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Positive shift in Keralas industrial culture, entrepreneurial spirit: Minister Balagopal

Our advancements in the Ease of Doing Business rankings are drawing investors back to the State to start new businesses, says the Minister

19 Jan 2026 11:31 am
Eight soldiers injured in gunbattleat J&Ks Kishtwar

The encounter began on Sunday evening when joint teams of Indian Army and J&K Police launched a search operation in Sonnar, in the remote and hilly terrain of Kishtwar

19 Jan 2026 11:09 am
Rupee gains 12 paise to 90.66 against US dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.68 and gained further to trade at 90.66 against the greenback, registering a gain of 12 paise from its previous closing level

19 Jan 2026 10:32 am
J&K braces for widespread rain and snow after prolonged dry spell

According to the IMD, higher reaches of the Chenab Valley, the Pir Panjal range and parts of south Kashmir could receive moderate to heavy rain or snowfall during the period

19 Jan 2026 10:13 am
Revanth Reddy to leave for Davos today for WEF conference

The State will showcase the Telangana Rising 2047 Vision document, which aims to make the State a $3-trillion economy by 2047, as well as the States investment potential across various sectors

19 Jan 2026 9:44 am
Trump invites India to global Board of Peace aimed at Gaza stability

The proposed international body aims to oversee governance, coordinate funding and support Gazas transition from conflict to peace following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

18 Jan 2026 10:44 pm
Iran protests death toll crosses 5,000 as officials warn of executions

Protests that began on December 28 over economic hardship escalated into calls to end clerical rule, marking the deadliest unrest since 1979

18 Jan 2026 10:20 pm
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

We stand in full solidarity with Denmark, Greenland, say the 8 nations

18 Jan 2026 9:54 pm
Modi accuses TMC govt of blocking Centres welfare schemes in Bengal and aiding infiltrators

With Assembly polls expected in Bengal in March-April, Modi, at a rally in Singur, emphasised the need to end the Trinamool Congress maha jungle raj to restore law and order, development, and investor confidence in the State

18 Jan 2026 9:36 pm
How Karghewale is turning creative wage labourers into creative entrepreneurs

The incubator acts an ideal B2B agent between the artisans and the buyers fashion houses and textile makers

18 Jan 2026 9:03 pm
Uttar Pradesh to showcase growth vision at WEF Davos 2026

Officials are expected to highlight measures related to ease of doing business, transparent governance practices and time-bound project implementation

18 Jan 2026 7:45 pm
Trumps Greenland tariff blow to Europe a wake-up call for India

Experts warn New Delhi against trading strategic autonomy for unstable promises

18 Jan 2026 6:49 pm
Power distribution utilities post 2,701 crore profit in FY25 after years of losses

Reforms such as the Electricity Late Payment Surcharge Rules have resulted in a 96 per cent reduction in outstanding dues to generating companies Discoms and power departments record turnaround

18 Jan 2026 6:14 pm
PM Modi to launch NDAs TN campaign on Jan 23, alliance suspense to end on stage: Nainar Nagenthran

Responding to persistent queries regarding the final list of alliance partners, Nagenthran maintained a strategic silence on names but promised a show of strength

18 Jan 2026 3:20 pm
IITs face bandwidth bleeding, must focus on core strengths: BSE Chairperson Subhasis Chaudhuri

Chaudhuri emphasizes the importance of strategic focus for IITs, urging a shift from broad mandates to leveraging their unique capabilities to drive innovation and address pressing societal challenges effectively

18 Jan 2026 3:12 pm
The wicketkeeper reclaims primacy

In the recent Ashes tour, we have just seen another exciting inflection point in Test cricket -captains getting their keepers to stand up to pace

18 Jan 2026 2:52 pm
MoUs with investment up to 9 lakh crore on ground: MP CM Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradeshs Chief Minister Mohan Yadav outlines ambitious plans to attract global investment aimed at achieving a doubled GSDP of over 30 lakh crore within five years

18 Jan 2026 2:10 pm
Discoms post 2,701 cr profit in FY25 after years of losses

The utilities collectively posted a loss of 25,553 crore in FY24

18 Jan 2026 1:24 pm
TN to reiterate demand for Hosur airport as Defence Ministry rejects proposed sites

As the Tamil Nadu Government prepares to challenge the Defence Ministrys decision, local officials emphasize the critical need for the Hosur airport to bolster economic growth and enhance regional connectivity

18 Jan 2026 11:32 am
World Economic Forum dismisses calls for Trump boycott ahead of Davos annual meet

Alois Zwinggi, the Swiss head of the WEF, says forum committed to providing neutral platform for debate, bringing together wide range of perspectives

18 Jan 2026 11:24 am
Delhi AQI deteriorates to severe at 439 amid intense cold wave, fog

Several areas across the city report alarmingly high pollution levels

18 Jan 2026 10:41 am
Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says

As tensions rise over funding for international initiatives, the White House downplays claims of a hefty membership fee, insisting the proposed Board of Peace is focused on fostering global partnerships rather than financial barriers

18 Jan 2026 10:39 am
Trump denies offering Fed chair post to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon

US President also said he plans to sue JPMorgan within two weeks, alleging the bank debanked him following the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol

17 Jan 2026 11:42 pm
Greenland row: Trump says 8 European countries to face 10% US tariff from Feb 1

Trump said a 10 per cent import tariff would take effect from February 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and Britain, with the rate rising to 25 per cent on June 1 if no deal is reached.

17 Jan 2026 10:19 pm
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu to leave for Davos WEF conference

During his visit, he will hold talks with top officials of IBM, Google Cloud, and NVIDIA

17 Jan 2026 8:50 pm
Naidu lays stone for 84,000-cr green energy, green ammonia plants at Kakinada

Naidu said that the State government would introduce drone ambulance services and drone taxis in a year

17 Jan 2026 8:41 pm
Karnataka sharpens deep-tech push with 570-crore startup policy, new funds

The new policy targets the creation of 25,000 startups by 2030, with at least 10,000 expected to emerge from clusters outside the capital city

17 Jan 2026 8:40 pm
CEPT University announces MBA in Real Estate

This programme will be open to undergraduate degree holders from all disciplines, stated an official release from the university

17 Jan 2026 7:07 pm
We need more trust between Centre and State to solve Indias challenges: former CEA Arvind Subramanian

As for their mantra for economic development, Kapur said the best thing is to do no harm

17 Jan 2026 7:04 pm
Signature Global to invest 380 crore on earthquake resistance technology

The company has signed a 380-crore MoU with Indo Italian Joint Venture CECO Hirun Pvt Ltd for this construction technology

17 Jan 2026 6:39 pm
Office leasing, liquidity lift Real Estate sentiment in Q4 2025: Knight Frank-NAREDCO report

The 47th Knight Frank-NAREDCO Real Estate Sentiment Index shows the Current Sentiment Score rising to 60 in Q4 2025 from 59, while the Future Sentiment Score remains steady at 61

17 Jan 2026 4:10 pm
AIADMK releases first phase manifesto, promises 2,000 aid, free bus travel for men

Key promises include 2,000 monthly assistance for women-headed families under the Kula Vilakku Scheme, free bus travel for men on city buses, and housing for the homeless through the Amma Illam Yojana.

17 Jan 2026 1:36 pm
Maruti Suzukis new Gujarat plant to create 12,000 jobs

The proposed facility at Khoraj, near Ahmedabad, will have an annual production capacity of 10 lakh vehicles and is expected to significantly expand the states automobile manufacturing ecosystem

17 Jan 2026 1:29 pm
Former minister and freedom fighter Bheemanna Khandre dies at 102

As a freedom fighter and a fighter for the liberation of Hyderabad, he protested the atrocities of the Razakars and worked hard to keep Bidar district in Karnataka during the unification

17 Jan 2026 12:40 pm
US lawmakers urge Trump to seek lower Indian tariffs on pulse crops in trade talks

US lawmakers say lentils, chickpeas, dried beans and peas are among the most commonly consumed pulse crops in India, but New Delhi has imposed substantial tariffs on American exports in these categories

17 Jan 2026 12:37 pm
Odisha signs pact with NIEPID to strengthen support for intellectual disabled persons

The partnership aims to enhance the quality of educational and developmental services for children with intellectual disabilities through expert support, training, and continuous monitoring

17 Jan 2026 12:17 pm
Why some people get hangry faster than others, scientists explain

A study tracking glucose levels and daily moods showed that individuals with better awareness of their bodys internal signals, known as interoception, experienced fewer mood swings.

17 Jan 2026 12:05 pm
Jharkhand government to present energy transition model at events in Davos, UK

The states energy transition strategy is rooted in responsible diversification, leveraging its existing energy infrastructure while accelerating investments in solar power and emerging clean technologies

17 Jan 2026 11:39 am
4.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Gujarats Kutch district, no casualties

The Kutch district is historically vulnerable, as seen in the devastating 7.6 magnitude quake of January 26, 2001, which claimed 13,800 lives and caused extensive destruction.

17 Jan 2026 10:43 am
R-Day 2026 to celebrate 150 years of Vande Mataram, river-themed enclosure

Enclosures along Kartavya Path to feature historic paintings and floral tributes to composer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, while traditional VVIP labels are replaced by names of Indian rivers.

17 Jan 2026 10:24 am
Jallikattu 2026 sees thrilling bull taming at Alanganallur

The festival highlighted courage, skill, and cultural tradition central to Tamil Nadus Pongal celebrations.

17 Jan 2026 10:03 am
Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops below 75% of capacity

At least 20 per cent of reservoirs have levels above 90%; deficient rainfall in most parts of the country since January 1

16 Jan 2026 9:00 am
BMC elections 2026: Mumbai, a city of dreams and Asias richest civic body in a governance battle

The estranged Thackeray cousinsUddhavs Shiv Sena (UBT) and Rajs MNShave joined forces to reclaim the city, while the BJP seeks to expand its footprint among migrants and business communities.

16 Jan 2026 8:20 am
Maharashtra Election Results Highlights: BJP breaks Thackeray stronghold, takes BMC; PM Modi thanks Maharashtra: NDAs bond deepens

Mumbai BMC Elections, Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026 Vote Counting Highlights: Follow here for all the updates related to the Maharashtra Civic Polls.

16 Jan 2026 7:34 am