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ISRAELI STRIKES KILL 30 PALESTINIANS, INCLUDING CHILDREN
Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians including several children on Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire, a day after Israel accused Hamas of new truce violations.
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February 02, 2026
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Television icon Demond Wilson passes away
Actor Grady Demond Wilson, best known for playing Lamont Sanford on the hit TV show Sanford and Son, has passed away.
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February 02, 2026
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Stillness as resistance: When art rejects spectacle and reclaims inner life
In a contemporary art world that often rewards visibility, scale, and spectacle, Sonika Agarwal’s practice unfolds in deliberate contrast.
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February 02, 2026
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“MSMEs backbone of Indian economic system”: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi lauds Union Budget
Union Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday praised the Union Budget 2026-27, emphasising that the backbone of the Indian economic system, MSMEs, have gotten an increased allocation, from Rs 23,168 crore to Rs 24,566 crore.
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February 02, 2026
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Rajnath Singh hails Rs 7.85 lakh crore defence push
In the afterglow of Operation Sindoor, the Union Budget 2026-27 draws a firm line under New Delhi's security doctrine — deliberate, expansive and unmistakably assertive.
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February 02, 2026
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Pressure mounts on Andrew to testify in Jeffrey Epstein case
There is mounting pressure this weekend on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Britain’s scandal-hit former prince whose royal status was revoked by his brother King Charles III, to testify before a US committee investigating the extent of the crimes of convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein.
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February 02, 2026
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Railway capital expenditure rises sharply, total outlay crosses Rs 2.8 lakh cr
The government has raised capital spending on Indian Railways sharply in 2026-27, reinforcing its emphasis on asset creation and network capacity, even as operating costs and pension liabilities continue to strain the system's finances.
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February 02, 2026
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Aligned with long-term economic goals: Indian Chamber of Commerce on Budget 2026
Senior leaders of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have welcomed the Union Budget 2026, calling it inclusive, forward-looking, and strategically aligned with India’s long-term economic goals.
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February 02, 2026
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INDIA BEAT PAKISTAN BY 58 RUNS, REACH U19 WC SEMIS
Team India secured a convincing win over Pakistan by 58 runs in their Super Six match at the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup at the Queens Sports Club on Sunday.
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February 02, 2026
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Bus crashes in wet conditions in southern Turkey, killing 9
A intercity bus rolled off a road in southern Turkey's Antalya province on Sunday, killing nine people, a senior official said.
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February 02, 2026
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Fit India Sundays on Cycle gains massive community participation
From bustling city roads to college campuses and community grounds, India once again took to the pedals on Sunday as the 59th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle rolled out across the country, turning an ordinary weekend morning into a celebration of fitness, sustainability and collective spirit, according to a release.
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February 02, 2026
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Compassion: Universal Lessons from All Religions
Religions across the world, despite differences in rituals, practices, and beliefs, converge on core values that guide human behavior toward goodness and harmony.
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February 02, 2026
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Court, election and justice spending falls in FY27 as poll-related outlays ease
Government expenditure on law, justice and constitutional bodies has declined in 2026-27, with lower allocations for elections and justice administration pulling down overall spending, even as funding is sustained for digital courts, legal aid and judicial infrastructure, according to the Notes on Demands for Grants tabled with the Union Budget.
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February 02, 2026
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FROM GARHWAL HOMES TO RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN: WHAT IS SUNDARKALA?
When Rashtrapati Bhavan recently hosted a banquet in honour of European Union leaders, the menu quietly broke away from predictable fine-dining tropes.
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February 02, 2026
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Pakistan thrash Australia by 111 runs, seal clean sweep
Pakistan thrashed Australia by 111 runs in the third and final T201 at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
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February 02, 2026
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Budget announcements boost GIFT City's attractiveness: MD Sanjay Kaul
‘The Union Budget’s proposals to extend tax exemptions send a strong signal to global investors and significantly strengthen GIFT City’s position as an international financial services hub, said Sanjay Kaul, Managing Director and Group CEO of GIFT City, following the Budget announcement by the central government on Sunday.
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February 02, 2026
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Devika Sihag wins maiden BWF title at Thailand Masters
India's Devika Sihag scripted history as she became the women’s singles champion of the Thailand Masters 2026 badminton event on Sunday, according to Olympics.com.
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February 02, 2026
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China conducts 'combat readiness' patrols in South China Sea
China has conducted “combat readiness” patrols in the maritime and aerial areas around Huangyan Dao, which the Chinese call the Scarborough Shoal, in the disputed South China Sea, Chinese state media reported on Sunday.
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February 02, 2026
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Trump’s Greenland threats shake NATO unity
European allies and Canada are pouring billions of dollars into helping Ukraine, and they have pledged to massively boost their budgets to defend their territories.
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February 02, 2026
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FY27 Budget boosts internal security, police and intelligence spending
The Union government has significantly stepped up spending on internal security, policing and intelligence in 2026-27, with higher allocations for police forces, intelligence agencies, border management and data-driven security systems, signalling a continued push to modernise India’s internal security architecture.
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February 02, 2026
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Budget 2026: Growth without the crutch of inflation
The headline assumption makes this explicit. Nominal GDP growth for FY27 is projected at 10 per cent. Real growth, as laid out in the Economic Survey, is expected to lie between 6.8 and 7.2 per cent. The implied GDP deflator, at roughly 2.8 per cent, is modest by historical standards.
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February 02, 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz wins Australian Open, scripts historic milestone
The World No. 1, Carlos Alcaraz, scripted history as he became the youngest player to complete the Career Grand Slam after lifting his maiden Australian Open title on Sunday, according to the ATP.
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February 02, 2026
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ANURAG KASHYAP DROPS 'KENNEDY' TEASER, NOIR THRILLER PREMIERES ON ZEE5
Anurag Kashyap has shared the teaser of his upcoming film 'Kennedy', which will premiere on the streaming platform ZEE5 in February.
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February 02, 2026
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Indian boxing squad named for BOXAM Elite International 2026
Led by World Boxing Cup Finals gold medallists Hitesh Gulia and Sachin Siwach, as well as Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, a formidable 33-member Indian men’s and women’s squad will represent the nation at the prestigious BOXAM Elite International 2026 in La Nucia, Alicante, Spain, marking the first major overseas assignment of the year.
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February 02, 2026
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Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan
Pakistan's military said Saturday that multiple suicide and gun attacks by “terrorists” across the restive southwestern province of Balochistan killed 33 people, including civilians, while security forces responding to the violence killed 92 assailants.
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February 02, 2026
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Budget for real economy that combines growth with inclusion: Industry veterans hail Union Budget 2026
The industry veterans have hailed the Union Budget 2026 presented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calling it a budget for the real economy that combines growth with inclusion.
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February 02, 2026
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This is a Budget without economic strategy: P Chidambaram
Former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader, P Chidambaram on Sunday took a swipe at the BJP-led government at the Centre over the Union Budget 2026-27, asserting that this a Budget without \"economic strategy and without economic statesmanship\".
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February 02, 2026
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Budget 2026-27: Sitharaman announces 'Mahatma Gandhi Handloom scheme', flags reform push in textile industry
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday asserted that the government focuses on bringing reforms in the textile industry sector and announced the launch of 'Mahatma Gandhi Handloom Scheme'.
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February 02, 2026
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Semiconductor push dominates MeitY budget as PLI spending sharply tapers
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has been allocated Rs 21,632.96 crore in the Union Budget for 2026-27, with semiconductor manufacturing, components, and fabrication infrastructure emerging as the clear fiscal priority, according to budget documents tabled in Parliament.
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February 02, 2026
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Budget 2026: AVGC labs planned in 15,000 schools nationwide
Presenting her ninth consecutive Budget in Parliament, Sitharaman said the Centre plans to support the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies, Mumbai, in setting up Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) Content Creator Labs in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges nationwide.
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