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UP Budget 2026-27: Fiscal deficit capped at 3%, check 10 key highlights

UP Budget 2026-27: Fiscal deficit capped at 3%, check 10 key highlights

Skill development and job placement centres will be established in various districts under the public-private partnership (PPP) mode. Separate centres will be set up for women to increase their participation in the workforce. Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna on Wednesday presented the Budget 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly, highlighting what he described as "all-round development" achieved during the previous and current tenures of the Yogi Adityanath government. Stressing that the state government is always fully committed to fiscal management and debt control, Khanna said the capital expenditure in this Budget is 19.5 per cent. 1. Budget size: The…
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Quinton de Kock breaks AB de Villiers’ legendary record with half-century vs Afghanistan in T20 World Cup 2026

Quinton de Kock breaks AB de Villiers’ legendary record with half-century vs Afghanistan in T20 World Cup 2026

Quinton de Kock scored 59 against Afghanistan to become South Africaโ€™s highest run-getter in T20 World Cup history, surpassing AB de Villiers. A 114-run stand with Rickelton powered the Proteas to 187 before Afghanistan fought back late. Ahmedabad : Quinton de Kock etched his name into the record books by surpassing AB de Villiers for the most runs by a South Africa international in T20 World Cup history. The keeper-batter scored a composed 59 off 41 balls against Afghanistan before being dismissed by Rashid Khan.ย  During the course of his innings, de Kock moved past de Villiersโ€™ tally and now…
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Rs 110 dividend: From Procter & Gamble Health to Gateway Distriparks, these stocks to trade ex-date soon

Rs 110 dividend: From Procter & Gamble Health to Gateway Distriparks, these stocks to trade ex-date soon

Among the companies that have announced dividends are Gateway Distriparks, Goldiam International, Procter & Gamble Health, POWERGRID Infrastructure Investment, Repco Home Finance and others. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices ended the last trading session with modest gains amid a lack of strong directional momentum. The Sensex closed higher by 208.17 points at 84,273.92, while the Nifty 50 added 67.85 points to settle at 25,935.15. Amid this, investors are always on the lookout for stocks that can help them earn some additional profit from their investment. There are several companies that announce dividend payout for their shareholders on a regular basis.…
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Abhishek Sharma hospitalised in Delhi ahead of India’s game against Namibia in T20 World Cup 2026

Abhishek Sharma hospitalised in Delhi ahead of India’s game against Namibia in T20 World Cup 2026

India opener Abhishek Sharma was reportedly hospitalised in Delhi due to a stomach infection ahead of the T20 World Cup clash against Namibia. The team awaits his recovery, while Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson prepare to open in his absence. New Delhi: India opener Abhishek Sharma was hospitalised on Tuesday night after suffering from a stomach infection. Earlier in the day, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate had revealed that the southpaw was dealing with a โ€œstomach upset,โ€ which was cited as the reason for his absence from the teamโ€™s training session ahead of the Namibia match at the Arun Jaitley…
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Plane with 55 on board skids off runway in Somalia, ends up on beach | VIDEO

Plane with 55 on board skids off runway in Somalia, ends up on beach | VIDEO

The flight, operated by Starsky Aviation, had 50 passengers and five crew members on board. Airline CEO Ahmed Nur confirmed that everyone was safely evacuated. New Delhi: A passenger plane carrying 55 people went off the runway at Somaliaโ€™s main airport on Tuesday and came to a stop in shallow water near a beach. The incident happened during an emergency landing at Aden Abdulle International Airport in Mogadishu after the aircraft developed a technical problem shortly after takeoff. No one was injured. All passengers and crew safely evacuated The flight, operated by Starsky Aviation, had 50 passengers and five crew…
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UP Budget 2026 Live Updates: Finance Minister tables budget with total outlay of Rs 9.12 lakh crore

UP Budget 2026 Live Updates: Finance Minister tables budget with total outlay of Rs 9.12 lakh crore

Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna has presented the Budget in the Assembly. According to the Finance Minister, MoUs worth approximately Rs 50 lakh crore have been signed, potentially creating approximately 1 million jobs. Lucknow: Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Wednesday presentedย the Budget 2026-27 in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. While presenting the Budget, Khanna said that the per capita income is projected to reach Rs 1,20,000 in 2025-2026. He said that the government has succeeded in lifting approximately 60 million people out of multidimensional poverty in the state, and the unemployment rate has fallen to 2.24 per cent.ย "During the previous…
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SA vs AFG T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: South Africa vs Afghanistan Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams

SA vs AFG T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: South Africa vs Afghanistan Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams

After losing to New Zealand, Afghanistan aim to bounce back against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Noor Ahmad returns as Afghanistan include four spinners. South Africa, boosted by a win over Canada, also added a spinner for the clash. Ahmedabad : After suffering a defeat to New Zealand in their opening T20 World Cup 2026 match, Afghanistan are eager to get back to winning ways in their next encounter against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Another loss could seriously threaten their chances of advancing to the Super 8 stage, making a strong performance in…
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Bangladesh Election: Security heightened as over 50% polling centres labelled ‘risk-prone’

Bangladesh Election: Security heightened as over 50% polling centres labelled ‘risk-prone’

According to police estimates, around 24,000 of the countryโ€™s nearly 43,000 polling centres have been marked as either โ€œhighโ€ or โ€œmoderateโ€ risk. In Dhaka alone, 1,614 out of 2,131 centres have been identified as sensitive. Dhaka: Bangladesh is preparing for one of its most heavily guarded general elections, with authorities classifying more than half of the countryโ€™s polling stations as vulnerable to potential disturbances. Officials have said that nearly 90 per cent of voting centres will be monitored by CCTV cameras, while additional security forces will be deployed across the country, particularly in the capital, Dhaka. According to police estimates,…
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Jewellery stock in focus as company’s net profit jumps 70%, check share price and other details

Jewellery stock in focus as company’s net profit jumps 70%, check share price and other details

The company posted a 73 per cent rise in nine-month profit to Rs 55.40 crore, with Q3 earnings up 69.5 per cent. The stock rallied nearly 9 per cent on strong volumes following earnings and a rating upgrade. Mumbai: Shares of Motisons Jewellers Ltd are in focus on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as the company has announced its quarterly results for the October-December quarter of the FY26. According to the information shared, the company's net profit in the quarter under consideration jumped by 69.5 per cent to Rs 25.94 crore. This was Rs 15.30 crore in the same quarter a…
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‘Will play like a normal match’ – Sahibzada Farhan downplays India-Pakistan high-voltage clash

‘Will play like a normal match’ – Sahibzada Farhan downplays India-Pakistan high-voltage clash

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan downplayed the hype around the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash, calling it โ€œnot such a big deal.โ€ His 73 helped Pakistan beat the USA for a second win, and he emphasised playing the match with a normal mindset. New Delhi: Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has downplayed the hype surrounding the upcoming India-Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup, insisting that the game is โ€œnot such a big deal.โ€ Farhanโ€™s comments came after his 73-run knock helped Pakistan secure a second consecutive victory over the USA in Colombo, keeping them at the top of their group. โ€œSee,…
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