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Republic Day: Multi-tier security grid in place across Jammu and Kashmir

Ahead of Republic Day, authorities have enforced a multi-layered security arrangement across J&K, deploying additional police and paramilitary forces, drones, and CCTV surveillance. Border areas and sensitive locations are under heightened watch, while senior officers have reviewed preparedness to ensure smooth and secure celebrations across the UT. Jan 25, 2026
Increase in standard deduction, ease of doing biz among top budget expectations

Union Budget, Fed meeting and earnings likely to drive stock market next week

The Union Budget, to be presented on February 1, will be closely watched for tax changes, spending plans, and growth-boosting measures that could set the market's near-term direction. Globally, the US Fed's policy meeting is expected to keep rates unchanged, but guidance on future rate moves could influence sentiment. Jan 25, 2026
RBI may cut rates further if India-US trade deal is delayed: Goldman Sachs

RBI may cut rates further if India-US trade deal is delayed: Goldman Sachs

The brokerage noted that recovery in mass consumption—especially in rural areas and lower-income urban households—is still at an early stage, supported by a good crop cycle, state welfare transfers, and GST cuts. However, consumption trends are uneven, with affluent and middle-income groups showing signs of slowing due to job concerns and AI-related disruptions. Jan 25, 2026
Canadian PM calls for 'buy Canadian' in response to Trump's new tariff threat

Canadian PM calls for 'buy Canadian' in response to Trump's new tariff threat

Carney stressed focusing on what Canada can control to counter economic threats, without naming the US directly. Trump warned Canada against acting as a transit hub for Chinese goods, saying such a move would trigger steep tariffs. Canada's trade minister Dominic LeBlanc rejected the claim, clarifying that Ottawa is not pursuing a free trade deal with China and has only addressed specific tariff-related issues. Jan 25, 2026
Lawsuit claims Meta can access WhatsApp chats; company calls it 'frivolous'

Lawsuit claims Meta can access WhatsApp chats; company calls it 'frivolous'

A lawsuit filed in a US court has accused Meta and WhatsApp of misleading users by claiming their chats are private, alleging the companies store, analyse, and can access users' communications. The plaintiffs—hailing from countries including India, Brazil, Australia, Mexico, and South Africa—are seeking class-action status and claim WhatsApp's privacy assurances are false Jan 25, 2026