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Minnesota Guv Tim Walz, Democrats' V-P pick, won't contest third term

The 61-year-old cited ongoing investigations into fraud in the state's child care programmes and the fact that President Donald Trump has used the issue as a political cudgel

MGIRI's solar-powered chargers used by armed forces in Op Sindoor: Minister

The project aims to ensure emotional and social connectivity between the public and these heritage sites, transforming them into vibrant cultural and educational spaces

Crude oil prices may fall to $50/barrel by June 2026, says SBI report

According to the SBI Research report, the deceleration of prices is likely to be faster, and this could average CPI inflation for FY27 decisively below 3.4 per cent

China, South Korea vow to deepen ties amid rising regional tensions

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Chinese President Xi Jinping as part of his four-day trip to China his first since taking office, in June

Avanse Financial Services raises ₹1,200 crore through rights issue

The capital raise reflects strong shareholder confidence in Avanse's strategy, governance, long-term growth potential, while reinforcing its disciplined approach to building a diversified funding base

NCCCL bags ₹112.5 crore construction contract from Lodha Developers

Construction at the Alibaug site is expected to commence around mid-January 2026, with an estimated execution period of approximately 24 months

CIL subsidiary Bharat Coking Coal to launch ₹1,069 crore IPO on Friday

The company targets steel-led growth, import substitution

Hindu Kush Himalayas face $12 trillion climate finance gap by 2050: Report

The report estimates the HKH region requires approximately $12.065 trillion from 2020 to 2050 for climate mitigation and adaptation, amounting to an annual average of $768.68 billion

Gas leak triggers massive fire at ONGC well in AP; two villages evacuated

A gas leak at ONGC's Mori-5 well in Andhra Pradesh triggered a major fire, forcing evacuation of two villages within a 4-km radius. About 10 fire tenders were deployed; no casualties reported so far

No shortage of urea in state: Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Meena

The agriculture minister's statement came after former chief minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot criticised the state government for its failure to provide fertilisers to farmers on time

Avoid travelling to Iran, stay alert: MEA issues advisory for citizens

The advisory asked Indian citizens and persons of Indian origin currently in Iran to exercise restraint and remain alert

Govt bond yields harden on large SDL supply, softer OMO cut-off

The yield on the benchmark 10-year government bond settled at 6.64 per cent, against the previous close of 6.60 per cent

From delivery to discovery: How quick commerce is becoming a branding tool

For the startup behind the product, that single impulse-led trial captured what quick commerce platforms are increasingly enabling: compressing the distance between discovery and repeat purchase

Shreyas Iyer replaces Shardul Thakur as Mumbai skipper for rest of VHT 2025

Shardul Thakur, who captained Mumbai through the initial phase of the tournament, has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury

ONGC enters JV with Japan's Mitsui for ethane shipping; acquires 50% stake

ONGC to acquire 50% stake in ethane carriers run by Japan's Mitsui

Safe-haven demand lifts gold to one-week high amid US-Venezuela conflict

In other precious metals, spot silver jumped 3.9 per cent to $75.42 an ounce after hitting a record $83.62 on December 29

Highway sector at crossroads as low central awards boost state role: Ind-Ra

The rating agency further said that although state awards have come to the rescue, the sector is likely to witness subdued revenue and margins

Simple Energy launches Generation 2 scooter range to power 2026 growth

Electric two-wheeler maker Simple Energy introduces India's longest-range e-scooter 400-km 'Ultra'

I want to arouse in people hope for a better future: Gulammohammed Sheikh

Sheikh on the deep wisdom the simplicity of ordinary people conceals, and the need to return to Gandhi

COAI raises red flags over Prasar Bharati's direct-to-mobile tech test

The direct-to-mobile broadcast service technology, if successful, will enable direct transmission of live TV channels on mobile phones without cellular connectivity