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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
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,
Uttar Pradesh leads in skilling for AI readiness, Maharashtra follows
Uttar Pradesh records 34,830 enrolments for Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurships Skilling for AI Readiness programme
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
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
Padma awards 2026: Actor Dharmendra, former Kerala CM Achuthanandan get Padma Vibhushan posthumously
Playback singer Alka Yagnik, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Bhagat Singh Koshyari, actor Mammootty and banker Uday Kotak are among those award
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
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
Veteran journalist, India's chronicler Mark Tully passes away in Delhi at 90
An acclaimed author, Tully was the presenter of the BBC Radio 4 programme Something Understood
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
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
India, EU committed to ambitious, mutually beneficial FTA: Piyush Goyal
Welcoming EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic, Piyush Goyal said, pleased to agree that sustained and constructive engagement between us and our
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,
Brewed overseas, rooted in India: The rise of diaspora alcohol brands
From Dublin to Boston, Vancouver to Warsaw, diaspora founders are creating a new class of alcoholic beverages, inspired by India, shaped by resta
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
Upcoming IPOs: 5 SME issues to subscribe this week
The primary market is set for a quiet period ahead of the Union Budget 2026, with no mainboard initial public offerings (IPOs) scheduled.
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
Union Budget 2026: Here's what EV sector is hoping for!
As the Union Budget 2026-27 approaches, the EV sector anticipates measures to boost adoption. Deloitte India suggests recalibrated PLI schemes, t
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
100% of Delhi's public transport buses will be converted into electric fleet: CM Rekha Gupta
CM Rekha Gupta said that in the last 11 months of the BJP's rule in the state, the government has taken many decisions for public welfare to brin
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
India, EU to announce conclusion of FTA negotiations on Jan 27
The pact is nearing the finishing line after 18 years; The talks started in 2007
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
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.
FNPO has said that the previous pay commissions did not apply the fitment factor consistently at all levels, both by design and necessity. Theref
As Budget 2026 approaches, WhiteOak CEO Aashish Somaiyaa says the focus should shift from headline reforms to fixing structural market frictions.
India is shifting its crude oil sourcing, reducing Russian imports due to compliance risks while increasing shipments from the Middle East. Despi
Mcap of 9 of top-10 most valued firms plunges by Rs 2.51 lakh cr
New Delhi: The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms slumped by Rs 2.51 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industrie
Who will be the next US Federal Reserve chair?
The search for a new chairperson of the US Federal Reserve is nearing its conclusion, with President Donald Trump likely to announce his pick in
Q3 earnings, US Fed interest rate decision, Budget to steer market movement: Analysts
Equity markets would be closed on Monday for Republic Day; The Union Budget will be presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, and the NSE
India's maritime sector to attract 80L crore investment: Sonowal
India's maritime sector is set to witness a major boost with an expected investment of over 80 lakh crore in the coming years.
You should buy these defense stocks before Budget 2026
Ahead of the Union Budget on February 1, market experts are recommending investors to consider defense stocks.
Budget likely to see continuity in government's capex push: HSBC report
The upcoming Union Budget will likely continue the government's focus on capital expenditure. Policymakers are expected to prioritize public inve
Market cap of 9 of top-10 most valued firms plunges by Rs 2.51 lakh cr; RIL biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms slumped by Rs 2.51 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking th
WhatsApp chats not private? Meta sued over 'false' encryption claims
An international group of plaintiffs has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc., alleging that the tech giant has misled billions of WhatsA
Q3 earnings, Fed rate decision, Budget to steer Dalal Street this week
Stock market is gearing up for an eventful week ahead where key triggers such as quarterly earnings from corporates, the US Fed interest rate dec
Let us make 2026 about quality, PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat
He also spoke about, among others, AI Summit and start-ups in his 130th radio programme Mann Ki Baat
3 bank holidays coming next week: Check dates
Next week, banks across India will observe at least three holidays. The first one is on January 26 (Monday), when the country will celebrate its
Mann Ki Baat | Indian Products Must Be Synonymous With Top Quality: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Jan 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged industry and start ups to focus on quality and resolve to make excellence a bench
How Mukul Agrawal tweaked his Rs 6,500-crore portfolio in Q3. Heres all you need to know
Ace investor Mukul Mahavir Agrawal reshuffled his Rs 6,500-crore equity portfolio in Q3, adding new names and adjusting stakes across several hol
Rupee at 92/$: Imports, overseas education, travel hurt; exporters gain
The Indian rupee has reached a historic low against the US dollar. This will increase the cost of imports like oil and electronics. Foreign educa
Railway Budget 2026: Though budgetary support on infrastructure build remains critical, linking these investments to structural reforms will be e
