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India Leads in Disaster Management, Says Shah

BACKED BY RESILIENT infrastructure in the area of disaster management, India has emerged as a global leader in the sector by adopting a 'zero casualty' goal during calamities, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday.

Modi hails makers of Constitution, lauds EC for impartial polls

ADDRESSING THIS YEAR'S first edition of his monthly broadcast, Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the makers of the Constitution-B R Ambedkar, Rajendra Prasad and Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, who participated in the Constituent Assembly debates.

Diplomacy Just As Vital As Expertise To Run Restaurant

I have two pieces of pat advice for anyone rash enough to approach me for counsel. First, never speak to the press. Second, don't open a restaurant.

A bigger playing field

● The male consumer has evolved, so it's time for Smart and Handsome to flex

Mkt volatility may force life insurers to rethink ULIP plans

A PROLONGED VOLATILITY in the stock markets could dampen the investor appetite for unit linked insurance plans (ULIPs), prompting life insurers to shift the focus towards guaranteed income and pure protection plans like term insurance, industry experts said.

Bank of Japan set to raise interest rates

BANK OF JAPAN governor Kazuo Ueda will size up the need to raise interest rates on Friday amid heightened expectations of a hike — and barring a market shock triggered by Donald Trump's first few days in the White House.

A handy tool for home security

It captures clear video footage up to 20 metres

We are living in a 24x7 economy

A FEW DAYS AGO, L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan's comments on the 90-hour work week, and \"how long can you stare at your wife\", followed by company's HR head Sonica Muraleedharan's subsequent clarificatory statement, have sparked widespread public debate.

Skilling shouldn't be on a budget

● Focus on women, migrant workers, infrastructure

LTIMindtree hopeful of sustaining growth momentum going ahead

FY26 TO OUTPERFORM FY25, SAYS MD & CEO

Hybrid funds built for volatility

● If interest rates fall, bond component of such funds will benefit

Kotak Mahindra Bank expects NIM to improve

FRESH SLIPPAGES IN Q3 DECLINE

Aadhar Housing Finance aims to grow AUM by 22%: MD

AADHAR HOUSING FINANCE is expected to grow its assets under management by 22% by the end of the current fiscal, managing director and CEO Rishi Anand said in an email interaction.

Trump Holds Victory Rally Ahead of Inauguration

Mukesh, wife Nita to attend the event

PLFS reflects positive employment trends

As India strides towards the vision of Viksit Bharat, empowering youth with the right skills and work experience continues to be a priority

Balancing Growth With Fiscal Consolidation

India's economic growth and fiscal outlook for FY26 are promising, with projected gross tax revenue growth of 10.5% and a feasible 20% increase in capital expenditure.

Early birds bring poor tidings

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED (RIL) posted better-than-expected consolidated operating profits, up 7.7% y-o-y, on the back of a reasonably good show from the retail segment.

Railways capital expenditure for FY26 may be pegged at ₹2.9L crore

\"THE RAILWAYS IS working on multiple fronts which require significant capital expenditure from the government.

Trade Partner Or Adversary?

India must think beyond China-Plus-One strategy as the world trade order is rapidly changing

MRF: Crude prices, Re-slide driving surge in tyre prices

RISING CRUDE OIL prices and a depreciating rupee are driving up tyre costs, according to Arun Mammen, vice chairman and managing director of MRF.

No way to declare exempt gift in ITR

● These can trigger an I-T notice if not properly reported

The promise and perils of agentic AI

● Guardrails are needed for its safe and responsible use

These Men in Blue break boundaries for the disabled

ON JANUARY 7 this year, a 17-member Indian cricket team was given a warm send-off for a four-nation Champion Trophy tournament in Sri Lanka.

Chennai Express charges ahead

Refined, familiar, and the fastest Creta ever produced, with more than 400 km real range

'America First' stalls bond issuance bonanza in EMs

A RECORD START to the year for emerging-market bond sales is at risk of fizzling as high Treasury rates hamper weaker credits from tapping international capital.

Reliance steps up distribution push as FMCG vertical grows

THE FAST-MOVING CONSUMER goods (FMCG) arm of Reliance, which has touched ₹8,000 crore in topline for the first nine months of FY25, will expand distribution in north and west India, sources have told FE.

Tech firms face setback as Wi-Fi spectrum allocation plan nixed

DoT DECISION MAY DELAY ADOPTION OF NEXT-GENERATION DEVICES

Comfortable design for 24/7 wear

● It tracks fitness, sleep, stress & other key health vitals

Free up pricing of agriculture

MSP FRAMEWORK NEEDS A REVISIT, IN TERMS OF FREEING UP PRICES OF PRODUCTS AS ALSO MAJOR INPUTS

Need for speed

● Are brands ready yet to join the pickleball party?