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Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India’s inaugural Vande Bharat sleeper train on January 17, 2026, at Malda Town in West Bengal, linking Howrah (near Kolkata) to Kamakhya Junction in Guwahati. This overnight high-speed service connects West Bengal and Assam, offering an airline-like experience with faster, safer travel at economical fares.
The 2026 budget prioritises financial inclusion for women by linking basic banking services to accessible credit, insurance, and digital transactions. It emphasises simpler loan schemes, smaller credit limits for first-time borrowers, SHG support in rural areas, and enhanced financial literacy to empower women as active participants in the financial system.
Reducing gold import duty from 6% to 4% would directly lower the landed cost of imported gold, leading to modest reductions in consumer prices for gold jewelry, bars, and coins. So the middle class people are expecting Gold custom duty reduction in the upcoming budget.
Tesla Model Y | டெஸ்லா நிறுவனம் முதன்முறையாக இந்தியாவில் தனது மாடல் ஒய் வாகனத்தின் விலையை ரூபாய் 2 லட்சம் வரை குறைத்துள்ளது. குறிப்பிட்ட சில வேரியன்ட்களுக்கு மட்டும் இந்த விலை குறைவை அறிவித்துள்ளது. ஏற்கனவே இருக்கும் ஸ்டாக்கை கிளியர் செய்யவும் போட்டியாளர்கள் இடையே போட்டியை சமாளிக்கவும் இந்த விலை குறைவை அறிவித்துள்ளது. இது குறித்த விரிவான விபரங்களை காணலாம் வாருங்கள்.
Astrotalk Store has emerged as a standout ecommerce success, transforming a ₹30 lakh internal experiment into a ₹140 crore revenue milestone within 12 months. Launched in late 2024, the platform identified a major gap in India’s fragmented spiritual products market. By combining astrologer-led trust, authentic sourcing, and digital scale, Astrotalk Store is redefining belief-driven commerce with s
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump during a White House meeting on January 15, 2026, calling it a symbolic gesture of mutual respect. Trump publicly accepted and acknowledged the act on social media. However, the Norwegian Nobel Committee clarified that the honour is non-transferable and cannot be revoked, shared, or
Indian stock markets rallied strongly on January 16, 2026, with Sensex climbing over 700 points and Nifty reclaiming 25,800, driven by robust IT sector gains after Infosys posted Q3 results. Despite a 2% YoY net profit dip to ₹6,654 crore, revenue jumped 9% YoY to ₹45,479 crore, prompting Infosys to raise FY26 constant-currency growth guidance to 3-3.5% while holding operating margins at 20-22%.
A ₹890-crore redevelopment project at Chennai’s Tambaram railway station will double peak-hour passenger capacity from 13,500 to 28,750, add three platforms and four tracks (total 16), and include new foot overbridges.
Mahindra & Mahindra plans to decide the location for its new greenfield manufacturing plant within the next six months to boost UV production beyond 1 million units in FY26-27. Open to sites outside existing clusters due to better roads and logistics, rail connectivity remains key. After jumping to No.2 in domestic PV market (5.81 lakh registrations in 2025 vs 4.90 lakh in 2024).
Choosing the best investment plan for a ₹2,500 monthly investment depends on your goals, time horizon, and risk appetite. For long-term investors, mutual fund SIPs offer strong potential to beat inflation and build wealth steadily. Low-risk savers can prefer PPF, RD, or NSC, while moderate to high-risk investors may benefit from equity or ELSS funds. A disciplined SIP approach ensures financial gr
