January 22, 2026 12:43 PM

EU lawmakers deal blow to Mercosur trade deal by referring it to top court

EU lawmakers voted on Wednesday to challenge the European Union's contentious free trade agreement with South America in the bloc's top court, a move that could delay the deal by two years and potentially derail it. The European Union signed its largest-ever trade pact with Mercosur members Argenti...

January 22, 2026 12:08 PM

What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who has joined so far?

U.S. President Donald Trump has invited dozens of world leaders to join his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts but diplomats say it could harm the work of the United Nations. While some traditional allies of the U.S. have responded cautiously, and in a few cases have reje...

January 22, 2026 11:15 AM

Energy and chips anchor India’s five-layer AI mission: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday outlined the five-layer structure that underpins India’s artificial intelligence mission, saying global industry leaders are taking note of the country’s methodical approach. Speaking during an ongoing global summit, Vaishnaw said India is building A...

January 22, 2026 10:40 AM

Markets open higher on global relief rally, trade deal hopes

Domestic equity benchmarks opened higher on Thursday as investor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump rolled back tariff threats against European nations, citing a framework agreement on the Greenland issue. Positive global cues, along with optimism surrounding a potential India–US ...

January 22, 2026 11:15 AM

Maharashtra to build India’s first innovation city near Mumbai: CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra is set to build its first ‘Innovation City’ near Mumbai, aimed at attracting global investors and innovation ecosystems, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Fadnavis said the pro...

January 22, 2026 10:06 AM

Taylor Swift named to Songwriters Hall of Fame, second-youngest ever

Taylor Swift, 36, will become the second-youngest songwriter ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of Stevie Wonder, who was 33 when he was inducted in 1983, the organization announced on Wednesday. The honor places the pop superstar, winner of 14 Grammys, among the mo...

January 21, 2026 4:52 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower for third straight session amid geopolitical tensions

Indian equity benchmark indices closed lower on Wednesday, extending losses for the third consecutive session as rising geopolitical tensions kept investor sentiment cautious. The BSE Sensex settled at 81,909.63, down 270.84 points or 0.33 per cent, while the Nifty 50 ended 75 points or 0.3 per cen...

January 21, 2026 11:06 PM

AI for governance, growth and inclusion: India-AI Impact Summit 2026 announced

India will host the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the first global Artificial Intelligence summit to be hosted in the Global South. The summit will bring together global leaders, policymakers, industry representatives, researchers, and inno...

January 21, 2026 3:13 PM

“Mother of all deals”: EU says historic India trade pact within reach

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said the European Union is close to finalising a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, describing it as what some have called the “mother of all deals”. Addressing the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, von der Leyen underlined Eu...