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PL Capital initiates coverage on JK Cement, JK Lakshmi, JSW Cement; details

The brokerage has an 'Accumulate' rating on JK Cement for a target of ₹6,173 per share; 'Buy' rating on both JK Lakshmi and JSW Cement with a target of ₹891 and ₹143, respectively

BMC polls: Several candidates' nomination forms rejected after scrutiny

Officials said delays in finalising candidatures, last-minute documentation, non-submission of caste validity certificates and incomplete details were among the reasons behind the rejections

Cummins, Hazlewood included in Australia's preliminary T20 World Cup squad

Mitchell Owen and Ben Dwarshuis have missed out on a place in the preliminary squad for the T20 World Cup.

Arpora sarpanch disqualified, panchayat secy sacked over Goa nightclub fire

In two different orders, Director of Panchayat, Mahadev Araundekar, disqualified the sarpanch of Arpora-Nagoa, Roshan Redkar, and dismissed the then panchayat secretary Raghuvir Bagkar from service

Wanted Naxalite Dayanand Malakar killed in encounter with forces in Bihar

Malakar was rushed to the nearest government hospital, where he was declared dead

Crude oil outlook for 2026 remains range-bound amid persistent supply glut

Despite multiple flashpoints during the year, oil prices struggled to sustain rallies, highlighting the market's growing sensitivity to excess supply

PM Modi extends greetings to nation on New Year, calls for harmony in 2026

The Prime Minister also prayed for peace and happiness in society, extending his best wishes for harmony and well-being as the country enters the new year

Sovereign wealth funds push into tech as assets swell to $15 trillion

Middle East continues to be a hotspot for sovereign wealth fund riches. The main seven Gulf wealth funds accounted for 43 per cent of all capital invested by state owned investors globally at $126 bn

Stocks to Watch today: Jindal Poly, RBL Bank, Vodafone, Adani Enterprises

Stocks to watch today, January 1, 2026: Market participants will keep an eye on Jindal Poly, Adani Enterprises, RBL Bank and Vodafone Idea's shares in Thursday's session

DGCA questions Air India for operating Dreamliner despite technical snags

In a show-cause notice issued this week, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has flagged snags pertaining to Dreamliner VT-ANI

Jio, Flipkart, PhonePe, SBI MF, Oyo among big-ticket IPOs to watch in 2026

Top IPOs in 2026: According to analysts, a few key IPOs for 2026 include Reliance Jio, Zepto, Flipkart, PhonePe, and Oyo

Crypto in 2026: Analysts predict stability and growth amid regulatory shift

With clearer regulations and growing institutional involvement, analysts believe, the crypto landscape is poised for transformation in the year ahead.

Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,34,880, silver price falls ₹100 to ₹2,38,900

The price of 22-carat gold declined by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,23,640

Taiwan's President Lai pledges robust defence after China military drills

Since Lai took office in May 2024, China has escalated pressure on archipelago of 23 million people it regards as its territory

US sanctions 4 Venezuelan oil firms, 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown

The latest sanctions from the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control target ships called Nord Star, Lunar Tide, Rosalind and Della, and their registered ownership companies

Trump admin terminates lease for Washington's 3 public golf courses

Officials for the National Links Trust said in a statement that they were devastated by the decision to terminate the lease and defended their management of the courses

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as mayor on a Quran, a first in NYC history

Most of Mamdani's predecessors were sworn in on a Bible, although the oath to uphold the federal, state and city constitutions does not require the use of any religious text

Department of Justice is reviewing over 5.2 mn documents related to Epstein

The Justice Department has more than 400 attorneys assigned to the review, but does not expect to release more documents until Jan 20 or 21

Vijay Kedia on the biggest investment mistake of 2025 and lessons for 2026

As we move into 2026, markets are likely to become far more selective. The phase when almost every stock rose together is over

Weather today: Rain, snowfall likely across north India on New Year Day

Rain and snowfall are forecast across north India on January 1, while dense fog and cold wave conditions persist, disrupting visibility, temperatures and flight operations, especially in Delhi