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Moneycontrol beats Economic Times to retain No. 1 spot in business news

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol beats Economic Times to retain No. 1 spot in business news

Comscore data for December shows Moneycontrol surged ahead on audience reach, page views and time spent, widening gap with rivals

At WEF 2026, Chandrababu Naidu pitches Andhra as a future-ready investment hub

BUSINESS

At WEF 2026, Chandrababu Naidu pitches Andhra as a future-ready investment hub

At World Economic Forum in Davos, Andhra Pradesh is pushing for investments in green energy, green hydrogen, AI, quantum computing and biotechnology, with CM N Chandrababu Naidu leading #AndhraIsBack campaign

Mayank Khanduja steps down as partner at Elevation Capital after 15-year stint

BUSINESS

Mayank Khanduja steps down as partner at Elevation Capital after 15-year stint

Strap: Khanduja joined Elevation Capital in 2011 and was elevated to partner in 2020, working across consumer tech, gaming, healthcare and deep tech, and holding board roles at several of the firm’s marquee portfolio companies.

Actor Vijay’s TVK allotted ‘whistle’ symbol ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

INDIA

Actor Vijay’s TVK allotted ‘whistle’ symbol ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

The development came just two days after TVK convened its first election campaign committee meeting in Chennai on Tuesday

IIFL Finance shares fall nearly 18% as it gets I-T notice, firm says it's 'procedural'

BUSINESS

IIFL Finance shares fall nearly 18% as it gets I-T notice, firm says it's 'procedural'

NBFC told to get its accounts audited for a specified block period under Section 142(2A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961

Pharma stock Sigachi sees profit booking after rising 8% intraday on announcing API breakthrough

BUSINESS

Pharma stock Sigachi sees profit booking after rising 8% intraday on announcing API breakthrough

The company said it is exploring strategic collaborations with formulation innovators for research and development.

10 Army personnel killed, 10 injured as vehicle plunges into 200-feet gorge in J&K’s Doda district

INDIA

10 Army personnel killed, 10 injured as vehicle plunges into 200-feet gorge in J&K’s Doda district

The vehicle, carrying 17 personnel, skidded off the road at the Khanni Top area of Bhaderwah, where the driver lost control, and the vehicle plunged into a 200-foot-deep gorge.

Davos 2026: RPSG to invest Rs 10,500 crore in Karnataka, says MB Patil

BUSINESS

Davos 2026: RPSG to invest Rs 10,500 crore in Karnataka, says MB Patil

The InoxGFL Group plans to set up a facility to manufacture large wind power towers in the state in the coming days, Karnataka's large and medium industries minister MB Patil, who held discussions with multiple companies, has said

Live: Nifty cools off from day's high but snaps 3-day losing streak | Closing Bell

BUSINESS

Live: Nifty cools off from day's high but snaps 3-day losing streak | Closing Bell

Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Aamar Deo Singh-Sr Vice President, Angelone and Sneha Poddar, VP -Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd

UP: Interfaith couple killed by girl's brothers, buried in Moradabad; 2 arrested

CITY

UP: Interfaith couple killed by girl's brothers, buried in Moradabad; 2 arrested

The accused told the cops that they tied up Arman's and Kajal's hands and legs before hacking them to death.

Maersk, Honeywell, Temasek step up India plans, eyeing expansion, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

BUSINESS

Maersk, Honeywell, Temasek step up India plans, eyeing expansion, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Talks at Davos focused on infrastructure, manufacturing and technology partnerships, the minister has said

Netizens concerned over NRI Sangram Patil's detention in Mumbai over anti-BJP remarks: ‘Bravo freedom of speech’

TRENDS

Netizens concerned over NRI Sangram Patil's detention in Mumbai over anti-BJP remarks: ‘Bravo freedom of speech’

YouTuber Sangram Patil, who has close to five lakh subscribers, has acknowledged making critical posts but maintains that they fall within the bounds of democratic dissent and do not amount to hate speech or incitement, a position now under judicial scrutiny.

Andhra woman smothers husband with lover's help, spends night watching porn beside body

INDIA

Andhra woman smothers husband with lover's help, spends night watching porn beside body

The woman, who has been arrested, cooked biryani laced with a substance and fed it to her husband, causing him to fall into a deep sleep. Soon after, her lover arrived to execute the plan.

Amruta Fadnavis hits back at Sanjay Raut over 'CMs having picnic in Davos' remarks

INDIA

Amruta Fadnavis hits back at Sanjay Raut over 'CMs having picnic in Davos' remarks

Casting doubt on the significance of Devendra Fadnavis' Davos visit, Sanjay Raut on Wednesday sought details of the travel expenditure of leaders attending the global summit

Mumbai set to get a woman Mayor from General category as lottery draw concludes

INDIA

Mumbai set to get a woman Mayor from General category as lottery draw concludes

In a major development, the lottery draw has confirmed that Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will be headed by a woman from the General category.

Path to a GST-style simplification of customs duty | Rajat Bose, Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. | MC Unusual Suspects

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Path to a GST-style simplification of customs duty | Rajat Bose, Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. | MC Unusual Suspects

After a year of long-pending reforms – from an overhaul of GST to new labour codes – the industry is looking forward to a 2026 spurred by the same momentum. Days ahead of the Budget which will be presented amid global trade turbulence and geopolitical tensions, Indian companies hope for a policy boost to exports through structural reforms to the customs duty framework. In this conversation with Rajat Bose, Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, host Gaurav Choudhury examines the current trade realities and interventions that can mobilise the space. Tune in to Unusual Suspects for insights into what to expect and what to look for in the Budget 2026-27.

Bhojshala row: Supreme Court orders smooth conduct of Basant Panchami puja & Friday namaz in Dhar; lays down timings

INDIA

Bhojshala row: Supreme Court orders smooth conduct of Basant Panchami puja & Friday namaz in Dhar; lays down timings

According to the top court’s order, Hindus may pray from sunrise to sunset on Basant Panchami, observed on January 23 (Friday) this year, while Muslims can offer Friday prayers from 1 pm to 3 pm

Rupee recovers 13 paise to 91.58 against dollar as Trump backs down on EU tariffs

BUSINESS

Rupee recovers 13 paise to 91.58 against dollar as Trump backs down on EU tariffs

At 11.55 am, the currency was trading at 91.57 against the US dollar, a day after it sank to a new low of 91.74

Shadowfax Tech IPO gets fully subscribed on final day of bidding amid strong retail demand; check GMP

BUSINESS

Shadowfax Tech IPO gets fully subscribed on final day of bidding amid strong retail demand; check GMP

Shadowfax Tech IPO shares are likely to be allotted on January 23, while share listing is scheduled to take place on January 28.

Karnataka governor concludes address to joint session in Assembly in just two lines, walks out | Watch

INDIA

Karnataka governor concludes address to joint session in Assembly in just two lines, walks out | Watch

Congress members expressed strong displeasure over the Governor curtailing his speech, and raised "Shame Shame" slogans on the floor of the House.

Bengal SIR: EC likely to extend February 14 deadline after SC directives to make exercise transparent

INDIA

Bengal SIR: EC likely to extend February 14 deadline after SC directives to make exercise transparent

These two factors are choking Delhi NCR’s air, top pollution body tells SC

INDIA

These two factors are choking Delhi NCR’s air, top pollution body tells SC

CAQM, a Delhi NCR body that manages air quality in the region, has submitted an action plan to the Supreme Court

Govt may drop special carve-out for small cars under CAFE 3 norms

AUTOMOBILE

Govt may drop special carve-out for small cars under CAFE 3 norms

CAFE 3 norms are scheduled to take effect from April 1, 2027, and will remain in force until March 31, 2032.

I-PAC received Rs 13.5 crore loan in 2021 from a Rohtak firm that does not exist: Report

INDIA

I-PAC received Rs 13.5 crore loan in 2021 from a Rohtak firm that does not exist: Report

Surprisingly, in another declaration dated June 27, 2025, the I-PAC said it had “repaid” Rs 1 crore of the Rs 13.50 crore loan in 2024-25 and there was an outstanding amount of Rs 12.50 crore.

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