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Fresh western disturbance to bring rain, snowfall across north India

The IMD has warned of rain, snowfall, dense fog, and gusty winds across Delhi and several north Indian states as a fresh western disturbance is likely to impact the region

Meta, TikTok and YouTube to go on trial as parents allege harm to children

The trial against the social media tech giants is expected to include testimony from senior executives, including Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg

Vodafone Idea Q3FY26 results: Loss narrows to ₹5,286 cr, Arpu rises 7.3%

Vodafone Idea's (Vi) revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹11,323 crore, up 1.85 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) and 1.14 per cent sequentially

Vedanta to sell 1.59% stake in Hindustan Zinc worth ₹4,589.5 crore via OFS

Vedanta's shareholding in Hindustan Zinc stood at 61.84 per cent at the end of December 2025, while the Indian government held a 27.92 per cent stake in the company

India-EU FTA to benefit industry on both sides, spur investments: Goyal

Speaking after the conclusion of the India-EU free trade agreement, Goyal said the pact was a win-win for all sections of industry in India as well as Europe

India-EU FTA to boost cooperation in maritime sector, cybersecurity: Modi

India and the European Union announced the conclusion of negotiations for the free trade agreement, which officials described as the "mother of all deals"

Explained: Why the rules-based international order is being questioned

The rules-based international order, built after World War II to restrain power through law and institutions, is under scrutiny as Western leaders acknowledge gaps in how it has been applied

Marico Q3FY26 results: Profit rises 12% to ₹447 crore, revenue jumps 27%

In the third quarter of the current financial year, Marico recognised a one-time impact of ₹6 crore on gratuity and leave encashment liabilities due to the implementation of new Labour Codes

SC invokes Article 142 to cut loan liability of woman widowed by Covid-19

Invoking Article 142, the Supreme Court reduced a widow's loan liability after her husband died during the Covid pandemic, holding that strict enforcement of the bank's demand would cause extreme hard

IndiGo extends flight cancellations to Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku, Tashkent

IndiGo has extended cancellations of flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku and Tashkent until February 11 due to rising tensions in Iran and safety concerns over the airspace

Hindalco announces major ₹21,000-crore aluminium smelter expansion plan

Hindalco said it planned to invest ₹ 21,000 crore in a smelter expansion with a capacity of 360,000 tonnes per annum at its Aditya Aluminium complex in Sambalpur

Canada Working Holiday visa: Over 10,000 ITAs issued in first 2026 round

More than 35,000 Working Holiday spots remain open after Canada's first IEC 2026 draw, with the UK, Korea and Australia leading invitations

EU to launch Legal Gateway Office in India for students and jobseekers

New office will guide Indian workers, students and researchers on authorised EU pathways as mobility framework aligns with FTA talks

India-EU trade agreement: Key highlights from 'Mother of all deals'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the free-trade deal accounts for 25 per cent of global gross domestic product and about one-third of global trade

Asian Paints Q3FY26 result: Profit falls 4.6% to ₹1,059 cr, revenue up 3.9%

Asian Paints attributed the decline in profit to exceptional items worth ₹157.61 crore, including a one-time expense of ₹63.74 crore due to the implementation of the Labour Code

India-EU trade deal: Exports to double; tariff reductions on 96% goods

The trade deal, which is being called the 'mother of all deals', will strengthen economic and political ties between the world's second and fourth largest economies

Musk asks users to switch to X Chat amid WhatsApp privacy breach claims

Meta Platforms has been sued by an international group of plaintiffs over claims related to WhatsApp's privacy and data security

Goa may impose Australia-style social media ban for children under 16

Goa is studying Australia's law restricting social media access for children under 16, after parents have raised concerns about online distractions and the impact on students' learning

Minneapolis immigration crisis: Bovino to leave, Tom Homan takes charge

US immigration leadership shifts in Minneapolis as tensions rise after a second fatal encounter with federal agents

Republic Day travel: From Goa, Manali to Thailand, Indians' top picks

Travel firms say the four-day Republic Day break pushed travellers towards quick, nearby getaways, with Goa leading domestically and Thailand, Vietnam overseas