Mumbai's Metro 3 Aqua Line is transforming daily commutes and social lives. Retired couples and young professionals share how the new infrastructure saves time, reduces stress, and opens up the city. Discover the impact and the challenges that remain.
Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) achieves its highest-ever annual ridership of 11.19 crore passengers in 2025. Discover the growth journey, digital ticket discounts, and future outlook for Chennai's urban transit.
Canada's TSX composite index started 2026 with a 0.5% gain, led by surging uranium and energy shares, despite weak manufacturing data. Read the full market analysis.
Connecticut regulators abandon rehab plan for PHL Variable Insurance, may liquidate. A $2.2B shortfall found. Policyholders' $500M+ withheld. Potential lawsuit against Golden Gate Capital. Read for details.
A major fire at a Ludhiana factory claims 7 lives, exposing severe safety failures. Read the full investigation and urgent calls for stricter enforcement.
Oil markets opened 2026 cautiously as a forecast 3.8 million barrel daily surplus counters Middle East tensions. Key OPEC meeting set for Jan 4. Read the full analysis.
Construction of the 6.8 km Kolkata Metro Yellow Line extension from the airport to Birati has officially begun. The Rs 1,330 crore project, awarded to Cemindia, aims to enhance connectivity to Barasat. Read the latest updates.
The Bengaluru suburban rail project faces a massive cost escalation of Rs 1,000 crore while progress remains slow. Get the latest details on the cabinet's approval.
Around 60 e-commerce delivery partners in Kolkata's Tollygunge are on strike demanding better pay. Services disrupted in Bansdroni area. Read the full story.
Central Kolkata's 'Mini Bangladesh' area sees a sharp drop in Bangladeshi tourists for the second consecutive Dec-Jan season, hurting traders and hoteliers. Read about their cautious hope for the new year.
The Dow Jones ended higher, snapping a four-day losing streak, led by gains in Nvidia and Intel. Furniture stocks surged after Trump postponed tariff hikes. Tesla slid on weak sales. Key market insights for 2026.
A footwear manufacturing unit in Malappuram's Aravankara was destroyed in a major fire on Friday. 11 fire tenders fought for 6 hours to control the blaze. Suspected cause is a short circuit.
The GBA has announced plans to complete 10 critical flyover and underpass projects in Bengaluru by 2026, aiming to ease the city's notorious traffic congestion. Read the full timeline.
India's fiscal discipline is acting as preventive medicine for the economy, creating buffers against global shocks. Learn how this strategy ensures stability and growth.
India's government approves 22 major electronics manufacturing proposals under the PLI Scheme 2.0, totaling Rs 41,000 crore. Haryana secures three key projects, boosting local job creation and tech exports.
US sanctions force oil tankers to avoid Venezuela, hitting Maduro's regime. Storage fills, production plunges. Chevron continues under license. Read the latest.
Karnataka government increases compensation for 948 acres to accelerate Bengaluru's Peripheral Ring Road. Learn about the new rates, land acquisition details, and project impact.
The RBI's latest rate cut reveals a pragmatic shift, acknowledging that inflation targeting alone cannot steer growth. Experts analyze the new policy direction. Read more.
Thousands of tobacco farmers in Andhra Pradesh protest against the Centre's steep tax increase, warning it will destroy livelihoods and boost illegal smuggling. FAIFA demands a rollback.
India's Labour Ministry proposes a 90-day annual work threshold for gig workers to qualify for social security. Learn about the draft rules under the Social Security Code 2020.
Goa government begins a landmark digital land survey this month to update records and issue Urban Property Cards (UrPro) in Panaji, Margao, and Cuncolim. Learn about the process and how landowners can participate.
Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Yadav approves two new BSRB branches in Parsarma and Laukaha to boost rural banking and financial inclusion. Details inside.
TIDCO nears completion of a landmark social audit for Chennai's Parandur airport, aiming to reshape compensation. Villagers in two key villages continue legal resistance over land acquisition concerns.
The US dollar starts 2026 stronger as markets await crucial US jobs data and President Trump's Fed chair nominee. The yen remains weak despite BOJ hikes. Key insights for investors.
Goa reports a 3% drop in GST revenue for December, with CM Pramod Sawant citing a slowdown. State among 12 with declining collections. Read the full analysis.
VMRDA announces ambitious plan for 25,000 middle-income plots in Visakhapatnam by 2026, along with key goals for infrastructure and citizen-centric reforms. Learn about the new initiatives.
Andhra Pradesh's net GST revenue surged to a record ₹2,652 crore in December 2025, marking 5.78% growth despite major tax reductions. Discover how the state outpaced the national average.
Goa's empowered committee, led by CM Pramod Sawant, approved seed capital for 8 innovative startups from 27 applicants. The state also funded 10 student tech projects, boosting its startup ecosystem.
RCD Secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal inspected major Patna road projects under CM's Pragati Yatra. Key works on Nehru Path, Rupaspur Canal Road & AIIMS link see progress. Details inside.
The Canadian dollar extended its weekly decline against a strong US dollar, pressured by an 11th month of manufacturing contraction. Get the latest on CAD, PMI data, and bond yields.