February 7, 2026

India Stands Firm on Farm Tariffs in US Trade Talks, Limits Market Access

India will likely keep tariffs high on US corn and soybeans to protect small farmers. Talks with the US could open gates for nuts and fruits, but key farm imports remain restricted.

February 7, 2026

88% Taxpayers Adopt New Tax Regime, Govt Plans No Sunset Clause—CBDT Chairman

CBDT says 88% of individual taxpayers have moved to the new tax regime. New MAT rules and STT hike in Budget 2026-27 aim to encourage this shift and control retail trading.

February 7, 2026

Aye Finance Allocates Shares to Anchors at Rs 129 Ahead of Rs 1,010 Crore IPO

Aye Finance has allocated shares to anchor investors at Rs 129, the top of its price band. The Rs 1,010 crore IPO opens on Feb 9 and lists on Feb 16. Big names like Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas have joined the anchor book.

February 7, 2026

Nifty Ends Two-Week Slide Above 100-Day Average; Bank Nifty Posts Strong Gains

Nifty closed with a 1.4% weekly gain, breaking its two-week losing streak above the 100-day moving average. Bank Nifty hit a fresh high but faced profit booking. IT stocks fell sharply amid AI concerns. Analysts expect cautious optimism with key supports holding and select sectors, like Pharma and Financial Services, showing strength.

February 7, 2026

Bithumb Accidentally Sends $40 Billion in Bitcoin to Users, Apologises

South Korea's Bithumb mistakenly sent 620,000 bitcoins worth over $40 billion to users. The error caused a brief bitcoin price crash on its platform. Bithumb blocked trading fast, recovered most coins, and promised full compensation with a bonus to affected users.

February 7, 2026

27 Dead in Meghalaya Illegal Mine Blast; Search Continues in East Jaintia Hills

Two more bodies found after a blast at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya, raising the death toll to 27. Search operations are ongoing for missing people in East Jaintia Hills district.

February 7, 2026

Four Arrested Including IS Mastermind in Islamabad Imambargah Suicide Attack Raids

Security forces arrested four facilitators of the Islamabad imambargah suicide bombing during raids in Peshawar and Nowshera, including an alleged IS mastermind. A police officer was martyred, and three others injured in a gunfight during the operations.

February 7, 2026

Bhagirathpura Water Contamination Claims Another Life in Indore, Families Demand Justice

A 70-year-old man died in Indore hospital, family blames Bhagirathpura water contamination outbreak. This raises the toll to 33, say locals. Officials cite pre-existing conditions but provide compensation to victims' families.

February 7, 2026

Asia Fuels Booming $44.6m Dinosaur Fossil Market Amid Science Concerns

The global dinosaur fossil trade is booming, with a Stegosaurus skeleton selling for $44.6m in 2024. Asian collectors play a key role, but experts warn the market harms science.

February 7, 2026

Nepal Arrests Six in Fake Mountain Rescue Insurance Scam, Demands Strong Punishment

Nepal police have arrested six suspects linked to a long-standing fake mountain rescue scam that cheated insurers. The arrests aim to clean the tourism sector and stop fake helicopter evacuations.