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Army recovers ammunition, IED likely dropped by drone from J&K's Poonch

The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was called to the spot, and they later defused the IED through a controlled explosion, the officials said

Army recovers ammunition, IED likely dropped by drone from J&K's Poonch
Updated On : 02 Jan 2026 | 6:47 AM IST

PM Modi to flag off Vande Bharat sleeper train between Guwahati and Kolkata

On catering facilities, Vaishnaw said trains originating from Guwahati will serve Assamese cuisine, while those starting from Kolkata will offer Bengali food

PM Modi to flag off Vande Bharat sleeper train between Guwahati and Kolkata
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

98.41% of ₹2,000 banknotes withdrawn since May 2023 returned: RBI

About 98.41 per cent of the high-value banknotes in circulation as of May 19, 2023, have since been returned

98.41% of ₹2,000 banknotes withdrawn since May 2023 returned: RBI
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

Coal India posts 4.6% output growth in December, but offtake drops 5.2%

Coal India on Thursday reported a 4.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in production and a 5.2 per cent fall in offtake in December.

Coal India posts 4.6% output growth in December, but offtake drops 5.2%
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

Power consumption rises 7% to 138.39 billion units in Dec amid cold wave

The peak power demand had touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. The previous all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023

Power consumption rises 7% to 138.39 billion units in Dec amid cold wave
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

ATF prices cut 7.3% in January, commercial LPG cylinder hiked ₹111

ATF price in Delhi was cut by Rs 7,353.75 per kilolitre, or 7.3 per cent, to ₹92,323.02 per kl, according to state-owned fuel retailers

ATF prices cut 7.3% in January, commercial LPG cylinder hiked ₹111
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

Rupee slips 10 paise to close at 89.97 against dollar amid fund outflows

Forex traders said the USD/INR pair traded in a tight range, as support from easing crude oil prices was offset by a positive tone in the US dollar index and foreign fund outflows

Rupee slips 10 paise to close at 89.97 against dollar amid fund outflows
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

RBI governor urges staff to sharpen supervision, regulatory focus

The RBI staff must sharpen their knowledge, enhance their analytical capabilities, embrace technology, and continuously make improvements in processes, Governor Sanjay Malhotra added

RBI governor urges staff to sharpen supervision, regulatory focus
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

Even the sky may not be the limit as AI data centres prepare for orbit

Some tech leaders are concerned that AI race will exhaust available land, energy. The solution might lie in orbit

Even the sky may not be the limit as AI data centres prepare for orbit
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

Gen Z protests: Nepal probe panel to summon Oli over use of force

Oli has publicly stated that he would not appear before the commission, questioning its legitimacy and impartiality

Gen Z protests: Nepal probe panel to summon Oli over use of force
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki to decide soon on revising small car prices: Official

The year also marked the commencement of export of Suzuki's first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the e VITARA from its Hansalpur facility

Maruti Suzuki to decide soon on revising small car prices: Official
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 9:47 PM IST

RBI flags high-cost distribution pressures in insurance sector growth model

Total premium income grew to ₹11.9 lakh crore in 2024-25 from ₹8.3 lakh crore in 2020-21, reflecting consistent market expansion and stable financial intermediation capacity

RBI flags high-cost distribution pressures in insurance sector growth model
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 8:43 PM IST

Bharat Taxi to roll out by January-end after successful pilot in Delhi

The digital platform, operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd, was introduced in the capital on a pilot basis on December 2, 2024

Bharat Taxi to roll out by January-end after successful pilot in Delhi
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

ED freezes fresh ₹192-cr deposits of WinZO in money laundering case

The company, the agency alleged, was in possession of users' monies worth ₹43 crore, even after the ban on real money online gaming by the Union government (in late 2024)

ED freezes fresh ₹192-cr deposits of WinZO in money laundering case
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 7:56 PM IST

NMDC sees 15% growth in December iron ore output, sales grow 19%

The miner produced 5.40 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore in December 2025, higher than 4.71 MT in the same month in 2024

NMDC sees 15% growth in December iron ore output, sales grow 19%
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 7:19 PM IST

Punjab govt extends tax dues settlement scheme deadline till March 31

The scheme, launched on October 1, was earlier set to end on December 31

Punjab govt extends tax dues settlement scheme deadline till March 31
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

UP SIR: Permanent migration led to 28.8 mn uncollectable voter forms

Another 25,47,207 electors (1.65 per cent) were found enrolled elsewhere, while 7,74,472 forms (0.50 per cent) fell under "other reasons" such as incomplete or incorrect details

UP SIR: Permanent migration led to 28.8 mn uncollectable voter forms
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 6:18 PM IST

Swiggy, Zomato see New Year's Eve order surge despite gig workers' strike

The Gig & Platform Service Workers Union (GIPSWU) said over 1 lakh workers from 22 cities joined the strike, including 14,000 of its members from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and others

Swiggy, Zomato see New Year's Eve order surge despite gig workers' strike
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 6:09 PM IST

Hyundai Motor India records 6.6% sales growth to 58,702 units in Dec

This includes monthly domestic sales of 42,416 units and exports of 16,286 units, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in a statement

Hyundai Motor India records 6.6% sales growth to 58,702 units in Dec
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 6:08 PM IST

Wheat sowing almost complete, prospects bright this rabi: Agri Commissioner

More than 73 per cent of the sown area has been planted with climate-resilient and bio-fortified seed varieties that will help counter any weather aberrations

Wheat sowing almost complete, prospects bright this rabi: Agri Commissioner
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 5:41 PM IST