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At the core of this performance lies the ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund’s special situations strategy.

SIP returns: Rs 10,000 a month turns into Rs 20 lakh in 7 years as ICICI Pru fund clocks 24% CAGR

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund has turned a ₹10,000 monthly SIP into over ₹20 lakh in seven years, against a total investment of ₹8.4 lakh as of December 31, 2025. Since its launch in Janua...

India appears to be pushing ahead with Rafale mega deal despite F-35, Su-57 offers

Rs 3.25 lakh cr deal for 114 Rafales: Defence Ministry to discuss biggest fighter jet acquisition this week

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

Under the plan, the bulk of the aircraft would be manufactured in India, with an indigenous content of around 30 per cent

Majumdar added that it is through the will of the people that Mamata Banerjee will be removed. “It is through the power of the people that Mamata Banerjee’s end is going to happen this time.

'Not imposing President's rule because...': BJP's former Bengal chief on fight with Mamata  

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

On the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Majumdar said large-scale deletions were based on data. 

The Budget 2025 offered little relief to crypto investors, retaining the 30% tax on gains and the 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on transactions introduced in 2022.

Union Budget 2026: Crypto industry pushes for tax reset, clear regulatory roadmap for growth

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

Despite India consistently ranking among the world’s top markets for crypto adoption, stakeholders argue that the absence of clear rules continues to limit the sector’s full potential, pushing innovat...

Blinken rejects US takeover plans for Greenland

'Denmark can't sell it': Blinken warns US takeover of Greenland would be a 'big mistake'

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

Blinken said there was never any serious discussion during his tenure about acquiring Greenland, despite recent statements from the White House suggesting military options were on the table.

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz with Prime Minister Modi

'India is emerging as key economic partner': German chancellor hails Indian skilled workers, pushes EU FTA

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

'Around 250,000 people in India are learning German. There is no place in the world where Germany issues more visas than here in Bangalore,' says German chancellor Friedrich Merz

General Dwivedi said the situation along the Northern Front remains stable but needs constant vigil.

‘Terrorists can’t be pushed in’: Army Chief rules out terror infiltration after drone sightings along LoC

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

Addressing the Army’s annual press conference, the Army Chief said there were no gaps or laxities that could be exploited for terrorist infiltration.

The visit comes as Canada looks to reduce its dependence on the United States by doubling its non-US exports over the next decade.

Mark Carney's India visit: Why India, Canada are rebuilding trade ties amid Trump's tariff tantrums? Here's what we know 

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

The visit is important as both countries try to expand trade and reduce their dependence on the US, which has imposed high tariffs on both India and Canada. 

The US will invite India to join the Pax Silica alliance next month

US to invite India to join Pax Silica: What is the alliance? How will it help India?

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

"Today, I'm pleased to announce that India will be invited to join this group of nations as a full member next month," said US Ambassador Sergio Gor.

Highlighting the working conditions of gig workers, the MP said he had spoken to hundreds of delivery partners over the past few months.

'Satyamev Jayate. We have won': Raghav Chadha after Blinkit decides to remove 10-minute delivery branding across platforms

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

Highlighting the working conditions of gig workers, the MP said he had spoken to hundreds of delivery partners over the past few months.