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India, Namibia agree to deepen cooperation in defence, critical minerals
During the consultations, both sides reviewed the full spectrum of India-Namibia relations, covering trade, investment, health and pharmaceuticals, education, capacity building
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Top stocks to buy today, Jan 21: Hindustan Zinc, Dalmia Bharat, and more
Kunal Kamble, senior technical research analyst at Bonanza, has recommended buying shares of Hindustan Zinc, Dalmia Bharat, and Gujarat Pipavav Port
 "Top stocks to buy today, Jan 21: Hindustan Zinc, Dalmia Bharat, and more")
India 'deeply engaged' with major economies on all fronts: Ashwini Vaishnaw
On being asked if India will be having a meeting with the US delegation, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "The format of Davos is a format where we generally do panels and bilaterals
 "India 'deeply engaged' with major economies on all fronts: Ashwini Vaishnaw")
Stocks to watch, Jan 21: Dr Reddys, Eternal, Persistent Sys, United Spirits
Stocks to watch today, Wednesday, January 21, 2026: Cyient DLM, Shoppers Stop, HDFC Bank, Tata Steel, and Vikram Solar are among other key stocks to track today.
 "Stocks to watch, Jan 21: Dr Reddys, Eternal, Persistent Sys, United Spirits")
US forces seize seventh sanctioned oil tanker linked to Venezuela
The tanker was sanctioned by the US Treasury Department under an executive order related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022
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Millions of workers have been cut from federal payroll, says Trump
The president was appearing at Tuesday's White House press briefing to mark the first anniversary of the start of his second term
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'I wish we didn't need Board of Peace': Trump slams UN incompetency
When asked whether he wants the Board of Peace to replace the United Nations, Trump said they "haven't been very helpful," but believed in the organisation's potential
 "'I wish we didn't need Board of Peace': Trump slams UN incompetency")
Nifty price prediction: Break below 25,113 could open further downside
According to Vinay Rajani, senior technical and derivative analyst at HDFC Securities, With bearish trends confirmed across all timeframes, a break 200DMA levels could trigger further selling
 "Nifty price prediction: Break below 25,113 could open further downside")
Best of BS Opinion: Accountability gaps at home and uncertainty abroad
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
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Swachh Bharat's next test is making safety and public health central
India's Swachh Bharat Mission has transformed urban cleanliness, but gaps in water safety and public health show why sanitation rankings must evolve from visible cleanliness to urban resilience
 "Swachh Bharat's next test is making safety and public health central")
China's two-track currency strategy against sanctions has lessons for India
China is shifting from dollar rivalry to creating a parallel, sanction-proof financial system through RMB trade settlement, digital currencies and deeper integration with global capital markets
 "China's two-track currency strategy against sanctions has lessons for India")
Shifting global dynamics: Europe seeks new partners, India must act
Speaking at the WEF on Tuesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen laid out a European response that focused on building 'a new form of independence' from the US
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Suboptimal response: DGCA must ensure Indigo-type chaos is not repeated
According to the DGCA, overoptimising operations, inadequate regulatory preparedness, and deficiencies in system-software support were among the primary reasons for the disruption
 "Suboptimal response: DGCA must ensure Indigo-type chaos is not repeated")
Budget 2026-27: Key challenges for retailers and consumer packaged goods
Retailers and CPG firms face weak consumption, rising compliance and real estate costs, GST working capital issues, and low innovation, seek FTAs, labour reforms, tourism push, Census, ONDC revival
 "Budget 2026-27: Key challenges for retailers and consumer packaged goods")
Centre likely to amend Sarfaesi Act for control over Central Registry
The Centre is considering amendments to the SARFAESI Act to clarify oversight of CERSAI, empower RBI, remove legal ambiguities, and improve credit enforcement and ease of doing business
 "Centre likely to amend Sarfaesi Act for control over Central Registry")
Apple Pay likely to enter India market this year, launch seen by end-2026
With this service, customers can save their credit and debit cards to the Apple Wallet
 "Apple Pay likely to enter India market this year, launch seen by end-2026")
AU Small Finance Bank Q3FY26 results: Net profit up 26% at ₹668 crore
Dy CEO Tibrewal steps down from board, will continue in current role
 "AU Small Finance Bank Q3FY26 results: Net profit up 26% at ₹668 crore")
Budget 2026-27: Insurance industry bats for income tax relief for premiums
Insurers also seek an increase in threshold for taxing maturity proceeds of high-value policies
 "Budget 2026-27: Insurance industry bats for income tax relief for premiums")
Offer for sale-heavy market listings unlock fresh money for luxury realty
Founders, Esop holders emerge as a younger cohort of high-end buyers
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Indian hospitality and travel sector sees surge in institutional capital
Institutional investors are increasing exposure to India's travel and hospitality sector, with deals like Warburg Pincus-Lemon Tree signalling confidence in asset-light growth and tourism demand
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