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Nomura initiates coverage on ITC Hotels with 'Buy,' sees 20% upside
The brokerage expects robust margin improvement, strong cash generation and healthy growth in the company's managed hotels pipeline to drive earnings over the medium term.
 "Nomura initiates coverage on ITC Hotels with 'Buy,' sees 20% upside")
Bank of Maharashtra shares gain 4%, hit over 1-year high on strong Q3 show
Bank of Maharashtra reported that its net interest income (NII) rose 16.27 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹3,422 crore in the third quarter (Q3FY26)
 "Bank of Maharashtra shares gain 4%, hit over 1-year high on strong Q3 show")
Trump makes obscene gesture at Ford plant heckler; White House defends him
During a visit to Ford's Detroit plant, Donald Trump made an obscene gesture and mouthed an expletive at a heckler; the White House called his response 'appropriate'
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Popular weight-loss drugs shouldn't carry suicide warnings, FDA says
Labeling for other drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists approved to treat diabetes carried no such warnings, the agency noted
 "Popular weight-loss drugs shouldn't carry suicide warnings, FDA says")
Amazon may auto-upgrade Prime users to Alexa+ as it expands beyond speakers
Amazon is rolling out Alexa+ more widely, adding browser access, deeper Fire TV integration and auto-upgrades for some Prime users
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'Unacceptable': Russia strongly criticises US threats to strike Iran
The statement noted that the protests in Iran had been triggered by social and economic problems resulting from Western sanctions
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Axis Bank surges 4%, stock nears record high; brokerages see more upside
Axis Bank share price hit a 52-week high at ₹1,308.40 and was trading close to its record high of ₹1,339.55 touched on July 12, 2024 on the BSE.
 "Axis Bank surges 4%, stock nears record high; brokerages see more upside")
Wipro Q3 preview: Revenue may rise 3% QoQ on Phoenix ramp-up, Harman deal
Wipro Q3 results preview: Analysts and investors will keep an eye on management's guidance on the outlook of European business, the Phoenix deal ramp-up, Harman acquisitions, and new deal wins
 "Wipro Q3 preview: Revenue may rise 3% QoQ on Phoenix ramp-up, Harman deal")
Crane falls on moving train in Thailand; at least 19 killed, 80 injured
The crane was part of work on an elevated high-speed rail project and fell onto the train that was travelling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province
 "Crane falls on moving train in Thailand; at least 19 killed, 80 injured")
Pixel 10a launch likely in February with specs close to Google Pixel 9a
Google Pixel 10a is reportedly set to launch in February, with expectations of a Tensor G4 chip, a 5,100mAh battery and largely unchanged specifications from the Pixel 9a
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Nomura initiates Buy on Indian Hotels; cites ADR growth, asset-light model
Nomura has set a target price of ₹830 for the Indian Hotels stock, based on a valuation of 26 times its estimated FY28 EV/Ebitda
 "Nomura initiates Buy on Indian Hotels; cites ADR growth, asset-light model")
Crypto market soars: BTC hits $96k, Ethereum tops $3,300, altcoins follow
The rally, analysts said, appears driven by spot accumulation and improving risk appetite, with on-chain data showing liquidations of short positions as Bitcoin moved above key resistance levels
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India wholesale inflation rises to 0.83% in Dec 2025 against -0.32% in Nov
December 2025 WPI-based inflation: Positive rate is due to an increase in prices of other manufacturing, minerals, and the manufacturing of machinery and equipment
 "India wholesale inflation rises to 0.83% in Dec 2025 against -0.32% in Nov")
Apple releases iOS 26.3 public beta 2: Check what's new, how to update
Reportedly, iOS 26.3 public beta 2 adds backend changes hinting at encrypted RCS messages, while retaining features like iPhone-to-Android transfer tools and notification forwarding
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India faces second highest economic burden due to diabetes: Study
Factoring in informal care amounts to up to $ 152 trillion, or 1.7 per cent of the world's yearly GDP, the study estimates
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World Bank boosts outlook as global economy shows 'notable' resilience
Real gross domestic product is now projected to rise by 2.6 per cent in 2026, up from a June forecast of 2.4 per cent, the Washington-based lender said in a report Tuesday
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Delhi air quality stays 'very poor' amid cold wave and persistent fog
Unfavourable winter conditions and weak winds prevented dispersion of pollutants, keeping Delhi's air quality in the 'very poor' category
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₹15 cr for Couture Living: ELIE SAAB enters Delhi NCR's realty mkt with M3M
From Runway to Real Estate: ELIE SAAB's ₹15-Crore Homes Hit NCR
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BofA Sec starts coverage on Meesho with Neutral; near-term upside priced in
BofA expects Meesho to deliver a 26% Net Merchandise Value (NMV) CAGR over FY26-29, driven by 15% CAGR in new user additions and a 13% CAGR increase in order frequency.
 "BofA Sec starts coverage on Meesho with Neutral; near-term upside priced in")
Vivo X200T coming soon: Zeiss imaging, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ expected
Vivo will launch the X200T smartphone in India soon, featuring Zeiss cameras, a circular rear design, OriginOS 6 and flagship-grade specifications positioned between the X200 and X200 FE
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