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Mines ministry announces policy to extract critical minerals from tailings

Tailings refer to the leftover waste material after valuable minerals are extracted from crushed ore, forming a slurry of rock particles, water and processing chemicals

Mines ministry announces policy to extract critical minerals from tailings
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 5:12 PM IST

Child insurance plans suit risk-averse parents seeking assured goals

Those prioritising higher returns and greater flexibility may prefer term cover with mutual fund investments

Child insurance plans suit risk-averse parents seeking assured goals
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 5:11 PM IST

UPI-based EPF withdrawals may start by April: What changes for members

The proposed system promises quicker access to EPF money, with limits

UPI-based EPF withdrawals may start by April: What changes for members
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 5:10 PM IST

Delayed Apple Siri features could arrive with Gemini's help: What to expect

Apple delayed AI-powered Siri features due to reliability concerns. With Google's Gemini now powering Apple's foundation models, those same features and more may finally become possible

Delayed Apple Siri features could arrive with Gemini's help: What to expect
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 5:04 PM IST

L&T Realty acquires land rights in Mumbai's Lower Parel for ₹448 crore

L&T Realty acquires land rights in Mumbai's Lower Parel for ₹448.6 crore to develop a commercial office project in one of the city's prime micro-markets

L&T Realty acquires land rights in Mumbai's Lower Parel for ₹448 crore
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 5:00 PM IST

Soon, WhatsApp Web may support group calling for up to 32 users: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly testing group voice and video calling on its web client, with support for up to 32 participants, along with call links and scheduled calls

Soon, WhatsApp Web may support group calling for up to 32 users: Report
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 4:56 PM IST

Delhi govt plans to upskill 120K registered construction workers

The training partners will provide employment-relevant training aligned with recognised standards to equip the workers with practical skills for better job opportunities

Delhi govt plans to upskill 120K registered construction workers
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 4:53 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

Bharat Coking Coal rallies 77% as shares make strong market debut

The stellar debut follows an encouraging response to its Rs 1,071 crore IPO, the first on the mainboard during calendar 2026

Bharat Coking Coal rallies 77% as shares make strong market debut
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 4:48 PM IST

JioHotstar annual premium plan to cost more from Jan 28; check prices here

JioHotstar said existing subscribers will continue on their current plans and prices, provided their auto-renewal settings remain active

JioHotstar annual premium plan to cost more from Jan 28; check prices here
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 4:35 PM IST

61% airline travellers say DGCA penalty on IndiGo not sufficient: Survey

The DGCA imposed a record penalty of ₹22.20 crore on IndiGo for regulatory non-compliance, mainly linked to failures in implementing revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms

61% airline travellers say DGCA penalty on IndiGo not sufficient: Survey
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 4:32 PM IST

Hindustan Zinc Q3FY26 result: Profit jumps 46% to ₹3,916 cr, revenue up 28%

Hindustan Zinc's growth in Q3 was supported by higher production, rising zinc and silver prices, lower production costs, a stronger dollar, and improved by-product realisations

Hindustan Zinc Q3FY26 result: Profit jumps 46% to ₹3,916 cr, revenue up 28%
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

Budget 2026-27: Fertiliser industry seeks duty cuts, subsidy reforms

The FAI has demanded exemption or reduction of basic customs duty on inputs such as ammonia, phosphoric acid, sulphuric acid, rock phosphate and sulphur

Budget 2026-27: Fertiliser industry seeks duty cuts, subsidy reforms
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 4:23 PM IST

PNB's Q3FY26 results: Net profit jumps over 13% to ₹5,100 crore

Punjab National Bank posts its highest-ever quarterly profit in Q3FY26, aided by strong non-interest income, improved asset quality and higher capital adequacy

PNB's Q3FY26 results: Net profit jumps over 13% to ₹5,100 crore
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

IMF raises India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.3% on strong economy

IMF has also revised India's GDP growth forecast to 6.4 per cent for fiscal year 2026-27 beginning April 1, 2026, from its earlier estimate of 6.2 per cent

IMF raises India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.3% on strong economy
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

China's birth rate hits record low: Why Chinese youth aren't having kids

Births in China fell to a record low in 2025 despite subsidies and policy shifts, as young Chinese delay marriage and parenthood amid high costs, job uncertainty and long working hours

China's birth rate hits record low: Why Chinese youth aren't having kids
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 4:21 PM IST

Sebi mulls ₹20,000 crore threshold to identify 'significant' market indices

Sebi has proposed a Rs 20,000 crore AUM threshold to classify significant indices, bringing key benchmarks used by mutual funds under its new index providers regulations

Sebi mulls ₹20,000 crore threshold to identify 'significant' market indices
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 4:20 PM IST

WPL 2026 GG vs RCB: Pitch report and key stats of BCA Stadium, Vadodara

In their most recent meeting, RCB Women emerged victorious by 32 runs. Batting first, RCB posted a total of 182/7, with Radha Yadav contributing 66 runs, Richa Ghosh adding 44, and Nadine de Klerk sco

WPL 2026 GG vs RCB: Pitch report and key stats of BCA Stadium, Vadodara
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 4:18 PM IST

Sony PS5 Pro to get PSSR upscaling tech upgrade by March: What to expect

Sony's next-generation upscaling technology, named PSSR 2.0, is expected to arrive on PS5 Pro by March this year, bringing improved image quality, higher frame rates, and better performance

Sony PS5 Pro to get PSSR upscaling tech upgrade by March: What to expect
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 4:14 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