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Chinese surveillance cameras monitoring Tibetan refugees in Nepal a bigger threat: Report

IANS | January 17, 2026 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Driven by Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) investments and deepening bilateral security cooperation, the Nepali government’s increasing adoption of Chinese surveillance infrastructure, has created conditions in which Tibetan refugees in the country now face unprecedented levels of monitoring and control, a report has warned.

HDFC Bank clocks over 12 pc rise in Q3 net profit

IANS | January 17, 2026 4:29 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) India’s largest bank by market capitalisation, HDFC Bank, on Saturday reported a 12.17 per cent rise year-on-year in net profit for the December quarter of the current financial year (Q3 FY26).

India ranks second globally in use of Claude.ai, largely for software development

IANS | January 17, 2026 4:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) India accounted for the second‑highest global use of US AI firm Anthropic's Claude.ai, with most activity concentrated in technical and software development work, a report has said.

4-day ‘Wings India 2026’ to display future of global aviation: Govt

IANS | January 17, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The government is set to launch ‘Wings India 2026’, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad from January 28-31, that will showcase the future of global aviation, it was announced on Saturday.

Foreign investors retreat from China, move to emerging markets

IANS | January 17, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The world is financially retrenching from China, with foreign direct investment (FDI) flows falling more precipitously than to the rest of emerging markets (EM), according to Robin J Brooks, Senior Fellow at the US-based nonprofit Brookings Institution.

Indian households add Rs 117 lakh crore in 2025 as gold rally boosts wealth

IANS | January 17, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Indian households saw a massive jump in their wealth in 2025, driven mainly by a sharp rise in gold prices, a new report has said.

India has world’s lowest data costs, highest data usage: Scindia

IANS | January 17, 2026 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said that India now has world’s lowest data costs and highest data usage, driven by robust digital infrastructure.

Musk seeks up to $134bn from OpenAI, Microsoft in damages over fraudulent partnership

IANS | January 17, 2026 1:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Tesla CEO and founder of AI firm xAI Elon Musk has asked a US federal court to award him $79 billion to $134 billion in damages, alleging that OpenAI and Microsoft defrauded him by abandoning OpenAI’s nonprofit mission and partnering with the software giant.

Study proves maternal use of paracetamol not linked to autism, ADHD

IANS | January 17, 2026 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Mother’s intake of paracetamol during pregnancy does not raise the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and intellectual disability in children, according to a new study on Saturday, which further refutes claims made by US President Donald Trump about the common painkiller.

Centre likely to roll out collateral‑free loans for gig workers, domestic helpers soon

IANS | January 17, 2026 12:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The government reportedly plans to launch a microcredit programme in April 2026, offering collateral‑free loans of up to Rs 10,000 per annum to gig workers, domestic helpers, and other vulnerable groups.

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Chinese surveillance cameras monitoring Tibetan refugees in Nepal a bigger threat: Report

HDFC Bank clocks over 12 pc rise in Q3 net profit

India ranks second globally in use of Claude.ai, largely for software development

4-day ‘Wings India 2026’ to display future of global aviation: Govt

Foreign investors retreat from China, move to emerging markets

Indian households add Rs 117 lakh crore in 2025 as gold rally boosts wealth

India has world’s lowest data costs, highest data usage: Scindia

Musk seeks up to $134bn from OpenAI, Microsoft in damages over fraudulent partnership

Study proves maternal use of paracetamol not linked to autism, ADHD

Centre likely to roll out collateral‑free loans for gig workers, domestic helpers soon

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