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‘India–US trade deal likely by mid-March’

06-02-2026

India and the United States are likely to sign the first tranche of their long-pending bilateral trade agreement by mid-March, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, signalling a major step forward in economic ties between the two countries.

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India needs urgent skilling push to meet logistics demand

06-02-2026

India’s logistics sector will require an additional 47 lakh workers by 2030, highlighting the urgent need for large-scale skilling reforms and development of a digitally equipped workforce, the Logistics Sector Skill Council (LSSC) said on Thursday.

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Amit Shah launches cooperative ride app ‘Bharat Taxi’

06-02-2026

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, marking a major push towards driver-owned digital mobility services. The platform was formally launched after the successful completion of a two-month pilot programme.

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Apex Court clears NBCC takeover of stalled Supertech projects

06-02-2026

In a major relief to thousands of stranded homebuyers, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld an NCLAT order directing state-owned NBCC Limited to take over and complete 16 stalled housing projects of debt-ridden real estate firm Supertech Limited. The top court invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure “complete justice” to homebuyers waiting for possession for nearly two decades.

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ImagiNxt 2026 ties up with MeitY Startup Hub

06-02-2026

ImagiNxt 2026, India’s Festival of Technology and Innovation, has announced a strategic partnership with MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) to strengthen the country’s startup-led digital innovation ecosystem and elevate Indian founders on the global technology stage.

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Bitcoin slides sharply amid global tech sell-off

06-02-2026

Bitcoin fell steeply on Thursday, sliding as much as 8% as a renewed sell-off in global technology stocks rattled investor sentiment and triggered risk aversion across financial markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was trading near $71,000, down about 7.3%, after briefly dropping to around $69,000 earlier in the day, its lowest level since November 2024, according to CoinDesk.

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