Fiery Senate clash on US economy, banks

IANS | February 6, 2026 10:04 AM

Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) A sharp partisan clash over inflation, bank regulation and financial stability dominated a Senate Banking Committee hearing on as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the administration’s economic record and the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s 2025 annual report.

AI emerges as new risk for US financial system: Bessent

IANS | February 6, 2026 9:58 AM

Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) Artificial intelligence has emerged as a priority risk for the US financial system, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent telling Congress that regulators are stepping up oversight of how AI is used across markets and institutions.

Indian Army renames 246 roads, buildings to shed colonial legacy

IANS | February 6, 2026 9:49 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The campaign to break free from the colonial mindset continues, with the Indian Army renaming 246 roads and buildings that carried British-era names. The move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to shed symbols of colonial rule and reclaim India’s historical and cultural identity.

Whoopi Goldberg says she is not good with relationships

IANS | February 6, 2026 9:37 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 6 (IANS) Hollywood actress Whoopi Goldberg has said that she is “not cut out to be in a relationship”. The actress has been single for several decades since her 1995 divorce from actor Lyle Trachtenberg.

Key RBI repo rate decision today, tone and forward guidance to be watched

IANS | February 6, 2026 9:19 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to announce its decision on the key policy rate on Friday, with economists expecting Central Bank to take a pause in February after the December 2025 rate cut -- with tone and forward guidance to be closely watched.

Prayer is America’s superpower: Trump

IANS | February 6, 2026 8:49 AM

Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) Donald Trump told lawmakers and religious leaders that faith is central to America’s strength, declaring that “prayer is America’s superpower” as he addressed the National Prayer Breakfast.