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'Unblemished track record': FM on why Moody's has not changed India's ranking

Times of India - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 12:09
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized India's consistent fiscal discipline despite not securing a rating upgrade from Moody's, which maintained India at “Baa3” with a stable outlook. She highlighted the government's commitment to debt reduction, balancing fiscal prudence, and continued public spending on key sectors.
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Union Budget 2025: Bihar given ‘full’ attention; A.P. received ‘nil’, says State Congress president Y.S. Sharmila

Hindu - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 10:57
APCC president criticises Centre for “meagre” budget allocations, highlighting discrimination against Andhra Pradesh by PM Modi
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'Every family happy': PM Modi hails Union Budget as 'middle class friendly'

Times of India - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 10:37
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Union Budget as the most middle-class-friendly in India's history, highlighting significant tax relief for those earning up to Rs 12 lakh. He criticized the Aam Aadmi Party for corruption and false promises, while emphasizing the BJP’s commitment to welfare measures and development.
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Govt’s steps for gig workers half-hearted, need national social security architecture for them, says Congress

Hindu - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 10:28
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has been a leading voice for India's gig workers since the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Jairam Ramesh said.
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13 flights delayed at Kolkata airport due to fog

Hindu - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 10:26
Airport Director Pravat Ranjan Beuria said that the arrival of at least two flights and the departure of 11 others were delayed due to the fog
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Watch: Samajwadi MP breaks down over murder of Dalit girl in Ayodhya

Times of India - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 10:15
Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad condemned the brutal murder of a Dalit girl in Uttar Pradesh, accusing the state government of failing to deliver justice. The girl's mutilated body was discovered in a field, prompting an emotional response from Prasad, who vowed to resign if justice was not served. Police have detained a suspect and formed special investigation teams.
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Sambit Patra accuses Somnath Bharti of influencing probe in land grab case

Hindu - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 10:08
A case of land grabbing was registered in the Jaitpur area on November 10, 2023, in which a chargesheet was also filed, says Sambit Patra adding that the accused was a close aide of the AAP MLA who tried to save him
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Reliance brings app that made Zara and H&M ‘change’ their strategy to India

Times of India - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 09:54
Shein has returned to the Indian market through a new app launched by Reliance Retail, focusing on local manufacturing and strict data sovereignty. The move comes as Shein plans a potential London stock market listing and faces increased regulatory scrutiny in Europe.
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'Jhaadu ke tinke bikhar rahe hain,' says PM Modi on AAP leaders quitting party

Times of India - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 09:25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of Delhi’s elections, accusing it of falling apart due to internal defections. He expressed confidence in BJP forming the next government, following several AAP leaders joining the BJP. Modi also praised the recently announced Union Budget, highlighting tax relief for the middle class.
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Ambedkar statue incident: BJP panel visits Amritsar, lashes out at AAP

Hindu - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 09:20
Arvind Kejriwal speaks only lies. He is the biggest opponent of the Constitution and Baba Saheb, says Rajya Sabha member Brij Lal
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AIADMK, BJP lack strength to face Erode East DMK candidate Chandhirakumar: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Hindu - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 08:57
CM Stalin claimed that since the parties were not in a position to challenge the DMK, they had instigated a few fringe parties and waging an indirect battle in the constituency
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India crush SA to defend U19 Women's T20 WC title

Times of India - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 08:55
India clinched a commanding nine-wicket victory over South Africa, defending their Women’s U19 T20 World Cup title. Restricting South Africa to 82 all out, India chased down the target in 11.2 overs. Key performances included Gongadi Trisha's 44 not out and a standout spell of 3/15, securing back-to-back titles for India’s U19 team.
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ED’s crackdown on overseas ‘illegal’ wealth: assets worth about ₹16,000 crore in 16 foreign jurisdictions attached

Hindu - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 08:55
These properties are located in the United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Japan, France, Spain, Switzerland, Australia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, China, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Bermuda, archipelagic Comoros, and self-governing British Crown dependency Isle of Man
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Fadnavis-Shinde 'discord' has hit Maharashtra's progress, claims Sanjay Raut

Hindu - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 08:38
In his weekly column Rokhthok in the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece 'Saamna', Mr. Raut further claimed Mr. Shinde was yet to come to terms with the fact that he was not reinstated as Chief Minister after the November 2024 Assembly polls
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Ram Kapoor reveals how he lost 55kg, shares diet habit he adopted

Times of India - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 08:24
Actor Ram Kapoor lost 55 kilos through a sustainable approach. He emphasizes the importance of changing one's mindset for lifelong health instead of relying on temporary diets. Kapoor advises eating only two meals a day and avoiding food after sunset. His weight loss journey highlights the significance of gradual, consistent progress and overall well-being.
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Uttara Kannada police allay fears of harassment by micro-finance companies, its agents

Hindu - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 08:19
Superintendent of police M. Narayana said in a release that the district police were committed to protecting the people of the district
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Ex-parte interim orders cannot be passed in a casual manner, cautions Madras High Court

Hindu - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 08:06
The Bench says, “Courts must obtain an undertaking from the petitioners to make good the loss, suffered by the other side owing to the ex-parte interim orders, if their cases get dismissed eventually”
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FM describes Budget 2025 as 'by the people, for the people, of the people'

Times of India - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 08:00
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant tax relief in the Union Budget, raising the nil-tax threshold to Rs 12 lakh, relieving nearly 1 crore taxpayers. She also extended the time frame for filing updated returns to 48 months. The changes signify the government's response to middle-class concerns and aim to ease bureaucratic hurdles in taxing regimes.
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One year of TVK: Vijay unveils busts of party’s ideological icons, calls for a new political path in 2026

Hindu - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 07:52
“In the last one year, we have faced several challenges and moved on with honesty and without any fear by ensuring firm commitment to our principles,” Vijay said
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DeepSeek 'divides' OpenAI: Altman says, 'we have been on the wrong... '

Times of India - Sun, 02/02/2025 - 07:51
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman admitted that the company has been too secretive about its AI technology. While he supports greater transparency, it's not OpenAI's top priority. Competitors like DeepSeek are thriving with open-source strategies, challenging established firms to balance intellectual property protection with collaborative innovation. This shift could reshape the competitive landscape in AI development.
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