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Birla had genuine concerns over PM's safety, LS sources rebut Opposition

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, along with some opposition leaders, also met Birla and apprised him about the issues he wants to raise in the House

Kotak Mahindra Bank CTO Bhavnish Lathia resigns, Nilesh Chaudhari steps in

Kotak Mahindra Bank said CTO Bhavnish Lathia has resigned citing personal reasons and will step down in February 2026; Nilesh Chaudhari has been appointed his successor

Ashwini Vaishnaw discusses India-US strategic ties with Sergio Gor

Vaishnaw looks forward to strong US participation in AI Summit

Whither Human Rights in India: A layered account of liberty's erosion

At a moment when the so-called fringe has become the mainstream, this book offers a layered account of the erosion of liberty and the severity of our times

Russia will actively support BRICS agenda presented by Indian chair: Lavrov

India formally assumed on January 1, 2026, the chairmanship of BRICS, a 10-member bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, along with five new members

CPI base revision reflects both methodological rigour, practical relevance

MoSPI's revised CPI modernises price collection, updates weights and aligns with global standards, reshaping how inflation trends are measured and interpreted

Quality funds: Long-term investors seeking sustainable gains may invest

These funds carry valuation risk and can lag during speculative phases of bull markets

Bata India Q3 net profit up 12.6% at ₹66.1 cr, revenue rises 2.8%

It had posted a net profit of ₹58.7 crore in the previous October-December a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Bata India

SBI shares hit record high after Q3; brokerages raise target up to ₹1,300

SBI shares hit a fresh all-time high after Q3FY26 results beat estimates. Brokerages raise earnings forecasts and target prices to ₹1,300, maintaining buy calls

Overhaul the labour regime: Unions ill-prepared for tech reshaping work

India needs simpler, more flexible labour Codes and modernised trade unions, not a return to 29 outdated laws that hurt productivity, formalisation and competitiveness

71% Indians want cap on hotel room rates during peak demand: Survey

With Delhi hotel rates surging ahead of the India AI Impact Summit, a survey shows most Indian consumers want a ceiling on room tariffs and stronger government action against excessive pricing

FM Sitharaman counters DMK; Oppn mulls notice for removal of Speaker

As Budget debate triggers sharp exchanges in Parliament, Sitharaman rebuts DMK charges while the Opposition considers a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Renting a home may not get cheaper even as demand slows: Report

During the October-December quarter, rental demand fell 2.4% compared to the previous quarter, but rents still increased by about 2.2% across India

A paradigm shift: Threat is increasing for routine IT roles across services

The advent of useful new technology always leads to disruption as some functions are phased out. For example, horse breeders suffered an apocalypse when the automobile arrived

A START for multilateralism: Nuclear proliferation needs a global treaty

The US and Russia currently account for 90 per cent of all nuclear weapons. But there are now a total of nine nuclear-armed states, which collectively account for 12,241 warheads as of January 2025

Zomato launches AI-powered hotline to simplify delivery partner onboarding

The AI-enabled hotline converts Zomato's multi-step delivery partner onboarding into a WhatsApp-based process completed in under 30 minutes, with strong early response

ED constitutes SIT to probe cases against Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group

The Supreme Court, while reviewing cases against ADAG, last week directed the ED to constitute an SIT that will undertake a "fair, independent, prompt and dispassionate" probe into the case

Banks can extend collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh to MSEs: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended the directions related to 'Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector'

Piyush Goyal to meet exporters on Feb 11 as India eyes major trade pacts

The meeting is important as India and the US have finalised a framework for signing the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement

The asset-class conundrum: Where should investors allocate money now?

The asset classes that seem to offer some comfort are the much-ignored debt (looks attractive relative to equities) and, to some extent, domestic large cap equities