Indian rupee strengthens against US dollar

Climbdown in Greenland tensions to boost market sentiments, help rupee recover

Easing geopolitical tensions linked to Greenland are expected to improve market sentiment and reduce pressure on the rupee, though volatility may persist in the near term. The rupee recovered 15 paise from record lows to trade at 91.50 against the US dollar, supported by a decline in global risk aversion. Jan 22, 2026
Trump calls US world's hottest economy, slams NATO and pushes Greenland talks: top quotes by US president in Davos

Greenland and the return of unconstrained power

The Greenland crisis is not an episode to be managed and forgotten. It is an inflection point. If coercive leverage over allies succeeds, the precedent will ripple far beyond the Arctic. If it fails, the cost will be borne in fractured trust and diminished legitimacy. Jan 22, 2026
Winter Games

Haryana wins big at Khelo India Winter Games; bags two golds in figure skating

Haryana dominated the second day of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Leh, clinching two gold medals in figure skating as the sport made its debut at the event. Ladakh thrilled home crowds by defeating ITBP 3–1 in an action-packed ice hockey encounter, while Haryana moved to the top of the medal standings. Jan 22, 2026
'Purvodaya' vision accelerating development in Northeast, says PM Modi

'Purvodaya' vision accelerating development in Northeast, says PM Modi

PM Modi praised the 2024 Peace Accord with NLFT and ATTF, noting the state's commitment to environmental initiatives, natural farming, and economic reforms. He reiterated the goal of transforming Tripura in line with its historical vision and continued development efforts. Jan 21, 2026
Deepinder Goyal to step down as Eternal CEO; Blinkit's Albinder Dhindsa named successor

Deepinder Goyal to step down as Eternal CEO; Blinkit's Albinder Dhindsa named successor

Deepinder Goyal, founder of Eternal Ltd (formerly Zomato Ltd), will step down as Group CEO, with Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa taking over day-to-day leadership of the company's food delivery and quick-commerce operations. Goyal will remain on the board as Vice Chairman, pending shareholder approval, according to a shareholder letter dated 21 January. Jan 21, 2026
Two J&K Police officers killed in Srinagar road accident

7-year-old on way to school crushed to death under Army vehicle in Telangana

A seven-year-old Class I student of an Army School was killed after the scooty he was riding with his mother skidded and fell under an Army vehicle near Trimulgherry in Secunderabad, Telangana. The child died on the spot, while the mother sustained critical injuries. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. Jan 21, 2026
Additionally, seven drug samples were found to be spurious, manufactured by unauthorised firms using other companies' brand names, and are under investigation. The CDSCO said such actions are part of routine surveillance to ensure unsafe or substandard m

CDSCO labs flag 167 drug samples as 'not of standard quality' in December

Additionally, seven drug samples were found to be spurious, manufactured by unauthorised firms using other companies' brand names, and are under investigation. The CDSCO said such actions are part of routine surveillance to ensure unsafe or substandard medicines are removed from the market. Jan 21, 2026