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Kerala Startup Mission launches campaign to woo talents back home
With a focus on harnessing Keralas skilled workforce, the Thirike initiative aims to create a robust platform for professionals seeking to return
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham signs MoU with CSIRNIScPR for research
The workshop brought together policymakers, scientists, and representatives from academic and research institutions to examine approaches for str
The US was Indias largest trading partner for the fourth straight year in 2024-25, with bilateral trade valued at $131.84 billion.
Why India's iron ore imports are at a seven-year high despite ample reserves
A global glut of high-grade ore, weak prices, and domestic supply constraints are pushing steelmakers to import more just as capacity expansion a
Maruti Suzuki board approves land acquisition for 35,000 crore second plant in Gujarat
The new factory to be set up in Sanand will have production capacity of 10 lakh units per year and it will be operational in FY29
Signature Global pre-sales drop 23% to 66.8 billion in nine months
Signature Global (India) Limited reported pre-sales of 66.8 billion for the nine months ending December 2025, down 23% from 86.7 billion in the s
India, Germany sign migration, security pacts; visa-free transit announced after Modi-Merz talks
The leaders also discussed expanding collaboration in clean and sustainable energy, identifying it as a shared strategic priority
Selling Gold ETFs as an NRI? Know your India tax rules
Long-term capital gains (LTCG) from Gold ETFs held for over a year are taxable in India at 12.5%.
Govt mulls raising EPFO, ESIC wage ceiling to 30,000
The move seeks to update social security thresholds to reflect todays wage levels
India steel exports grow by a third between April-December, govt data shows
India produced 117.6 million metric tons of finished steel between April-December, while consumption stood at 119.3 million metric tons
India, US continue to actively engage in trade talks: Sergio Gor
No partner is more essential than India; will pursue an ambitious agenda, says US Ambassador to India
India and US to discuss trade issues on January 13, new envoy says
Gold, silver futures hit fresh records on Federal probe, geopolitical tensions
Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery jumped by 2,431, or 1.8%, to hit a record of 1,41,250 per 10 grams
ASK Property Fund backs Mantra Group with 340 crore for Mumbai, Pune projects
The projects are located in Jogeshwari near JVLR in Mumbai, and in Wakad and Mundhwa in Pune
Blenders lift CTC dust prices in Coonoor Tea auctions
Scouting of tea by north Indian buyers from the South due to quality issues on account of the end-season sales there is cited as the reason for t
Setback for ISRO: PSLV-C62 mission faces anomaly at the end of third stage
The payload which included domestic and international satellites along with a special DRDO spy satellite was not deployed in the intended orbit
OpenAI, SoftBank invest $1 billion in SB Energy as Stargate buildout expands
OpenAI faces rising expenses for training and operating its AI systems amid intensifying competition from Alphabets Google
Meta partners with U.S. nuclear companies to power AI data centres
Meta announced Thursday major agreements with three US nuclear energy companies that it says will add up to 6.6 gigawatts of clean power by 2035
Revanth Reddy to showcase Telangana Rising vision at Davos
The Chief Minister will discuss the core objectives of the vision, which seeks to boost investments in urban, per-urban, and rural areas of the S
India launches PSLV-C62 with Anvesha and 15 other satellites into polar orbit
Developed by DRDO, Anvesha will provide advanced imaging for mapping and surveillance
SP Group unit likely to face higher costs in new fundraising
Goswami Infratech, the SP Groups real estate and civil engineering company, is planning to raise as much as 25,000 crore through a two-year zero-
Quick fashion set to redefine Indias apparel retail battle in 2026
This shift is driven by impulse-led demand for occasion wear and is proving to be a strategic lever to reduce return rates and boost conversion i
Sensex declines 455 points on foreign fund outflows, trade-related concerns
In the past five trading days, the BSE benchmark declined 2,185.77 points or 2.54%, and the Nifty tumbled 645.25 points or 2.45%
Swami Vivekananda birth anniversary: President Murmu recalls his legacy
President Droupadi Murmu said Swami Vivekanandas teachings instill national pride and continue to inspire youth in nation-building
Rupee falls 5 paise to 90.23 against U.S. dollar
A volatile geopolitical situation and concerns over further U.S. tariffs on Indian exports fuelled the selling of Indian stocks by foreign instit
US to host meeting on rare earths as China-Japan spat simmers
The discussions are expected to also include officials from Australia, South Korea, India, Mexico and the European Union, and focus on critical r
ITR Refund Delay: Still didn't get your income tax refund? Here's what you should do
Income tax refunds usually get delayed because often times the returns are not fully processed, or the I-T Department finds mismatches or non-com
North India shivers under intense cold wave; Magh Mela draws devotees despite biting chill
According to IMD, the city's maximum temperature is expected to hover around 20 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to drop to 7 degrees
Elon Musk's X sues music publishers over alleged licensing conspiracy
Elon Musks X Corp sued 18 major music publishers and a leading U.S. music industry trade association on Friday
Humanoid robots or human connection? What Elon Musks Optimus says about our AI ambitions
Elon Musks Optimus raises a deeper question: will humanoid robots enhance human life and connection, or quietly replace the relationships and soc
Four banks move CIC against RBI nod to disclose NPAs, defaulters list under RTI
The banks claimed that disclosing regulatory information would harm their commercial interests
How to share books with children to help them love reading
Trump to speak with Elon Musk on restoring internet access in Iran
Trump said Musks SpaceX, which operates the Starlink satellite internet service, could help reconnect Iranians after four days of disrupted commu
Iran unrest intensifies with 544 killed, thousands detained amid warnings to US
With internet and phone services disrupted, independent verification has become difficult, raising fears that hard-liners are escalating repressi
Trump threatens veto of bill extending Affordable Care Act subsidies
The subsidies, which help millions of Americans afford coverage under the Affordable Care Act, are set to expire at the end of 2025, potentially
Trump sets January 20 deadline for 10% credit card interest cap
Trump says Iran reached out for negotiations amid crackdown on protesters
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump noted that his administration is exploring a meeting with Tehran but emphasized that action may
Fed Chair Powell says Trump administration threatened criminal charges
Powell described the action as a pretext designed to increase pressure on the central bank to lower interest rates, marking a sharp escalation in
Stock Market Live Updates 12 Jan 2026: Nexus Select Trust: Buy
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The year 2026 has begun on a rough note for the markets. Geopolitical tensions have resurfaced (US-Venezuela),
Addressing the choice overload problem
Unable to select funds among numerous choices, many have their savings locked in bank deposits, earning lower returns unintentionally
Prediction markets face scrutiny after $400,000 Maduro bet
As prediction markets expand rapidly, allowing bets on politics, sports and global events, regulators and lawmakers are questioning transparency,
Kolkata port plans to replicate success of direct China service
The direct China Calcutta Service has reduced logistics cost and transit time
Bank holiday today, 12 January: Banks will be closed across West Bengal today, 12 January, to observe the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Tips for seniors seeking a home loan
The eligibility and terms differ and are much stringent, especially if you are applying for a home loan post 60
Startup airlines look skyward again
After a long wait, will the high-growth Indian aviation market finally see new airlines taking off this year?
Digitised future of air travel
Fliers enthusiastically adopt use of biometrics, digital interfaces
Iran nears a tipping point as unrest threatens to reshape the world
Irans intensifying protests have raised fears of a historic upheaval, alarming global leaders and oil markets as economic collapse, US pressure a
What is the tax implication if my NRI husband transfers foreign funds to me?
If any money is received without consideration and if the aggregate value exceeds 50,000, it is taxable in the hands of the recipient unless it i
NHAI sets four Guinness World Records on Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada corridor
NHAI set Guinness World Records on the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada corridor, achieving milestones in continuous bituminous concrete laying, quant
Iran protests: activists say deaths cross 500 amid information blackout
While protesters continue to gather in Tehran, Mashhad and other cities, Iranian leaders have hardened their rhetoric, warning the US and Israel
Faster, demand-led approach needed for PSE privatisation: CII
In its proposals for the Union Budget 2026-27, the industry lobby calls for a rolling three-year pipeline, outlining which enterprises are likely
DRDOs Anvesha satellite to be crown jewel of ISROs PSLV-C62 Mission
Anvesha is a hyperspectral earth-observation satellite developed by DRDOs Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE)
Amazon boosts delivery in North East region with new freighter flights
QuikJet began operations in January 2023 and operates services with two Boeing 737 freighters exclusively for Amazon
Chennai Metro Rail Limited conducts trial Run up to Vadapalani
This is part of CMRls 118.9 km phase II project with three corridors corridor 3 (Madhavaram to SIPCOT), corridor 4 (Poonamallee to Light House) a
BITS Pilani clocks 54.35% placements in Sem-I round
Average salary across three campuses stands at 28.64 lakh; Pilani campus tops with 31.63 lakh
Trump threatens to cut oil supply to Cuba; suggests US deal before its too late
For Cuba, the loss of Venezuelan oil is devastating
Why are Mumbai's new airport and metro signal-starved?
A high-stakes war is currently raging between infrastructure developers and telecom operators, with the passenger caught in the dead zone.
Adani Group plans 1.5 lakh crore investment in Kutch over five years
Focus on renewable energy, ports and logistics, says Karan Adani
German Chancellors India visit to scale up trade, mobility, tech partnerships
Merz, Modi to discuss ways to push India-EU FTA; focus on submarine deal, education, vocational training
Russias EuroChem moves Bombay HC to recover dues from MAIRE group
MAIRE group gets ICC arbitral tribunal, English Court order to seize Russian co assets
Seeds Bill finalised, likely to be introduced in Budget session
Sources say government may agree to send Bill to parliamentary panel if there is a demand
UP tops the list in getting fund under SASCI, States hope for more funds in FY27 budget
Meanwhile, State-wise data for current fiscal is available for April 1 and November 30.
PM Modi says India is seeing period of certainty amid great global uncertainty
India today has political stability and policy continuity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says while addressing investors and industrialists in Guj
BPCL charts 10-year LPG infra expansion to match rising PMUY consumption
BPCLs LPG import requirement has grown, largely led by PMUY and increased penetration across the country.
Huff and puff: The making and stalling of Indias herbal cigarettes market
Despite regulatory aid from the ministry of AYUSH and a growing acceptance of cannabis as an addon, the growth of the herbal cigarette market has
No Arbitration Council of India even after 6 years of law amendment
The proposed arbitration council is mandated to regulate institutional arbitration
Telangana govt to provide 1 cr accident cover to 5.14 lakh govt staff
The accident cover was part of a spate of announcements, including the launch of Indiramma Housing Distribution Programme, among others
The long tail of a blockbustercollections beyond the box-office
Filmmakers are diversifying revenue streams beyond traditional methods by launching audio series and digital collaborations. These initiatives en
IPL 2026 ad rates for TV and digital estimated to go up 10-20%
This year, JioStars ICC Mens T20 World Cup, which precedes IPL, reportedly faced pushback from advertisers for its aggressive pricing with talks
Selfie, penny drop mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India
The directives also discourage Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Initial Token Offerings (ITOs), equivalent to IPOs in stock markets, by the exch
Centre proposes smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul
The plan is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to boost the security of user data as online fraud and data breaches increase in the w
Bank stocks brace for impact after Trump calls for 10% cap on credit-card interest rates
Donald Trumps proposed rate, if enacted, would be lower than any rate seen at least since 1994.
December retail inflation seen between 1.6-1.7%
Though there could be a significant rise in the headline number, it will still be lower than the median rate of the targeted inflation range, whi
All India Cashew Association voices concern over surge in illegal import of the dry fruit
The domestic market is now being flooded with cashew kernels from Vietnam and African countries and Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are also being m
While Vijays fans are disappointed and angry, political experts say the delay will likely act as a springboard for the actor to re-start his poli
CII proposes blueprint for CPSE privatisation
As the industry body feels that privatisation is a time consuming process, it proposed a time-bound and phased disinvestment as an interim measur
India EV market hits 2.3 million sales in 2025, policy support, festive demand drive adoption
Passenger four-wheelers crossed 4.4 million units, while tractors and agricultural vehicles exceeded 1.06 million units, reflecting broadly stabl
Signature Global Q3 sales bookings fall 27% to 2,020 crore on lower housing sales
In a regulatory filing, Signature Global informed that it has sold 408 units during the October-December period of this fiscal year, compared to
Micro-fertiliser industry seeks uniform 5% GST, faster credit refunds ahead of Budget
The association has called for a clear and time-bound mechanism for quick refund of excess GST credits, especially for sectors operating under pr
From volatility to control: How intelligence will redefine food systems in 2026
It will enable resilient production, sustainable sourcing, and predictable supply chains at global scale
Biting cold grips Delhi as minimum temperatures dip below 4.1 deg C at isolated places
A cold wave is declared when the minimum temperature drops by 4.5 to 6.5 degrees Celsius below the average temperature
Rajasthan renewable curtailment persists despite new transmission line; over 4 GW capacity at risk
Renewable energy projects in Rajasthan are experiencing significant power curtailments. Over 4 GW of capacity faces near-total shutdowns during p
In a luxury-focussed card market, BoB Card bets on health and insurance
With rising medical costs and changing customer preferences reshaping how credit cards are used, BoB Card is moving away from one-size-fits-all o
Punjab, Telangana flag higher fiscal burden due to VB G RAM G; demand more funds in FY27 Budget
In a pre-Budget meeting, the opposition-ruled states said MGNREGA changes will weaken the employment guarantee and are against the spirit of coop
US may lift more Venezuela sanctions next week, Bessent says
Bessent said in an interview late on Friday that almost $5 billion worth of Venezuelas currently frozen IMF Special Drawing Rights monetary asset
Goa records highest tourist footfall at 1.08 crore in 2025; foreign visitors top 5 lakh
Goa saw a record 1.08 crore tourist arrivals in 2025, with over five lakh foreigners visiting. This surge highlights the state's successful touri
Fertilizer 3.0: The case for digitisation, decriminalisation and deregulation
These interventions will help build a resilient domestic ecosystem while reducing strategic dependence on external sources
Trump signs executive order meant to protect money from Venezuelan oil
The executive order, made public on Saturday, says if the funds were to be seized for such use, it could undermine critical US efforts to ensure
Rewriting Indias agricultural future: A unified vision for Union Budget 2026
Budget 2026 holds the opportunity to define a new agricultural architecture: one that is climate-secure, data-led, globally competitive and built
Waiting for a market crash may cost you more than investing at record highs
As markets hover near peaks, data across decades shows that long-term investors risk losing more money waiting for the perfect time to enter the
