Govt hikes component manufacturing outlay to Rs 40,000 crore, announces India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

IANS | February 1, 2026 11:37 AM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Giving a thrust to ‘Make in India’ and domestic manufacturing, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the launch of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, while increasing the outlay for electronics component manufacturing to Rs 40,000 crore to strengthen local production and innovation.

FM Sitharaman lists 3 ‘Kartavyas’ to accelerate economy, empower poor

IANS | February 1, 2026 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday shared three 'Kartavyas' (duties) to not only accelerate the economy but also empower the poor, underprivileged, and the disadvantaged.

Wife Aayesha Shroff wishes "Happppppiest birthday to the BEST of the BEST' Jackie Shroff

IANS | February 1, 2026 11:23 AM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Wife Aayesha Shroff wished husband Jackie Shroff "Happppppiest birthday" with a sweet social media post.

Rajinikanth's film director Cibi Chakravarthy makes a promise to fans about #Thalaivar173!

IANS | February 1, 2026 11:11 AM

Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) Cibi Chakravarthy, the director of Superstar Rajinikanth's eagerly awaited upcoming film which is being tentatively referred to as #Thalaivar173, has now made a promise to both fans of Rajinikanth and his family about the film.

He plays the way we do: Ishan Kishan backs Alcaraz in Australian Open final

IANS | February 1, 2026 11:11 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has backed Carlos Alcaraz to win the men’s singles final against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open 2026, saying the young Spaniard’s attacking instincts and fearless shot-making closely resemble the way Indian cricketers approach their game.

India to buy Venezuelan oil, claims Trump

IANS | February 1, 2026 11:04 AM

Washington, Feb 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has claimed that India will be buying oil from Venezuela, a move he said would help Caracas economically while shifting New Delhi away from Iranian supplies.

NASA’s Perseverance Rover completes 1st AI-planned drive on Mars

IANS | February 1, 2026 10:50 AM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The six-wheeled Perseverance rover has completed the first drives on Mars that were planned by artificial intelligence (AI), NASA said.

Rajinikanth's words 'Nee Nadi Kanna' blasted all my insecurities away, says Abishan Jeevinth!

IANS | February 1, 2026 10:49 AM

Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) Director Abishan Jeevinth, who is turning a hero with director Madhan's upcoming romantic drama 'With Love', has now disclosed that it was Superstar Rajinikanth's inspiring words to him, 'Nee Nadi Kanna' (You act dear one), that actually cleared all his doubts and insecurities about becoming an actor.

Anil Kapoor says 'Grateful for you in every janam' as he wishes Jackie Shroff on his birthday

IANS | February 1, 2026 10:42 AM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Actor Anil Kapoor penned a lovely birthday wish for Jackie Shroff as he turned a year older on Sunday.

UPI transactions surge 28 pc at 21.70 billion in Jan: NPCI

IANS | February 1, 2026 10:37 AM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The unified payments interface (UPI) saw 28 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 21.70 billion in the month of January — along with registering 21 per cent annual growth in transaction amount at Rs 28.33 lakh crore, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed on Sunday.