Top 10 stocks to buy post Budget 2026

Budget 2026 stock market picks: Motilal Oswal Financial Services shares its top 10 stock picks that investors can consider buying. Here’s what the brokerage has to say:

Jinn in custody? Pak police register case against supernatural spirits for child abduction

SpaceX seeks FCC approval to run AI solar-powered satellite data centres in orbit

As Travis Kelce’s NFL future remains uncertain, Taylor Swift makes history

Taylor Swift reached another major milestone as Billboard ranked her second all time in Hot 100 hits with 276 entries, the most by any woman. The achievement surfaced as Grammy events unfolded. Meanwhile, Travis Kelce faces uncertainty over his NFL future, with retirement still undecided, even as renewed ties with Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy hint at a possible return season.

Graduate employability in India: Why Tier-1 colleges win bigger in non-tech jobs

A tier-wise snapshot from Mercer | Mettl’s India’s Graduate Skill Index 2025 shows Tier-1 colleges lead overall employability. But the gap doesn’t behave the same across roles. Technical employability is relatively close across tiers. Non-tech roles widen the spread. That suggests hiring rewards workplace-ready performance—writing, presentation, judgement—often shaped by campus exposure. For colleges, the message for colleges is that build this training into daily teaching and assessment, not as a last-minute add-on.

Musk said he rebuffed Epstein. The emails tell a different story...

Between late 2012 and the end of 2013, Musk and Epstein exchanged multiple emails discussing island visits, parties, schedules, and logistics. Some plans fell through. Others were cancelled. But the emails show Musk actively engaging in conversations about going.

Japan taps into rare earth minerals in deep-sea amid rising tensions with China

Pakistan boycotts India T20 World Cup clash: Why teams skipped selective ICC matches before

Cricket faces another boycott controversy as Pakistan refuses to play India in the T20 World Cup 2026 on February 15. This echoes past incidents like the 1996 and 2003 World Cups, where teams forfeited matches due to security and political reasons. The ICC deems selective participation unacceptable, warning of consequences for Pakistan.

Karnataka woman hangs 3 kids, consumes diesel to end life over family dispute; survives

A woman in Hubballi allegedly hanged her three children before attempting suicide by consuming diesel. The incident, which occurred between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., left all three children dead. The woman is in critical condition and undergoing treatment, with police awaiting her statement for further investigation.

Gold price today: How much 22K, 24K gold costs in your city today? Check rates

Precious metals experienced intense selling pressure on Monday, with gold and silver hitting lower circuit limits on the MCX due to aggressive profit-booking. Gold prices slumped 6%, while silver saw a sharper 12% correction, extending recent losses after a strong rally.

‘Not a religious person’: China firmly opposes Grammy award to Dalai Lama

3,500-year-old rhino bone fragments found in Western Ghats rewrite India’s wildlife map

Archaeological findings of rhino bones near Coimbatore reveal the species once roamed southern India, significantly expanding its known ancient range. This discovery contrasts with current conservation data showing the one-horned rhinoceros is now confined to specific regions in Northeast India and West Bengal, where populations are steadily increasing due to dedicated conservation efforts.

Bad Bunny makes Grammy history ahead of Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny made history at the 2026 Grammys by winning Album of the Year for a Spanish-language album and using the moment to speak about immigration and unity. With that milestone behind him, he now heads into the Super Bowl halftime show carrying massive momentum and cultural weight onto the world’s biggest stage.

Stock market today: Nifty50 trades above 25,000; BSE Sensex gains over 700 points

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmarks, opened flat in trade on Monday, a day after 2% crash on Budget’s hike in STT on futures and options. While Nifty50 went below 24,800, BSE Sensex was down over 100 points.

Turning Point USA names platforms for rival Super Bowl halftime show

After months of silence, Turning Point USA has finally confirmed how fans can watch its alternative Super Bowl LX halftime show. The broadcast will stream on YouTube, X, Rumble, and several conservative TV networks. While distribution details are now clear, Turning Point USA has not revealed performers or production plans, which still leaves viewers with the question of what they will see when they tune in.