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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
Indias tea exports up 8.64% at 254 million kgs during Jan-Nov 2025

Shipments rise on higher demand and increase in per unit price

9 Jan 2026 8:14 pm
QpiAI ramps up quantum push with IIIT Dharwad deployment, data centre and chip foundry

The company said it is in discussions with multiple educational, research, and commercial entities across India and is also planning to expand its footprint globally

9 Jan 2026 8:14 pm
9 Jan 2026 8:11 pm
Double delight: In 2025 domestic tractor sales cross one million mark; exports cross one lakh

In December 2025, the domestic sale was up by 35 per cent to 69,890 as against 50,993 in December 2024

9 Jan 2026 8:08 pm
Karnataka Governor returns two Bills, gives assent to 19 legislations

The returned bills relate to Scheduled Castes sub-classification and amendments to the Chamundeshwari Kshetra Development Authority Act.

9 Jan 2026 8:05 pm
SEBI move to restrict sharing, use of price data for education with 30 days lag a right step

Using live data for educational purpose is clearly outside the scope of pure educational activity, said market regulator

9 Jan 2026 7:48 pm
India closely tracking US bill proposing 500% tariffs on Russian oil buyers

New Delhi reiterated that its energy sourcing decisions are driven by market dynamics and the need to ensure affordable energy for its 1.4 billion people

9 Jan 2026 7:42 pm
Motilal Oswal AMC pauses inflows into Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund

Under current regulations, micro-cap is not recognised as a separate category

9 Jan 2026 7:32 pm
Indians investments in gold ETFs triples in 2025

Global inflows into ETFs up 25% last year as US overtakes China as the top investor

9 Jan 2026 7:28 pm
GM to take $6 billion hit as EV sales slow after US tax credit cut

The automaker said the charges include non-cash impairments and costs related to supplier settlements and contract cancellations

9 Jan 2026 7:26 pm
9 Jan 2026 7:24 pm
34,000 cr investment powers growth of UP Defence Industrial Corridor

Of the over Rs 34,000 crore committed investment, Rs 12,000 crore has been realised on the ground

9 Jan 2026 7:21 pm
Silver jumps after steep fall, gold advances on renewed ETF inflows

Analysts said bullion prices were supported by global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and ETF inflows

9 Jan 2026 7:20 pm
Tamil Nadu notifies 100 new reserve forests, forest cover rises to 24.47%

The move marks a major step in strengthening forest protection, ecological security and climate resilience through legally protected landscapes.

9 Jan 2026 7:12 pm
Tripura HC allows ITC availed by bona-fide recipient despite suppliers default

However, experts say that the matter is expected to be settled fully by the Supreme Court

9 Jan 2026 7:08 pm
Gold ETF inflows triple m-o-m in December 2025

Gold ETFs attract investments of 42,961 crore in 2025, a fourfold increase from 11,226 crore in 2024

9 Jan 2026 7:07 pm
Multi-asset mutual funds shine as gold and silver rally in 2025

Leading schemes from Nippon India, UTI and HDFC posted strong one- and three-year returns.

9 Jan 2026 6:59 pm
Sabarimala gold theft: SIT arrest former chief priest Kandararu Rajeevaru

Official sources said that Kandararu Rajeevaru was questioned at an undisclosed location earlier in the day and was subsequently taken to the SIT office in the afternoon, where his arrest was formally recorded.

9 Jan 2026 6:50 pm
SEBI eases technical glitch framework for stock brokers

The framework will now apply only to brokers with more than 10,000 registered clients, a change that will take around 60 per cent of brokers out of the regime and significantly reduce their compliance burden.

9 Jan 2026 6:48 pm