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In a joint statement, the two countries said that they would "promptly implement this framework" and work toward finalising the interim agreement to achieve a mutually beneficial trade agreement (BTA).
Updated : Feb 7, 2026

Inside the India-US interim agreement: Reciprocal tariffs on India to come down to 18%, 0% duty on generic pharma

The details of the much-awaited agreement framework are out -- right from the size of the export market to tariff reductions to protected sectors. Check here

The proposal to disinvest IDBI Bank was first announced in the Union Budget for FY21 in February 2020.
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

IDBI Bank stake sale: Financial bids received; evaluation underway, says FinMin

The Union government and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) together hold around 90 per cent stake in IDBI Bank. As part of the transaction, the government is divesting its 30.48 per cent stake, while LIC is offloading 30.24 per cent.

Amid the escalating row, lead actor Manoj Bajpayee broke his silence by sharing Neeraj Pandey’s statement on X (formerly Twitter).
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

Ghooskhor Pandat row: Centre orders Netflix to take down teaser amid title controversy

The film, which was recently announced as part of Netflix India’s 2026 content slate, has triggered a political and social backlash in Uttar Pradesh. Today, the state government ordered the registration of an FIR against the film’s director over the title.  

CEO Silvio Campara calls India one of the world’s most important cultural hubs and a key growth market.
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

The Indian luxury market is a combination of innovation and heritage: Golden Goose CEO Silvio Campara

He talks to Business Today about the potential of the Indian market, the evolving tastes of the Gen Z customer and more

Musk added that such claims are frequently fabricated but strategically effective.
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

‘You’re killing baby pandas’: Musk says fraudsters use sympathy to block govt spending cuts

According to him, attempts to halt fraudulent payments often provoke immediate pushback from those affected — not through admissions of wrongdoing, but through emotionally charged narratives designed to preserve the flow of funds. 

IndiGo and Air India have recently faced a series of aircraft groundings because of safety related issues.
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

Aviation safety: Half of the passenger aircraft in India have had repeated defects   

These were found during surveillance conducted by DGCA. On the regulatory front, there are about 2,645 vacancies across civil aviation offices and regulatory bodies 

RBI Repo Rate
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

Gold, silver prices surge: RBI adds precious metals to inflation monitoring framework with onions, tomatoes

The RBI has cautioned that geopolitical risks, volatility in energy markets, and weather changes could introduce upside risks to inflation in the months ahead.

Mahindra announces largest integrated manufacturing facility in Nagpur
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

Mahindra to set up its largest integrated manufacturing facility in Nagpur, to exceed 5 lakh vehicles in annual production

The state-of-the-art manufacturing complex will be developed on 1,500 acres in the Vidarbha region, accompanied by a 150-acre supplier park in Sambhajinagar.

Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard explained how several luxury watchmakers, after a slowdown in China last year, are turning their focus to India.
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

India’s contribution to Rado’s global sales in double digits: CEO Adrian Bosshard

A lot of luxury brands, who lost business in China last year, are now jumping to India, says Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard.

The alternative, more dystopian scenario, Vembu warned, is one of centralised control — where the ownership of AI systems enables rent-seeking and concentration of power, potentially exacerbating inequality and social fragmentation.  
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

‘I include myself’: Why Sridhar Vembu warns coders should prepare for life after AI

“I don’t say this in panic, but with calm acceptance and embrace,” Vembu wrote on X, suggesting that the shift should be viewed as a structural change rather than a crisis. 

Allocations remain concentrated in Education (34.76%) and Healthcare (20.48%), followed by environmental sustainability, rural development and livelihood enhancement
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

HDFC, Reliance Industries top CSR contributors in India: CareEdge  

India’s CSR spending surged to Rs 34,909 crore in FY24 with rural development and environmental projects gaining momentum, education and healthcare attract over half of the CSR funds

Air India fuel switch incident: Authorities probe if crew followed protocol
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

Air India launches probe to determine if crew followed protocol in Boeing fuel-switch incident: Report

Britain’s aviation watchdog has given Air India a one-week deadline to submit a detailed response, warning of possible regulatory action if requirements are not met.

RBI MPC: Gov Malhotra decided not to change repo rate in the February policy review
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

RBI MPC: Why was the repo rate not changed? Gov Malhotra calls decision ‘appropriate’

RBI MPC announcements: This comes even as RBI reduced policy rate by 125 basis points since February 2025. In the last policy review in December, the RBI trimmed the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent. 

RBI MPC: New GDP and inflation series will be out in a few days, says Governor Sanjay Malhotra
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

RBI MPC: Will have new GDP, inflation series in a few days, says Gov Sanjay Malhotra

RBI MPC announcements: “Going forward, the MPC will be guided by the evolving macroeconomic conditions and the outlook based on data from the new series in charting the future course of monetary policy,” said Governor Malhotra. 

RBI MPC adjusts FY26 CPI outlook to 2.1%, core inflation stays muted
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

RBI MPC revises FY26 inflation forecast to 2.1%, central bank flags food and global risks

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has increased its inflation predictions for the first two quarters of fiscal year 2027

RBI MPC: Gov Malhotra said India's GDP growth is expected to be 7.4 per cent this year
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

RBI MPC: Gov Malhotra pegs GDP growth rate at 7.4% this year

RBI MPC announcements: Economic activity is expected to hold well, he said. Trade deals augur well for the economy, said Governor Malhotra.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

RBI MPC update: Central bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, takes neutral stance

RBI MPC meeting today: After the RBI maintained the status quo on the repo rate, BSE Sensex fell 342 points to 82,791 and Nifty slipped 127 points to 25,515 on Friday.

Around 50% of India's audited planes show repeat snags
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

Half of India’s audited planes show repeated snags; Air India, IndiGo top list, reveals govt data

Alongside airline audits, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) increased its regulatory oversight last year.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
Updated : Feb 6, 2026

RBI MPC: Governor Malhotra to announce monetary policy decision; what to expect

The Sanjay Malhotra-led Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) wrapped up its sixth and final bi-monthly meeting of FY26 on Thursday, with the repo rate decision scheduled to be unveiled later today

Following standard procedure, the delivery executive proceeded to the designated drop-off point.
Updated : Feb 5, 2026

'Just throw it, it’s all garbage': Woman uses Rapido to deliver trash, viral video triggers civic sense debate

In the clip, a Rapido porter service driver is seen arriving at a woman’s doorstep, ready for a routine pick-up. She hands over a neatly sealed cardboard box, which gives no hint of its contents.

The Kolkata Metro holds a unique place in India’s urban transport history.
Updated : Feb 5, 2026

'Clean, modern, not overcrowded': Foreigner’s Kolkata Metro praise goes viral, sparks debate on city’s public transport

The post quickly gained traction, drawing a mix of appreciation, scepticism and humour from users. Some questioned whether the experience reflected typical travel conditions.