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Why the UN is warning of an imminent financial collapse

Despite reforms and a slightly higher 2026 budget, the organization faces challenges as donor funding declines and voluntary contributions drop

4 Feb 2026 11:23 pm
IndiGo curtails Europe flights due to airspace restrictions

The airline has been using wet-leased Boeing 787 aircraft to operate flights to Europe.

4 Feb 2026 10:59 pm
NASA finds Jupiter slightly smaller and more flattened than earlier calculations

Juno data shows Jupiters equatorial diameter is 88,841 miles (142,976 km) and its polar diameter is 83,067 miles (133,684 km), about 515 miles smaller than earlier Voyager and Pioneer estimates

4 Feb 2026 10:44 pm
Amazon to use AI to speed up movie and TV production

The studio leverages Amazon Web Services and collaborates with industry veterans to explore how AI can enhance filmmaking without replacing human talent, balancing innovation and efficiency.

4 Feb 2026 10:18 pm
CCI orders probe against IndiGo, airline prime facie abused dominance

DG to investigate after mass cancellations disrupted Indias domestic flights

4 Feb 2026 9:38 pm
Swedens Bulten Group to set up fasteners plant in Tamil Nadu with 525 crore investment

The facility will manufacture a full range of micro-fasteners for domestic use and exports, mainly to Europe and the United States.

4 Feb 2026 8:37 pm
Every single genuine person must remain on the electoral roll, CJI tells West Bengal CM in SC

The Chief Minister said nearly 1.4 crore voters in West Bengal were excluded from the electoral roll for logical discrepancies

4 Feb 2026 8:35 pm
Washington Post begins widespread layoffs, to shut sports department

Executive Editor Matt Murray announced the cuts during a company-wide call, stating that all departments would be affected, though politics and government coverage would remain central

4 Feb 2026 8:32 pm
AIADMK rolls out Jallikattu solatium, free gas cylinders in latest poll pledges

Interest-free loans for minority women and cooperative bank loan waivers for persons with disabilities were also announced as part of the second phase of poll guarantees.

4 Feb 2026 8:19 pm
Google parent gains exclusive option on more space at Bengalurus Alembic City

Alphabet has already leased a 650,000 sq ft tower at Alembic City and holds options on two additional towers

4 Feb 2026 8:00 pm
Justo RealFintech secures 770 crore residential mandates across Pune and MMR

These are expected to translate into estimated revenues of nearly 20 crore during Q4 FY26 and FY27

4 Feb 2026 7:02 pm
G Square Group acquires TVS founders heritage land in Madurai for premium plots

The 300 crore land includes 1.63 acres for residential plots, 2 acres for commercial use, and remaining space for infrastructure and amenities.

4 Feb 2026 6:51 pm
Kalpataru Projects Q3 profit jumps 34% on strong execution across businesses

Kalpataru Projects standalone revenue from operations grows 20% to 5,788 crore

4 Feb 2026 6:48 pm
IIT Madras sequences Indian cancer genome for personalised treatment

The Bharat Cancer Genome Grid, supported by Hyundais Hope for Cancer initiative, bridges the gap between genome data generation and clinical application

4 Feb 2026 6:36 pm
Modi officials move to allay fears Trump deal is bad for India

US officials have repeatedly said the agreement would open India more widely to American agricultural products

4 Feb 2026 6:08 pm
UIDAI deactivates over 2.5 cr Aadhaar numbers to prevent misuse of ID: Mos IT

The minister said that Face Authentication has been deployed with 'Liveness Detection feature' to prevent spoofing and ensure the physical presence of the beneficiary during transactions

4 Feb 2026 4:40 pm
Kremlin says it sees nothing new in India's plan to diversify its oil supplies

Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said earlier on Wednesday that India would diversify its energy sources as a strategy amid changing global circumstances to ensure energy security for its citizens.

4 Feb 2026 4:26 pm
Sigachi blast case: HC grants bail to MD & CEO

54 people lost there lives and several people were injured In the incident happened on June 30, 2025

4 Feb 2026 4:01 pm
SC directs CBI, ED to conduct fair probes against Anil Ambani, ADAG firms

Top court seeks fresh status reports in four weeks, asks agencies to act fairly and promptly

4 Feb 2026 1:10 pm
Agriculture, dairy sectors completely protected in trade deal with US: Goyal

India has been successful in protecting the agricultural and dairy sectors, he said, adding the deal will help promote initiatives like Make in India and Design in India

4 Feb 2026 12:55 pm
US refiners struggle to absorb sudden surge in Venezuelan crude oil imports

Were all facing this issue where theres more to place and not enough takers, one of the traders said, citing reluctance from U.S. refiners to buy Venezuelan crude.

4 Feb 2026 12:41 pm
Nexus Select Trust raises 700 crore in 10-year retail REIT sustainability bond

IFC, a World Bank Group member, invests 250 crore as anchor investor in the bond issuance

4 Feb 2026 12:28 pm
Andhra Pradesh aims to emerge as IT, GCC capital, says senior official

The government hopes that through the road shows, it is able to connect with the IT and GCC players, showcase the state's opportunities, core strengths and policy to the investors

4 Feb 2026 12:19 pm
India committed to no longer purchasing Russian oil, $500 billion of investments into US: White House

India is committed to not only no longer purchasing Russian oil, but buying oil from the United States, also perhaps from Venezuela too, says White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

4 Feb 2026 10:43 am
Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal; discuss energy, nuclear, defence, critical minerals

Jaishankar is on a visit to the United States from February 2-4 and will participate in the Critical Minerals Ministerial being convened by Rubio

4 Feb 2026 9:30 am
Thick fog engulfs Delhi-NCR as air quality turns 'very poor', AQI stands at 312

Some parts of the city fared better. Narela recorded an AQI of 252, and Aya Nagar measured 252, placing it in the 'poor' category

4 Feb 2026 9:06 am
Earthquake in Myanmar triggers tremors across Kolkata, northeast India

The quake occurred around 9.05 pm and lasted for a few seconds, with residents in high-rise buildings and office complexes reporting aftershocks

3 Feb 2026 10:21 pm
Explained | What the US-India trade deal means and why tariffs are cut to 18%

Details will be clarified through a US executive order and a joint statement.

3 Feb 2026 10:15 pm
Infrastructure deficit, lost value chain holds back sericultures full potential in J&K

Despite its long association with silk production, the sector has failed to scale up

3 Feb 2026 8:05 pm
We will not allow you to share a single word of peoples personal data, SC tells WhatsApp, Meta

Supreme Court warns WhatsApp and Meta against sharing personal data, emphasizing consumer privacy rights in India.

3 Feb 2026 7:53 pm
Yamaha forays into EV segment in India with the launch of electric scooter

The EC-06 electric scooter is priced at 1.67 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

3 Feb 2026 7:28 pm
US tariff cut eases job-loss fears in Punes auto hub

Indian auto component manufacturers, many based in Pune, Chakan and Pimpri-Chinchwad, faced competitive disadvantages against rivals from countries with lower tariffs

3 Feb 2026 7:01 pm
INS flags newsprint shortage, publishers forced to rely on imports

The industry body highlighted that the demand-supply gap has continued for over two decades without any significant expansion in manufacturing cap

3 Feb 2026 4:22 pm
Kremlin says it has heard no statements from India on halting Russian oil purchases

US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal on Monday with India that slashes US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in exchange for India halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers

3 Feb 2026 4:19 pm
Indian Super League: FanCode bags TV and digital rights for upcoming season

Deal value pegged at 8.6 crore; Kaleidoscope Production and Services to handle the production

3 Feb 2026 4:14 pm
India, Bhutan discuss strengthening cooperation in power sector

Discussions focused on the commercial optimisation of the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II project and the early commissioning of the 1,200 MW Punatsangchhu-I project.

3 Feb 2026 4:05 pm
Immediate halt of Russian crude oil imports to India unlikely soon

The announcement of the US-India trade deal includes removing the 25% penal tariffs on India, with the latter agreeing to stop purchases of crude oil from Russia

3 Feb 2026 2:25 pm
Deal with India will export more American farm products, help counter Russian aggression: US leaders

New US-India deal will export more American farm products to India's massive market, lifting prices, and pumping cash into rural America, says Brooke Rollins, US Secretary of Agriculture

3 Feb 2026 11:37 am
Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard in latest fight

We are now seeking One Billion Dollars in damages, and want nothing further to do, into the future, with Harvard University, he said in a post on Truth Social, without saying what specific harms the university had caused

3 Feb 2026 11:14 am
Railways allocates 11,486 crore for Assam and Northeast in 2026-27

About 1,900 km of new tracks have been laid, while five NE states are fully electrified and Assam has achieved 98 per cent electrification, with 2,839 km electrified across the region: Railways

3 Feb 2026 10:44 am
Centre allocates 1,086 crore for J-K rail infrastructure in Budget: Vaishnaw

The minister said that the Vande Bharat train has played a crucial role in ensuring connectivity and public service in J&K, particularly during the winter months when road links often remain closed

3 Feb 2026 10:36 am
Advent to pick 14% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Fin for 2,750 crore

Company to use capital for increasing market share in Indias fast growing housing finance market

3 Feb 2026 10:09 am
Elon Musks SpaceX buys xAI bringing his other companies under one roof, IPO expected this year

The deal combines several of his offerings, including his AI chatbot Grok, his satellite communications company Starlink, and his social media company X

3 Feb 2026 8:45 am
India-US trade agreement: The deal will strengthen 'Make in India' endeavours, spur growth: Jaishankar

US to reduce reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18% from the current 25% under the trade deal

3 Feb 2026 7:19 am
US and India agree on trade deal, tariffs reduced to 18%

Under the deal, the US will lower reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%, while India will gradually eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers on US products.

2 Feb 2026 11:33 pm
Businesses want stability, not a disturbed environment, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the nuances of her ninth Budget the proposals and schemes announced, and their implications

2 Feb 2026 11:31 pm
Trump spoke with Modi on Monday, says US Ambassador Sergio Gor

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor confirmed the interaction with a short message, saying, President Trump just spoke with Prime Minister Modi. STAY TUNED.

2 Feb 2026 10:36 pm
A capex focus and a change in fiscal anchor

Budgets capex focus and fiscal anchor changes to sustain economic growth and stability.

2 Feb 2026 10:26 pm