Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), led by Chairman Mukesh Ambani, reported a marginal rise in consolidated net profit for the third quarter of FY26, even as revenues recorded double-digit growth. The diversified conglomerate posted a profit of ₹18,645 crore for the December quarter, marking a 0.56% increase year-on-year, while revenue from…
Month: January 2026
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CCPA Cracks Down on Illegal Walkie-Talkie Sales Online
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has launched a major crackdown on the illegal online sale of walkie-talkies, taking suo motu action against multiple e-commerce platforms for hosting and promoting non-compliant radio communication devices. The enforcement drive has resulted in penalties against leading platforms including Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and Meta,…
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Sahitya Akademi Leads at Delhi Book Fair 2026
New Delhi, 16 January 2026: Sahitya Akademi brought together literary enthusiasts, students, and scholars at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 with engaging face-to-face sessions and panel discussions focused on India’s rich intellectual and literary traditions. Face-to-Face Session with K. P. Ramanunni The highlight of the day was the…
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Bioenergy Key to Decarbonising MSMEs, Says Shripad Naik
New Delhi: Bioenergy is set to play a decisive role in India’s clean energy transition, particularly in decarbonising industrial process heat used by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power Shri Shripad Yesso Naik said on Friday. Addressing a national…
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Republic Day Parade Celebrates Vande Mataram 150
The Republic Day Parade 2026, to be held at Kartavya Path on January 26, will commemorate 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram, blending India’s cultural heritage, military prowess, and contemporary achievements. Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh outlined the highlights in a press briefing in New Delhi on…
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National Fisheries Meet Maps Growth Path 2026
New Delhi witnessed the National Conference of Fisheries Secretaries convened by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, on January 16, 2026. Chaired by Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Union Secretary, the meeting focused on reviewing the implementation of key schemes including the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana…
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BJP to Announce New National President on January 20
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to announce its new national president on January 20, marking a significant leadership transition within India’s ruling political party. The election process for the top organisational post will begin a day earlier, on January 19, when nominations will be formally filed. Party sources…
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Homebuyers’ RWAs Cannot Intervene in Insolvency: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling clarifying the scope of participation in insolvency proceedings, the Supreme Court has held that homebuyers’ societies and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) have no legal standing to intervene in insolvency cases initiated against real estate developers once a financial default is established. The verdict reinforces the limited…
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Oregon Coast Earthquake: 6.2 Magnitude Quake, No Tsunami Threat
A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Oregon early Thursday, triggering brief concern across coastal regions of the United States’ Pacific Northwest. According to global seismic monitoring agencies, the tremor occurred in the early hours without causing major damage or injuries, and authorities…
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Gold, Silver Rates Today: Dollar Strength Hits Prices
Gold and silver prices fell in both domestic and international markets on Friday after the US dollar hit a six-week high, following unexpectedly strong US weekly jobless claims. Spot gold dropped 0.29% to $4,602.43 per ounce, while spot silver declined 0.8% to $91.6861 per ounce. Meanwhile, MCX gold touched ₹1,43,483…