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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
 "DGCA questions Air India for operating Dreamliner despite technical snags")
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
 "Jio, Flipkart, PhonePe, SBI MF, Oyo among big-ticket IPOs to watch in 2026")
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.
 "Crypto in 2026: Analysts predict stability and growth amid regulatory shift")
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
 "Gold price dips ₹10 to ₹1,34,880, silver price falls ₹100 to ₹2,38,900")
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
 "Taiwan's President Lai pledges robust defence after China military drills")
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
 "US sanctions 4 Venezuelan oil firms, 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown")
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
 "Trump admin terminates lease for Washington's 3 public golf 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
 "Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as mayor on a Quran, a first in NYC history")
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
 "Department of Justice is reviewing over 5.2 mn documents related to Epstein")
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
 "Vijay Kedia on the biggest investment mistake of 2025 and lessons for 2026")
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
 "Weather today: Rain, snowfall likely across north India on New Year Day")
Khaleda Zia's vision to guide India-Bangladesh ties: Jaishankar to Rahman
The three-time Bangladesh prime minister and BNP matriarch died on Tuesday following a prolonged illness
 "Khaleda Zia's vision to guide India-Bangladesh ties: Jaishankar to Rahman")
Stocks to buy today, Jan 1: BPCL, Tata Consumer among analyst top picks
From a technical standpoint, the Nifty has once again approached the upper end of its prevailing consolidation range near 26,200
 "Stocks to buy today, Jan 1: BPCL, Tata Consumer among analyst top picks")
US military strikes 3 suspected drug-smuggling boats, killing three at sea
The military said three people were killed when the first boat was struck, while people in the other two boats jumped overboard and distanced themselves from the vessels before they were attacked
 "US military strikes 3 suspected drug-smuggling boats, killing three at sea")
Mahindra bets on AI and skills to drive its 'Tech-First' transformation
Chairman Anand Mahindra says artificial intelligence, skills and education reforms will reshape work, talent flows and growth, as the Group sharpens its technology-focused strategy
 "Mahindra bets on AI and skills to drive its 'Tech-First' transformation")
CBAM may force steel, aluminium exporters to cut prices by 15-22%: GTRI
EU's carbon border levy enters its payment phase from January 1, 2026, with Indian steel and aluminium exporters facing price pressure and tougher emissions data compliance
 "CBAM may force steel, aluminium exporters to cut prices by 15-22%: GTRI")
Consumers drive quick commerce, food delivery sales on New Year's Eve
Quick commerce and food delivery platforms saw an uptick in New Year's Eve demand, with grapes searches surging on Instamart and purchases spiking on Zepto
 "Consumers drive quick commerce, food delivery sales on New Year's Eve")
Best of BS Opinion: Conflict, course corrections and open questions
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Conflict, course corrections and open questions")
Sammaan Capital board clears scheme to absorb Samman Finserv's NBFC
Board-approved restructuring will transfer Samman Finserv's NBFC business to Sammaan Capital and surrender the licence, aiming to consolidate lending and meet single-NBFC norms
 "Sammaan Capital board clears scheme to absorb Samman Finserv's NBFC")
Climate analysts weigh whether 2026 will turn out to be an El Nino year
With early models hinting at an evolving El Nino around India's monsoon onset, forecasters warn that 2026 rainfall may hinge on how the climate crosses the spring uncertainty barrier
 "Climate analysts weigh whether 2026 will turn out to be an El Nino year")