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New US sanctions will destabilize global markets, says Russia

The Kremlin said on Monday that the latest round of US sanctions on the Russian energy sector risked destabilising global markets, and Moscow would do everything possible to minimise their impact, Reuters reported.

HCLTech Q3 profit rises 5.5% to ₹4,591 crore, revenue up 5%

IT company HCLTech on Monday reported 5.54 per cent growth in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,591 crore for December quarter of 2024-25 financial year.

Net direct tax kitty swells 16% to ₹16.90 lakh crore so far in FY25

The net direct tax collection grew 15.88 per cent to about Rs 16.90 lakh crore so far this fiscal, according to government data released on Monday.

India Energy Week 2025 to redefine global energy dialogue

Building on the remarkable success of its previous two editions, India Energy Week 2025 (IEW’25), the flagship energy event of the Government of India, is being held under the patronage of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, organised by Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI), from 11th to 14th February 2025 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi.

Indian Realty Sector Attracts 6% More Private Equity Investment in April-December to $2.82 Billion: Anarock

Number of PE deals dropped to 24 during 1st nine months of FY25 from 30 in year-ago period

Hindustan Petroleum Commissions LNG Regasification Terminal at Chhara, Gujarat

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) proudly announces the successful commissioning of its state-of-the-art LNG Regasification Terminal at Chhara, Gujarat.

India Ranks 3rd Globally in Fintech Funding Despite 33% Lower Infusion in 2024: Report

India ranked third globally in terms of funding received in the fintech segment despite a decline of 33 percent on a year-on-year basis to $1.9 billion in 2024, market intelligence firm Tracxn said in a report on Monday.

MFs collect ₹1.18 lakh cr via NFO in 2024, dominated by thematic funds

Asset management companies launched 239 new fund offerings (NFOs) mobilising Rs 1.18 lakh crore in 2024, with sectoral or thematic equity funds emerging as the top choice of investors, according to a report by Germinate Investor Services Research.

Rupee depreciation yields limited benefits for exporters: Experts

Depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar is providing limited benefits to domestic exporters due to the high import content in shipments and uncertainties in the global market, according to experts.

Two Killed in Coal Mine Collapse in Pak

As Two miners have been killed when a coal mine collapsed in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, the second mining disaster in the area within a week.

Biden's administration suggests new restrictions on exports of AI chips

Gulf states and Southeast Asian countries would face new caps

Melania Says She's Ready for Move Back Into White House

Incoming first lady Melania Trump says she's packed and ready to move back into the White House, where son Barron will have a bedroom, and she plans to revive her Be Best children's initiative.

Rallies, fireworks, parties... Trump's inauguration weekend will have it all

President-elect Trump's inauguration weekend will start with a fireworks display

6.9 magnitude quake rattles Japan, triggers tsunami warnings

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country's Meteorological Agency said Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal areas because of a tsunami threat.

Starmer Outlines Plans to Make UK 'AI Powerhouse'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday laid out his plans to unleash the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the help of billions of pounds of investment and dedicated AI Growth Zones to speed up infrastructure to make the UK a \"world leader\" in the sector.

Breakthrough in Gaza ceasefire? Long war heading towards truce

FOUR OFFICIALS ACKNOWLEDGED PROGRESS

No end to LA Wildfires as more fierce winds on cards, toll at 24

Red flag warnings for severe fire conditions issued

Potentially Transformative

The UGC Draft Regulations 2025 have proposed a transformative shift in India's higher education system.

Dozens of farmers killed by Boko Haram militants in northeast Nigeria

At least 40 farmers were killed in an attack by Islamic militants in northeast Nigeria's Borno state, a government official said Monday.

Bigger & better

From AI-driven recommendations and immersive AR/VR experiences to interactive storytelling—2025 promises to redefine cinematic experiences

Saluting the bravehearts

ARMED FORCES VETERANS' DAY

Soldiers at Siachen glacier now have high-speed internet

Reliance Jio said it has successfully deployed plug-and-play pre-configured equipment at a forward post, leveraging its indigenous full-stack 5G technology

Farmers' Protest: SC to Hear Case Over Medical Aid to Ailing Leader Dallewal on January 15

The Supreme Court would hear a matter related to the health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite fast pressing for demands, and other pleas on January 15.

Kerala minor girl rape: 42 persons arrested so far, say police

A total of 29 cases have been registered in the serial abuse of the girl, when she was a minor, in Pathanamthitta, Elavumthitta, Pandalam and Malayalappuzha police stations, an official release from Pathanamthitta police added

New version of anti-tank guided missile 'Nag Mk 2' tested successfully

Nag missile carrier version-2 was also field-evaluated

Beed Sarpanch Murder Case: Maharashtra Reconstitutes Special Investigation Team

The Maharashtra government on Monday reconstituted the Special Investigation Team set up to probe the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh.

Woman paraded in Gujarat BJP MLA defamation case: Three cops suspended

Three police personnel were suspended in Amreli in Gujarat after a woman arrested for allegedly trying to defame a BJP MLA claimed she was assaulted in custody.

Gulmarg has become winter sports capital of India: PM Modi

PM MODI IN KASHMIR

Another child tests positive for HMPV in Puducherry

One more child has tested positive for Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Puducherry, a senior official said on Monday.

India signs Hajj agreement with Saudi Arabia, quota fixed at 1,75,025 pilgrims

India on Monday signed a Hajj agreement with Saudi Arabia, finalising a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for itself.