Reliance, Adani, Welspun announce major investments at Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 10:44PM IST
Leading industrialists have announced significant investment commitments in Gujarat. Reliance Industries will invest Rs 7 lakh crore over five years, focusing on green energy and technology. Adani Group plans Rs 1.50 lakh crore in Mundra for energy projects. Other companies will also invest in manufacturing and skill development.
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Punjab launches auctions for mining sites across state
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 10:21PM IST
Punjab has initiated new auctions for mining sites. Reforms to the auction system are now in place. The government aims for transparency and better revenue. Online bidding is being used. This is the first auction in three years. Future auctions will include more sites. These changes are expected to boost legal supply and government income.
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Faster, demand-led approach needed for PSE privatisation: CII
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 10:16PM IST
In its proposals for the Union Budget 2026-27, the industry lobby calls for a rolling three-year pipeline, outlining which enterprises are likely to be taken up for privatisation during this period
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Indian students in Iran safe: AIMSA, FAIMA
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 10:11PM IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): The All India Medical Students Association and the Federation of All India Medical Associations on Sunday said that all Indian students currently studying in Iran are safe, urging families and the public not to panic.Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, Vice President of AIMSA and FAIMA Doctors Association, said that both organisations have received updates from Indian students across Iran confirming their safety amid the prevailing situation.He said many students personally contacted the associations and conveyed messages for their families, assuring that they were safe and secure. "All our students are safe. There is no need to panic," Dr Khan said in a statement.According to him, senior officials and the Indian Embassy are closely monitoring the situation and remain in constant touch with students and local authorities to ensure their well-being.The associations said regular communication channels are being maintained, and any further developments will be shared promptly to avoid misinformation and unnecessary anxiety among families back home.The reassurance comes amid concerns expressed by families of students studying in Iran, with AIMSA and FAIMA emphasising that there is no immediate threat to Indian students and that the situation remains under watch.According to the US-based human rights organisation HRANA, at least 116 people have been killed since the protests began in Iran, which have escalated into widespread violent confrontations across 30 provinces.
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Thiel Gives $3 Million to Group Seeking to Block California Wealth Tax
GLOBAL NEWS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 9:52PM IST
More large donations from wealthy Silicon Valley figures are expected as they try to marshal opposition to a proposed ballot measure that would impose a new tax on billionaires.
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Alarm over suspected Pak drones along LoC
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 9:52PM IST
Jammu: Security forces picked up movement of suspected drones in several forward areas along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday evening, officials said.All the flying objects came from the Pakistan side, and returned after hovering over Indian territory for few minutes, they said.According to officials, security forces have launched a search operation on the ground after noticing the suspected drones activity in the forward areas.Army troops guarding the Nowshera sector along the LoC in Rajouri, fired from medium and light machine guns on observing drone movement over Gania-Kalsian village around 6.35 pm, they said.Another drone was noticed at Khabbar village in Teryath in Rajouri district at 6.35 pm. The flying object, with blinking light, came from the direction of Dharmsal village in Kalakote and moved further towards Bharakh, officials said.A drone-like object with blinking light was also seen hovering for several minutes over Chak Babral village in Ramgarh sector of Samba around 7.15 pm, they said.Another drone-like object was seen moving from the direction of Tain towards Topa in Mankote sector, located along the LoC, in Poonch district at 6.25 pm.On Friday night, security forces recovered an arms consignment, allegedly dropped by a drone that originated in Pakistan, in Paloora village of Ghagwal near the IB in Samba district. The recovery included two pistols, three magazines, 16 rounds and a grenade, they added.
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Jawaharlal Nehru Port connectivity of Dedicated Freight Corridor by March 31, 2026: Official
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 8:35PM IST
A Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) statement said final leg of the WDFC was reviewed Sunday during a coordination meeting with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA).
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Gold, silver to stay firm next week as traders brace for US tariff verdict
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 8:00PM IST
From a technical perspective, Mallya expects gold to move higher towards Rs 1,41,000 per 10 grams next week
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Malaysia and Indonesia Block Access to Grok Because of Sexually Explicit Content
GLOBAL NEWS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 7:41PM IST
Grok, the chatbot created by Elon Musks artificial intelligence company, has produced a flood of explicit images featuring real people in recent weeks.
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Kohli pips Sangakkara to become 2nd highest run-scorer in cricket history
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 7:40PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar, with a total of 34,357 international runs (runs in Tests, ODIs and T20Is combined), is the only batter ahead of Kohli on the list
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Adani Group plans 1.5 lakh crore investment in Kutch over five years
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 7:00PM IST
Focus on renewable energy, ports and logistics, says Karan Adani
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