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PM Modi’s first reaction to India-US trade deal: ‘World more confident of our stability’

INDIA

PM Modi’s first reaction to India-US trade deal: ‘World more confident of our stability’

Replying to a discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address, the Prime Minister said the world is feeling more confident of stability after India's trade deals with the European Union and the US

Govt expands startup definition to include deep tech firms, extends recognition period to 20 years

STARTUP

Govt expands startup definition to include deep tech firms, extends recognition period to 20 years

The notification replaces the February 2019 startup framework and introduces a separate set of eligibility, tax and compliance conditions for research-intensive businesses under Startup India.

Supreme Court orders NBCC to complete Supertech homes, ends 20-year wait for homebuyers

BUSINESS

Supreme Court orders NBCC to complete Supertech homes, ends 20-year wait for homebuyers

The top court also restrained all tribunals and high courts from passing any interim orders that could stall construction work being carried out by NBCC,

Bofors 'scam' to trade agreements: In Rajya Sabha, PM Modi highlights how India redefined 'deals' under NDA

POLITICS

Bofors 'scam' to trade agreements: In Rajya Sabha, PM Modi highlights how India redefined 'deals' under NDA

From banking sector reforms to the turnaround in PSUs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underlined India's transformation under the NDA's rule in his address in the Rajya Sabha.

Fractal Analytics IPO GMP declines ahead of share sale next; should you subscribe?

BUSINESS

Fractal Analytics IPO GMP declines ahead of share sale next; should you subscribe?

Fractal Analytics’ Rs 2,834-crore IPO will open for subscription on February 9 and close on February 11.

PM Modi targets TMC over illegal immigration, says infiltrators hurting jobs

POLITICS

PM Modi targets TMC over illegal immigration, says infiltrators hurting jobs

PM Modi said that political parties, including the Congress, TMC and Left, had remained in power for years but focused only on “filling their own coffers” instead of working for the welfare of people.

PM Modi says new world order leaning towards India: 'Voice of global south'

INDIA

PM Modi says new world order leaning towards India: 'Voice of global south'

Today, India has become a powerful voice for global south in international platforms, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Kia-BPCL MoU expands public EV charging access to over 15,000 points nationwide

AUTOMOBILE

Kia-BPCL MoU expands public EV charging access to over 15,000 points nationwide

Kia's partnership with BPCL expands K-Charge to 15,000 points, improving public charging access for EV owners across India.

‘Future-ready trade deals’: PM Modi cites India-EU, US agreements, hits back at Oppn

INDIA

‘Future-ready trade deals’: PM Modi cites India-EU, US agreements, hits back at Oppn

The Prime Minister was replying to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in Rajya Sabha

AI’s growing role in finance takes centre stage at Bengaluru Fintech Conclave on 6 February

BUSINESS

AI’s growing role in finance takes centre stage at Bengaluru Fintech Conclave on 6 February

The conclave is being organised by the India Fintech Foundation (IFF) and the Unified Fintech Forum (UFF), and will serve as a pre-summit event ahead of the India AI-Impact Summit convened by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

HAL CMD says no official communication on exiting AMCA project

BUSINESS

HAL CMD says no official communication on exiting AMCA project

HAL CMD D.K. Sunil said that civil aircraft are expected to contribute about 25 percent of HAL’s revenues over the next 10 years.

Associated Press lays off Pulitzer-winning journalist after 7-year stint: 'Without any prior notice'

TRENDS

Associated Press lays off Pulitzer-winning journalist after 7-year stint: 'Without any prior notice'

Although the Yemeni journalist did not specify when the layoff took place, his post triggered a wave of reactions on X, with journalists and media workers drawing parallels with broader job cuts across the industry, including that at 'The Washington Post'.

Bharti Airtel Q3 FY26 results: Net profit before exceptional items rises 25.5% YoY to Rs 6,920 crore

BUSINESS

Bharti Airtel Q3 FY26 results: Net profit before exceptional items rises 25.5% YoY to Rs 6,920 crore

Bharti Airtel announces fiscal third quarter earnings: Check net profit, revenue, growth, EBITDA, margins, and more.

DA hike: West Bengal announces 4% dearness allowance increase for govt employees in interim budget

POLITICS

DA hike: West Bengal announces 4% dearness allowance increase for govt employees in interim budget

Alongside the DA hike, the government also announced a Rs 500 monthly increase for beneficiaries under the popular ‘Laxmi Bhandar’ scheme. The enhanced amount will come into effect from February.

Urban Company claims top 5% of gig workers earn over Rs 51,600 a month

STARTUP

Urban Company claims top 5% of gig workers earn over Rs 51,600 a month

The data comes amid a renewed debate over gig worker earnings and income disparity across app-based platforms.

Nykaa Q3 FY26 results: Net profit jumps 143% YoY to Rs 63.3 crore; revenue rises 27%

BUSINESS

Nykaa Q3 FY26 results: Net profit jumps 143% YoY to Rs 63.3 crore; revenue rises 27%

Nykaa Q3 FY26 results: Net profit swells by nearly 1.5 times to Rs 63.3 crore. The company also reported a sharp improvement in operating profitability during the quarter. EBITDA grew 63 percent on-year to Rs 230 crore.

‘Sahkar, not sarkar’: Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, govt-backed rival to Uber and Ola

INDIA

‘Sahkar, not sarkar’: Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, govt-backed rival to Uber and Ola

Launched first in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, the service is slated to be extended to all states and Union Territories over the next two years

Supreme Court lifts bar on Anurag Thakur, allows him to take part in BCCI affairs again

INDIA

Supreme Court lifts bar on Anurag Thakur, allows him to take part in BCCI affairs again

The Supreme Court had initiated contempt and perjury proceedings against Thakur on January 2, 2017, accusing him of filing a false affidavit related to a letter written to then International Cricket Council (ICC) chairperson Shashank Manohar on the issue of BCCI’s autonomy.

India-US trade deal in final stages of detailing, opens up a new phase in bilateral ties: EAM Jaishankar

INDIA

India-US trade deal in final stages of detailing, opens up a new phase in bilateral ties: EAM Jaishankar

The EAM’s remarks came as he concluded his February 2-4 visit to the United States during which he also took part in the Critical Minerals Ministerial hosted by the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Himanta Sarma invokes Mahatma Gandhi, says ‘non-cooperation’ against ‘Miyas’ is need of the hour

INDIA

Himanta Sarma invokes Mahatma Gandhi, says ‘non-cooperation’ against ‘Miyas’ is need of the hour

In his latest comments, the chief minister doubled down, calling the issue a "life-and-death fight for the Assamese people."

Live: Nifty slips below 25,650 amid broad-based selloff; IT continues freefall | Closing Bell

BUSINESS

Live: Nifty slips below 25,650 amid broad-based selloff; IT continues freefall | Closing Bell

Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Nirav Harish Chheda, AVP, Equity Derivatives & Technical Research- Retail, Nirmal Bang and Narendra Solanki, Head of Research at Anand Rathi Shares & Stock Brokers

Andhra Pradesh makes strong pitch at WEF 2026, showcases investment potential across sectors

INDIA

Andhra Pradesh makes strong pitch at WEF 2026, showcases investment potential across sectors

Highlighting 25 newly introduced industrial policies, CM Naidu said that the state aims to attract investments worth Rs 22 lakh crore and generate employment for 20 lakh youth

Aerial footage shows miles-long Mumbai-Pune expressway traffic jam

INDIA

Aerial footage shows miles-long Mumbai-Pune expressway traffic jam

Drone footage captured the full extent of the congestion with the three-lane highway packed solid with vehicles stretching for 20-30 km in places.

Ensuring energy security India’s top priority, open to explore crude supply option including Venezuela: MEA

INDIA

Ensuring energy security India’s top priority, open to explore crude supply option including Venezuela: MEA

‘Diversifying energy sourcing in keeping with objective market conditions and evolving international dynamics is at the core of our strategy,’ said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

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