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X, AI chatbot Grok hit by major global outage; thousands of users affected

X, AI chatbot Grok hit by major global outage; thousands of users affected

X, AI chatbot Grok hit by major global outage; thousands of users affected
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:46 PM IST

Reliance Retail's Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 2.1% to ₹3,558 crore

Revenue from operations stood at Rs 86,951 crore, up 9.2%

Reliance Retail's Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 2.1% to ₹3,558 crore
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:37 PM IST

Jio Platforms Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 11.2% to ₹7,629 crore

Jio AirFiber becomes first FWA service globally to surpass 10 mn users

Jio Platforms Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 11.2% to ₹7,629 crore
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:28 PM IST

From coughs to care: What we get wrong about pneumonia in children

When pneumonia is dismissed as "just a bad cold" or assumed that "antibiotics will fix it", crucial time can be lost. A pulmonologist explains what parents need to know

From coughs to care: What we get wrong about pneumonia in children
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 8:48 PM IST

Reliance Q3FY26 results: Profit flat at ₹18,645 cr, revenue up 10.5%

RIL's consolidated Ebitda for Q3FY26 stood at ₹50,932 crore, up 6.1 per cent Y-o-Y. However, Ebitda margin fell to 17.3 per cent from 18 per cent during Q3FY25

Reliance Q3FY26 results: Profit flat at ₹18,645 cr, revenue up 10.5%
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 8:42 PM IST

Budget 2026: BSE, NSE announce special trading session on Sunday, Feb 1

BSE and NSE will stay open on Sunday, February 1, for the presentation of Union Budget 2026-27, with trading to run during normal hours

Budget 2026: BSE, NSE announce special trading session on Sunday, Feb 1
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 8:31 PM IST

New MF rules from April 1: Sebi allows performance-linked expense charging

The revised regulations, approved at Sebi's December board meeting, will come into effect from April 1, 2026

New MF rules from April 1: Sebi allows performance-linked expense charging
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 8:02 PM IST

Govt blocks 242 illegal betting, gaming websites; 7,800 banned so far

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which was passed and promulgated into law in August 2025, bans any form of real-money gaming (RMG) and its advertisements in India

Govt blocks 242 illegal betting, gaming websites; 7,800 banned so far
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 7:55 PM IST

EPFO members can withdraw EPF money directly via UPI from April 1

EPFO subscribers will be able to withdraw their employees' provident fund (EPF) directly to their bank accounts through UPI payment gateway by April this year, a top source has said. The labour ministry is working on a project where a certain proportion of the EPF will be frozen, and a large chunk will be available for withdrawal through their bank account using Unified Payment Interface (UPI), the source told PTI. He explained that the subscribers will be able to see the eligible EPF balance available for transferring into their seeded bank accounts. They will be allowed to use their linked UPI pin for completing the transaction to ensure a secure transfer of money into their bank accounts. Once the money is transferred into bank accounts, the members can use the money the way they want, like making payments electronically or withdrawing through bank ATMs using debit cards. The source stated that the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is trying to resolve software glit

EPFO members can withdraw EPF money directly via UPI from April 1
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 7:27 PM IST

Tech Mahindra Q3 results: Net profit rises 14% at ₹1,122 cr, revenue up 8%

The company's revenue from operations grew 8.34 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹14,393 crore from ₹13,285 crore in Q3FY25

Tech Mahindra Q3 results: Net profit rises 14% at ₹1,122 cr, revenue up 8%
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 4:57 PM IST

Wipro Q3FY26 results: Net profit falls 7% to ₹3,119 cr; dividend declared

Wipro said the profit decline was due to the implementation of new labour codes, which resulted in a one-time provision of ₹302.8 crore

Wipro Q3FY26 results: Net profit falls 7% to ₹3,119 cr; dividend declared
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 4:37 PM IST

Datanomics: Indian Army's capital expenditure share stuck at 18.54%

Even as it faces active terror threats, the Indian Army's share of defence capital spending has fallen sharply, lagging behind the Air Force and Navy

Datanomics: Indian Army's capital expenditure share stuck at 18.54%
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 4:29 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 188 pts up; Nifty at 25,694; IT outperforms, pharma drags

Sensex today | Stock Market Close Highlights, Friday, January 16: On BSE, Infosys, Tech Mahindra and HCLTech were top gainers, while Eternal, Asian Paints and Maruti were top losers.

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 188 pts up; Nifty at 25,694; IT outperforms, pharma drags
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 3:44 PM IST

ICICI Pru Life vs HDFC Life: Charts show which stock may soar up to 14%

Kunal Shah technical analyst at Mirae Asset ShareKhan believes that ICICI Prudential Life stock is favourably placed on charts compared to HDFC Life. Here's why he explains.

ICICI Pru Life vs HDFC Life: Charts show which stock may soar up to 14%
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

Tiger Global tax case: How SC ruling reshapes India's tax treaty playbook

The Supreme Court's Tiger Global ruling strengthens India's ability to tax cross-border exits and probe treaty shopping, even when foreign investors hold valid tax residency certificates

Tiger Global tax case: How SC ruling reshapes India's tax treaty playbook
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

Groww stock price soars 9% on huge volumes; analysts expect more upside

Groww share price rose on strong volume on Friday: Till 01:08 PM; a combined 167.63 million equity shares changed hands on the NSE and BSE.

Groww stock price soars 9% on huge volumes; analysts expect more upside
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

Bharat Coking Coal IPO to list on Jan 19; here's what latest GMP hints at

Bharat Coking Coal IPO received an overwhelming investor interest, achieving an overall oversubscription of 146.87 times, driven largely by strong participation from QIBs

Bharat Coking Coal IPO to list on Jan 19; here's what latest GMP hints at
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Last day! Amagi Media IPO closes today; subscription rises 4x, GMP 7%

Amagi Media's unlisted shares were trading at ₹388, reflecting a grey market premium of ₹27 or 7.5 per cent above the upper end price

Last day! Amagi Media IPO closes today; subscription rises 4x, GMP 7%
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 12:51 PM IST

Shadowfax Tech IPO opens Jan 20: 5 key strengths investors must know

Shadowfax Technologies comprises a fresh issue of 80.6 shares worth up to ₹1,000 crore, and an OFS of 73.2 million shares worth up to ₹907.27 crore

Shadowfax Tech IPO opens Jan 20: 5 key strengths investors must know
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

AM Green's $10 bn Kakinada green ammonia export hub nears key milestone

Complex will begin first major equipment erection on Saturday, with exports planned for Germany, Japan and Singapore and phase one due by March 2027

AM Green's $10 bn Kakinada green ammonia export hub nears key milestone
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

ICICI Bank Q3 results preview: Check profit, NIM, loan growth expectations

ICICI Bank Q3FY26 results preview: Brokerages expect moderate profit growth, stable loan growth, margin pressure and higher provisions

ICICI Bank Q3 results preview: Check profit, NIM, loan growth expectations
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 11:30 AM IST

Australia puts India in highest-risk visa list: Are students unwelcome now?

Australia has re-rated India under its student visa framework, increasing scrutiny but not shutting doors for genuine applicants

Australia puts India in highest-risk visa list: Are students unwelcome now?
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 11:04 AM IST

HDFC AMC, ICICI AMC, Nippon Life India rally up to 6%; here's why

Analysts have been positive on AMC space, considering the levers of stable systematic investments and a better yield outlook now led by the passage of recent regulations on total expense ratio (TER).

HDFC AMC, ICICI AMC, Nippon Life India rally up to 6%; here's why
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

Want to catch up on sleep over the weekend? Science says it may not work

Extra weekend sleep can ease fatigue and briefly sharpen alertness, but it cannot reverse deeper health effects of chronic sleep deprivation or fix long-term sleep debt, says a doctor

Want to catch up on sleep over the weekend? Science says it may not work
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

L&T Technology Services slips 5% post Q3; most brokerages slash target

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) reported a consolidated net profit of ₹302.6 crore in Q3FY26, marking a 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) drop, from ₹322.4 crore

L&T Technology Services slips 5% post Q3; most brokerages slash target
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 10:03 AM IST

Infosys up 5% as strong deal wins, guidance hike keep analysts optimistic

Infosys company reported a 2.2 per cent decline in net profit to about ₹6,654 crore in Q3FY26, from ₹6,806 crore a year ago

Infosys up 5% as strong deal wins, guidance hike keep analysts optimistic
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:44 AM IST

HDFC Bank Q3 results preview: Profit may post muted growth; NIMs stable

HDFC Bank Q3FY26 results preview: Analysts see gradual earnings recovery with stable margins, improving loan growth and pressure on deposits. Check brokerage estimates

HDFC Bank Q3 results preview: Profit may post muted growth; NIMs stable
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:05 AM IST

'Don't play games' with Trump: US warns Cuba's leaders after Venezuela raid

The Special Forces raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas earlier this month should make Havana take US threats seriously, Jeremy Lewin, a State Department official said

'Don't play games' with Trump: US warns Cuba's leaders after Venezuela raid
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:02 AM IST

Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, 2 others: How to trade IT stocks post Q3 results?

Kunal Kamble, technical analyst at Bonanza decodes trading strategies in IT stocks - Infosys, TCS, HCL Technologies, L&T Technology Services and Tata Elxsi post Q3 earnings. Here's what expert says.

Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, 2 others: How to trade IT stocks post Q3 results?
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 8:49 AM IST

Trump to keep Machado's Nobel peace prize, laureate title to stay with her

US President Donald Trump will keep the Nobel Peace Prize offered by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, while the Nobel Committee says the laureate title cannot be transferred

Trump to keep Machado's Nobel peace prize, laureate title to stay with her
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 8:36 AM IST

Stocks to Watch today, Jan 16: RIL, Infosys, ICICI Pru AMC, Jio Financial

Stocks to watch on January 16, 2026: Stocks like Infosys, ICICI Prudential AMC, Biocon, Angel One and HDB Financial Services will remain in focus today

Stocks to Watch today, Jan 16: RIL, Infosys, ICICI Pru AMC, Jio Financial
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 8:06 AM IST

Religare recommends 3 stocks to buy today; suggests Nifty trading strategy

Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking has recommended buying Axis Bank, HCL Tech, and Tata Steel shares today

Religare recommends 3 stocks to buy today; suggests Nifty trading strategy
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 6:39 AM IST

'India's electronics sector moving towards strategic indispensability'

An MNC presentation weighs India's position while pointing out that the world is 'now dependent' on Chinese supply chain

'India's electronics sector moving towards strategic indispensability'
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

DGCA shares airline-wise data with CCI for IndiGo's investigation

Data regarding routes exclusively operated by Indigo between September and December 2025 is also being shared by the DGCA with the Commission

DGCA shares airline-wise data with CCI for IndiGo's investigation
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 10:31 PM IST

Budget 2026-27: The next five reforms India needs to boost growth

They can help ensure that India remains on a high-growth trajectory over the next two decades

Budget 2026-27: The next five reforms India needs to boost growth
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

Ringing in a new era in the Union Budget season of records and firsts

As FM Nirmala Sitharaman presents her ninth straight Budget, the finance ministry marks a new era-shifting the historic exercise from North Block to the modern Kartavya Bhawan

Ringing in a new era in the Union Budget season of records and firsts
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Supreme Court rejects Tiger Global's tax plea in Flipkart stake sale case

The apex court said tax authorities had correctly rejected Tiger Global's application seeking exemption from capital gains tax arising from the transaction

Supreme Court rejects Tiger Global's tax plea in Flipkart stake sale case
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

Is your pet your therapy? Doctors explain how dogs and cats change stress

Pet ownership can bring comfort and calm through routine and companionship, though experts stress that emotional benefits differ widely and can sometimes come with added strain

Is your pet your therapy? Doctors explain how dogs and cats change stress
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 4:23 PM IST

What happens when you drink tea with your daily meals? Doctor explains

Tea is a daily ritual for many Indians, but doctors say having it with meals may interfere with nutrient absorption and digestion. Here's what to do without giving up your tea

What happens when you drink tea with your daily meals? Doctor explains
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

Infosys stock to open higher on Friday? ADR jumps 10%; FY26 guidance raised

Infosys ADRs surged 10.2 per cent in New York on Wednesday after the company raised its revenue growth guidance for FY26 to 3-3.5 per cent from 2-3 per cent earlier

Infosys stock to open higher on Friday? ADR jumps 10%; FY26 guidance raised
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 2:10 PM IST

OPT to H-1B route gets tougher: Why US is rechecking student work status

From RFEs to Form I-983 checks, OPT compliance now plays a bigger role in protecting F-1 status and future H-1B filings

OPT to H-1B route gets tougher: Why US is rechecking student work status
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 12:35 PM IST

SC refuses producer's plea on Vijay-starrer 'Jana Nayagan' censor clearance

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea filed by the producer of Vijay-starrer Tamil film "Jana Nayagan", challenging an interim order of the Madras High Court that stayed a single-judge direction to grant censor board clearance to the movie. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih, which questioned the pace at which the case was dealt in the Madras High Court, asked the film producers to approach the division bench of the high court for relief. The top court also asked the Madras High Court to decide the plea on January 20 after senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the producers, said a film is a perishable item, and it would cause "serious injury" if the matter is delayed. On January 9, the Madras High Court stayed a single judge's order directing the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to immediately grant a censor certificate to "Jana Nayagan", leaving the fate of actor-turned-politician Vijay's film, which has drawn attenti

SC refuses producer's plea on Vijay-starrer 'Jana Nayagan' censor clearance
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 11:43 AM IST

Train fare calculation a 'trade secret' under RTI law, Railways tells CIC

Indian Railways told the CIC that its method for fixing passenger train fares is a trade secret and cannot be shared under RTI; the Commission accepted the reply and dismissed the appeal

Train fare calculation a 'trade secret' under RTI law, Railways tells CIC
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

Trump says he doesn't plan to remove Fed Chair Powell despite investigation

The Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell over cost overruns linked to a $2.5 bn project to renovate two historic buildings at the Federal Reserve's headquarters

Trump says he doesn't plan to remove Fed Chair Powell despite investigation
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

US races to sell Venezuelan oil, transforming ties with former foe

US officials brokered the sale of hundreds of millions dollars worth of Venezuelan oil to stabilize the country's economy after capturing its president

US races to sell Venezuelan oil, transforming ties with former foe
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 10:55 AM IST

RIL Q3FY26 results preview: O2C, Jio seen driving earnings growth

RIL Q3FY26 results preview: Brokerages expect ~10 per cent Y-o-Y Ebitda growth led by O2C and Jio, partly offset by Retail. Check earnings estimates, segment-wise outlook and key monitorables

RIL Q3FY26 results preview: O2C, Jio seen driving earnings growth
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

How Greenland influences climate, geopolitics in a rapidly warming world

The fate of the world's largest island has outsize importance for billions of people on the planet, because as the climate warms, Greenland is losing ice-that has consequences

How Greenland influences climate, geopolitics in a rapidly warming world
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

Millionaires on move: How global wealth is choosing where to live in 2026

Leading destinations for net millionaire inflows-including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Europe, the United States, Singapore and Australia-are attracting capital and talent

Millionaires on move: How global wealth is choosing where to live in 2026
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 9:26 AM IST

Trump claims killings in Iran are stopping, executions not planned

Donald Trump claimed he has been assured that Iran will halt killings and not execute protesters, warning of 'very strong action' if hangings resume

Trump claims killings in Iran are stopping, executions not planned
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 9:15 AM IST

Why a weaker rupee is riskier than it appears for Indian borrowers

The rupee's depreciation is often seen as an opportunity - but this narrative overlooks its impact on borrowers of foreign-currency debt

Why a weaker rupee is riskier than it appears for Indian borrowers
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 10:29 PM IST