Marking a historic first, the Union Budget for 2026 will be presented on Sunday, February 1st. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirmed the date, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to table the budget for the eighth time. The Budget Session, commencing January 28th, will see this significant financial announcement on a weekend.

Source: It’s a first! Budget 2026 to be presented on a Sunday; Om Birla confirms date

When race stewards and officials need to send a message to Formula 1 drivers on track, they can call on teams to relay the information over the radio, or can throw up a flag around the track to instantly alert drivers. Marshals at F1 circuits can wave nine different flags, and some are used a lot more than others.
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Source: These are the least used flags in Formula 1

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Thalapathy Vijay's final film, 'Jana Nayagan,' faces release delays due to a censorship dispute. Makers have approached the Supreme Court after the Madras High Court overturned a previous order allowing certification. This legal battle, involving senior lawyers, aims for a swift resolution to ensure the film hits theaters soon, a highly anticipated event for fans.

Source: SC plea on censor certificate: Makers challenge Madras HC stay; release fate uncertain

India-US trade deal: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said trade deal talks are ongoing, with both sides actively engaged and the next discussion scheduled for tomorrow.

Source: Trump tariffs: Sergio Gor says India-US deal decision due tomorrow

Dalal Street indices, NSE Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, experienced a dip on Monday due to weak investor sentiment, foreign fund outflows, and geopolitical concerns. Despite an initial decline, the indices later recovered. Market sentiment remained strained by significant foreign institutional investor sales on Friday.

Source: Stock market today: Which are the top 10 losers and gainers on NSE, BSE?

Source: 'Will examine': SC to hear plea against legal immunity to CECs, ECs; issues notice to Centre

Elite chess is experiencing a surge of "World Championships" with two major announcements: the Total Chess World Championship Tour and the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship. Both promise global reach and significant prize money, leading to comparisons and player confusion. The execution of these ambitious tours will determine their success and impact on the chess landscape.

Source: Two World C'ships: 'It's so complex' - Can Total Chess Tour shrug off 'copycat' tag?

Source: Malaysia restricts access to Grok AI: Images trigger backlash; scrutiny widens

Speculation of a permanent merger between the two NCP factions is growing after Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule hinted at a possible reunion. Both leaders stated that the current alliance is for upcoming local body elections, with decisions on a permanent merger to be made later. This comes amid apparent cracks within the ruling Mahayuti alliance.

Source: Maha local body polls: Will NCP factions come together? Ajit Pawar, Sule don’t rule it out

India achieved a historic four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI, successfully chasing down a target of 301. This win marked their 20th successful pursuit of 300-plus totals in ODIs, a world record. Virat Kohli's 93 anchored the chase, with crucial late contributions from Harshit Rana and KL Rahul sealing the win.

Source: IND vs NZ: Chase Kings! India first team to hunt down 300-plus targets 20 times in ODIs

The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Supreme Court. It seeks an FIR against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the DGP, and the Kolkata Police Commissioner. The agency alleges obstruction and evidence tampering in a money laundering case. This involves a probe into the political consultancy firm I-PAC. The ED claims its officers were threatened and evidence was seized.

Source: I-PAC raids: ED makes big charge against Mamata in SC; accuses CM of destroying evidence

"Gray skies are just clouds passing over."

Source: Duke Ellington

"I have never seen snow and do not know what winter means."

Source: Duke Kahanamoku

"In places where this beauty has already disappeared, we will reconstruct it."

Source: Fritz Todt

"Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise."

Source: George Washington Carver

"It was the men I deceived the most that I loved the most."

Source: Marguerite Duras

"The only abnormality is the incapacity to love."

Source: Anais Nin

"What force is more potent than love?"

Source: Igor Stravinsky

"I can live without money, but I cannot live without love."

Source: Judy Garland

"Adding sound to movies would be like putting lipstick on the Venus de Milo."

Source: Mary Pickford

"Miami Beach is where neon goes to die."

Source: Lenny Bruce

"Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go."

Source: Truman Capote

"The pay is good and I can walk to work."

Source: John F. Kennedy

"The more horrifying this world becomes, the more art becomes abstract."

Source: Ellen Key