BUSINESS
WanderOn raises Rs 54 crore in Series A fund raise led by DSG Consumer Partners, CAAF
The company plans to expand its destination portfolio, strengthen high-demand categories such as adventure, sports-led and wellness travel.
TRENDS
Hyderabad man sells 'free' PVR-Inox popcorn for Rs 400, triggers debate on 'low trust society'
The episode comes at a time when food and beverage sales remain a critical revenue stream for multiplex chains such as PVR‑INOX.
INDIA
Noida techie's car pulled out from water-filled pit, could offer vital clues
The grey SUV, much of it covered in weeds, was pulled out of a 20-foot-deep pit in Noida’s Sector 150 using a crane
BUSINESS
Live: Davos 2026 Day 2 Highlights | AI, India Deals & Global CEO Voices
Day 2 LIVE from Davos 2026 brings insights from top global leaders. PwC Global Chair Mohamed Kande and PwC India Chair Sanjeev Krishan discuss CEO uncertainty amid geopolitical turmoil and AI-driven productivity. Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman says AI is spreading across the economy and “not a bubble,” while HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar warns IT must reinvent itself to remain a major job engine. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis highlights MoUs worth ₹16 lakh crore, alongside key perspectives from global and Indian leaders shaping the future of growth, technology, and partnerships.
BUSINESS
Aritas Vinyl IPO sees over 2 times subscription on final day, Digilogic Systems offer booked 31% on day 1
Aritas Vinyl will finalise IPO share allotment by January 21, while its equity shares will be available for trading on the BSE SME effective January 23.
TRAVEL
Slow travel is taking off in India; Kashmir, Ladakh see sharp increase in multi-day trips
Gen Z and young professionals showed the sharpest behavioural change. Multiple trips per year increased 51 percent, while short breaks of 4–6 nights grew 43 percent.
POLITICS
The Bengal strategy: Who are the 'peacekeepers' deployed by BJP ahead of polls
Most of these leaders largely speak Hindi and hence they will be accompanied by local leaders who pitch in with translation during interactions with grassroots workers and people.
INDIA
Noida techie’s death: Even authorities unsure who owns the site where Yuvraj Mehta drowned
Mehta’s car plunged into a water-filled pit at a construction site in Noida’s sector 150 while he was on his way back from work
BUSINESS
After December chaos, IndiGo assures DGCA of stable operations from February 10
DGCA had earlier relaxed two provisions related to night duty limits for IndiGo pilots until February 10 to help stabilize operations, a move that drew criticism from pilot unions and aviation safety advocates.
INDIA
'Committed contempt': Supreme Court pulls up Maneka Gandhi over stray dog remarks
The court, however, said it was not initiating contempt proceedings against Gandhi, citing its magnanimity.
INDIA
India-EU FTA: EU chief says on cusp of historic trade pact, calls it 'mother of all deals'
The EU chief said that both sides are on the "cusp of a historic trade deal", signalling that the pact could be signed soon. She also described it as the "mother of all deals".
INDIA
Two killed in Assam’s Kokrajhar as mob attack sparks violent protests, arson; mobile internet suspended
The situation remains tense, with authorities deploying heavy security forces and suspending mobile internet services to prevent further escalation.
BUSINESS
Indian IT majors now command 36% of sector's global brand value; TCS in top two
The list of Indian brands in the world’s top 25 IT Services ranking increased from seven to eight, highlighting the sector’s depth, with leaders such as TCS and Infosys combining sustained revenue growth with advanced capabilities in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.
INDIA
Noida techie death: Builder Abhay Kumar arrested for criminal negligence
Abhay Kumar, owner of MZ Wishtown, a real estate project located in the Knowledge Park area, had been named in the FIR registered in connection with the engineer’s death
BUDGET
From independence to liberalisation and beyond: India's top 10 Union Budgets
Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the longest speech (2h42m), introducing a new tax regime without exemptions during her 2020-21 Budget presentation
POLITICS
What Nitin Nabin said in first speech as BJP president: 4 big takeaways
In his maiden address as the BJP chief, Nabin expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Narendra Modi and lauded the Prime Minister's continuous and tireless service for the nation.
BUSINESS
AMFI seeks tax relief, long-term equity investing incentives for mutual funds in Budget 2026
AMFI has recommended amending the definition of equity-oriented funds to include fund-of-funds that invest at least 90 percent of their corpus in equity-oriented mutual fund schemes.
BUSINESS
Live: Nifty at 3-month low, slips over 400 pts in 2 days | Closing Bell
Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Osho Krishan, Sr. Analyst, Technical & Derivative Research, Angel One Ltd and Aishvarya Dadheech, Founder & CIO, Fident Asset Manegement
INDIA
'Why does a state need a Governor?' Stalin on RN Ravi walking out of TN Assembly over national anthem issue
The Governor demanded that the national anthem be played after the Tamil Anthem and when Speaker Appavu refused, he walked without reading the opening address.
BUSINESS
Evolution of Union Budget in India: Key milestones from Black Budget to GST era
From Free India’s first Budget to GST and trust-based governance, a timeline of fiscal turning points
INDIA
Operation Trashi-I: JeM terrorists survived on Maggi, rice in Kargil-style bunker at 12,000 ft in J&K’s Kishtwar
The stone-lined bunker, designed to withstand encounters and extreme weather, had sheltered the terrorists for months.
INDIA
Explained: Why India is racing to build its own Light Water Nuclear Reactor
LWRs dominate the global nuclear reactor market and officials acknowledge that without embedding Indian firms in international supply chains linked to this technology, breaking into the export market would remain challenging.
INDIA
Buying a diamond? New BIS rules define what can—and can’t—be called a diamond
The new standard establishes a clear and enforceable framework for diamond terminology, drawing a firm distinction between natural diamonds and laboratory-grown diamonds
BUSINESS
Materials science startup Whizzo raises $15 million in Series A led by Fundamentum
Funds to drive materials science research, build in-house IP, and double export markets to more than over 30 countries
