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Pakistan signs deal with Trump-linked crypto firm on $1 stablecoin

The announcement represents one of the first publicly announced tie-ups between World Liberty, a crypto-based finance platform launched in September 2024, and a sovereign state

Given improving prospects, rerating in ICICI Prudential stock is possible

ICICI Prudential reported steady VNB growth and stable margins in Q3FY26, with management guiding for stronger growth ahead, supporting the case for a stock re-rating

Elara pegs FY27 Nifty target at 30,000, sees earnings-driven gains

Elara Capital sees nearly 17 per cent upside in the Nifty by FY27, with the next phase of market gains expected to be driven by corporate earnings growth rather than valuation expansion

Delhi may allow one-month window to register unregistered e-rickshaws

According to the official data of the Delhi government, 204,131 e-rickshaws are registered on the Vahan dashboard as of January 2026

70% of Nifty 500 stocks in red in Jan 2026: What's next for Indian markets?

Indian stock markets start 2026 on a weak note, with 70 per cent of Nifty 500 stocks in red amid FII selling, global uncertainty, and tariff worries

Bangladesh cricket row: Players vow to withdraw unless Najmul Islam resigns

The controversy comes just days before two Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) matches scheduled for January 15, adding further tension to the ongoing dispute.

RBI mandates auto transfer of unresolved plaints to internal ombudsman

The RBI has directed banks and eligible NBFCs to automatically escalate partially resolved or rejected complaints to the internal ombudsman and convey final decisions within 30 days

Maharashtra overtakes Tamil Nadu in NITI's 2024 export preparedness index

Maharashtra has emerged as the most prepared large state in NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index 2024, overtaking Tamil Nadu as several other states gain ground

DC vs UPW HIGHLIGHTS WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals register first win; beat UP by 7 wickets

Jemimah Rodrigues' Delhi side has struggled early in the season, with two losses from their first two games despite a strong fight against Gujarat Giants Women.

Govt nudging companies to step up engagement with startups, says DPIIT secy

The government is urging corporates to work more closely with startups to support entrepreneurship, cut manufacturing costs and strengthen domestic supply chains, DPIIT secretary said

India, US restart virtual trade talks; Sergio Gor presents credentials

India and the US have resumed virtual talks on a bilateral trade deal after the holiday break, with both sides signalling commitment but no timeline yet for in-person negotiations

Growth momentum in direct mutual funds sustains even as markets wobble

Individual investors' AUM in direct plan soars 43% in 2025, far outpacing 11% growth in regular plan

Wholesale inflation climbs to eight-month high of 0.83% in December

India's wholesale price inflation rose to an eight-month high of 0.83 per cent in December, ending a two-month deflationary spell as food prices stabilised and core inflation firmed up

Delhi pollution pushes nebuliser, inhaler demand up by 60%: Survey

Nearly one-third of all nebuliser purchases were for children, reflecting the growing respiratory distress among younger age groups amid worsening air quality, the survey report noted

Oil refiners to report strong Q3 performance aided by high refining margins

The state-run refiners are expected to report gross refining margins of $10-13 per barrel in the third quarter of FY26, aided by strong product cracks and benign crude prices

Eyeing cofinancing with multilateral agencies, says IRFC CMD Dubey

IRFC is reinventing itself as IRFC 2.0, eyeing co-financing with multilateral agencies and refinancing projects to tap a potential Rs 1 trillion annual infrastructure financing opportunity

US pulls some staff from military bases amid Iran's threat of strikes

The US has started pulling some personnel from its military bases in West Asia as tensions with Iran grow and diplomatic contacts between both nations collapse, sparking fears of a wider conflict

NEET PG cut-off slashed to zero percentile to fill over 18,000 vacant seats

Revised criteria for reserved categories; doctor bodies criticise the move

Delhi HC asks DUSIB to use tents, subways as shelters near hospitals

The Bench also directed that Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital be impleaded as parties

The Emergency revisited: What it still tells us about power in India

Despite all the pledges that an Emergency will never happen again, this book asks whether India is worse off today than it was when fundamental rights were suspended