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Had inputs Congress MPs may act unexpectedly, asked PM to skip LS: Birla
If this incident had taken place, then this would have left the democratic traditions of the country in shreds, Birla said as the House reassembled at 3 PM
 "Had inputs Congress MPs may act unexpectedly, asked PM to skip LS: Birla")
Max Healthcare Q3FY26 results: Overseas, OPD demand lift profit 26%
The hospital operator's consolidated net profit rose 26 per cent to 3.01 billion rupees ($33.36 million), compared with 2.39 billion rupees in the year-ago period
 "Max Healthcare Q3FY26 results: Overseas, OPD demand lift profit 26%")
'Commercial viability key': MEA says open to Venezuela, other crude sources
The MEA said India is open to sourcing crude from Venezuela and other countries based on commercial viability, adding that energy security for 1.4 billion people remains its top priority
 "'Commercial viability key': MEA says open to Venezuela, other crude sources")
Cognizant gives 100% bonus to employees for 2025 after strong results
Cognizant awards a 100% bonus after beating growth estimates, with CEO Ravi Kumar saying the company has reached its "winner's circle" ahead of schedule
 "Cognizant gives 100% bonus to employees for 2025 after strong results")
Rajasthan govt's self-employment scheme drew 5K applications in 10 days
State government's interest-free loan scheme for young entrepreneurs sees strong early uptake across districts
 "Rajasthan govt's self-employment scheme drew 5K applications in 10 days")
Do native AI devices have a future, or will smartphones absorb the shift?
After early native AI gadgets failed to take off, big players are exploring AI-first hardware while analysts and founders debate whether real change will happen through new devices or evolving phones
 "Do native AI devices have a future, or will smartphones absorb the shift?")
India-US trade deal: NSA Doval did not meet US State Secy Rubio, says MEA
MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed a report that claimed Ajit Doval met Marco Rubio, saying no such meeting or no such visit has taken place
 "India-US trade deal: NSA Doval did not meet US State Secy Rubio, says MEA")
Revised return deadline extended to help belated filers, global earners
Bear in mind that substantial changes in a revised return can invite closer examination by tax authorities
 "Revised return deadline extended to help belated filers, global earners")
Russia, Ukraine hold second day of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Last year saw a 31 per cent increase in Ukrainian civilian casualties compared with 2024, the advocacy group Human Rights Watch said in a report published Wednesday
 "Russia, Ukraine hold second day of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi")
UNESCO-listed Darjeeling toy train logs strong tourism, revenue growth
The toy train, which has been accorded UNESCO World Heritage Site status, earned ₹24.6 crore in 2025-26, up from ₹21.2 crore in 2024-25
 "UNESCO-listed Darjeeling toy train logs strong tourism, revenue growth")
Power Finance Corp Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 6% to ₹8,212 cr
The company's total income rose by about 9 per cent to ₹29,140.57 crore in the third quarter from ₹26,821.84 crore in the corresponding period of preceding financial year
 "Power Finance Corp Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 6% to ₹8,212 cr")
Apogee Aerospace signs ₹3,500 cr deal with Australia's AAI for 15 seaplanes
The two companies are also looking to tap the opportunities in the country's blue economy
 "Apogee Aerospace signs ₹3,500 cr deal with Australia's AAI for 15 seaplanes")
Uttar Pradesh govt to expand ambit of defence manufacturing corridor
With investor interest surging, Uttar Pradesh plans to expand its Defence Industrial Corridor beyond six nodes to accommodate new defence manufacturing projects
 "Uttar Pradesh govt to expand ambit of defence manufacturing corridor")
SC adjourns to Feb 9 hearing on plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention
On Wednesday, the top court had asked the Centre if there was any possibility for the government to relook at the detention of Wangchuk considering his health condition
 "SC adjourns to Feb 9 hearing on plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention")
Travel insurance demand for overseas weddings up 27% in two years: Report
Indian families turning to disciplined financial planning for such events, it says
 "Travel insurance demand for overseas weddings up 27% in two years: Report")
Big Tech enters cricket ecosystem as ICC partners Google ahead of T20 WC
The partnership has been launched with an interactive campaign titled Craziest Fan Kaun, which allows users to create personalised avatars using Gemini's image-generation capabilities
 "Big Tech enters cricket ecosystem as ICC partners Google ahead of T20 WC")
Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends 3-day rally, slips 504 pts; Nifty at 25,643; metal shares dip
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Thursday:In the broader market, the BSE Midcap 150 index slipped 0.5 per cent, while the SmallCap 250 dipped nearly 1 per cent.
 "Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends 3-day rally, slips 504 pts; Nifty at 25,643; metal shares dip")
Shashi Tharoor's son Ishaan among staff hit by Washington Post layoffs
The US daily newspaper, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, eliminated around one-third of its staff, shutting down its sports section and cutting back several foreign bureaus and books coverage
 "Shashi Tharoor's son Ishaan among staff hit by Washington Post layoffs")
Tube Investments of India shares tumble 11% post Q3 results
However, till Wednesday, in the past two trading days, the stock price of the Murugappa Group company - TII had rallied 14%, while in the past seven days had surged 20.4%.
 "Tube Investments of India shares tumble 11% post Q3 results")
Uno Minda share price rises 3% on Q3 profit and capacity addition plan
Uno Minda share price increased as much as 3.2 per cent to ₹1,243 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)
 "Uno Minda share price rises 3% on Q3 profit and capacity addition plan")