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Top Gainers and Losers on Jan 29: Hindustan Copper, GMDC, ABB India, Oil India, Vedanta, Gravita India among top gainers

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Indian stock market witnessed another volatile session on Thursday, January 29, but key indices managed to extend their winning streak for a third straight session, largely a... Read More


Economic Survey 2025-26 calls for education reforms to stem student exodus, draw overseas learners

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India needs structural higher education reforms to address the significant imbalance in international student mobility that contributes to brain drain and outward remittances, ac... Read More


Vietnam welcomes all efforts to bring lasting peace to Gaza Strip: Spokeswoman

Hanoi, Jan. 29 -- As one of the first countries to recognise the State of Palestine, Vietnam welcomes all efforts to bring lasting peace to the Gaza Strip for the benefit of the Palestinian people, on... Read More


India-EU FTA most forward-looking, wide-ranging concession package for India so far: EY report

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) represents one of the most forward-looking and wide-ranging concession packages India has negotiated so far, highlighted a rep... Read More


Time running out for Iran, says Trump on nuclear dealPublished on: January 29, 2026 2:49 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 29 -- US President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next US attack would be far worse. "Hopefully Iran will quickly '... Read More


British PM Starmer meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Beijing, Jan. 29 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing state media reported. The last time the two leaders met was in November 2024 on the s... Read More


Parwaz Card: Punjab CM unveils new initiative to empower youthPublished on: January 29, 2026 2:44 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 29 -- Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated the province's first-ever and flagship youth empowerment initiative, the "Parwaz Card", aimed at providing financial supp... Read More


India to meet up to 75% of chip needs domestically by 2029: IT Minister

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- By 2029, India will be able to design and manufacture semiconductor chips required for nearly 70% to 75% of domestic applications, said Union Minister for Electronics and Informa... Read More


UN says Gaza crisis remains dire, children hardest hitPublished on: January 29, 2026 2:40 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 29 -- Despite a modest increase in humanitarian assistance, the situation in Gaza remains "dire", with children among the hardest hit by shortages of shelter, basic services and educati... Read More


US-Iran Tensions: Oil Prices Surge to Late-September Highs on Iran, Dollar Pressures; Why Prices Are Climbing

India, Jan. 29 -- Oil prices climbed to their highest level since late September on Wednesday, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions with Iran and a weakening U.S. dollar. A surprise drop in U.S.... Read More