The Deadline of Destiny: How London's Budget Hour sealed India's fate (From the Archives)

Santosh Kumar Verma | January 11, 2026 10:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) On April 4, 1811, in the House of Commons in London, the Chancellor of the Exchequer rose to perform a formality mandated by law. It was a routine step, yet the quiet words he spoke sent a shiver through the East India Company (EIC) directors and heralded a massive storm of financial, commercial, and political upheaval that had profound and devastating consequences for the millions of people in India.

NDMC to deck up heart of Delhi for India AI Impact Summit next month

IANS | January 11, 2026 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has launched an extensive and comprehensive civic revamp across its jurisdiction as it gears up for the prestigious India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held from February 15 to 20, an official said on Sunday.

India, Russia cement business ties at Moscow conference

IANS | January 11, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The XVI Russia–India Business Dialogue held in Moscow, attended by over 1,250 participants, observed that the development of Russia–India cooperation and implementation of joint business projects will continue at major international platforms, including the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, scheduled to take place from June 3 to 6.