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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani begins term by revoking Adam's executive orders

Among revoked orders was one barring city officials from procurement practices 'that discriminate against the State of Israel, Israeli citizens, or those associated with Israel'

US Coast Guard search for survivors after attacks on alleged drug boat

The Coast Guard dispatched a plane from Sacramento to search an area covering more than 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometres), while issuing an urgent warning to ships nearby

More oil tankers turn away from Venezuela amid US threat to seize vessels

As part of Trump's pressure campaign, US forces have launched strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats that have killed more than 100 people, and seized two oil tankers

Trump orders divestment in $2.9 mn chips deal citing US security concerns

The deal involved Emcore Corp selling its computer chips and wafer fabrication operations to HieFo for $2.92 million a price that included the assumption of about $1 million in liabilities

Yemen separatists announce constitution for independent southern state

Last month, STC-linked fighters seized control of two southern provinces from Saudi-backed forces and took over the Presidential Palace in the south's main city, Aden

Bangladesh's Inqilab Moncho to hold 'March for Justice' for Osman Hadi

The organisation said its members will reach out to the government, political parties and people in remote areas to seek support in ensuring justice

BJP, Shiv Sena part ways for Pune civic polls after seat-sharing talks fail

Earlier, CM Devendra Fadnavis said BJP would contest all 29 civic bodies with Shiv Sena, but for Pune the party offered just 16 of 165 seats, a proposal rejected by Sena's local unit

At least 2 killed as earthquake of magnitude 6.5 hits Mexico's Guerrero

US Geological Survey said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 35 kilometers, 4 kilometers north-northwest of Rancho Viejo, Guerrero, which is in mountains about 91 kilometers northeast of Acapulco

Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog grip north India as winter intensifies

Severe winter conditions intensify as IMD issues cold wave and dense fog alerts for several states, warning of low visibility, colder nights and disruptions to road, rail and air travel

Marico expects high single-digit volume growth in Q3 India business

FMCG major Marico said its domestic business is expected to post high single-digit volume growth in the October-December quarter, with consolidated revenue growth in the high twenties

FPIs purchase ₹7,524 crore of debt, highest single day in 7 months

Foreign portfolio investors recorded their highest single-day debt inflow in seven months on January 1, even as they exited FAR securities in December amid rupee weakness

Best of BS Opinion: Reading the signs in politics, brands, and media

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

How 1985-95 still stands out as the most consequential decade in India

You'd think the decade of 1985-95 is long over. Not really. The issues that erupted in that decade are still shaping Indian conversations

India's tech job openings fall 24% in January, hit six-year low: Xpheno

Active technology job demand stood at 103,000 in January, the second-lowest in six years, as the sector continued to struggle with weak recovery and subdued hiring

Indian comics, redrawn from the margins, survive on intent not scale

Once woven into everyday reading, the medium is surviving through dogged intent rather than scale

Indian carriers likely to induct 55 planes to their fleet in 2026

In 2025, the total net induction was 35 planes -79 added and 44 returned - making it much lower than even 2024

Datanomics: India's rising cost of brain drain in a knowledge-driven world

Spending by Indian students abroad has surged over the past decade, highlighting the rising economic cost of brain drain and strengthening the case for internationalising higher education in India

Electric vehicles transition boosts capacity buildup in auto ancillaries

Investments are increasingly driven by electric vehicles, safety systems and higher electronics content per vehicle, even as export-focused firms remain cautious amid global trade uncertainty

Andhra Pradesh corners 25.3% of FY26 investments: Bank of Baroda report

The private sector dominated the investment pipeline with a share of 89.7 per cent or ₹23.87 trillion, while government sector investments stood at ₹2.75 trillion

Hot wheels: Dzire topped car buyers' desire in 2025, defying SUV wave

Maruti Suzuki's Dzire reclaimed the top spot after eight years, outselling SUVs and hatchbacks in 2025 even as utility vehicles accounted for more than half of India's PV market