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Year’s 1st space mission on January 12 to launch Military satellite, test on-orbit refuelling & more; 1 satellite for Nepal too
BENGALURU: India’s first space mission for 2026 will launch a defence satellite built by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), a satellite for ministry of external affairs (MEA) to be used by Nepal, test on-orbit r Read More
PM Modi to flag off 13 trains next week in poll-bound West Bengal & Assam
File photo: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off 13 trains next week, including the country’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train. Read More
Govt approves Rs 1,800 cr for new high-security printing line for banknotes, passports
NEW DELHI: The govt has approved a Rs 1,800 crore proposal for setting up a new cylindrical mould watermark banknote (CWBN) line with an annual capacity to produce 6,000 tonnes of high-security, durable paper, which is used for printi Read More
Mumbai On High Alert After Inputs Of Possible ISI-Backed Terror Attack
The information has been shared with multiple agencies, including those responsible for securing airports and other sensitive installations. Read More
Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal’s Son Agnivesh Agarwal Dies At 49
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Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal, passed away in the United States on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was 49. Read More
Gulshan Devaiah reveals why he quit Yash’s Toxic midway
Gulshan Devaiah has opened up about his decision to quit the much-anticipated Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Read More
Top 5 Bollywood newsmakers of the day
On January 6, 2026, Bollywood buzzed: Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal named baby boy Vihaan. Daisy Shah slammed election campaigners over Bandra fire from crackers. Shraddha Kapoor quipped on wedding query. Read More
Shatrughan Sinha drops b’day wishes for Reena Roy, calls her ‘dear friend’
Shatrughan Sinha and Reena Roy were rumoured to be in a relationship even after he married Poonam Sinha. Read More
Aamir responds to Faissal’s claim of being ‘imprisoned’
As Mela completes 25 years since its release in 2000, Aamir Khan has addressed the serious allegations made by his brother Faissal Khan, who recently claimed that Aamir had locked him inside his Mumbai residence for over a year citin Read More
Did Vicky name his son after his character in ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif finally announced their baby boy’s name, two months after his birth. Vicky and Katrina became parents to a baby boy on November 7, 2025. Read More
Dalal Street Ends Marginally Lower, Sensex Closes At 84,970, Nifty Tests 26,250
The Indian benchmark indices ended lower for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday as the Sensex fell over 92 points to close trade at 84,970.90 and the Nifty ended lower by more than 37 points to close at 26,140.75. Read More
Sensex At 95,000 By December 2026? Why MS Research Sees India’s Next Big Market Run
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India’s equity markets could provide robust returns in near future due to impressive valuations, trailing performance, macro stability and the growth cycle, a report s Read More
Home Prices Surge, Sales Stall: What Knight Frank’s 2025 Housing Data Shows
Housing sales fell 1 per cent last year to over 3.48 lakh units across eight major cities, with demand stagnating amid an average price rise of up to 19 per cent, according to Knight Frank. Read More
Budget 2026 | Will Nirmala Sitharaman Present The Union Budget On February 1? What We Know So Far
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The date of the Union Budget 2026 is set to be decided shortly, with strong indications that the government will stick to the traditional February 1 timeline. Read More
ABP Live Deep Dive | Venezuela Stocks Surge 50% After Maduro’s Arrest: What’s Driving The Rally?
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Venezuela’s volatile stock market stunned global investors this week, clocking one of the most dramatic single‑day rallies seen anywhere in recent years. Read More
Pithoragarh opens its first dedicated Astro-Tourism observatory
In a major step towards strengthening science-driven and sustainable tourism, the District Tourism Department, Pithoragarh, in partnership with Starscapes Experiences Pvt. Ltd. Read More
Will weddings, travel drive India’s hotel sector to new heights in H2 FY26?
As domestic travelers seek luxury experiences and international tourists return, Rajasthan is set to reinforce its position as a preferred destination for culture, luxury, and leisure. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line charts expansive Caribbean and Mexico-focused winter deployment for 2027–28
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its 2027–28 northern hemisphere winter deployment, rolling out more than 320 new sailings across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and the Mexican Riviera, marking one of the cruise line’s most extensive sea Read More
Year’s 1st space mission on January 12 to launch Military satellite, test on-orbit refuelling & more; 1 satellite for Nepal too
BENGALURU: India’s first space mission for 2026 will launch a defence satellite built by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), a satellite for ministry of external affairs (MEA) to be used by Nepal, test on-orbit r Read More
PM Modi to flag off 13 trains next week in poll-bound West Bengal & Assam
File photo: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off 13 trains next week, including the country’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train. Read More
Govt approves Rs 1,800 cr for new high-security printing line for banknotes, passports
NEW DELHI: The govt has approved a Rs 1,800 crore proposal for setting up a new cylindrical mould watermark banknote (CWBN) line with an annual capacity to produce 6,000 tonnes of high-security, durable paper, which is used for printi Read More
Mumbai On High Alert After Inputs Of Possible ISI-Backed Terror Attack
The information has been shared with multiple agencies, including those responsible for securing airports and other sensitive installations. Read More
Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal’s Son Agnivesh Agarwal Dies At 49
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal, passed away in the United States on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was 49. Read More
Gulshan Devaiah reveals why he quit Yash’s Toxic midway
Gulshan Devaiah has opened up about his decision to quit the much-anticipated Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Read More
Top 5 Bollywood newsmakers of the day
On January 6, 2026, Bollywood buzzed: Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal named baby boy Vihaan. Daisy Shah slammed election campaigners over Bandra fire from crackers. Shraddha Kapoor quipped on wedding query. Read More
Shatrughan Sinha drops b’day wishes for Reena Roy, calls her ‘dear friend’
Shatrughan Sinha and Reena Roy were rumoured to be in a relationship even after he married Poonam Sinha. Read More
Aamir responds to Faissal’s claim of being ‘imprisoned’
As Mela completes 25 years since its release in 2000, Aamir Khan has addressed the serious allegations made by his brother Faissal Khan, who recently claimed that Aamir had locked him inside his Mumbai residence for over a year citin Read More
Did Vicky name his son after his character in ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif finally announced their baby boy’s name, two months after his birth. Vicky and Katrina became parents to a baby boy on November 7, 2025. Read More
Dalal Street Ends Marginally Lower, Sensex Closes At 84,970, Nifty Tests 26,250
The Indian benchmark indices ended lower for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday as the Sensex fell over 92 points to close trade at 84,970.90 and the Nifty ended lower by more than 37 points to close at 26,140.75. Read More
Sensex At 95,000 By December 2026? Why MS Research Sees India’s Next Big Market Run
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s equity markets could provide robust returns in near future due to impressive valuations, trailing performance, macro stability and the growth cycle, a report s Read More
Home Prices Surge, Sales Stall: What Knight Frank’s 2025 Housing Data Shows
Housing sales fell 1 per cent last year to over 3.48 lakh units across eight major cities, with demand stagnating amid an average price rise of up to 19 per cent, according to Knight Frank. Read More
Budget 2026 | Will Nirmala Sitharaman Present The Union Budget On February 1? What We Know So Far
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The date of the Union Budget 2026 is set to be decided shortly, with strong indications that the government will stick to the traditional February 1 timeline. Read More
ABP Live Deep Dive | Venezuela Stocks Surge 50% After Maduro’s Arrest: What’s Driving The Rally?
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Venezuela’s volatile stock market stunned global investors this week, clocking one of the most dramatic single‑day rallies seen anywhere in recent years. Read More
Pithoragarh opens its first dedicated Astro-Tourism observatory
In a major step towards strengthening science-driven and sustainable tourism, the District Tourism Department, Pithoragarh, in partnership with Starscapes Experiences Pvt. Ltd. Read More
Will weddings, travel drive India’s hotel sector to new heights in H2 FY26?
As domestic travelers seek luxury experiences and international tourists return, Rajasthan is set to reinforce its position as a preferred destination for culture, luxury, and leisure. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line charts expansive Caribbean and Mexico-focused winter deployment for 2027–28
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its 2027–28 northern hemisphere winter deployment, rolling out more than 320 new sailings across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and the Mexican Riviera, marking one of the cruise line’s most extensive sea Read More
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ICE shooting in Minneapolis: Woman killed by officer, DHS says it was an act of self-defense
A woman was fatally shot in Minneapolis by an ICE agent in a major immigration crackdown in the city Wednesday. Read More
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia in talks to convert $2 bn loans into JF-17 fighter jet deal: Report
The discussions come as Pakistan grapples with severe financial pressure, while Saudi Arabia is recalibrating its security partnerships amid uncertainty over long-term US commitments in the Middle East
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He speaks in Hindi: H-1B Redditor’s Indian manager vs American manager post divides Internet
A Redditor triggered a massive debate over an Indian manager versus an American manager at the workplace at a time H-1B visa holders are in a major dilemma over their future in the country under the Donald Trump administration. Read More
‘We will take all the oil’: US reveals plan for Venezuela; what are the 3 phases?
US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday said the United States has a “three-fold process” planned for Venezuela following the removal of its leadership Nicolás Maduro, saying Washington is moving ahead “to exec Read More
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