In Focus

A heated discussion on The 50 turned violent after Maxtern referenced his past controversy with Elvish Yadav, prompting Archit to slap him and receive an immediate exit order. The clash divided contestants, highlighting tensions around provocation, accountability, and unresolved conflicts

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the India–US trade deal framework will benefit farmers, MSMEs and exporters, with zero-duty access for Indian farm products to the US and reduced tariffs on key goods. He called it a ‘Golden Letter Day’

Artist Kulpreet Singh’s Extinction Archive, showcased at the India Art Fair, is a powerful installation featuring drawings of over 900 endangered and extinct species on pesticide-dipped rice paper. Using ash from stubble burning and laser markings to symbolise ecological and human loss, the work reflects on environmental destruction

The US will remove the additional 25 percent tariff on Indian goods from February 7, 2026, after India committed to stopping direct or indirect imports of Russian oil. The White House said India also agreed to purchase US energy products and expand defence cooperation with the US over the next decade