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Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget for the 2026-27 financial year in the Lok Sabha today, February 1, during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, with proceedings scheduled to begin at 11am. This will be her ninth consecutive Union Budget.

Iran's top security official Ali Larijani stated that negotiations with the US are advancing despite media hype around tensions, as confirmed by President Trump amid naval deployments near Iran.

Elon Musk addresses recent claims about Jeffrey Epstein’s island, denying any visit and clarifying that limited correspondence is being misinterpreted. Get the latest updates on the billionaire’s statement and public reaction.

Iran says talks with the US are making progress, with senior official Ali Larijani confirming “structural arrangements” for negotiations. Trump also acknowledged dialogue but kept military threats alive, saying 'we'll see what happens', as US warships move closer to Iran.

Union Budget 2026 Live Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (Feb 1) is presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament. Budget 2026 will outline the government’s fiscal roadmap. All LIVE updates HERE.

Marjorie Taylor Greene predicts former President Trump could strike Iran as a distraction after the Epstein files release. A dramatic foreign policy move, such as an Iran strike, could shift media and public focus from the supposed fallout.

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison accused federal agents of racially profiling citizens, unlawfully detaining lawful residents for hours, and stoking fear with heavy-handed tactics. Ellison also accused the Trump administration of targeting Minnesota out of animus for its Democratic leanings.

Amid the threat of an imminent war, Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a public appearance. He visited the the shrine of Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The visit is being seen as a strong message to the US. Reports say taking out Khamenei is one of the options on Washington's table. His public appearance comes amid reports that he was in hiding in a bunker.

Confident Group Chairman Dr CJ Roy died by suicide on Friday at his Bengaluru office, moments after an Income Tax (IT) interrogation linked to ongoing raids on his companies.

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Moscow on January 28, 2026, discussing Russia's continued military presence at key bases like Hmeimim and Tartus amid Syria's post-Assad stabilization.

The Trump administration's push to make 3,000 immigration arrests per day - and its insistence that those adjudicating their cases do so from detention - has created an intense demand for jail space.

In a lighthearted response to the controversy, Meloni addressed the situation on Instagram by sharing an image of the restored fresco with the caption: “No, decidedly I do not resemble an angel.”

The US warns Iran against unsafe or provocative actions ahead of a two-day live-fire naval drill in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising Middle East tensions.

EAM Dr S Jaishankar highlighted cross-border terrorism as particularly unacceptable, saying it violates the basic principles of international relations and diplomacy. Societies targeted by terrorism have the right to defend themselves and will understandably exercise it, he added.

A technical disruption on key cross-border power lines connecting Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania triggered emergency power cuts across Ukraine on Saturday, including in the capital Kyiv. Energy officials said the failure caused widespread strain on the national grid, forcing temporary outages in multiple regions as authorities moved to stabilize electricity supply, which they expect to restore in the coming hours.

Actor Noah Centineo will reportedly be part of the Rambo franchise. According to the report, the Hollywood star will be playing a key role in the prequel of the popular franchise. Read to know more.

The win also saw India pocket the five-match T20I series 4-1, therefore building momentum ahead of next weekend’s T20 World Cup opener against the USA.

The statue was unearthed at Göbekli Tepe, about 15 kilometres from the city of Şanlıurfa in southeastern Turkey. The site dates to around 9600 BC and is widely regarded as the oldest known monumental ritual complex on Earth.

Turkey has raised alarms over a potential mass influx of Iranian refugees if Tehran’s regime collapses. Ankara warns that such a scenario could strain resources, heighten border security concerns, and escalate regional tensions.