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Good neighbours, friends': Xi Jinping hails India ties on Republic Day

Chinese President Xi Jinping greeted India on its 77th Republic Day, praised improving ties, and called for stronger cooperation as relations recover after years of border tensions

Japan set to trial India's UPI as Indian tourist numbers see sharp rise

Japan will trial India's UPI in 2026, allowing Indian tourists to make QR code payments directly from their Indian bank accounts while travelling

PM Modi greets nation on 77th Republic Day, parade at 10:30 am: Details

India marks its 77th Republic Day on Monday; President Droupadi Murmu will lead celebrations with EU leaders as chief guests, parade highlights 150 years of Vande Mataram

'Relations with US have taken a big blow', says EU foreign policy chief

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said relations with the US have taken a big blow in the past week, as tensions rose over Greenland and tariff threats during an emergency summit

Karnataka HC lifts ban on bike taxis, directs state govt to issue permits

Bike taxi services can resume in Karnataka after the High Court set aside the state ban; the court said riders and aggregators must apply for licences and the government must issue permits as per law

First US-Russia-Ukraine trilateral talks to be held in UAE from today

The US, Ukraine and Russia will hold their first trilateral meeting in the UAE, as efforts to end the Ukraine war intensify following talks between President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy

'Massive fleet heading towards Iran': Trump renews warning to Tehran

US President Donald Trump said American warships are moving towards Iran as tensions rise over protests and nuclear concerns, adding the US is ready to act if Tehran escalates

Micron's $2.75 bn Gujarat chip plant to begin production by February-end

During his engagements at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the value chain in critical minerals is complex and requires cooperation across multiple stages

Delhi court acquits Kejriwal in ED summons cases linked to liquor policy

A Delhi court has acquitted AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in cases linked to alleged non-compliance with ED summons in the liquor policy probe; detailed order is awaited

'Pollution a bigger threat to India than tariffs': Gita Gopinath at Davos

Former IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath says pollution is a bigger risk to India's economy than tariffs, hurting productivity, raising health costs and affecting investor confidence

India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train starts today: Route, fares, timing

India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper begins commercial service today on the Kamakhya-Howrah route, offering faster travel, modern amenities and premium sleeper coaches across three AC classes

Air India 787 crash aircraft had repeated technical faults: US safety group

US-based Foundation for Aviation Safety (FAS) said records show the Air India aircraft faced technical problems from its first day in service

'Left with no alternative': EU freezes US trade deal over Greenland threat

The European Parliament's trade committee was set to decide its stand on the deal on January 26-27, but the vote has now been postponed

SC orders Delhi-NCR to implement CAQM's long-term air pollution plan

The Supreme Court told Delhi government and NCR agencies to act without delay on CAQM's long-term air pollution plan and submit clear timelines for compliance

SC flags 'irreversible damage', orders expert committee on Aravalli mining

The Supreme Court asked ASG Aishwarya Bhati and amicus curiae K Parameshwar to suggest names of environmentalists and mining experts within four weeks for a panel that will work under its supervision

Global turnover penalty illegal, not delaying CCI case: Apple tells HC

Apple is contesting rules that allow the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to impose penalties retrospectively based on a company's global turnover

Rules-based order fading, world in a 'rupture': Canada PM Carney at Davos

WEF 2026: Canada PM Mark Carney highlights risks of coercion via trade, finance and supply chains; calls for stronger alliances and strategic autonomy for countries

Can't rule out US military invasion; be prepared: Greenland PM to citizens

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has warned of possible risks amid Trump's takeover remarks and said the government will form a task force and advise people to store essential supplies

India stopped buying Russian oil after Trump's 25% tariff, claims Bessent

The Trump administration is weighing a Russia sanctions bill by Senator Lindsey Graham that would allow the US to impose tariffs of at least 500 per cent on countries that continue buying Russian oil

All emergencies, one number: Delhi rolls out '112' helpline under ERSS

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced ERSS 2.0, under which citizens can dial 112 for police, fire, ambulance and disaster help, ending the need to remember multiple emergency numbers