Bengaluru municipal election to be held using ballot papers

The move came months after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led state cabinet recommended using ballot papers instead of EVMs in the Bengaluru municipal election.

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Greenland: With US allies treated as adversaries, Europe must stiffen its spine

Recall ‘The Mouse that Roared’? We’re at that point as Trump threatens America’s European Nato allies with tariffs over Greenland. As trade, security and sovereignty collide, Europe must decide when to quit squeaking and roar right back.

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Gold, Silver Rates Today LIVE: MCX silver tops ₹3.04 lakh on Trump tariff fear

Gold, Silver Rate Today LIVE: The surge in gold and silver prices today came after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose extra tariffs on European countries until the United States is allowed to buy Greenland.

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Money talks, and why it matters more than ever in relationships

From managing wedding hangover to navigating parental support, shifting from ‘mine’ to ‘ours’ requires more than just a joint account. Why financial compatibility is a non-negotiable for long-term stability

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2026 brings big savings on GPS smartwatches

The Amazon Sale 2026 is live, offering strong deals on GPS smartwatches from brands like Samsung, Amazfit, Garmin and more, along with bank offers, no-cost EMI options, and cashback that make fitness-focused wearables more affordable.

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Budget 2026 Likely To Focus On Tax Tweaks Not Big Reforms

Union Budget 2026 is unlikely to bring sweeping tax reforms, but targeted relief may be on the table. Deloitte India Executive Director Tarun Garg says senior citizens could be among the biggest beneficiaries, with potential healthcare-related deductions and higher relief on interest income. Speaking to ANI, Garg noted that the government is more likely to fine-tune the new tax regime rather than announce big-bang changes, given fiscal constraints. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2026–27 in Parliament on February 1.

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Central Silk Board approval limit increased to ₹1 crore to speed up projects

This change is expected to improve implementation efficiency in the silk sector, which employs 9.76 million people across India.

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World saw a record 3,000 billionaires in 2025, total wealth at $18tn: Report

The level of billionaire wealth is now higher than any time in history, the study noted. It further said that since 2020, the jump in billionaires' wealth was recorded at 81%.

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Who is Aparna Yadav, BJP leader called a ‘selfish woman’ by husband?

Prateek Yadav, son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, has taken to social media to announce his intention to divorce Aparna Yadav, accusing her of selfishness and damaging family ties.

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Lounge Loves: The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and chocolate orange cake

Also featured this week, Ekta Tribal Cafe run by women from local self-help groups and Nathan Fillion in ‘Firefly’

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