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'US will not allow China to have huge control over Venezuela,' says Energy Secretary Chris Wright as oil policy reset be

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Thursday (January 8) that Washington will not allow China to gain huge control over Venezuela as the United States moves to take charge of... Read More


Karnataka Cabinet to challenge VB-G RAM G in court, announces minister Patil, says 'won't accept Act'

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Karnataka Cabinet has decided to not accept the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 and challenge it in court of law, Karnataka... Read More


Trump pulls US out of major UN climate bodies in sweeping exit from 66 'anti-American' international organisations

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- US President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from dozens of international bodies, including the world's central climate treaty and the UN's leading climate ... Read More


Railway finances: Why small fare hikes won't put Indian Railways on track to a brighter future

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- The recent decision of Indian Railways (IR) to raise fares on all classes of travel, other than suburban rail, season passes and short-distance second-class ordinary, reflects a d... Read More


US embassy in India issues warning to B1, B2 visa holders: 'You could be permanently banned from future travel if.'

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- The United States Embassy in India on Thursday warned B1 and B2 visa holders, stating that misusing a visa or overstaying the permitted time could result in a permanent ban on fut... Read More


Bajaj Group completes acquisition of 23% stake in insurance businesses from Allianz - What you need to know

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Sanjiv Bajaj-led Bajaj Finserv on Thursday, 8 January 2026, disclosed that the Bajaj Group has completed the acquisition of a stake in Allianz SE's two insurance joint ventures fo... Read More


Deep fryers and oil management: how to fry smarter, not greasier

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Deep fryers often get blamed for greasy food, heavy smells, and unhealthy cooking. In reality, most of these problems have little to do with the fryer itself. They come from poor ... Read More


Auto Q3 2025 preview: Brokerages see strong earnings growth amid recovery in sales; list top picks

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Amid a sharp recovery in sales, a richer product mix, and stable commodity inflation, analysts expect a strong performance from auto OEMs in the December quarter, projecting most ... Read More


Auto Q3 FY26 preview: Brokerages see strong earnings growth amid recovery in sales; list top picks

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- A sharp recovery in sales, a richer product mix, and stable commodity inflation, will help Indian automakers post a strong performance in the December quarter, analysts tracking t... Read More


Mint Quick Edit | Single-digit nominal GDP growth could complicate the government's fiscal planning

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- The government's 7.4% first advance estimate of real GDP growth in 2025-26 released on Wednesday offers reassurance that India's economy is growing robustly. After 2024-25's 6.5% ... Read More