INDIA
Fresh parole for Dera chief: Here's how many days Gurmeen Ram Rahim has been out of jail since 2017
According to reports, this time he would be granted parole to attend the January 25 birth anniversary of Shah Satnam Singh, the second head of the Dera Sacha Sauda.
POLITICS
PM Modi's birthday message to Mamata Banerjee: 'Pray for her good health and long life'
Birthday wishes to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Didi. I pray for her good health and long life, says PM Modi on X.
INDIA
8 hours that landed X on MeitY's radar: How Grok's AI misuse sparked regulatory action
Grok's primary competitors, Google's Nano Banana and OpenAI's ChatGPT Images, do not permit users to morph personal photographs into objectionable imagery
INDIA
67% of Indore water samples fail safety test, report shows alarming lapses
The nationwide exercise, carried out between July and October 2024, evaluated drinking water samples for contamination indicators such as E. coli, total coliform bacteria, and pH levels.
BUSINESS
Live: Will US-Venezuela tensions derail Nifty's upmove? | Oil stocks in focus | Opening Bell
The Nifty scaled a fresh all-time high, closing above the 26,300 mark after breaking a key resistance zone and logging its third straight session of gains. The rally was led by realty, PSU banks and metal stocks, while the broader market continued to outperform, with the midcap index hitting a record high and smallcaps extending gains. FMCG was the only sector to end in the red. On the policy and macro front, the government cleared electronics manufacturing proposals worth Rs 41,800 crore, while December GST collections rose 6.1% year-on-year. Meanwhile, geopolitical risks resurfaced after US strikes on Venezuela, keeping global markets cautious despite Wall Street’s strong run. This morning, global cues were mixed. US futures were steady after a mixed close on Friday while Asian markets were largely positive. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Rajesh Palviya, Senior Vice President Research (Head Technical & Derivatives) at Axis Securities and Yogesh Patil, CIO-Equity at LIC Mutual Fund.
BUSINESS
Apple’s India-Made iPhones cross $50 billion in exports, boosted by PLI incentives: Report
The export figure is set to rise further, with three months still remaining in the five-year PLI window applicable to Apple
BUSINESS
Air India may get new CEO ahead of 2027 as Tata Sons scouts global talent: Report
Group chairman N Chandrasekaran is understood to have spoken with chief executives of at least two major carriers based in the UK and the US as potential successors to current Air India CEO Campbell Wilson
BUDGET
Budget 2026 Expectations: Will Nirmala Sitharaman present budget on Sunday, February 1?
Presenting the budget on weekends is not without precedent. Finance Minister Sitharaman delivered the budget on a Saturday in 2025.
INDIA
PM Modi to visit Somnath Temple on January 11
PM Modi news updates: PM Modi to visit Somnath Temple on January 11
STARTUP
Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal denies gig worker exploitation, says delivery partners get social security, fair pay
Goyal said India’s food delivery and quick commerce platforms were enabling economic mobility at a time when formal job creation remains constrained
STARTUP
Asked Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa to step down twice after acquisition, says Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal
Zomato acquired Blinkit, then known as Grofers, in 2022 for Rs 4,447 crore, or about $568 million at the time, in an all-stock deal
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Bajaj Finance, CSB Bank, Marico, Nibe, Kiri Industries, Ujjivan SFB, Sobha, Bank Of Baroda, Corona Remedies in focus on 5 January
Stocks to Watch, 5 January: Stocks like Corona Remedies, Equitas Small Finance Bank, Bank Of Baroda, Bandhan Bank, Bajaj Finance, Sobha, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, IDBI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, Hindustan Zinc, and Union Bank Of India will be in focus on January 5.
POLITICS
Not love, but fear: Fadnavis says Thackeray cousins’ tie-up is driven by panic ahead of BMC polls
'This is not a preeti sangam, but a bheeti sangam (the cousins have come together not out of love but out of fear),'Fadnavis said, addressing a campaign rally in north Mumbai
INDIA
Mukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani offer prayers at Sarangpur Hanuman temple - See pics
BUSINESS
Gold, silver set for a volatile week as US data, Fed signals and Maduro fallout keep investors on edge
Gold and silver prices are expected to see sharp swings in the coming week as investors track key US economic data and assess rising geopolitical uncertainty following the US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
POLITICS
If Trump can abduct Maduro, Modi can bring back 26/11 mastermind: Owaisi’s challenge to Centre
Asaduddin Owaisi’s remarks were aimed at questioning the Centre’s approach to bringing perpetrators of major terror attacks to justice, and came amid heightened political campaigning ahead of elections.
BUSINESS
US control of Venezuelan oil may unlock $1 billion stuck dues for India, lift output
India was once a major processor of Venezuelan heavy crude, importing more than 4,00,000 barrels per day at peak levels, until sweeping US sanctions and rising compliance risks forcibly shut down purchases in 2020
WORLD
Shock and unease ripple worldwide after US seizes Venezuela’s president
The American raid that captured Nicolás Maduro drew sharp condemnation across Latin America, cautious reactions in Europe and support from a handful of US allies.
BUSINESS
Will US military action on Venezuela have any impact on India's economy?
Securing control of Venezuelan crude oil was at the core of the US operation, India-based think tank GTRI said in a note
INDIA
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim granted 40-day parole again
The parole was approved by the Rohtak Divisional Commissioner, and Singh is expected to be released either on Sunday or Monday, officials said.
TRENDS
Employee asks for leave due to severe headache, boss asks for live location: 'It's not okay'
The viral post triggered a discussion on worsening workplace dynamics, where employees seeking legitimate medical leave face suspicion, humiliation, or pressure to justify their illness with documentation.
MARKETS
India likely to outperform global markets in 2026; asset allocation key: ICICI Pru MF's S Naren
Several international markets appear overvalued, particularly US technology stocks, while precious metals are showing signs of excessive optimism, Naren said
INDIA
Bangladesh seeks ICC’s attention after BCCI asks KKR to exclude Mustafizur Rahman
The reaction from Dhaka comes after protests in India over Mustafizur Rahman’s inclusion, following reports of attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, which ultimately led to the BCCI’s instruction to KKR to release the player.
WORLD
Pope Leo XIV calls for Venezuelan welfare to come first amid US attacks, urges peace and justice
India expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela after the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro, urging peaceful dialogue, while Elon Musk-backed Starlink offered free internet support and Indian leaders criticised the action as a violation of international law.
