Construction of Patna Junction's underground metro station causes traffic diversions. Officials create an 8ft wide pedestrian path for safer access. Details on the underpass and station design inside.
Odisha govt simplifies apartment registration by fixing stamp duty at Rs 50,000 for common areas, ending a long deadlock. This move will unlock thousands of pending property deals and empower resident associations.
Two men from Delhi arrested for a massive GST fraud scheme involving fake firms and tax evasion of Rs 25 crore. Police recover phones, laptop, and documents. Read the full investigation details.
KMDA begins installing the truss for a new 42m Bailey bridge connecting Salt Lake & Dakshindari. The two-way bridge aims to reduce congestion at Ultadanga & Salt Lake crossings. Read details.
French farmers' nationwide protests turn violent outside ANSES HQ. They oppose strict EU regulations & the Mercosur trade deal, fearing for their survival. Riot police use tear gas.
Karnataka Finance Minister Byre Gowda urges the Centre for a 50% share in tax revenue from tobacco and pan masala, citing fiscal pressures from GST, urbanization, and climate shocks. Read more.
Fly91 announces expansion to Hubballi with 2 new ATR 72-600 aircraft leased from DAE. Flights to Bengaluru & Hyderabad expected to start in March, boosting North Karnataka connectivity.
Favourable cold weather brings profuse flowering to Dharwad's mango orchards, raising hopes for a 65,000-tonne Alphonso harvest. Officials advise farmers on blossom protection.
Hyderabad's Techno Paints & Chemicals plans a ₹500 crore IPO next fiscal year and appoints cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador to fuel national expansion. Read more.
Government's new Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters sees strong uptake, with Rs 3,361.83 crore sanctioned to 774 applicants in one month. Read how this supports Indian exporters against global headwinds.
In Ranchi, app-based delivery riders navigate traffic and algorithms for unstable incomes. Facing high fuel costs, safety risks, and no social security, they represent the human cost of instant convenience. Discover their untold story.
Hyderabad's Techno Paints targets a Rs 500 crore IPO by 2026-27. Backed by Sachin Tendulkar, it plans nationwide growth and Middle East entry, aiming for Rs 2000 crore revenue by 2030. Read more.
An ICICI Lombard official accidentally shared unaudited draft financial results on WhatsApp Status. The company has alerted exchanges and warned investors. Details inside.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation announces a G+1 market complex with parking on MG Road and a G+2 vendor market at Doranda to remove encroachments, rehabilitate vendors, and reduce traffic congestion.
Amazon is launching a massive 228,000-sq-ft brick-and-mortar 'hypermarket' near Chicago, directly challenging Walmart and Target's dominance. Read about the new retail strategy.
Facing labour shortages, Indian organisations can retain experienced workers over 50 with phased retirement, flexible hours, and skill transfer roles. Discover data-driven solutions.
Massive blowout fire at ONGC oil well in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema district successfully extinguished. Over 500 evacuated, no casualties reported. Full details inside.
Jharkhand witnesses a dramatic rise in vehicle sales post-GST cut. Two-wheeler sales jump 97.73% in Oct 2025 vs 2024. Dealers expand hiring as state revenue grows. Full report inside.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a crucial pre-budget meeting with state finance ministers to discuss priorities for the 2025-26 Union Budget. Key focus areas included infrastructure, fiscal management, and growth.
Goa government clarifies that rural villages included in the NAKSHA aerial survey will not be classified as urban. Officials aim to dispel fears about property takeover and explain the survey's benefits for land records and planning.
Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda urges the Centre to address the state's 'shrinking fiscal space' due to a massive GST revenue shortfall, ahead of the Union Budget. Details inside.
India's consumer watchdog, CCPA, has taken action against 27 restaurants for illegally levying service charges. Know your rights and how to file a complaint.
Walmart Inc. replaces AstraZeneca Plc in the Nasdaq 100 Index from 20 January. The move follows Walmart's historic exchange switch and its market cap surge past $920 billion. Read the full analysis.
Borewell truck owners in four Tamil Nadu districts are on strike, demanding a sharp increase in drilling charges due to rising diesel and spare parts costs. Read about their demands and the impact.
Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil battles a massive global recall of infant formula due to toxin contamination, affecting over 50 countries. Financial impact could hit $1.5 billion. Read the full story.
Mohali Municipal Corporation plans a new policy to control planters and racks outside houses in GMADA sectors, preventing encroachment on public land and ensuring orderly urban growth. Read more.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's Brussels talks with EU's Sefcovic aim to fast-track the long-pending India-EU Free Trade Agreement, focusing on market access and supply chains. Read the latest updates.
US President Trump urged oil giants to invest in Venezuela's vast reserves, promising security. Yet, executives cite legal risks & past expropriations, making large-scale capital unlikely. Details inside.
Oracle's board sees major change as two longest-serving directors retire. Amid a 30% stock plunge, the tech giant navigates a pivotal $300B OpenAI deal. Read the full analysis.
A proposed US law with 500% tariffs on Russian crude buyers could severely impact India's export market. Learn about the bill's details and its potential consequences for India's economy.