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RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

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

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

Majumdar dismissed allegations that the Centre discourages investment in Bengal.
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

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

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

In the December-ended quarter of 2025-26, 13 lakh two-wheelers were exported, registering a growth of 24.3% over Q3 of 2024-25.
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

India’s car exports jump 16% to 8.63 lakh vehicles in 2025

 Exports witnessed double-digit growth across vehicle segments in 2025.

Karnataka CM skips receiving German Chancellor, BJP flags ‘misplaced priorities’
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

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

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

India appears to be pushing ahead with Rafale mega deal despite F-35, Su-57 offers
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

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

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.
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

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

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

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz with Prime Minister Modi
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

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

'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.
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

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

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.
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

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

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
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

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

"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.
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

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

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

He emphasised the expansion of India's conventional military scope in the region.
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

'We were fully prepared to launch ground ops if...': Army Chief's big disclosure on Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor, launched on 7 May 2025, targeted terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, leading to the elimination of over 100 terrorists.

Dog feeders must be liable too, Supreme Court says in sharp stray dogs warning
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

Stray dogs case: Supreme Court warns Centre, states of heavy compensation for bite victims

The hearing resumed this week after detailed arguments last week, when the court clarified it was not calling for the removal of all street dogs but for the strict enforcement of existing rules

‘200 secretaries make no sense’: TeamLease chief pushes for bureaucratic reform
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

'We don't need 75 ministries, 200 secretaries': TeamLease chairman says civil service reform is overdue

'The US only has 14 cabinet ministers. Japan has eight. The UK has 22. So we need to crush the number of ministries,' says Manish Sabharwal

He further said that Trump is suffering from what he called "tariff mania".
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

Kanwal Sibal on Trump's 25% tariff threat: 'Does he want to contribute to a humanitarian crisis in Iran?'

Among Iran's trading partners are China, Turkey, India, the UAE, Pakistan and Armenia. 

The sharp dip in temperatures prompted the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for cold wave conditions across the Delhi NCR region.
Updated : Jan 13, 2026

Cold wave in north India: Delhi shivers at 3°C, IMD warns of chilly days ahead

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 3 degrees Celsius, which was 4.4 degrees below normal, while humidity levels touched 100 per cent in the early morning hours.

Iran is facing one of its most serious internal challenges in years
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

'Iran must not fall': Congress MP flags India's strategic stakes as protests rock Tehran

Iran is facing one of its most serious internal challenges in years, with protests spreading across all 31 provinces amid an economic meltdown and escalating international pressure.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

'Talks on track, next call tomorrow': US ambassador Sergio Gor on India-US trade deal

'India is the world's largest nation. So, it's not an easy task to get this across the finish line, but we are determined to get there,' says US ambassador Sergio Gor

US-led PaxSilica expands: India to be invited as full member next month
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

'Invited as a full member': US ambassador announces India's entry into PaxSilica silicon alliance

'I am pleased to announce that India will be invited to join PaxSilica as a full member next month,' Sergio Gor said, outlining Washington's latest effort to build a secure and resilient silicon ecosystem.

Cold wave disrupts routines as Delhi-NCR, several states shut schools till January 15
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

Winter holidays extended till January 15 in these states as cold wave grips North India

With conditions showing little immediate relief, several states have ordered school closures through January 15, 2026, citing safety concerns for young students

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu
Updated : Jan 12, 2026

'Will not be in active politics': Zoho's Sridhar Vembu lays out his life's agenda

Vembu said he intends to devote his life to deep technical work rather than politics