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Valentino Garavani, leading Italian fashion designer, dies at 93

Valentino one of Italys leading fashion designers died on Monday at his Roman residence his foundation announced. He was 93 years old

Valentino Garavani, leading Italian fashion designer, dies at 93
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

Donald Trump may quickly replace tariffs after court action, say reports

The Supreme Court could rule on the tariffs in the coming weeks, and possibly as early as Tuesday

Donald Trump may quickly replace tariffs after court action, say reports
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 10:07 PM IST

India, UAE agree to boost ties, finalise LNG deal at leaders' meeting

The two sides also witnessed the finalisation of a 10-year agreement for ‌the supply of 0.5 ​million metric tons of LNG by Abu Dhabi state oil firm ‍ADNOC to India's Hindustan Petroleum Corp ‍Ltd

India, UAE agree to boost ties, finalise LNG deal at leaders' meeting
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 8:48 PM IST

Gold, silver hit record highs after Donald Trump's EU tariff warning

Gold and silver scale record highs as Trump's tariff threats over Greenland spur a global flight to safe-haven assets

Gold, silver hit record highs after Donald Trump's EU tariff warning
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 5:59 PM IST

Trump's Greenland threat puts Europe back in US tariff crosshairs

The shock move has rattled through industry and sent shockwaves through markets amid fears of a return to the volatility of last year's trade war

Trump's Greenland threat puts Europe back in US tariff crosshairs
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 4:51 PM IST

Everstone to sell stake in Burger King operator Restaurant Brands Asia

Under the deal, Restaurant Brands Asia will get a new strategic investor, said the two sources, who declined to be named as the matter is confidential

Everstone to sell stake in Burger King operator Restaurant Brands Asia
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 4:11 PM IST

MRPL explores buying Venezuelan oil as it halts Russian crude imports

The US in October sanctioned Russia's two largest oil producers - Rosneft and Lukoil - giving companies until November 21 to wind down dealings with them

MRPL explores buying Venezuelan oil as it halts Russian crude imports
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

Rising state borrowings complicate RBI's rate playbook, pressures yields

Rising state bond supply, which offers higher yields than debt, is pushing investors to demand more from govt securities, complicating RBI's efforts to lower borrowing costs despite recent rate cuts

Rising state borrowings complicate RBI's rate playbook, pressures yields
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

RBI proposes linking Brics' digital currencies to cut reliance on US dollar

India will host the summit, which will be held later this year. If the recommendation is accepted, a proposal to link the digital currencies of Brics members would be put forward for the first time

RBI proposes linking Brics' digital currencies to cut reliance on US dollar
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 11:39 AM IST

Pentagon puts 1,500 troops on alert for possible Minnesota deployment

The US Army placed the units on prepare-to-deploy orders in case violence in the midwestern state escalates, the officials said, though it is not clear whether any of them will be sent

Pentagon puts 1,500 troops on alert for possible Minnesota deployment
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 12:50 AM IST

Maruti Suzuki plans expansion, to invest ₹35,000 cr in new Gujarat plant

Production at the plant is expected to begin in financial year 2029 and will add to the annual production capacity of 2.4 million vehicles for Maruti

Maruti Suzuki plans expansion, to invest ₹35,000 cr in new Gujarat plant
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

YES Bank Q3FY26 results: Profit jumps 55% as provisions for bad loans fall

YES Bank's net interest income rose 10.8 per cent to ₹2,465 crore compared with ₹2,223 crore, as domestic loans grew 5.2 per cent

YES Bank Q3FY26 results: Profit jumps 55% as provisions for bad loans fall
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

Supreme Court plans rulings for Jan 20 with Trump's tariffs still undecided

The court indicated on its website on Friday that it may release decisions in argued cases next Tuesday when the justices take the bench during a scheduled sitting

Supreme Court plans rulings for Jan 20 with Trump's tariffs still undecided
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

Nestle India names Edouard Mac Nab as its new chief financial officer

He will succeed Svetlana Boldina, whose term as Nestle India's CFO is set to end on January 31

Nestle India names Edouard Mac Nab as its new chief financial officer
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 7:35 PM IST

Gold slips as strong US data, easing Iran tensions dent safe-haven demand

Gold prices slipped slightly as strong US economic data and easing tensions in Iran reduced safe-haven demand. Despite the dip, gold remained up for the week after hitting record highs

Gold slips as strong US data, easing Iran tensions dent safe-haven demand
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 4:06 PM IST

Govt may ease rules to boost foreign investment in domestic defence firms

India has sought to bolster funding for the defence sector following a short but deadly conflict with arch-rival Pakistan last May in which drones and fighter jets took centre stage

Govt may ease rules to boost foreign investment in domestic defence firms
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

Sebi proposes trade settlement mechanism to cut costs for offshore funds

The proposal comes at a time when foreign outflows from India have accelerated, weighed down by steep U.S. tariffs, ‍muted corporate earnings, and elevated equity valuations

Sebi proposes trade settlement mechanism to cut costs for offshore funds
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 3:45 PM IST

India's clean energy firms oppose revocation of connectivity over delays

The paper proposed options such as auctioning surrendered capacity and deeming connectivity surrendered if PPAs remain unsigned for more than 12 months

India's clean energy firms oppose revocation of connectivity over delays
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

Asian stocks hit record highs as AI rally returns, dollar stays firm

Overnight, gains in technology and financial stocks sent Wall Street higher, with Nasdaq futures up 0.4 per cent in the Asian session

Asian stocks hit record highs as AI rally returns, dollar stays firm
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

Maersk to resume using Suez Canal route that could bring down freight rates

Shipping companies are weighing a return to the critical Asia-Europe trade corridor after vessels were rerouted around Africa in late 2023 after attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthis

Maersk to resume using Suez Canal route that could bring down freight rates
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:33 AM IST