WPL: ‘We've learned a lot from Gujarat & we are going to come out stronger,’ says DC skipper Jemimah ahead of Eliminator vs GG

IANS | February 2, 2026 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues has expressed confidence that her team has learned valuable lessons from their previous encounters with Gujarat Giants and is poised to “come out stronger” in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Eliminator on Tuesday. The winner will secure a spot in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Sensex, Nifty rebound sharply after Budget-Day rout

IANS | February 2, 2026 4:00 PM

Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Indian equity markets bounced back strongly in the final hour of trade on Monday, helped by late buying in heavyweight stocks such as Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics, L&T, Mahindra & Mahindra, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank.

Thakur, Jaiswal return to Mumbai squad for Ranji Trophy QF against Karnataka

IANS | February 2, 2026 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur has made a return to captain Mumbai in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Karnataka, starting on February 6 at the MCA-BKC Ground in Mumbai.

Rahul Gandhi raises Ladakh standoff issue again in LS, house adjourned for 2nd time (Lead)

IANS | February 2, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was on Monday adjourned for the second time, till 4 p.m., amid a row over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi repeatedly seeking to raise the alleged details of the Chinese aggression along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh in 2020.

Budget a blueprint to strengthen India’s presence in global value chains: Piyush Goyal

IANS | February 2, 2026 3:50 PM

Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) India is in a sweet spot today, and the Union Budget for a ‘Future Ready Bharat’ covers a multitude of sectors, both traditional and modern, giving impetus to services with a major focus on tech, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.

STT hike to secure household savings from speculative bets: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

IANS | February 2, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Monday that the increase in Securities Transaction Tax on derivatives trading announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 is aimed at securing household savings from highly speculative bets rather than generating revenue for the government.

Budget 2026-27 signals shift to ‘long-term vision’ from ‘short-term support’: Report

IANS | February 2, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Union Budget 2026–27 kept a "long‑term vision at the forefront" by increasing capital expenditure and improving the expenditure mix, a report said on Monday.

'People will feel they are scared of facing India', says Kaneria on Pakistan's decision to boycott T20 WC game

IANS | February 2, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Former spinner Danish Kaneria opined that Pakistan's decision to boycott the T20 World Cup game against India will harm their own cricket more than anyone else's, adding that this decision reflects a negative message that "Pakistan are scared of facing India, which is why they are refusing to play."

Ali Fazal shares BTS from ‘Mirzapur’ film: Journey of some love, some hate

IANS | February 2, 2026 3:13 PM

Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Actor Ali Fazal, who is known for ‘Mirzapur’, ‘Victoria & Abdul’, ‘Fukrey’, ‘Happy Bhag Jayegi’ and others, has shared a glimpse from the making of the upcoming film ‘Mirzapur’.

Soha Ali Khan soaks in the various offerings of Japan with Kunal Kemmu & daughter Inaaya

IANS | February 2, 2026 3:07 PM

Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan decided to soak in the various gifts Japan has to offer with husband Kunal Kemmu and daughter Inaaya during their latest family getaway.