Page 220 - Latest News
BJP triumphs over Thackerays in Mumbai, trumps Pawars in Pune civic polls
The BJP-led alliance was set to bag around 125 of 227 seats in BMC, which is India's richest civic body, whose budget for 2025-26 is a whopping Rs 74,427 crore
 "BJP triumphs over Thackerays in Mumbai, trumps Pawars in Pune civic polls")
Tech Wrap Jan 16: Insta reel translation, MediaTek D chips, Subway Surfers
Instagram reels AI translations. MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, 8500 chips. Subway Surfers city to launch Feb 26. BenQ 2K gaming monitor. Google TranslateGemma. Realme Buds Clip
 "Tech Wrap Jan 16: Insta reel translation, MediaTek D chips, Subway Surfers")
H-1B visa alternative: Why O-1 visa is gaining popularity among immigrants
O-1 visa approvals touched 39,000 in 2025, even as H-1B filings from large IT firms declined
 "H-1B visa alternative: Why O-1 visa is gaining popularity among immigrants")
Foreign exchange reserves increase $392 million to $687.19 billion
In the previous reporting week, the overall kitty had dropped by $9.809 billion to $686.80 billion
 "Foreign exchange reserves increase $392 million to $687.19 billion")
Tata Technologies Q3 results: Net profit declines 96% to ₹6.64 crore
Consolidated revenue from operations in the quarter under review stood at Rs 1,365.73 crore, as against Rs 1,317.38 crore in the year-ago period
 "Tata Technologies Q3 results: Net profit declines 96% to ₹6.64 crore")
Mumbai civic polls: 52.94% turnout recorded; down from 55.53% in 2017
Of the over 10.3 million eligible voters in the metropolis, 52.94 per cent exercised their franchise on Thursday between 7.30 am and 5.30 pm
 "Mumbai civic polls: 52.94% turnout recorded; down from 55.53% in 2017")
VEXAS syndrome: When inflammation defies treatment and routine tests
First described in 2020, VEXAS syndrome links genetics, inflammation and blood disorders and is forcing doctors to rethink how treatment-resistant inflammation is diagnosed
 "VEXAS syndrome: When inflammation defies treatment and routine tests")
Tech Mahindra Q3 results: Net profit rises 14% at ₹1,122 cr, revenue up 8%
The company's revenue from operations grew 8.34 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹14,393 crore from ₹13,285 crore in Q3FY25
 "Tech Mahindra Q3 results: Net profit rises 14% at ₹1,122 cr, revenue up 8%")
Budget 2026 and affordable housing: Experts on what could change for buyers
From EMIs to GST tweaks, industry leaders break down what buyers can expect.
 "Budget 2026 and affordable housing: Experts on what could change for buyers")
NBFCs seek lower Sarfaesi limit for debt resolution, better harmonisation
Non-banking financial companies are taken up the matter with the Reserve Bank of India and the ministry of finance, seeking the same threshold that banks and some other lenders enjoy
 "NBFCs seek lower Sarfaesi limit for debt resolution, better harmonisation")
GTA Online adds 'Mansion Raid' mode with double rewards and cash bonuses
Rockstar Games has introduced Mansion Raid adversary mode in GTA Online, featuring close-quarters combat inside luxury properties and double GTA currency and reward points during its launch week
 "GTA Online adds 'Mansion Raid' mode with double rewards and cash bonuses")
Now, Google lets you change your account email address: Here's how to do it
Google has shared a step-by-step guide explaining how users can change their @gmail.com email address while keeping the same account, data, and access to Google services
 "Now, Google lets you change your account email address: Here's how to do it")
Bharat Forge secures drone supply orders for armed forces worth ₹300 crore
The deal covers a range of indigenous unmanned systems, including Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms and loitering munitions
 "Bharat Forge secures drone supply orders for armed forces worth ₹300 crore")
Wipro Q3FY26 results: Net profit falls 7% to ₹3,119 cr; dividend declared
Wipro said the profit decline was due to the implementation of new labour codes, which resulted in a one-time provision of ₹302.8 crore
 "Wipro Q3FY26 results: Net profit falls 7% to ₹3,119 cr; dividend declared")
Datanomics: Indian Army's capital expenditure share stuck at 18.54%
Even as it faces active terror threats, the Indian Army's share of defence capital spending has fallen sharply, lagging behind the Air Force and Navy
 "Datanomics: Indian Army's capital expenditure share stuck at 18.54%")
iPhone Fold may launch in 2026 with A20 Pro chip, C2 modem: What to expect
Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to arrive alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series, with reports pointing to a 2nm A20 Pro chip, a new in-house C2 modem, and a 7.8-inch folding display
 "iPhone Fold may launch in 2026 with A20 Pro chip, C2 modem: What to expect")
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus may launch with similar specs to S25 Plus: Report
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 Plus could arrive with a familiar display setup, as recent reports point to minimal changes compared to the Galaxy S25 Plus
 "Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus may launch with similar specs to S25 Plus: Report")
Number of life insurance policies surge to 18.4 million in April-Dec FY26
Policies sold by public sector LIC slipped by 0.50 per cent YoY to 11.67 million, while policies sold by private life insurers grew 5.74 per cent annually to 6.82 mn
 "Number of life insurance policies surge to 18.4 million in April-Dec FY26")
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")
Leela Palaces Hotels Q3 results: Consolidated net profit doubles to ₹148 cr
During the quarter under review, its total expenses also rose to Rs 219.60 crore, from Rs 183.51 crore a year ago
 "Leela Palaces Hotels Q3 results: Consolidated net profit doubles to ₹148 cr")