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Shubhanshu Shukla among five to receive Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman 2026
This year, the personalities include those who have made remarkable contributions in diverse fields such as space science, education, literature, women empowerment and agriculture
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TikTok's new CEO Presser brings Hollywood connections, ByteDance loyalty
While Presser is unknown in many tech circles, he's been near the pinnacle of the company leading operations for several years, and was widely seen as the most influential US-based leader at TikTok
 "TikTok's new CEO Presser brings Hollywood connections, ByteDance loyalty")
Wife can't claim maintenance if behind husband's incapacity to earn: HC
The court dismissed a revision petition of a woman seeking maintenance from her husband, a homoeopathic doctor, who was allegedly shot at by his brother-in-law and father-in-law during an altercation
 "Wife can't claim maintenance if behind husband's incapacity to earn: HC")
Goldman Sachs hikes CEO David Solomon's pay 21% to record $47 million
Under Solomon's leadership last year, Goldman posted record revenue in its banking and markets division and record management fees in its asset-management business
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Why this weekend's US winter storm is expected to be so widespread
The ice from this storm will likely threaten areas less acclimated to winter weather and also impact major airport hubs, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta and Charlotte
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Q3 results: UltraTech Cement, Kotak Mahindra Bank, 20 others on Jan 24
Q3FY26 company results: Firms including Chennai Petroleum Corporation, Shyam Metalics and Energy, IFB Industries, and SBFC Finance are also to release their October-December earnings reports today
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Prince Harry defends sacrifices of British, non-US troops in Afghanistan
Prince Harry, who had two tours to Afghanistan in the British Army, said the US's allies "answered" the call to stand with the country after the September 11, 2001 attacks
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US airlines cancel over 2,300 flights ahead of widespread winter storm
Heavy snow will likely fall across New York City early Sunday, with more than 14 inches (36 centimeters) possible across the metro area before the storm subsides late Monday
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AIFB General secy urges govt to formally accept Mukherjee Commission Report
Devarajan asserted that, in view of the Mukherjee Commission's findings, the narrative regarding Netaji's ashes being preserved at Renkoji Temple is false, baseless and misleading
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Over 500 roads, including four NHs, shut in Himachal due to heavy snowfall
The PWD said 264 machines, including 78 departmental JCBs, 128 hired JCBs, 18 robots, 10 dozers and 30 tippers, have been deployed for snow clearance operations across the state
 "Over 500 roads, including four NHs, shut in Himachal due to heavy snowfall")
Rain in Delhi, snow in hills end North India's dry spell; cold wave returns
A western disturbance has brought rain, snowfall and fog across North India, triggering cold wave conditions in several states, disrupting travel in the hills and lowering temperatures in Delhi-NCR
 "Rain in Delhi, snow in hills end North India's dry spell; cold wave returns")
Thousands rally in subzero Minnesota temperatures against ICE crackdown
Protesters have gathered daily in the Twin Cities since Jan 7, when 37-year-old mother of three Renee Good was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
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Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,57,160; silver up ₹100, trading at ₹3,40,100
The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,44,060
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Why Greenland has drawn America's strategic interest for over a century
From Cold War defence pacts to Trump's annexation threats, the Arctic island has often found itself at the centre to Washington's strategic calculations
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India plans ₹5.8 trn investment in 100 Gw hydro pumped storage projects
India plans ₹5.8 lakh crore investment to build 100 GW of hydro pumped storage projects by 2035-36 to support large-scale renewable energy expansion
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Best of BS Opinion: Markets and culture test the limits of old frameworks
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
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The end of Nato is coming: Trans-Atlantic security under renewed strain
No President has created so much doubt about America's commitment to trans-Atlantic security
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Arijit Basu quits HDB Financial, appointed chairman of IndusInd Bank
Sunil Mehta to step down from the helm of IndusInd following completion of his term on Jan 30
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A fresh transaction: Visa readies India swipe of debit-cum-credit card
Visa plans to bring its dual debit-credit card to India, letting users switch funding sources via a single 16-digit credential, after strong success in Japan
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IndusInd Bank's Q3FY26 results: Net profit slumps 91% to ₹128 crore
Sunil Mehta to step down as chairman and director
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