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One of the major points of disagreement between India and the United States is the agriculture sector.

'Push for favourable crop provisions': Republican Senators to Trump on US-India trade deal

by Business Today Desk |Jan 17, 2026

The appeal came in a letter written by Senators Kevin Cramer and Steve Daines, just days after India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco...

Motorists have been advised to plan their journeys, remain patient and strictly follow traffic rules and directions issued by traffic personnel on duty.

Republic Day 2026: Key roads to remain closed for R-Day rehearsals this week, Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory

by Business Today Desk |Jan 17, 2026

To ensure the smooth conduct of the rehearsals, traffic restrictions will remain in force between 10:15 am and 12:30 pm on all four days.

Dense fog has been impacting visibility in the capital, particularly during early morning hours.

Cold wave in north India: Dense fog impacts Delhi flights, mercury hits 4.3°C in Safdarjung

by Business Today Desk |Jan 17, 2026

Cold wave conditions persisted for the 6th straight day on January 16, with mercury dropping to as low as 4.3°C.

The Chabahar port is central to India’s connectivity ambitions.

MEA says India in talks with US as Chabahar sanctions waiver nears April 2026 expiry

by Business Today Desk |Jan 16, 2026

While Washington reimposed sanctions on Iran last year, it granted India a conditional six-month waiver for the Chabahar project. The Trump administration has since threatened a 25% tariff on countrie...

As part of the agreement, Dassault will integrate Indian-made weapons, missiles, and ammunition on all 114 aircraft.

114-Rafale deal moves forward: Defence Procurement Board gives green signal

by Business Today Desk |Jan 16, 2026

The Indian Air Force had submitted its proposal to the Ministry of Defence in September 2025, seeking the induction of 114 additional Rafale jets. The IAF currently operates 36 Rafale aircraft, while ...

An estimated eight crore EPFO subscribers stand to benefit from these changes.

EPFO news: UPI-based EPF withdrawals to start by April, aiming for streamlined access

by Business Today Desk |Jan 16, 2026

EPFO will allow it subscribers to gain faster access to their provident fund savings, with the facility to withdraw EPF directly into their bank accounts through a UPI-based payment gateway expected t...

Reliance Jio’s customer base continued to scale rapidly, reaching 515.3 million users by the end of the quarter.

RIL Q3FY26 results: Jio Platforms crosses 515 million users, profit rises 11% on strong data growth

by Business Today Desk |Jan 16, 2026

Reliance Jio’s customer base continued to scale rapidly, reaching 515.3 million users by the end of third quarter. Average revenue per user (ARPU) rose 5.1 per cent from a year earlier to Rs 213.7, su...

Under Indian tax rules, short-term capital losses (STCL) can be adjusted against both short-term and long-term gains.

Selling assets in 2026? How to keep more of your gains and less for the taxman

by Business Today Desk |Jan 16, 2026

Capital gains arise when the selling price of an asset exceeds its acquisition cost after adjusting for transfer expenses. While such gains are taxable, the Income Tax Act offers several legal routes ...

Trump has also linked Greenland directly to his broader vision of keeping the US at the “centre of power” in the Western Hemisphere, warning that strategic complacency could weaken America’s global standing. 

From a social media joke to national security strategy: Why Trump wants the US to own Greenland

by Business Today Desk |Jan 16, 2026

In recent remarks, Trump argued that US ownership of Greenland is essential for national and global security. He has claimed that maintaining influence through alliances alone is no longer sufficient,...

The Sub-Committee will continue to closely track air quality trends and review the situation periodically to decide on further action based on pollution levels and meteorological forecasts.

GRAP-III curbs imposed across Delhi-NCR as AQI threatens to turn severe. Check what is banned

by Business Today Desk |Jan 16, 2026

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), air quality across Delhi-NCR remained in the ‘very poor’ category on January 16, with several monitoring stations reporting AQI readi...