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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Denies Lockdown Rumours in India

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday dismissed circulating rumours about a possible nationwide lockdown in India, calling them “completely false.” Puri emphasized that the government is not considering any such measure and urged citizens to remain calm, warning that spreading misinformation during a global crisis is “irresponsible and harmful.”

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Govt Cuts Petrol and Diesel Duties to Protect Consumers

In a decisive move to protect citizens from surging global energy prices, the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, announced on Friday that the government has reduced excise duties on petrol and diesel. Petrol duty has been cut from ₹13 per litre to ₹3, while diesel…

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India slashes aid to Bangladesh by half amid diplomatic tensions

New Delhi cuts Dhaka funding amid strained ties, while Bhutan remains top aid recipient

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5 Budget 2026 Decisions That Could Change Life for Girls

Budget 2026 did not speak about girls through emotional slogans. It addressed the real reasons girls drop out of education, remain financially dependent, or never enter the workforce. In her speech and budget documents, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman focused on access, safety, economic participation, and long-term continuity rather than one-time…

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From ‘unremarkable’ to ‘long-game’: How the press read Sitharaman’s hand

There were no headline-grabbing giveaways, no sweeping tax cuts, no “big bang” reforms designed to dominate prime time. Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth budget seemed to match an economy that, at least on paper, is doing well considering global turbulence, and therefore needs steady steering more than fixing.

Newslaundry

Health budget grows every year. So why isn’t public healthcare improving?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 1.06 lakh crore health budget for 2026-27, a 9 percent increase from the current financial year. Yet persistent gaps in utilisation, staffing and quality suggest higher allocations alone cannot fix India's public health crisis.

Newslaundry

India's budget boosts infrastructure spending while vowing fiscal discipline

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has presented an annual budget focused on sustaining economic growth despite volatile markets

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‘In a nightmare’: India braces for big layoffs as Trump’s tariffs bite

From textile factories to shrimp peeling units, hundreds of thousands of workers could lose jobs, say traders.

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India Exporters Cautiously Optimistic As US Tariff Deadline Looms

Indian exporters are anxiously eyeing the possible reintroduction of Donald Trump's punishing tariffs next week, though many hold out hope for a last-minute reprieve.

International Business Times

Visas not an issue in UK trade talks, insists India's top diplomat in London amid Trump tariff chaos

Vikram K Doraiswami stressed that his country wanted Indian companies to be able to move staff to Britain ‘more easily’ as part of an agreement, but their focus was on hiring locally

Evening Standard

UK visa sticking point 'almost agreed' in Government trade deal talks with India

Britain and India have speeded up talks for a free trade agreement amid growing economic instability due to Donald Trump’s tariffs

Evening Standard

UK, India look to boost economic ties, secure FTA

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves held talks with Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as part of the 13th UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) in London

Dynamite News

UK-US deal or eased tariffs ‘won’t be enough’, Starmer warns

Donald Trump later said he would be pausing tariffs on most nations for 90 days.

Evening Standard

‘We are nearly there’: UK and India agree 90% of free trade agreement

Exclusive: Question of visas for Indian workers said to be nearly resolved and deal may be finalised this year

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India looks to speed up trade deal talks with UK as Trump tariffs kick in

Indian finance minister hoping to sign free trade agreement ‘sooner rather than later’

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Starmer rejects claim there are ‘strong arguments’ for suspending fiscal rules amid US tariffs – as it happened

The PM doubled down on his insistence the government won’t change its fiscal rules, describing them as ‘ironclad’ and ‘non-negotiable’

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Top 10 Must Know Headlines of the Day: From Family Massacre to SIM Card Threat

From political clashes to tragic crimes, here are today's must-know developments across India and beyond. Read Top 10 Must Know Headlines of the Day on Dynamite News:

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Meets UK’s Patricia Hewitt in London

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed India-UK economic ties with former UK minister Patricia Hewitt during her five-day Europe visit beginning today. Read more at Dynamite News.

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Sitharaman refutes false claims that 'One Nation One Election' will be implemented in next polls

She noted that around Rs 1 lakh crore was spent during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and such a massive expenditure could be saved through simultaneous elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian court to rule on whether a doughnut shop is bakery or restaurant

Ruling could have significant implications for India's restaurant and bakery industries

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Sitharaman in Lok Sabha: RBI’s gold purchases not meant to replace Dollar in global trade

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, Gold is also kept in the Reserve Bank and gold is also being bought by the Reserve Bank. Read further details on Dynamite News

Newslaundry

Let Me Explain: Boost for Bihar in budget and why southern states feel sidelined again

The 2025-2026 union budget has reignited the debate about southern states not getting their fair share.

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Defeat them in Delhi elections, GST will be half on all goods: Kejriwal takes dig at BJP-led Centre

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday took a dig at the BJP-led Central government over the Union Budget 2025 saying that as soon as people gave them fewer seats, they promptly changed the income tax regime. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Feb 3, 2025: Can the finance minister do anything to fix Delhi’s very poor AQI?

For episode 23 of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry went to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s residence at Safdarjung Road on Monday.

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Madhya Pradesh: Deputy CM Jagdish Devda welcomes Union Budget, calls it "Budget for Viksit Bharat"

Deputy CM Jagdish Devda welcomes Union Budget, calls it "Budget for Viksit Bharat" Read further on Dynamite News:

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