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US tariff shock batters Coimbatore–Tirupur industries; job losses mount

Jan 17, 2026

Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) Once among India’s most vibrant industrial hubs, Coimbatore and Tirupur are facing one of their toughest phases in recent decades as steep tariff hikes imposed by the United States continue to take a heavy toll on jobs and exports. The twin cities, which together provided livelihoods to several lakh workers from Tamil Nadu…

Tech jobs in India to grow 12-15 pc in 2026, add 1.25 lakh new roles

Jan 17, 2026

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The overall tech job market in India, including permanent, temporary and contractual profiles, is expected to see a 12–15 per cent uptick in 2026, adding around 1.25 lakh new roles, a report has said.The report from…

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‘Startup India’ created job givers, nurtured talent in rural areas: Founders

Jan 17, 2026

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Startup India’ vision has been a game changer in transforming the country from a nation of job seekers into a nation of job creators, according to startup founders.Srikanth Iyer,…

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Revamped foreign‑exchange management rules to promote ease of doing biz

Jan 17, 2026

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that the recently issued Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026 will come into force from October 1 — easing compliance for…

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AI to be a defining force in India’s digital transformation journey: Govt official

Jan 17, 2026

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) As India moves from connectivity to an era of intelligence, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be a defining force, according to a senior government official.India is approaching AI with a clear conviction and…

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Three new Amrit Bharat trains to be launched between TN, West Bengal today

Jan 17, 2026

Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) The Indian Railways will launch three new Amrit Bharat train services between Tamil Nadu and West Bengal on Saturday, significantly enhancing affordable long-distance rail connectivity between southern and eastern…

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Sensex, Nifty end week on flat note amid optimism on Q3 earnings, trade deal

Jan 17, 2026

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks closed this week almost unchanged amid optimism towards Q3 earnings and renewed India-US trade discussions, even as caution persisted due to increasing geopolitical tensions.Profit-booking…

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DEA strengthens economic fundamentals, positions India for sustained future growth

Jan 17, 2026

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), through policies across macroeconomics, capital markets, infrastructure, digital finance and investor protection and empowerment, has strengthened economic fundamentals and…

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Kerala delegation to visit Davos to attract global investments

Jan 17, 2026

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 (IANS) Kerala will step onto the global investment stage at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23 with a high-level official delegation led by the State…

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US will seek ‘separate’ semiconductor tariff pacts for countries: Official

Jan 17, 2026

Washington, Jan 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's administration will seek "separate" semiconductor tariff agreements for "separate countries," a U.S. official said, after the United States and Taiwan reached a deal on the chip levies…

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