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Partial government shutdown more likely over DHS funding fight after Alex Pretti killing
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York says he'll vote against DHS funding after federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
The Trump administration has surged federal law enforcement to the city to enforce its immigration crackdown and pursue allegations of widespread
Videos of Alex Pretti shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis contradict Trump official claims
Footage from at least one of the videos appears to show a federal officer disarming the victim before shots are fired. Videos of Alex Pretti shoo
Bond market funds 76% of states' deficit, up from 50% in FY17
Indian states' fiscal deficits are widening slightly, with market borrowing now funding the majority of their needs. Funding patterns are becomin
Consumer industry captains seek more tax cuts to support demand
India's consumer goods chiefs are urging the government for tax cuts and measures to boost middle-class purchasing power to sustain consumption r
FPIs seek review of taxes faced by them, say some face double taxation
Foreign investors are urging a review of India's tax policies, particularly capital gains, citing high trading costs and potential double taxatio
AI for Viksit Bharat at WEF Davos 2026: Infra, reforms, re-skilling, real use cases key
New-age technologies like AI are set to transform sectors such as agriculture and finance, boosting efficiency and innovation. However, experts s
Davos 2026: States need equitable risk sharing, new-age financing for investments
Speaking during a panel discussion on new age financing-mobilising capital for infrastructure creation and sustainable regional growth at ET Hous
Budget 2026-27: Key numbers to watch as Nirmala Sitharaman counts on growth
On February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to unveil the Budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. As the economy navigates a wave of ex
India-EU FTA talks near conclusion, pact likely at January 27 summit
India and the European Union are on the verge of sealing a landmark free trade agreement, with both parties displaying a positive outlook on its
Banks seek more talks on ECL norms for crop loans
Lenders have argued that the Stage 2 classification of crop loans should be linked to the crop season and pitched a classification similar to tha
EU trade deal may give a big push to tech transfers, exports & more
India's auto component sector anticipates accelerated technology transfers, joint ventures, and exports with the proposed EU free trade agreement
PFRDA constitutes committee to revamp NPS rules
In a strategic move to revamp the National Pension System, India's PFRDA is assembling a dedicated committee aimed at reforming investment guidel
US Vice President JD Vance, adviser Peter Navarro blocked India trade deal: Report
US Vice President JD Vance and economic adviser Peter Navarro had reportedly blocked a trade deal with India, according to a report, The deal, fi
Pak-India Business Council urges dialogue as it extends Republic Day greetings to India
The Pak-India Business Council urged both nations to resume dialogue to resolve outstanding issues, extending greetings ahead of India's Republic
DCCDL Q3 rent income up 18% to Rs 1,412 cr on high demand for office, retail spaces
IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti gets Padma Shri award
Kamakoti led the development of Indias first indigenous microprocessor Shakti
Building a Viksit Bharat is shared responsibility of all citizens: President Murmu
In her address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day, the President said the government is placing strong emphasis on good governance founded
Adani, Embraer plan civilian aircraft final assembly line in India
New Delhi: Adani Group and Brazilian aerospace major Embraer are set to announce next week the plan to set up a final assembly line for civilian
Bank holiday on January 26: Are banks open or closed tomorrow for Republic Day? Check RBI calendar
India will celebrate Republic Day on 26 January, Monday, which is why banks will be closed. However, digital banking services remain available fo
The Hindu businessline Cerebration Corporate Quiz 2026 kicks of 22nd edition
The competition will follow a hybrid format this year, beginning with virtual preliminary rounds, followed by regional finals across six cities,
India-EU FTA negotiations nearing conclusion: EU Trade Commissioner
EU leaders discussions with Modi to herald a new chapter in India-EU relations, says Jaishankar
Two-child norm and maternity leave: Big win for working mothers in SC
The court set aside the decision of the division bench of Madras High Court, which had denied maternity leave to a government school teacher by a
Govt extends BIS certification deadline on aluminium cans; relief for beer, soft drinks
The government has extended deadlines for mandatory quality norms on aluminium cans used for alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and food processing, e
Flagging off a movement to recycle the tiranga
How the Flag Foundation of India set up by the Jindals wants to make the tiranga soar and gracefully retire
Padma awards 2026: Uday Kotak named among Padma Bhushan recipients
India's highest civilian honours, the Padma Awards for 2026, were announced, recognising 131 individuals across various fields. Notable recipient
Padma Awards 2026: Unsung heroes share spotlight with film stars, industrialists
Kerala and Tamil Nadu notables awarded as States head into elections this year
PFRDA forms 9-member expert panel to revamp NPS investment framework
The PFRDA has formed a 9-member committee, SAARG, to modernize the NPS investment framework. Headed by Narayan Ramachandran, the panel will revie
JammuSrinagar highway partially reopens, bringing relief to tourists
The 270 km long highway closure caused widespread disruption, leaving thousands of passengers and truckers stranded at multiple locations amid ha
India-EU free trade agreement set to be announced on January 27
New Delhi: India and the European Union are set to announce on January 27 the conclusion of negotiations and finalisation of a free trade agreeme
India, EU FTA to help boost apparel exports: AEPC
A proposed free trade agreement between India and the European Union promises a significant boost for India's apparel exports. The pact offers a
Derivatives signal capped upside for equities
Options data and FII activity suggest rallies may face resistance in the near term
Beginning of a new era: India-EU set to enter a set of productive relations
As New Delhi gears up to welcome the top leadership of the European Union as the chief guest for this weeks Republic Day celebrations and the upc
Union Budget 26: AP seeks Centres support for infrastructure projects
Aid for Amaravati, Polavaram, Visakhapatnam Economic Region and inter-linking of rivers top the wish-list
Government plans Fertilizer Mission to cut imports, subsidies and chemical use
Indias fertiliser sales hit a record 655.94 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, up from 600.79 lt in FY24
Media firms look beyond the home screen, eye eyeballs offshore
Media and entertainment firms are forming global partnerships to tap into the lucrative diaspora market. Despite India's growing consumption, mon
Actor Dharmendra, former Kerala CM Achuthanandan get Padma Vibhushan
On Republic Day eve, the government announced 131 Padma awards for 2026, including five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri whic
India, UAE, Saudi Arabia new engines of aviation growth, says aircraft lessor Avolon
China drove aviations growth in the past decade, expanding its fleet from 1,200 aircraft in 2009 to 3,300 in 2019 up from 9% of the total global
India Inc cuts volume hiring: Companies go selective on STEM freshers - here's why
India Inc is significantly reducing fresh graduate hiring, particularly in STEM fields, as companies prioritise industry-ready talent. This shift
Texprocil looks to FTA with EU to open new opportunities
Texprocil has consistently advocated for zero-duty access in the ongoing IndiaEU negotiations
Union Budget 2026: Will you pay less tax this year? Middle class eyes fresh relief on Feb 1
The choice between the old and the new income tax regime is an important one and every year, taxpayers carefully calculate the tax liability unde
Budget 2026: The future of Indian cities lies beyond metros
Union Budget: Indias urban population is set to rise sharply, with cities already contributing about 60% of GDP. The focus has shifted from wheth
Working remotely from India? When short stays trigger taxand when they dont
From overseas employees working briefly from India to gifting money to NRIs, heres how Indian tax rules apply in two common cross-border situatio
Buoyed by strong order book, BHEL in Tiruchi adds more than 100 new vendors
Several vendors in Madurai, Coimbatore and Chennai have also been given heavy orders and the public sector major is also facilitating loans to MS
The awards are given across a wide range of disciplines such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, me
The iSIF Hybrid LongShort Fund blends equity and debt with limited short exposure using derivatives and special situations. It aims for smoother,
Adani Group, Embraer to announce plan next week for making commercial planes in India
Indian market is expected to require at least 500 aircraft in the 80-146 seat range over the next 20 years, says Embraer
Union Budget 2026: What markets need to rebuild retail investors confidence
Retail investors have stayed committed to Indian markets through multiple crises, but their confidence must be continually reinforced as savings
Luxury housing market in India to cool down in FY27
The demand and prices for luxury homes in major Indian cities are likely to cool down in the next fiscal year, a survey by property consultant In
Global economy to slow down in 2026, says WEF report
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its latest Chief Economists' Outlook, predicting a tough year for the global economy in 2026.
India-EU FTA to boost trade, not harm domestic industry: GTRI
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has said that the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA), which will be announced on January 27, is like
New GDP series to have wider adoption of double deflation, says MoSPI Secretary Garg
Garg says new series will have newer sources in addition to an expanded use of the administrative data set
Modi government just gave a breather to the beverage industry
The Indian government has extended the deadline for compulsory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification on aluminum cans.
What do postal employees seek from 8th Pay Commission?
The Federation of National Postal Organisations (FNPO) has proposed fitment factors ranging from 3.0 to 3.25, depending on the level of the emplo
This precious metals refiner will start silver recycling by April
MMTC-PAMP, a leading precious metals refiner, will start silver recycling at its existing stores on a pilot basis within three months.
Why JioStar has moved Supreme Court against a CCI probe
Reliance Industries-owned JioStar has challenged the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) investigation into alleged abuse of dominance and di
Pichai sells Alphabet shares for $10.6M: What's his stake now?
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet, has sold 30,521 shares in a series of transactions last week.
Market cap of India's top 9 companies plunges 2.5L crore
The combined market capitalization of nine out of the 10 most valuable companies in India plummeted by a staggering 2.51 lakh crore last week.
Not party to legal proceedings in US, says Adani Enterprises
Adani Enterprises has clarified that it is not involved in any of the legal proceedings mentioned in recent media reports.
Budget 2026: Vedanta seeks incentives for low-grade iron ore processing
Vedanta's iron ore mining division, Sesa Goa, has urged the Indian government to incentivize low-grade iron ore beneficiation in Union Budget 202
Pre-Budget setup: Nifty enters high-stakes zone. How to trade before D-Day
As the Nifty slips below its 200-day moving average amid sustained FII outflows and a weakening rupee, market sentiment has turned sharply cautio
Indian visa applicants face significant US processing delays, with increased 221(g) notices for background checks, including social media and old
Rupee sinks to 92 against US dollar: What's impacted as India's currency keeps sliding explained
The Indian rupee has hit a historic low against the US dollar, making imports like crude oil and electronics pricier for consumers. While this im
Will Union Budget 2026 send a 'green' signal to data centres?
India's Union Budget 2026 aims to boost data centre capacity with incentives like subsidised land and tax holidays. However, the article question
India's regional air connectivity scheme is set for a major overhaul. The government plans to financially support airlines operating on remote ro
Stock market holiday: Will NSE and BSE remain closed on January 26 for Republic Day?
Indian stock markets will be closed on Monday, January 26, for Republic Day, affecting trading across NSE, BSE and MCX. The closure marks the sec
Why the rich still get systematic investing wrong
The rationale for systematic investing is independent of portfolio size. Whether an investor has 1,000 or several crores, market direction over t
India's luxury housing mkt may cool down in FY27, feel 56% of HNIs in ISIR survey
The report mentioned that 53 per cent of respondents invested in luxury real estate for capital appreciation, while 47 per cent purchased for sel
$95M Siri lawsuit: Apple begins sending payouts over unlawful recordings
Apple has begun distributing payouts from a $95 million class action lawsuit settlement over alleged unlawful and intentional recording of conver
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar discusses security, economy with US lawmakers
US Ambassador Sergio Gor says talks productive
Shivraj Singh Chouhan clears procurement of 3.37 lakh tonnes of tur in Maharashtra
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the procurement of 3.37 lakh metric tons of tur in Maharashtra. This decision under the Price Suppo
Q3 earnings, Budget to steer market movement: Analysts
New Delhi: Stock market is gearing up for an eventful week ahead where key triggers such as quarterly earnings from corporates, the US Fed intere
NHAI plans to pare debt to below 2 lakh crore by March 2026
NHAI's debt liability had peaked at 3.5 lakh crore in 2021-22; As of December 31, 2025, the debt stands at 2,35,947 crore
Sea containers get defence makeover as indoor firing ranges
JCBL South has developed a prototype for the Defence at its Oragadam facility near Chennai
Buoyant revenue streams give the government room to keep capital expenditure spending steady, at about 3.1 per cent of GDP, while continuing on t
Tamil Nadu hikes pension for noon meal organizers, Anganwadi workers
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced a major increase in the pension and retirement benefits for noon meal organizers, Anganwadi wor
Trump threatens to impose 100% tariff if Canada makes deal with China
In his Truth Social post, Trumpsuggested that China would try to use Canada to try to avoid paying U.S. tariffs. Trump threatens to impose 100% t
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with a US Congressional delegation in New Delhi. Discussions covered India-US relations, the I
Airlines cancel more than 13,000 weekend flights as massive winter storm sweeps across the U.S.
U.S. airlines canceled tens of thousands of flights and waived change fees for travelers as a massive winter storm swept across the country. Airl
India-EU pact likely to expand trade rather than threaten domestic industry: GTRI
The two are not rivals but partners operating on different rungs of the value chain, think tank GTRI said
Gov. Walz calls on Trump to halt ICE operations in Minnesota after another fatal shooting
Minnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesot
How India-EU trade pact will cut costs, boost trade explained
A new India-EU free trade agreement is poised to boost trade and lower costs, according to GTRI. The pact leverages the distinct strengths of bot
India-EU FTA likely to expand trade rather than threaten domestic industry: GTRI
A new India-EU free trade agreement, set for announcement on January 27, is projected to boost trade and lower costs, according to think tank GTR
Govt extends BIS certification deadline on aluminium cans; beverage industry welcomes move
The reprieve comes at a time when consumption of beverages in metallic cans is rising sharply, driven by millennials preferring them over traditi
PM Modi urges Indian start-ups to focus on quality manufacturing
In his latest Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a greater emphasis on quality in manufacturing.
GST cut pushes Indians toward bigger screen TVs
The recent reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on large-screen televisions has led to a major shift in consumer preferences.
Union Budget 2026: What students and parents expect beyond schemes and slogans
Union Budget 2026 will be read less as rhetoric and more as reassurance: Can the state reduce the private burden families carry to make education
DCCDL Q3 rent income up 18% to 1,412 cr on high demand for office, retail spaces
DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd (DCCDL) rental income stood at 1,193 crore in the year-ago period, according to DLFs latest investors presentation
Adani Ports to invest 16,000cr in Vizhinjam port expansion
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has announced a massive 16,000 crore investment for the second phase of development at the Vizh
DP Abhushan targets 4,000 cr revenue in FY26; to enter Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra
The company is planning for 20-25 per cent annual growth.
