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Mumbai votes today: 1,700 candidates for 227 wards. Who will control BMC - India's richest muncipality?

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- As many as 1,700 candidates will vie for 227 seats in the key elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). All arrangements have been made for peaceful and orderly... Read More


Bank holiday today, 15 January: Are banks open or closed today for Pongal, Maharashtra polls? Get state-wise list

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- Bank holiday today, 15 January: Pongal, one of the biggest Indian harvest festivals, falls on 15 January 2026 and will be celebrated with grandeur in several states across the co... Read More


Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE to remain shut for Maharashtra municipal elections; Commodity trading to begin at 5 PM

Stock market holiday, Jan. 15 -- The Indian stock market is closed for trading today, 15 January 2026, on account of municipal corporation elections in Mumbai. The Maharashtra government has declared ... Read More


Ludhiana: Bus diversion for Maghi Mela cripples services for 2nd day

Ludhiana, Jan. 15 -- Commuters in Ludhiana were hassled for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as several government-run buses remained largely off road following their diversion for the Maghi Me... Read More


Metro 9 may partly open on Republic Day

India, Jan. 15 -- Instead of the three Mumbai Metro lines that were to be partially inaugurated around Christmas last year, only a section of the Line 9 (Dahisar to the Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium) i... Read More


Aule Space Nets $2 Mn To Develop In-Orbit Satellite Servicing Tech

India, Jan. 15 -- Spacetech startup Aule Space has raised $2 Mn (about INR 18 Cr) in a pre-seed funding round led by deeptech focussed VC firm pi Ventures, with participation from angel investors incl... Read More


Moving abroad? Here's the financial checklist before you become an NRI

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- As suitcases are packed, visa stamped, and a dream job just one flight away, many Indians miss a key checklist: the financial transition to a non-resident Indian (NRI) status. M... Read More


IHG Hotels sets ambitious plan to have 400 properties signed and in operation in India by 2030

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- IHG Hotels & Resorts is betting on a massive expansion in India, aiming to grow its footprint by more than 50% year-on-year over the next four years. The British hospitality grou... Read More


Verizon outage caused by Iran? Laura Loomer makes bizarre claim amid buzz of US strike

India, Jan. 15 -- Far-right activist Laura Loomer has come up with some bizarre accusations against Iran, amid buzz of US action against the Khamenei regime there. Loomer alleged that Iran might have ... Read More


Govt mulls tax breaks for green bonds in budget amid weak investor interest

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- Investor interest in sovereign green bonds has been steadily declining over the past two years, forcing the central government to think up new ways to get them going. Consequent... Read More