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Ukraine invites India to Reconstruction and Recovery conference in Poland

Addressing the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot on Sunday, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine Dr Oleksandr Polishchuk highlighted opportunities for Indian firms

11 Jan 2026 5:39 pm
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 Gujarat

11 Jan 2026 5:03 pm
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.

11 Jan 2026 5:02 pm
No Arbitration Council of India even after 6 years of law amendment

The proposed arbitration council is mandated to regulate institutional arbitration

11 Jan 2026 4:40 pm
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

11 Jan 2026 4:37 pm
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 of potential 10-15 per cent correction

11 Jan 2026 4:05 pm
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, which is 4% and even lower than the lower band of range, which is 2%

11 Jan 2026 2:41 pm
Censor politics: The delay of actor-turned politician Vijays Jana Nayagan likely to redraw TN poll alliances

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 political ambitions after it suffered a setback with the loss of lives in his rally at Karur in September.

11 Jan 2026 1:49 pm
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 measure

11 Jan 2026 1:18 pm
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 stable demand across segments

11 Jan 2026 1:16 pm
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 1,518 units in the year-ago period

11 Jan 2026 12:56 pm
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 price-sensitive and regulated regimes like fertilisers

11 Jan 2026 11:21 am
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

11 Jan 2026 11:00 am
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

11 Jan 2026 10:26 am
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 cooperative federalism

11 Jan 2026 10:01 am
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 assets could be deployed to help rebuild the countrys economy.

11 Jan 2026 9:41 am
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

11 Jan 2026 9:30 am
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 economic and political stability in Venezuela

11 Jan 2026 9:15 am
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 around the farmer

11 Jan 2026 9:00 am
Caste enumeration in Census: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin calls for state consultations in letter to PM Modi

CM Stalin says Tamil Nadu has long called for a comprehensive caste-based census to generate reliable data to address historical inequalities and implement targeted welfare measures

10 Jan 2026 9:05 pm
CCPA looks into service charge related complaints against restaurants

Penalties of upto 50,000 were imposed on some of these restaurants, while directed them to refund service charge customers and to modify their billing systems

10 Jan 2026 8:12 pm
Tamil Nadus new pension scheme to come into effect from Jan 1, 2026: Govt order

Tamil Nadu state government employees to be provided with an assured pension equal to 50% of their last-drawn basic pay and dearness allowance under TAPS

10 Jan 2026 7:29 pm
SEBI considering bond derivatives to boost market depth: Chairman

Pandey noted that while the regulator encourages responsible use of AI, we have to keep in mind that AI can augment judgment but it cannot replace human accountability

10 Jan 2026 7:04 pm
SEBI set to give the nod for NSE IPO with NOC likely to be issued in a months time

SEBI plans to issue an NOC for NSEs IPO next month, aiming for a 2026 launch and increased investor transparency

10 Jan 2026 6:02 pm
Karnataka Deputy CM promises a separate tourism policy for coastal Karnataka

Elected representatives from all political parties agree to take initiative forward, say Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar

10 Jan 2026 5:23 pm
Prestige Group JV firm buys 16.38-acre land parcel in Chennai for 561 cr

Sundaram-Clayton Ltd is the seller of the land parcel

10 Jan 2026 3:54 pm
PM Modi to visit Somnath & meet German Chancellor during 3-day Gujarat tour

On January 12, PM Modi will meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad and the two leaders will visit the Sabarmati Ashram and they will participate in the International Kite Festival at Sabarmati Riverfront

10 Jan 2026 3:36 pm
Office leasing in India rises to record high of 86.4 mn sq ft in 2025, Bengaluru leads: Knight Frank

Leasing activity rises 20% year-on-year, surpassing the previous peak achieved in 2024 and marking a 43% increase over pre-pandemic levels recorded in 2019

10 Jan 2026 3:35 pm
10 Jan 2026 2:15 pm
5-cr ANRF grant for IIT-Madras project

The researchers plan to overcome this limit by usingmetamaterialsspecially engineered materials that can bend andfocussound wavesinunusual ways

10 Jan 2026 2:00 pm
How US could take over Greenland, potential challenges

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that an American takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO, and Greenlanders say they don't want to become part of the US

10 Jan 2026 1:12 pm
Trump posted unpublished jobs data early on social media

The US jobs data, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, are among the most closely guarded economic statistics and can move markets by trillions of dollars

10 Jan 2026 12:29 pm
Denmark's Greenland dilemma: Defending a territory already on its way out

Trump administration says all options open for taking control of Greenland

10 Jan 2026 12:03 pm
India-Germany bilateral ties at an all-time high: German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann

He pointed to an increased German presence in engagements with the Indian Armed Forces in recent years, including greater participation in joint exercises

10 Jan 2026 10:38 am
Bessent says Australia, India invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals

Bessent said he had been pressing for a separate meeting on the issue since last summers summit of G7 leaders, and finance ministers had already held a virtual meeting in December

10 Jan 2026 10:31 am
Amid tariff risks, Shaktikanta Das says Indias policies put wind in our sails

Das cited strong GDP growth, fiscal discipline and a multi-cylinder economy powered by digital infrastructure, a young workforce and innovation.

9 Jan 2026 9:28 pm
Falling US unemployment rate strengthens case for Fed rate pause

Interest-rate futures fell after the report, with traders now seeing a June rate cut as more likely, and the probability of an April reduction slipping below 50%.

9 Jan 2026 9:20 pm
Agri groups among Elitecon Intl proposal for merger of its entities into a unified structure

Plans merger of Sunbridge Agro and Landsmill Agro, appoints Deloitte Touche as its advisor

9 Jan 2026 9:19 pm
US job growth slows sharply in December, unemployment rate dips to 4.4%

Economists attributed the slowdown in hiring to President Donald Trumps trade and immigration policies, as well as rising investment in artificial intelligence.

9 Jan 2026 9:14 pm
ED seeks CBI probe into illegal interference by Mamata Banerjee during search operations

The ED, in its petition, has also sought return of the documents and electronic material Banerjee was said to have taken from the premises of political consultancy firm I-PAC.

9 Jan 2026 9:09 pm
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board informs companies to register for Extended Producer Responsibility

Extended Producer Responsibility mandates producers, importers, manufacturers and brand owners to take responsibility for the plastic waste generated from their products

9 Jan 2026 9:07 pm
G RAM G debate: Farmers seek cost relief, wage security

Farmers debate the new G RAM G law, seeking cost relief and wage security amid differing views on its impact.

9 Jan 2026 9:03 pm
Time out for the timekeepers of the nation

As HMT Watches winds down from the corporate register, its legacy continues to tick on

9 Jan 2026 9:02 pm
SAT directs SEBI to share complainants details in Asmita Patel case

Tribunal allows limited document disclosure; denies cross-examination at this stage

9 Jan 2026 8:55 pm
US Supreme Court defers ruling on Trumps global tariffs case

The case tests the limits of presidential authority and the courts readiness to curb Trumps expansive use of executive power since returning to office in January 2025

9 Jan 2026 8:55 pm
India rejects US inaccurate claims on failed trade deal

MEA says Modi spoke to Trump eight times in 2025; the trade friction dragged Indian equities lower for a fifth straight session Friday, marking a sluggish start to 2026

9 Jan 2026 8:43 pm
Worried Indian exporters reduce shipments to Bangladesh through Petrapole amid rising political turmoil

The land port Petrapole is currently witnessing a lesser number of trucks entering Bangladesh each day compared to December last year

9 Jan 2026 8:36 pm
SEBI proposes sweeping clean-up of trading norms to ease compliance for exchanges

Regulator seeks to merge, simplify rules across cash, derivatives and commodities

9 Jan 2026 8:35 pm
Urea availability likely to improve in January

Closing stock was 38.79 lakh tonnes (lt) as of January 2 against the demand estimate of 32.98 lt

9 Jan 2026 8:27 pm