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Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said emergence of "non-state actors" in many countries and their resorting to terrorism is a «matter of concern». In his address at an event here to mark the 77th Army Day, he also said conflicts and wars will become more violent and unpredictable.

Proxy advisory firms are calling on regulators to implement a majority-of-minority voting mechanism for approving promoter remuneration, citing a steady and significant rise in compensation paid to promoters and their families. Voting data reveals how controlling shareholders have used their ownership to approve their own compensation.

Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) has stated that the government of India has agreed “in principle” to the unique arrangement for six eastern districts of Nagaland.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday warned that potential 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada suggested by President-elect Donald Trump could harm the US auto sector, boost vehicle prices and benefit China, as per a report.

on-demand AI agents for routine tasks, betting on the pay-as-you-go model to drive up the adoption of the technology.

sugar cooperative body NFCSFL said on Wednesday. Sugar production stood at 151.20 lakh tonne a year ago. Sugar marketing season runs from October to September.

Wells Fargo's profit beat expectations in the fourth quarter powered by a rebound in dealmaking activity and forecast it would earn more from interest payments this year. The bank's shares rose 3.5% to $73.68 in premarket trading on Wednesday.

deadly and historically destructive wildfires, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has made what experts call “preposterous” and false claims that California could have avoided the disaster by allowing water from Canada to flow through the state.Trump, who has fixated on California’s water management issues before and has raised them once again amid the fires, reiterated his claim about Canadian water in an interview with Newsmax Monday evening.“You know, when I was president, I demanded that this guy, the governor (of California), accept the water coming from the north, from way up in Canada,” Trump said.“It flows down right through Los Angeles.

hybrid work model has gained immense prominence over the last few years, redefining the way organizations and employees operate. Due to its ability to offer flexibility, enhance employee satisfaction, and improve work-life balance, it has become a popular choice for businesses across industries. While many organizations report increased productivity with this model, employees appreciate the opportunity to achieve healthier work-life balance.

Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday. The practice of blending ethanol with petrol began in 2001 as a pilot project.

Inox Wind Ltd.(up 5.42%), Ravindra Energy Ltd.(up 5.00%), Energy Development Company Ltd.(up 5.00%), Inox Wind Energy Ltd.(up 3.94%), NTPC Ltd.(up 3.53%), Torrent Power Ltd.(up 3.13%), Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.(up 2.90%), Adani Green Energy Ltd.(up 2.81%), JSW Energy Ltd.(up 2.50%) and KPI Green Energy Ltd.(up 2.41%) stood among the top gainers.

EID Parry(India)Ltd.(up 2.82%), Sakthi Sugars Ltd.(up 2.28%), Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd.(up 2.20%), Ponni Sugars(Erode)Ltd.(up 2.10%), Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd.(up 1.83%), Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd.(up 1.25%), Rana Sugars Ltd.(up 0.77%), KM Sugar Mills Ltd.(up 0.52%), Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd.(up 0.37%) and DCM Shriram Industries Ltd.(up 0.19%) stood among the top gainers.

Budget, set to be presented on February 1, retail investors and industry stakeholders are hopeful of consumer relief and market-friendly reforms. Anticipation is building around potential tax breaks for lower-income groups and adjustments to capital gains taxes — measures that experts believe could boost consumption, revive urban demand, and reinvigorate the stock market. Shripal Shah, MD & CEO of Kotak Securities, highlighted key measures that could shape the economic and market landscape. “The upcoming Budget holds promise for retail investors, particularly with expectations of tax relief in the lower income slabs. If the government reduces tax rates for smaller taxpayers, it could lead to higher disposable income in the hands of the common man,” Shah said.

PHDCCI on Wednesday, as it projected the nation's GDP to grow 6.8 per cent in the current financial year ending March and 7.7 per cent in FY26. With the Indian economy growing resiliently over the past three years, it is expected to become the fourth largest economy in the world by 2026, surpassing Japan, said Hemant Jain, President, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

AAP leader and Uttam Nagar MLA Naresh Balyan in a case lodged under the stringent MCOCA. The judge passed the order after hearing arguments from the accused as well as the prosecution.

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, has introduced an online e-khata system to streamline property registration and tax compliance, targeting nearly five lakh properties currently outside the tax bracket.

Axis Bank shares fell over 3% to a low 1,014.65 on the NSE on Wednesday amid a block deal where 33.2 lakh shares are reported to have changed hands. ETNow reported about the block deal. Details of the buyers and sellers were not known immediately.

Macquarie has initiated coverage on two key players in the quick service restaurant (QSR) sector, Devyani International and Sapphire Foods, with «Outperform» ratings expressing a positive outlook on the sector in India. The brokerage firm has set a target price of Rs 230 for Devyani International, a Yum! Brands franchisee in India, and Rs 390 for Sapphire Foods.

trade deficit narrows to $21.94 bn in December from November's revised $32.84 billion. December's goods exports were down 0.99% on year at $38.01 billion.