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Indian students going abroad fall 31% in 3 years as visa rules tighten
From 9.08 lakh in 2023 to 6.26 lakh in 2025, government data shows a steady drop in Indians heading overseas for higher education
 "Indian students going abroad fall 31% in 3 years as visa rules tighten")
Ashok Leyland up 3%, hovers near 52-week high post Q3; analysts weigh
In the December quarter, Ashok Leyland posted a 5 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to ₹862 crore, compared to ₹820 crore during the corresponding period last year
 "Ashok Leyland up 3%, hovers near 52-week high post Q3; analysts weigh")
Brokerages remain cautiously optimistic on M&M post Q3; stock down 2%
The selling pressure on the counter came after brokerages remained cautiously optimistic on M&M post its Q3FY26 numbers released on Tuesday, during market hours
 "Brokerages remain cautiously optimistic on M&M post Q3; stock down 2%")
Zydus agrees to pay $120 million to settle US patent dispute with Astellas
The deal will enable the company to continue marketing its generic Mirabegron in the United States, Zydus said, adding that other terms and conditions of the agreement are confidential
 "Zydus agrees to pay $120 million to settle US patent dispute with Astellas")
Seattle reaches $29 mn settlement with family of Indian grad student
Jaahnavi Kandula was hit by Officer Kevin Dave, who was driving as fast as 119 kph in a 40-kph zone as he responded to a drug overdose call
 "Seattle reaches $29 mn settlement with family of Indian grad student")
Lenskart Solutions hit all-time high on posting Q3; brokerages hike TP
In the December quarter, Lenskart Solutions posted a multi-fold jump in year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in net profit for Q3FY26 to ₹131 crore, compared to ₹1.85 crore in Q3FY25
 "Lenskart Solutions hit all-time high on posting Q3; brokerages hike TP")
Teen steals police gun, kills one in school attack in southern Thailand
The school's director died in a hospital in the early hours of Thursday after being severely wounded in the attack
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LG Electronics sees worst intraday fall post listing, slides 8% post Q3
LG Electronics reported a weak set of results, weighed down by subdued performance in the home appliances segment amid post-Diwali demand softness, analysts at Motilal Oswal said
 "LG Electronics sees worst intraday fall post listing, slides 8% post Q3")
Delhi AQI improves but remains 'poor'; haze lingers while mercury rises
Several stations report better readings compared to the previous day, yet Delhi's overall AQI stays 'poor' as misty mornings continue and maximum temperatures climb
 "Delhi AQI improves but remains 'poor'; haze lingers while mercury rises")
Will PM listen or 'grip' on him too strong: Rahul Gandhi slams US deal
Gandhi's attack on the government came a day after he alleged that the India-US interim trade deal was a "wholesale surrender", with India's energy security handed over to America
 "Will PM listen or 'grip' on him too strong: Rahul Gandhi slams US deal")
Russian govt attempts to block Meta's WhatsApp, promotes state-backed app
Initially, authorities slowed down the app, but the latest move is more serious and wide-ranging
 "Russian govt attempts to block Meta's WhatsApp, promotes state-backed app")
Flipkart eyes food delivery entry, plans Bengaluru pilot launch by June
Flipkart is exploring entry into online food delivery, with a pilot likely in Bengaluru by mid-2026; the company is studying whether to launch its own app or use ONDC to compete with Zomato and Swiggy
 "Flipkart eyes food delivery entry, plans Bengaluru pilot launch by June")
Trade union strike disrupts normal life in Kerala, transport services hit
Though the state government declared a dies-non for government employees, attendance at offices was expected to remain low as transport vehicles remained off the roads
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Trump hails trade deal with India as historic, says US coal exports to rise
"We're now exporting coal all over the world, and the quality of our coal is supposed to be, the finest anywhere in the world," he said
 "Trump hails trade deal with India as historic, says US coal exports to rise")
4-member DGCA team visits Ajit Pawar plane crash site in Baramati
During their visit on Wednesday, they reviewed the CCTV camera footage and videos linked to the January 28 incident, said local officials
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Budget session: LS to present reports, discuss Labour Law Amendment Bill
BJP MPs Harendra Singh Malik and Rajkumar Chahar will also present reports (in Hindi and English) of the Committee on Government Assurances
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Q3 results today: Coal India, ONGC, HUL, and HAL among more than 500 firms
Q3FY26 company results: Firms including Biocon, Lupin, Petronet LNG, IRCTC, Indraprastha Gas, Schneider Electric and are also to release their October-December earnings today
 "Q3 results today: Coal India, ONGC, HUL, and HAL among more than 500 firms")
Fractal Analytics IPO allotment today; check status, GMP, listing date
Investors can check their Fractal Analytics IPO allotment status on the official NSE and BSE websites, as well as on the registrar's portal, MUFG Intime India
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FIIs pull out ₹333 bn in January; smart money moves from FMCG to metals
Jan'26 witnessed sharpest outflow of Rs333bn since Aug'25. FMCG, healthcare and consumer services saw highest outflows in Jan'26
 "FIIs pull out ₹333 bn in January; smart money moves from FMCG to metals")
T20 World Cup 2026 today's matches: SL vs OMN, NEP vs ITA, IND vs NAM
The biggest game of the day will be played in New Delhi when hosts India take on Namibia in a Group A clash.
