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Updated : Jan 17, 2026

Davos 2026: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar cancels proposed visit amid political tussle

WEF Davos 2026: The Deputy CM is expected to hold a series of meetings with AICC functionaries in the coming days.

Updated : Jan 17, 2026

Govt rolls out new salary account package with banking, insurance, card perks

Announced this week, the initiative is aimed at central government employees across all categories, Group A, B and C, and will be offered through public sector banks.

Updated : Jan 17, 2026

PROMO | BT Golf 25-26 Presented By AU Small Finance Bank Tees Off On 17 Jan In Bengaluru

Our Partners: 1. AU Small Finance Bank (Presenting Partner) 2. Indian Oil (Co Powered By) 3. Qatar Airways (Airline Partner) 4. MG Motor India (Driven By Partner) 5. ECCO (Official Golf Footwear Partner) 6. Da Milano (Bespoke Partner) 7. Bombay Shirt Company (Styling Partner) 8. Arthaus Collective Glassware (Pouring Partner)

Updated : Jan 17, 2026

Federal Bank share price target: Systematix upgrades stock to 'Buy' post Q3 earnings

Brokerage firm Systematix Institutional Equities has upgraded the stock to a 'Buy' rating from its earlier 'Hold' stance.

Updated : Jan 17, 2026

After taking charge, Sergio Gor meets RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, Tata Companies chairperson N Chandrasekaran

These meetings emphasised technological collaboration and economic partnership between the two nations.

Updated : Jan 17, 2026

Budget 2026: ESOP taxation gaps trigger disputes for expatriates, returning Indians; what lies ahead

Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) are facing heightened scrutiny in India as existing tax rules fail to address the realities of an increasingly mobile global workforce. The lack of clear apportionment guidelines for cross-border employees has led to uncertainty, disputes, and growing calls for reform ahead of Budget 2026.

Updated : Jan 17, 2026

Upcoming dividends: ICICI Pru AMC, Angel One, NLC India, Havells to turn ex-date next week

Mid-week action will see Angel One Ltd trading ex-dividend on Wednesday. The fintech major has declared its first interim dividend of Rs 23 per share, having a face value of Rs 10, the company said in its filing.

Updated : Jan 17, 2026

Stuffcool Nexi 3-in-1 foldable magnetic wireless charger review: One charger to rule my desk, bag, and nightstand

Stuffcool Nexi 3-in-1 foldable magnetic wireless charger review

Updated : Jan 17, 2026

Amid US pressure on Iran, New Delhi eyeing options to retain Chabahar Port access: Report

A six-month exemption from US sanctions on the strategic facility is valid till April 26 this year.

Updated : Jan 17, 2026

Q3 results: Kotak Bank, BHEL, IndiGo, Hind Zinc to post earnings next week; check date

Private banking heavyweight Kotak Mahindra Bank and cement major UltraTech Cement would post their Q3 earnings on Saturday.

Updated : Jan 17, 2026

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

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 Rubio.

Updated : Jan 17, 2026

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

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.

Updated : Jan 17, 2026

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

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

Updated : Jan 16, 2026

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

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 countries maintaining trade ties with Iran.

Updated : Jan 16, 2026

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

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 the Indian Navy has placed an order for 26 Rafale Marine fighters for carrier-based operations. 

Updated : Jan 16, 2026

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

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 to roll out by April this year. The labour ministry is developing a system under which a portion of the EPF balance will remain locked in, while a substantial share can be withdrawn seamlessly via the Unified Payments Interface.

Updated : Jan 16, 2026

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

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 to minimise liability — including reinvestment exemptions, strategic timing of sales and the disciplined use of capital losses.

Updated : Jan 16, 2026

Elon Musk's X suffers second outage this week, disrupting service in India, globally 

Downdetector data also showed a spike in reported issues at Cloudflare, the content delivery and cybersecurity firm that provides infrastructure services to X, suggesting a possible link to the disruption.

Updated : Jan 16, 2026

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

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, stressing that control over key territories will determine future power dynamics.

Updated : Jan 16, 2026

Beyond budgetary allocation, budgeting for AI curriculum needs real world intersections

Beyond budgetary allocation, the AI curriculum needs real world intersections