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UK leader's aide quits over Mandelson ambassador role, Epstein ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff resigned Sunday over the furore surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK ambassador to the US despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

UK leader's aide quits over Mandelson ambassador role, Epstein ties
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

The contours of fintech 2.0 are becoming clear in era of AI governance

The industry is shifting from pandemic-era exuberance to AI-driven discipline, prioritising sustainable unit economics and robust governance over vanity metrics for long-term growth

The contours of fintech 2.0 are becoming clear in era of AI governance
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 more years in prison

Iran has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to over seven more years in prison, days after she began a hunger strike, her supporters said

Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 more years in prison
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Wheels are in motion for small businesses, but global challenges remain

Credit reforms and Budget incentives aim to strengthen the MSME sector but persistent payment delays and global tariff uncertainties remain hurdles, reports Raghu Mohan

Wheels are in motion for small businesses, but global challenges remain
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 10:16 PM IST

Consumer Protection: Follow procedure when sending sample for testing

Vamanan attributed the medical problem solely to the consumption of those dates, as this was the only "outside food" he had consumed

Consumer Protection: Follow procedure when sending sample for testing
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 10:08 PM IST

Amid gold-silver volatility, book partial profits in rallies to cut risks

Instead of chasing high prices, new investors must enter through systematic investment plans with a horizon of five years

Amid gold-silver volatility, book partial profits in rallies to cut risks
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 10:05 PM IST

Statsguru: India's Cloud push hits a waterwall as data centres expand

India's data centre capacity has risen sharply over the past five years, reflecting accelerating investment momentum

Statsguru: India's Cloud push hits a waterwall as data centres expand
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 9:56 PM IST

India's med school paradox: PG seats lie vacant amid specialist shortage

Doctors also point to declining professional dignity, workplace violence and medico-legal vulnerability as deterrents

India's med school paradox: PG seats lie vacant amid specialist shortage
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 9:44 PM IST

Labour Codes spur hiring in Tier-III, -IV cities; job postings rise 56%

New labour codes are driving an 8.4% rise in job postings, with tier III and IV cities seeing up to 56% growth as companies expand formal hiring beyond metros

Labour Codes spur hiring in Tier-III, -IV cities; job postings rise 56%
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 9:42 PM IST

T20 WC: ICC-PCB in talks; Pakistan likely to play India on February 15

The PCB had earlier cited a February 1 social media post by the Pakistan government, which instructed the team to participate in the T20 World Cup but boycott the India match

T20 WC: ICC-PCB in talks; Pakistan likely to play India on February 15
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 8:55 PM IST

Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi forges stunning election win

Takaichi's ruling coalition secures supermajority in lower house; Japan's first female leader gambled on rare winter snap election

Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi forges stunning election win
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 8:50 PM IST

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis steps down, days after massive layoffs

Lewis sent an email to the Post's staff, saying that "difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis steps down, days after massive layoffs
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 8:19 PM IST

ACME Group forays into packaged foods with snacks under ACME Poshan

Launches snacks, protein bars and noodles under ACME Poshan

ACME Group forays into packaged foods with snacks under ACME Poshan
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 8:18 PM IST

Thailand votes in early election with three main parties vying for power

The battle for support from 53 million registered voters comes against a backdrop of slow economic growth and heightened nationalist sentiment

Thailand votes in early election with three main parties vying for power
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

CM Rekha Gupta approves ₹1200 crore funds for Delhi Transport Corporation

She said DTC employees work tirelessly in all conditions to keep Delhi moving, and the government has ensured that senior pensioners and serving staff never have to wait for their rightful dues

CM Rekha Gupta approves ₹1200 crore funds for Delhi Transport Corporation
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 8:10 PM IST

India aims for self-reliance in fruits, vegetables, flowers, says Chouhan

The Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare added that India had already made significant progress, calling current production levels "historic"

India aims for self-reliance in fruits, vegetables, flowers, says Chouhan
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 8:02 PM IST

India needs to get rid of destructive communist ideology: Amit Shah

Shah said the people of India should understand the truth of this ideology

India needs to get rid of destructive communist ideology: Amit Shah
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 7:56 PM IST

Gold holds the ground as traders track US inflation data: Analysts

Traders will look for cues from US GDP, PMI, non-farm payroll and inflation data. Also, inflation readings from China, Germany, and India will also be keenly watched

Gold holds the ground as traders track US inflation data: Analysts
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 7:55 PM IST

UIDAI completes over 10 mn biometric updates for children in 83K schools

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made MBU free for children in the age group of 7 to 15 years from October 1 for one year period

UIDAI completes over 10 mn biometric updates for children in 83K schools
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 7:46 PM IST

Uttarakhand seal semis spot; Gharami's double ton puts Bengal in control

Mumbai's second innings saw them at 258 for 7, with a lead of just 205 runs. However, Kotian and Deshpande's 89-run partnership for the eighth wicket changed the game.

Uttarakhand seal semis spot; Gharami's double ton puts Bengal in control
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 7:25 PM IST