INDIA
Rs 10 lakh to impregnate women? Bihar police bust bizarre online scam
According to the police, advertisements carrying headlines such as “All India Pregnant Job” and “All India Pregnant Service” were posted on platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp.
INDIA
How 1,275 kg of boneless chicken is part of Delhi’s Republic Day prep
The meat-throwing exercise will run from January 15 to January 26 across 20 identified locations in the capital, including high-risk zones such as the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, where black kite activity is typically high.
BUSINESS
India-US trade deal timeline uncertain; limited impact expected on Indian equities
Beyond tariffs, fund managers highlighted a broader structural shift in the global economy.
INDIA
Andhra Pradesh student goes missing in Alaska during solo winter trip, last traced on Dec 31
Karasani Hari Krishna Reddy, 24, went on a solo trip during the Christmas holidays on December 22
SPORTS
Malaysia Open: PV Sindhu falls to China’s Wang in semifinals
The two-time Olympic medallist struggled to maintain her rhythm against the world number two, committing several unforced errors and letting slip an 11-6 lead in the second game.
INDIA
Digital footprints, disputed ragging claims: What complicates the Dharamshala college death probe
With the teenager’s body cremated before a formal investigation could begin, police officials say physical evidence is limited. Investigators are now scrutinising a social media video posted by one of the four college mates accused of ragging the teenager.
INDIA
Madras HC slams Madurai authorities for failing to respond in lamp-lighting contempt case
Earlier this week, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court upheld Justice Swaminathan’s order allowing the lighting of the lamp, strongly rejecting the Tamil Nadu government’s claim that the ritual could disturb public peace.
INDIA
‘Not accurate’: India rejects US commerce secy’s claim that ‘PM didn’t call Trump’ on trade deal
The response came after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in a podcast that a trade deal with India did not go through because PM Modi did not call US President Donald Trump to finalise it
BUSINESS
Budget Expectations Updates: Finance Minister chairs Pre-Budget Consultation meeting with States, Union Territories
PODCAST
Tariff blow to markets, India shifts forex strategy & Gold ETFs continue to rule | MC Editor's Picks
Benchmark indices fall on Trump’s tariff threats but retail investors remain strong, there’s a significant shift in how India manages its forex reserves, India may begin largescale purchases of Venezuelan crude if US lifts sanctions, investors continue to seek safety in gold & PM Modi urges startups to think big - all this and much more in the latest Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks. Tune in.
INDIA
ED alleges ‘key evidence’ taken, explores Supreme Court route as Mamata calls raids 'chori'
ED may approach the Supreme Court over alleged obstruction during I-PAC raids, claiming Rs 20 crore hawala links; Mamata Banerjee denies wrongdoing.
WORLD
US signals ‘yes’ to India buying Venezuelan oil, but under Washington’s hand on the tap
The White House says it is open to India buying Venezuelan oil under a US-controlled framework, signaling a partial reopening of trade frozen by sanctions.
WORLD
'Everybody wants to be there': Trump calls Chevron, Exxon, Conoco for a Venezuela oil reset
Trump will meet top oil executives at the White House to discuss Venezuela’s oil, security and prices, as he claims Rs 8.3 trillion in potential investment.
INDIA
Jaipur drunk-driving horror: Speeding luxury car mows down 15 pedestrians, 1 dead; manhunt on
A speeding luxury car hit pedestrians in Jaipur’s Patrakar Colony, killing one and injuring 15. Police say occupants were intoxicated; one detained.
BUSINESS
Yajur Fibres IPO closes with 1.31 times subscription, Victory Electric Vehicles offer booked 97%
Both companies are set to finalise their IPO share allotment by January 12, while their equity shares will be available for trading on the BSE SME and NSE Emerge, effectively, on January 14.
WORLD
‘India, Pakistan were ready to go at it big’: Trump claims he stopped a war after ‘eight planes’ were shot down
Trump reiterated his claim that he stopped the India-Pakistan conflict and other wars, saying eight planes were shot down, even as India denies US mediation.
MARKETS
Trading continues on Jan 15, but settlement doesn’t: Read this before you hit ‘buy’ or ‘sell’
Equity and commodity segmnets will be open but currency and debt segmnets will be closed for the day.
WORLD
Why is X changing Iran’s flag emoji, and what message does the lion-and-sun send?
X will replace Iran’s flag emoji with the pre-1979 lion-and-sun symbol, a politically charged move announced as internet restrictions persist in Iran.
BUSINESS
BofA takes 0.66% stake in MTAR Tech; SocGen and Marshall Wace swap Rs 51 crore Tata Capital
MTAR Technologies shares may have reacted to the deal, rising 6.84 percent to Rs 2,689.7 amid high volumes, despite sharp sell-off in equity markets.
BUSINESS
US Equity fund inflows hit one-year high as emerging market flows extend six-week run: Elara Securities
US equity fund flows rose to $79 billion, the highest level in a year, driven by large inflows into iShares and Vanguard S&P 500 exchange-traded funds.
BUSINESS
Tamil Nadu to roll out state-backed quantum computing access for students, startups
Programme to offer remote access to a 4-qubit quantum computer in first phase; physical deployment under consideration later
BUSINESS
Motilal Oswal AMC pauses fresh inflows into Nifty Microcap 250 index fund after SEBI talks
The fund house added that further communication will follow once discussions with SEBI are concluded
INDIA
UP government extends Ayodhya non-veg ban to online food delivery platforms
Uttar Pradesh has extended the non-vegetarian food ban along Ayodhya pilgrimage routes to online delivery apps, hotels, homestays and guesthouses.
BUSINESS
Budget Session 2026 to run Jan 28–Apr 2; Union Budget on Feb 1, Economic Survey on Jan 29
Parliament’s Budget Session 2026 will run Jan 28–Apr 2 in two phases, with the Union Budget on Feb 1 and the Economic Survey tabled on Jan 29.
