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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
 "Facing democracy test, Bangladesh at a crossroads ahead of elections")
The Oak And The Larch: Russian history through a prism of woods and trees
A new book traces how Russia's forests shaped its history, literature and power - from religious exiles and empire-building to gulags, nationalism and climate change
 "The Oak And The Larch: Russian history through a prism of woods and trees")
Cybersecurity biggest risk for enterprises, says FICCI-EY report
Cybersecurity breaches have emerged as the top risk shaping enterprise performance, followed by AI adoption gaps, workforce challenges and ESG compliance, a joint FICCI-EY report said
 "Cybersecurity biggest risk for enterprises, says FICCI-EY report")
Airtel seeks reassessment and recalculation, not deferment on AGR dues
It may invest $6 bn into data centres to scale up capacity to 1 Gw by 2030
 "Airtel seeks reassessment and recalculation, not deferment on AGR dues")
Stable environment: Base-year revisions may not have immediate implications
The RBI's MPC held rates steady, citing improved growth and benign inflation, while announcing regulatory steps to boost credit flow and strengthen digital payment safety
 "Stable environment: Base-year revisions may not have immediate implications")
Gig hiring likely to surge in 2026 as qcom, ecom expand beyond metros
E-commerce and quick commerce platforms are set to add nearly a million gig workers in 2026, driven by last-mile delivery demand and rapid expansion of dark stores in non-metro cities
 "Gig hiring likely to surge in 2026 as qcom, ecom expand beyond metros")
After the trade deal: Exporters will benefit if New Delhi stays active
The India-US interim trade framework signals a thaw in ties, tariff relief for exporters, protected farm interests, and a renewed push for reforms to make trade gains sustainable
 "After the trade deal: Exporters will benefit if New Delhi stays active")
Recent trade deals are a relief, but high valuations remain a headwind
Trade deals ease risks for Indian equities, but weak demand and stretched valuations raise questions over whether optimism-especially in smallcaps-can turn into a sustained bull run
 "Recent trade deals are a relief, but high valuations remain a headwind")
US widened lead in India's overall FPI holdings in Jan 2026, shows data
Share across debt, equity rose from 39.7% a year ago to 41% in Jan 2026
 "US widened lead in India's overall FPI holdings in Jan 2026, shows data")
T20 WC 2026 Group B points table: Sri Lanka, Ireland, Australia rankings
The next game in the group, between Zimbabwe and Oman, will take place tomorrow.
 "T20 WC 2026 Group B points table: Sri Lanka, Ireland, Australia rankings")
New CBDT rules may focus on risk-based cross-border RPTs: Experts
The draft norms reduce delegated legislation, with their number proposed to be cut to 333 from 511
 "New CBDT rules may focus on risk-based cross-border RPTs: Experts")
Co-operative banks: RBI's inclusivity pitch runs into regulatory dilemma
The RBI needs to think out of the box vis-a-vis cooperative banks
 "Co-operative banks: RBI's inclusivity pitch runs into regulatory dilemma")
Sri Lanka vs Ireland HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: SL get opening win, beat IRE by 20 runs
Sri Lanka gave Ireland a challenging total of 163/6 to defend as their spinners and pacers were brilliant on the night. Theekshana and Hasaranga picked up 3-fers on the night.
 "Sri Lanka vs Ireland HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: SL get opening win, beat IRE by 20 runs")
Eway bill generation rises 43% in January, the second-highest ever
E-way bill generation rose to 136.83 million in January, the second-highest monthly level on record, marking a 42.6 per cent year-on-year increase amid stronger goods movement
 "Eway bill generation rises 43% in January, the second-highest ever")
Negotiating trade deals from a position of strength, says Piyush Goyal
Goyal said India would face no difficulty in purchasing goods worth $500 billion from the United States over the next five years under a proposed bilateral trade pact
 "Negotiating trade deals from a position of strength, says Piyush Goyal")
Union Budget 2026-27 surprises that faded amid India-US trade deal noise
The most visible reform that affects all international travellers arriving in India and a pleasant surprise is the introduction of the Baggage Rules, 2026
 "Union Budget 2026-27 surprises that faded amid India-US trade deal noise")
Market rally hinges on earnings revival, valuation comfort: Chhaochharia
Indian equities may stay range-bound unless earnings revive or valuations turn more attractive, says UBS, noting moderation in FPI selling but limited near-term upside
 "Market rally hinges on earnings revival, valuation comfort: Chhaochharia")
India-US trade deal: Cheaper Harleys likely to test Enfield's pricing power
The tariff removal will lower prices of Harley's large-displacement imported motorcycles, which retail between ₹14.5 lakh and ₹45.8 lakh
 "India-US trade deal: Cheaper Harleys likely to test Enfield's pricing power")
Fund Pick: DSP ELSS Tax Saver, a lock-in that paid investors back
ELSS curbed churn, lifting long-term and SIP returns above category averages
 "Fund Pick: DSP ELSS Tax Saver, a lock-in that paid investors back")
Bengal Budget signals poll-year outreach: Why experts are hardly surprised
The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC govt continues to focus on women-centric and welfare schemes, ahead of crucial elections
 "Bengal Budget signals poll-year outreach: Why experts are hardly surprised")