February 2, 2026

Trump rages over Grammys as stars unite against ICE, threatens to sue ‘talentless loser’ Trevor Noah over Epstein remark

Accusing Trevor Noah of being a ‘loser’ and ‘almost as bad as’ comedian and Trump critic Jimmy Kimmel, the US...

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February 2, 2026

Cigarette Price Hike: Classic Connect now costs ₹350, Gold Flake Lights and Wills Classic ₹225 — details inside

Starting 1 February, the additional duty on cigarettes is being applied over and above 40% Goods and Services Tax (GST)....

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February 2, 2026

Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 10 years in prison in Bangladesh corruption cases

A Dhaka court sentences former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in prison in two corruption cases linked...

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February 2, 2026

Universal Music India returns to Bollywood, eyes bigger slice of storytelling pie

Universal Music India is returning to Bollywood via strategic partnerships and acquisitions, seeking a stronger role in storytelling across Hindi...

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February 2, 2026

Budget 2026: Motion of thanks debate begins in Parl today. PM Modi likely to speak on 4 February – Here's what to expect

Budget 2026: A day after the Budget was unveiled, Opposition leaders are set to challenge the government during the Motion...

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February 2, 2026

Explained: Why India slashed Bangladesh’s share of neighbourhood aid in Budget 2026

Budget 2026: India has slashed its development assistance to Bangladesh, reducing it to ₹60 crore as diplomatic tensions escalate post...

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February 2, 2026

Elon Musk's this X post prompts Nirmala Sitharaman, Kiren Rijiju to tell Opposition: ‘Be a proud Indian’

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cited billionaire Elon Musk’s reaction to an X post to send a message to the...

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February 2, 2026

A rare BJP-Congress joint front could change the mayoral race in Malegaon civic body. Here's how

BJP and Congress corporators in Malegaon have formed a united front, the ‘Bharat Vikas Aghadi’, potentially reshaping the mayoral election...

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February 2, 2026

India’s budget doubles down on a tried and tested formula—with debt reduction as a distant target

India’s budget for 2026-27 looks broadly apt for the moment, with capex-led growth the order of the day. But as...

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February 2, 2026

Budget 2026: Manufacturing and customs reforms anchor India’s next industrial phase

Budget 2026 sharpens India’s manufacturing push through targeted incentives, customs reform and strategic sector support—aiming to build scale, resilience and...

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