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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%.
Economists attributed the slowdown in hiring to President Donald Trumps trade and immigration policies, as well as rising investment in artificial intelligence.
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.
Extended Producer Responsibility mandates producers, importers, manufacturers and brand owners to take responsibility for the plastic waste generated from their products
Farmers debate the new G RAM G law, seeking cost relief and wage security amid differing views on its impact.
As HMT Watches winds down from the corporate register, its legacy continues to tick on
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
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
In December 2025, the domestic sale was up by 35 per cent to 69,890 as against 50,993 in December 2024
Global inflows into ETFs up 25% last year as US overtakes China as the top investor
The automaker said the charges include non-cash impairments and costs related to supplier settlements and contract cancellations
Of the over Rs 34,000 crore committed investment, Rs 12,000 crore has been realised on the ground
The move marks a major step in strengthening forest protection, ecological security and climate resilience through legally protected landscapes.
However, experts say that the matter is expected to be settled fully by the Supreme Court
Leading schemes from Nippon India, UTI and HDFC posted strong one- and three-year returns.
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.
To ensure uninterrupted supply, BSES has strengthened long-term power tie-ups, renewable energy usage, power banking, energy storage systems and AI-based demand forecasting
The SIT has arrested 11 people so far while probing administrative lapses, official misconduct, and alleged criminal conspiracy
The bench has posted the matter for further hearing on January 21
Responding to Pralhad Joshis allegations of irregularities worth 11 lakh crore in MGNREGA during the UPA tenure, Shivakumar invited the State BJP President, Leader of Opposition, or Union Ministers to participate in the debate.
Interest in humanoid robots has boomed as companies see human-form machines as the next frontier in AI and automation
Average residential prices rise sharply by 11.8% year-on-year to 7,367 per sq ft, the steepest annual increase in the last five years
The plant is designed to produce up to 5,000 vehicles annually
The new unit will have an installed capacity of 20,000 tonnes per annum and is expected to be completed by November 2026, funded through a mix of equity and debt.
The defence corridor, spread across Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh and Chitrakoot, is producing arms, ammunition and equipment related to fighter aircraft, with large companies setting up manufacturing units in the State
There was a time when wars were waged for ownership of land. Then wars were fought for oil. Today the time has come when future wars between two nations could be over critical minerals
Court finds sufficient evidence to proceed with charges against Lalu Yadav and 40 others, alleging a scheme where public jobs were exchanged for land, amidst claims of political motivations behind the case
GST exemption is intended for individual health insurance policies and the retirees policies is equivalent to a group policy issued based on the understanding reached between the Indian Banks Association and the insurance company followed by collective bargaining, the Judge said
The competition reflects a desire by many in the oil industry to access the South American countrys crude stocks and production, with US officials seeking to control Venezuelan oil sales indefinitely
The Academy Award nominations will be revealed on January 22
Several areas witnessed a sharp decline in air quality. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 385, placing it in the 'very poor' category
The projects span sectors such as steel, rare earth manufacturing, automobiles, semiconductors, industrial gases, ferroalloys, and power, and will be located across districts including Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Keonjhar and Khurda.
Launched at the National Textile Ministers Conference in Guwahati, the initiative adopts a district-level, sector-specific approach to develop 100 high-potential districts as Global Export Champions and upgrade 100 Aspirational Districts into self-reliant hubs.
UpGrad identified issues including a shrinking core business, intense competition in offline learning centres, and the need for heavy investments
In a statement, the ED alleged that Banerjee entered Jains residence and took away key evidence, including physical documents and electronic devices
Collectively, all projects spans 90 acres of land and comprise over 4,000 residential units including more than 400 plots
While hiring in metro markets is beginning to stabilise, the next wave of growth is clearly coming from non-metro regions
Venezuela, which has the worlds largest oil reserves (303 billion barrels), produced around 0.9 million barrels per day (mb/d) in November 2025, compared to 2 mb/d in the early 2010s, said Choice institutional Equities.
The application has been made under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013
The promoters will not sell shares in the proposed IPO, but legacy investors could seek an exit
A top official said that a total of 53 projects worth Rs 4.12 lakh crore have been reviewed under the Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) platform, out of which 43 projects worth Rs 3.02 lakh crore have been commissioned
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to receive Chancellor Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12
Company records highest-ever sales of 23,842 units in 2025
ED said there is specific evidence against Indian Political Action Committee director Pratik Jain, linking him allegedly to certain hawala transactions and cash deals originating from coal pilferage scam in Bengal
While Tamil Nadus debt-to-GSDP ratio remains within Finance Commission limits, revenue receipts and capital expenditure have lagged budgeted targets
While new routescontributed to passenger flows, year on year growth was modest 1.3 per cent due to capacity constraints.
The initiative, that is already live in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, will be kick started with 16 governmental departments, including rural development, social welfare, agriculture and HR&CE
The agency said a large portion of stolen coal was supplied to the groups manufacturing units across Bankura, Purulia and Bardhaman districts.
L&T was awarded a supply order by the Indian Army for the overhaul, upgrade and obsolescence management of the indigenous Pinaka Multi-Rocket Launcher Systems

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