February 1, 2026 4:46 PM

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Barring IT, domestic market ends lower

Benchmark domestic equity indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, plunged nearly two per cent in a volatile special trading session for the Union Budget today. Barring IT, all other sectoral indices ended lower. Markets started the day on a positive note but quickly dipped into negative territory. Howeve...

February 1, 2026 4:03 PM

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Devika Sihag Wins Maiden BWF Super 300 Title at Thailand Masters

Young Indian shuttler Devika Sihag clinched her maiden BWF Super 300 crown after Malaysia’s Goh Jin Wei retired midway through the women’s singles final of the Thailand Masters at Bangkok today.  The 20-year-old from Haryana was leading 21-8, 6-3 when world No. 68 Goh, a two-time former world junior...

February 1, 2026 3:53 PM

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Budget 2026–27 Focuses on Growth, Welfare Balance: J&K LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today praised the 2026-27 Budget, calling it pragmatic. He highlighted its focus on economic acceleration, future-ready infrastructure, sustaining growth, and supporting India’s path to a 5 trillion dollars economy, while balancing growth with social...

February 1, 2026 3:50 PM

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PM Modi Extends Greetings to Nation on Thai Poosam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended greetings to countrymen on the occasion of Thai Poosam. In a social media post, the Prime Minister wished that the blessings of Lord Murugan always remain upon the citizens of the country. Mr Modi also prayed for good health, success and prosperity for all...

February 1, 2026 2:18 PM

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Govt to set up High Level Committee to review the banking sector

  Highlighting the robustness of the country’s financial sector during Union Budget 2026-27 presentation in Lok Sabha today, the Finance Minister said, the government has decided to set up High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat to comprehensively review the banking sector and to safe...