INDIA
Jodhpur shocker: Man rapes daughter for 12 years, assault began when she was 6
The 45-year-old man, who works as a labourer, is also accused of raping his younger daughter who is currently 15.
WORLD
Trump Warns Iran at UN: 'All Options on the Table' as Protests Rage
BREAKING: The U.S. has issued a stark warning at the United Nations as protests continue across Iran. Ambassador Mike Waltz says President Trump stands with the Iranian people and that “all options are on the table” to stop the violence—raising global tensions and fears of escalation.
WORLD
Iran Erupts — But the Opposition Is Tearing Itself Apart | Opposition Divided as Iran Burns
Mass protests in Iran have energized opposition groups abroad—but a long-standing split between monarchists backing Reza Pahlavi and the Mujahedin-e Khalq raises questions about unity, leadership, and what comes after the Islamic Republic.
POLITICS
Pune Election Results Live: BJP takes strong lead in Pawar bastion, ahead in over 90 seats against united NCP's 25
Get the latest Pune PMC Election 2026 results, live vote counting trends and the full list of winning candidates here.
INDIA
Thane Municipal Corporation Election 2026 Results Live: Shinde’s Sena tops Mahayuti winners list
The previous elections to the Thane Municipal Corporation were held on February 21, 2017, with the undivided Shiv Sena emerging as the single largest party
INDIA
Maharashtra Municipal Election Results Updates: BJP sweeps civic polls, wins 21 of 29 corporations
Mumbai is under spotlight as BJP-led Mahayuti alliance was locked in an intense battle with the reunited Thackeray cousins for control of India's largest and richest civic body
BUSINESS
Shadowfax IPO to unlock sharp returns for founders, Flipkart and early backers
The Bengaluru-based logistics services provider is launching its Rs 1907 crore IPO on January 20. The anchor book will open on January 19, while the public issue will close on January 22.
POLITICS
BMC Election Results Live Updates: BJP-led Mahayuti secures majority, BJP emerges single largest with 93 seats
Maharashtra BMC Elections Result live:Visuals from Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai showed party workers celebrating as trends indicated the BJP–Shiv Sena-led Mahayuti pulling ahead.
PODCAST
Noel Tata's likely to join Sir Ratan Tata Trust, first tranche of India-US trade deal close to finalisation | MC Editor's Picks
The Sir Ratan Tata Trust is likely to see the appointment of Neville Tata, son of chairman Noel Tata, as a trustee. First tranche of India-US trade talks is close to being finalised. US decision to halt immigrant visa issuances to 75 countries could disrupt a big share of global migration flows. While India is diversifying into missiles and sensors, Pakistan is doubling down on naval power - all this and much more in the latest Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks. Tune in.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Infosys, ICICI Prudential AMC, HDB Financial, Zydus Life, Shriram Finance, Zaggle Prepaid, Transrail Lighting in focus on 16 January
Stocks to Watch, 16 January: Stocks like Infosys, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company, HDB Financial Services, Nuvoco Vistas Corporation, Angel One, 360 ONE WAM, South Indian Bank, Swaraj Engines, Waaree Renewable Technologies, Biocon, and RailTel Corporation of India will be in focus on January 16.
INDIA
233 voters at one address? Gorakhpur draft voter list triggers error claims
The draft voter roll clean-up list for Gorakhpur was issued on January 6
INDIA
Iran protests: Centre gears up to evacuate Indians; first batch may fly out today
According to estimates, over 10,000 Indians, including students, are currently living in Iran
INDIA
Jammu and Kashmir: Drones spotted along Indo-Pak border in Poonch, Samba; forces on high alert
The sightings were reported near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and the Ramgarh sector of Samba
INDIA
Operation Sindoor: LeT commander Hafiz Abdul Rauf admits India razed Muridke headquarters
Addressing a gathering, Rauf -- a US-designated global terrorist -- described the strike as “a very big attack” and admitted that the facility had been reduced to rubble
INDIA
‘Forced confession attempt’: Petrol poured on man’s private parts, 3 Bihar cops suspended
During his detention, the worker alleged that he was repeatedly beaten and tortured, including having petrol poured on his private parts. As his condition worsened, he was released on bond on January 5.
INDIA
‘Attempted to flee’: Indian Coast Guard intercepts Pakistani fishing boat off Gujarat coast, 9 held | Watch
Officials said an Indian Coast Guard vessel on routine patrol spotted the boat and challenged it for identification. After being questioned, the fishing boat attempted to flee towards Pakistani waters.
BUSINESS
Emmvee Photovoltaic doubles Q3 revenue, posts 166% jump in profit; order book touches 9.3 GW
Emmvee Photovoltaic reported a 166% YoY rise in Q3 profit and doubled revenue as new capacity came online, with a 9.3 GW order book supporting growth.
BUSINESS
Small, mid-caps likely to see further selling pressure, large-caps fairly valued: Prashant Jain, 3P Investment Managers
Prashant Jain says the correction in small- and mid-cap stocks is not over yet, while large caps now offer a more favourable risk-reward.
POLITICS
BMC election exit poll results: Pollsters predict clear majority for BJP-Sena, setback for Thackeray cousins
The exit poll has predicted 138 seats for the Mahayuti in the 227-member civic body and 69 for Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS.
BUSINESS
India ranks No 2 globally in Claude.ai use, driven by software and web development: Anthropic
The AI firm said India ranks behind only the US in overall Claude.ai usage globally, with usage concentrated in a small set of countries, including Japan, the UK, and South Korea.
BUSINESS
HDFC Life Q3 FY26: PAT up 7% yoy, even as margins take a mild hit
Individual annualised premium equivalent (APE) rose 11 percent year on year to Rs 9,988 crore, while total APE grew at a similar pace to Rs 11,387 crore.
TRENDS
158-dish feast, Tesla: Andhra families offer royal treatment to sons-in-law on Sankranti. Watch
According to local reports, the feast was organised by a popular business couple to mark their son-in-law's first Sankranti celebration with them. Their daughter had gotten married last year.
BUSINESS
Wall Street futures rise on tech stocks rally, Nasdaq gains up to 1%
The outlook from TSMC lifted shares of U.S. semiconductor equipment makers in premarket trade.
INDIA
BMC Election Exit Polls 2026: Polls predicts majority for BJP-led Mahayuti, big blow to Uddhav-Raj jodi
