February 2, 2026

Air India Express Cuts UAE-India Fares to AED 320 with 2026 Long-Term Travel Sale

Air India Express offers one-way flights from AED 320 between UAE and India. The Xpress More Sale runs until February 5, with travel valid until December 31, 2026. Over 5 million seats are on sale, with no convenience fees and free date changes for bookings on their app and website.

February 2, 2026

Vivo Tops India Smartphone Market in Q4 2025; Apple Sees Biggest Value Growth

Vivo leads India’s smartphone market with 20% volume share in Q4 2025. Apple records 28% value growth with iPhone 16 as top model. Samsung leads foldable segment. Overall shipments drop 4% year-on-year.

February 2, 2026

Kerala Startup Mission Boosts Over 7800 Startups Including Robotics and Drone Tech

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has grown the state’s startup scene from 300 in 2016 to over 7800 today. Supported firms like Genrobotics and Fuselage lead in robotics and drone innovation. KSUM offers funding, mentorship, and infrastructure to turn ideas into business success across India and abroad.

February 2, 2026

Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Hike Hits Indian Tech Workers Hard, Shakes US-India Relations

Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee shocks Indian tech professionals and firms. This policy strains India-US ties and disrupts careers, travel, and global innovation.

February 2, 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Presents Union Budget 2026 on Weekend for First Time

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the historic Union Budget 2026 on February 1, the first weekend budget. An 85-minute speech was brilliantly summarized through witty cartoons by Soumyadip Sinha, making complex policies easy to understand for everyday Indians.