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From sonar to AI, acoustics is emerging as a decisive weapon of war
If US action in Venezuela and the Ukraine war are anything to go by, acoustics will not merely support military power in future wars - it will shape it
 "From sonar to AI, acoustics is emerging as a decisive weapon of war")
Budget 2026 extends immunity to misreporting, but with key trade-offs
The proposal extends relief from penalty and prosecution in misreporting cases, but taxpayers must forgo the right to appeal and carefully weigh the strength of their case
 "Budget 2026 extends immunity to misreporting, but with key trade-offs")
Bajaj Finance down 2% on higher provisions; brokerages optimistic on growth
Nomura said Bajaj Finance (BAF) has voluntarily revised loss-given-default (LGD) floors across products, resulting in accelerated provisions of ₹1,400 crore in Q3FY26.
 "Bajaj Finance down 2% on higher provisions; brokerages optimistic on growth")
India free to buy oil from any supplier, diversification not new: Kremlin
A day earlier, Peskov said that Russia has not received any statements from India regarding the cessation of Russian oil purchases
 "India free to buy oil from any supplier, diversification not new: Kremlin")
K'taka Assembly passes resolution against VB-G RAM G, wants MNREGA back
The BJP leader on Tuesday alleged that the scam money was used for funding Congress in the poll-bound states
 "K'taka Assembly passes resolution against VB-G RAM G, wants MNREGA back")
US seeks critical minerals trading bloc with allies to counter China: Vance
Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the trade war over the past year exposed how dependent most countries are on the critical minerals that China has a stranglehold on
 "US seeks critical minerals trading bloc with allies to counter China: Vance")
Centre mandates drug cos to submit post-approval changes for new drugs
Draft amendment seeks mandatory reporting of manufacturing and quality changes to drug regulator
 "Centre mandates drug cos to submit post-approval changes for new drugs")
US to withdraw 700 immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota
Homan said last week that federal officials could reduce the number of federal agents in Minnesota, but only if state and local officials cooperate
 "US to withdraw 700 immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota")
About 88% of individual taxpayers have opted for new tax regime: CBDT chief
Agrawal said he was confident about meeting the direct taxes collection target for the 2025-26 fiscal that has been revised to ₹24.21 trillion in the Budget
 "About 88% of individual taxpayers have opted for new tax regime: CBDT chief")
India, GCC to sign terms of reference on Feb 5 to launch FTA talks
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will preside over the signing ceremony of the ToRs with GCC
 "India, GCC to sign terms of reference on Feb 5 to launch FTA talks")
Rustomjee Q3FY26 results: Profit falls 78% on sharp revenue decline
Lower revenues in the December quarter dragged Keystone Realtors' profit sharply lower, even as nine-month pre-sales growth remained strong
 "Rustomjee Q3FY26 results: Profit falls 78% on sharp revenue decline")
T20 World Cup: Ishan Kishan-Tilak Varma shine in IND vs SA warm-up match
Ishan Kishan scored 53 runs off just 20 balls, with the help of two fours and seven sixes, before getting retired out
Medanta Q3FY26 PAT falls 33.5% on labour laws, Noida hospital costs
Depreciation, finance costs from new Noida facility and one-time labour code impact weigh on December-quarter profit
 "Medanta Q3FY26 PAT falls 33.5% on labour laws, Noida hospital costs")
Metropolis Q3FY26 results: Profit jumps 32%, revenue rises nearly 26%
India's second-largest pathology chain reported strong year-on-year profit growth in the December quarter, supported by higher test volumes, preventive care demand and specialised diagnostics
 "Metropolis Q3FY26 results: Profit jumps 32%, revenue rises nearly 26%")
Around 59 mn FASTags currently active, out of 118.6 mn issued: Gadkari
FASTag is an RFID passive tag used for making toll payments directly from the customer's linked prepaid, savings, or current account
 "Around 59 mn FASTags currently active, out of 118.6 mn issued: Gadkari")
Trent Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 3.1% on steady fashion growth
Fashion and lifestyle retailer Trent reported modest profit growth in the December quarter, even as revenues rose nearly 15 per cent and operating margins improved
 "Trent Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 3.1% on steady fashion growth")
Amit Shah to roll out Bharat Taxi, cooperative ride-hailing app, on Feb 5
The platform provides emergency assistance, verified ride data and allows drivers to work on other platforms without exclusivity clauses
 "Amit Shah to roll out Bharat Taxi, cooperative ride-hailing app, on Feb 5")
Varaha raises $45 million in Series B round led by WestBridge Capital
Climate-tech firm to use fresh capital to expand globally, deepen science capabilities and scale biochar-focused industrial partnerships
 "Varaha raises $45 million in Series B round led by WestBridge Capital")
India's Russian crude imports fall 12% in January from December, shows data
Indian refiners have been redrawing crude import strategies in recent months to shift away from top supplier Russia and boost imports from the Middle East
 "India's Russian crude imports fall 12% in January from December, shows data")
India vs Afghanistan HIGHLIGHTS U19 World Cup 2026: India knock Afghanistan out in semifinals
ICC U19 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS India vs Afghanistan: India will be playing England on Friday in their sixth straight ICC U19 World Cup final
