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Falling US unemployment rate strengthens case for Fed rate pause

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%.

9 Jan 2026 9:20 pm
US job growth slows sharply in December, unemployment rate dips to 4.4%

Economists attributed the slowdown in hiring to President Donald Trumps trade and immigration policies, as well as rising investment in artificial intelligence.

9 Jan 2026 9:14 pm
ED seeks CBI probe into illegal interference by Mamata Banerjee during search operations

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.

9 Jan 2026 9:09 pm
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board informs companies to register for Extended Producer Responsibility

Extended Producer Responsibility mandates producers, importers, manufacturers and brand owners to take responsibility for the plastic waste generated from their products

9 Jan 2026 9:07 pm
G RAM G debate: Farmers seek cost relief, wage security

Farmers debate the new G RAM G law, seeking cost relief and wage security amid differing views on its impact.

9 Jan 2026 9:03 pm
Time out for the timekeepers of the nation

As HMT Watches winds down from the corporate register, its legacy continues to tick on

9 Jan 2026 9:02 pm
US Supreme Court defers ruling on Trumps global tariffs case

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

9 Jan 2026 8:55 pm
QpiAI ramps up quantum push with IIIT Dharwad deployment, data centre and chip foundry

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

9 Jan 2026 8:14 pm
Double delight: In 2025 domestic tractor sales cross one million mark; exports cross one lakh

In December 2025, the domestic sale was up by 35 per cent to 69,890 as against 50,993 in December 2024

9 Jan 2026 8:08 pm
Indians investments in gold ETFs triples in 2025

Global inflows into ETFs up 25% last year as US overtakes China as the top investor

9 Jan 2026 7:28 pm
GM to take $6 billion hit as EV sales slow after US tax credit cut

The automaker said the charges include non-cash impairments and costs related to supplier settlements and contract cancellations

9 Jan 2026 7:26 pm
34,000 cr investment powers growth of UP Defence Industrial Corridor

Of the over Rs 34,000 crore committed investment, Rs 12,000 crore has been realised on the ground

9 Jan 2026 7:21 pm
Tamil Nadu notifies 100 new reserve forests, forest cover rises to 24.47%

The move marks a major step in strengthening forest protection, ecological security and climate resilience through legally protected landscapes.

9 Jan 2026 7:12 pm
Tripura HC allows ITC availed by bona-fide recipient despite suppliers default

However, experts say that the matter is expected to be settled fully by the Supreme Court

9 Jan 2026 7:08 pm
Multi-asset mutual funds shine as gold and silver rally in 2025

Leading schemes from Nippon India, UTI and HDFC posted strong one- and three-year returns.

9 Jan 2026 6:59 pm
Sabarimala gold theft: SIT arrest former chief priest Kandararu Rajeevaru

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.

9 Jan 2026 6:50 pm
Delhi records highest-ever winter peak power demand at 6,087 MW

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

9 Jan 2026 6:18 pm
Sabarimala temple gold theft case: ED launches PMLA probe

The SIT has arrested 11 people so far while probing administrative lapses, official misconduct, and alleged criminal conspiracy

9 Jan 2026 5:53 pm
Madras HC stays single judge order on censor certificate for Vijays Jana Nayagan

The bench has posted the matter for further hearing on January 21

9 Jan 2026 5:45 pm
DK Shivakumar calls for public debate on MGNREGA, Ktaka plans special session

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.

9 Jan 2026 5:37 pm
Physical AI dominates CES but humanity will still have to wait a while for humanoid servants

Interest in humanoid robots has boomed as companies see human-form machines as the next frontier in AI and automation

9 Jan 2026 5:11 pm
Pune residential market at delicate inflection point: Gera Realty Report

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

9 Jan 2026 4:46 pm
Ashok Leyland inaugurates greenfield factory in Lucknow focused on clean mobility

The plant is designed to produce up to 5,000 vehicles annually

9 Jan 2026 4:25 pm
Tanfac Industries to invest 495 crore in fluorinated chemicals plant at Cuddalore

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.

9 Jan 2026 3:55 pm
Over 34,000 crore investment made in UP defence corridor nodes: Rajnath

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

9 Jan 2026 2:56 pm
Future wars may be fought over critical minerals, not land or oil: Union minister CR Patil

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

9 Jan 2026 12:26 pm
Land-for-job scam: Delhi court orders framing of charges against Lalu Yadav, others

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

9 Jan 2026 12:12 pm
Kerala High Court strikes down bank retirees petition for GST exemption on health insurance

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

9 Jan 2026 11:52 am
Chevron, Vitol, Trafigura vie to control Venezuelan oil exports, sources say

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

9 Jan 2026 10:21 am
9 Jan 2026 9:51 am
Cold wave continues in Delhi as AQI remains in 'poor' category; rain lashes parts of capital

Several areas witnessed a sharp decline in air quality. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 385, placing it in the 'very poor' category

9 Jan 2026 9:38 am
Odisha clears seven industrial projects worth 55,783 crore, 14,500 jobs expected

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.

8 Jan 2026 10:47 pm
Government unveils district-led textiles plan to boost exports, jobs

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.

8 Jan 2026 10:41 pm
UpGrad calls off Unacademy acquisition over valuation, business concerns

UpGrad identified issues including a shrinking core business, intense competition in offline learning centres, and the need for heavy investments

8 Jan 2026 10:36 pm
ED moves HC, accuses Mamata Banerjee of obstructing coal pilferage probe

In a statement, the ED alleged that Banerjee entered Jains residence and took away key evidence, including physical documents and electronic devices

8 Jan 2026 9:17 pm
Sumadhura Group lines up 6 luxury housing projects in Bengaluru, targets 10,000 cr revenue

Collectively, all projects spans 90 acres of land and comprise over 4,000 residential units including more than 400 plots

8 Jan 2026 8:48 pm
Indias gig economy enters inflection point in 2026 with sharper hiring, structured payouts

While hiring in metro markets is beginning to stabilise, the next wave of growth is clearly coming from non-metro regions

8 Jan 2026 8:43 pm
Awaiting clarity on access to Venezuelan oil, says Reliance Industries

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.

8 Jan 2026 8:40 pm
HMT watches applies for strike-off, marking formal closure of iconic PSU arm

The application has been made under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013

8 Jan 2026 8:17 pm
Will file DRHP for 1,500 crore IPO by March, says Arohan Financial Services MD

The promoters will not sell shares in the proposed IPO, but legacy investors could seek an exit

8 Jan 2026 8:15 pm
Over 80% power projects reviewed by the PM under PRAGATI commissioned

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

8 Jan 2026 8:15 pm
70,000 cr submarine deal to feature during German Chancellor Friedrich Merzs visit to India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to receive Chancellor Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12

8 Jan 2026 8:14 pm
BMW to launch 27 new products in 2026 including an EV with range of 800km/charge

Company records highest-ever sales of 23,842 units in 2025

8 Jan 2026 7:27 pm
ED raids I-PAC, sparks off battle; Mamata says politcally motivated

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

8 Jan 2026 7:21 pm
Tamil Nadu to borrow second-highest 51,000 crore among states in JanMarch quarter

While Tamil Nadus debt-to-GSDP ratio remains within Finance Commission limits, revenue receipts and capital expenditure have lagged budgeted targets

8 Jan 2026 7:13 pm
Mumbai airport handles 55.5 million passengers in CY 2025

While new routescontributed to passenger flows, year on year growth was modest 1.3 per cent due to capacity constraints.

8 Jan 2026 7:12 pm
TN govt, Meta launch Namma Arasu, Whatsapp-based governance service

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

8 Jan 2026 7:11 pm
Shakambhari Group under ED scanner in multi-crore ECL coal smuggling case

The agency said a large portion of stolen coal was supplied to the groups manufacturing units across Bankura, Purulia and Bardhaman districts.

8 Jan 2026 6:41 pm
After TASL, L&T gets Pinaka rockets overhaul & upgrade contracts

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

8 Jan 2026 6:28 pm