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‘We framed this Budget on a larger plank, not based on any one incident’
The India-US trade deal, had it come a little earlier, would not have made the Union Budget any different, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in a conversation with Asit Ranjan Mishra, Vikas Dhoot, Nivedita Mookerji and AK Bhattacharya on Wednesday afternoon at her Parliament office. Edited excerpts from the interaction that ranged from headline numbers to policy focus, reforms and more:
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February 05, 2026
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SIR not for inclusion of voters but deletion: Mamata before SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard an unusual intervention by West Bengal Chief Minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee, who personally addressed the Court in her writ petition challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state.
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February 05, 2026
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Present tense over the past
When news about the archaeological findings at Keeladi in Tamil Nadu first hit the headlines, it created quite astir.
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February 05, 2026
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New arms race looms as clock ticks down on last Russia-US nuclear treaty
The last nuclear treaty between Russia and the US is due to expire within hours, raising the risk of a new arms race in which China will also play a key role.
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February 05, 2026
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Nvidia’s Huang dismisses fears Al will replace software tools
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed fears that artificial intelligence (Al) will replace software and related tools, calling the idea “illogical”, after a significant selloff in global software stocks on Tuesday.
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February 05, 2026
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CCI orders antitrust probe against IndiGo
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an investigation into the country’s largest airline, IndiGo, after finding prima facie evidence that it abused its dominant market position, according to an order issued by the antitrust watchdog on Wednesday.
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February 05, 2026
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‘Don Colossus,’ a golden statue of President Trump, waits for its home
It’s known as “Don Colossus.”
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February 05, 2026
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40% of India’s US exports already have zero duty
Indian exports to the US, which already attract zero duty, account for more than 40 per cent of total shipments to the country, according to the latest government data for April-November 2025.
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February 05, 2026
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Sound strategy: From Sonar to AI
The United States military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro drew attention not only for its audacity but also for reports that personnel loyal to Mr Maduro were apparently incapacitated by intense sound waves or directed-energy effects.
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February 05, 2026
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Sebi proposes easing 'fit and proper' norms for mkt intermediaries
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed an overhaul of the ‘fit and proper person’ criteria for market intermediaries such as stock brokers, a move aimed at easing compliance burdens and reducing regulatory uncertainty, particularly for entities facing preliminary legal proceedings.
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February 05, 2026
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Cognizant profit up 19%
Nasdaq-listed Cognizant on Wednesday reported a 19 per cent rise in net profit to $648 million in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2025 (Q4CY25).
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February 05, 2026
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Sam Altman succession plan: Hand off OpenAI to AI models
OpenAl Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman has laid out an unconventional succession plan for the multi-billion-dollar company, one that reflects his belief in how far artificial intelligence (AI) could eventually go.
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February 05, 2026
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Xi speaks with Trump hours after invite to Putin
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held talks over the phone on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the matter, ahead of a meeting expected in the coming months in China.
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February 05, 2026
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IPO pipeline stirs as markets rebound, but deal size shrinks
Benchmarks have rallied nearly 5% since Budget-day lows
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February 05, 2026
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Anthropic’s AI tool may unsettle enterprise tech
With Anthropic’s recent update to Claude Cowork, concerns over artificial intelligence (AI)-driven disruption in the technology sector are no longer abstract.
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February 05, 2026
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Fink: India’s growth story a multi-decade opportunity
Economic momentum being driven by policy stability, says Mukesh Ambani
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February 05, 2026
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Diversifying energy sourcing amid changing global dynamics: Goyal
Emphasising that ensuring energy security of Indians is the “supreme priority”, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal told Parliament on Wednesday that the government was aiming to diversify energy sources keeping in mind the changing international dynamics.
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February 05, 2026
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20 yrs of fiscal responsibility laws failed to rein in debt in several states: World Bank
Report to 16th Finance Commission says rising contingent liabilities increased debt levels
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February 05, 2026
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Tata Power profit drops 4%
Tata Power on Wednesday reported a 4 percent drop in net profit at ₹1,194 crore for the December quarter due to the ongoing shutdown of the flagship Mundra thermal plant in Gujarat.
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February 05, 2026
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RCom fraud case: Apex court directs ED to form probe team
The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to constitute a senior-level Special Investigation Team (SIT) to carry forward the probe into the alleged large-scale bank fraud involving Reliance Communications (RCom), its group companies and industrialist Anil Ambani.
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February 05, 2026
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How Budget 2026 backs clean energy
It lays out a long-term energy strategy focused on decarbonisation and supply-chain resilience
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February 05, 2026
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Women-led startups see 30% jump in state
UTTAR PRADESH
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February 05, 2026
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Pvt insurers see signs of recovery in credit life biz
Private life insurers are seeing early signs of recovery in their credit life business as disbursements by lenders in the microfinance segment picked up in the third quarter of 2025-26 (Q3FY26), with stress in the sector normalising.
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February 05, 2026
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Trent Q3 profit rises 3.1%
THE FIRM’S REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS ROSE 14.8% To %5,345.1 CRORE IN Q3 COMPARED TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR
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February 05, 2026
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Jaishankar, Rubio mull framework for critical minerals exploration
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on a visit to Washington DC, met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday morning.
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February 05, 2026
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Newsprint production struggling to meet demand: INS
The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) on Tuesday raised concerns over the weak state of domestic newsprint production, saying it has failed to cross 0.5 million tonnes and remains far below the country’s actual demand.
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February 05, 2026
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Link annual power tariff hikes to inflation: Study
Says this is crucial for timely revenue recovery
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February 05, 2026
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Assess taxman's demand, strength of legal position before taking this option
Union Budget 2026 has proposed extending immunity from penalty and prosecution to cases of misreporting of income.
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February 05, 2026
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Leather sector eyes boom year with US, EU trade deals
The India-United States (India-US) trade agreement has lifted sentiment among leather exporters, who are now looking ahead to a strong year after months of uncertainty.
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February 05, 2026
Business Standard
A welcome escalation
Higher defence outlay reflects focused priorities
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