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The outage also affected more than 7,000 users in the United Kingdom and over 2,700 users in Canada, news agency Reuters reported.

X suffers global outage, thousands report issues accessing app and website

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

According to Downdetector data, nearly 59% of affected users reported difficulties accessing the app, while 25% faced issues with the website. About 16% experienced server connection failures.

The drone sightings came hours after Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi issued a warning to Pakistan against ceasefire violations and cross-border provocations.

High alert in J&K’s Rajouri as multiple drones enter Indian airspace hours after Army Chief’s warning to Pakistan

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

Sources said multiple Pakistani drones were seen near the Dungala–Nabla area of the Rajouri sector and were fired upon by Army personnel.

India supplies nearly two-thirds of Iran’s rice imports, making the market commercially significant despite the broader geopolitical risks.

US tariffs on Iran to have limited impact on India, Centre reassures exporters

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

India’s total trade with Iran stood at around $1.6 billion last year, a small fraction of Iran’s overall import basket of nearly $68 billion in 2024. In comparison, Iran’s largest import partners incl...

 The statement marked a clear shift in tone from earlier remarks, when Trump suggested Iran was seeking negotiations with Washington after he warned of possible military action.

‘Help is on its way’: Trump cancels talks with Iran, urges citizens to keep protesting amid deadly crackdown

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned Tehran against using lethal force on protesters and has said the United States is closely monitoring the situation.

Key geopolitical flashpoints are expected to dominate the agenda, with discussions planned on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as political and economic developments in Latin America, including Venezuela.

Davos 2026: Donald Trump returns to Davos, leads US team at WEF as geopolitics takes centre stage

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

WEF President and CEO Borge Brende said the 2026 meeting will be guided by the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue” to underscore the need for deeper engagement in an increasingly divided world. He added that...

Global leaders from politics, business and civil society will gather in Davos from January 19–23 for the 56th WEF as economic uncertainty and geopolitical strain reshape the global order.

Davos 2026: From AI to climate risks, 5 defining themes set to shape talks at the World Economic Forum

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

A central focus in 2026 will be the governance of artificial intelligence and the need to restore resilience in global trade. As AI reshapes economies and societies at unprecedented speed, leaders are...

RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka

India's moment is here, but cities are failing: Harsh Goenka on the micro crisis holding growth back

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

Goenka argued that while the country's macro fundamentals look strong, everyday governance failures threaten to slow momentum

Many companies allow HRA claims based on declarations during the year, but the Income Tax Department can still ask for proof later. This makes record-keeping essential.

Tax planning 2026: Claiming HRA without rent agreement? Here’s what proofs you need to stay tax compliant

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

Tax expert CA Ruchita Vaghani said contrary to popular belief, the Income Tax Act does not require a formal rent agreement for claiming HRA. What it does require is evidence of payment. This can inclu...

Majumdar dismissed allegations that the Centre discourages investment in Bengal.

Your syndicate raj is responsible, not Centre: BJP's Sukanta Majumdar blames Mamata for industries leaving Bengal 

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

Majumdar said the syndicate culture has existed since the Left era and has now become a “vicious cycle”.

Karnataka CM skips receiving German Chancellor, BJP flags ‘misplaced priorities’

'Deep disregard for state's interests': Karnataka CM under fire for skipping German Chancellor's visit

by Business Today Desk |Jan 13, 2026

German Chancellor Merz arrived in Bengaluru on Tuesday as part of his two-day visit to India. He was received at the airport by Karnataka's Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil