Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved setting up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of nearly 50 lakh central government employees and allowances of 65 lakh pensioners. Watch this report for more details!

8th Pay Commission: Modi cabinet clears 8th pay commission ahead of Budget 2025

Severe fog conditions have disrupted air travel across the Delhi NCR region. Over 100 flights have been delayed and 10 cancelled. The dense fog reduced visibility to zero in several areas, severely affecting operations.

IMD issues orange alert for Delhi, warns of dense to very dense fog

Startups are in the spotlight as the Union Budget 2025 draws closer. From Ease of Doing Business to focus on advanced tech, here's what Indian startups expect from the Modi 3.0 administration. Take a look...

India Budget 2025: Startups pin high hopes on Union Budget 2025

Round-up of top and latest news from the world of technology:

- Google Tests AI To Minimise Chrome Pop-Ups: Report 
- German Start-up offers Cryonics For $200K
- India's internet users to exceed 900 million in 2025, led by Indic content

India's internet users to exceed 900 million in 2025, led by Indic content

Indian Union Cabinet approved the establishment of a third launch pad on Thursday at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. Watch this report for more details!

Indian Cabinet approves a third launchpad at ISRO's Sriharikota

Indian Union Cabinet Approves third launchpad for ISRO at Sriharikota

During the morning hours of Thursday, January 16, the Indian space agency succeeded in mechanically attaching (docking) two satellites flying at velocities over 28,000kmph, almost 470kms above Earth. India became the fourth nation - and the fifth space agency when we factor in European Space Agency - to achieve such space docking.

ISRO's SpaDeX mission: India fifth in elite list to perform space docking

The outgoing US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has expressed confidence on growing India US ties, & that American side is committed to GE deal. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibbal, on extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman involved in 26/11 terror attack, Garcetti said, "we will see justice serviced". He spoke on India importing Russian energy, Bangladesh, his legacy. On his legacy he said,'I have been working hard to the very end' pointing, visa wait time has reduced. Watch in for more insights!

US ambassador Eric Garcetti speaks to WION | Exclusive Interview

Hindenburg Research, the firm known for its high-profile report on Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, announced its closure on Thursday. The company gained global attention after its 2023 investigations into the Adani Group led to a $150 billion selloff in the conglomerate’s shares. The impact of Hindenburg’s report wiped billions off Adani’s wealth, leading to a wave of financial scrutiny, though Adani and his companies have consistently denied the allegations.

Hindenburg Research, Which Accused Gautam Adani Of Fraud, Shuts Down

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is out of danger and doctors at Lilavati Hospital kept a close monitor on his health after he was stabbed six times by a burglar. Watch in for more details!

Saif Ali Khan Attacked: Actor Sustains 'Injury' In Spine, 'Part Of Knife Was Inside Body'

The India Meteorological Department, in its latest weather forecast, predicted a wet spell over northwest and adjoining central India on January 16, due to the influence of a western disturbance. The IMD has also indicated that cold day conditions are very likely in isolated pockets of Himachal Pradesh on January 16, with temperatures dropping significantly. Watch in for more details!

India weather forecast: IMD issues rainfall alert for various states

The United States on Wednesday removed three major Indian organisations from its restricted list as part of its efforts to enhance civil nuclear cooperation between India’s top nuclear institutions and American companies.

Us Removes 3 Indian Entities From Trade Blacklist, 11 Chinese Firms Added

India’s aspiration to be a global research and development hub is at odds with its current investment in innovation. Today, we take a closer look at the funding crisis and what it means for India’s economic and technological growth.

Can India grow smarter with the 2025 budget?

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, one of the world's largest religious gatherings, commenced on January 13, 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and will continue until February 26, 2025. Watch in for more details!

Maha Kumbh 2025: Devotees Flock To Triveni Sangam On Day 3 Of World's Biggest Religious Gathering

The Indian Navy has boosted its capabilities by commissioning three advanced naval vessels: INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vagsheer, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. These state-of-the-art ships enhance India’s defence capabilities and mark a significant milestone for the Navy.

India commissions new 'hunter-killer' vessel, ai-enabled warship, stealth frigate | Gravitas

Moscow has called for adding India to the Quad grouping on Afghanistan which currently has China, Pakistan, Iran and Russia. Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday (Jan 14) at a briefing: "It is more important to strengthen trust within the SCO [Shanghai Cooperation Organisation], within the format that is currently working on Afghanistan (Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran). We are confident that the inclusion of India would be the right step."

Russia calls for expansion of 'Afghan quad' | Gravitas

India’s demographic advantage will shrink by 2050, warns McKinsey. The report highlights a growing aging population and declining fertility. Watch this report for more details!

India has 33 years before it gets 'too old': Mckinsey report

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday filed his nomination from the New Delhi constituency for the upcoming assembly elections. Watch this report for more details!

Delhi Polls: Arvind Kejriwal files nomination from New Delhi constituency

Rising costs, stubborn inflation, and soaring taxes—India's middle class is feeling the pinch like never before. As Budget 2025 looms, the nation’s backbone demands an overhaul to ease their financial burdens. Here's our comprehensive report on their wishlist. Watch in for more details!

India Budget 2025: Middle class pins hopes on budget 2025

The Indian Army marked its 77th Army Day on Wednesday in Pune. Robotic dogs took centre stage at the event.

India: Pune hosts 77th army day parade; robotic dogs take centre stage

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov calls for 'Afghan quad expansion'

Sergei Lavrov bats for India's inclusion in the Afghanistan Quad

India news: "AAP will form the government with full majority," he told reporters."I want to request the people of Delhi to vote based on work and not abuses," he said.

Assembly elections: Arvind Kejriwal files nomination from New Delhi constituency

Indian and Chinese stocks recovered on Tuesday after a deep hit in the prior session. Despite the latest recovery, the equity rout in both markets is seen worsening as growth cools.

Indian & Chinese stocks' recovery short-lived?

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