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Minister defends Starmer, saying Mandelson ‘conned everyone’ – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-05T10:50:14+00:00

Peter Mandelson ‘lied, manipulated and deceived everybody,’ said Steve Reed in a staunch defence of the prime minister and his chief of staffBack to that Reform UK press conference in Newport, Wales, for a moment.The Welsh-born former London council leader Dan Thomas has been unveiled by Nigel Farage as the leader of Reform UK in Wales ahead of the Senedd elections in May. Continue reading...

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IMFA posts 18.6% profit margin in Q3, plans capacity doubling

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-05T10:47:27+00:00

Expansion to increase IMFA’s total production capacity from 284,000 tpa to 534,000 tpa, positioning it as India’s largest ferro chrome producer

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Rupee rises 14 paise to close at 90.33 against US dollar

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-05T10:45:21+00:00

Forex traders said significant corporate dollar demand and a weak trend in domestic equities restricted the upside for the local unit

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Ukraine, Russia agree to exchange prisoners after ‘productive’ talks with US - Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-05T10:43:38+00:00

US special envoy Steve Witkoff said that the countries agreed to exchange 314 prisoners, with talks to continue in coming weeksUS presidential envoy Steve Witkoff said that the US, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners in “the first such exchange in five months.”He said:“This outcome was achieved from peace talks that have been detailed and productive. While significant work remains, steps like this demonstrate that sustained diplomatic engagement is delivering tangible results and advancing efforts to end the war in Ukraine.”“We may be, in the course of 2026, coming to a po

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GREW Solar lands 550 MW repeat order from major power producer

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-05T10:36:15+00:00

GREW Solar currently operates 3.0 GW of manufacturing capacity at its Dudu facility in Rajasthan, producing high-efficiency M10 TOPCon modules up to 590 Wp

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LIC weighs buying zero-coupon STRIPS bonds

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-05T10:32:41+00:00

As LIC explores this new investment avenue, the move reflects a shift in India’s financial landscape, with insurers seeking innovative strategies to enhance returns amid rising competition from equities and changing market dynamics.

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Loss of life was avoidable in worst small boat disaster in Channel, inquiry finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-05T10:31:41+00:00

Cranston report highly critical of systemic failings and missed opportunities around deaths of more than 30 peopleLoss of life was avoidable in the worst mass drowning from a small boat crossing in the Channel, a public inquiry has found.The 454-page report by the former high court judge Sir Ross Cranston is highly critical of failings around the deaths of at least 24 men, seven women and two children in November 2021. Continue reading...

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Maduro’s alleged frontman Alex Saab reportedly captured in Caracas

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-05T10:30:34+00:00

FBI and Venezuela’s intelligence agency also reportedly arrest billionaire media mogul Raúl Gorrín at same addressA close and powerful associate of the deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro has reportedly been detained during a joint operation by Venezuela’s intelligence agency and the FBI.Alex Saab, a wealthy Colombian-Venezuelan businessman long considered Maduro’s frontman, was removed from his position in Venezuela’s government a fortnight after US forces captured his ally on 3 January. In the early hours of Wednesday, the 54-year-old was reportedly detained by members of the Bolivar

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Maduro’s alleged frontman Alex Saab reportedly detained in Caracas

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-05T10:30:34+00:00

FBI and Venezuela’s intelligence agency also reportedly arrest billionaire media mogul Raúl Gorrín at same addressA close and powerful associate of the deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro has reportedly been detained during a joint operation by Venezuela’s intelligence agency and the FBI.Alex Saab, a wealthy Colombian-Venezuelan businessman long considered Maduro’s frontman, was removed from his position in Venezuela’s government a fortnight after US forces captured his ally on 3 January. In the early hours of Wednesday, the 54-year-old was reportedly detained by members of the Bolivar

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Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex ends 503 pts down at 83,313, Nifty 50 fell 133 pts to 25,642

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-05T10:29:38+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price LIVE: Benchmark indices extended their morning losses into afternoon trade on Thursday, Sensex ended 503.76 pts or 0.60% lower at 83,313.93 and Nifty 50 fell by 133.20 pts or 0.52% to 25,642.80, weighed by persistent weakness in information technology stocks following concerns over automation tools impacting outsourced services.

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UK health body says 36 cases of toxin poisoning linked to baby formula

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-02-05T10:27:19+00:00

Clinical reports show the children had consumed batches of recently recalled products, UKHSA saysThere have been 36 clinical reports of children suffering symptoms consistent with toxin poisoning linked to recent baby formula recalls, the UK Health Security Agency has said.The UKHSA said it and partner agencies had received 24 notifications in England, seven in Scotland, three in Wales, one in Northern Ireland and one from the crown dependencies of children who had consumed implicated batches and developed symptoms. Continue reading...

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Knowledge Realty Trust posts strong Q3 FY26 with 21% revenue growth

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-05T10:27:04+00:00

The REIT leased 0.6 million square feet during the quarter, taking nine-month leasing to 2.4 million square feet, while portfolio occupancy stood at 92 per cent.

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Technovalley Software gets EC-Council accreditation

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-05T10:20:42+00:00

Technovalley is among the first institutions in Kerala to introduce EC-Council certification programmes

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Suzlon Energy Q3 profit rises nearly 15% to ₹445 cr

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-02-05T10:11:10+00:00

Suzlon Energy’s revenue from operations rises to ₹4,228 crore from ₹2,969 crore in same period a year ago

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In northwest Nigeria, U.S. confronts a growing terrorist threat

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-02-05T10:00:19+00:00

Post reporters ventured to northwest Nigeria, where fighters affiliated with the Islamic State are on the offensive despite December airstrikes ordered by President Trump.

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