US, India agree on framework for interim trade deal

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:37 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) The United States and India announced a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal, mutually beneficial trade, a step aimed at advancing talks toward a broader bilateral trade pact, as the White House formally announced to reduce the tariff on imports of Indian products from 25 per cent to 18 per cent.

IPO-bound NSE’s net profit drops 37 pc to Rs 2,408 crore in Q3

IANS | February 6, 2026 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) IPO-bound National Stock Exchange on Friday reported a sharp 37 per cent year-on-year drop in its consolidated net profit at Rs 2,408 crore in the October-December period (Q3 FY26), compared to Rs 3,834 crore in Q3 FY25.

Adani Group rolls out Rs 70,000 crore investment roadmap for Vidarbha

IANS | February 6, 2026 7:01 PM

Nagpur, Feb 6 (IANS) The Adani Group on Friday outlined a Rs 70,000 crore long-term investment roadmap for Vidarbha, across energy, infrastructure, logistics, aviation, and community development, positioning the Maharashtra region as a future hub of clean energy, industrial manufacturing, and integrated logistics.

Saints and seers slam Netflix film 'Ghooskhor Pandat', seek ban, apology from filmmakers

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:45 PM

Ayodhya, Feb 6 (IANS) Prominent religious saints and seers across the country have expressed strong resentment over Netflix's film 'Ghooskhor Pandat'. Several leading religious figures have sharply criticised the film, calling it harmful to society, adding that such a film title and content promoted hatred and could damage social harmony.