January 13, 2026 9:27 AM

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BSE and NSE to remain closed on Thursday for Maharashtra municipal elections

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain closed on Thursday due to the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections. Trading in equity, derivatives and commodity segments will remain suspended, while contracts expiring on 15th January will be settled a day earlier...

January 13, 2026 9:24 AM

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West Bengal reports two suspected Nipah cases; centre sends response team

The Centre has deployed a National Joint Outbreak Response Team to assist the State for effective containment after two suspected cases of Nipah virus were identified in West Bengal. These suspected cases were identified on Sunday at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory of the Indian Council...

January 13, 2026 9:10 AM

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BMC fully prepared for 2026 civic body elections

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has said it is fully prepared for the civic body elections in 2026. According to an official statement, more than one crore voters are expected to cast their votes in the elections. A total of around 1,700 candidates are in the fray, with women candidates outnu...

January 13, 2026 9:06 AM

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US Virtual Embassy urges citizens to leave Iran amid escalating protests

The US Virtual Embassy in Iran has urged American citizens to leave Iran immediately, warning that protests across the country are escalating and may turn violent. The Embassy said demonstrations may lead to arrests, injuries, road closures, transportation disruptions, and internet shutdowns. The em...

January 13, 2026 8:56 AM

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Centre Notifies National Sports Governance Rules, 2026

Central Government has notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026, under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The Rules provide the framework for the inclusion of Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit, the composition of the General Body and Executive Committee, e...

January 13, 2026 8:42 AM

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US revokes over 100,000 visas to strengthen security, enforce immigration laws

The US Department of State said it has revoked over 100,000 visas as part of efforts to strengthen security and enforce immigration laws. This includes about 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialised visas issued to people who had encounters with US law enforcement for criminal activity. In a social...

January 13, 2026 8:21 AM

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India records 8.82% growth in net direct tax collections till mid-January

India’s net direct tax collections have recorded healthy growth in the current financial year up to mid-January. According to the Income Tax Department, the collection grew 8.82 per cent to over 18.38 lakh crore rupees upto 11th of this month. The increase has been driven by steady corporate tax rec...