INDIA
Rs 3.25 lakh crore Rafale fighter jet deal set for key Defence Ministry meeting this week: Report
Rafale News: Under the proposal, most of the Rafale jets will be manufactured in India with an indigenous content of around 30 per cent, while 12–18 aircraft are likely to be procured in fly-away condition for the Indian Air Force
BUSINESS
GRE Renew Enertech IPO fully booked; Indo SMC issue subscribed 94% on day 1
Both public issues from Ahmedabad-based companies are set to close on January 16.
WORLD
China warns retaliation as Trump’s Iran tariff threat targets the discount oil Beijing depends on
China warned of countermeasures after Donald Trump threatened 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran, raising risks to Beijing’s oil imports.
INDIA
Cold wave warning: Chandigarh records coldest night in 9 yrs; video shows sub-zero temperature in Gurugram - WATCH
Cold wave alert: Chandigarh registered a minimum temperature of 2.8 degrees Celsius—the coldest recorded in nine years for the Union Territory.
BUSINESS
US core inflation cools to 2.6% in December, easing pressure on the Fed
US core inflation rose less than expected in December, reinforcing hopes of easing price pressures as the Federal Reserve weighs its next move on rates.
BUSINESS
ICICI Lombard net profit slips 9% in Q3 on higher costs, claims
On a one-nine (1/n) basis, profit after tax (PAT) stood at Rs 659 crore, compared with Rs 724 crore in the year-ago quarter. PAT came in at Rs 680 crore.
BUSINESS
FIIs net sell shares worth Rs 1500 crores, DIIs net buy Rs 1182 crore shares on January 13
During the session, DIIs purchased shares worth Rs 15,445 crore and sold shares worth Rs 14,263 crore. On the other hand, FIIs bought shares worth Rs 13,495 crore but sold shares totalling Rs 11,995 crore.
INDIA
'China stands ready': Beijing backs 'greater BRICS' cooperation as India sets 2026 agenda
China backs deeper BRICS cooperation after India launches BRICS 2026 agenda, as New Delhi pushes for reforms in global institutions and multilateral order.
INDIA
J&K sacks five more govt staff over terror links, count since 2021 rises to 89
J&K sacks five government employees under Article 311(2)(c) over alleged terror links, taking total terminations since 2021 to 89.
INDIA
Why ISRO’s PSLV-C62 fell short: Ex-scientists explain what likely went wrong in crucial third stage
ISRO stated, 'The PSLV-C62 mission encountered an anomaly during the end of PS3 (third stage) of the vehicle. A detailed analysis has been initiated'
BUSINESS
Bharat Coking Coal IPO sees 147x subscription: First Indian IPO of 2026 draws bids worth Rs 1.17 lakh crore
Qualified institutional buyers bid for 24.61 billion shares of Bharat Coking Coal, about 311 times the number of shares on offer for them, leading the subscription demand for the IPO
BUSINESS
RBI receives almost 3X bids at USD/INR buy-sell swap auction; accepts $10 bn
The near leg or spot leg is on January 16, 2026, and the far leg is on January 16, 2029.
INDIA
Ahead of 2026 polls, Puducherry approves Rs 3,000 Pongal grant for ration card holders
With Puducherry heading into Assembly elections later this year, the approval of the Pongal grant is being seen as a politically significant welfare measure aimed at reaching households across the Union Territory during the festive season.
WORLD
'He did it very bravely': Kyiv’s rare praise for Modi as envoy signals Zelenskyy’s India visit
Ukraine expects President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to visit India soon and plans a joint commission meeting to boost business and strategic cooperation.
INDIA
Actions by Bangladeshi forces not directed against India: Army chief Dwivedi
He said all three Services are maintaining active contact with their counterparts.
DEFENCE
With Pinaka, Pralay and BrahMos at core, India needs its own dedicated 'Rocket Force Command', says army chief
Speaking to the media during his annual Army Day press conference, he said modern warfare has blurred the distinction between rockets and missiles, with both now capable of delivering decisive impact
INDIA
‘Not gender equality, but neutrality’: What the Army chief said on women in combat roles
Speaking at his first press conference of 2026, General Dwivedi said the Army’s approach was different from broader societal structures, which continue to be organised along gender lines.
ENTERTAINMENT
Dhurandhar drives record footfalls for PVR INOX; December box office performance stands out
Last year, as many as 37 films crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the Indian box office, spanning Hindi, regional, and global titles.
POLITICS
Vijay's film triggers political row as Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Tamil culture’ remark draws BJP's Jallikattu swipe
"It was Rahul Gandhi's Congress led UPA Govt which insulted the sentiment, culture and pride of Tamil people by demeaningly terming the revered Jallikattu barbaric, says BJP.
INDIA
Kathua encounter breaks out during search op in Billawar; Jaish commander ‘likely trapped’
An encounter broke out during a search operation in Jammu’s Kathua district, with security forces exchanging fire with terrorists in the Billawar area.
BUSINESS
Footwear firm RedTape shares settle 10% higher as report says founders eye stake sale, tap Blackstone, KKR
RedTape is seeking proposals from private equity firms Blackstone and KKR, as its founding family looks to sell a majority stake.
BUSINESS
Nifty Reclaims 25,700 Amid Expiry Day Volatility| Banks Back In Green| Closing Bell Live
Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Sandip Agarwal, Fund Manager, Sowilo Investment Managers and Osho Krishan, Sr. Analyst, Technical & Derivative Research, Angel One Ltd
INDIA
'Any leader who has been to jail': Owaisi questions RSS role in India's freedom struggle
He criticised the ruling BJP for using such narratives to push its Hindutva agenda and distract from governance failures.
DEFENCE
Army chief outlines India's mega drone push: 5,000 per command, 100 km strike range
India has already test-fired drones with a range of about 100 km and plans to extend this further, army chief said.
