POLITICS
Nitin Nabin elected as new BJP president unopposed, replaces JP Nadda
Nitin Nabin to officially assume charge as the new BJP president on January 20.
BUSINESS
Polycab shares snap 6-day losses to rise up to 4% on strong December quarter results
Polycab India reported a 36 percent year-on-year rise in consolidated profit for the third quarter, while revenue jumped 46 percent.
BUSINESS
PNB Q3 results: PAT rises 13% YoY to Rs 5,100 crore
PNB Q3 results: On a sequential basis, net profit rose 4 percent.
INDIA
'Selective targeting of India unfair, unjustified': EAM Jaishankar says Poland shouldn't help fuel terrorism in neighbourhood
Speaking during talks with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in New Delhi, Jaishankar said Poland should not “help fuel terrorist infrastructure” in the region, a reference that followed the Polish foreign minister’s recent visit to Pakistan.
INDIA
After Maharashtra civic poll row, Bengaluru municipal elections to return to ballot papers
The move follows a recommendation made by the Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka Cabinet last year to conduct local body elections using ballot papers.
WORLD
‘No Nobel, No Peace’: Trump links Greenland bid to Peace Prize snub
The Nobel Peace Prize isn’t decided by the Norwegian government but is awarded by an independent committee
BUSINESS
Shadowfax IPO GMP rises up to 9% ahead of share sale on Jan 20; check key details
Shares of Shadowfax are expected to list on January 28 on the bourses.
INDIA
Mulayam Yadav’s son Prateek Yadav announces divorce from wife Aparna Yadav in Instagram post, calls her 'selfish', 'family destroyer'
The post quickly sparked widespread discussion on social media, with Prateek Yadav sharing a strongly worded message in which he accused Aparna Yadav of being selfish and blamed her for disrupting his family life.
INDIA
‘Bury the rulers’: After civic poll setback, Raj Thackeray asks corporators to turn municipal houses into ‘battlegrounds’
Thackeray, while addressing party workers and supporters, congratulated elected corporators of both the MNS and Shiv Sena, noting that the elections were fought in unfavourable situations
BUSINESS
IndiGo shares rise 3.5% despite record Rs 22-crore fine over flight cancellations; Jefferies sees penalty 'relatively modest'
Between December 3 and 5, the DGCA said, 2,507 flights were cancelled and 1,852 flights were delayed, impacting over 3 lakh passengers at airports across the country
INDIA
Pakistani link emerges in harrowing job scam that ensnared hundreds of Indians
Several victims who were lured during the scam informed officials that they were recruited by Pakistani agents
INDIA
JD(U) MLA Anant Singh caught smoking inside Bihar hospital, video triggers outrage | Watch
According to several reports, the footage is from Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) in Patna, where Singh has been undergoing medical examinations while lodged in Beur jail.
POLITICS
'Time will answer everything': DK Shivakumar after meeting Congress high command
When asked whether chief ministerial discussions took place during an earlier interaction with Gandhi at Mysuru airport, he had said such matters were not meant for public discussion.
INDIA
'No pay till work is done': Rajashthan collector’s push for welfare delivery
According to Collector Arun Kumar Hasija, the decision was aimed at energising the district administration and ensuring the timely delivery of benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).
INDIA
Noida shocker: 10-year-old on ventilator; CRPF constable and wife under scanner over brutal abuse
The child reportedly remains on ventilator support, with medical reports indicating severe injuries -- including critically low haemoglobin levels (1.9), fractured ribs and torn nails
INDIA
Time for next generation to lead, seniors to step aside: Nitin Gadkari
The Union minister also underlined the importance of balanced development across the industrial sector, agriculture and allied activities, and the services sector for the overall growth of any region.
BUSINESS
Union budget 2026 may grant infrastructure status to aircraft: Report
If implemented, the proposal would help airlines raise funds for aircraft acquisition at more competitive rates.
BUDGET
Budget 2026 expectations Updates: Markets, tax reforms, and investor expectations ahead of Feb 1
Budget 2026 expectations live updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget on February 1, with live trading sessions on both the NSE and BSE.
POLITICS
With Devendra Fadnavis in Davos, BMC power-sharing talks likely to drag through January
Apart from negotiations between the ruling Mahayuti partners, the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the delay is also due to the statutory process governing the mayoral election, which can begin only after the new House is formally constituted.
BUSINESS
Live: Can Nifty breach 25,900 after RIL, HDFC Bank Q3 results? | Opening Bell
The Nifty snapped its two-day losing streak to close marginally higher, though an early rally lost steam as selling pressure emerged near the 25,900 mark. IT stocks led the gains after strong Q3 results from Infosys boosted sector sentiment, while banks showed resilience. In contrast, pharma and metal stocks remained under pressure. Broader markets were mixed, with midcaps edging higher and smallcaps slipping. Going ahead, market direction will be guided by Q3 earnings and global cues, with results from IndiGo, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Eternal lined up this week. This morning, global cues were weak. US markets ended lower overnight while Asian markets also started largely on a negative note. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Hemen Kapadia, Technical Associate, DRChoksey Finservv and Vipul Bhowar, Senior Director, Head of Equities, Waterfield Advisors.
INDIA
‘Bail before conviction should be matter of right’: Ex-CJI Chandrachud weighs in amid Umar Khalid row
The remarks were made at the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival in response to a question regarding the Supreme Court’s recent refusal to grant bail to activist Umar Khalid in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case
BUSINESS
India plans single-statement snapshot for all savings and investments: Monthly view across banks, mutual funds, and insurance
The proposal is being discussed among financial regulators to give investors a consolidated picture across asset classes.
INDIA
UAE President to visit India today for wide-ranging talks on trade, security and regional issues
His visit to India comes against the backdrop of mounting instability in the Middle East, marked by a sharp deterioration in Iran-US relations, lingering tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over Yemen, and an unsettled political situation in Gaza
BUSINESS
IndiGo faces test on 2,000-flight schedule as pilot duty rule exemption nears end
The airline has shared details of its pilot hiring plans and has been conducting trial runs using its scheduling software to align available crew strength with the number of flights planned
