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India commits $500 bn investment, to end Russian oil purchases: White House
These remarks were made by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday
 "India commits $500 bn investment, to end Russian oil purchases: White House")
'No drama': Nvidia's Jensen Huang says OpenAI investment plan on track
The latest clarification came after reports suggested Nvidia had paused or slowed its $100 billion investment plans in OpenAI
 "'No drama': Nvidia's Jensen Huang says OpenAI investment plan on track")
India will cut tariffs on most industrial, agri goods under deal, says US
USTR said India will lower tariffs on a wide array of US industrial, agricultural goods to 0% and Trump's historic deal with India delivers unprecedented market access for American farmers
 "India will cut tariffs on most industrial, agri goods under deal, says US")
World Cancer Day 2026: Theme explained, history, and why awareness matters
World Cancer Day 2026 marks February 4 with the theme 'United by Unique', tracing the day's history and underlining why prevention, screening and equitable access to cancer care matter worldwide
 "World Cancer Day 2026: Theme explained, history, and why awareness matters")
Walmart becomes first retailer worth $1 trn: What it means and what's next
Walmart's entry is significant because trillion-dollar valuations are usually linked to technology firms
 "Walmart becomes first retailer worth $1 trn: What it means and what's next")
DGCA begins probe after Air India, IndiGo aircraft touch wingtips in Mumbai
Following the incident, both aircraft were taken back to their respective bays for inspection. Officials from the DGCA's Mumbai office have reached the site to assess the situation and conduct further
 "DGCA begins probe after Air India, IndiGo aircraft touch wingtips in Mumbai")
Gold price rises ₹10 to ₹1,53,940, silver falls ₹100 to ₹2,79,900
The price of 22-carat gold rose by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,41,110
 "Gold price rises ₹10 to ₹1,53,940, silver falls ₹100 to ₹2,79,900")
RBI likely to keep policy rates unchanged as trade deal reduces urgency
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has already cut rates by 125 basis points since last February, bringing the policy repo rate down to 5.25 per cent
 "RBI likely to keep policy rates unchanged as trade deal reduces urgency")
Manish Tewari questions govt on India-US trade deal, seeks clarity
Congress MP Manish Tewari questions the math behind the India-US trade deal, seeking clarity from the government on tariff cuts and Washington's $500-billion trade claims
 "Manish Tewari questions govt on India-US trade deal, seeks clarity")
Delhi AQI slips to 'very poor'; IMD issues alert for dense fog conditions
Air quality in the national capital worsened to very poor category amid dense fog, while the IMD issued a yellow alert warning of reduced visibility, thunderstorms and gusty winds in isolated areas
 "Delhi AQI slips to 'very poor'; IMD issues alert for dense fog conditions")
Elon Musk hits record $800 billion net worth after SpaceX-xAI merger
The SpaceX-xAI deal pushed Elon Musk's net worth past $800 billion, making him the richest person the world has ever seen
 "Elon Musk hits record $800 billion net worth after SpaceX-xAI merger")
Fractal Analytics sets IPO price band, eyes ₹14,450 crore valuation
Fractal will launch its IPO for retail investors on February 9, while anchor investors can bid on February 6
 "Fractal Analytics sets IPO price band, eyes ₹14,450 crore valuation")
Spanish govt plans to ban social media access for children under 16
Spain's move comes amid a broader European push to tighten regulations on children's online activity
 "Spanish govt plans to ban social media access for children under 16")
'Punitive demolitions' persist in UP despite SC ban: Allahabad HC
The bench observed that it came across various cases in which the notice for demolition was issued to the occupants immediately after the commission of an offence
 "'Punitive demolitions' persist in UP despite SC ban: Allahabad HC")
Asia stocks unsteady, oil jumps on Gulf tensions, gold makes a comeback
Oil prices climbed after the US shot down an Iranian drone and armed boats approached a US-flagged vessel in a key waterway, while precious metals found a firmer footing after a recent rout
 "Asia stocks unsteady, oil jumps on Gulf tensions, gold makes a comeback")
PM Modi to speak in Lok Sabha today on Motion of Thanks to President
The House has allotted 18 hours for the discussion, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to reply today
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Tremors felt in Kolkata after earthquake hits Myanmar, Bangladesh, Tibet
Earlier on Tuesday, an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck Myanmar at about 9:04 PM. It occurred at a depth of 27 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks
 "Tremors felt in Kolkata after earthquake hits Myanmar, Bangladesh, Tibet")
Gas tanker overturns, cripples traffic overnight on Mumbai-Pune Expressway
The vehicles remained stationary near the accident site for several hours, with passengers deprived of food, water, and toilet facilities
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Q3 results today: Tata Power, Bajaj Finserv, JSW Cement among 141 firms
Q3FY26 company results: Firms including Bajaj Holdings & Investment, Trent, NHPC, Emami, and Cummins India are also to release their October-December earnings today
 "Q3 results today: Tata Power, Bajaj Finserv, JSW Cement among 141 firms")
Musk's xAI merger with SpaceX poses bigger threat to OpenAI, Anthropic
Musk is attempting to supercharge his efforts to build more powerful AI systems with help from one of his most successful ventures
 "Musk's xAI merger with SpaceX poses bigger threat to OpenAI, Anthropic")