February 2026

Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) The Indian equity markets traded higher early on Monday, recovering some of the losses made on Budget Day, despite negative global cues.As of 9.33 am, Sensex added 373 points, or 0.46 per cent, to reach 81,096, and…
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Chennai, Feb 2 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu textile industry, a cornerstone of India’s textile and apparel exports, has broadly welcomed the Union Budget’s thrust on infrastructure, skilling and export facilitation, but has cautioned that…
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New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Budget for 2026-27 is a significant step toward making India a global hub for innovation and advanced manufacturing with global competitiveness as the lynchpin, says Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, Chairman, State…
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Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) The shooting for the movie adaptation of the “Mirzapur” series has wrapped up, and actress Shriya Pilgaonkar shared her excitement about reuniting with the team and stepping back into the shoes of her popular character,…
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Chennai, Feb 2 (IANS) A surplus harvest this season has triggered a sharp fall in shallot prices in Perambalur district, pushing many farmers into distress as procurement rates have dropped to as low as Rs 10 per kg, compared to Rs 30- Rs…
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Dharamsala, Feb 2 (IANS) Globally acclaimed spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, 90, has won his first Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording. The Nobel Peace Laureate competed against Milli Vanilli’s Fab…
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Chennai, Feb 2 (IANS) The Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall in Western Ghats districts on Monday, influenced by the presence of multiple low-pressure systems over adjoining sea regions. According to…
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Srinagar, Feb 2 (IANS) A moderate-intensity earthquake shook the Kashmir Valley on Monday, as people panicked and rushed out of their homes, while doors, windows and household goods rattled.Although the earthquake measured only 4.8 on the…
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Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) A US-based disability advocacy non-profit welcomed India’s Union Budget 2026, saying new schemes focused on skills, jobs, and assistive support mark a major step toward empowering persons with disabilities.The Voice…
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New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be meeting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, at the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters in New Delhi on Monday.She will be departing for…
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