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Matter ties up with Niron to develop rare earth-free motors for e-bikes

China currently controls about 90 per cent of the world's REPM production

ICC U19 World Cup 2026: 17 umpires and 4 referees confirmed for tournament

Officials from 13 different countries will be involved, underlining the ICC's commitment to global representation and development in officiating.

Why Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella launched a low-budget personal blog

Nadella opted for a minimalist, cookie-cutter blog template with zero bells and whistles. Nadella's name doesn't even appear on the site, though there are two links to his social media profiles

European defence stocks hit record as geopolitics lift dollar, oil

The broader pan-European STOXX 600 was down 0.2%. Japan's Nikkei lost 1.6% overnight amid rising tensions with China and Wall Street futures eased 0.2%

UK backs US in seizing Russian oil tanker with military support

UK armed forces provided enabling support to the US seizure of a Russian oil tanker in the North Atlantic as part of joint efforts to crack down on sanctions evasion and shadow fleet activity

Sri Lanka appoints Vikram Rathour as batting coach for T20 World Cup prep

Rathour, a former cricketer for India, previously served as the batting coach for the Indian men's team from September 2019 to July 2024.

India's GDP to grow by 7.5% in FY26 with upside bias, says SBI report

The gross value added (GVA) growth is estimated at 7.3 per cent and nominal GDP expansion at 8 per cent

GST cuts, festival season drive mcap gains at 17 of top 20 listed banks

IDFC First Bank recorded the sharpest increase, with its market cap jumping 43.8 per cent in the quarter, pushing the Mumbai-based lender to 13th place from 17th in the rankings

Delhi High Court refuses stay on order for private school fee panels

The court, which refused to stay the notification, extended the time from January 10 to January 20 for the constitution of such committees

Indian AI startups should work towards global leadership: PM Modi

PM Modi also said that the startups should work towards global leadership from this country, and noted that India can promote affordable AI, inclusive AI, and frugal innovation globally

US will run Venezuela, rebuild it very profitable way, says Donald Trump

According to the NYT, Trump, during the interview, did not provide any indication of when elections would be held in Venezuela

Bengal migrant workers can attend SIR hearings online: Election Commission

The announcement comes as the EC began issuing notices to 9.4 million people on Wednesday due to discrepancies in their records

WPL 2026: UP Warriorz full schedule, squad, live streaming details

Ahead of the WPL 2026 auction, the Warriorz retained only Shweta Sehrawat from their previous squad. They then made bold moves at the auction, securing three of the five most expensive players.

India, Germany in talks for $8 billion submarine manufacturing deal

The agreement, negotiated ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to the South Asian nation next week, would for the first time include technology transfer for submarine production

Harry Brook fined GBP 30,000 for brawl with bouncer in New Zealand tour

In a statement, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that the matter had been addressed through a formal disciplinary process.

Tech Wrap Jan 8: Oppo Reno 15 series, POCO M8 launched, WhatsApp features

Oppo launched the Reno 15 series. POCO M8 launched in India. WhatsApp adds new features for group chats. OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Health. Nothing to launch CMF Headphone Pro on Jan 13

Google likely to expand AirDrop-Quick Share support to Pixel 9 series soon

Google may soon extend Quick Share compatibility with Apple's AirDrop to the Pixel 9 series, making it easier to share files between Android phones and Apple devices

Buying a car? Check out the best car loans available across lenders

If you are looking to buy a car before the Budget, here are the best loan rates available across lenders to help you make an informed decision

South Eastern Coalfields to invest ₹11.8 cr in Chhattisgarh healthcare

The Chhattisgarh-based arm of Coal India Limited (CIL) will take up the project through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) head, SECL spokesperson said

Google explores 'Try before you buy' for games on Play Store: What is it

Google may be working on a new Play Store feature that would let users try premium Android games for free before paying, potentially lowering entry barriers for one-time purchase titles