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Global steel production dips 2% in 2025

December was a rough month for the industry, with global production sliding 3.7%, mainly thanks to a 10.3% fall in Chinas output

27 Jan 2026 9:51 pm
Two confirmed Nipah cases from India; risk of spread of infection low: WHO

India has the capacity to contain such outbreaks, says WHO representative, no travel advisory recommended

27 Jan 2026 9:27 pm
27 Jan 2026 9:26 pm
Mindspace REIT reports 28.7% jump in Q3 NOI; occupancy hits 94.5%

The company's distribution to unitholders grew 19.8 per cent to 378 crores, with distribution per unit rising 9.6 per cent to 5.83

27 Jan 2026 8:57 pm
India-Canada to explore joint commercial, investment opportunities

This is the first high-level participation of a Canadian Cabinet Minister at the IEW, which comes at a time when both the countries are locked in a trade feud with the US

27 Jan 2026 8:41 pm
India-EU FTA to intensify competition for Indian wine and spirits makers

FTA proposes to reduce import tariff to 75% from current 150%

27 Jan 2026 8:34 pm
Govt rejects demand for discussion on new rural employment scheme, SIR

The Budget session begins on Wednesday with President Droupadi Murmus address to a joint sitting of both the Houses

27 Jan 2026 8:23 pm
IndiaEU trade agreement puts spotlight on student and workforce mobility

If the FTA improves transparency on visa categories and processing timelines, it could significantly reduce friction for both Indian professionals and European employers

27 Jan 2026 8:22 pm
India-EU ink first security & defence partnership framework

Experts feel the pact comes at an appropriate time when India is localising defence production while Europe has begun rearmament

27 Jan 2026 8:02 pm
Indian & EU defence industries must synergise efforts for larger global good: Rajnath

Singh said this during Tuesdays meeting with Vice President of European Union (EU) Commission Kaja Kallas to enhace defence ties

27 Jan 2026 8:01 pm
India-EU FTA to bring Indian textile exporters on par with global competition in EU market

The FTA provides immediate zero duty on 100 per cent tariff lines, and opens up direct access to the $263 billion EU textile market

27 Jan 2026 7:34 pm
Falling water levels, silt deposition threaten livelihoods tied to Kashmirs Wular Lake

The freshwater lake, spread over 200 square km, supports a large population of fishermen living on its banks

27 Jan 2026 7:11 pm
Embraer-Adani tie-up targets made-in-India regional aircraft

Partnership focuses on local assembly and deeper indigenisation

27 Jan 2026 7:05 pm
BPCL to supply ATF to GMR Hyderabad airport via dedicated pipeline

The proposed ATF pipeline will span over56 kilometres, including approximatelyone kilometrewithin the airport premises

27 Jan 2026 6:57 pm
Applied Materials unveils 8.06-lakh-sq-ft workplace in Bengaluru

The campus represents a significant step forward in its India journey, strengthening capabilities in R&D

27 Jan 2026 6:38 pm
Demand for logistics professionals on the rise: IMT Hyderabad Director

TheIMT Hyderabadhadpartnered with the CII Institute of Logistics to develop an industry-integrated program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

27 Jan 2026 6:29 pm
IITM Pravartak Technologies, SWAYAM partner to offer AI courses for teachers

This 40-hour programwill be taught in Englishlanguage andwillhelp teachers confidently adopt AI tools to enhance learning outcomes while ensuring responsible use of technology in schools and colleges

27 Jan 2026 4:22 pm
India-EU FTA to boost gem & jewellery exports amid 44% drop to US: GJEPC

The pact will help retailers expand brands across Europe, says GJEPC Chairman

27 Jan 2026 3:56 pm
Asias largest civil aviation conference, Wings India 2026, to take off in Hyderabad on January 28

Event to feature industry roundtables on transformation of airports, aircraft leasing and finance, expanding the capabilities of helicopters, and women in aviation

27 Jan 2026 3:43 pm
German carmaker CEOs laud India-EU trade deal as opportunity for Germany

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume welcomed the deal, saying that he supported every initiative for trade agreements with regions of the world

27 Jan 2026 3:22 pm
Brazil looks to India to expand trade and cut global dependencies

Reflecting the scale of ambition, the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) opens accreditation for up to 200 business leaders to accompany the delegation

27 Jan 2026 3:21 pm
India targets to make high-tech small chips of 2-3nm by 2032: Vaishnaw

Ashwini says 24 chip design firms have been selected under the Design Linked Incentive Scheme in which companies from India would have major control on developing 70-75% types of technology products

27 Jan 2026 3:21 pm
European wines to get less expensive under India-EU FTA

Under the agreement, India will be giving duty concessions to the wines of the European Union (EU) in line with what it has agreed for Australia and New Zealand, but with slightly lower thresholds

27 Jan 2026 2:01 pm
Indian apparel, chemicals and footwear industries will get duty-free entry into EU

The EU will eliminate import duty on 90 per cent of Indian goods on the first day of implementation of the free trade agreement (FTA), which is expected to come into force early next year

27 Jan 2026 1:42 pm
Hindustan Petroleum seeks Venezuelan crude to boost heavy oil processing at refineries

Refiners are considering importing Venezuelan crude, which is being offered by Vitol and Trafigura under a US-mandated sale after Washington captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro earlier this month

27 Jan 2026 12:05 pm
India-EU clinch mother of all free trade deal amid global trade weaponisation

Labour-intensive Indian goods to get duty-free access; EU auto, wines, drugs, chocolates to be cheaper; Modi, EU leaders say the FTA will set the stage for stronger strategic relations

27 Jan 2026 11:55 am
India, China cut electricity emissions growth, mitigating US coal overdrive

India, China cut power emissions for first time in 52 years

27 Jan 2026 11:02 am
Chinas Anta Sports to buy 29% stake in Puma for 1.51 billion

Anta will pay 35 per share in cash for about 43 million shares, confirming a deal first reported earlier this month

27 Jan 2026 10:10 am
Smog covers parts of Delhi-NCR as AQI remains in 'Poor' category at 294

The India Meteorological Department has forecast rain or thundershowers with strong gusty winds across the day

27 Jan 2026 9:25 am
China starts worlds largest compressed-air power storage plant

They work by pumping compressed air into underground caverns at night, for release during the day to spin turbines and produce electricity

27 Jan 2026 9:19 am
People don't perceive UN as organisation that delivers on international peace, security: India

Indias statement comes against the backdrop of the continued failure of the UN and its most powerful organ - the Security Council - to prevent and resolve global geo-political conflicts and maintain international peace and security

27 Jan 2026 8:58 am
Trump softens stance toward Minnesota Democrats after fatal immigration protest shooting

The shift follows growing criticism, including from Republicans, over enforcement tactics in Minneapolis

27 Jan 2026 8:38 am
Canadas Prime Minister Mark Carney likely to visit India in March to sign energy, uranium, and AI deals

The visit comes amid Canadas efforts to diversify trade beyond the U.S. and reset relations with India after past tensions

27 Jan 2026 7:42 am
Stock Market Live Updates 27 Jan 2026: Stock to buy today: MRPL

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) has been gradually appreciating since March last year. However, after facing resistance at 180 in November, the price saw some moderation. Nevertheless, it has now found support at 138 where a rising trendline and the 50-day moving average coincides.

27 Jan 2026 6:43 am
Trump says he will hike tariffs on South Korean goods to 25% over trade deal delays

It remains unclear when the higher duties will take effect.

27 Jan 2026 5:43 am
Europe financing war against itself by buying Russian oil products from India: Bessent

Bessent said President Donald Trump is working to end the conflict and argued that the US has made greater sacrifices than Europe.

27 Jan 2026 5:28 am
Webb telescope reveals sharpest view of dark matter across the universe

The new map offers double the resolution of earlier Hubble-based efforts and looks back 8 to 10 billion years, a crucial era for galaxy formation.

26 Jan 2026 11:03 pm
At least 8 people killed, several still missing in major fire at warehouses in Bengal

The blaze in the warehouses, situated at Najirabad area in the outskirts of Kolkata, was brought under control after an eight-hour firefight

26 Jan 2026 9:31 pm
Data sciences facilitate responsible innovation: Experts at UoH

In the inaugural address,Siba Kumar Udgata said thefuture AI development must focus not only on accuracy but also on reliability, ethics, and human interpretability

26 Jan 2026 8:44 pm
Beyond Tradition: How the 2026 Republic Day Parade Reimagined Indias Story

With President Droupadi Murmu leading the way and special guests like European leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, this years event was all about storytelling

26 Jan 2026 8:30 pm
Amid demand surge, banks amp up focus on gold loans

Market share of banks in gold loans could be around 55%, as per industry estimates

26 Jan 2026 7:30 pm
US West Coast refinery maintenance, domestic refinery capacity additions to keep Indias product exports stable

Refinery capacity additions and higher utilisation back home is also expected to boost product availability

26 Jan 2026 7:29 pm
EU leaders' presence at R-Day reflects growing strength of India-EU ties: PM Modi

The visit of the EU leaders will add momentum to the deepening engagement and cooperation between India and Europe across diverse sectors, the Prime Minister says

26 Jan 2026 4:34 pm
US, India share a historic bond: President Trump in R-Day message

Trump's message was put out on social media by the US embassy in New Delhi.

26 Jan 2026 3:42 pm
Indias success vital for a stable world: EU's Ursula von der Leyen

Von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended the Republic-Day parade as chief guests.

26 Jan 2026 3:27 pm
ED attaches fresh PACL assets worth 1,986 crore in Ponzi case

With the latest action, the total value of assets attached in the case has risen to Rs 7,589 crore

26 Jan 2026 2:39 pm
Russia brings first cargo from sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 to China this year, data shows

Novatek began production at Arctic LNG in December 2023, but only started deliveries of the cargoes to end-users, all of them in China, in August last year

26 Jan 2026 2:35 pm
Former BCCI president Inderjit Singh Bindra, architect of modern cricket marketing, dies at 84

His efforts opened the Indian market to global broadcasters and reshaped cricket marketing.

26 Jan 2026 2:29 pm
Raise home loan interest deduction limit, restore tax commission: NAREDCO

At least the limit of 2 lakh should be raised to 5 lakh or more for owner occupied houses. Also, 5 years period for acquisition / completion from the year of borrowing should be dispensed with, Parveen Jain, President, NAREDCO

26 Jan 2026 1:31 pm