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Venezuela frees several opposition members as prisoner releases continue

Under mounting pressure from the US to free political prisoners, rights group Foro Penal said some 35 political prisoners were released on Sunday and that it was verifying additional cases

SpaceX to prioritise building 'self-growing city' on Moon, says Musk

Musk's comments echo a Wall Street Journal report on Friday, stating that SpaceX has told investors it would prioritise going to the moon first and attempt a trip to Mars at a later time

Apparel industry lauds India-US interim trade deal as 'father of all deals'

Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council hailed the India-US interim trade agreement noting that the sector had been facing significant challenges over the past six months due to US tariffs

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to boost domestic chip manufacturing

India has made steady progress in consolidating earlier investments into a full-stack value chain of its semiconductor ecosystem under ISM 1.0

IMD weather update: Rain, snowfall, dense fog forecast across North India

A western disturbance will bring rain and snowfall to Himalayan states, while dense to very dense fog is expected to affect the northern plains, including Delhi, till February 10

Asia rallies as Japan shares surge to record peak post Takaichi's win

Japan's Nikkei surged 4.2 per cent to all-time highs, with investors expecting increased spending and tax cuts

Hitachi Energy, Nykaa shares turn bullish; analysts see up to 26% upside

Navin Fluorine, Hitachi Energy India and Nykaa shares show strong bullish breakouts. Kunal Kamble of Bonanza recommends 'Buy' as he sees up to 26 per cent upside in stocks in near-term

Malaysia welcomes India's Brics 2026 chairmanship, push for UNSC reforms

India also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Malaysia's role as a BRICS Partner Country and noted Malaysia's aspiration to become a full member of the grouping

Emcure Pharma, Schaeffler shares look bullish; Osho Krishan suggests 'Buy'

Emcure Pharmaceuticals and Schaeffler shares show strong bullish technical setups. Osho Krishan of Angel One recommend 'Buy' with defined stop losses and target prices.

DDGS import cap at 500K tonnes offers distillers temporary relief

Capped DDGS imports under the India-US trade deal offer near-term relief to distillers, but larger quotas could pressure oilseed prices, farm incomes and domestic margins

Punjab needs a fiscal reset to avert debt spiral: Study to 16th FC

An ISB evaluation submitted to the 16th Finance Commission flags rising debt, subsidy pressures and weak revenues in Punjab, warning that the debt-to-GSDP ratio could cross 60 per cent by 2030-31

Farmers' bodies slam govt over India-US deal, announce protest on Feb 12

As trade and farmer unions announce a February 12 strike over the India-US trade deal, RSS affiliates back the government with caveats, while Opposition parties seek answers in Parliament

Best of BS Opinion: Trade deals a positive, but more reforms required

Today's Best of BS Opinion explores India's trade deals, RBI's stance amid base-year revisions, co-operatives' regulatory dilemma, equity market challenges, and Russia's wilderness in history

Vishwakarma allocation cut in FY27 despite steady loan processing by banks

Budgetary support for PM Vishwakarma has been cut in FY27 even as banks process lakhs of artisan loan applications, raising questions on credit absorption and scheme scale-up

India-US deal: Cost, crude quality may delay gains from US energy upside

Despite a thaw in trade talks, higher costs, logistics challenges and refinery constraints may limit any near-term boost in India's crude oil, gas and LPG imports from the US

ESAF SFB to apply for universal banking licence after 2 years, says MD

Thrissur-based ESAF Small Finance Bank will wait at least two years to seek a universal banking licence as it pivots to secured lending to improve asset quality and profitability

India-US trade deal: India's economic moves come with strategic strings

Pax Silica and import commitments highlight opportunities and risks

Holy sweet triggers sour political battle in Andhra as war of words erupts

SIT report on the alleged adulteration in Tirupati laddu led to a fresh war of words between TDP and YSRCP

2 elections, 2 different results: Aam Aadmi Party's 'great disruption'

AAP's contrasting performances in Punjab and Goa highlight growing questions over its centralised leadership model and refusal to forge alliances in local elections

Facing democracy test, Bangladesh at a crossroads ahead of elections

India will closely watch the first post-Hasina parliamentary polls, amid concerns over minority safety, regional alignments and a tight BNP-Islamist contest