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India's new FTA playbook looks beyond trade and tariffs to investment ties

India's recent free trade agreements mark a shift from tariff-led negotiations to deeper economic partnerships, embedding investment commitments, market access and supply chain integration

Elon Musk's X blocks Grok from creating explicit images after complaints

The Elon Musk-owned platform said the restriction will apply to all users, including paid subscribers, following action sought by the IT ministry over misuse of AI-generated images

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Indian stock market holiday: Why BSE and NSE are closed today, January 15?

Stock market closed today: BSE & NSE are shut for Maharashtra Municipal Elections on Jan 15. Check MCX evening session times and global market cues here.

BMC polls: 1,700 candidates in race for 227 seats as Mumbai votes today

As many as 1,700 candidates will vie for 227 seats in the key elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) with the civic body saying on Wednesday all arrangements have been made for peaceful and orderly polling on Thursday. In a press release, the civic body said preparations for polling were completed on Wednesday with the distribution of EVMs and other election materials carried out at 23 divisional centres in the metropolis. Voting will start at 7.30 am and end at 5.30 pm, while counting of votes will be conducted at 23 designated centres across Mumbai under the supervision of the respective Returning Officers (ROs) on January 16. As per the release, the corporation has finalised counting centres for all 227 wards. Each centre has been equipped with secure strong rooms for custody of election materials, including EVMs, and arrangements have been made to ensure transparency during the counting process. Civic officials said polling staff reported in large numbers ..

Weather update: Cold wave grips Delhi-NCR; dense fog hits flight ops

Delhi-NCR remained under intense cold for the fourth straight day as temperatures stayed below normal; dense fog disrupted flights, while IMD forecast near normal temperatures from Friday

2025 best year for Indian cinema since pandemic despite lower footfalls

India's box office crossed ₹13,000 crore in 2025 as ticket prices surged and regional cinema surprised, even as overall footfalls slipped

10-minute delivery promise fades for consumers, riders see no change

Delivery workers say companies have not communicated any changes to timelines or incentives, even as quick-commerce platforms remove 10-minute delivery claims from consumer-facing apps

India registers new cow breed that gives 11-19 kgs per day milk yield

Developed by NDRI Karnal, the synthetic Karan Fries cow breed combines high productivity with resilience, delivering peak daily milk yields of up to 46.5 kg

Bajaj Auto plans to take Chetak EV scooters to over 100 countries

Bajaj Auto is planning a phased expansion of its Chetak electric scooter to over 100 countries, focusing on localisation and its global distributor network rather than an aggressive rollout

Indian Railways awards €62 million loco maintenance contract to Alstom

French rolling stock maker Alstom has secured a €62 million Indian Railways contract to maintain WAG-12B electric locomotives at the Sabarmati depot till 2031

Centre appoints senior IPS officer Rakesh Aggarwal as NIA chief

Aggarwal, a 1994 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, is currently special director general in the anti-terror agency

US pauses immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries

The freeze will remain active until the US can ensure that new immigrants will not extract wealth from the American people

Smartphone exports may have topped $30 billion in 2025 on PLI push

Phones make up 38% of India's outbound shipments since 2021 on PLI push

Datanomics: US imposes 25% tariff, worsening Iran's economic stress

As the US slaps fresh tariffs on Iran's trading partners, India faces little fallout - but the move underscores Tehran's deepening economic stress under decades of sanctions

NEET PG cut-off slashed to zero percentile to fill over 18,000 vacant seats

With more than 18,000 postgraduate medical seats vacant after round two of counselling, the health ministry has lowered NEET-PG cut-offs, drawing sharp criticism from doctors' bodies

India's crude lifelines surge as sanctions reshape global oil flows

Recent geopolitical developments have seen record fuel supplies, expanded discounts on oil and robust domestic appetite for fuel

India's 10-minute delivery obsession meets its first reality check

India's fascination with instant delivery is not unique. It took root during the pandemic, when lockdowns made rapid doorstep access to essentials a necessity

India Inc is flush with cash, but private investment is still missing

With private investment slow to revive, the burden of sustaining economic momentum has fallen disproportionately on the government

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

2025 was a reckoning for 'experts' who claim to forecast the future

There's no shortage of forecasts for 2026, but 2025 shows why we should treat them with scepticism

Metal stocks extend rally; Vedanta, Nalco, Hindustan Copper zoom up to 6%

At 10:21 AM on Wednesday, the Nifty Metal index was the top gainer among the sectoral indices up 2 per cent, as compared to 0.23 per cent decline in the Nifty 50

Coca-Cola reshuffle puts India head under new global CEO Henrique Braun

The Coca-Cola Company has announced leadership changes effective March 31, 2026, creating new market groupings under incoming CEO Henrique Braun, including expanded oversight for India

Trump says 'anything less' than US control of Greenland is 'unacceptable'

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that American control of the island was necessary to counter the influence of Russia and China

India asks its citizens to leave Iran amid protests and crackdown

India has advised its citizens, including students and tourists, to leave Iran amid widespread protests and a security crackdown, and urged others to avoid travel to the country

Lost your voice after concert or match or cold? Here's how to recover

Lost your voice after cheering, singing or a bad cold? The instinctive whispering may worsen the damage. An ENT expert explains what helps your vocal cords heal faster

Stock Market Close: Sensex down 245 pts, Nifty at 25,666; IT, realty top losers, metals outperform

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Jan 14, 2026: On BSE, Tata Steel, NTPC and Axis Bank were top gainers, while Asian Paints, TCS and Maruti Suzuki were top drags.

Is addiction a choice or a disease? Doctor explains the brain shift

Substance use may begin as a personal choice, but repeated exposure alters brain circuits that control reward and impulse, turning use into a disease for some people

Can your body expose a smoking habit before you admit it yourself?

You may hide a cigarette, but the body keeps score. A doctor explains how smoking leaves subtle signs across organs long before stains, smell or a confession appear

How much cannabis is too much? Scientists put a number on addiction risk

For the first time, scientists have proposed a weekly THC limit linked to cannabis addiction risk, suggesting adults staying under about 40 mg THC a week face lower odds of dependence

Tech Mahindra's Q3 profit may rise 27% YoY; margins to improve: Analysts

Tech Mahindra Q3 results preview: The company's revenue for the quarter under review is expected to rise 7 per cent in Q3FY26, on average, to ₹14,196 crore as compared to ₹13,286 crore a year ago.

Axis Bank surges 4%, stock nears record high; brokerages see more upside

Axis Bank share price hit a 52-week high at ₹1,308.40 and was trading close to its record high of ₹1,339.55 touched on July 12, 2024 on the BSE.

Wipro Q3 preview: Revenue may rise 3% QoQ on Phoenix ramp-up, Harman deal

Wipro Q3 results preview: Analysts and investors will keep an eye on management's guidance on the outlook of European business, the Phoenix deal ramp-up, Harman acquisitions, and new deal wins

Planning a trip to US? Travel bans, visa bonds in United States explained

The US is tightening its borders again-not just through bans, but through cost and complexity.

Markets to stay sideway till US-India sign trade deal: Shreyash Devalkar

A breakthrough in negotiations or clarity on tariff policy could lift sentiment, said Shreyash Devalkar, Head - Equity at Axis AMC

Harvard sees 31% drop in Indian students, foreign share hits new high

Harvard recorded its highest-ever share of international students in fall 2025, but Indian enrolment dropped sharply while Chinese numbers rose.

ONGC, Oil India rally up to 4%, trade higher for 4th day in row; here's why

Share price of Oil India hit an eight-month high of ₹467.30, gaining 4 per cent on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day deals.

India now ranks 80 in Global Passport Index: What it means for travellers

According to the Henley Passport Index 2026, India is now ranked 80th globally, with visa-free, visa-on-arrival or eTA ( electronic visa) access to 55 destinations.

Elon Musk's Starlink goes free in Iran as internet blackout continues

Unrest across Iran has sharply intensified over the past week, drawing hundreds of thousands to the streets who are calling for the downfall of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Union Budgets reflect shift in focus from tax changes to expenditure revamp

Of course, there are a few changes in the taxation regime in most Budgets, but these have become fewer over the years

Iran official says nearly 2,000 killed in ongoing anti-regime protests

The Iranian official, speaking to Reuters, said that people he called terrorists were behind the deaths of both protesters and security personnel