DIIs lend robust support to Indian markets, led by mutual fund assets

IANS | January 7, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s top domestic institutional investors reported a 12 per cent to 20 per cent surge in assets across multiple segments during 2025, underscoring continued local support for equity and debt markets even as foreign investor assets growth softened.

K'taka shocker: BJP woman worker assaulted, stripped by cops over SIR row

IANS | January 7, 2026 11:19 AM

Hubballi (Karnataka), Jan 7 (IANS) An alleged assault and stripping of a BJP woman worker by police occurred in Hubballi city in Karnataka, reportedly in connection with a dispute arising from a voter revision exercise. A video of the incident surfaced on Wednesday, triggering shock and serious concern.

National Textiles Ministers’ conference in Guwahati to position India as global hub

IANS | January 7, 2026 10:40 AM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) With an aim to provide a platform for deliberations on policy, investment, sustainability, exports, infrastructure development, and technological advancement in the textile sector, a two-day ‘National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026’ will be organised in Assam, it was announced on Wednesday.