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India can lead global to non-animal drug testing: Dr Reddys Satish Reddy
Calls for stronger regulatory frameworks to support new drug discovery methodologies A report on the way forward moots setting up of a central no
Has southern cinema fallen prey to Bollywoods high ticket pricing?
While some agree that southern audiences are averse to price hikes, others point out that the content is to blame as well
Canara-Syndicate Bank retirees call on peers to launch struggle on revision of pension
Moots common platform for more than eight lakh public sector bank employees whose pension has not been revised since 1995
Honoured to carry Olympic flame at Winter Olympics: Bindra
The Winter Olympics begin on Friday at Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy
Nvidia's AI chip sale to ByteDance hinges on conditions set by Trump administration
Before the chips could go to China, a U.S. third-party lab also is required to test the chips to ensure they meet specifications
US seizes 200+ website domains linked to India-based firms for running illegal online pharmacies
DEA says illegal operations were tied to multiple fatal overdoses and widespread drug diversion
How a three-digit credit score began shaping careers, insurance and connectivity
Indias credit score has moved beyond loans, shaping insurance discounts, hiring decisions, trading limits and even mobile connectionsturning a th
Nippon Steel mulls $3.2 billion convertible bond sale
At 500 billion yen, the convertible bonds issuance would be the largest of its kind in Japan, according to LSEG data.
Boeing to cut around 300 defence division supply chain jobs
The workforce reduction comes at a time when companies like Amazon.com Inc. and United Parcel Service Inc. are paring jobs and closely monitoring
Snap reports upbeat fourth-quarter revenue as holiday season boosts ad spending
Snap beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter revenue, as more advertisers turned to the social media platform during the holiday season
Iran, US to hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman, says Iranian foreign minister
The announcement came after hours of indications that the anticipated talks were faltering over changes in the format and content of the talks
Namma Metro commuters to pay 1-5 more from Feb 9
This fare hike comes a year after the last one, which was announced in February last year
China's Xi, Russia's Putin discuss their growing links, ties with US and global crises
Many of America's closest partners are exploring opportunities with China following clashes with President Donald Trump over tariffs and his dema
UK aviation watchdog seeks details from Air India on B787 fuel control switch issue
Indian aviation regulator DGCA's initial examination of the issue found that apparently correct procedure was not followed in operating the switc
Stock markets decline in early trade after three-day rally
From the Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Bharat Electronics, Axis Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel and Bharti Airtel were among the major lag
EU rethinks climate diplomacy after bruising COP30 summit, document shows
The 27-country EU is now assessing how to strengthen its strategy for future negotiations by using its trade, finance and development leverage in
US software stocks hit by Anthropic wake-up call on AI disruption
The selloff was triggered by a new legal tool from Anthropic, which showed the AI industrys growing push into industries that can unlock lucrativ
Googles quarterly results paint a picture of an internet powerhouse getting stronger in AI age
Googles latest quarterly report provided further evidence that its internet empire is withstanding an artificial intelligence shakeup
Why under-priced group health insurance hurts policyholders
Group policies dominate Indias health insurance market, but persistent under-pricing is weakening risk discipline and threatening the long-term s
Musk vows to put data centres in space, run them on solar power but experts have their doubts
Musk says he wants to put as many as a million satellites into orbit to form vast, solar-powered data centres in space
Boeing to cut about 300 supply chain jobs in defence unit
Boeing said it routinely reviews and adjusts its workforce to remain aligned with customer commitments and community needs.
Why Vinay Tonse's final stint at SBI matters most as Yes Bank's new CEO
Tonse headed the retail banking division at SBI and analysts say the segment is crucial in Yes Bank's next phase of turnaround.
The U.S. trade deal, gains from economic diplomacy
Industry must use the opportunities that the India-U.S. trade deal presents
Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelined the States and prioritised the Centres needs?
Despite a rare consensus among States, the Commission has aligned with the Centres priorities
Why the UN is warning of an imminent financial collapse
Despite reforms and a slightly higher 2026 budget, the organization faces challenges as donor funding declines and voluntary contributions drop
IndiGo curtails Europe flights due to airspace restrictions
The airline has been using wet-leased Boeing 787 aircraft to operate flights to Europe.
US Vice President JD Vance proposes trade bloc with price floors for critical minerals
The move comes as President Donald Trump launched Project Vault, a strategic stockpile of critical minerals with $10 billion from the U.S. Export
NASA finds Jupiter slightly smaller and more flattened than earlier calculations
Juno data shows Jupiters equatorial diameter is 88,841 miles (142,976 km) and its polar diameter is 83,067 miles (133,684 km), about 515 miles sm
Amazon to use AI to speed up movie and TV production
The studio leverages Amazon Web Services and collaborates with industry veterans to explore how AI can enhance filmmaking without replacing human
TReDS-related Budget announcements to give major boost to volumes, M1xchange CEO says
M1xchange is confident of achieving 1.25-1.30 lakh crore of volumes in FY26 and around 1.75 lakh crore next fiscal, says CEO Sundeep Mohindru
Russia says ready for close cooperation with India in hydrocarbons trade
Russias comments come as the United States has been continuously asserting that India has agreed to stop importing Russian crude oil
IT stocks slump; Infosys dives over 7%
Shares of Infosys plunged 7.19%, Tata Consultancy Services tanked 6.95%, LTIMindtree dropped 5.51%, and Hexaware Technologies tumbled 4.98% on th
If a State fails to implement necessary reforms, they will not be eligible for those incentive-based funds, says Vualnam
CCI orders probe against IndiGo, airline prime facie abused dominance
DG to investigate after mass cancellations disrupted Indias domestic flights
India-US trade deal will boost demand, says Cotton trade body
The US remains one of the Indias most important trading partners in textiles and predictable trade policies are essential for long term planning
CCI probes IndiGo for dominance abuse, fare hikes after December flight cancellations
Probe report to be submitted in 90 days; order after passenger complained of buying air tickets at double the price after IndiGo cancelled his fl
IndiGo reduces Europe operations due to airspace curbs and delays
The airline will cut flights from Delhi to Manchester and London from this month, while MumbaiCopenhagen services will be suspended from February
High taxes on cigarette may fuel illicit trade, hurt collection
Cigarette prices have increased by a minimum of 22 to 25 per pack of 10 sticks following the implementation of additional excise duty
Swedens Bulten Group to set up fasteners plant in Tamil Nadu with 525 crore investment
The facility will manufacture a full range of micro-fasteners for domestic use and exports, mainly to Europe and the United States.
Every single genuine person must remain on the electoral roll, CJI tells West Bengal CM in SC
The Chief Minister said nearly 1.4 crore voters in West Bengal were excluded from the electoral roll for logical discrepancies
Washington Post begins widespread layoffs, to shut sports department
Executive Editor Matt Murray announced the cuts during a company-wide call, stating that all departments would be affected, though politics and g
Tamilnadu Petroproducts Q3 profit rises 66% despite revenue dip
Certification time for films reduced to 18 days after implementation of online mechanism: Ministry
The prescribed time limit for certification of films is 48 working days and 3 working days for short films
Singapore to help Odisha transform into Indias next FinTech, AI, GCC hub
Black Swan Summit India, organised in Bhubaneswar under BharatNetra, will catalyseskills, jobs and investment
AIADMK rolls out Jallikattu solatium, free gas cylinders in latest poll pledges
Interest-free loans for minority women and cooperative bank loan waivers for persons with disabilities were also announced as part of the second
Setback for sugar mills in Indias largest cane growing State UP as January output dips
Rain in western UP in April-May is the main cause for the reduced yield
Fear not, AI is a once-in-centuries opportunity, says Mukesh Ambani
Amid worries over Palantir's Hivemind and Anthropic's Claude CoWork, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has one advice: embrace the tech,
IndiGo under antitrust probe following thousands of December flight cancellations
About 4,500 flights were cancelled, raising concerns over limited competition in Indias fast-growing aviation market
Goyal defends energy sovereignty as US claims Russian oil ban part of new trade pact
WH Press Secretary says US tariff on India will now be at 18%, but American exports to India will face a tariff of 0%
Targeted investment in direct-seeded rice key to climate-resilient farming: IRRI study
Rice cultivation in India is facing growing pressures from increasing water shortages, rising farm labor costs, and the effects of climate change
Pidilite launches Haisha paints in eastern India, targets FY27 double-digit growth
Pidilite is also exploring EU markets to diversify its export portfolio, underlining its commitment to sustainable growth and market expansion
Indian govt plans to transform agriculture sector via cooperatives
Budget allocates 450 crore for National Cooperative Export Ltdimited and gives thrust to computerisation of PACs
Air India Express set to report H2 operating profit in FY26
The airlines commercial strategy, capacity deployment, and enhanced customer offerings have contributed to its turnaround
TruAlt Bioenergys Q3 net drops 8% to 69.19 crore
TruAlt completed a key phase of operating consolidation in the ethanol segment during the quarter, with the planned capital expenditure for grain
Justo RealFintech secures 770 crore residential mandates across Pune and MMR
These are expected to translate into estimated revenues of nearly 20 crore during Q4 FY26 and FY27
Centre provided 1,094 cr to Maharashtra under PMKSY in three years
Eight major and medium irrigation projects and 83 surface minor irrigation projects have been taken up in Maharashtra under a special central pac
G Square Group acquires TVS founders heritage land in Madurai for premium plots
The 300 crore land includes 1.63 acres for residential plots, 2 acres for commercial use, and remaining space for infrastructure and amenities.
IIT Madras sequences Indian cancer genome for personalised treatment
The Bharat Cancer Genome Grid, supported by Hyundais Hope for Cancer initiative, bridges the gap between genome data generation and clinical appl
SkyHop Aviation signs first aircraft lease, paves way for seaplane operations in India
Deal with Japans AERL enables upcoming operator to apply for DGCAs AOC; Lakshadweep route to be proving ground
Modi officials move to allay fears Trump deal is bad for India
US officials have repeatedly said the agreement would open India more widely to American agricultural products
Indias corporate bond market is now a national financing necessity, says NSE CEO
He urged for more listed bonds, active secondary trading, and repeat issuers to ensure continuous price discovery.
Indias severe weather forecast accuracy increases by 30-40% in 10 years
The key improvement achieved in weather forecasting accuracy is the overall increase of average skill of the predictions, says Jitendra Singh, Un
India plans energy diversification following US trade deal on Russia oil imports
Trump said India would instead buy oil from the US and potentially Venezuela
How multi-asset funds diversify portfolio, smoothen swings
Multi-asset funds provide portfolio diversification by investing in different asset classes. Recent have led fund managers to adjust allocations.
Stock markets end marginally higher as heavy sell-off in IT counters spoil sentiment
The 30-share BSE Sensex ended 78.56 points or 0.09% higher at 83,817.69 and the 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 48.45 points or 0.19% to settle at
UIDAI deactivates over 2.5 cr Aadhaar numbers to prevent misuse of ID: Mos IT
The minister said that Face Authentication has been deployed with 'Liveness Detection feature' to prevent spoofing and ensure the physical presen
Kremlin says it sees nothing new in India's plan to diversify its oil supplies
Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said earlier on Wednesday that India would diversify its energy sources as a strategy amid changing global circumstan
Rupee falls 11 paise to close at 90.43 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said despite the positive sentiment after the India-U.S. trade deal, caution still remains as there is no signed or officially rele
Joy in Kashmirs apple orchards as Centre halts new railway lines
Farmers celebrate as NC claims credit for halting projects that threatened Kashmirs apple economy
Sigachi blast case: HC grants bail to MD & CEO
54 people lost there lives and several people were injured In the incident happened on June 30, 2025
Fiscal prudence wont affect liquidity for government procurement: Expenditure Secretary
Addressing the Global Procurement Summit, he highlighted that public finance management has moved largely online, making transactions faster, tra
Stocks mostly rise as traders ignore AI-fuelled sell-off on Wall Street
Assets across the board have endured a volatile start to February owing to a surge in the dollar, geopolitical tensions and the possibility of an
Seaplane maker De Havilland says evaluating opportunities for supply chain partnerships
De Havillands statement comes in response to the Union Budget announcement to incentivise indigenous production of seaplanes
RBI may pivot to buying Dollars to build reserves, analysts say
The rupee was down 0.1% to 90.40 against the dollar on Wednesday, following a 1.4% advance on Tuesday when US tariff cut helped it rebound from A
HCLTech to digitise Hong Kong Aero Engine Services MRO systems
HAESL said the digital transformation will enhance execution efficiency and create a scalable foundation to support long-term operational excelle
IndiGo to suspend Copenhagen operations from Feb 17, trims flights on Delhi-Manchester route
IndiGo said the measures are being taken to avoid inconvenience to passengers due to misconnections and cascading delays
Goyal assures Parliament that agri, dairy interests secure in US deal
Deal will be announced after processes for paperwork are done, says Goyal
Electric 2-wheelers to see 16-18% volume growth in FY28 as rare-earth supply eases: Crisil
Growth likely to rebound after moderating to 1213% in FY27 due to supply disruptions: Crisil
Budget 2026-27: Tourism can go from threat to tool for empowerment
In conversation with Anuja Malhotra, policy manager at the Centre for Policy Design, ATREE, Bengaluru, about how environment and tribal people ar
Sports drives scale, originals power long-term engagement
Sports properties may be seasonal, but continue to witness huge demand, say experts.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses fears AI will replace software tools as stock selloff deepens
The selloff, partly sparked by AI developer Anthropics updated chatbot release last week that heightened fears of AI-driven disruption in the dat
India protects its agriculture, dairy sectors in trade deal with US
It is essential to understand why India is protecting its agriculture and dairy sector. Here is a list of key pointers to explain the issue:
How Indians keep overpaying abroad even after buying zero forex cards
Indian travellers swear by zero forex cards, yet still overpay abroad. The real cost lies not in visible fees, but in padded exchange rates and c
SC directs CBI, ED to conduct fair probes against Anil Ambani, ADAG firms
Top court seeks fresh status reports in four weeks, asks agencies to act fairly and promptly
Agriculture, dairy sectors completely protected in trade deal with US: Goyal
India has been successful in protecting the agricultural and dairy sectors, he said, adding the deal will help promote initiatives like Make in I
