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T20 World Cup 2026 revised schedule, venues, IND vs PAK match date
As per the revised schedule, the ICC has confirmed that all venues announced earlier will host matches as originally planned
US storm leaves 400K without power, triggers flight cancellations
Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have declared weather emergencies, the Department of Homeland Security said
 "US storm leaves 400K without power, triggers flight cancellations")
Mamata accuses EC of bulldozing Opposition for BJP, harming democracy
Calling National Voters' Day a "tragic farce", Mamata Banerjee accuses the Election Commission of acting for the BJP and undermining India's democratic foundations
 "Mamata accuses EC of bulldozing Opposition for BJP, harming democracy")
Chennai Petroleum Corp reports ₹1,002 cr Q3 profit on strong margins
The city-headquartered company had posted a net profit of ₹20.78 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year
 "Chennai Petroleum Corp reports ₹1,002 cr Q3 profit on strong margins")
'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
 "'Colonial child' to India's chronicler: Mark Tully, the voice India trusted")
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
 "Shun allurement, prejudice, employ wisdom while casting votes: Prez Murmu")
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
 "People paying a heavy price for air pollution with their health: Rahul")
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
 "PM Modi urges industry, start-ups to prioritise quality in Indian 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
 "45 citizens awarded Padma Shri in 'unsung heroes' category on Republic Day")
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
 "Nhai plans to reduce its debt to below ₹2 trillion by March 2026")
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
 "The Budget, govt borrowing and the RBI: Managing mounting FY27 pressures")
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'
 "EAM Jaishankar hosts US lawmakers: Security and economy top agenda")
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 pact likely to expand trade, not threaten domestic industry: GTRI")
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.
 "India, EU to announce conclusion of landmark free trade pact on Jan 27")
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
 "Govt extends aluminium can certification timeline, industry welcomes move")
Exercise vote responsibly, shun allurement and prejudice: President Murmu
President Murmu was addressing the 16th National Voters' Day event held in Delhi
 "Exercise vote responsibly, shun allurement and prejudice: President Murmu")
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
 "Law without compassion is tyranny, compassion without law chaos: CJI")
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
 "DCCDL Q3 rent income up 18% on high demand for office, 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
 "DP Abhushan eyes Rs 4,000 cr revenue in FY26; plans multi-state expansion")
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
 "Nalco eyes 200-300 MW green power with battery storage for clean aluminium")