Centre sanctions 24 chip design projects in big push to India's semiconductor industry

IANS | January 4, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) As many as 24 chip design projects have been sanctioned across areas such as video surveillance, drone detection, energy meters, microprocessors, satellite communications, and broadband and IoT Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) under the Centre's Design Linked Incentive Scheme (DLI) scheme, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.

Bharat’s energy security journey hits major milestone with HPCL’s RUF commissioning: Hardeep Puri

IANS | January 4, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Bharat’s journey toward achieving energy security has reached an important milestone with the successful commissioning of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s Residue Upgradation Facility at the Visakh Refinery in Andhra Pradesh, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday.

Alia Bhatt welcomes 2026 with a fairytale pic with Ranbir & Raha

IANS | January 4, 2026 1:49 PM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Actress Alia Bhatt's primary social media post of 2026 is a perfect tribute to her fairytale life with her husband Ranbir Kapoor and daughter Raha.

Director Rajesh's comedy entertainer with Jiiva titled 'Jolliya Irrundha Oruthan'

IANS | January 4, 2026 1:43 PM

Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Well known director M Rajesh's next full lengthy comedy entertainer, featuring actor Jiiva in the lead, has been titled 'Jolliya Irrundha Oruthan', its makers announced on Sunday.

Mahhi Vij & Jay Bhanushali announce separation: 'We continue to have each other's back'

IANS | January 4, 2026 1:26 PM

​Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) The reports of trouble in the marriage of the popular television couple Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali have been doing the rounds for some time, and now, the two have finally announced their separation via a social media post.

India likely to outperform global markets in 2026

IANS | January 4, 2026 1:25 PM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Sharing his annual outlook for the new year, S Naren, Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer at ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund said 2025 turned out to be a “year of hibernation” for Indian markets, even though the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals remained strong.

Govt advisor directs BCB to request shift of Bangladesh’s T20 WC games to SL; requests suspension of IPL broadcast

IANS | January 4, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) In a dramatic escalation following the release of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League, the Bangladesh sports ministry has instructed the country’s cricket board to request that the T20 World Cup league games be moved from India to Sri Lanka.

Will continue to boost partnership with Bhutan rooted in sustainability, trust: Gautam Adani

IANS | January 4, 2026 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Sunday said they will continue to strengthen their partnership with Bhutan, which is rooted in sustainability, trust and long-term value, as he hailed the energy partnership with the Himalayan country.

Bangladesh name Litton Das-led squad for T20 World Cup

IANS | January 4, 2026 1:09 PM

Dhaka, Jan 4 (IANS) Bangladesh have revealed a 15-player squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das will serve as captain, extending his leadership role as the side seeks to make a notable impact on the international stage.

US says is aware of North Korea missile launches, reaffirms defence commitment to allies

IANS | January 4, 2026 1:00 PM

Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) A US military command said it is aware of North Korea's missile launches this week while reaffirming its security commitment to allies in the region.