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Kerala to emerge as South Asias MedTech and life sciences hub: Minister Rajeeve

Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeeve says biotechnology and MedTech are strategic pillars of Keralas future economy

24 Jan 2026 10:13 pm
Karnataka investment pipeline gets 13,070-crore boost at Davos summit

Significant portion of commitments comes from RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, which plans to invest 10,500 crore over next three years in Vijayapura, Ballari districts

24 Jan 2026 9:18 pm
Bangladesh replaced by Scotland in T20 World Cup after refusal to travel to India: ICC

Scotland will thus play their four group league games against West Indies (February 7), Italy (February 9) and England (February 14) in Kolkata followed by a game against Nepal in Mumbai on February 17

24 Jan 2026 5:46 pm
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen arrives in India

Von der Leyen, along with European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, will serve as chief guests at India's 77th Republic Day celebrations on Monday

24 Jan 2026 5:35 pm
Minimum temperatures plunge in Punjab, Haryana; Bathinda coldest at 0.8 deg C

Minimum temperatures in the two states fell by up to five notches below normal limits on Saturday

24 Jan 2026 3:35 pm
Republic Day long weekend drives surge in travel, hotel bookings

The increasing preference for short, experience-led holidays is emerging as a strong trend shaping the country's leisure travel market

24 Jan 2026 3:19 pm
Elan Group awards 840-crore construction contract to Tata Projects

Tata Projects will undertake construction works for Elan Group's new housing project in Gurugram

24 Jan 2026 2:44 pm
Mercedes-Benz expands presence in Bengaluru; young wealth driving demand growth

The expansion of the brand's footprint in the city is a direct response to Bengaluru's rising contribution to the national GDP

24 Jan 2026 2:21 pm
Dismantling of old Pamban Railway Bridge begins; locals seek preservation of 111-year-old icon

The locals have requested that the historic bridge be displayed in a railway museum

24 Jan 2026 2:12 pm
India Energy Week to focus on energy security, investment and decarbonisation pathways: Puri

India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 is set to be held from January 27-30 at ONGC ATI, Goa

24 Jan 2026 12:56 pm
Mercury drops sharply in parts of Rajasthan

Northern winds are likely to cause a drop in bth minimum temperatures and maximum temperatures across Rajasthan

24 Jan 2026 12:47 pm
Tirumala Laddu Scam: Relaxation of norms facilitatedadulteration of ghee, says SIT

The relaxation in 2019 by the then government led to the adulteration of about 60 lakh worth of kg of ghee with which over 20 crore laddus were made in a period of five years

24 Jan 2026 12:06 pm
Punjab, Haryana lashed by heavy rain; normal life affected

Farmers welcome the showers, but voice concern about the impact of gusty winds on crop

24 Jan 2026 11:18 am
Night temperatures drop sharply after spell of rain in Delhi, air quality sees slight improvement

According to the IMD, the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be in the ranges of 17 to 19 degrees Celsius and 6 to 8 degrees Celsius, respectively

24 Jan 2026 10:23 am
US sends aircraft carrier, warships to Middle East as Trump warns Iran

Trump said the deployments were precautionary amid Irans crackdown on nationwide protests and threats of mass executions

24 Jan 2026 7:35 am
Kerala secures 1.17 lakh crore investment commitments at Davos meet

The proposals and Expressions of Interest span renewable energy, Global Capability Centres, skill development, financial services, tourism and manufacturing

23 Jan 2026 10:31 pm
Karnataka HC lifts bike taxi ban, clears path for resumption of services across state

Bike taxis have emerged as a popular last-mile mobility option in major Indian cities but have also faced regulatory pushback

23 Jan 2026 9:43 pm
Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 draws massive crowds

Execution of the event demonstrated Pimpri-Chinchwads capability to host international-level sporting events.

23 Jan 2026 9:30 pm
Drip Capital, Maha govt sign MoU to enable 10,000 cr trade finance for MSME exporters

It will also enable MSMEs to leverage advanced digital capabilities such as data-driven underwriting, global buyer verification

23 Jan 2026 9:24 pm
Series of actions taken to prevent misuse and diversion of codeine-based Phensedyl: Abbott

Despite these many efforts, misuse and diversion persisted. Thats why after nearly 70 years on the market, Abbott ceased manufacturing and selling Phensedyl with codeine in December 2024, it said.

23 Jan 2026 8:45 pm
23 Jan 2026 8:28 pm
Former Google, Flipkart executive launches AI-first edtech startup Fermi.ai

Starting with Math, Physics and Chemistry, the platform emphasises conceptual understanding and reasoning instead of shortcut-driven AI answers

23 Jan 2026 8:21 pm
PM Modi backs EPS as CM face, targets DMK at Tamil Nadu NDA meet

Modi criticised the DMK as a CMC government and urged voters to resolve to bring change

23 Jan 2026 7:44 pm
Lt Col Seeta Ashok Shelke gets award for daring Wayand relief operation

The Central government has instituted Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar to recognise and honour invaluable contribution and selfless service rendered by individuals and organisations in the field of disaster management

23 Jan 2026 7:41 pm
MilkyMistsigns MoU with Maharashtra at Davos for large-scale milk processing & dairy products

The MoU was signed at the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

23 Jan 2026 7:40 pm
Modi government invested 6.5 lakh crore in Northeast over 10 years: Scindia

Addressing a programme in Agartala, where he unveiled Rs 220 crore worth of DoNER projects, Scindia said the Centre allocated 10 per cent of every ministrys budget to the region.

23 Jan 2026 7:34 pm
JSW Steel Q3 net profit triples to 2,410 crore on higher sales volume, lower costs

Revenue was up 11 per cent at 45,219 crore, while other operating income increased to 772 crore

23 Jan 2026 7:20 pm
CANEUS and Maha govt announce partnership

Institute will bridge the valley of death by advancing TRL 46 innovations

23 Jan 2026 7:16 pm
Sundaram Home Finance Q3 net profit up 20 per cent at 75 crore

Assets Under Management went up 18 per cent and stood at 18,880 crore.

23 Jan 2026 7:00 pm
Maharashtra secures major investment commitments at Davos

Focus on AI, Innovation City and RaigadPen Corridor

23 Jan 2026 6:56 pm
Cargo sector seeks simplified rules, infrastructure push in budget

Subramanian suggests simplified custom regulations, infrastructure improvements and a trust based regulatory environment to reduce cost of logistics.

23 Jan 2026 6:34 pm
DLF to enter senior living homes segment with launch of 2K cr worth project in Gurugram

DLF Ltd's sales bookings fell 16 per cent to 16,176 crore in the first nine months of this fiscal from Rs 19,187 crore in the year-ago period

23 Jan 2026 6:25 pm
Karur Vysya Bank Q3FY26 net profit jumps 39% to 690 crore

The strong performance was driven by a 14.6 per cent increase in net interest income and robust growth in advances and deposits

23 Jan 2026 6:24 pm
BJP demands Karnataka Excise Minister resignation over 2,500-crore scam

Opposition leader claims liquor bribes diverted to poll funding in Assam, Kerala

23 Jan 2026 5:30 pm
Palaniswami attacks DMK, calls regime corrupt and dynastic

The opposition leader confidently projected victory in 210 Assembly seats, promising a humiliating defeat for the ruling party.

23 Jan 2026 5:18 pm
India joins WEF initiative to reskill 850 mn people globally

The India Accelerator will focus on addressing barriers to equitable skilling, while the Jordan Accelerator will work to leverage emerging technology to improve education quality

23 Jan 2026 4:53 pm
Kashmir sees seasons first snowfall, raising hopes for tourism, agriculture

The snowfall, however, disrupted air and surface traffic, causing inconvenience to travellers, with flight operations at Srinagar airport being affected intermittently and several roads turning slippery

23 Jan 2026 4:28 pm
Modi launches PM SVANidhi Credit Card in Kerala, flags off trains

PM Modi says its a significant nationwide initiative for welfare of poor that will benefit street vendors, hawkers

23 Jan 2026 3:22 pm
Modis party has edge in State polls with big cash stockpile

The BJP spent 3,335 crore ($364 million) on election-related expenses from 2024 to 2025, with 65% allocated to advertising across various platforms, according to recent Election Commission audit reports

23 Jan 2026 3:10 pm
Legacy meets modern warfare: Arjun tanks evolved presence at Republic Day parade

The MBT Arjun has a cope cage and two drones to enhance resilience and capability

23 Jan 2026 2:41 pm
PM Modi in Tamil Nadu Live Updates: NDA kicks off Tamil Nadu polls campaign with Madurantakam rally

PM Modi is set to address a large gathering in Madurantakam at around 3 pm today

23 Jan 2026 12:05 pm
PM Modi holds massive road show in Thiruvananthapuram

The road show was organised from the Thampanoor overbridge to the Putharikandam Maidan, where the PM will launch various projects and flag off new trains

23 Jan 2026 11:34 am
Light rain, thunderstorm bring slight relief as Delhi's air quality improves, AQI stands at 297

There was a marginal improvement compared to Thursday morning, when the AQI was in the very poor category at 312

23 Jan 2026 9:53 am
SEC seeks fresh pathway to advance in stalled Adani fraud case

The SECs lawsuit, filed in November 2024, alleges that Gautam and Sagar Adani violated US securities laws by making false and misleading representations about Adani Green Energy Ltd

23 Jan 2026 9:48 am
PM Modi in Tamil Nadu: NDA kicks off Tamil Nadu Polls campaign with Madurantakam rally

PM Modi is set to address a large gathering in Madurantakam at around 3 pm today

23 Jan 2026 9:39 am
DRDO's long range anti-ship hypersonic missile to be showcased during Republic Day parade

The DRDO tableau will also be showcased at Bharat Parv, which will be hosted at the Red Fort from January 26 to 31

23 Jan 2026 9:19 am
WEF Davos: Maharashtra signs 30 lakh crore MoUs, 40 lakh jobs likely

The investments are expected to materialise over three to seven years, with a realisation rate of 75 per cent

23 Jan 2026 5:40 am
Census 2027: Govt notifies 33 questions for first phase starting April 1

Census 2027 will be Indias first digital census and will be conducted in two phases, with population enumeration scheduled for February 2027.

23 Jan 2026 5:27 am