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Gaza ceasefire: Hamas releases three Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners

World: The military released a video showing the release of hostages Yarden Bibas and Ofer Calderon. The hostages were brought back to Israel after 484 days in Hamas captivity. 

Budget 2025: Reactions from leaders to FM Sitharaman's speech

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (Saturday, Feb 1) presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, a day after unveiling the Economic Survey. Watch in for more details!

‘Consumption could cause death’: FDA warns against 'some Lays packet'

FDA has upgraded the recall of over 6000 bags of Lay's Classic potato chips to the highest severity level in two US states.

Davis Cup 2025: Advantage India as Sasikumar Mukund, Ramkumar Ramanathan win singles

Sports, Tennis: Mukund Sasikumar and Ramkumar Ramanathan put in commanding performances to win their respective singles ties, bringing Team India to the cusp of a victory.

Ibrahim Ali Khan to make his acting debut with Netflix film Nadaaniyan starring Khushi Kapoor

Entertainment | Bollywood: Directed by debutante filmmaker Shauna Gautam and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra, the film also stars Khushi Kapoor in the lead.

Union Budget 2025: What's cheaper and what's costlier? Here's a detailed list

Business & economy, india news: As the Union Budget 2025 was presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman, it clarified what is cheaper now and what's expensive. 

Union Budget 2025: 36 life saving drugs, medicines now fully exempt from custom duty

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (Saturday, Feb 1) presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, a day after unveiling the Economic Survey. Watch in for more details!

Union Budget 2025: FM Sitharaman announces scheme to make India ‘global hub for toys’

India News: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils an initiative aiming to position India as a global toy hub by enhancing cluster development, announced on February 1.

Income Tax slabs budget 2025: Zero income tax up to an income of Rs 12 Lakh

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (Saturday, Feb 1) presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, a day after unveiling the Economic Survey. Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday (Feb 1) announced a major relief for the middle class in India with a special tax exemption for salaried individuals. The new tax structure is designed to reduce taxes for middle-income earners, leaving more disposable income for household consumption, savings, and investment, which can help boost economic growth.

Exclusive: 'Sports budget is promising for grassroots athletes,' says Sports For All founder Rishikesh Joshi

Sports: Sports has been a key contributor to India’s global image, and the sector was certainly not disappointed after funds were increased to INR 10 billion ($115 million) for 2025-26.

Marathi film Sabar Bonda wins Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival

Entertainment: The movie is written and directed by Rohan Kanawade. It is the first ever Marathi film to be nominated for the prize and the only Indian movie to premiere at this year's festival.

Pakistan: 18 paramilitaries killed in attack on Balochistan province

Pakistan: 18 paramilitaries killed in attack on Balochistan province

Udit Narayan garners massive backlash over kissing female fans, singer reacts: ‘All this is fans' craze’

Entertainment | Bollywood | Trending | The controversy began after a video of the singer went viral from his recent indoor concert, where he was seen kissing his female fans while singing the hit number "Tip Tip Barsa Paani" from the film Mohra.

Opposition's rejection, Modi's applause: Union Budget 2025 evokes mixed reactions

India news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Feb 1) hailed the Union Budget 2025 as a crucial milestone in India's development journey, emphasising its focus on fulfilling the aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians.

India Budget 2025 | Sectors in focus: Agriculture, Tax reforms, and AI

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (Saturday, Feb 1) presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, a day after unveiling the Economic Survey. Watch in for more details!

India Budget 2025-26 highlights: India's fiscal deficit projected at 4.8% of GDP for FY25

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (Saturday, Feb 1) presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, a day after unveiling the Economic Survey. Watch in for more details!

‘Band-aid for bullet wounds’: Rahul Gandhi criticises Centre over Union Budget 2025

India News: Rahul Gandhi criticised the Union government's budget, labelling it as insufficient for addressing major issues, and termed it a "band-aid for bullet wounds."

Congo crisis: At least 700 killed in Congo in the past 7 days, says UN

The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have advanced south towards the city of Kumo after seizing Goma, the largest city in the mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The violence, according to the United Nations, has led to the deaths of at least 700 people in less than a week. This escalation of conflict highlights the growing instability in the region and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the DRC. Watch in for more details!

Union Budget 2025: No income tax up to ₹12 lakh. Internet has hilarious reactions

India news | Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that people with salaries up to ₹12 lakh ($13,841) would not have to pay any income tax as per the new regime under the Union Budget 2025, and the internet can't keep calm.