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India May Get Russian Oil For Next 2 Months

India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, does not expect any disruption to Russian oil supply in the next two months as U.S.-sanctioned tankers are allowed to discharge crude until March, a senior government official said on Monday.

Steady GDP, rate cuts to support credit access in FY26

FITCH EXPECTS AGGREGATE SALES GROWTH FOR FITCH-RATED CORPORATES TO REMAIN LIMITED TO 1-2% IN FY26

UP Looks To Privatize Two Of Its Four Power Distribution Firms

Uttar Pradesh is looking to privatize two of its four power distribution companies, a state government tender showed, as the country's most populous state grapples with power losses and a lack of sufficient transmission infrastructure.

FHRAI Raises Concerns Over Zomato, Swiggy's 'Private Label'

The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) on Monday expressed \"serious concerns\" over Zomato and Swiggy's recent foray into the \"private label\" food delivery space, urging regulators to take \"swift action\" to address the growing worries related to data misuse, unfair competition, and food safety.

RBI Said To Ease Rupee Drought With FX Swaps

India's central bank is using dollar-rupee swaps to ease a liquidity squeeze in the country's financial system, according to people familiar with the matter.

Vidya Wires Files IPO Papers for ₹320 Cr Fundraise

Winding and conductivity products maker Vidya Wires has filed draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).

Mkts Crash Over Spike in Crude Prices, FII Outflows

Sensex tanked 1.36% to settle at 76,330.01, while Nifty dropped 1.47% to 23,085.95

Rupee plunges 58 paise to record low of 86.62

The rupee logged its steepest single-day fall in nearly two years and ended the session 58 paise down at its historic low of 86.62 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by a stronger American currency and surging crude oil prices.

Blue Origin Pushes Back First Launch of New Glenn Rocket

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin will have to wait a little longer for the long-anticipated maiden orbital flight of its brand-new rocket after a launch attempt dragged on for hours before being cancelled due to unspecified technical issues.

Dec Retail Inflation Eases to 4-Month Low, Boosts Rate Cut Hopes

India's annual retail inflation in December eased to a four-month low, government data showed on Monday, boosting hopes of the country's central bank cutting interest rates in February.

At Least 10 People Dead in Brazil Landslides

Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said on Sunday.

LA Wildfire Death Toll Surges to 24 as Firefighters Brace for Fierce Winds

The death toll surged late on Sunday; about 150,000 people in LA County remain under evacuation orders

Al-Qadir Case Verdict Against Khan Delayed

A Pakistan court on Monday postponed for the third time the announcement of the verdict in the 190 million pounds Al-Qadir Trust corruption case against former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi.

Counter-tariffs ready if Trump starts trade war

Justin Trudeau says Canada is ready to respond with counter-tariffs against the US if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to begin a trade war in North America.

Seoul: At least 300 North Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine

Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said on Monday, citing information from Seoul's spy agency.

Thai Cabinet Okays Casino Bill To Boost Its Tourism, Economy

Thailand's Cabinet approved on Monday a draft bill legalising casinos with the aim of boosting tourism and a sluggish economy.

Why the House Must Debate CAG Reports

The Delhi high court is right to censure the state government for its failure to place 14 reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) before the legislative assembly.

Within India's paradoxes, Seeds of transformation

India is a land of paradoxes. Picture a seeker climbing the Himalayan peaks or meditating by Varanasi's ghats, searching for meaning, unaware that the answers they seek have always been within them.

Good fences for good neighbours

Bangladesh's concern over the fencing of the international border is misplaced

India-China relations: A river runs through it

The dam planned by Beijing on Brahmaputra in Tibet could turn out to be a poisoned chalice for South Asia

Toolkit for India to take the lead in the 6G race

If you are reading this article on a wireless device, then a complex set of interdependent, multi-component technologies are at work.

K'taka to review plan to disband anti-LWE force

The surrender of six Maoists before chief minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru has led the Karnataka government to re-evaluate its anti-Maoist strategy.

Bangladesh Impedes Border Fence Work at 7 Points

Border tensions between India and Bangladesh have escalated since August 5, when former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India, with Bangladesh border forces opposing previously agreed construction work at multiple locations along the international boundary, officials aware of the matter have said.

Petition in HC Seeks CBI Probe Into West Bengal Maternal Death

The Calcutta high court will hear a public interest litigation (PIL) on Thursday seeking a CBI probe into the death of a woman at a government-run hospital after alleged administration of expired intravenous fluid.

India Aims to Power Shipping Fleet With Solar, Says Sonowal

The Conversion of 1000 Vessels—Cargo and Passenger—to Solar-Fuelled Batteries Will Be Carried Out in Phases.

India Summons Bangladesh High Commissioner

The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Monday summoned deputy high commissioner of Bangladesh to India, Nural Islam.

Anvar resigns as MLA, announces support to Oppn UDF in Kerala

Kerala legislator PV Anvar, who joined the Trinamool Congress recently after parting ways with the ruling LDF a few months ago, resigned on Monday as the MLA of the Nilambur constituency.

Modi Opens Key Z-Morh Tunnel in J&K Infra Push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly constructed Z-Morh tunnel in Sonamarg which is aimed at providing a crucial all-weather road link between Kashmir and Ladakh.

Norms for 2 accident relief schemes eased

THE AMENDMENTS LAID DOWN THE PROCESS FOR VICTIMS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATE DISASTERS TO GET MONETARY RELIEF

Pujari Murder Sparks Outrage in Kushinagar

Villagers Protested, Accusing the Police of Negligence and Mismanagement.