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India is set to resume free trade negotiations with the UK and EU, aiming to counter protectionist policies by Trump. Important talks with trade ministers are scheduled, and India shows commitment by reducing some tariffs and considering bilateral investment treaty changes.

Gopal Srinivasan, Chairman of TVS Capital Funds, criticizes the sustainability of India's quick-commerce sector, led by Zomato and Swiggy, as reliant on private equity without long-term viability. TVS Capital previously invested in Nykaa, viewing it as driven by a deeper market trend.

State Bank of India (SBI) reduced interest rates on new retail and business loans tied to external benchmarks, following the RBI's repo rate cut. Home loan rates now range from 8.25% to 9.2% based on credit scores. Business loan rates will depend on deposit rate adjustments.

The Central government has referred a case to the Karnataka labour commissioner after NITES alleged unlawful termination of hundreds of trainees by Infosys. Infosys dismissed around 350 freshers in Mysuru for failing internal assessments in Java programming and DBMS. This follows similar actions by Wipro, which recently sacked freshers for failing a technical proficiency test.

Police said that they had apprehended four youths in connection with the theft of almost all the furnishings in a CBI office. During a visit to the office on February 11, CBI officials discovered that ceiling fans, tables, chairs, almirah, plastic water tank, and electrical equipment were missing.

Ambedkar statues have been vandalised in U.P., but Mayawati remains mum

Enhertu, an oncology drug by AstraZeneca, led new drug sales in 2024 with Rs 58 crore, reflecting rising cancer cases. Over 3,100 new brands collectively earned Rs 1,097 crore, with significant launches in cardiac, anti-diabetic, and vitamins sectors, highlighting prevailing health patterns in India.

San Francisco authorities confirmed the death of 26-year-old OpenAI software developer Suchir Balaji as a suicide by self-inflicted gunshot. Despite his parents' claims of foul play, investigations found no evidence supporting homicide. The apartment had no signs of forced entry, and Balaji had alcohol and amphetamines in his system, the report said.

Market players are concerned as the sensex and nifty fell by around 2.5% last week due to continuous foreign fund selling, rupee weakness, and the US-initiated tariff war. Additionally, weak quarterly corporate results contributed to the declines. Analysts suggest that without stability in US trade relations, markets will remain cautious.

In Chhattisgarh, the CRPF is opening more and more FOBs to expand the reach of the security forces and administration so that the influence of Maoists in remote areas weans away.

Navdeep Singh, 21, is being deported from the US to India for the second time in eight months. His family spent Rs 55 lakh on his attempts to migrate to the US, but both efforts failed. Navdeep's father, who runs a small sweets shop, and his family are struggling financially and are awaiting his return.

The tank was renovated at a cost of ₹1.38 crore

Passengers raise safety concerns as poor lighting forces many to rely on costly alternatives like auto and overcrowded buses; SWTD prepares estimate for permanent lights and power connection

Virat Kohli and the Indian cricket team engaged in their first training session in Dubai ahead of the Champions Trophy. Despite an intense practice, Kohli maintained his routine by arranging a post-session meal. A concerning moment arose when a Pandya slash injured Rishabh Pant's knee, but he continued to bat with determination.

The stampede at New Delhi Railway Station's Platform 13-14 has tragically claimed multiple lives, including young children, as families rushed to attend Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Victims' relatives express anger over poor crowd management and the devastating loss of loved ones.