'Despicable and reprehensible': China lashes out at UK expansion of visa scheme following Jimmy Lai conviction

What is happening in Manipur? Fresh firing in Ukhrul’s Litan as violence enters third day, 21 houses torched

Violence erupted in Ukhrul district after a Tangkhul Naga member was reportedly assaulted. Initial resolutions failed, leading to clashes and arson, with 21 homes burned. Authorities deployed more security forces as tensions rose, while CM urged communities to maintain peace.

Stocks to Hold Steady, Pound Dips Back From $1.37

'Elections often fought in Supreme Court': CJI on CPM plea against Assam CM Himanta Sarma's ‘Miya’ speech

'Elections often fought in Supreme Court': CJI on CPM plea against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's 'Miya' speech

Ivanhoe Mines Founder: ‘Copper Has a Very Bright Future’

Ivanhoe Mines Founder Robert Friedland speaks to Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja at The African Mining Indaba, Africa's biggest mining conference taking place in Cape Town on Feb. 9. The event is the leading platform for deal-making and investment in African mining. In the interview they discuss metals pricing, copper demand, and capital for mineral development, with Friedland saying "copper has a very bright future" and "if the Fed is in fact going to lower rates, then one could argue that these precious metals and base metals will do very well against the United States dollar". (Source: Bloomberg)

The China Show 2/10/2026 (Video)

Mint Explainer | Why reviving village commons matters to India’s rural growth story

The Economic Survey 2025-26 has warned that years of neglect and erosion of village commons are weighing on rural livelihoods and farm productivity. Mint explains why.