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Budget may allocate ₹28,000 crore to food processing schemes
The Centre is considering a significant expansion of its flagship food processing schemes, with a proposed allocation of around ₹28,000 crore over the next five years in the upcoming Union budget to boost value addition, reduce post-harvest losses and improve farmers’ incomes through better market linkages, according to two government officials aware of the matter.
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January 17, 2026
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Powell investigation upends final stretch of Fed chair contest
Backlash to Justice Department probe highlights how Trump’s and senators’ goals are in conflict
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January 17, 2026
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Tennis season shifts into high gear
The new year, which has already seen 10 tournaments so far, is now set for the first Grand Slam of 2026, the Australian Open
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January 17, 2026
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Kolkata's winter charm now smothered in smog
Winter is the only season in Kolkata when it's not too muggy to enjoy the outdoors, have picnics and visit fairs, but the AQI is worsening and no one seems concerned
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January 17, 2026
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'Freedom at Midnight' returns stronger
A fraught, exciting second season of the series looks back at the months before and after India’s independence
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January 17, 2026
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Govt plans to reopen Tiger Global tax case, but treads with caution
Armed with a favourable Supreme Court decision, India’s tax authority plans to proceed with caution while reopening assessment against Tiger Global Management LLC's 2018 stake sale in Flipkart Pvt., respecting the company’s right to appeal, according to two officials familiar with the matter.
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January 17, 2026
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Sebi proposes FPI netting, KYC reforms
ting each other.
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January 17, 2026
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Let's do BREAKFAST
From Leh to Puducherry, Vadodara to Kohima, mornings begin with hearty meals. Lounge brings you 75 food stops from across the country where you can get a distinct, colourful and delicious 'nashta'
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January 17, 2026
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Shark Tank fame doesn’t guarantee success
“What it creates is a sharp visibility spike that reduces consumer hesitation during the first purchase, but that effect typically normalizes within a year unless founders build strong repeat demand and unit economics.”
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January 17, 2026
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PM urges startups to focus on deep tech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called on Indian startups to focus on manufacturing, deep technology and global leadership, saying the next decade of Startup India must position the country at the forefront of innovation.
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January 17, 2026
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Govt ties PLI sops for electric quadricycles to performance
In a first, the government has notified dedicated testing and performance norms for electric quadricycles under the ₹25,938-crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for automobiles and auto components, tightening eligibility by linking testing standards with local value-addition requirements.
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January 17, 2026
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The language of flower emojis
Physical flowers are a too-grand gesture IRL, but flower emojis have taken over texts as hearts seem too demonstrative
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January 17, 2026
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Will Manish Mehrotra bring Delhi's crown back?
The chef opens Nisaba in the Humayun’s Tomb Museum Complex this weekend, signalling the Capital's place as a dining destination
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January 17, 2026
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Save DiCaprio from the jokes
The 2026 Golden Globes featured a Leonardo DiCaprio joke.
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January 17, 2026
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Spy satellites next frontier for India's spacetech startups
India's bet to open spacetech to private companies five years ago has spawned startups that are already earning millions of dollars by sharing agriculture and climate data collected by the satellites they launched.
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January 16, 2026
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Does Infosys Q3 signal revival?
Infosys Ltd delivered sequential constant currency (CC) revenue growth of 0.6% in the December quarter (Q3FY26), beating the consensus estimate of 0.3%, despite seasonality and a drop in third-party revenue.
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January 16, 2026
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China’s propaganda playbook for targeting rivals
When Beijing wants to intimidate its rivals, it has an extensive—and often menacing—playbook to draw from.
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January 16, 2026
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Data governance failures are too costly: Here's what must be done
Mastering how best to govern data isn't just about safety. A variety of benefits can combine to spell a competitive advantage
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January 16, 2026
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Retail share in NSE trade hits 10-yr low
The share of direct retail participation in India’s largest stock exchange’s cash turnover has fallen to its lowest in a decade, dragged down by risk aversion amid underperforming equity benchmarks, the rise of mutual funds and reallocation towards initial public offerings.
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January 16, 2026
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PFC launches ₹5k cr public NCD issue
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) on Thursday launched its third public issue of secured, redeemable nonconvertible debentures (NCD), with chairperson and managing director Parminder Chopra calling the strong investor response to its earlier bond offerings a “clear vote of confidence” in the power sector.
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January 16, 2026
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Sebi flags ownership issues in Sterlite Electric share sale
The market regulator sought additional disclosures, which may delay Sterlite's proposed IPO
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January 16, 2026
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Sony India revenue rises 2.4% in FY25
Consumer electronics maker Sony India’s revenue from operations increased 2.44% to ₹7,851.08 crore in the fiscal 2025; however, its total profit for the financial year decreased by nearly 6% to ₹157.03 crore, according to a regulatory filing from the company.
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January 16, 2026
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KKR closes $2.5 billion Asia-Pacific credit fund
The firm has deployed more than half of the capital across 10 investments
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January 16, 2026
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IPO float cut lifts Jio, NSE listing outlook
The Indian government has approved a cut to the minimum proportion of shares large firms looking to list must sell to 2.5% of their share capital from 5%, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said on Thursday, paving the way for Reliance Jio Platforms’ highly-anticipated initial public offering (IPO).
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January 16, 2026
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India's trade gap widens in December
India’s merchandise trade deficit widened in December following a sharp rise in imports, even as demand for its goods in the US remained resilient despite steep tariffs.
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January 16, 2026
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Meta, Flipkart, Amazon fined for device listing rule breach
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has penalised Flipkart, Meta Platforms, and Amazon with fines of ₹10 lakh each for allowing the sale and promotion of walkie-talkies on their platforms without mandatory regulatory disclosures and approvals, widening its crackdown on e-commerce marketplaces for violating consumer protection rules.
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January 16, 2026
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Surveillance satellites next frontier for India’s spacetech startups
their businesses worldwide, or set up completely independent entities that would solely focus on defence contracts.”
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January 16, 2026
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Selling luxury jewellery with ultra-private experiences
High-end customers want service and luxury so personalized, it cannot be replicated, says Titan MD Ajoy Chawla
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January 16, 2026
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Discovering Monte Carlo on a budget
In this Mediterranean playground for casino connoisseurs, a traveller finds an exquisite but cheap plate of pasta and affordably epic sea views
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January 16, 2026
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Trump claims crackdown in Iranian protests weakening
US President Trump still does not rule out potential US military action in future
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