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German ambassador meets defence secretary ahead of chancellor Merz's visit

India, Jan. 9 -- New Delhi German ambassador Philipp Ackermann met defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Thursday to discuss the co-production of defence equipment ahead of a visit by German Chancel... Read More


List of free essential medicines to be revised

Kathmandu, Jan. 9 -- Salbutamol is one of 98 medicines under the 'essential drug list' that the government provides free of cost from state-run health facilities across the country. The medication is ... Read More


Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from the Indian stock market in intraday trade on Friday - 9 January 2026

New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- After a sharp sell-off in the previous session, the Indian stock market is expected to open cautiously on Friday, January 9, amid mixed signals from Asian markets. However, early... Read More


Union Budget 2026 to be tabled on Feb 1, Budget Session begins Jan 28

India, Jan. 9 -- The government has scheduled the Union Budget 2026 to be presented in Parliament on Sunday, 1 February 2026, according to a note put out by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affa... Read More


Union Budget 2026 set for a Sunday: Dates, history and key expectations

India, Jan. 9 -- The dates for the much-anticipated Union Budget 2026 are officially out. In a move that breaks from recent tradition, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present Union Budge... Read More


Stable margins, strong loan growth & healthy asset quality to support banks, NBFCs in Q3FY26: Report

New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- Indian banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are expected to report a largely stable performance in the third quarter of FY26, driven by strong loan growth, resilient ... Read More


Budget Session of Parliament begins on January 28; to continue till Apr 2

New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- The Budget Session of Parliament will be convened from January 28 to April 2, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Friday, announcing the broad schedule for the key... Read More


Meta signs major nuclear energy contracts for AI infrastructure amid demand surge

New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- Meta Platforms Inc. has signed a series of electricity contracts for its data centres, making it the most significant corporate purchaser of nuclear energy in American history, th... Read More


Redmi Note 15 5G vs Realme 16 Pro 5G: Gaming, camera or battery?

India, Jan. 9 -- The Redmi Note 15 5G vs Realme 16 Pro 5G comparison highlights how value-focused Redmi stacks up against Realme's premium mid-range offering in India. Redmi Note 15 5G and Realme 16 P... Read More


Pulse of the Street: A five-day rout makes market jittery

MUMBAI, Jan. 9 -- Domestic equities were shaken by the 'Trump factor' throughout the week, leaving India the worst-performing major market globally as risk-off sentiment gripped investors. Markets st... Read More