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Barometers trade in positive terrain; Nifty tops 25,400 level

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- The key equity indices trade with moderate gains in Mid-afternoon trade as value buying emerged, supported by positive economic data and the Economic Survey's growth forecast of 6.8... Read More


SC stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026, flags vagueness, risk of misuse

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- In a major development, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered that the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, be k... Read More


UP Budget session from Feb 9; Budget to be presented on Feb 11

Lucknow, Jan. 29 -- The budget session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislature will commence on February 9, with the budget for the next financial year to be presented on February 11. On the opening day of ... Read More


'Shakti Samvad' reinforces the resolve for a women-led India; CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attended the inaugural ceremony of 'Shakti Samvad: A Two-Day Capacity Building and Training Programme', organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW) ... Read More


Indian politician, two pilots killed in plane crashPublished on: January 29, 2026 2:01 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 29 -- A leading Indian politician and three other people were killed after a plane on which they were travelling crashed during emergency landing in Maharashtra state on Wednesday morni... Read More


Big setback for Modi govt: Supreme Court stays controversial UGC Equity Regulations 2026 amid student protests

New Delhi/IBNS, Jan. 29 -- In a major setback to the Modi government, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the newly notified University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Inst... Read More


Parameshwara dismisses BJP's phone tapping allegations

Bengaluru, Jan. 29 -- Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday dismissed allegations by the BJP that the state government had tapped the phone of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, asserting that... Read More


Bank deposits shrink in household savings as MFs, equities gain ground: Economic Survey

MUMBAI, Jan. 29 -- Bank deposits have steadily lost prominence in Indian households' financial savings as mutual funds and equities capture a larger share. Bank deposits now account for just 35% of a... Read More


"Vague": SC stays UGC 2026 regulations on pleas challenging definition of "caste-based discrimination"

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, notified on January 23, 2026 which was c... Read More


EAM Jaishankar meets US Ambassador Gor; discusses multifaceted partnership

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Thursday and expressed confidence that under Gor India-US ties would be further strengthened. In ... Read More