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January 29, 2026 1:27 PM

India moving rapidly on the Reform Express, says PM Modi as Budget Session begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Budget Session of Parliament, which began a day earlier with President Droupadi Murmu's address to a joint sitting, marks the beginning of a decisive phase for India's growth, with the next 25 years b...

January 29, 2026 12:23 PM

FM Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled the Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament, which will set the official tone on how the economy of the country is performing on a strong note despite global uncertainties and US tariffs. The Economi...

January 29, 2026 11:56 AM

U.S. review of Alex Pretti killing does not mention him brandishing firearm

An initial U.S. government review of the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti by immigration agents in Minneapolis made no mention of him brandishing a firearm, despite initial statements by Trump officials highlighting the weapon. A prelimina...

January 29, 2026 11:02 AM

UIDAI launches new Aadhaar App with enhanced security and privacy features

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday launched a new and advanced Aadhaar app, marking a step forward in India’s digital identity ecosystem. The app was formally unveiled in the presence of Union Minister of State for Co...

January 29, 2026 10:41 AM

NCW to host ‘Shakti Samvaad’ with State Women’s Commissions in Delhi today

The National Commission for Women (NCW) is set to organise ‘Shakti Samvaad’, an interactive and capacity-building meeting with State Women’s Commissions (SWCs) at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, starting Thursday. The two-day interactive ses...

January 29, 2026 11:14 AM

Republic Day Parade 2026: Indian Navy, Delhi Police named best marching contingents; Maharashtra wins best tableau

The results for the Best Marching Contingents and Best Tableaux of the Republic Day Parade 2026 have been announced, recognising outstanding performances by the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces, States, Union Territories, and Central Ministr...

January 29, 2026 10:14 AM

Amazon axes 16,000 jobs as it pushes AI and efficiency

Amazon confirmed 16,000 corporate job cuts on Wednesday, completing a plan for around 30,000 since October, while leaving open the possibility of further reductions. Amazon said on Tuesday it was closing its remaining brick-and-mortar Fresh grocery ...

January 29, 2026 10:15 AM

Trump warns Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be ‘far worse’

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next U.S. attack would be far worse. Tehran responded with a threat to strike back against the United States, Israel and those who supp...

January 29, 2026 9:55 AM

Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees ‘somewhat elevated’ inflation and stabilizing job market

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday amid what U.S. central bank chief Jerome Powell described as a solid economy and diminished risks to both inflation and employment, an outlook that could signal a lengthy wait before any fur...

January 29, 2026 9:49 AM

Markets open flat ahead of Union Budget as volatility eases

The domestic equity market opened flat on Thursday as investors adopted a wait-and-watch approach ahead of the upcoming Union Budget this weekend, with market volatility showing signs of easing. The benchmark Nifty 50 index opened at 25,345, registe...