January 2026

Datawave Networks, a Cyprus-based independent subsea infrastructure provider, said it has signed a binding investment and financing agreement with affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management to fund and accelerate development of the Singapore–India–Gulf (SING) Cable System, a next-generation subsea fiber optic network spanning the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Under the agreement, Cerberus is

A nonagenarian professor of physics, who retired at the age of 58 from a leading aided college in Chennai in 1985 with a monthly pension of around ₹800, now draws a pension of ₹1.3 lakh. Similarly, an official in the Public Works Department, on reaching the age of superannuation in 1998, received a pension of

The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0 was projected as a technology-driven exercise to clean electoral rolls and include every eligible Indian resident. Instead of inspiring confidence, it has triggered widespread fear and anxiety among voters. The experience has exposed a stark mismatch between the Election Commission’s (EC) digital capacity and its ground-level execution. Despite

Synopsis December quarter results show mid-single digit net profit growth, primarily due to weak IT sector performance. Banking and finance companies, however, posted double-digit profit growth, supporting overall numbers. IT firms faced a profit decline, impacted by delayed client decisions and a shift towards AI projects. ETMarkets.com These companies contributed 50% to the sample’s net

Synopsis Gautam Buddh Nagar schools will operate from 10 AM to 3 PM starting January 19, 2026. This change is due to dense fog and severe cold. Visibility across the National Capital remains poor. Authorities urge citizens to limit outdoor activities and follow health advisories. Air quality measures have also been escalated across Delhi and

Bengaluru: Opposition leaders in the legislative assembly and council, R Ashoka and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, Sunday alleged a Rs 3,000-crore scam in the excise department, citing a recent Lokayukta raid and accused the govt of collecting bribes to renew liquor licences and issue new permits. While addressing reporters, Ashoka released an audio clip purportedly featuring a

Mysuru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah Sunday heavily criticised principal opposition party BJP, saying abusive remarks by former ministers B Sreeramulu and G Janardhana Reddy against Congress functionaries “reflected BJP’s political culture”. BJP functionaries had purportedly made the remarks during a protest in Ballari. Recalling an incident during Lok Sabha elections, Siddaramaiah said he was prevented from