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Imran Khan gets 14-year jail term in graft case

A PAKISTANI COURT on Friday sentenced jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 14 and seven years in prison respectively after finding them guilty of corruption in the 190 million pounds al-Qadir Trust case.

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BMW Launches India-made EV

INDIA'S SECOND-LARGEST LUXURY carmaker BMW launched the made-in-India X1 Long Wheelbase at the Auto Expo on Friday.

In a first, small cars are a no-show

PASSENGER VEHICLE MARKET GRAVITATES TOWARDS MID-SIZE AND LARGE SUVS

THULASIMATHI MURUGESAN'S PARENTS

Watching their daughter, a Paralympics silver medalist shuttler, donning the special maroon blazer when walking down the hallway of the Ganatantra Mandap was a moving experience for the proud parents. For being a taskmaster, Murugesan, a daily wage labourer-turned coach, is nicknamed the 'Dangal father' by Thulasimathi and her younger sister Kiruttigha. For the family of four that once lived in a straw hut that caught fire every summer, an invitation to the president's official residence will remain a cherished memory.

IMF, World Bank Peg India's FY25 Growth at 6.5%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has retained India's GDP growth forecast to 6.5% for the current financial year, which is \"in line with potential\".

Closely monitoring prices, says govt

Inflation in negative zone since July last year

Zomato invests ₹500 cr more in Blinkit for expansion

ZOMATO HAS INVESTED an additional ₹500 crore in its quick commerce arm Blinkit, according to regulatory filings with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).

Will not attend Trump inaugural, says Nvidia CEO

Jensen Huang said on Friday he will not be attending U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, but will instead be \"on the road\" celebrating the Lunar New Year with employees and their families.

EV industry needs better cost structure

After being in a near-monopolistic position in the EV space for a few years, Tata Motors is set to face heavy competition in 2025 with rivals like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, M&M and JSW MG Motor gearing up with launches. Shailesh Chandra, MD of Tata Motors Electric Mobility, tells Swaraj Baggonkar that the company is keen to hold on to its leadership tag.

Wipro beats estimates, raises revenue guidance

HEADCOUNT FALLS BY 1,157 EMPLOYEES IN Q3

Europe, don't bow to Trump on tech

HE HASN'T TAKEN office yet, but the potent influence of President-elect Donald Trump may have already extended from Silicon Valley to Brussels.

Oil Prices Edge Lower Amid More Supply Concerns

OIL PRICES EDGED lower on Friday but remained on course for a fourth consecutive week of gains, as the latest US sanctions on Russian energy trade added to worries about oil supply disruptions.

Mercedes-Benz showcases electric vision

THERE ARE LUXURY cars, and then there is Mercedes-Benz – true to its legacy, India's largest luxury carmaker focused on top-end vehicles (or TEVs, those priced more than ₹1.5 crore).

Medical device makers hail ban on refurbished imports

MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURERS have welcomed the drug regulatory authority's decision not to allow refurbished medical devices to enter the country, in a move to curtail the influx of such unregulated products.

Aditya Birla jewellery arm aims to reach 100 stores in 3 years: CEO

THE AVERAGE VALUE of purchases at Indriya stores exceeds that of other new entrants in the Indian jewellery market, the company's chief executive officer Sandeep Kohli said.

Top Paytm Officials Pay ₹3.32 Cr to Settle Sebi Norms Violations

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday allowed eight former board members of Paytm's parent company One97 Communications to settle for non-disclosure of material information for ₹3.3 crore.

ICICI Lombard Q3 net profit surges 68% to ₹724 crore

ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL Insurance on Friday posted a 68% year-on-year increase in its third-quarter net profit at ₹724 crore.

Sisodia flags shoes, saris by BJP's Verma, says EC turning blind eye

SENIOR AAP LEADER and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia has alleged that the Election Commission is turning a blind eye to poll code violations ahead of the Assembly elections in Delhi early next month.

US Supreme Court upholds law that would ban TikTok

The justices ruled that the law did not violate USConstitution's First Amendment protection against government abridgment of free speech

Coldplay fans flock to resale sites for tickets

POPULAR BRITISH ROCK band Coldplay will be performing at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 18, 19 and 21 and at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi stadium on January 25 and 26.

HSBC gets RBI nod to open 20 new branches

HSBC INDIA ON Friday said it has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India to open 20 new branches in key cities including Navi Mumbai, Lucknow, Mysuru, Nagpur and Nashik.

Infosys shares fall 6% on soft fourth quarter outlook

SHARES OF INFOSYS closed 5.77% lower at ₹1,815.10 on Friday, reflecting a sharp decline in its American Depository Receipts (ADRs) listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

SBI Life Q3 profit jumps 71% to ₹551 cr

SBI LIFE INSURANCE, the country's largest private life insurer, on Friday posted a 71% year-on-year growth in third-quarter net profit at \" 551 crore led by healthy growth in fresh and renewal premiums.

RBI: Ensure nominations in all bank accounts and lockers

THE RESERVE BANK (RBI) on Friday asked banks to ensure nominations in new and all existing customers' deposit accounts and safety lockers, highlighting that a large number of accounts do not have nominations.

Bullet Train Ambitions

Plans for indigenous high-speed trains are laudable, but innovative financing models will be needed

Hamas to Release First Hostages on Sunday

ISRAELI CABINET RECOMMENDS GAZA CEASEFIRE DEAL

Carmakers look beyond electric

SCHEDULED FOR LAUNCH in FY26, the eVitara promises a range exceeding 500 km with two battery pack options - 49 kWh and 61 kWh.

Forex reserves fall to lowest in 10 months

INDIA'S FOREIGN EXCHANGE reserves extended their losing streak for a sixth straight week and stood at a 10-month low of $625.87 billion as of January 10, data from the Reserve Bank of India showed on Friday.

Maruti enters e-mobility

The latter will have a claimed driving range of more than 500 km.