President’s Budget Session address effectively captured vision of building Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

IANS | January 28, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) As the Budget Session of Parliament commenced on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the President’s Address was comprehensive and insightful, adding that it effectively captured the vision of building a Viksit Bharat and reflected the nation’s shared aspiration for a strong and self-reliant India.

Govt may go for 10 per cent capex hike in Union Budget 2026-27: SBI report

IANS | January 28, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The government's capex (capital expenditure) may cross Rs 12 lakh crore in the forthcoming Union Budget for 2026-27, which would represent an increase of around 10 per cent over the corresponding figure of the previous financial year, according to an SBI report released on Wednesday.

India’s mergers and acquisitions deal value rises 42 pc to $113 billion in 2025

IANS | January 28, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) India’s strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal value rose 42 per cent (year-on-year) to $113 billion in 2025, a new report showed on Wednesday.

From Madhavrao Scindia to Ajit Pawar: Prominent politicians and personalities who perished in plane crashes

IANS | January 28, 2026 2:22 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, along with four others were killed on Wednesday after his chartered plane crashed and exploded before landing at Pune's Baramati airport. The aircraft burst into flames, leaving all five people on board including the veteran NCP leader and others, dead.

AAIB takes over probe in Baramati plane crash

IANS | January 28, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has taken over the probe into the Baramati plane crash, and a team has departed from Delhi for Pune to investigate the deadly accident, in which Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others lost their lives.

India–EU trade pact opens golden export window for textiles, chemicals: Industry leader

IANS | January 28, 2026 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) An industry leader on Wednesday welcomed the India–European Union trade agreement, calling it a transformative opportunity for the textile, chemical and pharma-linked industries, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership seen as central to unlocking long-term growth and global competitiveness.

Mamata Banerjee raises conspiracy concerns over Ajit Pawar's death, demands SC-monitored probe

IANS | January 28, 2026 2:11 PM

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IANS) Suspecting a conspiracy theory surrounding the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday called for a Supreme Court-supervised investigation into the plane crash that resulted in the NCP leader's death.

Jaipur Polo Team, Jindal Bedla win in Kognivera Cup opener

IANS | January 28, 2026 2:10 PM

Jaipur, Jan 28 (IANS) Jaipur Polo Team kick-started their Kognivera Cup campaign on a confident note as the side delivered a composed and authoritative performance to secure a 10–6.5 victory over Thunderbolt in their opening match.

India’s retail leasing hits record-high as supply jumps 268 pc in 2025

IANS | January 28, 2026 2:04 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) The real estate leasing by retail firms across India’s top cities touched a record high of around 8.9 million sq. ft. in 2025 while total supply was about 4.3 million sq. ft., 268 per cent higher than in 2024, a report said on Wednesday.

Global investors to deploy $144 billion in 2026 as India strengthens position in real estate sector

IANS | January 28, 2026 1:53 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Global institutional investors are set to deploy $144 billion into commercial real estate in 2026, marking a clear rebound in investment activity, and India is emerging as an increasingly relevant destination for global capital seeking scale, income visibility and long-term growth, a report showed on Wednesday.