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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
INDIA
Weeks after 15 deaths, 9 hospitalised in Indore due to contaminated water
According to officials, cases of water-borne diseases were reported from the Patti Bazaar and Chander Marg areas of Indore's Mhow tehsil on Thursday night.
DEFENCE
This Republic Day, Delhi skies to blaze with Indian Air Force's ‘Sindoor’ strike formation
In total, 26 aircraft will take part in this year's flypast, made up of 16 fighter jets, four transport aircraft and nine helicopters.
BUSINESS
Hindustan Zinc shares rise 6% to hit fresh 52-week high as silver extends record rally; m-cap nears Rs 3 lakh cr-mark
Vedanta holds 62% stake in the company while government of India holds 28% stake.
INDIA
Noida's Shiv Nadar and Cambridge schools receive bomb threat
Police, the bomb squad, and rescue teams were dispatched to the premises to investigate and ensure the safety of students and staff.
INDIA
PMO asks Indian missions to chase every market amid tariff headwinds, push export diversification
With US tariffs disrupting trade flows, the government wants embassies to prioritise smaller markets, widen product baskets and flag barriers early.
BUSINESS
MeitY plans to cut DPDP compliance window to 12 months for big tech, banks: Report
MeitY is likely to cut DPDP compliance timelines for significant data fiduciaries to 12 months, with some privacy law provisions proposed for immediate rollout.
BUSINESS
Govt speeds up drug trial approvals, cuts review time to 45 days: Report
These amendments to the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules will come into force in March
BUSINESS
Sun Pharma gets DCGI nod for generic semaglutide for weight management, to launch post-patent expiry
Approval clears the regulatory path for a lower-cost GLP-1 weight-loss drug in India, but commercial launch hinges on semaglutide patent expiry.
BUSINESS
DLF shares rise as realty major turns gross debt positive for first time since IPO
DLF reported sales bookings of Rs 419 crore during the third quarter of this fiscal.
DEFENCE
Amid strains with Trump, European Union eyes India as arms supplier under new defence partnership
Europe is increasingly viewing India as a potential supplier of arms and defence equipment in select segments, reflecting a shift in long-term strategic thinking.
BUSINESS
Shares of this jewellery firm to remain in focus on Friday; check details
Shares of Delhi-based firm to remain in focus as the company allotted 6.85 crore equity shares following the conversion of warrants.
BUSINESS
Live: Will Nifty extend gains to the second day? | Opening Bell
Nifty bulls staged a sharp comeback on Thursday, snapping a three-session losing streak as the index closed above the 25,200 mark. After opening with a strong upside gap, the benchmark witnessed sharp intraday volatility, slipping to the day’s low before finding firm support near the 200-DEMA level. Buying interest returned in the final hour, triggering a decisive rebound and helping the index settle higher on the day. Sectorally, pharma, PSU banks and media stocks outperformed, while the broader markets continued to stay resilient with midcaps and smallcaps beating the benchmark. The rupee also snapped its losing streak, aided by improved global risk sentiment after easing tariff-related concerns. This morning, global cues were xxx. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Raja Venkatraman, Co-Founder - NeoTrader & Trading Influencer and Ankit Soni, AVP Fundamental Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan
INDIA
After 24-hour scare, missing Sena corporator Sarita Mhaske returns, says 'will always be with Uddhav Thackeray'
Sarita Mhaske's sudden unreachability had fuelled chatter about a possible switch to the rival Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, especially given her earlier association with MLA Dilip Lande.
INDIA
First phase of Census begins April 1, government notifies 33-question format
According to a gazette notification released on Thursday, Registrar General of India Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan outlined questions covering flooring and roof materials, number of married couples in a household, the sex of the household head and availability of basic and modern amenities among others.
BUSINESS
Davos 2026 Live Updates: India’s states turn the summit into a deal room; AI hubs, GCCs, clean energy, mega MoUs
India’s states took Davos 2026 by storm: Mega MoUs, AI hubs, data centres and green energy bets from Maharashtra to Telangana.
INDIA
Delhi: E-rickshaw driver abducts, rapes 11-year-old girl selling roses, leaves her in forest area
The accused took the girl to a forest area near Professor Ram Nath Vij Marg and raped her. Believing her to be dead, Durgesh fled and left the girl unconscious and bleeding.
