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NIM stabilisation, asset quality, disciplined growth key for banks in 2026
After a year of margin pressure and muted growth, banks head into 2026 expecting NIM stabilisation, benign asset quality and a gradual revival in credit, aided by rate cuts and foreign inflows
 "NIM stabilisation, asset quality, disciplined growth key for banks in 2026")
Stock images of a market's making: A look at the BSE and Sensex's history
From share certificates to the introduction of computerised trading
 "Stock images of a market's making: A look at the BSE and Sensex's history")
No more fake Little Hearts: Delhi HC asks Amazon to delist copycat products
The copies were being sold online under the name 'Little Hearts' and looked very similar to Britannia's original product
 "No more fake Little Hearts: Delhi HC asks Amazon to delist copycat products")
US intervention will create chaos in entire region: Iran official
Iran warned the US not to interfere in its protests after President Donald Trump's threat; an Iranian official said any US action would lead to 'chaos in entire region' and damage American interests
 "US intervention will create chaos in entire region: Iran official")
'Locked and loaded': Trump warns Iran over killings during protests
President Donald Trump warned Iran against killing peaceful protesters, saying US is 'locked and loaded' as protests over inflation, jobs and a currency crash spread across several cities
 "'Locked and loaded': Trump warns Iran over killings during protests")
Reasonable valuations, earnings revival to aid small-cap funds in 2026
After underperforming in 2025, small-cap funds may see a turnaround as valuations become more reasonable and earnings revive; existing investors should stay invested, while new ones enter gradually
 "Reasonable valuations, earnings revival to aid small-cap funds in 2026")
Team India to play 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is vs Bangladesh in September 2026
India's tour will begin with the ODI series, with matches scheduled for September 1, 3, and 6.
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Why routine gynaecological checkups are essential for women with desk jobs
Prolonged sitting, stress and skipped screenings can impact women's reproductive health. Expert explains how routine check-ups help catch problems early
 "Why routine gynaecological checkups are essential for women with desk jobs")
Can vaccinated pets still carry rabies? What pet parents must know
Vaccinated pets are highly protected against rabies, but no vaccine is perfect. Expert explains when risks are rare and why boosters still matter
 "Can vaccinated pets still carry rabies? What pet parents must know")
Luxury travel meets HNI wealth strategy: The Villa economy in India decoded
The End of the Hotel Room: Inside India's Private Villa Luxury Boom
 "Luxury travel meets HNI wealth strategy: The Villa economy in India decoded")
TCL unveils Note A1 NXTPAPER tablet with paper-like display and AI tools
The TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER features a 120Hz NXTPAPER display, stylus support and AI-powered note-taking, positioning it as a colour alternative to e-ink tablets like Kindle Scribe and reMarkable
 "TCL unveils Note A1 NXTPAPER tablet with paper-like display and AI tools")
These common medicines may trigger vitamin B12 deficiency, neurologist warns
Widely used diabetes and acidity medicines may reduce vitamin B12 levels, raising the risk of nerve damage if deficiency goes undetected, doctors caution
 "These common medicines may trigger vitamin B12 deficiency, neurologist warns")
Auto sales review: Analysts optimistic on sector amid strong Dec growth
TVS Motor, Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Ashok Leyland are some of the top picks of brokerages
 "Auto sales review: Analysts optimistic on sector amid strong Dec growth")
Top 10 free agents who can switch clubs during the January Transfer window?
Although there may be little immediate action this month, recruitment teams are laying the groundwork for future moves to be done next summer.
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Why US and China are contesting for influence in Latin America now
Beijing has signalled it intends to deepen engagement with Latin America, issuing its first official policy paper on the region in nearly a decade as Washington moves to reassert influence
 "Why US and China are contesting for influence in Latin America now")
Stock Market Close: Sensex rises 573 pts; Nifty at 26,329; bank, auto, metal shares rally
Sensex Today | Stock Market Close on Friday, January 02, 2026: In broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and the Nifty Midcap 100 closed 1.01 per cent and 0.72 per cent higher, respectively
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex rises 573 pts; Nifty at 26,329; bank, auto, metal shares rally")
Land acquisition for townships near UP's religious cities in last stages
Ayodhya, Varanasi & Mathura in top bracket, says Housing Commissioner Balkar Singh
 "Land acquisition for townships near UP's religious cities in last stages")
BSE 500 hits 52-week high; 18 stocks touch all-time highs; full list here
The BSE 500 index hit a 52-week high at 37,771.93 on Friday, and stands 2.6 per cent away from it's all-time high of 38,740.08 touched on September 27, 2024.
 "BSE 500 hits 52-week high; 18 stocks touch all-time highs; full list here")
OPPO Reno 15 series to launch in India on Jan 8: Check specifications
OPPO has confirmed that the Reno 15 series will launch in India on January 8. The Reno 15 Pro models will feature a 200MP main camera, whereas the base model will sport a 50MP main camera
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Cupid shares extends record rally to 15th session; time to book profit?
Cupid share price surged to a record high of ₹524.95, from its 52-week low of ₹55.75, in just nine months
 "Cupid shares extends record rally to 15th session; time to book profit?")