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Geological Survey of India to chart future geoscientific initiatives at CGPB meet on Jan 21

IANS | January 20, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Geological Survey of India’s Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) meeting will be convened here on January 21, to chart future geoscientific initiatives and deliberate on mineral exploration strategies, new initiatives in clean energy, geohazards, and sustainable development, the government said on Tuesday.

Budget to focus on structural reforms, Nifty EPS to grow at 14.8 pc over FY26-28: Report

IANS | January 20, 2026 1:35 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) As the Budget 2026-27 approaches, the focus is likely to shift towards structural economic reforms, with limited room for major tax concessions following last year’s significant increase in tax slabs and GST rate cuts, a report showed on Tuesday.

95 pc Indian workers confident in skills, only 64 per cent satisfied: Report

IANS | January 20, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) About 95 per cent of workers in India reported being confident in their skills, yet only 64 per cent noted being satisfied with their jobs, according to a report on Tuesday.

India to host envoys of 83 countries at roundtable on seafood exports

IANS | January 20, 2026 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Centre’s Department of Fisheries is organising a roundtable conference with ambassadors and high commissioners of 83 partner countries for promoting seafood exports on January 21, it was announced on Tuesday.

Flexi cap funds’ AUM surge 148 pc in India in 4 years

IANS | January 20, 2026 12:49 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) India’s flexi cap mutual funds saw their assets under management (AUM) surge 148.28 per cent over the last four years as top funds provided over 20 per cent returns over the last five years, a report said on Tuesday.

Budget 2026: Reforms to continue with restraint, says report

IANS | January 20, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The wave of reforms are likely to feature prominently in the Union Budget 2026-27, an HSBC report said on Tuesday, adding that given a slew of announcements in recent months, the government is in a mood for further reforms.

81 pc Indian employers aware of PM-VBRY offering cash incentives: Report

IANS | January 20, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Around 81 per cent of employers in India said they were aware of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), with large organisations accounting for 83 per cent of this awareness, a report said on Tuesday.

India Inc shows muted Q3 results due to 1-time factor, better results to follow

IANS | January 20, 2026 11:33 AM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Early results from India Inc’s December quarter showed a muted earnings season as one‑time charges tied to the new labour code and other transitional costs weighed on profits, industry analysts said.

Local leadership key to improving infant, maternal health: IIM Lucknow study

IANS | January 20, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Affirmative action in local government leadership can significantly help improve health outcomes, particularly infant survival and maternal prenatal care, in India, according to a study, led by researchers at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow on Tuesday.

Human heart regrows muscle cells after heart attack: Study

IANS | January 20, 2026 11:04 AM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) In a world-first discovery, scientists in Australia have found that the human heart can regrow muscle cells after a heart attack, raising hopes for future regenerative treatments for heart failure.

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Geological Survey of India to chart future geoscientific initiatives at CGPB meet on Jan 21

Budget to focus on structural reforms, Nifty EPS to grow at 14.8 pc over FY26-28: Report

95 pc Indian workers confident in skills, only 64 per cent satisfied: Report

India to host envoys of 83 countries at roundtable on seafood exports

Flexi cap funds’ AUM surge 148 pc in India in 4 years

Budget 2026: Reforms to continue with restraint, says report

81 pc Indian employers aware of PM-VBRY offering cash incentives: Report

India Inc shows muted Q3 results due to 1-time factor, better results to follow

Local leadership key to improving infant, maternal health: IIM Lucknow study

Human heart regrows muscle cells after heart attack: Study

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