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India-US trade deal safeguards farmers’ interests, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India-US trade deal safeguards farmers’ interests, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Speaking exclusively to India TV, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the interests of farmers have been fully protected, and not just main grains and major crops, but dairy products as well are safe. New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that the interests of Indian farmers have been safeguarded in the recent trade deal between India and the United States. Speaking exclusively to India TV, the Union Minister said that the interests of farmers have been fully protected, and not just main grains and major crops, but dairy products as well…
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Anurag Thakur cleared to return to BCCI after Supreme Court lifts ban

Anurag Thakur cleared to return to BCCI after Supreme Court lifts ban

The Supreme Court lifted Anurag Thakurโ€™s 2017 ban, allowing the former BCCI president to participate in board affairs again. The court modified its earlier order after applying proportionality and noting his unconditional apology. New Delhi: Anurag Thakur has been cleared to return to cricket administration after the Supreme Court on Thursday, February 5, lifted the restriction that had barred him from taking part in the affairs of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The decision ends a ban that had been in place since January 2017. The former BCCI president is now permitted to engage with the…
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Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembuโ€™s โ‚น15,000 Crore divorce case: Who is his estranged wife Pramila Srinivasan? |

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembuโ€™s โ‚น15,000 Crore divorce case: Who is his estranged wife Pramila Srinivasan? |

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu and his estranged wife Pramila SrinivasanPhoto (L): Pramila Srinivasan/ LinkedIn When tech billionaire Sridhar Vembu, founder and CEO of Zoho, recently landed in a California courtroom, few saw a $1.7 billion (roughly INR 15,000 crore) bond order coming. It's not just any divorce - it's one of the priciest ever for an Indian tycoon, that's making headlines worldwide. After roughly 30 years of marriage, Vembu and his estranged wife Pramila Srinivasan are locked in a bitter divorce battle over their assets, custody of their son, and Zoho's future. She's accusing him of abandonment and shady asset…
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JMM hints at contesting Assam, West Bengal polls

JMM hints at contesting Assam, West Bengal polls

After consolidating its political position in Jharkhand by forming the government twice in succession through alliances with other parties, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is now exploring the possibility of expanding its organisational footprint beyond the state. ย  With Assembly elections due later this year in Assam and West Bengal, political circles are abuzz with speculation that the ruling party of Jharkhand may seek to mark its presence in these states as well. ย  Although no formal announcement has been made so far, Chief Minister Hemant Sorenโ€™s recent visit to Assam and his remarks to the media have fuelled such…
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Back-to-back upper circuit: Pharma stock continues to surge even as markets remain volatile

Back-to-back upper circuit: Pharma stock continues to surge even as markets remain volatile

The stock has a 52-week high of Rs 38.71 and a 52-week low of Rs 18.50. According to BSE Analytics, the stock has given a multibagger return of 205.96 per cent in two years. Mumbai: Shares of specialty chemicals company Sudarshan Pharma Industries are in focus as they continue to gain for the third consecutive day, even as stock markets remainย volatile. Moreover, the stock has hit an upper circuit for the second consecutive day today i.e. on February 5, 2026. The counter started the trading session gap up with a gain of 7.62 per cent at Rs 22.60 against the…
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RCB vs DC WPL 2026 Final LIVE cricket score: Bengaluru vs Delhi Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Highlights

RCB vs DC WPL 2026 Final LIVE cricket score: Bengaluru vs Delhi Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Highlights

The WPL 2026 final on February 5 will see RCB take on Delhi Capitals in Vadodara. RCB bounced back from late losses to qualify, while DC reached their fourth consecutive final through the Eliminator and are hoping to finally lift their first title. Vadodara: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and elected to bowl first in the 2026 Womenโ€™s Premier League (WPL) at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Captain Smriti Mandhana noted that they have made no changes to the playing XI and are backing the same for their second final. Jemimah Rodrigues, too, was happy to bat first,…
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Interim dividend soon: Speciality retail stock in focus ahead of board meet, check details

Interim dividend soon: Speciality retail stock in focus ahead of board meet, check details

Technically, the stock trades above the 5-day moving average but below the 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages. Mumbai: Shares of smallcap stock Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) are in focus today as the company has informed exchanges that the board will meet soon to declare the third interim dividend for its shareholders for the financial yearย 2025-26. According to information shared with the exchanges, the company's board meeting will be held on Friday, February 13, at which the board will release the financial results for the December quarter (Q3FY26) and may also consider declaring the third interim dividend for…
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Mustafizur Rahman joins PSL team after being dropped from KKR squad for IPL 2026

Mustafizur Rahman joins PSL team after being dropped from KKR squad for IPL 2026

Mustafizur Rahman joined Lahore Qalandars for PSL 2026 after being released by KKR due to BCCI rules. His IPL exit triggered controversy, leading to Bangladeshโ€™s removal from the T20 World Cup and Pakistan planning a boycotting the marquee India clash on February 15. New Delhi: Lahore Qalandars have brought back Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman as their direct signing for the upcoming 2026 Pakistan Super League, securing him on a contract worth PKR 6.44 crore. The left-armer is no stranger to the franchise, having previously been part of the Lahore setup in two earlier seasons. Although he was selected in…
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West Bengal Budget: Govt announces 4% DA hike, increase in Lakshmir Bhandar scheme by Rs 500 – Check details

West Bengal Budget: Govt announces 4% DA hike, increase in Lakshmir Bhandar scheme by Rs 500 – Check details

The dearness allowance for state government employees has been increased by 4 per cent, and the monthly allowance of ASHA and Anganwadi workers has been hiked by Rs 1,000. Kolkata: The West Bengal government on Thursday tabled a Rs 4.06 lakh crore interim budget in the state assembly for the 2026-27 financial year. Tabling the budget of Rs 4.06 lakh crore for the 2026-27 fiscal, state Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya proposed to hike the monthly grant in the 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme by Rs 500 from February this year. Under this scheme, the SC/ST women of the this state have been…
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Irfan Pathan draws comparison between Abhishek Sharma and star Proteas batter ahead of T20 World Cup

Irfan Pathan draws comparison between Abhishek Sharma and star Proteas batter ahead of T20 World Cup

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan took centre stage and talked about the recent performances of South Africa and their star man Dewald Brevis. He also drew a comparison between Abhishek Sharma and Brevis ahead of the T20 World Cup. New Delhi: Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan came forward and talked about the recent performances of India batter Abhishek Sharma and South Africaโ€™s Dewald Brevis and how important they will be for their respective sides ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.ย  It is worth noting that the T20 World Cup is slated to begin on February 7 and will be…
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