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Sensex at 100,000?: Why Chris Wood believes 2026 could be a turning point for Indian markets

Global equity strategist Christopher Wood lays out a cautious but hopeful roadmap for Indian markets in 2026.

Bangladesh unrest deepens: US dials Yunus; Dhaka suspends visa services in India | India-Bangladesh

Unrest in Bangladesh has now spilled into diplomacy. Visa services have been suspended across missions, and the United States has stepped in with a direct call to interim leader Muhammad Yunus.

Staying relevant to GenZ | From Panasonic’s Sales & Marketing guru

In this session, Sunil Narula, Senior Vice President- Sales & Marketing, PEWIN, Panasonic Life Solutions India, talks about how a legacy brand can stay relevant to GenZ, and provides career tips

Management lessons from Odgers India’s leadership advisor

In this session of Guru gyan, Kaushik DasGupta, Managing Partner, India and APAC Lead - Consumer and Media, Odgers India, talks about leadership, and provides career tips to the students.

India Bangladesh tussle over protest outside Dhaka mission in Delhi What’s happening

India has firmly rejected claims from sections of the Bangladeshi media that a protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi posed a security threat.

China launches online visa system in India: What changes for travellers

China has launched an online visa application system for Indian travellers, marking a major shift in how visas are processed. Here’s what’s changed, how the new system works, and why it matters now.

The ‘Lolita’ images | New Epstein estate photos released: What do the images reveal? | Trump

House Democrats have released a fresh set of photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate just days before a key Justice Department deadline. The images show prominent figures, disturbing literary references,

Train travel gets costlier from Dec 26: What the fare hike means for you | Indian Railways | IRCTC

Indian Railways will revise passenger fares from December 26, 2025. The hike is modest but impacts long-distance travellers, especially in non-AC and AC Mail and Express trains.

India–New Zealand seal FTA: What the trade deal means for both nations

India and New Zealand have concluded a free trade agreement after nine months of negotiations. The deal offers zero-duty access for all Indian exports,opens new visa pathways for skilled professionals

Rupee outlook: Why the currency may end 2025 around 90, despite RBI support | Stock market

The Indian rupee has been volatile against the US dollar this year. A new Business Standard poll suggests the currency may settle near 90 per dollar by the end of 2025