Trump torches ties with Canada with 100% tariff threat
President Donald Trump arrives aboard Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, after returning from the World Economic Forum in Davos. (AP Photo) TOI…
New national electricity policy proposes automatic, annual tariff increase
LUCKNOW: The proposal to automatically raise electricity bills every year — even if state regulators fail to issue timely tariff orders — has ignited controversy over India’s new draft National…
India’s maritime sector seen drawing Rs 80 lakh crore investment; Vizhinjam to emerge as global hub, says Sonowal
India’s maritime sector is projected to attract investments of more than Rs 80 lakh crore in the coming years, helping the country regain its long-lost nautical supremacy and generate over…
World Bank clears Rs 5,700 crore for ‘Jal Sanrakshit’ Haryana, canal revival and micro-irrigation at core
The World Bank has approved technical and financial assistance of Rs 5,700 crore for Haryana under the ‘Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Project’, aimed at making the state self-reliant in the water…
Cuba looks to expand economic ties with India across biotech, renewables and tourism, envoy says
Cuba is keen to deepen its economic engagement with India across sectors such as agro-industry, biotechnology, healthcare, information technology, renewable energy, sports and tourism, Cuban Ambassador to India Juan Carlos…
Singapore to invest $785 million in public AI research through 2030 to boost global competitiveness
Singapore will invest more than Sg$1 billion ($785 million) in public research on artificial intelligence through 2030, as the city-state looks to strengthen its technological capabilities and sharpen its global…
Seven years in jail, but no proof of dowry death: Supreme Court corrects trial court error – here’s what the case is about
When Karan Singh (Appellant) found himself standing alone, convicted of dowry death and cruelty under Section 304-B (Dowry Death) and Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, his legal…
Investor connect: NSE takes financial literacy drive to Kolkata Book Fair; sets up 14-day awareness pavilion
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has set up an investor awareness pavilion at the 49th International Kolkata Book Fair, stepping up its outreach efforts to promote financial literacy and informed…
Budget 2026: What the past five years say about this year’s priorities
Each year, the Union Budget draws the nation’s attention as it defines the country’s economic direction for the new financial year. As Finance Minister wields the fiscal scalpel, focussed on…
Union Budget 2026: Why households and markets are watching closely
(AI image generated using ChatGPT) The date for the presentation of the Union Budget is drawing closer and everyone is speculating what Nirmala Sitharaman‘s bahikhata might just be holding. More…