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Economic Survey 2026: Why India's FDI lags Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam

Economic Survey 2026 points to Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia, Malaysia and the Philippines to show how speed, certainty and coordination attract capital

Virat Kohli's Instagram account briefly disappears, returns within hours

The Indian cricket star's Instagram account briefly showed error messages on Friday morning, sparking panic and memes online, before being restored within hours

Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' as rain forecast offers hope of relief

Air quality in Delhi showed marginal improvement on Friday, while IMD's forecast of rain and thunderstorms raised hopes of further respite from the serious winter pollution

EU lists Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist group, sanctions follow

European Union ministers approved adding Iran's Revolutionary Guard to the terror list and announced sanctions; Iran hit back, calling the move a 'major strategic mistake'

Green card holders: US rule change may scare families off public benefits

Trump administration plans to scrap detailed guidance, giving officers wider discretion and raising fears that families may avoid benefits they are entitled to

What we get wrong about trans-fats: Cardiologist busts 10 dangerous myths

From "zero trans-fat" labels and home cooking assumptions to cholesterol myths, a cardiologist explains why these fats remain a silent but serious threat to heart health

Q3 results: Nestle India, NTPC, SAIL, Ambuja Cements, 153 others on Jan 30

Q3FY26 company results: Firms including Power Grid Corporation of India, Bajaj Auto, Bank of Baroda, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care are also to release their October-December earnings today

Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi-NCR as western disturbance approaches

A fresh western disturbance is set to bring rain, snowfall and thunderstorms to the western Himalayas as cold wave and dense fog persist across northern plains

Vedanta Q3FY26 results: Profit jumps 61% to ₹7,807 cr, revenue up 19%

Vedanta posted quarterly Ebitda of ₹15,171 crore, up 34 per cent year-on-year, with Ebitda margin rising 629 basis points to 41 per cent

ITC Q3FY26 results: Profit flat at ₹4,931 crore, dividend declared

The conglomerate warned that a new excise duty on cigarettes will lead to a rise in illicit trade, causing hardship and loss to millions of farmers, MSMEs, retailers, and local value chains

Economic Survey flags supply-side gaps hurting India's urban potential

The Economic Survey 2025-26 says India's cities drive growth but suffer from daily stress due to poor planning, overuse of private transport and fragmented governance

Swiggy Q3FY26 results: Net loss widens to ₹1,065 crore, revenue up 54%

Swiggy's quick commerce GOV rose 103.2% Y-o-Y to ₹7,938 cr while its average order value increased about 40 per cent to ₹746

What is the Power Gap Index the Economic Survey cites for the first time?

The Economic Survey 2025-26 cites the Power Gap Index to show that India is operating below its full strategic potential despite strong economic, military and demographic fundamentals

Locker items lost, damaged or stolen: How much are banks liable for?

Under RBI's locker framework, a bank's liability is limited to 100 times the annual locker rent

Stray dogs case: SC reserves order on pleas against earlier rulings

The Supreme Court also directed the Animal Welfare Board of India to process applications from NGOs seeking permission to set up animal shelters or animal birth control facilities

Critical minerals, nuclear push crucial to India's climate plan: Eco Survey

The Economic Survey says India plans a development-centred climate strategy that integrates adaptation, mitigation and behaviour change while strengthening energy security

PFRDA's Swasthya Pension Scheme explained: where it helps, risks involved

Designed as a healthcare buffer under NPS, not a substitute for full health cover, says experts

Why Economic Survey says women-led growth needs care and mobility reforms

The Economic Survey says rising female workforce participation must be backed by safer mobility, care infrastructure and flexible work to unlock women-led growth and shared domestic responsibilities

Could bamboo shoots be the world's next superfood? New study says yes

Scientists say edible bamboo shoots offer key nutrients, metabolic benefits and anti-inflammatory properties, while having a far lower environmental footprint than many conventional food crops

Manufacturing is macroeconomic insurance, not nostalgia: Economic Survey

Economic Survey 2026 says that in a fragmented global economy, manufacturing is closely tied to external and currency stability, warning that services alone cannot offset rising global pressures