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Jewellers in Bihar decide not to sell ornaments to customers with their faces covered

We will not display and sell jewellery items to women wearing 'hijab', or anyone with a face mask, says Ashok Kumar Verma, AIJGF Bihar unit President

7 Jan 2026 2:37 pm
Bengaluru, Chennai top Indian cities for womens safety and inclusion

Pune, Hyderabad and Mumbai completed the top five

7 Jan 2026 1:51 pm
Dhurandhar emerges as highest grossing Hindi film

The film netted 218 crore in its first week, 261.50 crore in the second week, 189.30 crore in the third week, and 115.70 crore in the fourth week in India

7 Jan 2026 1:40 pm
New AEPC chief seeks trade relief, Budget support as US tariff squeezes apparel exporters

industry is advocating for the expeditious culmination of the IndiaUS bilateral trade pact to achieve a long-term resolution to the tariff issue: A Sakthivel, Chairman, Apparel Export Promotion Council

7 Jan 2026 1:33 pm
Anbumani Ramadoss-led PMK joins NDA in Tamil Nadu

Anbumani Ramadoss met AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami to formalise the alliance, which also includes the BJP.

7 Jan 2026 1:25 pm
Maharashtra civic polls: Fadnavis rejects BJPs local tie-ups with Congress, AIMIM

While BJP leaders defended the moves as necessary for stable governance, the Shiv Sena criticised them as unethical and opportunistic

7 Jan 2026 1:16 pm
Somnath temple row: BJP says Nehru appeased Pakistan

Trivedi accused Nehru of prioritising external appeasement over Indias civilisational memory and alleged that the Congress leader glorified Mughal invaders instead of defending historic Hindu symbols

7 Jan 2026 1:08 pm
Tata Power Renewable to set up Indias largest ingot, wafer plant in Nellore

The facility will come up at the IFFCO Kisan SEZ and is expected to generate around 1,000 direct jobs.

7 Jan 2026 12:58 pm
China, EU account for over half of Russias $1.17 trillion earnings from fossil fuel exports; Indias share at 16.26%: CREA

China has bought Russian fossil fuels worth $343.76 billion (29.38%), followed by the EU at $255.21 billion (21.81%). India purchased fossil fuels worth $190 billion (16.26%) of Russias cumulative earnings

7 Jan 2026 12:28 pm
BJP terms Siddaramaiah biggest borrowing CM as Karnataka eyes 93,000 crore loan

Leader of Opposition R Ashoka said heavy borrowing was being used to repay old loans and fund unsustainable guarantees, leaving Karnataka with rising debt.

7 Jan 2026 12:23 pm
Housing sales dip 1% last year in top-8 cities: Knight Frank

Decline in interest rates on home loans, strong economic growth and lower inflation were some of the key factors that helped in sustaining the housing demand during the 2025 despite fears of an impending correction

7 Jan 2026 12:23 pm
How menthol tricks your brain into feeling cold

Menthol binds to TRPM8 receptors, which normally respond to low temperatures, tricking the brain into sensing cold even when temperatures havent changed.

7 Jan 2026 11:41 am
ISRO to kick off 2026 with PSLV-C62 launch on Jan 12

The primary payload of the mission is the EOS-N1, an imaging satellite built for strategic purposes by DRDO

7 Jan 2026 10:31 am
ICC rejects Bangladesh request to move T20 World Cup matches out of India

The ICC told the BCB that Bangladesh must travel to India to play their scheduled matches or risk forfeiting points

7 Jan 2026 9:51 am
Oxford University Press issues apology over Shivaji book published in 2003

The book had sparked major controversy in 2004, when activists vandalised Punes Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, alleging objectionable remarks about Shivaji Maharaj.

7 Jan 2026 9:36 am
China-Japan ties strain as Beijing restricts dual-use goods exports

Beijing said the restriction applies to items that could enhance Japans military capabilities and warned of legal action against violators worldwide

7 Jan 2026 9:24 am
US tells Venezuela to cut ties with China, Russia, ABC says

The Trump administration is also reported to have hold Venezuelas interim leader, Delcy Rodrguez, that her government must exclusively partner with the US on oil production and favour the US when selling heavy crude

7 Jan 2026 9:24 am
Telanganas HILT policy to fetch 10,776 crore for state exchequer

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu said the policy, to be implemented within six months, ensures transparency and uniform rules

7 Jan 2026 9:13 am
IBBI revises liquidation forms to simplify compliance for insolvency professionals

The amendments cover four forms LIQ-1 to LIQ-4 addressing the full liquidation lifecycle, including asset realisation, distribution, and stakeholder consultations.

7 Jan 2026 3:01 am
US military an option as Trump weighs acquiring Greenland: White House

Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark and part of the NATO alliance, and European leaders have strongly rejected any suggestion of a US takeover

7 Jan 2026 2:33 am
Jupiters moon Europa may lack key ingredients for life in its subsurface ocean: study

Scientists found that Europas rocky seafloor is likely too strong to support tectonic or volcanic activity, processes that on Earth provide chemical energy and nutrients essential for life.

7 Jan 2026 2:22 am
European leaders reject Trumps push for US takeover of Greenland

Leaders from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the UK joined Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in defending Greenlands sovereignty.

7 Jan 2026 1:39 am
PM Modi not that happy with me over high tariffs: Trump

Speaking at a House GOP retreat, Trump claimed India has reduced oil imports from Russia following US pressure.

7 Jan 2026 12:59 am
Doctors flag concerns on promotion of weightloss drugs, as Mounjaro sales spike

The multinational drugmaker holds pole position, clocking 105 crore in sales (December), besides total sales of 601 crore

6 Jan 2026 9:23 pm
Indias EV battery recycling moment arrives as as end-of-life volumes rise

These volumes are building the base for a recycling market that could expand nearly 10-fold by 2030, led initially by commercial vehicles

6 Jan 2026 9:17 pm
PPL India gets Bombay HC injunction on unlicensed music use

In its recent order last December, the High Court recorded that Star Health, had previously procured public performance licence from PPL India for its previous events. The next hearing will be on January 12

6 Jan 2026 8:38 pm
After 7XO, M&Ms next major launch will be NU IQ late in FY27

businessline caught up with Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO of M&M Automotive division to talk about the 7XO and other products

6 Jan 2026 8:21 pm
Cement firms to log better Q3 profit despite pricing pressure

Top listed cement companies may report a 30 per cent year-on-year rise in Ebitda in the quarter under review

6 Jan 2026 7:39 pm
Scent of history:Kerala launches a new spice route network to connect cultures

Muziris Heritage Project launched 33 immersive trails during the debut three-day International Spice Routes Conference

6 Jan 2026 7:11 pm
TASL gets Pinaka rocket systems overhaul-cum-upgrade order from Army

TASL to support the Indian Armys Meerut-based 510 Advance Base Workshop (ABW) for the overhaul-cum upgrade of a few Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) and Battery Command Posts (BCPs) and later supply spares

6 Jan 2026 6:40 pm
APs SIPB clears investment proposal worth 19,391 cr

With todays approvals, SIPB so far approved investments totalling to 8,74,705 crorewith potential to create 8.35 lakh jobs

6 Jan 2026 6:26 pm
Maharashtra seeks 4% RoDTEP support for onion exports

Objective is to provide relief to onion farmers who are suffering losses due to price fluctuations and weak market realisations

6 Jan 2026 5:31 pm
Keralas garment market offers major investment potential: Minister Rajeeve

Pointing to Keralas consumption strength, the Minister said the States people spend among the highest amounts on garments and lifestyle products in the country

6 Jan 2026 5:13 pm
Jammu & Kashmir Bank Holidays in 2026 - Complete list

Check out the detailed state-wise (Jammu & Kashmir) list of bank holidays in India for 2026 on businessline

6 Jan 2026 4:58 pm
Himachal Pradesh Bank Holidays in 2026 - Complete list

Check out the detailed state-wise (Himachal Pradesh) list of bank holidays in India for 2026 on businessline

6 Jan 2026 4:54 pm
Haryana Bank Holidays in 2026 - Complete list

Check out the detailed state-wise (Haryana) list of bank holidays in India for 2026 on businessline

6 Jan 2026 4:45 pm
Ramesh Kumar Juneja takes over as Chairman, Council for Leather Exports

Juneja has been a board member in CLE for over 15 years

6 Jan 2026 4:43 pm
Study details how Mangaluru could ease Indias cable landing bottleneck

Mangalurus geography makes it a prime candidate for hosting a submarine cable landing station, which is the single most critical factor for ensuring high-capacity, low-latency international data connectivity

6 Jan 2026 4:42 pm
Gujarat Bank Holidays in 2026 - Complete list

Check out the detailed state-wise (Gujarat) list of bank holidays in India for 2026 on businessline

6 Jan 2026 4:41 pm
Blackout reveals German vulnerability to infrastructure attacks

While investigators so far have not identified a direct link to Moscow, the logic behind the hybrid attack on Berlins energy infrastructure fits into Russias playbook of destabilizing the democratic order

6 Jan 2026 4:20 pm
Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI), AlgoLabs to organise Gen AI-ML summit

The 4th edition of the GenAI-ML Summit will be held on January 9 and 10

6 Jan 2026 3:51 pm
Venezuela makes Rodrguez acting president, securing power

After initially describing Maduros capture by US forces as barbaric, Rodriguez struck a more conciliatory tone late on Sunday, asking the US to work with her country on a cooperation agenda

6 Jan 2026 3:23 pm
Auto dealers expect rural traction to continue in coming weeks

Indian automobile registrations recorded growth of around 8% year on year to 2,81,61,228 units in CY25: FADA

6 Jan 2026 3:14 pm
CCI probe finds Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL breached antitrust law, flags price-fixing

A confidential CCI order says market leaders colluded on steel prices; holds 28 companies and 56 executives liable for cartel-like conduct between 2015 and 2023

6 Jan 2026 2:29 pm
NHAI reaches out to DoT, TRAI to improve mobile network connectivity on NHs

The highway authority has identified 424 locations across 1,750 km where lack of network coverage poses safety and operational risks

6 Jan 2026 1:02 pm
Strong box office boosts multiplexes, ad revenues remain weak: Nuvama

PVR INOXs revenue and EBITDA are expected to rise 5 per cent and 11 per cent year-on-year, supported by higher average ticket prices and strong box office collections from films such as Dhurandhar and Kantara Chapter 1.

6 Jan 2026 1:02 pm
A Sakthivel takes charge as AEPC Chairman for historic fifth term

He has been a board member of AEPC for the last 43 years, says a release from AEPC

6 Jan 2026 11:44 am
Sonia Gandhi admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for routine check-up

Hospital sources described the admission as routine, noting that Gandhi has a history of chronic cough and frequently visits the hospital for medical check-ups

6 Jan 2026 11:40 am
Madras HC division bench upholds ruling allowing lighting of deepam on Thirupparankundram hill

The division bench, comprising Justices G Jayachandran and K K Ramakrishnan, clarified that the location of the stone pillar known as Deepathoon belongs to the Lord Subramania Swamy Temple.

6 Jan 2026 11:33 am
Kerala MLA Antony Raju disqualified after conviction in 1990 drug case

An official notification published in the Kerala Gazette said Raju was disqualified under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, after being sentenced to three years of simple imprisonment.

6 Jan 2026 9:19 am