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February 1, 2026 2:00 PM
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Government to set up three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda, upgrade AYUSH pharmacies and Drug Testing Labs for higher standards of certification ecosystem, and make available more skilled personnel. Presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in Lok Sabha, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said that to create prof...
February 1, 2026 2:11 PM
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The Income Tax Act, 2025 will come into effect from 1st April, 2026. Presenting the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha, today, the Finance Minister said, the simplified Income Tax Rules and Forms will be notified shortly, giving adequate time to taxpayers to acquaint themselves with its requirements. The...
February 1, 2026 1:46 PM
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To rationalize the customs duty structure for goods imported for personal use, the government has reduced the tariff rate on all dutiable goods imported for personal use from 20 per cent to 10 per cent. Presenting the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said that to provide relief...
February 1, 2026 1:34 PM
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President Droupadi Murmu today attended the opening of the Amrit Udyan Winter Annual Edition 2026 in New Delhi. The President's Secretariat, in a statement said that the Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain open for public from 3rd of this month till 31st March. Citizens can visit the Udyan...
February 1, 2026 1:47 PM
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today laid the 16th Finance Commission report for tax revenue devolution between Centre and states for the period 2026-2031 in the Lok Sabha. The Finance Commission, established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution, is a constitutional body that recommen...
February 1, 2026 12:48 PM
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Benchmark domestic equity indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, were trading more than one and a half per cent down during afternoon trade today, post presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27. The Sensex plunged 1,293 points to 80 thousand and 977, while the Nifty dipped 450 points to 24 thousand a...
February 1, 2026 10:34 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greetings to the Indian Coast Guard on their Raising Day. In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi said that the Indian Coast Guard has made a mark for standing as a steadfast shield along the nation’s shores. The Prime Minister commended the unwavering c...
February 1, 2026 10:39 AM
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President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended greetings to fellow citizens on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti. In a social media post, the President said that the message of Guru Ravidas is rooted in equality and harmony and remains a...
February 1, 2026 9:40 AM
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Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said that the Indian Navy not only safeguards the country’s coasts but also promotes initiatives such as the Fit India Movement for the social cause. Talking to the media on the second edition of the half-marathon organised by the Indian ...
February 1, 2026 9:27 AM
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In a break from the usual weekend holiday, the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange will hold a live trading session today. Earlier, the exchanges informed investors that trading will proceed during regular hours from 9:15 in the morning to 3:30 in the afternoon, while the commodity der...
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