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India, Indonesia to revive trade working group meet after 5-years

Both sides to discuss tariff and non-tariff barriers; government calls for industry inputs

1 Jan 2026 8:18 pm
2025 watershed year for internal security: MHA

In its 2025 yearender, the MHA cites near-elimination of LWE, effective counter-terrorism strategies and new criminal laws as some of its achievements

1 Jan 2026 8:16 pm
DRDO to play key role in creation of Sudarshan Chakra air defence system: Rajnath

Singh said this on the occasion of 68th Foundation Day of the DRDO

1 Jan 2026 7:38 pm
80% capital acquisition outlay utilised amounting to nearly 1.2 lakh cr: MoD

Sustained defence reforms for modern, integrated and self-reliant security ecosystem, says MoD in 2025 yearender review

1 Jan 2026 7:25 pm
Operation Sindoor injects fresh momentum to correct exiting structural imbalance in the Defence Budget

The battlefield experience of Indian armed forces has already precipitated a fresh look at the armoury inventory. Use of counter-drone systems has also laid a new architecture for deployment of different capability unmanned systems

1 Jan 2026 7:03 pm
Maharashtras new policy targets 70.5 lakh crore investment

Targets 70.5 lakh cr investment over the policy period

1 Jan 2026 6:16 pm
Global reinsurance firms from Spain, UK & Singapore queue up to enter Gift City

Mapfre Re, C&C Insurance Group and Partner Re apply to set up IFSC insurance offices at GIFT City

1 Jan 2026 4:44 pm
HoABL allots 1,419 homes in Naigaon through Indias first fully online housing model

The homes comprised 51 per cent one-bedroom and 49 per cent two-bedroom units

1 Jan 2026 4:12 pm
Excise duty on tobacco: Manufacturers to install CCTV, preserve footage for 24 months from Feb 1

The Rules will apply to manufacturers who pack such goods in pouches

1 Jan 2026 3:28 pm
EU carbon tax unacceptable, hurting exporting costs: Congress

Ramesh cited the think-tank GTRI's estimate, according to which many Indian exporters may have to cut prices by 15-22 per cent so that their EU importers can use that margin to pay the carbon tax

1 Jan 2026 3:05 pm
Ashoka University aims to double enrollment to 6,000 students

To support this growth, the university has acquired land adjacent to its Sonepat (Haryana) campus to expand the campus area from 25 acres to 100 acres

1 Jan 2026 2:25 pm
More than 48 officials get new postings in Centre's year-end bureaucratic reshuffle

Several officers have been appointed for a tenure of five years, while some have been given combined tenures of up to seven years or posted against upgraded or vacant posts under the Central Staffing Scheme

1 Jan 2026 1:58 pm
TOFT Wildlife and Nature Tourism Award recognises HMLs Wentworth Estate in Nilgiris

The cave inside HMLs Wentworth Estate is said to have been used by legendary warrior Pazhassi Raja as a hideout during his battles against the British

1 Jan 2026 12:46 pm
Domestic natural gas consumption to rise by 3-4% in FY27 by expansion of City Gas Distribution: ICRA

ICRA expects higher gas usage from key consuming sectors such as refining, fertilisers and CGD to support growth

1 Jan 2026 9:12 am
New Year 2026: PM Modi wishes good health, prosperity to citizens

In a message shared on social media platform X, he also prayed for peace and happiness in society as the new year begins.

1 Jan 2026 8:32 am
How the US economy fared under Trump in 2025

Data show the fastest quarterly expansion in two years, with momentum expected to extend into 2026.

1 Jan 2026 8:19 am
Stock Market Highlights 1 January 2026: Sensex, Nifty close flat on first trading day of new year

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices updates: After a positive opening, the benchmark indices ended the first day of the new year flat. Sensex dipped by 32 points or 0.04% to end at 85,188.60. Nifty 50 inched up by 16.95 points or 0.06% to 26,146.55 Indias equity benchmarks trade listlessly in a narrow range at noon on Thursday. At 2.50 p.m., the BSE Sensex is up 54 points at 85,275, while the NSE Nifty has added 27 points to 26,157. The Nifty 50 rose 0.7% on Wednesday, snapping a four-session losing str

1 Jan 2026 6:39 am
Stock Market Live Updates 1 January 2026: Stock to buy today: Petronet LNG

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of Petronet LNG has been consolidating since August. It has been oscillating between 266 and 285. But over the last two weeks, it has been rallying and the price movement shows good upward momentum. We expect the stock to break out of the barrier at 285 this time, opening the door for further rally. Once the stock surpasses 285, it can establish a fresh leg of rally, which can take the stock to 320 soon. Traders can consider buying the stock now at 284

1 Jan 2026 6:39 am
Strong end-user demand lifts Mumbai home registrations in 2025

Property registrations in the Mumbai municipal region rose 6 per cent year-on-year to 1,50,231 units in the 2025 calendar year, marking the highest level in 14 years, according to Knight Frank India

31 Dec 2025 11:27 pm
Cosmic and cosmos: Pint of View blends happy hour with research-led lectures

Pint of View, a new lecture series hosted in pubs and bars across India, was co-founded by Harsh Snehanshu and Shruti Sah, the duo behind Bengalurus Cubbon Reads

31 Dec 2025 9:31 pm
Bactrian camels, Zanskar ponies and raptors to steal the show at RD parade

A carefully curated animal contingent of the Armys RVC will be showcased at Kartavya Path

31 Dec 2025 8:59 pm
PLI Auto achieves major milestones with 35,657 crore investment: MHI

48,974 jobs have been generated till December 31

31 Dec 2025 8:44 pm
Gujarat forms committee & task force to guard its energy infrastructure against cyber attacks

The Core Committee and Task Force will review the necessary actions, training, participation of various institutions, and cyber awareness programmes related to cyber security in the states energy sector

31 Dec 2025 8:10 pm
Young Indians are skipping starter homes and buying bigger, earlier

Greater income stability, dual-income households, and easier access to formal credit are accelerating purchase decisions that were previously deferred by a few years.

31 Dec 2025 7:43 pm
Equity markets display resilience despite underperformance: RBI report

Volatility remained subdued compared to other markets, said the RBI Financial Stability report

31 Dec 2025 7:15 pm
Escalating geopolitics, climate change pose risk to growth prospect

Ranen Banerjee, Partner and Economic Advisory Leader, PwC India shares his views on growth scenario and budget expectations. Edited excerpts:

31 Dec 2025 7:15 pm
Chennai real estate developer Casagrand files DRHP for raising 1,220 crore

A substantial part of the proceeds will be utilised to prepay or repay outstanding borrowings

31 Dec 2025 7:15 pm
Electric 2W registrations cross 1 million for the second year in a row in 2025

Electric two-wheeler registrations surpassed 1 million for the second consecutive year in 2025, with TVS Motor leading the market

31 Dec 2025 7:01 pm
Abakkus MF maiden NFO mops up 2,468 crore

The equity scheme invests across large, mid and small-cap stocks, offering portfolio flexibility across market capitalisations.

31 Dec 2025 6:56 pm
SPREE 2025 scheme deadline extended till Jan 31 to expand social security coverage

A total of 71,199 new employers and 87.60 lakh employees have been added during the Scheme till December 14, this year, said Ministry officials

31 Dec 2025 6:11 pm
Veegaland Developers files papers with SEBI for 250-cr IPO

s of October 31, 2025, the company has completed 10 residential projects aggregating to 11.05 lakh square feet of saleable area, and has nine ongoing projects aggregating 12,67 lakh square feet of saleable area

31 Dec 2025 3:29 pm
India bans oral Nimesulide over 100 mg

Union Health Ministry notification cites health risks including liver toxicity and availability of safer alternatives as reasons for the ban

31 Dec 2025 2:14 pm
CapitaLand India Trust divests 20% stake in 3 data centres for 702 cr

Transaction involves data centres in Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai

31 Dec 2025 1:45 pm
Food delivery workers hold nationwide strike over pay, insurance and working conditions

Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Raghav reiterated his call to ban 10-minute delivery apps, claiming that the same companies have been oppressing gig workers and shooting up their evaluations on their backs, enriching only the companies

31 Dec 2025 12:48 pm
Blackstone-backed Bagmane Prime Office REITs files DRHP for 4,000 cr IPO to fund 2 major acquisitions

The REIT has a gross asset value (GAV) of 38,790 crore as of June 30, 2025

31 Dec 2025 12:25 pm
West Bengal 2025: SIR, identity politics and Bangladesh unrest shape road to Assembly polls

Bangladesh unrest, migrant detentions, Murshidabad clashes and school job cancellations heightened polarisation in the State

31 Dec 2025 12:18 pm
Gig workers announce nationwide strike on Dec 31, demand end to 10-min delivery

Gig and platform workers demand restoration of old payout system, transparency in ID deactivations and algorithm-based assignments and social security, among other things

31 Dec 2025 11:26 am
EUs carbon tax to kick in from Jan 1; may hurt Indian steel, aluminium exporters: GTRI

Many Indian exporters may have to cut prices by 15-22% so EU importers can use that margin to pay the CBAM (carbon border adjustment mechanism) tax, GTRI said.

31 Dec 2025 10:31 am
Dense fog blankets Delhi, AQI stays in very poor category

The national capital recorded a 24-hour average Air Quality Index of 384, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board

31 Dec 2025 10:12 am
UN approves sharp cuts in 2026 budget amid financial turmoil

Guterres, who has been working on a financial survival plan for the UN for months, suggested cutting the budget by $577 million and slashing 18% of jobs

31 Dec 2025 9:05 am
China factories snap longest contraction streak as PMI turns positive

The official manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1 from 49.2 in November, beating forecasts

31 Dec 2025 7:36 am
Stock Market Live Updates 31 Dec 2025: Indian equity markets trade in green; Nifty consolidates near 26,000

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equity markets trade in green during final session of 2025. At 12:28 p.m., BSE Sensex rose 423 points to 85,098, while NSE Nifty gained 152 points to 26,090. From a technical perspective, Nifty remains locked in a narrow consolidation range, reflecting a lack of directional conviction. Heavy call writing at the 26,000 strike continues to act as a strong overhead resistance, limiting any meaningful upside. On the downside, sustained put open interest aroun

31 Dec 2025 6:41 am
This years IPO billionaires see wealth eroded by market moves

Insiders whose stakes ballooned to at least $1 billion on the first trading day have since seen the value of those holdings plunge by an average of 23% in the following weeks or months

30 Dec 2025 9:43 am
DRDO successfully tests Pinaka long-range guided rocket at Chandipur

The rocket, launched from the in-service Pinaka launcher, impacted the target with textbook precision over a maximum range of 120 km, demonstrating all planned in-flight manoeuvres.

30 Dec 2025 8:53 am
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia dies at 80

Zia served twice as prime minister, first in 1991 and again from 2001.

30 Dec 2025 7:42 am
Share Market Highlights 30th December 2025: Sensex, Nifty close marginally lower amid thin year-end trading, foreign fund outflows weigh

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Stock markets ended marginally lower on Tuesday amid thin year-end trading as persistent foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in global equities weighed on investors' sentiment. Falling for the fifth consecutive day, the 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 20.46 points or 0.02% to settle at 84,675.08. Ending the day on a flat note, the 50-share NSE Nifty slipped 3.25 points or 0.01% to 25,938.85. From the 30-Sensex firms, Eternal, Infosys, Asian Paints, UltraTec

30 Dec 2025 6:38 am
Over 97 lakh voters deleted from Tamil Nadu draft electoral after SIR

Chennai, Chengalpet, Tiruppur, and Coimbatore were among the constituencies with the highest percentage of deletions at 35.5 per cent, 25.2 per cent, 23.1 per cent, and 20.1 per cent respectively

19 Dec 2025 7:55 pm