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'Colonial child' to India's chronicler: Mark Tully, the voice India trusted

Born in 1935 in Tollygunge, Tully had spent the first decade of his life in India, studying at a boarding school in Darjeeling before he was sent off to England for further education

Shun allurement, prejudice, employ wisdom while casting votes: Prez Murmu

President Murmu urges voters to shun allurement and misinformation on National Voters' Day, stressing responsible voting as the backbone of India's democracy

People paying a heavy price for air pollution with their health: Rahul

Gandhi has been raising the issue of air pollution. He had demanded a discussion on the issue during the Winter Session of Parliament

PM Modi urges industry, start-ups to prioritise quality in Indian products

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio address, Modi said Indian products should be synonymous with top quality and urged the industry to manufacture zero-defect products

45 citizens awarded Padma Shri in 'unsung heroes' category on Republic Day

The 75-year-old bibliophile from Haralahalli village near Mysuru in Karnataka has been chosen for the Padma Shri for his unique effort to empower learners across India

Nhai plans to reduce its debt to below ₹2 trillion by March 2026

NHAI's debt liability had peaked at ₹3.5 trillion in 2021-22. As of December 31, 2025, the debt stands at ₹2,35,947 crore

The Budget, govt borrowing and the RBI: Managing mounting FY27 pressures

The Centre's higher gross borrowing won't be a challenge in FY27, but the increasing size of state development loans is a concern

EAM Jaishankar hosts US lawmakers: Security and economy top agenda

US Ambassador Sergio Gor, who was also present at the meeting, said the talks were 'productive'

India-EU pact likely to expand trade, not threaten domestic industry: GTRI

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that as global trade is increasingly shaped by tariffs, geopolitics and supply-chain realignment, the India-EU economic relationship stands out for its

India, EU to announce conclusion of landmark free trade pact on Jan 27

The pact is nearing the finishing line after 18 years. The talks started in 2007.

Govt extends aluminium can certification timeline, industry welcomes move

The DPIIT has deferred mandatory BIS certification timelines for aluminium food and beverage cans, giving relief to soft drink and beer companies facing supply constraints

Exercise vote responsibly, shun allurement and prejudice: President Murmu

President Murmu was addressing the 16th National Voters' Day event held in Delhi

Law without compassion is tyranny, compassion without law chaos: CJI

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant underscored the need for a humane yet firm approach to drug abuse, calling it a social and medical issue that demands consultative action

DCCDL Q3 rent income up 18% on high demand for office, retail spaces

DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd's rental income rose to Rs 1,412 crore in the December quarter, driven by strong demand for premium office and retail spaces

DP Abhushan eyes Rs 4,000 cr revenue in FY26; plans multi-state expansion

The jewellery retailer plans to expand beyond Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan into Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, adding 3-5 stores annually and targeting Rs 3,900-4,000 crore revenue in FY26

Nalco eyes 200-300 MW green power with battery storage for clean aluminium

Nalco plans 200-300 MW green power with battery storage to decarbonise smelting operations, reduce reliance on coal-based power and support sustainable aluminium growth

MMTC-PAMP to launch silver recycling pilot in 3 months amid supply concern

MMTC-PAMP to pilot silver recycling in Delhi within months as demand spikes, supply tightens and prices soar, with recycled metal seen as key to bridging future shortages

Budget 2026: Vedanta urges policy push for low-grade iron ore beneficiation

The low-grade iron ore beneficiation process enhances the iron content of low-quality ores by removing impurities thereby making them suitable for steel production

Mcap of 9 of top-10 most valued firms plunges by Rs 2.51 trn, RIL worst hit

The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms, including Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Bharti Airtel, plunged by Rs 2,51,711.6 crore

Q3 results, US Fed rate decision, Budget likely to steer market movement

The Union Budget will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. The NSE and BSE will conduct live trading on Sunday, February 1, when the Budget is presented