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US tariffs, shifting metrics and the risks facing India's economy in 2026
As the US disrupts global trade and India pushes major trade deals, 2026 will test whether reforms, new economic measures and shifting geopolitics can sustain India's growth momentum
 "US tariffs, shifting metrics and the risks facing India's economy in 2026")
Centre notifies revised draft rules for labour codes, seeks responses
Revised draft rules for the four Labour Codes clarify key provisions such as gratuity on 'wages' and gig worker registration, with stakeholder inputs invited for up to 45 days
 "Centre notifies revised draft rules for labour codes, seeks responses")
DRDO test-fires two Pralay missiles off Odisha coast, clears induction path
It is an indigenously developed weapon system featuring state-of-the-art navigation system to ensure high precision
 "DRDO test-fires two Pralay missiles off Odisha coast, clears induction path")
The ATM interchange conundrum: How to make the channel viable again
Stakeholders are pulling in different directions, and the ATM channel has to be reimagined to make it commercially viable. Are there any alternatives?
 "The ATM interchange conundrum: How to make the channel viable again")
Why fixing the RBI-government ties matters for India's growth ambitions
The relationship between the central bank and the government is holding back India's financial sector
 "Why fixing the RBI-government ties matters for India's growth ambitions")
Govt bans sale, use of oral formulations of nimesulide for human use
The Union Health Ministry has prohibited manufacture and sale of oral nimesulide formulations above 100 mg for human use, citing liver toxicity risks and acting on ICMR and DTAB recommendations
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India enters 2026: From the snake's caution to the horse's momentum
With liquidity easing, valuations normalising and earnings turning upward, India enters 2026 primed for selective outperformance - led by banks, consumption and smallcaps
 "India enters 2026: From the snake's caution to the horse's momentum")
27% immigrants avoid travel in and outside US to reduce risk: Survey
From undocumented migrants to H-1B holders and citizens, many immigrants say fear of scrutiny is quietly reshaping travel plans
 "27% immigrants avoid travel in and outside US to reduce risk: Survey")
Germany's Merz tells Europe to assert itself to safeguard peace, prosperity
In his New Year's speech, Merz pulled no punches, saying the "terrible" war raging on Europe's doorstep posed a direct threat to continental freedom and security
 "Germany's Merz tells Europe to assert itself to safeguard peace, prosperity")
UN clears 7% reduced budget for 2026 as US arrears strain finances
The US usually contributes 22% of the UN's regular budget, but the Trump administration has not paid the $826 million bill for 2025 and it still owes some $660 million in arrears
 "UN clears 7% reduced budget for 2026 as US arrears strain finances")
Centre to restrict cough syrup sales by unlicensed village pharmacists
Draft amendments propose removing "syrup" from Schedule K exemptions, tightening over-the-counter sales in small villages after Madhya Pradesh cough syrup deaths
 "Centre to restrict cough syrup sales by unlicensed village pharmacists")
IGL cuts piped cooking gas prices by ₹0.70 in Delhi, NCR from Jan 1
Indraprastha Gas Ltd, India's largest city gas retailer, on Wednesday announced a Rs 0.70 cut in prices of natural gas piped into household kitchens for cooking in Delhi and NCR towns.
 "IGL cuts piped cooking gas prices by ₹0.70 in Delhi, NCR from Jan 1")
US Visa Bulletin January 2026: What changes for Indian green card queues
January's bulletin advances key employment-based dates for India, while family-sponsored categories remain unchanged
 "US Visa Bulletin January 2026: What changes for Indian green card queues")
Oil prices head for biggest annual fall since 2020 on oversupply fears
U.S. crude and fuel inventories rose last week, market sources said, citing American Petroleum Institute figures on Tuesday
 "Oil prices head for biggest annual fall since 2020 on oversupply fears")
Growing external borrowings make NBFCs more vulnerable to rupee swings: RBI
RBI says NBFCs' higher foreign currency borrowing has helped steady funding costs, but it raises vulnerability to exchange rate volatility even with most exposure hedged
 "Growing external borrowings make NBFCs more vulnerable to rupee swings: RBI")
Cooling appliances to get costlier as BEE star ratings norm changes
Besides the fall of the Indian rupee against the US dollar and global increase of copper prices is also putting pressure on manufacturers' margins
 "Cooling appliances to get costlier as BEE star ratings norm changes")
RBI warns of risks in bank-NBFC interlinkages, asset concentration
The RBI's Financial Stability Report warns that banks are increasingly buying NBFC-originated loans to scale retail portfolios, with nearly 80 per cent of assets sourced from a limited set of non-bank
 "RBI warns of risks in bank-NBFC interlinkages, asset concentration")
Khaleda Zia's funeral prayer held in Bangladesh amid tight security
The funeral prayer (namaz-e-janaza) was held at the Manik Mia Avenue on Wednesday afternoon
 "Khaleda Zia's funeral prayer held in Bangladesh amid tight security")
Envoys of Quad nations hold rare public meeting at US Embassy in Beijing
The Indian Embassy here has not yet commented on the meeting. China, over the years, has been a strong critic of the Quad and has not yet reacted to the meeting
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China to impose 55% tariff on beef imports above quota from 2026
The new annual quota levels are set below import levels for the first 11 months of 2025 for top supplier Brazil as well as for Australia
