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Delhi air quality remains 'severe' as IMD issues alert for fog, cold wave
Delhi's air quality remained in the severe category on Monday, with several areas recording AQI above 400 as fog and cold wave continue to blanket the capital
 "Delhi air quality remains 'severe' as IMD issues alert for fog, cold wave")
ICICI Sec upgrades HUL to 'Buy' on GST-led volume, premium growth outlook
ICICI Securities identified four key growth levers for HUL. First, demand for large-pack units in personal care categories has shown strong responsiveness to lower prices following GST cuts.
 "ICICI Sec upgrades HUL to 'Buy' on GST-led volume, premium growth outlook")
Chinese envoy Yao Wen meets Bangladesh NSA Khalilur Rahman in Dhaka
Discussions included the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project and the proposed Bangladesh-China Friendship Hospital
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'Unconstitutional': Minneapolis mayor on troop deployment for ICE crackdown
It's ridiculous, but we will not be intimidated by the actions of this federal government, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said on Sunday
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Syrian govt announces ceasefire with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces
The announcement comes as tensions between government forces and the SDF boiled over earlier this month, eventually resulting in a major push by government forces toward the east
 "Syrian govt announces ceasefire with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces")
Billionaires 4,000 times more likely to hold political office: Oxfam
It cited a 'World Values Survey' of 66 countries that found that almost half of all people polled say that the rich often buy elections in their country
 "Billionaires 4,000 times more likely to hold political office: Oxfam")
Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,43,770, silver falls ₹100, trades at ₹2,94,900
The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,31,790
 "Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,43,770, silver falls ₹100, trades at ₹2,94,900")
Subscribed to Amagi Media IPO? Here's how to check allotment status online
Once Amagi Media Lab IPO allotment is finalised, investors who applied for the issue can check their status on the official websites of BSE, NSE, or MUFG Intime India, the registrar for the issue
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Mercury rises in Delhi, north India; IMD forecasts rain, snow this week
Despite a slight rise in temperatures, a cold wave continues across Delhi and parts of north India, while fresh western disturbances are set to bring rain to the plains and snowfall in the hills
 "Mercury rises in Delhi, north India; IMD forecasts rain, snow this week")
18 dead, thousands flee as wildfires destroy several homes across Chile
Local officials reported that for hours on Sunday, destruction was everywhere and help from the federal government was nowhere
 "18 dead, thousands flee as wildfires destroy several homes across Chile")
Violence in Guatemala kills 7 police officers after inmates take over jails
Armed gangs killed seven national police officers in assaults across Guatemala City, Interior Minister Marco Antonio Villeda said
 "Violence in Guatemala kills 7 police officers after inmates take over jails")
Stocks to watch, Jan 19: RIL, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bk, BHEL, Bharat Coking Coal
Stocks to watch on Monday, January 19: At around 7:10 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were down 180 points at 25,571.50, signaling a gap-down start for the bourses.
 "Stocks to watch, Jan 19: RIL, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bk, BHEL, Bharat Coking Coal")
Oxfam cites India's quota system as model for empowering ordinary people
Making a case for building 'the power of the many', Oxfam said people gain political strength when institutions and social conditions boost their ability to influence decisions despite inequality
 "Oxfam cites India's quota system as model for empowering ordinary people")
Iran protests: US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths
Iranian officials have not given a clear death toll, although on Saturday, the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the protests had left several thousand dead and blamed US for it
 "Iran protests: US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths")
US army puts 1,500 troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota
The move comes just days after Trump threatened to do just that to quell protests against his administration's immigration crackdown
 "US army puts 1,500 troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota")
Budget 2026: What stock markets expect from FY27 Union Budget
Budget 2026 stock market expectations: Analysts see focus on fiscal discipline, capex push, defence, and infrastructure amid limited reform surprises
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Stocks to buy today: IDBI Bank, Inox Green; check target, stop-loss
Stocks to buy today: Osho Krishan, chief manager - technical & derivatives research, Angel One, has recommended buying shares of IDBI Bank, and Inox Green Energy Services today
 "Stocks to buy today: IDBI Bank, Inox Green; check target, stop-loss")
Looking to buy? These 3 stocks deserve a spot in your portfolio; know why
Aakash Shah, technical research analyst at Choice Equity Broking, is bullish on the shares of Indigo Paints, Paytm, and Navin Fluorine
 "Looking to buy? These 3 stocks deserve a spot in your portfolio; know why")
India's electronics exports cross $47 billion in 2025 on iPhone push
The next leg to $55 billion is tied to policy clarity and tariff risks
 "India's electronics exports cross $47 billion in 2025 on iPhone push")
Best of BS Opinion: Reading the signals in tax, trade, and forgotten crops
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Reading the signals in tax, trade, and forgotten crops")