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Iranian state TV acknowledges high death toll from protest crackdown
The acknowledgment comes after activists and rights groups said the number of people killed during the unrest has surpassed 2,000.
Iran accused of broadcasting coerced confessions as unrest deepens
Activists say the confessions are obtained through psychological or physical torture and are used to portray the unrest as foreign-instigated
Iran protests: EU condemns violence, vows swift new sanctions
Condemning the rising death toll, she called the excessive use of force horrifying
Trump hails tariffs as cornerstone of fastest US economic turnaround
Speaking in Detroit, Trump said tariffsparticularly a 25% duty on foreign automobileshad driven record investment, boosted wages and helped curb
India and France co-chair strategic dialogue on defence, technology, nuclear ties
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and French Presidential Diplomatic Adviser Emmanuel Bonne led the 38th India-France Strategic Dialogue.
Shaksgam Valley is Indian territory, says Army chief amid China projects
His remarks followed strong objections by the external affairs ministry to Chinese infrastructure projects in the region, which India maintains i
Rohit Jain takes charge of Lionsgate Play in Starz Asia reset
Starz Entertainment sells Lionsgate Play in South and Southeast Asia to Asia president Rohit Jain, placing the OTT platform under founder-led own
Tech decision cycle improving as clients no longer waiting for macro clarity: TCS CEO
The conversation on AI has moved beyond pilots and testing, says Krithivasan
Jana Nayagan, Parasakthi row: Tamilisai targets Rahul Gandhi
Accusing the Congress of hypocrisy, she recalled the Emergency and alleged suppression of freedom of expression and Tamil voices under past Congr
India-US ties: Jaishankar, Rubio focus on trade and defence cooperation
Jaishankar said both sides agreed to remain in touch on these and other issues of mutual interest.
Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK raises $10 million from Connecticut Innovations
CloudSEK co-founder and CEO, Rahul Sasi, said the investment not only amplifies the company's global trajectory but also symbolises the rise of I
Coal India arm Bharat Coking Coal IPO subscribed 146.81 times on final day of bidding
The company's 1,071-crore IPO is the first mainboard issue of 2026
Standard Chartered doubles down on affluent customers through launch of priority banking
The foreign bank first unveiled its affluent market strategy in October 2024. Earlier, it offered all products to all segments of customerssimila
Tata Elxsi Q3 net profit plunges 45% YoY to 108.89 crore
One-time labour code charge weighs on earnings
Why China is most exposed to any disruption in Iranian oil supplies
China, the worlds largest crude importer, buys over 80% of Irans exported oil, making it highly exposed to any disruption from Middle East confli
No more 10-minute delivery: Centre tells e-commerce and q-commerce players
Blinkit is the first to act on the directive, removing quick delivery promise from its branding
PV sales grow 5% in CY25 on GST, rate cut, easier finance, show SIAMdata
Cold wave to persist for two days, but rabi crops seen largely safe
But frost during severe cold spells could still pose a serious risk.
Air India Express looks at more aircraft acquisition, denser network in 2026
Speaking to businessline, industry insiders cited that the new year will see the airline operate to Vietnam and enhance its presence in the Middl
Trump cancels Iran talks amid protest crackdown, says help is on its way
While the president did not specify what form the assistance would take, he again warned that military action remains an option if Iran continues
SBI MF, ICICI Pru MF, HDFC MF pick up 40% of Amagis anchor book of 805 crore
Iran protests see 2,000 deaths, becoming deadliest unrest in decades amid blackout
Communications outages have made independent verification difficult, while witnesses describe heavy security deployment, damaged infrastructure a
From Scotland to India: whisky tourism finds a new address
As Indian distilleries embrace visitor experiences and storytelling, they aim to carve out a niche in the global whisky tourism landscape, appeal
Human + AI will define the future of work by 2027: Nasscom-Indeed
`Routine and repeatable tasks, including boilerplate code generation and unit test creation, are expected to be increasingly automated by AI over
World Bank estimates 7.2% growth for FY26, 6.5% for FY27
Global growth is projected to remain broadly steady over the next two years, easing to 2.6% in 2026 before rising to 2.7% in 2027, an upward revi
Army hoping for increased defence allocation in budget, says Gen Dwivedi
Money was not an issue, as last year the Armys capital outlay was stretched to 80,000 crore, says Army Chief
Central bankers express solidarity with Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Head of eight major central banks and two representatives of Bank of International Settlements expressed solidarity; RBI not part of the statemen
Grok misuse exposes weak AI guardrails, apology not enough as experts call for stricter penalties
While large technology companies repeatedly seek lighter regulation in the name of fostering innovation, they are far less willing to accept resp
Govt plans to expand UPIs reach overseas: financial services secretary M. Nagaraju
UPI is being prepared to facilitate payments in additional overseas markets, especially in East Asia, says financial services secretary M. Nagara
Pension regulator constitutes expert committee to develop framework for assured payouts under NPS
In a consultation paper floated September, PFRDA had observed NPS drew uncertainties about adequacy of corpus and predictability of retirement co
Amidst Iran crisis, rice exporters seek Commerce Ministrys help to clear payments
While Iran continues to be one of Indias most significant destinations for basmati rice, the current financial year has seen growing stress on or
SC allows KPL to licence Kirloskar trademark
Top court directs Bombay HC to decide the litigation in 3 months
Indian Pharma Alliance launches PAGE in Gujarat to tackle industrys talent paradox
IPA-backed PAGE institute aims to bridge academia-industry skills gap
Kashmir tourism closures hit livelihoods despite return of visitors
Tourism operators say the renewed inflow of visitors into the ski resort reflects growing confidence among travellers after months of uncertainty
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Bosch Bengaluru Campus
Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of the Bosch Group in India hosted the delegation at the headquarters
Dholera, Bhogapuram vie for Embraers final assembly line
Andhra Pradesh too is vying for the Embraer production facility at the upcoming Bhogapuram airport that is being constructed by the GMR Group.
PFRDA sets up standing advisory committee to assist in assured payout under NPS
The committee will define terms such as lock-in periods, withdrawal limits, pricing mechanisms and fee structures for providers
The latest outreach forms part of Ottawas larger trade diversification strategy which is reeling under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump
Thematic funds disappointed investors in 2025: Should you bet on them this year? Experts weigh in
Experts believe that investing in thematic funds should be part of a broader investment philosophy, rather than being purely driven by short-term
GMR Aero Cargo & Logistics introduces first airside reefer truck
Maintaining a temperature control range of +2C to +25C, the airside reefer accommodates a wide spectrum of products including pharmaceuticals, fr
Rupee declines 4 paise to close at 90.21 against U.S. dollar
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.24 and touched the intra-day low of 90.30 against the greenback
Tiruppur leads India in WRAP certification, strengthening access to US market
While European buyers accept multiple certifications, American buyers predominantly recognise only WRAP for individual audits
Air India facing UK lawsuit from estates of some deceased in 2025 plane crash
The Ahmedabad-London Air India flight, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 242 people on board, lost height seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad on J
Soymeal producers see improving demand for meal from poultry sector
However, concerns still remain over the increasing use of DDGS by feed makers
Stock markets end lower on foreign fund outflows, selling in blue-chips
Mumbai, Jan 13 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday after a days breather, tracking unabated foreign fund outfl
The missing middle: Inside Indias slow, costly push to build a battery supply chain
In a high-stakes race for energy sovereignty, Indian innovators are taking on Chinas battery monopoly. From labs in academic institutions to mass
The total Russian hydrocarbon imports by India stood at 2.3 billion in December, down from 3.3 billion in the preceding month, according to the C
Call to set up integrated fisheries hub in Lakshadweep
Stakeholders emphasise the need for regular and scientific fish catch data estimation for the archipelago as the foundation for sustainable fishe
Indias pandemic preparedness gets a boost with 2nd level-4 biocontainment facility in Gujarat
The high-security lab, being developed by the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre, will enable safe research on highly infectious and lethal pa
FTA with the EU to help boost India's exports to the 27-nation bloc
Lower duties will make Indian exports, including from labour-intensive sectors, such as garments, leather, pharmaceuticals, steel, petroleum prod
Tech giants must bear cost of data centre electricity: Trump
In a Truth Social post, Trump said while the data centres are key to the artificial intelligence boom, the big Technology Companies who build the
GreenTech raises 30 crore in its first funding round
As a one-stop solution for wind asset management, our focus is to maximise generation, protect asset integrity, improve reliability and deliver s
Drop in single-screen cinemas, uneven multiplex growth shrink scope for movie-goers
India's cinema landscape has shifted dramatically, with single screens plummeting from 9,500 to 6,500. Multiplex growth is concentrated in metros
TN releases policy on circular economy to enhance their competitiveness
The Tamil Nadu Circular Economy Investment Policy 2026 aims to aid aligning with initiatives like EUs Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Defo
Another octogenarian loses 96 lakh in a digital arrest case: How to stay clear of such frauds?
A Delhi-based octogenarian couple lost their life savings and even took gold loan to pay to the fraudsters posing as CBI officials
What is Tamilnad Mercantile Bank's deposit scheme that offers 7.50% a year to senior citizens?
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank offers 7.50% to senior citizens for special deposit scheme of 456-day tenor
TARC reports 977 crore sales in nine months, cash flows at 910 crore
Its South Delhi luxury project, TARC Tripundra, has received the Occupancy Certificate, paving the way for revenue recognition and handovers
Edible oil imports fall 11.6% as palm oil inflows decrease
India imported 25.13 lakh tonnes of edible oil during November-December of the oil year 2025-26, against 28.43 lt a year ago
Tamil Nadu unveils Warehousing Policy 2026 to boost logistics in Tier II, III cities
The policy also promotes integration with multimodal logistics parks, dry ports and rail connectivity to support industrial, agricultural and com
India's electronics exports crossed 4 lakh crore in 2025: Vaishnaw
According to industry estimates, more than 25 lakh people are employed in the electronics sector
The Sovereign Al Park will be a purpose-built district that integrates Al compute infrastructure, secure data frameworks, model research labs and
NTT Global Data Centres buys Chandivali commercial property for 559 crore
The sale highlights strong investor interest in Indias data centre real estate segment.
Over the past week alone, prices of key basmati varieties have registered a steep decline, reflecting buyer hesitation, delayed contracts and hei
Indian auto industry sees growth momentum extending into 2026
Indias auto industry eyes sustained growth into 2026, driven by tax relief, GST cuts and strong exports, with 2025 recording sales highs across k
Can conservative investors still earn real returns in a falling rate cycle?
With interest rates falling and debt returns shrinking post tax, equity savings funds offer conservative investors a tax-efficient middle groundi
FACSI urges Centre to ease GST, credit norms for MSEs in 2026-27 Union Budget
Highlighting liquidity concerns, the federation demanded GST refunds within 15 days, with statutory interest for delays by the government, and co
Section 17A constitutional validity: SC gives split verdict, larger bench to decide
The case will now be referred to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to constitute a larger bench for a final decision.
Agatha Christie: 50 years on, Queen of Crime continues to captivate readers
The Queen of Crimes iconic detectives, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, continue to enthrall readers and viewers across formats, from novels and a
On the state government side, Morgan Stanley noted that capex has remained range-bound. States' capex stands at around 1.7 per cent of GDP on a F
Meta plans to cut around 10% of employees in Reality Labs division: Report
Meta plans to cut around 10% of the employees in its Reality Labs division who work on products including the metaverse, the New York Times repor
Trumps new Iran-related tariff threat to have limited impact on India
Indias trade with Iran declined significantly after 2019, following the sanctions imposed on that country by the U.S. However, even prior to this
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 27% year-on-year in December 2025: SIAM
Strong demand for utility vehicles drives a significant increase in passenger vehicle sales, while two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments also sh
Sent money to the wrong UPI ID? What happens nextand what you should do
A wrong UPI transfer isnt always reversible. From frozen accounts to missed investment returns, heres how recovery works, why delays hurt, and wh
Trumps tariff warning on Iran trade raises concerns for Indian rice exporters: IREF
As US tariffs threaten to disrupt trade with Iran, Indian rice exporters brace for financial fallout amid declining Basmati prices and heightened
Italy seeks over $8 billion in damages from ArcelorMittal over ILVA steelworks: Report
As the government seeks a new buyer for the steelmaker, Acciaierie dItalia, formerly known as ILVA, has sued over alleged mismanagement of the st
Trump says Microsoft to make changes to curb data centre power costs for Americans
Trump said on Monday that Microsoft will make major changes this week to ensure U.S. consumers do not pay more for electricity
Stock markets trade lower after initial rally on foreign fund outflows, selling in blue-chips
From the 30-Sensex firms, Larsen and Toubro, HCL Tech, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services and Tata Steel were among th
Textiles sector saw commitments & investments of over 60,000 crore
PM Mitra alone has a share of over 25,000 crore
Rupee falls 5 paise to 90.22 against U.S. dollar
An unprecedented geopolitical concern and global trade uncertainties have accelerated the dollar demand worldwide, adding strength to the greenba
Why Greenlands vast natural resources wont necessarily translate into huge profits
China examines foreign ETF trades after Jane Street India probe
Chinas queries led UBS Group AG to pause some trades from Jane Street via the QFI program late last year
Chennai Airports T2 Expansion Project urged for timely completion
The Phase II expansion, covering an area of 86,135 sq mt, is being developed to enhance passenger handling capacity to 35 million passengers per
US revokes over 100,000 visas in 2025, including 8,000 for students
The number of revocations more than doubled compared with 2024, with the majority affecting business and tourist travellers
Googles corporate parent joins $4 trillion club as investors continue to bet on AI breakthroughs
Google parent Alphabet Inc. on Monday became the fourth Big Tech powerhouse to be valued at $4 trillion
Sleep, circadian health, and brain function: What science says
A well-regulated circadian rhythm influences sleep, heart health, and brain function. Evidence shows older adults with consistent body clocks may
Shapewear finds its fit as Indias fashion brands chase steady support
As brands search for steadier demand drivers, shapewear is being positioned as a functional extension of innerwear rather than a fashion-led bet.
Doubling cinema screens can create 1.25 lakh jobs, boost tax revenue: report
The MAIEY report highlights a slowdown in screen expansion since 2019, alongside filmed entertainment revenues that are yet to recover to pre-pan
