UPI transactions in January surged 28 percent year-on-year to 21.70 billion, with transaction value rising 21 percent to Rs 28.33 lakh crore. Daily transactions averaged 700 million, driven by strong growth in person-to-merchant payments and widespread QR adoption
01 February,2026 12:56 PM IST | IANSPresenting the Union Budget 2026 in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the time limit for submitting revised income tax returns would be extended from December 31 to March 31, subject to the payment of a nominal fee
01 February,2026 12:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe move aims to strengthen urban financing and promote greater investment in local infrastructure. In her ninth consecutive Union Budget, Sitharaman also announced the restructuring of public sector financial institutions
01 February,2026 12:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe second phase will focus on producing equipment and materials, developing full-stack Indian intellectual property, and enhancing the semiconductor ecosystem. Sitharaman also highlighted plans for industry-led research and training centres to develop advanced technology and a skilled workforce
01 February,2026 12:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSitharaman said the new law will replace the six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961, with all changes announced in the current Budget being incorporated into the fresh legislation
01 February,2026 12:38 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPresenting the Budget in Parliament, Sitharaman said the enhanced allocation is aimed at sustaining the pace of infrastructure creation and reinforcing economic growth at a time when global conditions remain uncertain
01 February,2026 12:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentJanuary GST collections rose 6.2 percent to Rs 1.93 lakh crore, with net GST revenue up 7.6 percent amid strong import receipts. Year-to-date gross GST reached Rs 18.43 lakh crore, up 8.3 percent. The Finance Ministry also introduced a new tobacco tax regime from February 1
01 February,2026 12:22 PM IST | IANSSitharaman said the government will actively support these states in building integrated rare earth value chains, recognising their importance in securing supply of critical materials needed for clean energy, electronics, defence and high-tech manufacturing
01 February,2026 12:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPresenting the Budget in Parliament, Sitharaman said the initiative is aimed at creating a robust ecosystem for biopharma and biosimilars, strengthening domestic capabilities and boosting India’s global competitiveness in high-value pharmaceutical manufacturing
01 February,2026 12:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentRising to deliver her Budget speech, Sitharaman—who is presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget—said the government has consistently prioritised action over indecision and reforms over rhetoric
01 February,2026 12:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPrime Minister Modi received Arab foreign ministers ahead of the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, emphasising deeper cooperation in trade, energy, and technology, and reaffirming support for Palestine. India’s EAM Jaishankar also held talks with Oman’s foreign minister on trade and critical minerals
01 February,2026 12:06 PM IST | ANISpeaking during the presentation, Sitharaman said the government is choosing the path of reforms over rhetoric and reaffirmed its commitment to steps aimed at making India a Viksit Bharat
01 February,2026 12:03 PM ISTGold and silver prices plunged on Sunday amid profit booking, higher margin requirements, a stronger dollar, and expectations of a customs duty cut in Budget 2026, with short-term trends turning bearish though gold’s long-term outlook remains bullish
01 February,2026 11:54 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSKarnataka Lokayukta officials arrested two police officers in separate bribery cases, catching a Tumakuru PSI and a Bengaluru inspector red-handed while accepting bribes. Both have been booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act
01 February,2026 11:45 AM IST | Tumakuru (Karnataka) | IANSShe noted that India is navigating a challenging global environment where trade and multilateralism are under strain, access to resources and supply chains is disrupted, and rapid technological change is reshaping production systems while increasing pressure on water, energy and critical minerals
01 February,2026 11:35 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIn her first Budget in 2019, Sitharaman replaced the decades-old leather briefcase with a traditional red ‘bahi-khata’, symbolising a shift in presentation style. Continuing the practice of recent years, the Union Budget 2026–27 will be paperless, marking the fifth consecutive digital Budget
01 February,2026 11:28 AM IST |Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior ministers arrived in Parliament ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27 presentation. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget in Parliament after meeting President Droupadi Murmu. The Budget follows the Economic Survey 2025–26 and focuses on growth, reforms, and Viksit Bharat.
01 February,2026 11:28 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIConstruction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya will be completed by April 30, with the project cost estimated at Rs 1,900 crore, Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman Nripendra Mishra said. Contractors L&T and Tata Consultancy will exit after completion, with maintenance teams staying on-site under a three year warranty
01 February,2026 11:14 AM IST | Ayodhya (UP) | PTIThe move continues the paperless Budget practice introduced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. In 2019, Sitharaman had replaced the traditional leather briefcase—an inheritance from the British era—with the indigenous bahi-khata
01 February,2026 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFollowing the Cabinet’s nod, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to table the Budget in the Lok Sabha, marking her ninth consecutive Budget presentation—a record in itself
01 February,2026 11:00 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the IMD, the rainfall marks the onset of an active weather phase, with thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and hail expected to impact several parts of north and central India over the course of the day
01 February,2026 10:43 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
The U.S. Justice Department has released millions of pages of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, marking the largest public disclosure tied to the case to date. The newly unsealed files reference numerous high-profile figures and include claims recorded in complaints, emails, and internal summaries. Officials emphasise that many of the statements contained in the documents are unverified, uncorroborated, and do not constitute evidence or findings of wrongdoing.
Israel will partially reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt on Sunday on a trial basis, allowing limited movement of people after months of closure. The crossing will operate under Israeli security clearance and EU supervision, with Egypt coordinating movement.
01 February,2026 11:58 AM IST | Rafah, Palestinian Territories | AFPO’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” according to a statement from her agency, Creative Artists Agency. Further details were not immediately available
Epstein claimed in July 2013 that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates asked one of his advisers to provide him with medicine to treat sexually transmitted diseases, the consequences of “sex with Russian girls”
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
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