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Defence ministry to discuss ₹3.25 trn 114 Rafale fighter jet deal this week

The indigenous content in the aircraft would be around 30 per cent only. Generally, the indigenous content required in Make in India deals is around 50-60 per cent

Dozens feared dead as ferry sinks on Niger River in northern Mali

The boat was carrying families and farmers who had just harvested rice, witnesses said, arriving after nightfall when docking is banned due to security measures

Iran aired nearly 100 coerced confessions from protesters, say activists

Activists say they are coerced confessions, long a staple of Iran's hard-line state television, the only broadcaster in the country. And these videos are coming at an unprecedented clip

Pongal a global festival, cherished by Tamil community world over: PM Modi

The prime minister said that around the world, the Tamil community and those who cherish Tamil culture celebrate Pongal with great enthusiasm, and he was proud to be among them

Why cutoff percentile for NEET-PG counselling was reduced to 0 for SC, ST

All candidates from the reserved category who appeared for the exam, including those who scored as low as minus 40 marks, are now eligible to take part in counselling

Union Bank of India Q3 results: Net profit rises 9% to ₹5,017 cr, NPAs ease

Gross NPAs dropped by 79 basis points to 3.06 per cent, while net NPAs fell 31 basis points to 0.51 per cent as of December 2025

India's GDP to grow at 7.5-7.8% in FY26, 6.6-6.9% in FY27: Deloitte

Early in 2025, signals of external risks such as unpredictable trade policies, geopolitical tensions, and slowing growth among major partners prompted decisive action

After ATM fees, SBI increases IMPS transfer charges: Check new rates

Lender will end free high-value online IMPS transfers from Feb 15, as it recalibrates service pricing amid rising operational costs

Equity inflow in real estate rises 25% to record $14.25 bn in 2025: CBRE

Real estate consultant CBRE on Wednesday released a report, highlighting that land/development sites dominated the investment landscape, attracting over 46 per cent of the total inflows in 2025

Tech Mahindra's Q3 profit may rise 27% YoY; margins to improve: Analysts

Tech Mahindra Q3 results preview: The company's revenue for the quarter under review is expected to rise 7 per cent in Q3FY26, on average, to ₹14,196 crore as compared to ₹13,286 crore a year ago.

BMC elections: Voter card, 12 other identity proofs valid for polling

Municipal commissioner and district election officer Bhushan Gagrani on Tuesday said that voters must establish their identity at the polling station by presenting a photo identity card

Here's why Rhi Magnesita India share price rose 5% in trade on Jan 14

Rhi Magnesita India has informed the exchanges that its Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Alvaro Martin Rivero as an additional director of the company

PM Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and Uttarayan

Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun in the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar), celebrated as a mid-winter harvest festival

US SC likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports

The justices are evaluating claims of sex discrimination lodged by transgender people versus the need for fair competition for women and girls, the main argument made by the states

Dredging Corporation zooms 26% in 1 week, stock hits 52-week high

The stock price of the PSU company hit a fresh 52-week high at ₹1,159.15, and has zoomed 106 per cent from its October 2025 low of ₹561.70 on the BSE.

NPS reforms: Panel set up on assured payouts, Vatsalya exit norms eased

Pension regulator overhauling National Pension System to introduce assured payouts and flexible withdrawal norms, aiming to bridge the gap between long-term savings and immediate liquidity needs

Fake liquor factory busted in Nagpur; ₹24 lakh stock, other items seized

They seized 1,090 litres of counterfeit liquor blend, 356 bottles of a liquor banned for sale in Maharashtra, and 90 bulk litres of another fake liquor

Executive Centre India gets Sebi nod for ₹2,600-cr IPO; check key details

Executive Centre India Limited is one of the early international brands to offer premium flexible workspace solutions in India

Microsoft revises timeline for retiring Lens app on Android and iOS devices

Microsoft has revised the timeline for retiring the Lens app, confirming new cutoff dates for downloads, support, and scanning, while directing users to OneDrive as the alternative

India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Playing 11, match timings, live streaming

Both India and New Zealand have made one change in their playing 11 for the second match