INDIA
Under-construction bullet train bridge accident kills man, 9-year-old daughter in Gujarat
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said the incident occurred around 4.45 pm while work was underway on the Tapi River bridge.
INDIA
From smart glasses to anti-drone units: Inside Delhi’s Republic Day security grid
The Delhi Police will deploy AI-enabled smart glasses and advanced facial recognition systems for the first time during the Republic Day parade, aimed at strengthening surveillance and improving real-time threat detection ahead of Republic Day.
INDIA
SIR of electoral rolls to be expanded nationwide soon: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Kumar said the revision exercise is currently being carried out smoothly in 12 states and Union territories, while it has already been successfully completed in Bihar.
BUSINESS
Transformer manufacturer Kanohar Electricals files IPO papers with fresh issue size of Rs 300 crore
Kanohar Electricals IPO | The company proposed to mop up Rs 300 crore via issuance of fresh shares, while promoter K Sons Family Trust will be selling up to 1.45 crore shares via offer-for-sale.
BUSINESS
SBFC Finance leadership reshuffle: Aseem Dhru resigns as MD & CEO; Mahesh Dayani to take over role from April 1
Mahesh Dayani, who currently serves as Executive Director, has been re-designated as Managing Director & CEO of SBFC Finance.
BUSINESS
Adani Enterprises says no disclosure required on US regulator report, denies involvement in US legal proceedings
The company emphasized that no allegations have been made against it and that it is not a party to the proceedings in question.
BUSINESS
ICICI Pru to "grandfather" two FOFs; new investments to stop from January 27
As part of the grandfathering process, the scheme will continue with its current structure but will be merged and/or wound up upon completion of three years from January 20, 2026.
INDIA
Video | Rajasthan town locked in deep freeze as mercury dips to minus 7, water bodies turn to ice
What makes the chill more striking is its timing. Typically, winter begins to loosen its grip after Basant Panchami, yet over the past few days, the opposite has unfolded here.
BUSINESS
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q3 result: Profit rises 4% at Rs 3,446 crore
Total income rose to Rs 16,741 crore during the quarter under review from Rs 16,050 crore in the same period last year, Kotak Mahindra Bank said in a regulatory filing.
INDIA
Tharoor defends stance on Op Sindoor amid rift buzz in Congress: 'Remain unapologetic'
Answering questions during a session at the Kerala Literature Festival here, Tharoor said he had taken a strong stand on that issue and remained "unapologetic".
INDIA
Man kills 4-yr-old daughter by hitting her with rolling pin over Mathematics homework
The Faridabad resident, identified as Krishna Jaiswal, reportedly tried to pass off the murder as an accidental death. He claimed that his daughter fell down the stairs which resulted in her death.
INDIA
India’s next giant leap: ISRO shifts from space missions to permanent presence with Bharatiya Antariksh Station
This step, taken through an Expression of Interest, is the first tangible move towards placing Indians in a continuously occupied orbital laboratory, with the debut module targeted for launch in 2028.
INDIA
US signals relief for India with possible rollback of 25% tariff: 'There is a path'
Bessent said that although the tariffs remain in place, reductions in Indian purchases of Russian crude offer a basis to reconsider punitive duties introduced under the Trump administration.
WORLD
Indian man shoots wife, 3 others dead during family dispute in US as kids hid in closet
In order to protect themselves, the three children hid in a closet when Kumar shot dead his wife and others.
INDIA
Snipers deployed, Central Vista project on halt: Elaborate security for R-Day parade months after terror attack
Several unprecedented security measures have been put in place this year across the New Delhi area and around the Red Fort, particularly in view of the car blast reported near the Red Fort earlier on November 10.
WORLD
Airlines on alert as rising US-Iran tensions trigger flight suspensions
While Air France and KLM are among the first European carriers to announce suspensions, the situation could have broader implications for airlines with heavy Middle East connectivity
BUSINESS
Urban Company’s InstaHelp burns Rs 61 crore in Q3 as revenue jumps to Rs 6.8 crore
Urban Company said stepped-up investments in its newly-launched InstaHelp vertical will keep the consolidated business loss-making for the next few quarters, as it prioritises building scale and market leadership in high-frequency, on-demand home services.
INDIA
India–EU ties poised for upgrade with trade deal, defence pact on table
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on trade deal with India said while the last mile is the hardest to achieve, it will be more than worth it
INDIA
Tension in Ujjain town as vehicles torched, shops vandalised stones pelted over attack on VHP leader
The violence first broke out on Thursday night when Sohal Thakur Bundela, local head of VHP's Gau Seva Prakoshtha, was allegedly assaulted by a group of men from the minority community following a verbal exchange.
WORLD
Trump lashes out at Canada for opposing Greenland Golden Dome: 'China will eat them up'
The US President warned that Beijing could 'eat them up' within a year if Canada prioritises closer ties with China over US-backed security.
BUSINESS
Mphasis CEO Nitin Rakesh warns against ‘race to the bottom’ pricing in AI era
Rakesh said customers are no longer satisfied with vendors merely optimising the cost of people. Instead, they are pushing for vendors to reduce the effort required to deliver outcomes, especially in “run” operations.
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Davos despatch, Sridhar Vembu exclusive & how Ixigo dodged IndiGo chaos | MC Editor's Picks
As WEF wraps up in Davos, Moneycontrol gets you the latest despatches from the event - find interviews with Infosys CEO Salil Parekh, Paolo Dal Cin (global lead for cybersecurity at Accenture) and Karnataka IB Minister MB Patil. In other news - the pressure continued on Indian stocks and the Rupee, local family run jewellery stores are feeling a liquidity squeeze, learn about the sweat and blood that went into making of the India-EU trade deal and how Ixigo was an unlikely gainer from IndiGo’s crisis. Also inside: an interview with Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu. Tune in!
BUSINESS
KRM Ayurveda IPO closes with over 64 times subscription; Shayona Engineering offer booked 1.34 times on day 2
KRM Ayurveda will finalise IPO share allotment by January 27, and its equity shares will be available for trading on the NSE Emerge effective January 29.
BUSINESS
HCLTech to acquire Singapore-based wealth consulting firm Finergic for $14.88 million
This is HCLTech’s fourth acquisition in in less than three months. Previously, HCLTech acquired HPE’s Telco Solutions business for $160 million, AI startup Wobby for $5.2 million and Jaspersoft for $240 million.
