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Mamata Banerjee’s remarks on Droupadi Murmu keeps everyone guessing
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee on July 1 had softened her stand on the NDA candidate, saying that if she was aware of Ms. Murmu’s candidature earlier, things would have been different.
New U.K. Prime Minister to be announced on September 5
The new U.K. Prime Minister to replace the outgoing Boris Johnson will be announced on September 5, the ruling Conservative party said on Monday, with 11 hopefuls currently vying for the job. The leadership contest was triggered last week when Mr. Johnson, 58, was forced to step down after a frenzy of more than 50 resignations from his government, in opposition to his scandal-hit premiership.
I am naturally disappointed, says Vijay Mallya on Supreme Court verdict
Former Kingfisher Airlines boss Vijay Mallya, who is based in Britain for over five years, on Monday expressed his disappointment at the Supreme Court verdict sentencing him to four months in a contempt case. The 66-year-old U.K.-based businessman did not comment further on the verdict handed down by a top court bench headed by Justice U.U. Lalit earlier on Monday.
Twitter calls Musk merger withdrawal ‘invalid and wrongful’
Stock markets rose on January 16, 2026, boosted by Infosys' revenue growth guidance increase and strong IT sector performance.
Air India and Singapore Airlines enhance partnership for expanded routes, smoother connections, and better travel options for passengers
IMF highlights India as a vital global growth engine, forecasting robust economic performance and strong consumption for 2025-2026.
Silver and gold prices decline as a strong U.S. dollar and weak global cues prompt profit-taking by investors.
India's power sector is poised for $500 billion investment over seven years, showcasing vast growth potential and opportunities.
Stock markets surged in early trade, with Sensex and Nifty rising on Infosys’ strong revenue growth guidance.
Rupee falls 10 paise to 90.44 against the U.S. dollar amid foreign fund outflows and stable equity markets.
India's exports grew 1.87% to $38.5 billion in December 2025, showing resilience amid global uncertainties, says Commerce Secretary.
India's coal production rose 3.6% in December, surpassing targets, despite a slight year-to-date decline and lower dispatch to power sectors.
Oil prices drop 3% after Trump reassures that Iran has halted killings of protesters, easing supply shock fears.
Air India announces flight delays and cancellations due to rerouting around Iran's closed airspace amid regional tensions.
ILO report highlights stagnant global unemployment, with rising job challenges for youth and women, and persistent extreme poverty.
Infosys has revised its FY26 revenue guidance upward to a range of 3-3.5% from the earlier forecast of 2-3%