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US clears Nvidia's H200 chip sales to China, sparking security debate
According to the regulations, the chips will be reviewed by a third-party testing lab to confirm their technical AI capabilities before they can be shipped to China
 "US clears Nvidia's H200 chip sales to China, sparking security debate")
2025 best year for Indian cinema since pandemic despite lower footfalls
India's box office crossed ₹13,000 crore in 2025 as ticket prices surged and regional cinema surprised, even as overall footfalls slipped
 "2025 best year for Indian cinema since pandemic despite lower footfalls")
10-minute delivery promise fades for consumers, riders see no change
Delivery workers say companies have not communicated any changes to timelines or incentives, even as quick-commerce platforms remove 10-minute delivery claims from consumer-facing apps
 "10-minute delivery promise fades for consumers, riders see no change")
Infosys Q3 net profit down 2.2% at ₹6,654 crore on new Labour Codes
Raises FY26 revenue growth guidance in range of 3-3.5%
 "Infosys Q3 net profit down 2.2% at ₹6,654 crore on new Labour Codes")
India registers new cow breed that gives 11-19 kgs per day milk yield
Developed by NDRI Karnal, the synthetic Karan Fries cow breed combines high productivity with resilience, delivering peak daily milk yields of up to 46.5 kg
 "India registers new cow breed that gives 11-19 kgs per day milk yield")
Bajaj Auto plans to take Chetak EV scooters to over 100 countries
Bajaj Auto is planning a phased expansion of its Chetak electric scooter to over 100 countries, focusing on localisation and its global distributor network rather than an aggressive rollout
 "Bajaj Auto plans to take Chetak EV scooters to over 100 countries")
Indian Railways awards €62 million loco maintenance contract to Alstom
French rolling stock maker Alstom has secured a €62 million Indian Railways contract to maintain WAG-12B electric locomotives at the Sabarmati depot till 2031
 "Indian Railways awards €62 million loco maintenance contract to Alstom")
Aule Space raises $2 mn to develop satellite life extension jetpacks
Aule Space has raised $2 mn in pre-seed funding led by pi ventures to build autonomous satellite jetpacks that dock with geostationary
 "Aule Space raises $2 mn to develop satellite life extension jetpacks")
Resolve all land disputes in Uttarakhand within month: CM to officials
Dhami noted that land disputes directly affect the lives of ordinary citizens and can lead to problems in law and order and social harmony
 "Resolve all land disputes in Uttarakhand within month: CM to officials")
World on a precipice as trade, tech become weapons of influence: WEF
The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026 warns that geoeconomic confrontation and armed conflict are rising as trade, finance and technology are increasingly weaponised
 "World on a precipice as trade, tech become weapons of influence: WEF")
US net migration turns negative in 2025 as new arrivals sharply fall
While the administration stepped up removals, the report said the decline was largely due to fewer entries rather than deportations alone
 "US net migration turns negative in 2025 as new arrivals sharply fall")
Centre appoints senior IPS officer Rakesh Aggarwal as NIA chief
Aggarwal, a 1994 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, is currently special director general in the anti-terror agency
 "Centre appoints senior IPS officer Rakesh Aggarwal as NIA chief")
Ukraine defence minister says 200,000 deserted as 2 million dodged draft
He said the military had faced some 200,000 troop desertions and draft-dodging by around 2 million people
 "Ukraine defence minister says 200,000 deserted as 2 million dodged draft")
Telcos seek pricing cap on in-building network infra at public places
COAI has asked the regulator to examine NMIAL's conduct on RoW denial and seek a cost-based pricing framework, including ceilings, for in-building telecom infrastructure at airports and similar public
 "Telcos seek pricing cap on in-building network infra at public places")
US pauses immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries
The freeze will remain active until the US can ensure that new immigrants will not extract wealth from the American people
 "US pauses immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries")
Best of BS Opinion: Why India's growth looks strong but feels hesitant
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
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Kashi-Tamil Sangamam and a tribute to 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'
The Prime Minister reflects on the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, highlighting India's civilisational unity, cultural exchange, youth participation and the enduring spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat
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RBI clears Japan's SMBC to set up wholly owned subsidiary in India
Months after acquiring a 24.21% stake in Yes Bank, Japan's SMBC has received RBI's in-principle approval to set up a wholly owned banking subsidiary in India
 "RBI clears Japan's SMBC to set up wholly owned subsidiary in India")
Gold, silver extend record-breaking rallies as uncertainty persists
Spot silver was up 5.6 per cent to $91.797 per ounce, after scaling a record high of $92.23
 "Gold, silver extend record-breaking rallies as uncertainty persists")
Exports to China rose in 2025, but trade deficit hit record high at $116 bn
Indian exports to China which over the years struggled to make headway climbed to $19.75 billion between January and December last year
 "Exports to China rose in 2025, but trade deficit hit record high at $116 bn")