Gold prices slipped amid strong dollar and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
HBO has hinted that its much-anticipated Harry Potter series is likely to premiere in early 2027, though an exact month is yet to be confirmed. The show is currently in production in the UK with a new cast set to bring the wizarding world back to screens.
Budget 2026 hiked NCCD rate on chewing tobacco, jarda scented tobacco and others to 60% from 25% from May 2026.
Neelam Kothari has dismissed long-standing rumours linking her romantically to Govinda, calling the marriage claims completely untrue. The actress also recalled how 90s media hype often turned on-screen chemistry into baseless link-up stories.
Analysts said the Nifty needs to hold above the 25,350 level to extend its upward move towards 25,600.
The index closed 0.58% (more than 347 points) lower at 59,610.45 on Friday, led by losses in private lenders like Canara Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and others.
He also said that after the recent civic elections in the state, a decision was made to pursue the unification of the two parties
Brokerages broadly agreed that Bajaj Auto’s operational momentum remains strong post Q3 results, which fuels medium-term confidence in the stock outlook. But views diverge on how much upside remains at current valuation levels.
The Rajasthan High Court has rejected the bail applications of filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, his wife and two others who are in jail in a cheating case.
Before this, in September of last year, India repatriated 48 Pakistani fishermen and 19 Pakistani civilian prisoners, who had completed their sentences, via the Attari-Wagah border, the Ministry of External Affairs said in an official statement.
The deaths may have been caused due to suffocation, though the exact cause is yet to be confirmed.
Market participants attributed the sharp correction in equities immediately after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech partly to the STT hike.
US President Trump said India will buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iranian crude, highlighting shifts in global energy trade and strategic supply choices.
A New York-based software engineer defended Indian professionals after an anonymous X post labelled them as incompetent, saying his Indian colleagues are sharp, friendly, and do not fit the stereotypes being circulated online.
Last year, the budget saw significant changes in the new income tax regime, and many tax experts believe there is limited fiscal space this time for sweeping revisions.
Upasana Konidela and Ram Charan welcomed twins - a boy and girl on January 31, 2026. They have a daufghter named Klin Kaara Konidela, who was born in 2023.
The BJP said there is “zero evidence” linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jeffrey Epstein and accused the Congress of editing a generic email fragment to spread misinformation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed to have a firm line on farmer interests, saying, “India will never compromise on the well-being of its farmers, dairy and fishermen.”
Experts advised investors to diversify, avoid panic selling, and eye rebounds from central bank demand.
Delhi rains: Weather officials said that this system could bring more rain today, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching up to 40 kmph.
NSE, BSE are likely to open higher as investors track policy signals on growth and government capital expenditure.
Four shots were reportedly fired outside noted director and produer Rohit Shetty's residence in Mumbai's Juhu area in the wee hours today (February 1). Nobody was injured in the incident.
Brokerages were split on Nestle India Ltd after its Q3 FY26 results, with analysts balancing strong volume-led growth and aggressive brand investments against near-term margin pressure and expensive valuations. Nomura maintained a Buy with an upside target, CLSA and Jefferies retained Hold ratings.
Markets are likely to remain highly volatile, with sharp moves possible in either direction depending on key announcements around fiscal policy, capex push, sector-specific incentives, and the fiscal deficit target (expected around 4.3–4.4% of GDP for FY27), according to analysts.
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