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TechnologyFebruary 3, 2026

A community organizer’s guide to Signal group chats

With ICE and CBP roaming the streets, united community action is more important than ever right now — from local mutual aid groups to school safety patrols. Known for its privacy features and end-to-end.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana well-aligned with needs of elderly from low-income groups: Govt

party evaluation of the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana has found the scheme to be highly "productive" and exceptionally "well-aligned" with the needs of the elderly from BPL or low-income.

TechnologyFebruary 3, 2026

DPIIT Royalties Plan Risk Excluding Copyright of Original Creators

Who owns the offline arts, like textile art or truck art? Imagine an AI system trains on a particular picture taken by a random photographer. The photographer might own the picture because he captured it, but.

TechnologyFebruary 3, 2026

Q3 FY26 Earnings: PB Fintech Eyes New Insurance Opportunity

PB Fintech, the parent company of Policybazaar, has signalled its intent to operate as a managing general agent (MGA) in the insurance sector once the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India.

BusinessFebruary 3, 2026

5 papers from the Super Bowl of Economics

Planet Money staffers at the annual AEA meeting Nick Fountain/NPR hide caption toggle caption.

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

Son of Norway's crown princess denies rape charges as trial begins

By Euronews Published on 03/02/2026 - 12:26 GMT+1 The stepson of Norway's crown prince pleaded not guilty to rape charges as he went on...

BusinessFebruary 3, 2026

Gold prices set for biggest daily gain since 2008 after historic crash. Should you buy?

Gold and silver surged on Tuesday, marking their strongest single-day rebound since last weeks historic sell-off. Gold rose above Rs 1,51,000, while silver also recovered sharply. Analysts attribute the bounce to technical oversold conditions, short covering, and safe-haven demand, with US economic data and Fed policy likely to influence near-term volatility.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

‘They stopped you from committing bigger fraud’: Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Bombay HC’s stay on Maharashtra cricket body polls

4 min readMumbaiFeb 3, 2026 04:37 PM IST MCA International Stadium in Pune (File Photo for representative use). The Supreme Court Tuesday refused to interfere with the stay granted by the Bombay...

TechnologyFebruary 3, 2026

How to tear gas children

After ICE gassed a family-friendly protest in broad daylight, Portland is up in arms.by Sarah JeongFeb 3, 2026, UTCSarah Jeong is a features editor who publishes award-winning stories about law,.

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

How can Africa cash in on the gold rush?

The value of gold grew by 65% in 2025, and breached $5,580 (€4,705) per ounce (roughly 31 grams), last week before declining. "What we've been seeing for months now simply shows that uncertainty in global.

OpinionFebruary 3, 2026

Now that Israel has admitted the Gaza death toll is accurate, don’t let apologists move the goalposts | Ben Reiff

Israel’s official and unofficial spokespeople are in damage control mode after a senior military official admitted last week that Israel accepts the death toll published by Gaza’s health ministry, which.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

India-US deal: Russia contradicts Trump, says New Delhi has not said it will halt oil purchases

Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi (PTI image) Russia on Tuesday clarified that it has not received any official communication from India indicating that New Delhi plans to stop buying Russian oil, pushing back...

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

'Our Prime Minister compromised, sold our nation': Rahul Gandhi outside Parliament after LS snub | India News

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a broadside against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, accusing him of being "compromised" and selling out India's hard-earned progress in the recently...

OpinionFebruary 3, 2026

It’s the Hollywood sensation we’re all enjoying: cinema megastars lured to a TV screen near you | Fiona Sturges

Shrinking, the TV series about Jason Segel’s Jimmy, a grieving psychotherapist who can’t stop telling patients what he really thinks, seems pretty innocuous on paper. From Frasier to In Treatment to Sex.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

‘We now have a fighting chance’: Trump’s tariff cut energises Andhra’s shrimp industry

4 min readUpdated: Feb 3, 2026 02:30 PM IST According to the state government’s estimate last August, there are around 6.5 lakh aquafarmers in the state, and 30-40 lakh others work at...

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

From tariffs to tailfins: India to scale up US arms and aircraft purchases

Driving the newsIndia has committed to significantly scale up purchases of US petroleum, defence systems, and commercial aircraft under a newly announced trade deal that US President Donald Trump framed as a.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

Lok Sabha chaos over Rahul Gandhi's ex-Army chief memoir mention, 8 MPs suspended

The Lok Sabha witnessed chaos as Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was stopped from continuing his speech on the President039s address sparking protests and heated exchanges The incident highlighted tensions over parliamentary rules and India-China relations amid a sharp political confrontation.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

On India-US deal, key takeaways before the fine print

There are question marks over the winding down of Russian oil purchases, and more importantly, other imports by India that include defence equipment and spares. 6 min readFeb 3, 2026.

ScienceFebruary 3, 2026

Scientists just mapped the hidden structure holding the Universe together

Astronomers have produced the most detailed map yet of dark matter, revealing the invisible framework that shaped the Universe long before stars and galaxies formed.

BusinessFebruary 3, 2026

India-US trade deal: Trump claims India will stop buying Russian oil — what we know so far | Today News

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed the tariff cut, he did not comment on US President Donald Trump's claim that India would stop buying oil from Russia. What did Trump say about Russia and Venezuelan oil in the India-US trade deal?

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

Education expenditure stuck at 2.5% of GDP amid rising subsidies: 16th Finance Commission

Flagging a decade-long stagnation in public spending on education, the 16th Finance Commission (FC-16) has warned that education expenditure has remained on a “relatively stable trajectory”, stuck at around...

TechnologyFebruary 3, 2026

Unable to tame hydrogen leaks, NASA delays launch of Artemis II until March

Flashbacks NASA spent most of Monday trying to overcome hydrogen leaks on the Artemis II rocket. NASA's second Space Launch System rocket stands on.

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

Newsletter: 'Super Mario' returns at moment of economic reckoning

Also in this newsletter: why European leaders are flocking to Beijing amid transatlantic tensions, the latest on Ukraine peace efforts, and the French budget is adopted after months of political gridlock.

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

Air India flight from Heathrow grounded after 'possible defect' with fuel control switch

Sky News has seen paperwork, logged by one of the pilots, highlighting a potential fault with a switch that is at the centre of an investigation into the Air India Flight 171 crash.

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

Ukraine updates: Strikes on Kyiv resume amid deep cold

Kyiv say attacks have targeted energy infrastructure, leaving authorities scrambling to protect heating systems. Meanwhile, Ukraine has secured changes from SpaceX to curb Russia's Starlink use. Follow DW for the latest.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

C Raja Mohan writes | Resilience and patience helped Delhi weather Trump’s tariff storm. India-US partnership is structurally sound, durable

The convergence of strategic interests and the creation of a dense architecture of cooperation in the last quarter of a century was not going to be easily wrecked by personality clashes or even serious differences on any one issue.

OpinionFebruary 3, 2026

Starmer has little to offer voters of either right or left in Gorton and Denton. That’s why he’s facing a perfect storm | Owen Jones

Labour’s soul is being laid bare in the Gorton and Denton byelection campaign. Insofar as the party’s masters have had a coherent political strategy, it is this: define Labour against the left, and compete.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

Labour codes, QCOs & Budget push: How India focused on resilient economy in run-up to US trade deal

Even as India and US officials held negotiations over the past year to seal a trade deal between the two sides, the Indian government has taken several steps to focus on making the Indian economy resilient...

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

What is EU-INC and its plan to make European businesses borderless?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the EU-INC at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Europe’s plan to radically simplify startup operations across the bloc and improve the EU’s.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

Can't play with India's right to privacy, Supreme Court warns WhatsApp, Meta

The Supreme Court issued a stern warning to tech giant Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, over the platform's privacy policies. Tech giant and WhatsApp owners Meta received a stern warning from the Supreme...

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

‘PM Modi has completely surrendered’: Opposition to corner Govt in Parliament over India-US trade deal

4 min readUpdated: Feb 3, 2026 11:39 AM IST Several Opposition MPs, including senior Congress lawmaker K C Venugopal, moved adjournment motions seeking a discussion on the trade deal between India...

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

Digital Networks Act: backdoors for network fees and more

The Commission’s draft Digital Networks Act would replace the 2018 EECC and reopen old fights: less national control over spectrum, a costly copper switch-off by 2035, and a “voluntary” conciliation backdoor that could revive de facto network fees.

OpinionFebruary 3, 2026

War, a Trump-imposed deal or internal regime collapse: for Tehran, none of the options are good | Sanam Vakil

Forty-seven years on from the Iranian revolution, Iran is confronting a strategic reality it has never faced before – a simultaneous crisis of domestic legitimacy and a credible threat of external attack so.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

Cong asks Govt. to take Parliament into confidence on U.S., EU trade deals

The Congress on Tuesday (February 3, 2026) demanded that the Modi government should take Parliament into confidence and the text of both the EU and U....

OpinionFebruary 3, 2026

Spanish jamón is the best ham in the world – but culture warriors are reviving its dark history | Abbas Asaria

Spain makes the best ham in the world, and a multitude of incredible pork-based dishes. You have your crunchy, salty torreznos de Soria, fried cubes of pork belly, which make for a fantastic bar snack. Or.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

Tariff cut, Russian oil claims: Global media weighs Donald Trump’s India-US trade deal as White House confirms move | Today News

US President Donald Trump announced a reduction in tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18% after discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This move includes India's commitment to purchasing more American goods and potentially reducing Russian oil imports.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

US Slashes India Tariffs To 18% As Trump Announces Trade Deal: What We Know So Far

Last Updated:February 03, 2026, ISTLower US tariffs mean Indian exporters face fewer cost barriers to enter the American market, especially in sectors like textiles, apparel, seafood, chemicals and auto.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

India-U.S. deal: Five unanswered questions

The announcements by both U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the U.S. will reduce “reciprocal” tariffs on India from 25.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

‘He felt that I went behind his back…’: The dark side of staying friends when your bestie dates your ex

“I know it goes against girl code, but it’s fun to have a story!” Delhi-based former journalist Ronak dated her cousin’s ex and had quite the tale to share. Long story short, they met at her cousin’s wedding,.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

Parliament Budget Session Live: Congress's Manickam Tagore, 7 other opposition MPs suspended for throwing papers at Lok Sabha Chair

Parliament Session Live Updates The Lok Sabha resumed proceedings on Tuesday after Mondays session was disrupted over Rahul Gandhis reference to the former Army Chiefs unpublished memoir Chaotic scenes were witnessed as BJP members including Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh objected arguing that only formally published material could be quoted in the House Stay tuned to inditatodayin to get all the latest updates on the Parliament session.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

Trump’s surprise announcement: How US blinked and said yes to trade deal with India

PM Modi with Trump (file photo)India-US trade deal: Stuck for months since negotiations first began early, the India-US trade deal announcement by US President Donald Trump took everyone by surprise. Despite.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

Keeping Tito going: A story of faith, help and a battle against Nipah virus

788 days. That is the time Lizy and husband T C Thomas have spent waiting by the bedside of their 26-year-old son, Tito, hoping he will recover from the vegetative state he slipped into in December 2023,.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

Jumping hurdles: How India managed to diversify exports in the face of US tariffs

4 min readNew DelhiFeb 3, 2026 08:34 AM IST Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington in May 2025. (Image source: Piyush Goyal/FB)The...

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

Rutte is wrong about European defense

News Opinion Domènec Ruiz Devesa is a senior researcher at Barcelona Centre for International Affairs and a former member of the European Parliament. Emiliano Alessandri is an...

TechnologyFebruary 3, 2026

Anthropic’s India Play, Ather’s Q3 Snapshot & More

Where Does Anthropic Fit In India? Anthropic’s India playbook is shaping up. The AI giant is opening an office in Bengaluru and has hired ex-Microsoft MD Irina Ghose as its India head. The company is.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

FC bats for discom privatisation, debt clean-up via SPVs

To make discoms a better investment opportunity, it puts emphasis on the state governments to create special purpose vehicles (SPV) where all the accumulated working-capital loans and other non-asset-backed debt are parked.

TechnologyFebruary 3, 2026

Can Budget 2026 Make Carbon Capture Bankable For Startups?

India’s cleantech startup ecosystem is set to receive a fillip from the measures announced by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Union Budget 2026 speech. For starters, an outlay of INR 20,000 Cr over.

EntertainmentFebruary 3, 2026

Savannah Guthrie's Missing Mom Nancy Guthrie May Have Been Abducted, Police Say

Savannah Guthrie Mom's Home Declared "Crime Scene" As Authorities Say She Did Not Leave On Her OwnPolice are sharing new information surrounding the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy.

SportsFebruary 3, 2026

Goodell: NFL to reevaluate approach after 1 minority coach hired this cycle - ESPN

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that the league will take a closer a look at the Rooney Rule and all that it encompasses after an offseason hiring cycle that saw only one of 10 head-coaching jobs go to a minority candidate.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

From calling India ‘tariff king’ to 25% extra duty for Russian oil, Trump finally fixed the tariff at 18%, one of the lowest

Trump said that India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil and buy much more from the US and potentially Venezuela, and has agreed to purchase $500 billion worth of US energy, agriculture, coal and other products under the trade deal.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

Neil Gaiman first remarks on sexual assault allegations after nearly two years: ‘Smear campaign’, ‘simply untrue’ | Today News

The Sandman” and “Good Omens” author Neil Gaiman released a statement Monday, addressing the sexual assault allegations that were levelled against him nearly two years ago.In his first post after the...

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

Delhi government halts fee regulation law for private schools till 2027

The Delhi government has decided against implementing the fee regulation law for private schools this year, it told the Supreme Court on Monday. The move came after the court asked the Directorate of...

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

BJP appoints Tarun Chugh as observer to elect Manipur legislative party leader

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s parliamentary board on Monday appointed Tarun Chugh as the central observer for election of legislative party leader, a day before the central leadership is set to meet the...

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

India-US trade deal: How Indian exports diversified in the face of US tariffs, which sectors struggled

The India-US trade deal has finally fructified, with US tariffs coming down to 18 per cent from 50 per cent under the agreement reached on Monday. However, this came after significant challenges that pushed.

SportsFebruary 3, 2026

NFL to look into Giants co-owner Tisch's Epstein files connection - ESPN

The NFL said Monday that it is aware emails released by the Justice Department on Friday show that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein connected Giants co-owner Steve Tisch with numerous women and that it will look into the matter.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

India looks to harden drug law to curb opioid abuse

The move could materially tighten oversight across India's $50 billion pharmaceuticals market, even as industry stakeholders urge caution on the plan.

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

Fuel Switch scare renews focus on AI-171 crash last June

New Delhi : Air India on Monday grounded one of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners after a pilot reported a possible issue with a fuel control switch, a component that is at the centre of the investigation into the.

EntertainmentFebruary 2, 2026

Catherine Zeta-Jones Addresses Whether Leaving Hollywood Was "Detrimental" to Her Career

Catherine Zeta-Jones shared rare insight into her life in New York with husband Michael Douglas and explained how being based on the East Coast has impacted her career as an actress.

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

Accurate data key in caste census: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday urged the Union government to ensure that India’s first caste census since Independence is conducted on the basis of verifiable and accurate data, recording its expectation that.

WorldFebruary 2, 2026

Handful of sick and wounded Palestinians allowed through Rafah crossing on first day

A small number of sick and wounded Palestinians have begun crossing into Egypt to seek medical treatment after Israel permitted a limited reopening of the Palestinian territory’s Rafah border post as fragile.

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

Growth remains priority, looking at more PSU divestment: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha on Monday. (ANI)A day after presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that growth will continue to...

ScienceFebruary 2, 2026

The method for estimating a dinosaurs' age at death may be off, research suggests

A growing body of research on dinosaurs' closest living relatives suggests the method that's been used to estimate how old a dinosaur was when it died may be leading paleontologists astray.

EntertainmentFebruary 2, 2026

A Guide to Eddie Murphy's Growing Family: 10 Kids, 2 Grandchildren on the Way

Eddie Murphy's son Eric Murphy is expecting his first child with wife Jasmin Lawrence, while daughter Bria Murphy is also pregnant. Here's what to know about the actor's big family.

SportsFebruary 2, 2026

NBA trade deadline: Six Giannis offers -- which would Bucks pick? - ESPN

NBA insidersFeb 2, 2026, ETGiannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have never been closer to a trade.While that doesn't necessarily mean the two-time MVP will have a new home by Thursday's.

SportsFebruary 2, 2026

NBA buzz: Live updates, trades, intel ahead of Feb. 5 deadline - ESPN

ESPNFeb 2, 2026, ETThe NBA trade deadline is at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, and we have you covered on all the buzz around the league as the 2025-26 season heats up.Trae Young's move from the Atlanta.

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

Trade deal done, says Trump; PM Modi thanks him for cutting tariff to 18%

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump (File photo)NEW DELHI/ WASHINGTON: After months of bruising trade tensions, India and the US on Monday announced a bilateral trade deal that will...

WorldFebruary 2, 2026

Trump cuts India tariffs as Modi 'agrees' to stop buying Russian oil

Trump said that India would also start to reduce its import taxes on US goods to zero and buy $500 billion worth of American products.

ScienceFebruary 2, 2026

The Trump Administration exempts new nuclear reactors from environmental review

The Advanced Test Reactor at Idaho National Laboratory. The laboratory will soon be home to five new test reactors being built by private companies. Supporters hope the reactors will power data centers needed.

EntertainmentFebruary 2, 2026

Savannah Guthrie Family Guide: Missing Mom Nancy Guthrie, Siblings, More

Savannah Guthrie Mom's Home Declared "Crime Scene" As Authorities Say She Did Not Leave On Her OwnSavannah Guthrie is dealing with a shocking family mystery. The Today anchor's mother, Nancy Guthrie, was.

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

For Punjab, taking a leaf out of Haryana

A s political momentum builds across Punjab in the run-up to the 2027 Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears to be crafting a ne...

TechnologyFebruary 2, 2026

A century of hair samples proves leaded gas ban worked

Skip to content getting the lead out “We should not forget the lessons of history. And the lesson is those regulations have been.

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

India-US trade deal | How American and Indian leaders reacted: ‘Respect for PM Modi’

Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi also said India and the US have reached a trade deal as Washington has agreed to lower tariffs on India to 18% from 50% that came into effect on August 27.

OpinionFebruary 2, 2026

How much did the Epstein poison infect Britain? Starmer had better find out, and fast | Gaby Hinsliff

Peter Mandelson did not want, he wrote disdainfully to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, to “live by salary alone”. Not for him the life of the little guy, slave to a mere six-figure salary: he had.

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

Lower than Pakistan, China: In trade deal with US, India secures a favourable tariff rate

India-US trade deal sealed: In a big breakthrough, India and the US have announced a trade deal, after US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on phone. With the trade deal, India has...

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

National security on a slippery regional landscape

Notwithstanding the geopolitical turbulence and heightened security hotspots across the globe during the opening weeks of 2026, the security landscape.

TechnologyFebruary 2, 2026

DOJ released Epstein files with dozens of nudes and victims' names, reports say

Epstein files DOJ reportedly failed to redact nearly 40 nude photos and 43 victims’ names. Epstein survivor Haley Robson holds up a photo of her.

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

Uttarakhand man who shielded Muslim trader becomes social media star: ‘I will not bow down to hatred’ | Dehradun News

DEHRADUN: Deepak Kumar, who introduced himself as ‘Mohammed Deepak' in a widely shared video showing him confronting Bajrang Dal members harassing an elderly Muslim shopkeeper in Kotdwar for using ‘Baba' in.

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

Savita Punia blames poor fitness for below-par show in 2025, but confident of qualifying for WC

Indian women failed to directly qualify for the World Cup to be held in Belgium and the Netherlands in August this year through the Asia Cup, and will now have to play the qualifiers in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14. The other team in the tournament are England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and Austria.

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

‘Mumbai-Pune in 48 mins’: Railway Minister Vaishnaw unveils Rs 23,926 cr budget for state

The new high speed corridors promise to revolutionise travel. “The travel time will be significantly slashed between Mumbai to Pune to just 48 mins, and both cities will practically be very much connected. People can commute easily between the two cities for their work and return immediately,” Vaishnaw explained.

TechnologyFebruary 2, 2026

Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra review: Intel's best laptop CPU in a very long time

Skip to content finally, a core ultra chip that feels ultra Intel manages big boosts to CPU and GPU speed without blowing up battery.

WorldFebruary 2, 2026

From ‘Moscow gold’ to record reserves: Spain’s gold, then and now

At the end of 2025, the Banco de España recorded gold and foreign exchange reserves were valued at nearly €94 billion, the highest figure since comparable statistics became available. The increase reflects,...

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

US lowers tariffs on India to 18% from 50% under trade deal; rates better than Vietnam, Bangladesh & Pakistan

Trump said that India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil and buy much more from the US and potentially Venezuela, and has agreed to purchase $500 billion worth of US energy, agriculture, coal and other products under the trade deal.

TechnologyFebruary 2, 2026

Former Windows 8 boss recruited Epstein to help negotiate his messy Microsoft exit

Emails between former Windows boss Steven Sinofsky and Jeffrey Epstein, published by the Justice department on Friday, appear to show that Sinofsky constantly sought Epstein’s advice as he negotiated his.

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

What is the next phase for rural women entrepreneurship?

T he Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY NRLM), an understated program of the Ministry of Rural Development has unleash.

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

India-US Trade Deal Live: India secured the best deal, says Piyush Goyal on US trade pact

India-US Trade Deal Live Updates US President Donald Trump has announced a cut in tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent after speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi signalling an easing of strained ties PM Modi welcomed the move saying quotMade in Indiaquot products would now face lower tariffs and thanked Trump for the decision The US President said the cut followed PMs request and reflected friendship and respect Trump also said a long-pending India-US trade deal is now close despite earlier disagreements especially over agriculture He added that PM had agreed to reduce purchases of Russian oil and shift imports towards the US and Venezuela Follow indiatodayin for live updates.

WorldFebruary 2, 2026

Germany opposes direct talks with Putin due to 'maximalist demands'

The German government has restated its opposition to reopening diplomatic channels with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, an idea that has gained traction...

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra? | Explained

The story so far: Over the last few days, thousands of tribal farmers from the Palghar and Nashik districts embarked on two separa...

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

Budget 2026 Aims For Stability And Growth: FM Nirmala Sitharaman To News18 | Full Interview

Last Updated:February 02, 2026, ISTFM Nirmala Sitharaman, in an exclusive interview with Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi, decodes Budget 2026, responds to criticism and politicsFinance.

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

India-US trade deal announced by US President Donald Trump; tariff slashed to 18%, claims India will stop buying Russian oil

PM Modi with US president Donald Trump (File photo-AP)India-US trade deal announced: US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that India and the US have finalised a trade deal. Ahead of the announcement,.

TechnologyFebruary 2, 2026

Why Civilization VII is the way it is, and how its devs plan to win critics back

To Stand the Test of Time Firaxis’ Ed Beach and Dennis Shirk talk major overhauls in “Test of Time” update. The new update plans to make it possible.

SportsFebruary 2, 2026

The Luka trade: Four questions on the one-year anniversary - ESPN

ESPNFeb 2, 2026, ETThere had never been a trade like it in NBA history.A perennial MVP candidate being blindsided and sent away midseason? In the season after carrying his franchise to the NBA.

ScienceFebruary 2, 2026

Meet Milo and Tina, the 'first openly Gen Z' Olympic mascots

The 2026 Olympics and Paralympics mascots are Milo and Tina, a pair of teenage, scarf-clad stoat siblings with big dreams. If you're wondering what a stoat is, you're in the right place.

WorldFebruary 2, 2026

EU's climate goals at risk without China's raw materials, auditors say

Despite the EU's ongoing efforts to diversify supply chains, Chinese materials are crucial for the bloc's climate transition. China accounts for 60% of global production of critical raw materials and 90% of refining capacity.

WorldFebruary 2, 2026

At the brink: Can South Sudan avert another civil war?

The power struggles between President Salva Kiir and his political rival Riek Machar are pushing the country towards conflict. Analysts urge the international community to exert pressure on both parties to avert war.

OpinionFebruary 2, 2026

Does it matter when celebrities like Bad Bunny castigate Trump and ICE at the Grammys? You bet! | Jason Okundaye

Famous people who speak out are often derided, but throughout time artists have used the platform they have. And if not now, when, asks Guardian assistant opinion editor Jason Okundaye

TechnologyFebruary 2, 2026

Docusign’s CEO on the dangers of trusting AI to read, and write, your contracts

Today, I’m talking with Allan Thygesen, who is the CEO of Docusign. You know Docusign; it’s the platform where you sign things online. It turns out 7,000 people work there, which is one of those facts you see.

SportsFebruary 2, 2026

2026 NFL mock draft: Miller's pick predictions in Rounds 1-2 - ESPN

Matt MillerFeb 2, 2026, ETCloseMatt Miller is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation's top pro prospects. A Missouri native, Matt joined ESPN in 2021 and also.

EntertainmentFebruary 2, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters Star Audrey Nuna's Grammys 2026 Look Has a Powerful Family Connection

KPop Demon Hunters Star Audrey Nuna's Grammys 2026 Look Has a Powerful Family ConnectionAudrey Nuna is shinin' like she's born to be. As the KPop Demon Hunters actress hit the 2026 Grammys red carpet Feb. 1...

WorldFebruary 2, 2026

Winter Olympics: From 'foreigner' to Germany hockey coach

Harold Kreis is set to head to his first Olympic Games as coach of the German men's ice hockey team. Now a legend of the game in his adopted homeland, he wasn't welcomed by all when he first arrived from Canada.

IndiaFebruary 2, 2026

Can MPs Quote Books In Parliament? Rule 349 Explained Amid Rahul Gandhi-Centre Clash

Last Updated:February 02, 2026, 19:55 ISTAmid the uproar in the Lok Sabha, the controversy centred on whether Rahul Gandhi was permitted to cite material drawn from an unpublished memoir on India-China border...

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