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Japan election: PM Takaichi strengthens grip with sweeping lower house victory

Japans first female prime minister said she would push forward reforms while seeking opposition support

8 Feb 2026 11:36 pm
Bengaluru Metro puts fare hike on hold, board review awaited

BMRCL said the revised fares will be announced only after a review by its Board and further directions

8 Feb 2026 11:27 pm
Donald Trump wishes Team USA luck in T20 World Cup in India

Trump shared the message on Truth Social, highlighting his support for Team USA.

8 Feb 2026 11:10 pm
India, Canada to forge shared work plan to bolster security cooperation

The move comes as India and Canada seek to reset relations after tensions triggered by diplomatic disputes in 2023.

8 Feb 2026 11:01 pm
Every trade deal provides for a re-balancing of concessions: Goyal on US Russian oil ask

Procuring $500 bn worth of energy, tech, aviation products will help India get better pricing, quality

8 Feb 2026 10:20 pm
Rupee could strengthen in near-term on back of India-US trade deal

Rupee has depreciated about 5% against the US dollar since August 2025, when US slapped punitive tariffs on Indian goods

8 Feb 2026 8:57 pm
India-US deal : Premium US brands to get more accessible for Indian consumers

Drive value-added exports to India, strengthen retail supply chains : Experts

8 Feb 2026 8:47 pm
Develop scalable AAM corridor in NCR to reduce transit time, proposes CII

Advanced Air Mobility or AAMrefers to anintegrated aviation ecosystem that uses next-generation aircraft such as electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles, drones, among others, to transport passengers and cargo

8 Feb 2026 8:34 pm
Draft I-T rules propose significant changes in perquisite valuation

The Income Tax Department has invited suggestions on draft rules and forms till February 22

8 Feb 2026 8:31 pm
E-Way Bill generation surged second all-time high in Jan

Latest data has come at a time, when sources said that the Centre is engaging with states on revamping the eway bill framework and this is likely to be taken in the next meeting of the GST Council.

8 Feb 2026 7:51 pm
Malaysia seeks revision of air traffic rights to increase India flights

While both the sides agreed to deepen their co-operation in aviation, there was no commitment from India to enhance the bilateral air traffic rights

8 Feb 2026 7:25 pm
NSEs average daily turnover in cash segment hits 15-month high

Fall in share prices opens avenue for investors to go stock picking

8 Feb 2026 7:22 pm
8 Feb 2026 6:55 pm
ComicCon returns to Chennai for a weekend celebrating fandom

The two day event will offer fans an opportunity to meet and interact with their favourite celebrities and creators and also cosplay as their favourite characters from across, movies, anime and gaming

8 Feb 2026 6:38 pm
Keralas Amrita Hospital patents new method to pinpoint seizure origin

Hospital says new method could improve surgical outcomes for people with difficult-to-treat epilepsy

8 Feb 2026 6:31 pm
Gold likely to hold ground as traders track US inflation data; silver braces for volatility: Analysts

During the past week, gold futures climbed 7,698, or 5.2%, while silver slumped 15,760 or nearly 6% on the Multi Commodity Exchange

8 Feb 2026 6:14 pm
Venture capitalists must increase support for defence start-ups: NITI Aayog's Saraswat

Budgets robust allocation for defence indicates Indias focus on large scale production of weapons and equipment required in future wars, says Saraswat

8 Feb 2026 5:54 pm
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu lays foundation stone for Quantum Valley in Amaravati

Leading companies such as IBM, TCS and L&T are playing a key role in bringing Indias first 133-qubit quantum computer to Amaravati

8 Feb 2026 5:09 pm
Mumbai stamp duty revenue hits 14-year January high despite dip in registrations

The 2% growth in stamp duty revenue reflects a shift toward higher-value transactions, with homes priced above 5 crore accounting for 7% of total registrations, up from 6% in January 2025

8 Feb 2026 4:30 pm
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin flags fund delays by Centre, urges PM to revive stalled railway projects

Timely payment of compensation to landowners hindered by delays in release of funds, says Stalin

8 Feb 2026 4:27 pm
India's housing market strong, steady after crazy post-Covid growth: Pirojsha Godrej

Pirojsha confident that Godrej Properties would easily achieve its 32,500 crore target of sales bookings for this fiscal

8 Feb 2026 3:51 pm
Indias agriculture sector is completely protected under trade deal with US: Chauhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says no product that would cause even the slightest harm to Indian farmers has been included in the agreement

8 Feb 2026 3:32 pm
PM Modi, Malaysian counterpart welcome ongoing AITIGA review

PM Modi and Anwar welcomed the ongoing review of AITIGA to make it mutually beneficial, trade-facilitative, and relevant to current global trading practices

8 Feb 2026 3:15 pm
ONGC adds 4,000-seater convention centre in Goa, eyes Filmfare-scale events

The campus also features a floating jetty and a helipad with four parking points, providing connectivity by sea, air and road

8 Feb 2026 2:31 pm
India-US trade deal sets stage for sustained FPI inflows as foreign investors return with $897 million

The weekly inflow comprised net equity purchases of $897.15 million, while debt instruments saw net outflows of $0.13 million

8 Feb 2026 2:04 pm
CBDT seeks stakeholders input on proposed rules under Income Tax Act, 2025

The corresponding Income Tax Rules and related forms have been prepared after broad-based consultation to align with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 2025

8 Feb 2026 1:32 pm
Inflation data, global trends, Q3 earnings to drive stock market sentiment this week: Analysts

This week, key domestic and global events include Indias retail inflation data on February 12 and foreign exchange reserves data on February 13, which will provide insights into price trends and external sector stability

8 Feb 2026 1:11 pm
FPIs turn net buyers in Feb; invest 8,100 crore in a week on US trade deal

The inflows follow sustained withdrawals in recent months, with FPIs pulling out 35,962 crore in January, 22,611 crore in December and 3,765 crore in November, data with the depositories showed.

8 Feb 2026 12:53 pm
J&K earns 2,152 crore from liquor shop auctions in two fiscal years

An amount of 1,03,462.49 lakh was generated in 202324, while 1,11,816.07 lakh was earned in 202425

8 Feb 2026 12:52 pm
Mundra Port posts record auto exports, liquid cargo handling in January

The port handled its highest-ever monthly automobile export volume, shipping 25,762 vehicles through its dedicated roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) terminal at Adani Mundra Container Terminal (CT2)

8 Feb 2026 12:34 pm
New terminal at Rajahmundry airport to be inaugurated soon: Union Aviation Minister

The new terminal is being developed with modern facilities to provide greater comfort and convenience for passengers and officials are directed to expedite the works and complete them by March 31

8 Feb 2026 12:31 pm
India's forex reserves touch fresh record high of $723.8 billion

Foreign exchange reserves rose sharply by $14.361 billion in the week to $723.774 billion, driven by a jump in gold reserves while foreign currency assets dropped

8 Feb 2026 12:18 pm
Maharashtra will unveil seven new industrial policies to boost growth: Fadnavis

The State government is focusing more on policy-led growth, and its Global Capability Centres Policy, Gems And Jewellery Policy and Bamboo Industry Policy are among the best in the country

8 Feb 2026 12:17 pm
Mcap of 8 of top 10 valued firms surges by whopping 4.55 lakh crore; Reliance biggest winner

Among the top 10, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, LIC, and Hindustan Unilever gained, while TCS and Infosys lost value

8 Feb 2026 12:09 pm
New budget reflects confidence and maturity of the economy: Union Minister Puri

He said India's GDP growth for the financial year 2026-27 is projected at 7.4%, confirming India's position as the fastest-growing major economy for the fourth consecutive year

8 Feb 2026 12:02 pm
Tamil Nadu CM urges PM Modi to direct Railways to release funds for land acquisition, compensation

In a letter to Prime Minister Modi, CM Stalin urged him to reconsider the Thoothukudi-Madurai and Tindivanam-Tiruvannamalai railway projects, which he claimed are on hold

8 Feb 2026 11:26 am
No clarity on whether India will stop buying Russian crude oil

India's purchase of Russian oil had become a thorny issue in ties between New Delhi and Washington with many American officials alleging that it is fuelling Moscow's war machine against Ukraine

8 Feb 2026 10:41 am
Andhra Pradesh along with other coastal states to lead India's blue economy mission: Jitendra Singh

Addressing media representatives and social media influencers in Vijayawada, the Minister described the Union Budget 2026-27 as a strategic roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047

8 Feb 2026 10:25 am
Shree Cements eyes Q4FY26 volume rebound, plans aggressive RMC expansion

The company is targeting sales volumes of 9-9.5 million tonne in the January-March quarter

8 Feb 2026 10:00 am
India's message on terrorism is clear; no double standards, no compromise: PM Modi in Malaysia

Modi said India and Malaysia share a special relationship and both sides are committed to expanding their ties in diverse sectors

8 Feb 2026 9:59 am
Over 600 tribal homes in Prakasam get solar power under Andhra govt initiative

After learning that 611 tribal households in the Palutla region had been without electricity for decades, Kumar apprised Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who approved the off-grid solar initiative

8 Feb 2026 9:55 am
Digitalisation of accounts of TDB, temples under it taken up as priority: Board prez

The entire exercise is expected to be completed within a year

8 Feb 2026 9:51 am
Airport Authority of India signs MoU with Bharat taxi for enhanced last-mile connectivity at select airports

The MoU was exchanged by AAI chairman Vipin Kumar, marking a significant step toward improving inclusive last-mile connectivity for air travellers

8 Feb 2026 9:43 am
The green copper proposal: A new model for climate & community responsible mining

The proposal will test whether India can pursue industrial revival without repeating old mistakes

8 Feb 2026 9:21 am
Why consumers dont know they need fortified food, and how the industry can change it

The way forward is millers must fortify, retailers must promote and consumers must choose fortified staples

8 Feb 2026 9:14 am
Budget 2026 sets fertiliser self-reliance as Indias new security frontier

Now begins the harder work: translating policy into practice, allocation into impact and framework into results

8 Feb 2026 9:05 am
IIL to launch new formulations facility in Rajasthan during kharif season this year

Companys managing director Rajesh Aggarwal says it will launch 5-6 formulations and double its demonstration plots this year

8 Feb 2026 8:49 am
Three oil tankers caught in smuggling racket off Mumbai are US-sanctioned ships

Acting on tech-enabled surveillance and data-pattern analysis, ICG intercepted three suspect vessels about 100 NM west of Mumbai

8 Feb 2026 8:38 am
India-US trade deal: Tariffs on Indian labour intensive goods slashed

However, roll back of these 25% ad valorem tariffs on Indian goods, effective February 7, 2026, is explicitly tied to Indias commitment to stop purchasing Russian oil

7 Feb 2026 8:59 pm
Indo-US deal: Indian auto industry dont see much impact

Harley Davidson motorcycles in the 800-1600 cc range will receive zero duties from day one of implementation of the interim trade agreement

7 Feb 2026 8:19 pm