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Can AI catch breast cancer earlier? New Lancet study shows promising results

A large Swedish trial published in The Lancet suggests AI-supported mammography can detect more breast cancers earlier and reduce aggressive interval cancers, without replacing radiologists

Budget gives certain NRI professionals 5-year tax break on overseas income

Budget 2026-27 has introduced a significant tax incentive for non-resident Indian (NRI) professionals who come to India to work under government-notified schemes.

SICCI says business momentum between Indian-Singapore building steadily

SICCI has hosted multiple Indian delegations in Singapore creating direct dialogue with Singapore businesses and the Indian diaspora

India, China, southeast Asia set to dominate air travel growth, report says

According to Alton Aviation Consultancy, India is one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets, underpinned by robust economic fundamentals and a rapidly expanding middle class

Clintons agree to testify before House panel probing Jeffrey Epstein

A full House vote had been planned this week to hold the Clintons in criminal contempt if they continued to defy subpoenas in its inquiry into Epstein and his activities

Gold, Asian stocks surge as metal markets calm, US factory data lifts

Gold and Asian equities rebounded on Tuesday as trading conditions steadied following sharp swings in metals markets, with sentiment helped by stronger-than-expected US factory data

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Top bank stocks to buy amid PSL push

Motilal Oswal Financial Services explains how priority sector lending is shifting from regulatory burden to earnings lever for banks and highlights HDFC Bank and Indian Bank as top stock picks

Stocks to Watch today: RIL, Policybazaar, Hyundai Motor, Paytm, Tata Power

Stocks to Watch today, Feb 3: Stocks from sectors influenced by Trump's tariff measures, including pharma, IT, textiles, jewellery, chemicals, and auto, are set to remain in focus on Tuesday

Stocks to buy today: Shrikant Chouhan recommends M&M, Delhivery as top bets

Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak Securities recommends Mahindra & Mahindra and Delhivery as stocks to buy today. Check CMP, targets, support-resistance levels, and key growth triggers

Justice Dept says it removed Epstein files that may reveal victim details

It blamed the release of sensitive information that drew an outcry from victims and their lawyers on mistakes that were 'technical or human error'

Elon Musk merges SpaceX with his AI business at $1.25 trillion valuation

SpaceX had been planning an IPO that could raise as much as $50 billion, in what would be the biggest initial share sale to date

Trump urges House to vote quickly to end partial government shutdown

Democrats are refusing to provide the votes House Speaker Mike Johnson needs to push the package forward as they try to rein in the Trump administration's deportation operations

Turkey seeks to broker talks between US-Iran to avert military escalation

Neither the US nor Iran has confirmed whether they plan to take part in any negotiations

Dense fog, rain and snowfall alerts keep North India in winter's grip

North India remains under cold wave as western disturbances trigger rain and snowfall alerts across the hills, while Delhi records its lowest maximum February temperature in four years

Would like defence spending at 2.5% of GDP in 5 years: Rajesh Kumar Singh

The share of domestic firms in the value of capital procurement was 87% in FY25. This level will never fall below 75%

Centre can pursue $3.8 bn arbitral award against Reliance Industries

Delhi HC allows govt to file appeal against single-judge Bench order

Budget 2026: Coal freight, AC 3-tier may throw Rlys' FY26 revenue off track

The budget numbers released on Sunday peg the railways earning at Rs 2.78 trillion in the current financial year, according to the revised estimates (RE), against a BE target of Rs 3.01 trillion

Budget 2026: Govt should have a clear road map for disinvestment target

Even for 2025-26, miscellaneous capital receipts were budgeted at ₹47,000 crore, but were later revised down

Devolution for growth: 16th FC rejigs inter-state formula with care

State governments have long argued that their space for policy experimentation and autonomy has been shrinking

Best of BS Opinion: From fiscal transfers to a world without rules

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today