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Tech firms face setback as Wi-Fi spectrum allocation plan nixed

DoT DECISION MAY DELAY ADOPTION OF NEXT-GENERATION DEVICES

EPFO Discusses Pendency of Applications for Higher Pensions

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EC) of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's (EPFO) on Saturday discussed the status of the pending applications of subscribers who opted for higher pensions, post a Supreme Court ruling in 2022.

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel's two new output lines to boost auto biz

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India is looking to give a boost to its automotive steel business with the scheduled commissioning of two production lines dedicated to manufacturing advanced automotive steel products.

India Leads in Disaster Management, Says Shah

BACKED BY RESILIENT infrastructure in the area of disaster management, India has emerged as a global leader in the sector by adopting a 'zero casualty' goal during calamities, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday.

FPIs Take Out ₹44,396 Crore From Equities So Far in Jan

FOREIGN INVESTORS HAVE pulled out ₹44,396 crore from Indian equities this month, driven by strength of the dollar, rising bond yields in the US, and expectations of a weak earnings season.

Hindenburg founder faces scrutiny

NATE ANDERSON, 'ACTIVIST' short-seller who has announced shutting down of his almost eight years old research firm Hindenburg, is under cloud for alleged links with hedge funds in preparing reports targeting companies, a Canadian portal said citing documents filed before a court in Ontario.

'America First' stalls bond issuance bonanza in EMs

A RECORD START to the year for emerging-market bond sales is at risk of fizzling as high Treasury rates hamper weaker credits from tapping international capital.

Chennai Express charges ahead

Refined, familiar, and the fastest Creta ever produced, with more than 400 km real range

No way to declare exempt gift in ITR

These can trigger an I-T notice if not properly reported

Trump Promises Executive Order Aiding TikTok

PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD Trump asked technology companies to \"not let TikTok stay dark\" and announced he would extend a deadline to sell the company after the video platform suspended its services in the US and Apple and Google removed the platform from their app stores.

The promise and perils of agentic AI

● Guardrails are needed for its safe and responsible use

Protesters storm court after it extends Yoon's detention

HUNDREDS OF SUPPORTERS of South Korea's arrested president, Yoon Suk Yeol, stormed a court building early on Sunday after his detention was extended, smashing windows and breaking inside, an attack the country's acting leader called \"unimaginable\".

Skilling shouldn't be on a budget

● Focus on women, migrant workers, infrastructure

Avenue needs a q-commerce boost

THE RETAILER IS LOSING OUT ON CONSUMER SPENDS

Free up pricing of agriculture

MSP FRAMEWORK NEEDS A REVISIT, IN TERMS OF FREEING UP PRICES OF PRODUCTS AS ALSO MAJOR INPUTS

India-Oman FTA talks nearing completion

INDIA WILL GET MARKET ACCESS FOR 98% OF ITEMS

These Men in Blue break boundaries for the disabled

ON JANUARY 7 this year, a 17-member Indian cricket team was given a warm send-off for a four-nation Champion Trophy tournament in Sri Lanka.

Southern states vie to woo global investors at Davos summit

TN loses investment body chief ahead of meet

Rural housing spend to fall short of BE by ₹20,000 crore

THE BUDGET OUTLAY for the Centre's flagship affordable rural housing scheme—Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana—Gramin (PMAY-G)—may be around ₹35,000 crore, much lower than the Budget estimate of ₹54,500 crore for the current fiscal year, official sources said.

A handy tool for home security

It captures clear video footage up to 20 metres

A big display for entertainment

• A budget phone that provides a hasslefree experience

RG Kar case: Court to pronounce quantum of sentence of Roy today

A Kolkata court will on Monday pronounce the quantum of punishment of Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at the state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

Need for speed

● Are brands ready yet to join the pickleball party?

400 Mineral Development Projects on GSI Roadmap

THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY of India on Sunday said it has charted an extensive roadmap for the 2025-26 field season with around 1,065 scientific programmes, including 402 mineral development projects and a 16% jump in the number of critical mineral initiatives.

Bangladeshi national arrested for attack on Saif

The Mumbai Police on Sunday said a Bangladeshi national, identified as Mohammad Shariful Islam alias Vijay Das (30), has been arrested for the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, who was stabbed multiple times in an alleged failed robbery attempt at his residence in Bandra on Thursday morning.

Aadhar Housing Finance aims to grow AUM by 22%: MD

AADHAR HOUSING FINANCE is expected to grow its assets under management by 22% by the end of the current fiscal, managing director and CEO Rishi Anand said in an email interaction.

Trade Partner Or Adversary?

India must think beyond China-Plus-One strategy as the world trade order is rapidly changing

Bank of Japan set to raise interest rates

BANK OF JAPAN governor Kazuo Ueda will size up the need to raise interest rates on Friday amid heightened expectations of a hike — and barring a market shock triggered by Donald Trump's first few days in the White House.

Balancing Growth With Fiscal Consolidation

The NSO has estimated real GDP growth for FY 2024-25 at 6.4% and nominal GDP growth at 9.7%, implying an implicit price deflator-based inflation of 3.2%.

Reliance steps up distribution push as FMCG vertical grows

THE FAST-MOVING CONSUMER goods (FMCG) arm of Reliance, which has touched ₹8,000 crore in topline for the first nine months of FY25, will expand distribution in north and west India, sources have told FE.