In a decisive push towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in maritime trade, the Union government has initiated the creation of Bharat Container Line, a new domestic container shipping company aimed at reducing India’s overwhelming dependence on foreign shipping firms. The initiative brings together government-owned Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), Container Corporation of…
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Bank Strike on Jan 27 to Disrupt PSB Services Across India
Banking services at public sector banks across India are likely to face significant disruption on Tuesday, January 27, as bank employee unions proceed with a nationwide strike demanding the immediate implementation of a five-day work week. The strike has been called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an…
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Intel Core Ultra 300 “Panther Lake” CPU & iGPU Review Insights
January 26, 2026 – The latest Intel Core Ultra 300 “Panther Lake” processors are making waves in the PC community, delivering notable CPU and iGPU performance improvements. Early benchmark results reveal that Intel’s new integrated graphics, the Arc B390, competes strongly against AMD’s mainstream iGPUs and even approaches the performance…
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Premier & Waaree Energies Q3 Review: IPO Signals, Targets, Outlook
Nuvama Institutional Equities has reaffirmed its ‘Buy’ rating on Premier Energies and Waaree Energies following their December quarter (Q3) results, reflecting positive performance and growth potential in India’s solar energy sector. While Premier Energies delivered in-line results, Waaree Energies posted a strong beat, signaling robust operational execution. Premier Energies: On…
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Gautam Adani, Nephew Make First US Court Filing After 14 Months
In a significant legal development, Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani have submitted their first court filing in the United States fourteen months after facing civil fraud charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This filing marks a critical step in addressing procedural disputes that had…
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Successful India Makes World Stable, Says EU Chief
New Delhi: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said that a “successful India” makes the world more stable, prosperous, and secure, underlining New Delhi’s growing importance in global geopolitics and trade. Her remarks came as India and the European Union prepare to finalise what has been described…
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Budget 2026: LTCG Tax Cut May Influence FPI Stock Flows
As Budget 2026 approaches, market participants are closely watching for potential cuts to the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax. Amid continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) selling, investors hope a tax reduction could improve market sentiment and encourage capital inflows into Indian equities. In January alone, FPIs have net sold ₹33,598…
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Iran Warns of Sweeping Response as US Tensions Rise
Tehran: Iran-US tensions have escalated to one of their most volatile points in years, with Tehran issuing stark warnings of a “sweeping and regret-inducing response” to any American military action. The warning comes as US naval assets, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, move closer to the Iranian coast,…
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IRFC Eyes Swiss Franc Swap to Reduce Dollar Risk
New Delhi: Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) is exploring a strategic shift in its foreign-currency borrowing to mitigate risks from dollar volatility. The company is considering converting a portion of its dollar-denominated loans into Swiss francs, aiming to reduce foreign exchange losses and lower funding costs amid the rupee’s recent…
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Gold, Silver Hit Record Highs as Safe-Haven Demand Surges
Gold and silver prices scaled fresh record highs on Monday, reinforcing their status as the world’s preferred safe-haven assets amid mounting geopolitical tensions, currency volatility and uncertainty over global trade policies. The rally marks one of the strongest bull runs ever seen in precious metals, driven by a combination of…