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Davos 2026: Jharkhand makes WEF debut, pitches green industrialisation

BUSINESS

Davos 2026: Jharkhand makes WEF debut, pitches green industrialisation

At its first appearance at World Economic Forum, Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government outlined its investment plans and policy priorities, with Tata Steel reiterating a Rs 11,000-crore green steel investment in the state

PM Modi targets DMK with ‘CMC’ jibe as he sounds NDA's poll bugle in Tamil Nadu: 'Countdown has begun...'

INDIA

PM Modi targets DMK with ‘CMC’ jibe as he sounds NDA's poll bugle in Tamil Nadu: 'Countdown has begun...'

The Prime Minister stated that the DMK was given a clear mandate twice, but the trust of the people of Tamil Nadu was broken, adding that many promises were made by the party but no work was delivered

Shares of smallcap EV maker settle 15% higher on BSE despite broader market selloff

BUSINESS

Shares of smallcap EV maker settle 15% higher on BSE despite broader market selloff

The shares of the company have now advanced for the second consecutive session, gaining over 20 percent during this period.

Urban Company Q3 results: Firm remains in red with Rs 21-crore loss, revenue rises 33%

BUSINESS

Urban Company Q3 results: Firm remains in red with Rs 21-crore loss, revenue rises 33%

The Gurugram-based firm's total expenses, meanwhile, increased 43 percent YoY to Rs 432.83 crore in the December quarter, compared to Rs 301.90 in Q3 FY25. Urban Company's expenses stood at Rs 461.73 crore in the September quarter.

'Why so afraid?': SC junks plea seeking to retrain ED from accessing I-PAC functionary's seized phone

POLITICS

'Why so afraid?': SC junks plea seeking to retrain ED from accessing I-PAC functionary's seized phone

The device was confiscated during searches on January 8 at I-PAC's Delhi office as part of the probe into alleged money-laundering and linked irregularities.

‘Dead economy’ jibe returns as Rahul Gandhi flags impact of 50% US tariffs on textiles: 'Modi ji, you are accountable...'

INDIA

‘Dead economy’ jibe returns as Rahul Gandhi flags impact of 50% US tariffs on textiles: 'Modi ji, you are accountable...'

50 per cent US tariffs and uncertainty are badly hurting India’s textile exporters, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on X

Business in the Week Ahead: January 26-30, 2026

BUSINESS

Business in the Week Ahead: January 26-30, 2026

Corporate results and US Federal Reserve meeting are the key events to track

The roadmap for globally competitive Indian MSMEs | Easwaran Subramanian, Partner, Deloitte India | MC Unusual Suspects

PODCAST

The roadmap for globally competitive Indian MSMEs | Easwaran Subramanian, Partner, Deloitte India | MC Unusual Suspects

As one of India’s largest employers, the micro small and medium enterprises have a big impact. They have a significant share in India’s exports and play a vital role in global supply chains. While domestic MSMEs are striving to rise to their full potential, global uncertainty makes this actualization a challenge. On this episode of Unusual Suspects, host Gaurav Choudhury is joined by Easwaran Subramanian, Partner, Deloitte India to discuss how Budget 2026 can address the needs of India’s MSME sector. Tune in for ideas ranging from AI-assisted collateral free lending to creating economies of scope via globally competitive clusters and much more.

PM Modi accuses LDF of undermining Sabarimala traditions, promises to ‘jail culprits’ in gold theft case

INDIA

PM Modi accuses LDF of undermining Sabarimala traditions, promises to ‘jail culprits’ in gold theft case

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that if the BJP comes to power in Kerala, Sabarimala gold loss will be investigated and the culprits will be jailed

Live: Sensex tumbles 2,000 pts this week, Nifty gives up 25,100 | Closing Bell

BUSINESS

Live: Sensex tumbles 2,000 pts this week, Nifty gives up 25,100 | Closing Bell

Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Vishnu Kant Upadhyay, Assistant Vice President – Research & Advisory at Master Capital Services Limited and Gaurang H Shah, Sr. Vice President, Geojit Financial service Ltd

What is Economic Survey? All about Union Budget’s blueprint - date, time, schedule, when, where and how to watch

BUSINESS

What is Economic Survey? All about Union Budget’s blueprint - date, time, schedule, when, where and how to watch

The Economic Survey is traditionally tabled in Parliament a day before the Union Budget to set the context for budgetary decisions.

5-year-old boy riding his scooter run over by speeding car in Pune society | Video

CITY

5-year-old boy riding his scooter run over by speeding car in Pune society | Video

Police said the car was being driven by Atharva Ramesh Kawade (26), a student at the MIT college, who had come to the society to drop off a friend.

Karnataka Congress MP terms Sanapur rape-murder 'minor incident', sparks row

POLITICS

Karnataka Congress MP terms Sanapur rape-murder 'minor incident', sparks row

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution against renaming MGNREGA, new funding structure under VB-G-RAM-G

POLITICS

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution against renaming MGNREGA, new funding structure under VB-G-RAM-G

The passage of the resolution in the Assembly just hours ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Tamil Nadu on Friday.

Budget should explain government's long-term structural road map: Prashant Khemka, WhiteOak Capital

BUSINESS

Budget should explain government's long-term structural road map: Prashant Khemka, WhiteOak Capital

Prashant Khemka said that the Indian markets are in a healthy consolidation phase, with long-term structural reforms in defence, semiconductors and ease of doing business far more important than short-term earnings.

IndusInd Bank Chairman Sunil Mehta to step down on January 30; Arijit Basu to be his successor

BUSINESS

IndusInd Bank Chairman Sunil Mehta to step down on January 30; Arijit Basu to be his successor

Basu most recently served as the Chairman on HDFC Bank-subsidiary HDB Financial Services.

No Vodafone Idea-like AGR relief without court order, govt tells telcos

BUSINESS

No Vodafone Idea-like AGR relief without court order, govt tells telcos

In Vodafone Idea's case, the Supreme Court had specifically asked the government to evaluate the company's request, which led to the relief package

Watch: Trump smiles, points at Asim Munir after Shehbaz Sharif's gesture at Davos event

WORLD

Watch: Trump smiles, points at Asim Munir after Shehbaz Sharif's gesture at Davos event

Pakistan's board membership and the joint presence of Sharif and Munir at the ceremony coincides with a phase of rapprochement in Pakistan-US relations.

PM Modi to kickstart NDA poll campaign in Tamil Nadu with seven allies in massive show of strength

INDIA

PM Modi to kickstart NDA poll campaign in Tamil Nadu with seven allies in massive show of strength

The mega poll rally is likely to set the tone and tenor for a high decibel campaign against the ruling DMK dispensation in the state.

Karnataka High Court lifts bike taxi ban, allows Ola, Uber, Rapido to resume services

INDIA

Karnataka High Court lifts bike taxi ban, allows Ola, Uber, Rapido to resume services

Karnataka High Court lifts the ban on bike taxis, allowing Rapido and Uber to resume operations, shifting the focus back to state policy and rules.

PM Modi launches Svanidhi credit card, flags off new train services in Kerala

INDIA

PM Modi launches Svanidhi credit card, flags off new train services in Kerala

PM Modi flagged off three Amrit Bharat Express trains and a Thrissur-Guruvayur passenger train.

Rs 11,500 crore outgo as Centre clears pay, pension revision for insurers, RBI, NABARD

BUSINESS

Rs 11,500 crore outgo as Centre clears pay, pension revision for insurers, RBI, NABARD

Under the decision, public sector general insurance employees will receive a wage increase effective August 1, 2022.

Urban Company Q3 Results Highlights: Revenue rises 33%, firm sees adjusted EBITDA losses to persist in near term

BUSINESS

Urban Company Q3 Results Highlights: Revenue rises 33%, firm sees adjusted EBITDA losses to persist in near term

Q3 Results: Around 55 companies are announcing their results for the October-December quarter of the ongoing financial year 2026 today.

Trump wants to ‘test’ NATO’s Article 5 by sending allies to the US southern border

WORLD

Trump wants to ‘test’ NATO’s Article 5 by sending allies to the US southern border

Donald Trump has suggested invoking NATO’s Article 5 to protect the US southern border, reviving doubts over alliance commitments and scope.

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