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Nifty100 PBT could have been 8.5% higher without labour Code effect
TCS, Infosys book one-time exceptional charges, while HDFC Bank absorbs higher wage costs directly into quarterly P&L
 "Nifty100 PBT could have been 8.5% higher without labour Code effect")
Oil holds near six-month high as investors track US-Iran tensions
Oil prices steadied near six-month highs as investors tracked US-Iran tensions, sanctions risks and a stronger dollar after a sharp monthly rally
 "Oil holds near six-month high as investors track US-Iran tensions")
Elon Musk's Spacex weighs merger with Tesla or xAI ahead of IPO plans
Elon Musk's SpaceX is exploring a potential merger with Tesla or AI firm xAI, a move that could reshape its IPO plans and consolidate Musk's business empire
 "Elon Musk's Spacex weighs merger with Tesla or xAI ahead of IPO plans")
Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails progress in Beijing
As Western leaders reel from Trump's unpredictability, Starmer is the latest to head to China
 "Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails progress in Beijing")
Apple rebounds in China with biggest quarterly sales in four years
Apple's iPhone 17 fuels a $25.5bn quarter in greater China, marking a sharp rebound and record holiday sales for the tech giant
 "Apple rebounds in China with biggest quarterly sales in four years")
WPL 2026 playoffs qualification scenarios: How Mi, GG, DC, UPW can qualify?
With two crucial league matches left, here's a detailed breakdown of what each team needs to do to qualify for the playoffs.
 "WPL 2026 playoffs qualification scenarios: How Mi, GG, DC, UPW can qualify?")
Nestle India sees strongest volume growth in 5 years; profit surges 45%
FMCG major reports 45.1% year-on-year jump in Q3 FY26 net profit, driven by volume-led sales growth, with confectionery and beverages leading performance
 "Nestle India sees strongest volume growth in 5 years; profit surges 45%")
What banning To Kill A Mockingbird tells us about fear, memory, and race
Over the years, Harper Lee's book has encountered pushback and bans, but in her centennial year, its lesson is as clear as it was when she wrote it: Silencing a mockingbird is difficult
 "What banning To Kill A Mockingbird tells us about fear, memory, and race")
Bajaj Auto posts record Q3 revenue and profit as EVs fuel domestic growth
Two-wheeler maker records its highest-ever quarterly revenue and profit in Q3 FY26, aided by premium motorcycles, strong EV sales and a rebound in exports
 "Bajaj Auto posts record Q3 revenue and profit as EVs fuel domestic growth")
Google India profit flat at ₹1,437 crore in FY25 as revenue dips 3.2%
Google India's standalone profit stayed flat at ₹1,436.9 crore in FY25 as revenue dipped and employee and tax expenses rose
 "Google India profit flat at ₹1,437 crore in FY25 as revenue dips 3.2%")
Menstrual health integral part of right to life and dignity, says SC
Court orders nationwide rollout of free menstrual hygiene facilities in schools, making the Union government's policy binding on all government and private institutions
 "Menstrual health integral part of right to life and dignity, says SC")
Judge bars prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione
A US judge has barred federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, citing flaws in the charge
 "Judge bars prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione")
India pavilion: A sizzling culinary experience in freezing Davos
From rajma chawal to filter coffee tiramisu, Chef Manu Chandra showcased India's culinary soft power at the India pavilion amid sub-zero Davos
 "India pavilion: A sizzling culinary experience in freezing Davos")
Ajit Pawar's death leaves Sharad Pawar with hard choices, not an exit
In the absence of his nephew, the responsibility of running the NCP estate may once again devolve on the patriarch, Sharad Pawar
 "Ajit Pawar's death leaves Sharad Pawar with hard choices, not an exit")
US Dept of Justice releases final 3 mn pages of Epstein files
The US Justice Department has released over 3 million additional pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files under a transparency law after months of public pressure
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A red-hot US economy under Donald Trump may not cool the way he hopes
Trump's high-growth push - fuelled by stimulus, deregulation and rate cuts - may heat up the US economy but risks persistent inflation and financial instability
 "A red-hot US economy under Donald Trump may not cool the way he hopes")
FM to interact with 30 college students on Feb 1 post Budget presentation
After presenting Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will interact with college students from across India to discuss its vision and youth impact
 "FM to interact with 30 college students on Feb 1 post Budget presentation")
PM Modi speaks to Venezuela's acting president on deepening bilateral ties
This was the first time the two leaders spoke since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States
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Dividend yield funds suit moderate-risk investors seeking lower volatility
These schemes invest in high-dividend stocks to cushion downside volatility, but they can underperform growth-oriented equity funds during strong bull market phases
 "Dividend yield funds suit moderate-risk investors seeking lower volatility")
Sir Tim's wondrous wired world and the mission to set the web right
Having invented the World Wide Web, Berners-Lee insisted that it be made free for anyone to access, thus denying himself, according to some accounts, a life of almost unimaginable material wealth
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