BUSINESS
US envoy Sergio Gor wraps up Mumbai visit after meetings with Fadnavis, Ambani
The meetings with key government functionaries and top industry executives show newly appointed ambassador's push to deepen Washington's ties with New Delhi
BUSINESS
Not all disputes can be termed as tax terrorism: Tax dept clarifies after SC's Tiger Global verdict
The top court on January 15 said that capital gains arising out of the US-based investment firm’s exit from Flipkart are taxable under domestic laws
BUSINESS
Rising Chinese imports may trigger more trade curbs in India: S&P Global
The report said the Chinese exports to emerging Asian economies have risen in the last few years, affecting domestic markets and the global economic landscape
INDIA
Why India’s space tech startups are stepping up hiring
The uptick in recruitment comes amid a surge in government demand, alongside rising private investment flows and growing commercial deployments
BUSINESS
Explained: What Trump’s approval of bill imposing 500% tariffs means for India, China
The bill proposes sanctions on financial institutions engaged in dealings with Russian entities and heavy tariffs for purchase of Moscow's oil and uranium
BUSINESS
Hatsun Agro launches insider trading probe after 'inadvertent' WhatsApp leak of draft Q3 results
The company said one of its key managerial personnel uploaded the draft figures to his WhatsApp status, which was seen by 19 people
WORLD
Uday Kotak warns of intensifying global power race as US seizes Venezuela
Kotak hinted at Trump’s attempt to gain control of the 'largest oil reserves on earth' by launching a strike against Venezuela
WORLD
Iran warns against US interference after Trump's 'reckless' threats: 'Know exactly where to aim'
Iran foreign minister said the protests were citizens' right and it was caused by a few economic issues
INDIA
In Bengaluru, this national park faces an Aravalli-like threat to its eco-sensitive zone
The issue stems from a government notification issued in 2018 that significantly reduces the park’s eco sensitive zone from 268.9 sqkm to 168.8 sqkm
INDIA
What protections does the Centre’s draft Social Security Code offer gig workers?
Several gig and platform workers’ unions had called for a protest on December 31 to demand better payouts and improved working conditions
BUSINESS
After backlash, Lokpal decides to drop controversial tender to buy 7 BMW cars
The Lokpal had, on October 16, 2025, floated a request for proposal seeking bids from reputed agencies for the supply of seven BMW 3 Series 330Li cars
INDIA
Centre hikes rate of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 111
The move is likely to result in the rise of operating costs for hotels, restaurants and small businesses
INDIA
Stiglitz, Piketty, other economists urge Centre to restore MGNREGA: 'To dismantle it now would be a historic error'
The 20-year-old law has now been replaced with Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025. The Parliament passed the new Bill on December 18
BUSINESS
Japan’s Mizuho Financial Group to acquire stake in KKR-backed Avendus
KKR-affiliate Redpoint Investments Pte Ltd will sell its stake in Avendus to Japanese group’s arm Mizuho Securities
COMPANIES
IndiGo to offer travel vouchers worth Rs 10,000 to passengers affected by flight disruptions
The vouchers will be in addition to refunds and the government-mandated compensation that the airline had to pay the customers for cancellations
BUSINESS
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announces tie-ups with Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, Wipro for Agentic AI's adoption
These companies will deploy over 50,000 Microsoft Copilot licenses each, setting up a new benchmark for enterprise-scale AI adoption, a company statement said
BUSINESS
IndiGo to hire external experts to investigate mass flight cancellations
The chairman also apologized unconditionally to the passengers for massive operational meltdown, admitting that the carrier has 'let the customers down'
BUSINESS
Global giants Amazon, Google, Microsoft make multi-billion dollar AI bet on India
A young and growing population along with availability of cheap data has made the country a fertile ground for AI-driven growth
INDIA
SpiceJet set to add 100 daily flights after Centre orders 10% cut for IndiGo
The development comes as its rival IndiGo, which has a market share of over 60 percent, failed to implement FDTL norms, resulting in Centre cutting the latter's 10 percent winter flights
INDIA
Aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu counters Rahul Gandhi's monopoly charge: 'Don't make it political'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had alleged that the 'IndiGo fiasco' was the cost of the government’s 'monopoly model'
TECHNOLOGY
Centre wants Sanchar Saathi app on your phones but users flag major 'design flaws'
The DoT order will cover all the major smartphone makers, including Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo and the app once installed cannot be deleted or uninstalled from the device
BUSINESS
India looks for oil tankers to import Middle East crude ahead of sanctions deadline
A dozen vessels have been hired so far this week to ship crude from various Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq and UAE
BUSINESS
Zoho's Vembu announces end-to-end encryption for Arratai, says app's drop in users expected
Vembu reacts to drop in active users, says 'initial buzz rarely equals long term success'
BUSINESS
India signs 1-year deal to import LPG from US, says Hardeep Singh Puri
Puri said state-run oil companies have clinched a one-year deal to to import 2.2 MTPA LPG from the US, around 10 percent of India's annual share
