India, US to increase trade in GPUs, goods used in data centre infra
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 8 Feb 2026, 12:16AM IST
Interim trade framework to ease import norms for ICT goods, support India's push to become a major AI data centre hub
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A Super Bowl in Silicon Valley Filled With Valley Billionaires
GLOBAL NEWS | Sun, 8 Feb 2026, 12:14AM IST
A whos who of celebrities will join them. Just a little over 25 percent of the seats for the game will be for regular fans, with the cheapest ticket now selling for more than $4,000.
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3-storey building collapses in Kota
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 11:55PM IST
Jaipur: A three-storey building collapsed in Rajasthans Kota on Saturday night, killing at least two people and leaving several trapped under the debris, an official said.The incident occurred in the Talwandi area, where a restaurant was operating in the building. Police and rescue teams rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation.So far, five people have been pulled out from the rubble and shifted to a hospital, officials said. According to initial information, some customers and employees were present in the restaurant at the time of the collapse.— PTI_News (@PTI_News) BJP MLA Sandeep Sharma, who reached the spot soon after the incident said, "Prima facie, the reason appears to be that a nearby old building was dismantled, which may have led to issues with its foundation. We cannot reach a final conclusion yet. So far, 10 people have been recovered. The operation is ongoing and relief work is currently underway."There is a possibility that several people are trapped. The police and administration reached the site promptly, and rescue operations are underway. Some people have been pulled out," he said.Minister Madan Dilawar said, This is a very major incident. We have received information about around two casualties so far. A total of nine people have been taken to the Medical College hospital. Four are currently admitted there, while three to four others have either gone to private hospitals or returned home... Investigation is underway. Rescue teams are on the spot and relief and rescue operations are underway. With inputs from PTI
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GJEPC seeks US export duty cut to 57% after 18% levy; exporters to meet Piyush Goyal on February 11
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 11:46PM IST
To be sure, precious stones such as diamonds attracted zero duties until late 2024 before the levies were progressively raised after Donald Trump took office in January 2025. Tariffs on both stones and finished jewellery were raised to 50% before the announcement of a deal was made earlier this month.
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Fake Post, Which Looked to Be Trumps on Truth Social, Spreads Widely
GLOBAL NEWS | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 11:43PM IST
The post appeared to describe the presidents rationale for deleting a racist video about the Obamas that he had shared.
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Policy clarity helps protect pricing stability, ensure supply: Pharma companies
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 11:37PM IST
The latest move would support pricing stability and supply continuity for one of India's top export items to America, even as both sides continue broader trade negotiations and security reviews.
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Battle for cooking oil: Nutritionists reveal which oil is best and what separates one from another
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 11:17PM IST
The battle for cooking oil has been heating up with everything from coconut, mustard and refined oils fighting for shelf space, while avocado oil puts in an appearance now. ET asks experts whether any one oil can ever triumph over others.
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Shah reviews J&K projects, pushes for reform
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 11:08PM IST
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday chaired a review meeting in Jammu to assess the progress of development projects in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing the need for aggressive marketing of the Union Territory's tourist destinations across the country to tap its tourism potential.On the concluding day of his visit to J&K, Shah undertook a comprehensive review of key sectors including road infrastructure, power, industry, tourism, and 4G and optical fibre connectivity. The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Lieutenant Governor M+oj Sinha, the Union Home Secretary and senior officials from the UT and the Centre.Shah also met BJP office-bearers, MLAs and MPs in Jammu, stating that the party would continue working to ensure last-mile delivery of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development initiatives while expanding the organisation to realise the vision of a "Developed J&K, Secure J&K"."Enthusiasm of tourists from across the country to visit J&K has not diminished... there is a need for aggressive marketing of J&K's tourist destinations in other states to explore the tourism potential available here. The Government of India will provide all possible assistance in the plan to develop new tourist destinations in J&K," Shah said at the review meeting.
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Chhari Dhand Wetland declared Ramsar Site
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 11:04PM IST
Gandhinagar: Chhari Dhand Wetland Conservation Reserve in Kutch has been designated a Ramsar Site, recognising it as a wetland of international importance. The declaration, made on January 31, 2026, marks a milestone in India's wetland conservation efforts and underscores Gujarat's expanding role in global biodiversity protection.Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia presented the Ramsar certificate to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Friday.With this, Chhari Dhand becomes Gujarat's fifth Ramsar site and the first in the Kutch region. Spread across 22,700 hectares and covering 12 villages, the wetland lies between arid desert and grassland ecosystems and serves as a key habitat for migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway.Other Ramsar sites in Gujarat include Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary (2012), Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary (2021), Wadhwana Wetland (2021) and Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary (2022).Chhari Dhand is known for its rich avian diversity, with over 200,000 birds recorded at a time and 187 species documented within the wetland. More than 40,000 Common Cranes have been observed at a single location, while the surrounding landscape supports 283 bird species, including 11 globally threatened and nine near-threatened species. The area is also an important wintering ground for the rare Grey Hypocolius.Declared a Conservation Reserve in 2008 under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, the site has since benefited from sustained conservation measures. It now accounts for over 35 per cent of Gujarat's bird diversity and attracts birdwatchers and researchers from more than 52 countries.
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India-US trade pact unlocks USD 118 bn textile market for Indian exports, says government
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 11:04PM IST
A new trade agreement between India and the United States is set to boost India's textile exports. The deal opens up America's large textile import market, offering a significant advantage to Indian exporters. This agreement is expected to make Indian textiles more competitive globally and contribute substantially to India's export targets.
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INDIA MARKET | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 11:00PM IST
USA seamer Shadley van Schalkwyk ripped through Indias top order with a triple-wicket over at the Wankhede, turning a steady start into a sudden slide. Watch the 37-year-olds powerplay burst that thrust him into the World Cup spotlight.
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T20 World Cup Points Table: India, West Indies And Pakistan Begin Campaign With Wins
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 10:59PM IST
Pakistan edged past a spirited Netherlands, West Indies crushed Scotland, and defending champions India brushed aside USA
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SBI Bank Raises Its Credit Growth Guidance To 14-15% For FY26 Up From 12-13%
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 10:54PM IST
SBI Chairman CS Setty says the positive environment created by recent trade deals and the Union Budget will support the economy and boost credit demand.
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Indian Railways plans new underground rail line near Siliguri to strengthen Northeast connectivity
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 10:50PM IST
The proposed new line will pass through the Siliguri Corridor, often referred to as the Chickens Neck. The proposed underground line will extend from Tinmile Hat to Rangapani and then onward to Bagdogra.
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Yuvraj Singh To Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The Faces Behind Indias Six U19 World Cup Titles
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 10:42PM IST
From Yuvraj Singhs swagger back in 2000 to Vaibhav Suryavanshis record-breaking blitz in 2026, Indias Under-19 World Cup winning teams have offered a telling lens on the countrys future crop of superstars.
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Energy security top priority as India plans to diversify sourcing: MEA
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 10:36PM IST
After Goyal sidestepped a query on Russian oil imports, MEA said energy security for 1.4 billion people remains India's top priority
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GIC Re Q3 result: Profit falls 6% to 1,519 cr; income rises to 11,557 cr
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 10:32PM IST
GIC Re on Saturday reported a 6 per cent drop in net profit to Rs 1,519 crore for the third quarter ended December 2025.
The state-owned reinsurance company earned a net profit of Rs 1,621 crore in the October-December period of the last fiscal.
Total income of the re-insurer rose to Rs 11,557 crore in the quarter, compared to Rs 10,479 crore in the same quarter a year ago, GIC Re said in a regulatory filing.
Gross premium improved to Rs 10,987 crore during the third quarter of the current fiscal against Rs 9,968 crore a year ago period.
During the quarter, the premium earned rose to Rs 9,580 crore, as against Rs 8,540 crore in the same period a year ago.
The solvency ratio increased to 3.87 from 3.52 at the end of December 2024.
Total assets of the company rose to Rs 2,03,414 crore, as against Rs 1,88,953 crore in the same period of previous year.
GIC Re is the largest reinsurer in the domestic reinsurance market and leads most of the domestic companies' treaty programmes and .
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NDTV Profit Conclave 2026: STT Hike 'A Pill for Speculative Tendencies', Says FM Sitharaman
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 10:31PM IST
Sitharaman pushed back against fears of lasting damage to market sentiment, noting that domestic participation has helped cushion volatility.
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Trade, Markets and AI: India's Growth Playbook Emerges At NDTV Profit Conclave 2026
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 10:17PM IST
The highlight of the conclave was the government's firm stance on the newly negotiated India-US trade framework.
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INDIA MARKET | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 10:00PM IST
USA seamer Shadley van Schalkwyk ripped through Indias top order with a triple-wicket over at the Wankhede, turning a steady start into a sudden slide. Watch the 37-year-olds powerplay burst that thrust him into the World Cup spotlight.
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Embassy REIT declares distribution of 613 crore to unitholders for December quarter
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 9:57PM IST
Amit Shetty, Chief Executive Officer of Embassy REIT, said it was another strong quarter for Embassy REIT, underpinned by sustained leasing momentum, robust GCC demand across its gateway markets, and disciplined financial execution.
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INDIA MARKET | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 9:53PM IST
The Profit Conclave brings together some of the country's most influential policy makers and industry leaders to unpack the implications of the newly-forged India-US trade framework.
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NDTV Profit Conclave 2026: Goyal Lists Agri Products With Zero Concessions In India-US Deal
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 9:38PM IST
Goyal said that the centre was measured in implementing these agreements.
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Endeavour is to increase throughput, utilisation within safety mandates: Bharat Petroleum chief
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 9:30PM IST
The Bharat Petroleum chief also stated the refiner has amongst the highest capacity utilisation among peers in the industry.
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I-T dept releases draft rules, forms for new Income Tax Act; seeks public inputs
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 9:26PM IST
Along with the new draft rules and forms, two navigators one providing the mapping of the old rules and the new draft rules and the second providing the mapping of the old forms and the new draft forms is also provided for the guidance of stakeholders and the public
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INDIA MARKET | Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 9:15PM IST
Sitharaman stressed that trade agreements are not just about tariff lines but about providing predictability and market access for Indian businesses.
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