PWL 2026: Practising with foreign players helps understand game better, says Maharashtra Kesari’s Manisha Bhanwala

IANS | February 1, 2026 9:46 AM

Noida, Feb 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Kesari’s Manisha Bhanwala was named Fighter of the Match for her dominant display in the 57kg women’s category during the Pro Wrestling League 2026 semifinal against Delhi Dangal Warriors. Despite her team’s loss, the 28-year-old said the league provides invaluable exposure and learning opportunities that will help Indian wrestlers prepare for major global tournaments such as the Asian Games and the Olympics.

Historic shift: Part B of Budget to share long-term objectives to shape India's growth

IANS | February 1, 2026 9:12 AM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The government is set to present the Union Budget 2026-27, with Part B of the Budget document likely to carry unprecedented detail and emphasis on economic direction and policy reforms for the first time -- sharing directional cues on growth priorities and the country’s emerging role in a shifting global economy.

Union Budget: 'Moment of Tamil pride,' TN BJP hails Nirmala Sitharaman

IANS | February 1, 2026 8:25 AM

Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad on Sunday hailed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as the pride of Tamil soil as she prepares to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget, a feat unmatched by any woman Finance Minister in India’s parliamentary history.

PM Modi to visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Punjab today

IANS | February 1, 2026 6:35 AM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, will be visiting Dera Sachkhand Ballan, Punjab on the occasion of Ravidass Jayanti, a prominent Ravidassia community sect that has much influence in the state’s Doaba region comprising Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr and Kapurthala districts.