India signs terms of reference for trade talks with 6 Gulf nation-bloc after EU, US deals
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have signed the terms of reference to begin negotiations for a free trade deal on Thursday. This comes after India finalised trade deals with the European Union, which includes 27 countries, and the US. The GCC is a six-nation bloc that includes the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman.
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India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have signed the terms of reference to begin negotiations for a free trade deal on Thursday. This comes after India finalised trade deals with the European Union, which includes 27 countries, and the US. The GCC is a six-nation bloc that includes the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman.
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Pay 25% of pending DA to 20 lakh govt employees by March 31: SC to WB govt
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the West Bengal government to clear 25% of pending DA (Dearness Allowance) from 2008 to 2019 for nearly 20 lakh state government employees by March 31. The court also set up a high-level committee led by former Supreme Court judge Justice Indu Malhotra to calculate the exact arrears and fix a practical payment schedule.
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02:17 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the West Bengal government to clear 25% of pending DA (Dearness Allowance) from 2008 to 2019 for nearly 20 lakh state government employees by March 31. The court also set up a high-level committee led by former Supreme Court judge Justice Indu Malhotra to calculate the exact arrears and fix a practical payment schedule.
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UP bans Chinese manja; murder case to be filed if it causes death
CM Yogi Adityanath on Thursday imposed a complete ban on the sale of Chinese kite strings (manja) in Uttar Pradesh. CM Yogi also directed that anyone responsible for deaths caused by Chinese manja will be held accountable for murder. The move comes after the state government took cognisance of multiple accidents linked to Chinese manja.
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02:42 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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CM Yogi Adityanath on Thursday imposed a complete ban on the sale of Chinese kite strings (manja) in Uttar Pradesh. CM Yogi also directed that anyone responsible for deaths caused by Chinese manja will be held accountable for murder. The move comes after the state government took cognisance of multiple accidents linked to Chinese manja.
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Woman gets husband killed in hit-and-run planned with boyfriend 3 months after marriage in Raj
A woman got her husband killed in a hit-and-run incident that she planned along with her boyfriend in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar three months after their marriage. However, police said that the husband appeared to have been strangled, while the wife escaped without injuries. Later, police established that she was in regular contact with her boyfriend.
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02:33 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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A woman got her husband killed in a hit-and-run incident that she planned along with her boyfriend in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar three months after their marriage. However, police said that the husband appeared to have been strangled, while the wife escaped without injuries. Later, police established that she was in regular contact with her boyfriend.
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Govt releases statement on Trump's claim that India won't buy Russian oil
After US President Donald Trump claimed India will purchase oil from Venezuela instead of Russia, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "Ensuring energy security of 1.4 billion Indians is our government's supreme priority." "Diversifying our energy sourcing in keeping with objective market conditions and evolving international dynamics is at the core of our strategy to ensure this," he added.
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02:31 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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After US President Donald Trump claimed India will purchase oil from Venezuela instead of Russia, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "Ensuring energy security of 1.4 billion Indians is our government's supreme priority." "Diversifying our energy sourcing in keeping with objective market conditions and evolving international dynamics is at the core of our strategy to ensure this," he added.
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21-yr-old IIT Bombay student dies by suicide
A 21-year-old civil engineering student at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay died by suicide after jumping off the terrace of a nine-storey hostel building on Wednesday. The student waited on the terrace for nearly 10 minutes before jumping off, police said. The deceased was suffering from depression and had earlier sought help from Student Wellness Center on campus, it added.
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02:59 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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A 21-year-old civil engineering student at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay died by suicide after jumping off the terrace of a nine-storey hostel building on Wednesday. The student waited on the terrace for nearly 10 minutes before jumping off, police said. The deceased was suffering from depression and had earlier sought help from Student Wellness Center on campus, it added.
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1st tranche of India-US trade deal ready, joint statement likely in days: Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the first tranche of bilateral trade agreements between India and US is ready and a joint statement will likely be issued in 4-5 days. Once the statement is released, US will issue an executive order reducing tariffs on India to 18%, he added. A formal agreement will be signed in mid-March, he stated.
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02:47 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the first tranche of bilateral trade agreements between India and US is ready and a joint statement will likely be issued in 4-5 days. Once the statement is released, US will issue an executive order reducing tariffs on India to 18%, he added. A formal agreement will be signed in mid-March, he stated.
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I'm smart guy, I know economy better than almost everybody: Trump
US President Donald Trump, responding to a question during an interview about whether Federal Reserve Chair answers to him, said, "In theory...it's an independent body." He added, "I think I'm a smart guy...I know the economy better than almost everybody." He further said, "71 great economists and I made predictions, and only two were right- one other person and me."
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03:10 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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US President Donald Trump, responding to a question during an interview about whether Federal Reserve Chair answers to him, said, "In theory...it's an independent body." He added, "I think I'm a smart guy...I know the economy better than almost everybody." He further said, "71 great economists and I made predictions, and only two were right- one other person and me."
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What is Force Majeure that Pakistan may invoke over India match boycott?
Anticipating sanctions from ICC over their boycott of T20 World Cup match against India, the PCB might enforce Force Majeure clause in their defence. The clause refers to unforeseeable circumstances that can prevent a contract from being fulfilled. The PCB might justify their stand by attaching their government’s social media post that instructed them to boycott the India game.
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03:04 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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Anticipating sanctions from ICC over their boycott of T20 World Cup match against India, the PCB might enforce Force Majeure clause in their defence. The clause refers to unforeseeable circumstances that can prevent a contract from being fulfilled. The PCB might justify their stand by attaching their government’s social media post that instructed them to boycott the India game.
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Kharge stopped from quoting book in Rajya Sabha, Opp'n walks out
Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge was stopped from quoting an unpublished memoir by former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane in Rajya Sabha, after which the Opposition MPs staged a walkout. Kharge had raised the issue of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi not being allowed to quote the same book in Lok Sabha, after which Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan stopped him.
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03:01 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge was stopped from quoting an unpublished memoir by former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane in Rajya Sabha, after which the Opposition MPs staged a walkout. Kharge had raised the issue of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi not being allowed to quote the same book in Lok Sabha, after which Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan stopped him.
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Open to exploring new oil supply options, including Venezuela: Govt on Trump's claim
After US President Donald Trump claimed India would purchase Venezuelan oil, India said, "Consistent with our approach to energy security, India remains open to exploring the commercial merits of any crude supply, including from Venezuela." "We were importing...oil from Venezuela until 2019-20...Again, we began buying oil from Venezuela in 2023-24 but had to stop after sanctions," India added.
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03:26 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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After US President Donald Trump claimed India would purchase Venezuelan oil, India said, "Consistent with our approach to energy security, India remains open to exploring the commercial merits of any crude supply, including from Venezuela." "We were importing...oil from Venezuela until 2019-20...Again, we began buying oil from Venezuela in 2023-24 but had to stop after sanctions," India added.
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MP police offer ₹1 reward for arrest of fugitive liquor smuggler
Madhya Pradesh’s Narsinghpur Police have announced a ₹1 reward for information leading to the arrest of fugitive liquor smuggler Dhanraj Lodhi. The move comes after police intercepted a car and seized 396 litres of country liquor, but Lodhi managed to escape. Police said the token reward is symbolic, intended to draw public attention to the case.
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03:26 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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Madhya Pradesh’s Narsinghpur Police have announced a ₹1 reward for information leading to the arrest of fugitive liquor smuggler Dhanraj Lodhi. The move comes after police intercepted a car and seized 396 litres of country liquor, but Lodhi managed to escape. Police said the token reward is symbolic, intended to draw public attention to the case.
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03:26 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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5 Tejas MK1A aircraft ready for delivery: HAL as reports claim delay
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) said that five Tejas Mk1A light combat aircraft (LCA) are fully ready for delivery, while another nine are awaiting engines. This comes after reports claimed that deliveries might miss the already extended March 2026 deadline due to a bottleneck in engine supply from the US-based manufacturer GE Aerospace. HAL stock fell over 6% intraday on Thursday.
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03:23 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) said that five Tejas Mk1A light combat aircraft (LCA) are fully ready for delivery, while another nine are awaiting engines. This comes after reports claimed that deliveries might miss the already extended March 2026 deadline due to a bottleneck in engine supply from the US-based manufacturer GE Aerospace. HAL stock fell over 6% intraday on Thursday.
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JJ Smuts, who is representing Italy at T20 World Cup, has never been to Italy
All-rounder JJ Smuts, who is representing Italy in the T20 World Cup 2026, has never been to the European country. Smuts, who was born in South Africa and has played international cricket for South Africa, became eligible to represent Italy after qualifying for a passport through marriage. Smuts has played three T20Is for Italy, all in Dubai.
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03:35 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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All-rounder JJ Smuts, who is representing Italy in the T20 World Cup 2026, has never been to the European country. Smuts, who was born in South Africa and has played international cricket for South Africa, became eligible to represent Italy after qualifying for a passport through marriage. Smuts has played three T20Is for Italy, all in Dubai.
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Author Deepak Chopra releases statement after being named 3,300 times in Epstein files
After being mentioned around 3,300 times in Epstein files, author Deepak Chopra said, "I was never involved in, nor did I participate in, any criminal or exploitative conduct. Any contact I had was limited and unrelated to abusive activity." "Some past email exchanges have surfaced that reflect poor judgment in tone. I regret that," he wrote.
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03:33 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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After being mentioned around 3,300 times in Epstein files, author Deepak Chopra said, "I was never involved in, nor did I participate in, any criminal or exploitative conduct. Any contact I had was limited and unrelated to abusive activity." "Some past email exchanges have surfaced that reflect poor judgment in tone. I regret that," he wrote.
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Lok Sabha approves President's speech without PM's reply for 1st time since 2004
In the first such instance since 2004, the Lok Sabha on Thursday approved President's address to Parliament during the Budget Session without the Prime Minister's reply to it. The Motion of Thanks was cleared amid sloganeering by the Opposition MPs. PM Narendra Modi was about to speak in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, but the house was adjourned amid the ruckus.
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03:53 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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In the first such instance since 2004, the Lok Sabha on Thursday approved President's address to Parliament during the Budget Session without the Prime Minister's reply to it. The Motion of Thanks was cleared amid sloganeering by the Opposition MPs. PM Narendra Modi was about to speak in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, but the house was adjourned amid the ruckus.
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Advised PM Modi not to come to Lok Sabha, Congress MPs planned unprecedented act: Speaker
After Lok Sabha approved President's address to the Parliament during the Budget Session without PM's reply for the first time since 2004, Speaker Om Birla said he had advised PM Narendra Modi to not come to the Parliament. "I received information that several Congress MPs had planned an unprecedented act near the Prime Minister's chair," he added.
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04:07 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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After Lok Sabha approved President's address to the Parliament during the Budget Session without PM's reply for the first time since 2004, Speaker Om Birla said he had advised PM Narendra Modi to not come to the Parliament. "I received information that several Congress MPs had planned an unprecedented act near the Prime Minister's chair," he added.
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Will ICC knock India out if they refuse to play in another country: Nasser Hussain
Questioning ICC's handling of Bangladesh's T20 World Cup ouster, ex-England captain Nasser Hussain asked whether ICC would've knocked India out if they had refused to play in another country. He added, "Only question all sides ask for is consistency. Bangladesh, Pakistan and India must be treated the same...India fans may say, 'Cry more...we've the money!' But with power comes responsibility."
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04:02 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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Questioning ICC's handling of Bangladesh's T20 World Cup ouster, ex-England captain Nasser Hussain asked whether ICC would've knocked India out if they had refused to play in another country. He added, "Only question all sides ask for is consistency. Bangladesh, Pakistan and India must be treated the same...India fans may say, 'Cry more...we've the money!' But with power comes responsibility."
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We haven't refused to play against Pakistan, our flights for Colombo are booked: Suryakumar
Talking about Pakistan announcing boycott of T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav said, "We haven’t refused to play against Pakistan. They have refused." He added, "Our flights for Colombo are booked. First we will play in Mumbai, then head to Delhi and then travel to Colombo. I feel their decision isn't in my control."
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04:25 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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Talking about Pakistan announcing boycott of T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav said, "We haven’t refused to play against Pakistan. They have refused." He added, "Our flights for Colombo are booked. First we will play in Mumbai, then head to Delhi and then travel to Colombo. I feel their decision isn't in my control."
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Why did Sensex and Nifty fall on Thursday, ending 3-day rally?
Sensex and Nifty both closed in red, sinking over 500 points and over 130 points, respectively on Thursday, ending a three-day rally amid weak global cues. This comes as the markets witnessed profit booking across large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap stocks. According to market strategist Kranthi Bathini, the markets are entering a "consolidation phase" and "some cooling off is natural".
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04:22 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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Sensex and Nifty both closed in red, sinking over 500 points and over 130 points, respectively on Thursday, ending a three-day rally amid weak global cues. This comes as the markets witnessed profit booking across large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap stocks. According to market strategist Kranthi Bathini, the markets are entering a "consolidation phase" and "some cooling off is natural".
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