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India scraps wheat stocks limit on higher inventory, lower price

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-05T15:42:24+00:00

Stocks with the Government rise to 3 million tonnes year-on-year, while prices have softened by over ₹100 a quintal, says Food Ministry statement

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De Montfort University student named as victim of fatal stabbing in Leicester

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-05T15:37:11+00:00

Family of Khaleed Oladipo, 20, share tribute to ‘extremely loved son, brother, uncle, boyfriend, friend’Police have named the victim of a stabbing attack in Leicester city centre as Khaleed Oladipo.The 20-year-old cybersecurity student, who was living in the city and studying at De Montfort University, died after being stabbed once in the chest on Wednesday. An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. Continue reading...

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SEBI proposes reforms to boost operational, financial Flexibility for REITs, InvITs

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-05T15:21:57+00:00

In a consultation paper floated on Thursday, the markets regulator has suggested allowing privately listed InvITs to invest up to 10 per cent of their asset value in pure greenfield projects to bring them on par with public InvITs.

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LIC’s Q3 standalone net profit up 17% at ₹12,958 cr

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-05T15:21:51+00:00

Corporation not in a hurry to foray into the health insurance segment; plans to optimise its real estate holding

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India may increase coal imports from Washington under bilateral trade deal

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-05T15:20:00+00:00

Washington accounted for more than 8 per cent of India’s cumulative coal imports in FY25, which industry players, analysts and government officials indicate could easily be topped up to 10 per cent

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Магазини Київстар стають доступнішими для обслуговування клієнтів із порушеннями слуху

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-02-05T15:19:00+00:00

Щоб клієнт із порушеннями слуху міг повною мірою отримати послугу в магазині Київстар варто у прикасовій зоні у визначеному переліку магазинів сканувати спеціальний QR-код.

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Travel industry fears summer disruption amid new biometric checks at European borders

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-05T15:13:10+00:00

EU urged to tell authorities to stand down EES controls if needed to avert delays at airports and border crossingsTravel industry leaders have called on the European Commission to tell all border authorities to stand down the new entry-exit system (EES) if needed, as fears increase of summer disruption.European airports have warned of a potentially “disastrous” experience for passengers and huge queues unless the new biometric controls for foreign visitors are relaxed. Continue reading...

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Summer travel disruption fears over new biometric checks at European borders

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-05T15:13:10+00:00

Industry leaders urge EU to tell authorities to stand down entry-exit system controls if needed Travel industry leaders have called on the European Commission to tell all border authorities to stand down the new entry-exit system (EES) if needed, as fears increase of summer disruption.European airports have warned of a potentially “disastrous” experience for passengers and huge queues unless the new biometric controls for foreign visitors are relaxed. Continue reading...

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Cornish tin mine could reopen with Trump administration investment

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-05T15:11:57+00:00

South Crofty site could get $225m funding as US seeks to secure supply of critical metalDonald Trump has aggressively pursued investment into hi-tech industries recent months, but the US administration has now set its sights on a more traditional sector: tin mining in Cornwall.The South Crofty mine, near the village of Pool, could start up again after nearly three decades aided by a potential $225m (£166m) investment from across the Atlantic, creating 300 jobs. Continue reading...

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What happens when bots start posting and upvoting

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-05T15:11:51+00:00

As Moltbook, the social network for AI agents, takes the tech world by storm, experts flag caution

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Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Morgan McSweeney, No 10 says amid calls for his sacking – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-05T15:10:34+00:00

Some backbenchers blame Pm’s chief of staff for Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassadorAfter the release of a vast tranche of documents and emails that shed further light on the close relationship between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein, the government has come under intense pressure to release details about its vetting process before Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador in December 2024.Below, we look at how much Keir Starmer knew about Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein, and what vetting process the former peer went through for the top diplomatic job in Washington. Continue re

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SEBI to facilitate SWP/STP for MF units in demat

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-05T15:10:31+00:00

This facility is being planned to be rolled out in two phases based on the number of units and the value of units.

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Pentagono: “Riparte il dialogo militare con la Russia”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-02-05T15:08:17+00:00

Secondo Axios, ad Abu Dhabi Washington e Mosca avrebbero negoziato anche sull'ipotesi di rispettare i limiti del trattato sulla non proliferazione nucleare New Start per altri sei mesi oltre la scadenza. Nessuna conferma da Casa Bianca e Cremlino

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Start-up hiring rebounds in 2026, but focus shifts to fewer, high-impact roles

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-05T15:04:39+00:00

The shift reflects a broader reset across the start-up ecosystem, where companies have moved from survival-mode to execution-led hiring, backed by clearer revenue visibility and AI-linked product roadmaps

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Parallel.fbx, le immagini IA prendono vita

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-02-05T15:00:00+00:00

Dal portfolio del Venerdì del 6 febbraio, le animazioni di uno dei maggiori artisti digitali italiani

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PGIM India AMC to take inflows in 3 global funds

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-05T14:55:31+00:00

The fund house will take upto ₹5 lakh per day per person in each of the schemes -- PGIM India Global Equity Opportunities Fund of Fund, Emerging Markets Equity FoF, Global Select Real Estate Securities FoF

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Dépression Leonardo : alerte rouge au Portugal face au risque de crue ; une commune reporte le second tour de l’élection présidentielle prévu dimanche

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-05T14:53:37+00:00

La péninsule Ibérique affronte toujours jeudi les conséquences de la dépression Leonardo et de ses pluies exceptionnelles. Les autorités municipales de la commune de Santarém ont ordonné l’« évacuation obligatoire » des zones riveraines en l’espace de sept heures.

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Dépression Leonardo : alerte rouge au Portugal face au risque d’inondations

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-05T14:53:37+00:00

La péninsule Ibérique affronte les conséquences de la dépression et de ses pluies exceptionnelles. Les autorités municipales de la commune de Santarém ont ordonné l’« évacuation obligatoire » des zones riveraines en l’espace de sept heures.

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Dépression Leonardo : alerte rouge au Portugal face au risque d’inondations ; le candidat d’extrême droite réclame le report du second tour de la présidentielle prévue dimanche

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-05T14:53:37+00:00

La péninsule Ibérique affronte les conséquences de la dépression et de ses pluies exceptionnelles. Les autorités municipales de la commune de Santarém ont ordonné l’« évacuation obligatoire » des zones riveraines en l’espace de sept heures.

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Tempête Leonardo : alerte rouge au Portugal face au risque d’inondations ; le candidat d’extrême droite réclame le report du second tour de la présidentielle

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-02-05T14:53:37+00:00

La péninsule Ibérique affronte les conséquences de la dépression et de ses pluies exceptionnelles. Les autorités municipales de la commune de Santarém ont ordonné l’« évacuation obligatoire » des zones riveraines en l’espace de sept heures.

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