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Probe authority asserted as AAIB rejects FIP challenge in Air India 171 case
Updated : Jan 16, 2026

Air India 171 probe: AAIB rejects pilots' body objection, says it can examine anyone in the case

Responding to the pilots’ body, the AAIB said it “can call and examine anyone in the ongoing probe,” pushing back against claims that the summons amounted to harassment

A key milestone in this strategy was the opening of Mahindra’s new assembly facility in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Mahindra emerges as South Africa’s third-best volume brand after record 2025 sales

Mahindra attributes its sustained growth to a long-term, locally focused business strategy. The company has leveraged its two decades in South Africa to expand its dealer footprint, strengthen aftermarket support, invest in local manufacturing, and deepen its involvement in social and environmental initiatives.

Indian Railways freight basket remains dominated by traditional commodities, which have contributed to modest overall growth in railway freight volumes, with a CAGR of only 5.6% in the past five years.
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Indian Railways eyes FMCG to diversify freight basket and raise revenues

With its traditional freight coal, cement, and steel likely to register a modest 5% growth by FY30, Indian Railways is looking at increasing FMCG freight share. An industry meet is scheduled next week to chart out the strategy

While shipments to the U.S. softened marginally on a month-on-month basis, the broader trend remains positive.
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Diversification beyond US helps India keep export volumes stable

India’s merchandise exports rose to $38.51 billion in December from $38.13 billion in November, while imports increased to $63.55 billion from $62.66 billion, official data showed.

Nithin Kamath asks why BSE, NSE are closed for a municipal election
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

‘Exchanges shut for a municipal election…’: Nithin Kamath says long way to go before global investors take India seriously

BSE, NSE holiday today: Nithin Kamath argued that the holiday exists because no one who matters actually has any incentive to oppose the market holiday.

Air India crash: Late captain's pilot nephew summoned for probe, pilots protest
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Air India crash probe: Pilots' body objects as airline's pilot, also the nephew of deceased pilot, summoned

The pilots’ body has issued a legal notice to the AAIB, calling the move “wholly unwarranted” and alleging harassment

Lake
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Volcano Made This — How a Rift Valley lake petrified a myth

Lake Natron in Tanzania glows blood-red, forged by volcanoes and extreme chemistry. Its alkaline waters preserve animals like stone while flamingos thrive in a deadly Rift Valley marvel.

MP Abhishek Singhvi says UN's last rites need to be performed
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

‘Last rites of UN second time…’: MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on US actions in Venezuela, Iran

Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi said there was a perfect order in which the US is operating in terms of Iran and Venezuela.

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

'No Infosys employee apprehended': CEO Salil Parekh quashes viral US deportation claims

His clarification came after a social media post claiming that an Infosys employee was “picked up” by ICE agents went viral.

Tesla struggles to sell a third of its Model Y cars imported last year, says report
Updated : Jan 15, 2026

Tesla struggles to sell a third of its initial Model Y models it imported last year, offers discounts: Report

Tesla has initiated targeted discounts of up to Rs 2,00,000 ($2,200) on select Model Y variants, aiming to entice remaining potential buyers and accelerate stock clearance.

Pee Safe has crossed an annualised net revenue run rate of over Rs 150 crore and today holds a leadership position in toilet hygiene and feminine hygiene.
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

Pee Safe partners with OrbiMed to accelerate growth after $32 million Series C funding

Founded in 2017 with a single toilet seat sanitiser, Pee Safe has grown into a full-scale personal hygiene and FMCG brand led by Vikas Bagaria, Srijana Bagaria and co-founder Rithish Kumar. Today, the company offers products across hygiene, personal care and wellness, with a presence in over 50,000 retail outlets across 100+ cities and exports to 23 countries.

Antonsen’s remarks came a day after fellow Danish shuttler Mia Blichfeldt raised concerns about conditions at the venue.
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

'Extreme pollution in Delhi': Top Danish shuttler on third straight India Open withdrawal, reveals $5,000 BWF fine

Antonsen cited Delhi’s extreme pollution as the primary reason for his absence and revealed that the Badminton World Federation (BWF) fined him $5,000 for pulling out.

A recent report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways noted that the DFCCIL acknowledged that the availability of crew if the biggest challenge in running of trains.
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

JNPT rail link to DFC soon; operational challenges to continue   

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPT) rail connectivity to Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) expected by March 2026. Crew shortage, congestion on feeder routes to impact traffic

Updated : Jan 14, 2026

Colder than Shimla: How Delhi slipped into its sharpest winter freeze

Delhi records its coldest morning at 3°C, colder than Shimla, as Gurugram dips below zero. IMD issues orange alert, warning that extreme winter conditions may persist.

Swiggy and Zepto have also dropped the 10-minute delivery tag
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

Swiggy, Zepto drop ‘10-minute’ delivery tag after govt order

The government had held discussions with senior officials of Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato to do away with fixed delivery time limits to ensure safety of delivery workers.

FY26 GDP expected to grow 7.5-7.8%, says Deloitte
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

India’s GDP to grow 7.5-7.8% in FY26 over resilient domestic demand, strong services activity: Deloitte

Growth may moderate to 6.6-6.9 per cent in FY2026-27, reflecting a high base and persistent global uncertainties, the report stated.

Soon after the announcement went viral, netizens were quick to share their takes.
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

NEET-PG 2025 qualifying cut-off revised to -40 marks for reserved categories, leaves netizens irate

The figure that caught the eyes of social media sleuths was the -40 cut-off score for the candidates belonging to reserved categories.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday warned the Centre and state governments of heavy compensation for every stray dog bite and related deaths.
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

'Harsh': Shark Tank India 5 pitcher criticises Supreme Court's verdict in stray dogs case

During his pitch, Akshay Mahendru, a co-founder of Nootie, addressed a subject beyond the business: the Supreme Court's recent ruling on stray dogs.

India's basmati rice exports to Iran slows down, says report
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

India’s basmati rice exports to Iran nears standstill after Trump’s 25% tariff threat: Report

Iran turmoil: India is Iran’s largest rice supplier, accounting for nearly two-thirds of all Iranian imports from the country.

Lionsgate Play has been sold to Rohit Jain
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

Lionsgate sells Lionsgate Play in India, Southeast Asia to founder Rohit Jain

Lionsgate will continue to license the Lionsgate Play brand name to the platform under a multi-year agreement.

The upgraded outlook is also driven by robust domestic consumption, aided by recent tax cuts and higher real rural incomes.
Updated : Jan 14, 2026

World Bank raises India’s FY26 growth forecast to 7.2%, sees limited impact from US tariffs

This marks a notable increase from the 6.3 per cent estimate made in June 2025.