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As of 9.25 am, Sensex added 2,421 points, or 2.97 per cent, to reach 84,088, and Nifty gained 741 points, or 2.96 per cent to settle at 25,829. Mumbai: The Indian equity markets surged sharply by around 3 per cent early on Tuesday with broad-based buying across sectors

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The announcements by both U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the U.S. will reduce “reciprocal” tariffs on India from 25% to 18% are a major relief to Indian exporters, and indicate relations between the two countries are on the mend

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In Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Kanpur, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Noida, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Jaipur, and Ludhiana, 24-carat gold was priced at Rs 1,53,320 per 10 grams, 22-carat gold at Rs 1,40,550, and 18-carat gold at Rs 1,15,030. New Delhi: In a major development

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GIFT Nifty, earlier known as SGX Nifty, is a futures contract linked to the Nifty 50 and is widely tracked as an early signal of how Indian benchmark indices may open the next day. It is pointing to a sharp gap-up start for Indian markets on Tuesday

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Market Updates Today: A day after the market crash following the Budget's provision to hike Securities Transaction Tax (STT), the domestic equity market on Monday reclaimed much of its lost territory. After opening nearly flat, the NSE Nifty rose to the day's high

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Digital labour platforms – like fast food delivery and cab hailing services – are having a dramatic impact on people's labour rights and working conditions around the world. In western countries like the UK and the US, their rise has intensified a process of labour casualisation already

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Brussels would be "open‑minded" about discussing closer trade ties with the UK, including the possibility of working together on a customs union, the European Commissioner for finance has told the BBC. Valdis Dombrovskis said the bloc was "ready to engage" if the UK wanted to explore the move

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The announcement by US President Donald Trump to cut its reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18% marks a meaningful shift in India's export competitiveness. For several Indian export categories, the India-US trade deal is expected to provide a major relief

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The rupee gained 42 paise to close at 91.51 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (February 2, 2026), a day after the Union Budget 2026-27 was presented, largely as crude oil prices retreated from their elevated levels. Also Read | Rupee hits all-time low of 92 against U.S

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The Union Budget 2026 has proposed a significant change that directly affects investors who borrow funds to invest in dividend-paying stocks or mutual funds. The proposal removes the existing tax benefit that allowed investors to claim a deduction on interest paid for such borrowings

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The report from Crisil Intelligence said the focus is shifting to the long term—with reforms, improving ease of doing business, and inclusive growth getting centre stage. New Delhi: Union Budget 2026–27 kept a "long‑term vision at the forefront" by increasing capital expenditure

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The global ratings anticipates that these growth rates continue to place India above sovereign peers at similar income levels and should continue to support fiscal revenue increase. New Delhi: Robust consumer spending and public investments will maintain India's real GDP growth at 6

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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has demanded a parliamentary debate on trade deals with the US and EU. He criticizes Prime Minister Modi's diplomacy, stating India has surrendered its interests. US President Trump announced a trade deal, claiming it will boost American farm exports to India

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Congress MP KC Venugopal has raised concerns in Lok Sabha regarding the India-US trade deal. He stated the agreement could negatively impact Indian industries and farmers. Venugopal highlighted that details of the deal were not presented to Parliament

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The Delhi government is considering a proposal to construct a new bridge over the Yamuna River near the Signature Bridge or replace the old iron bridge to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity in the city's eastern parts, officials said

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has dismissed the DMK's allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party is pressuring actor-turned-politician Vijay to join the NDA, asserting that the ruling party's anxiety itself shows how politically consequential he has become in Tamil Nadu

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Banerjee contended that ongoing SIR will lead to disenfranchisement of lakhs of voters and disrupt the level playing field for parties in elections. She urged the court to direct that polls be held on the basis of rolls prepared last year. New Delhi: Mamata Banerjee has petitioned Supreme Court

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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal walked out of a crucial meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner, citing feelings of disrespect and humiliation. She called for an immediate cessation of the ongoing special intensive revision process of electoral rolls

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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday slammed Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Chief K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) who was questioned by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the phone-tapping case. Reacting to the development, Reddy said

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Hours before she was scheduled to lead a Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation to meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that Bengalis in the Capital were being

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A political row broke out after Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in Parliament quoted an excerpt from the unpublished memoir of former Army chief MM Naravane. The excerpt was about the political decision-making during the 2020 border tensions between India and China

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Actor-politician Vijay stated his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has grown significantly due to public support. He asserted that TVK alone possesses the strength to defeat the DMK in the upcoming Assembly elections. Vijay believes the electoral battle will be a direct contest between TVK and the

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Civil society groups and rural employment activists have criticised the Union Budget's allocations for rural job schemes, alleging that the government has offered little clarity on the transition from the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) to the new Viksit

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The BJP Parliamentary Board has appointed Tarun Chugh as the central observer for the election of the legislature party leader in Manipur. This move signals the potential formation of a new government in the northeastern state. NDA MLAs from Manipur have arrived in the national capital for

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Long hours at work, endless screen time, irregular meals, and chronic sleep debt have quietly reshaped the health of young and mid-career adults. Many people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s are finding that weight gain no longer responds to the usual fixes, such as fewer calories, more workouts

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World Cancer Day 2026: Cancer is one of the most challenging diseases, affecting millions worldwide and impacting not only the body but also emotional and social life. On 4 February, the world observes World Cancer Day, a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to

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Tarot Card Reading Horoscope Today For February 3: Step into the mystical realm as the tarot cards reveal what the universe has in store for you today. Whether you`re seeking clarity in love, career, or personal growth, today`s tarot insights offer powerful guidance tailored to your zodiac sign

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Salman Khan surprised friends by joining Jackie Shroff's intimate birthday celebration at short notice, earning praise for his gracious gesture. Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is indeed a bleeding heart. The actor joined his close friends for a gathering on a short notice

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5 minute viral video: After the 5 minute viral video hit the internet, Pak content creator Alina Amir released a video statement where she dismissed the reports. 5 minute viral video: A few days back, social media was abuzz with an intimate video widely being circulated online

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The Dalai Lama won a Grammy for his audiobook Meditations, celebrating peace, compassion, and hope. Dharamshala: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has been awarded a Grammy Award for his audiobook 'Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness The Dalai Lama' at the prestigious ceremony held

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On World Cancer Day, India must confront a hard truth. Head and neck cancers represent one of the largest and most neglected cancer burdens in the country, and tobacco is the single biggest driver behind it. This is not a disease of rare genetic bad luck. It is a man-made

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Reaching for an antacid has become almost as routine as drinking a cup of tea. For many people, acidity is seen as a harmless daily discomfort, something to suppress and move on from. But this common habit hides a dangerous misunderstanding. Acidity is not a disease; it is a symptom

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The 68th Grammy Awards have taken place in Los Angeles, with Kendrick Lamar the night's biggest winner for the second year in a row. The rapper took home five awards, including record of the year for Luther, a duet with SZA, and best rap album for GNX

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Veer Pahariya-Tara Sutaria: Neither Tara nor Veer have made any official confirmation. It is also not clear what made the two take such a step. Mumbai: Actor Veer Pahariya celebrated his birthday on Sunday in the presence of his friends. Orry took to his official Instagram handle and posted a video

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Weekly Numerology Predictions for Destiny Number 9: Know how your week will turn out in terms of career, love, health, lucky colour, lucky day, what caution to take, and more. Read on. Weekly Numerology Horoscope: In the mystical world of numerology

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Valentine's Week Calendar 2026: From romantic gestures to heartfelt confessions, Valentine's Week 2026 is all about celebrating love in its many forms. Here's the complete calendar with the significance of each day, so you never miss a moment

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Streaming live today, February 3, from 10:30 PM to 9:30 AM IST, the Cisco AI Summit 2026 brings together a rare gathering of global AI leaders to examine how artificial intelligence is being built, scaled, and governed at enterprise level. Live-streamed by The Economic Times and open with free

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Bitcoin investors liquidated $2.56 billion in recent days, according ​to data provider CoinGlass, as cryptocurrencies slumped following a sell-off ‌in other risk assets, including equities and precious metals. The wipeouts ​in both short and long bitcoin positions are far below

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Google is making it even harder for thieves to break into your Android phones with stronger anti-theft features offered with a new update recently. The company has already added offline device lock and theft detection lock a few years back and now we are seeing further impetus being given to

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up Meta Platforms and WhatsApp as it began hearing their appeals against the competition watchdog's penalty and directions, issued over WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy.A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant is hearing challenges to the National Company Law

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Airtel Free Subscription: The service was introduced as a special, short-term benefit to enhance Airtel's prepaid plans and give users a taste of premium AI capabilities. Airtel Free Subscription: Bharti Airtel has quietly pulled the plug on one of its most popular digital perks

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Oppo K14x India Launch: The upcoming model will succeed the Oppo K13x 5G, which was launched in June last year at a starting price of Rs. 11,999 for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. Oppo K14x India Launch: Chinese smartphone brand Oppo has announced that the Oppo K14x will officially launch

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The tax holiday announced for data centres in the budget is expected to increase demand for large industrial land parcels, accelerate data centre leasing and campus development, and draw long-term foreign capital into India's industrial and commercial real estate markets

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The developer of Notepad++ has reportedly noted that its software update mechanism was covertly hijacked for several months last year, with evidence suggesting the operation was carried out by a Chinese state sponsored threat group. According to Bleepingcomputer

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Robotaxi pioneer Waymo has raised another $16 billion to help fuel its ambition for its fleet of self-driving cars to provide rides throughout the world while other deep-pocketed rival services backed by Tesla and Amazon try to catch up. The fundraising announced Monday values Waymo at $126 billion

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The budget proposal to provide a 20-year tax holiday for overseas investors setting up data centres in India has caused discontent among domestic companies. They fear this policy would put Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google at a distinct advantage over Indian infrastructure companies

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PM Modi's New Watch Price: The wearable device features sapphire crystal glass on both the front and back with an internal anti-reflective coating for added scratch resistance. PM Modi's New Watch Price: PM Modi has once again shown his love for Indian-made products

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Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI has launched Grok Imagine 1.0, describing it as the platform's biggest upgrade yet. The new version brings longer video generation, higher resolution output and significantly improved sound, as the company pushes deeper into the fast growing AI video

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