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.

DEA strengthens economic fundamentals, positions India for sustained future growth

IANS | January 17, 2026 9:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), through policies across macroeconomics, capital markets, infrastructure, digital finance and investor protection and empowerment, has strengthened economic fundamentals and positioned India for sustained future growth, according to the government.

Phase 2 development of Adani Group's Vizhinjam Port to begin on January 24

IANS | January 16, 2026 9:17 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 (IANS) Kerala’s ambitious Adani Group-run Vizhinjam International Seaport project is set to enter a decisive new phase with the inauguration of its second stage of development on January 24, marking a major milestone in the state’s port-led growth strategy, an official statement said on Friday.

Tax authorities revive assessment on Tiger Global's Flipkart share sale

IANS | January 16, 2026 9:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Income Tax Department has revived the assessment proceedings against Tiger Global following the favourable Supreme Court judgment on the capital gains tax that has to be paid by the US equity investor on the sale of Flipkart shares to American retail giant Walmart for Rs 14,500 crore.