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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, while fostering a thriving job market in both IT and non-IT sectors

12 Jan 2026 3:19 pm
Air conditioners price likely to rise 7-8% this season due to new star rating norms: Report

The report stated that the upcoming price increase will be driven by the implementation of the new star-rating regime, effective from January '26, and by persistent commodity inflation

12 Jan 2026 3:15 pm
Pharma industry seeks R&D sops, simplification of regulatory framework in Budget

The policymakers should consider GST structure rationalisation, restoration of weighted R&D deduction and simplification of compliance and regulatory framework in the upcoming Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27

12 Jan 2026 3:11 pm
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 strengthening research and innovation frameworks at the state level.

12 Jan 2026 2:50 pm
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 same period last year

12 Jan 2026 2:39 pm
Aurionpro wins 150 crore contract for Bhopal, Indore metro fare systems

The project aims to deploy standardized AFC systems to enhance commuter convenience, operational efficiency, and interoperability across the upcoming metro networks in Madhya Pradesh

12 Jan 2026 2:13 pm
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

12 Jan 2026 2:06 pm
Govt mulls raising EPFO, ESIC wage ceiling to 30,000

The move seeks to update social security thresholds to reflect todays wage levels

12 Jan 2026 1:25 pm
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

12 Jan 2026 1:06 pm
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

12 Jan 2026 12:45 pm
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

12 Jan 2026 11:45 am
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 the surge in demand

12 Jan 2026 11:37 am
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

12 Jan 2026 11:30 am
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 State to achieve the target of becoming a $3 trillion economy by 2047

12 Jan 2026 11:09 am
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

12 Jan 2026 10:50 am
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-coupon bond issue in the coming weeks, say sources

12 Jan 2026 10:46 am
Cold grips Delhi, minimum temperature settles around 3 degrees

Station-wise data recorded at 8.30 am showed the Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's principal weather station, registered a minimum temperature of 3.2 degrees Celsius, which was 4.2 notches below normal

12 Jan 2026 10:34 am
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

12 Jan 2026 10:08 am
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 raw materials and the security of global supply chains.

12 Jan 2026 10:01 am
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 Celsius as cold conditions intensify

12 Jan 2026 9:50 am
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 social bonds that make us human?

12 Jan 2026 9:31 am
Are we alone? How space telescopes hunt for life beyond Earth

With thousands of exoplanets now known, scientists are analysing their atmospheres for chemical signatures that may reveal whether our planet is alone in hosting life.

12 Jan 2026 9:26 am
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 communications.

12 Jan 2026 8:38 am
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 repression.

12 Jan 2026 8:31 am
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 triggering sharp premium increases

12 Jan 2026 8:26 am
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 be necessary if the situation deteriorates further

12 Jan 2026 8:01 am
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 his long-running clash with President Donald Trump.

12 Jan 2026 7:04 am
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), no deal in sight to address the trade tariffs levied by the US on India and FPI outflows continue unabated. Inflation trending above target in a few developed economies and central bank rate actions are also adding to the uncertainties.

12 Jan 2026 6:57 am
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, consumer risk and oversight.

12 Jan 2026 6:50 am
Kolkata port plans to replicate success of direct China service

The direct China Calcutta Service has reduced logistics cost and transit time

12 Jan 2026 6:48 am
Startup airlines look skyward again

After a long wait, will the high-growth Indian aviation market finally see new airlines taking off this year?

12 Jan 2026 6:25 am
Digitised future of air travel

Fliers enthusiastically adopt use of biometrics, digital interfaces

12 Jan 2026 6:18 am
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 and regional tensions converge on the Islamic Republic

12 Jan 2026 5:32 am
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, quantity paved in 24 hours, and record-breaking 156 lane km construction on NH-544G.

11 Jan 2026 11:03 pm
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 against any military action.

11 Jan 2026 10:30 pm
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)

11 Jan 2026 8:58 pm
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

11 Jan 2026 8:13 pm
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) and corridor 5 (Madhavaram to Sholinganallur)

11 Jan 2026 7:57 pm
NxtQuantum to focus on affordable smart devices

Company plans to launch flip phone below 40,000

11 Jan 2026 7:51 pm
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

11 Jan 2026 7:37 pm
11 Jan 2026 7:36 pm
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

11 Jan 2026 6:50 pm
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

11 Jan 2026 6:31 pm
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

11 Jan 2026 6:23 pm
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.

11 Jan 2026 6:00 pm
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