Alphabet Reaches $4 Trillion Valuation, Joins Tech Titans

Google's parent company Alphabet briefly crossed the $4 trillion market valuation milestone on Monday, joining Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia in an elite club. The surge comes from aggressive AI push and key partnerships.

BitGo Aims for $1.96B Valuation in US IPO

Cryptocurrency custody firm BitGo plans to raise up to $201 million through its US IPO, targeting a valuation of nearly $2 billion as investor interest in crypto companies grows.

Worker Dies in Belagavi Sugar Factory Crusher Accident

A daily-wage laborer, Sachin Yamananni, tragically lost his life after falling into a moving conveyor belt at Hiranyakeshi Sugar Factory in Sankeshwar. The accident occurred just 10 days after he joined the factory.

SCR Adds 12 Jansadharan Special Trains for Sankranti

South Central Railway's Vijayawada Division will run 12 unreserved special trains between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam from Jan 12 to 18 to handle Sankranti passenger surge. Additional services to Kakinada and Tirupati are also announced.

Punjab's First Startup Conclave Launched by CM Mann

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated Punjab's inaugural Startup Conclave at Lovely Professional University, promoting youth entrepreneurship and innovation with seed grants and institutional support.

India's Rabi Crop Sowing Rises 2.8% to 64.42M Hectares

India's winter crop sowing for 2025-26 has expanded by 1.76 million hectares to 64.42 million hectares, marking a 2.8% increase from last year, driven by favorable soil moisture from above-normal monsoon rains.

India's TDS System Needs Major Overhaul

India's TDS framework has become overly complex, causing cash-flow issues and litigation. Experts propose using GST data to simplify withholding taxes and reduce compliance burdens.

Rabi Crop Sowing Up 17%, Farm Output Rises

India's rabi crop sowing has increased by 17% this season, driven by favorable weather and government support. This boost enhances agricultural productivity and food security.

HCLTech Q3 profit falls 11% to Rs 4,076 crore

HCL Technologies reports an 11% drop in Q3 net profit to Rs 4,076 crore, while revenue sees modest growth. The IT giant revises its full-year revenue guidance. Read the full analysis.

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