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Fears of arms race: US-Russia nuclear treaty set to expire

India, Feb. 5 -- The last nuclear treaty between Russia and the United States is due to expire on Thursday, raising the risk of a new arms race in which China will also play a key role. The web of arm... Read More


U19 CWC: India beat Afg; face Eng in final

India, Feb. 5 -- India Under-19 team thrashed Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's U19 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday to set up the title clash with England in the final... Read More


Wangchuk detention: SC suggests 'rethink'

India, Feb. 5 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to "rethink" on the continued detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, noting the nearly five-month long incarceration at a Jodhpu... Read More


IT stocks slide as AI automation signals an agentic shift

India, Feb. 5 -- Shares of top Indian information technology services were battered on Wednesday, mirroring the decline in US technology and software stocks over renewed fears of disruption caused by ... Read More


AI Express eyes operating profit in H2 of Fy26

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Air India Express is projected to post an operating profit in the second half of FY26, a first since its privatisation, the airline's management told employees at a townhall in Gu... Read More


Vi's Rs.35,000-crore loan request faces new lender checks

New Delhi/Mumbai, Feb. 5 -- Lenders to embattled telecom operator Vodafone Idea Ltd are examining the company's spectrum dues, subscriber losses and weak user revenue before deciding on its request fo... Read More


'Borrowing norms for states won't be diluted'

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The Budget on Sunday raised allocations under the 50-year interest free loans scheme to states by 33.3% to Rs.2 lakh crore in 2026-27. In an interview with HT , expenditure secret... Read More


New business lifts services PMI in January

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Growth in India's services sector picked up pace in January as faster expansion in new business and output lifted overall activity at the start of 2026, according to the HSBC Indi... Read More


Oz ready to jump in... Head first

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- T20 cricket has taught bowlers to embrace chaos, expect the unexpected. Travis Head doesn't arrive at the crease with visible fury or theatrics. He arrives with a certain reassura... Read More


India open with Kishan, Varma shines on return

NAVI MUMBAI, Feb. 5 -- Ahead of starting their title defence in the T20 World Cup, India served another warning to their opponents with a dazzling batting display in their warm-up game against a stron... Read More