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CM Stalin says Tamil Nadu has long called for a comprehensive caste-based census to generate reliable data to address historical inequalities and implement targeted welfare measures

Tamil Nadu state government employees to be provided with an assured pension equal to 50% of their last-drawn basic pay and dearness allowance under TAPS

Pandey noted that while the regulator encourages responsible use of AI, we have to keep in mind that AI can augment judgment but it cannot replace human accountability

SEBI plans to issue an NOC for NSEs IPO next month, aiming for a 2026 launch and increased investor transparency

Elected representatives from all political parties agree to take initiative forward, say Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar

On January 12, PM Modi will meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad and the two leaders will visit the Sabarmati Ashram and they will participate in the International Kite Festival at Sabarmati Riverfront

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The researchers plan to overcome this limit by usingmetamaterialsspecially engineered materials that can bend andfocussound wavesinunusual ways

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that an American takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO, and Greenlanders say they don't want to become part of the US

The US jobs data, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, are among the most closely guarded economic statistics and can move markets by trillions of dollars

Trump administration says all options open for taking control of Greenland

He pointed to an increased German presence in engagements with the Indian Armed Forces in recent years, including greater participation in joint exercises

Bessent said he had been pressing for a separate meeting on the issue since last summers summit of G7 leaders, and finance ministers had already held a virtual meeting in December

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