RBI proposes doubling collateral-free MSME loan limit to ₹20 lakh
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed to raise the limit on collateral-free loans to MSMEs from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh. The measure is expected to boost financial inclusion and improve access to formal credit for smaller enterprises. Separately, the central bank proposed to allow banks to lend to real estate investment trusts (REITs) with certain safeguards.
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The Reserve Bank of India has proposed to raise the limit on collateral-free loans to MSMEs from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh. The measure is expected to boost financial inclusion and improve access to formal credit for smaller enterprises. Separately, the central bank proposed to allow banks to lend to real estate investment trusts (REITs) with certain safeguards.
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Why a potential trade deal with 6 Arab nations important to India?
India resumed talks on a free trade agreement with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which comprises six Arab nations (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain & Oman). Trade deal with GCC would benefit food processing, infrastructure, petrochemicals, and information and communications technology sectors. It'll further cement relations with countries where around 10 million Indians live and work.
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12:07 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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India resumed talks on a free trade agreement with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which comprises six Arab nations (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain & Oman). Trade deal with GCC would benefit food processing, infrastructure, petrochemicals, and information and communications technology sectors. It'll further cement relations with countries where around 10 million Indians live and work.
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'You're a child, sit quietly,' Nitish Kumar tells Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar Assembly
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav were engaged in verbal duels in Bihar Legislative Assembly on Thursday. As Tejashwi repeatedly interrupted the CM, Kumar asked him to "sit quietly and listen". "Hey, sit down. You're a child. Your father is of same age as me," Nitish told Tejashwi. Tejashwi was seen smiling at Nitish's remarks.
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12:07 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav were engaged in verbal duels in Bihar Legislative Assembly on Thursday. As Tejashwi repeatedly interrupted the CM, Kumar asked him to "sit quietly and listen". "Hey, sit down. You're a child. Your father is of same age as me," Nitish told Tejashwi. Tejashwi was seen smiling at Nitish's remarks.
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Mahua Moitra files FIRs against those sharing her 'fabricated' chats with Prashant Kishor
TMC MP Mahua Moitra has filed FIRs against several X accounts for sharing her alleged leaked chats with Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor. Screenshots of chats from an iCloud account, 'prashantkishor@icloud.com', hinting at an alleged relationship between the leaders went viral. Calling the chats "fabricated", Mahua accused Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri of orchestrating this.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
12:29 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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TMC MP Mahua Moitra has filed FIRs against several X accounts for sharing her alleged leaked chats with Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor. Screenshots of chats from an iCloud account, 'prashantkishor@icloud.com', hinting at an alleged relationship between the leaders went viral. Calling the chats "fabricated", Mahua accused Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri of orchestrating this.
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J&K BJP MLA says no 'Pir Panjal' exists, clash erupts in Assembly
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly saw a clash after BJP leader-LoP Sunil Sharma said that no such region by the name Pir Panjal exists. This prompted MLAs from Rajouri and Poonch, which together constitute the belt, to demand an apology and create an uproar. 'Pir' means a Sufi saint; 'Panjal' is derived from Panchaladeva, the deity of the Panchala region.
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12:26 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly saw a clash after BJP leader-LoP Sunil Sharma said that no such region by the name Pir Panjal exists. This prompted MLAs from Rajouri and Poonch, which together constitute the belt, to demand an apology and create an uproar. 'Pir' means a Sufi saint; 'Panjal' is derived from Panchaladeva, the deity of the Panchala region.
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US conducts 'lethal' strike on alleged drug boat, 2 killed
The US Southern Command said it conducted a lethal kinetic strike on another boat that was allegedly carrying drugs, killing two people, in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. "Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations," read the statement. "No US military forces were harmed," it added.
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12:18 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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The US Southern Command said it conducted a lethal kinetic strike on another boat that was allegedly carrying drugs, killing two people, in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. "Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations," read the statement. "No US military forces were harmed," it added.
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Bitcoin's value more than halves from all-time high, erases ₹117,37,115-crore wealth
The value of the world's largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin has more than halved from its all-time high value of $126,198.07, which it hit in October 2025. As of Friday, Bitcoin's value had dipped 52% to $60,074.20, erasing about $1.3 trillion (₹117,37,115 crore) in the crypto's market value. In the past week, Bitcoin's value fell nearly 21% as global markets bleed.
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12:18 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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The value of the world's largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin has more than halved from its all-time high value of $126,198.07, which it hit in October 2025. As of Friday, Bitcoin's value had dipped 52% to $60,074.20, erasing about $1.3 trillion (₹117,37,115 crore) in the crypto's market value. In the past week, Bitcoin's value fell nearly 21% as global markets bleed.
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How did Rahul Gandhi's family get the Gandhi surname?
The 'Gandhi' in Rahul Gandhi’s name comes from Feroze Gandhi, his paternal grandfather. Feroze's name at birth was Feroze Ghandy; however, he later changed his name to Feroze Gandhi in honour of Mahatma Gandhi. Rahul's grandmother Indira Priyadarshini Nehru married Feroze and adopted his surname. PM Modi on Thursday alleged the Gandhi family stole Mahatma Gandhi's surname.
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12:42 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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The 'Gandhi' in Rahul Gandhi’s name comes from Feroze Gandhi, his paternal grandfather. Feroze's name at birth was Feroze Ghandy; however, he later changed his name to Feroze Gandhi in honour of Mahatma Gandhi. Rahul's grandmother Indira Priyadarshini Nehru married Feroze and adopted his surname. PM Modi on Thursday alleged the Gandhi family stole Mahatma Gandhi's surname.
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Netflix takes down 'Ghooskhor Pandat' teaser after controversy over title
Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey has issued his first statement after his upcoming production, 'Ghooskhor Pandat', sparked backlash over its title, with many calling it defamatory to the Brahmin community. The filmmaker said that all promotional materials, including the Netflix teaser, have been taken down. Pandey also stated that 'Pandat' is used simply as a colloquial name for a fictional character.
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12:54 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey has issued his first statement after his upcoming production, 'Ghooskhor Pandat', sparked backlash over its title, with many calling it defamatory to the Brahmin community. The filmmaker said that all promotional materials, including the Netflix teaser, have been taken down. Pandey also stated that 'Pandat' is used simply as a colloquial name for a fictional character.
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Who was AAP leader Lucky Oberoi, shot dead outside gurdwara in Punjab?
AAP's Lucky Oberoi was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Punjab's Jalandhar. A local party functionary, he was known to be close to Rajwinder Thiara, the party's in-charge for Jalandhar Cantt constituency. His wife, Simarjot Kaur, contested last year's municipal corporation polls on an AAP ticket. Oberoi lived in Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar and worked as financier in property business.
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12:52 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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AAP's Lucky Oberoi was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Punjab's Jalandhar. A local party functionary, he was known to be close to Rajwinder Thiara, the party's in-charge for Jalandhar Cantt constituency. His wife, Simarjot Kaur, contested last year's municipal corporation polls on an AAP ticket. Oberoi lived in Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar and worked as financier in property business.
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US releases list of 'worst of worst' criminals, 89 Indians on it
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a public database of "worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens" arrested during the second Trump administration. Out of the 25,000 individuals, 89 are Indian nationals who have been arrested for various criminal offences. "Americans should not be victimised by people who aren't even legally allowed to inhabit our nation," DHS said.
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12:49 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a public database of "worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens" arrested during the second Trump administration. Out of the 25,000 individuals, 89 are Indian nationals who have been arrested for various criminal offences. "Americans should not be victimised by people who aren't even legally allowed to inhabit our nation," DHS said.
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RBI plans up to ₹25,000 compensation for small-value transaction frauds
The RBI has proposed launching a framework to compensate customers up to ₹25,000 for losses from small-value fraudulent transactions. It also plans to issue draft guidelines on mis-selling, loan recovery, and limiting customer liability in unauthorised electronic banking transactions. Additional measures, like lagged credits, could also be introduced to strengthen the safety of digital payments.
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12:48 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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The RBI has proposed launching a framework to compensate customers up to ₹25,000 for losses from small-value fraudulent transactions. It also plans to issue draft guidelines on mis-selling, loan recovery, and limiting customer liability in unauthorised electronic banking transactions. Additional measures, like lagged credits, could also be introduced to strengthen the safety of digital payments.
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Arrest owners: HC as 16 die in blast at illegal mine in Meghalaya
The Meghalaya High Court has ordered the immediate arrest of owners in connection with the explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district that claimed at least 16 lives, officials said. The court also instructed authorities to seize all equipment, documents, and other incriminating materials connected with the mining activity.
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01:12 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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The Meghalaya High Court has ordered the immediate arrest of owners in connection with the explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district that claimed at least 16 lives, officials said. The court also instructed authorities to seize all equipment, documents, and other incriminating materials connected with the mining activity.
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Biker dies after falling in pool-sized pit dug up by water board in Delhi
A biker died after he fell into a pool-sized pit in Delhi's Janakpuri on Friday. The man was returning home from his workplace in Rohini when the fatal accident occurred. According to reports, construction work linked to the Delhi Jal Board was underway at the site of the accident, and a ditch had been dug on the road.
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01:12 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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A biker died after he fell into a pool-sized pit in Delhi's Janakpuri on Friday. The man was returning home from his workplace in Rohini when the fatal accident occurred. According to reports, construction work linked to the Delhi Jal Board was underway at the site of the accident, and a ditch had been dug on the road.
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Gold futures fall 30%, silver futures crash 45% in 6 days in India
Mirroring sharp losses in international markets, gold and silver futures fell 1.75% and 6%, respectively, in early trading today, according to MCX. Gold futures expiring in April fell 29.25% from a record high of ₹1,93,096/10 grams on January 29. Meanwhile, silver futures expiring in March declined over 45% or nearly ₹2 lakh from record high of ₹4,20,048/kg hit in January-end.
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01:11 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Mirroring sharp losses in international markets, gold and silver futures fell 1.75% and 6%, respectively, in early trading today, according to MCX. Gold futures expiring in April fell 29.25% from a record high of ₹1,93,096/10 grams on January 29. Meanwhile, silver futures expiring in March declined over 45% or nearly ₹2 lakh from record high of ₹4,20,048/kg hit in January-end.
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Madras HC rejects Vijay's plea against ₹1.5-cr income tax penalty
Madras High Court rejected actor-politician Vijay's plea challenging a ₹1.5 crore penalty for non-disclosure of income in 2015-16. However, the court allowed Vijay to approach the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) to challenge the penalty order on grounds other than limitation. The penalty came after a raid at Vijay's premises in 2015, where ₹16 crore of undisclosed income was unearthed.
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01:00 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Madras High Court rejected actor-politician Vijay's plea challenging a ₹1.5 crore penalty for non-disclosure of income in 2015-16. However, the court allowed Vijay to approach the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) to challenge the penalty order on grounds other than limitation. The penalty came after a raid at Vijay's premises in 2015, where ₹16 crore of undisclosed income was unearthed.
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US dollar will be replaced by gold: Economist Peter Schiff
Economist Peter Schiff said the world is "pulling the rug out from under the US" and the dollar is "going to collapse". "Dollar is going to be replaced by gold...We're headed for an economic crisis...that will make...2008 financial crisis look like a Sunday school picnic," he added. However, he noted that the latest crisis would be limited to America.
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01:19 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Economist Peter Schiff said the world is "pulling the rug out from under the US" and the dollar is "going to collapse". "Dollar is going to be replaced by gold...We're headed for an economic crisis...that will make...2008 financial crisis look like a Sunday school picnic," he added. However, he noted that the latest crisis would be limited to America.
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Expect funds to flow towards India after PM Modi-Trump call: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the call between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump is expected to move global funds toward India. "Countries like Norway [and] Canada are showing keen interest for their pension funds and their larger sovereign funds to come here," she said. However, she added that some large North American fund managers remain cautious.
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01:19 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the call between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump is expected to move global funds toward India. "Countries like Norway [and] Canada are showing keen interest for their pension funds and their larger sovereign funds to come here," she said. However, she added that some large North American fund managers remain cautious.
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No foul play: Police on Ghaziabad sisters' suicide
Police have ruled out foul play in the death of three minor sisters who died by jumping from the ninth floor of their building in Ghaziabad. The autopsy revealed they died due to shock and haemorrhage caused by the fall, police said, adding that no other injuries were found on their bodies. Scene recreation also didn't reveal any foul play.
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01:18 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Police have ruled out foul play in the death of three minor sisters who died by jumping from the ninth floor of their building in Ghaziabad. The autopsy revealed they died due to shock and haemorrhage caused by the fall, police said, adding that no other injuries were found on their bodies. Scene recreation also didn't reveal any foul play.
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What are the factors to consider while choosing 1st credit card?
Beginners should prefer a low or zero-annual-fee card and be mindful of charges like interest, late payment fees, cash withdrawal charges, and foreign transaction charges. It’s important to understand reward points system and actual value of points earned on spending. Starting with a moderate credit limit helps maintain spending discipline, while good customer support is also an important factor.
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01:43 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Beginners should prefer a low or zero-annual-fee card and be mindful of charges like interest, late payment fees, cash withdrawal charges, and foreign transaction charges. It’s important to understand reward points system and actual value of points earned on spending. Starting with a moderate credit limit helps maintain spending discipline, while good customer support is also an important factor.
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