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Russia is reportedly considering a return to dollar settlements as part of potential economic partnerships with a Trump administration, aiming to boost its foreign exchange market. This move, outlined in an internal document, could involve joint ventures in energy, aviation, and raw materials, potentially benefiting American companies and strengthening the greenback's global role.

Indian Railways is constructing a new 35.76 km underground railway line through the Siliguri Corridor, known as the Chicken's Neck, to enhance secure and reliable connectivity to the Northeast. This strategically vital project, utilizing modern technology, aims to improve defense logistics and disaster response in the region.

IT sector stocks crash: The correction has been severe, with roughly Rs 5.7 lakh crore in market value wiped out within eight trading sessions and the Nifty IT index declining about 19% over a short period.

The Budget also introduces Biopharma SHAKTIa five-year, 10,000 crore programme to position India as a global hub for biopharma manufacturing by strengthening capabilities in biologics and biosimilars.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are struggling to retain higher levels and a sell on rise intra-day strategy is recommended by Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.

The Budget proposes a significantly expanded Safe Harbour regime for IT services, with a uniform safe harbour margin of 15.5% and an enhanced threshold that rises from 300 crore to 2,000 crore. Earlier differences between KPO, BPO, and other services often led to classification issues, especially for diversified and larger GCCs.

Asian markets dipped Friday, mirroring US tech losses amid AI spending concerns. Investors are questioning the rapid returns on massive AI investments, especially with new automation tools threatening traditional business models. This shift sees a rotation towards hardware providers, while companies facing AI disruption are under pressure. Inflation data from the US is keenly awaited.

The Court placed the dispute squarely within the framework of personal liberty under Article 21. It noted that marriage is a right which flows from human liberty and individual discretion.

Ob-gyn body says merit, patient safety and professional dignity at stake; seeks fee rationalisation

FOGSI has urged the National Medical Commission to immediately review and withdraw repeated reductions in the NEET-PG qualifying percentile. The body expressed concern that lowering the threshold dilutes meritocracy, compromises academic rigor, and raises questions about specialist training quality and patient safety.

Technology stocks continued their decline on Friday, impacted by AI disruption fears and delayed interest rate cut expectations. The Nifty IT index plunged significantly, with major players like Infosys and TCS experiencing substantial drops.

Prime Minister Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman on the BNP's decisive election victory, pledging India's support for a democratic Bangladesh. The BNP secured a significant majority, signaling a new political era after months of unrest. Rahman, son of a former president, is poised to become prime minister, marking a shift after former PM Sheikh Hasina's departure.

Lower Weightage Of Food & Beverages May Lead To Better Monetary Policy Response: CEA

The United States and Taiwan have signed an agreement to strengthen commercial ties, reducing US tariffs on Taiwanese goods and outlining significant Taiwanese commitments to purchase and invest in US products. This pact aims to enhance supply chain resilience, particularly in high-tech sectors, and improve Taiwan's competitive standing.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the equity benchmarks, crashed in opening trade on Friday amid weak global cues and the continued IT stocks selloff. While Nifty50 went below 25,600, BSE Sensex was down over 700 points.

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India's retail inflation stood at 2.8% in January under a new data series with an upgraded base year to 2024 and reduced food weightage. The revised Consumer Price Index (CPI) incorporates more items, including rural house rent and digital services, reflecting evolving consumption patterns.

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey confirmed a root cause analysis is underway for NSDL's recent tech glitch that disrupted inter-depository settlements. The findings will be reviewed by Sebi's technical advisory committee for corrective actions. Pandey emphasized Sebi's continuous monitoring and commitment to market integrity and investor protection amidst growing market complexity and reliance on digital technology.

New RBI rules aim to protect borrowers from harassment during loan recovery. Banks must now resolve complaints before initiating recovery and disclose agent identities. Harsh tactics like threats, abusive language, and invasion of privacy are banned. Contact is restricted to specific hours and only with the borrower or guarantor, respecting personal events and borrower requests.