India’s Budget 2026 is set to outline the government’s priorities for growth, taxation, welfare, and infrastructure. From income tax changes to benefits for the middle class, businesses, and key sectors, here’s a closer look at what Budget 2026 could mean for you and the Indian economy.

India Budget 2026: What's In It For You?

U.S.-Iran tensions escalate as President Trump eyes a nuclear deal with Tehran amid a massive U.S. military buildup, including a second naval armada in the Gulf region.



U.S.-Iran Tensions: Trump Eyes Iran Deal Amid U.S. Military Buildup 

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's landmark visit to Beijing secured deeper economic ties with China on January 30, 2026, including visa-free access and tariff cuts, despite President Trump's stark warnings labeling the overture "very dangerous."


UK-China: Trump Says Very Dangerous for UK to Deal with China

Israel said Friday that it will reopen the pedestrian border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt over the weekend, marking an important step forward for U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan.

Israel to Reopen Rafah Crossing on Sunday Under Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Plan 

Thousands of protesters braved freezing temperatures across U.S. cities on January 30, 2026, during the "National Shutdown" general strike denouncing ICE operations linked to fatal shootings like those of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.


Anti-Ice Protests: Thousands Defy Freezing Temperatures to March Against ICE Ops

Sunetra Pawar is set to take oath as Maharashtra’s new Deputy Chief Minister today, marking a key political development in the state. The swearing-in ceremony will be held in Mumbai amid heightened security, with senior leaders from across parties expected to attend.

Sunetra Pawar to Take Oath as Maharashtra DY CM; Swearing-In Ceremony to be Held Today

Syria's government and Kurdish-led SDF finalized a landmark ceasefire and integration deal on January 30, 2026, paving the way for SDF brigades to merge into national forces while enabling displaced Kurds' return.


Syria's Big Unify: SDF Joins Army in Ceasefire Masterstroke

Scientists are sounding the alarm as insect populations around the world continue to decline at an unprecedented rate. From pollinators to vital ecosystem species, the disappearance of insects could threaten food security, biodiversity, and human survival. Why are the world’s insects vanishing—and what does it mean for humanity?


Insects Fall Silent, Scientists Warns Humanity; Why the World's Insects are Vanishing?

President Donald Trump has named his choice to lead the federal reserve,
A decision that could shape interest rates, inflation, and the broader US Economy.
Trump says he will nominate former fed governor Kevin Warsh to replace current chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in may.
The pick is already moving markets and raising concerns about the future independence of the central bank.


Trump Picks Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh for Key Role

Thousands of protesters braved freezing temperatures across U.S. cities on January 30, 2026, during the "National Shutdown" general strike denouncing ICE operations linked to fatal shootings like those of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.



Anti-ICE Storm Sweeps U.S.: Protesters Defy Arctic Cold

Heavy snowfall has blanketed Moscow, with snow depth reaching up to 60 centimeters in parts of the Russian capital. Authorities have deployed emergency crews as transport, daily life, and flights face major disruption.


Moscow Snowfall: Snow Reaches 60 Centimeters in Parts of Russian Capital 

President Donald Trump has named his choice to lead the federal reserve,
A decision that could shape interest rates, inflation, and the broader US Economy.
Trump says he will nominate former fed governor Kevin Warsh to replace current chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in may.
The pick is already moving markets and raising concerns about the future independence of the central bank.

Trump Nominates Ex-fed Governor Kevin Warsh 

The EU-India trade deal brings little cheer for Indian markets.
Domestic stocks lacked conviction despite what India and the EU touted their agreement as the "Mother of all deals." Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present budget 2026 on February 1 amid one of India’s most challenging global and domestic economic settings. Against this backdrop, the weight of expectations around Sunday’s budget is rising.

Budget 2026: Budget to Look Beyond Resilient Economy

This year, the world economic forum in Davos saw the largest delegation of Indian businesses and representatives...
WION spoke to some top leaders at the world economic forum on the expectations from India's budget 2026..

India Budget 2026: Expectations 

India's Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on January 30, 2026, declaring menstrual hygiene a fundamental right under Article 21, mandating free biodegradable sanitary pads for schoolgirls nationwide.


Menstrual Rights Win: Free Sanitary Pads Mandate for Girls

This week saw a strong reversal in January's trading themes and trends. In an era marked by investor crowding and retail momentum, this week showed how quickly conviction can evaporate. Trillions of dollars swung at a rapid clip as the most popular trades stumbled, with heavy positioning leaving little room for error. This week tested the limits of traders.

Global Markets & Economic Health Check - Jan

The Justice Department released over 3.5 million pages plus thousands of videos/images on January 30, 2026-the largest Epstein batch yet-complying with the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act after a missed December deadline.



Epstein Files: 3 Million Pages Unleashed, Epstein's Dark Empire Revealed 

A massive fire erupted at Ecuador's largest oil refinery, the Esmeraldas facility, on January 30, 2026, following an explosion, but was quickly contained with no casualties reported.


Ecuador Refinery Inferno: Esmeraldas Blaze Contained, Zero Casualties

Aerial footage captures thousands of anti-ICE demonstrators packing downtown Los Angeles streets on January 30, 2026, as part of a nationwide "ICE Out" shutdown protesting Trump administration deportations and fatal agent shootings.


LA Streets Swamped: Aerial View of Anti-ICE Mega-Protest

Union Home Minister Amit Shah kicked off a crucial two-day visit to West Bengal on January 30, 2026, holding an informal core committee meeting with BJP leaders ahead of state assembly polls.


Amit Shah in Bengal: Fires Up BJP Workers for Poll Battle 

Burkina Faso's military junta under Capt. Ibrahim Traoré dissolved all ~100 political parties on January 29, 2026, seizing their assets to consolidate power amid jihadist insurgencies and delayed elections.



Burkina Faso Junta Wipes Out All Political Parties, Grabs Assets

Trump signals progress toward Ukraine peace despite personal tensions between Zelenskyy and Putin complicating final negotiations, amid recent energy ceasefire gestures and trilateral talks momentum.



Trump: Ukraine Peace Close Despite Zelensky-Putin Feud

U.S. Air Force deploys WC-135R "Constant Phoenix" nuke-sniffer aircraft to RAF Mildenhall, UK, on January 29, 2026, amid soaring Iran tensions and Trump's naval armada threats.



U.S.-Iran: U.S. Deploys 'Nuke Sniffer' in UK Amid Iran War Drums 

South Africa and Israel mutually expel each other's envoys on January 30, 2026, escalating diplomatic row over Gaza genocide case, Ramaphosa insults via social media, and Vienna Convention breaches.



South Africa-Israel: SA Expels Israeli Envoy, Israel Hits Back

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