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Governance deficit
Indore’s water tragedy highlights systemic flaws
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January 05, 2026
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Venezuela accounts for just 1% of our exports: Bajaj Auto
Bajaj Auto on Sunday said its exports to Venezuela accounts for less than 1 per cent of its total overseas shipments.
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January 05, 2026
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Making strong efforts to host 2036 Olympics: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that India is preparing with full strength to host the 2036 Olympic Games, and declared his government was committed to providing “more and more players greater opportunities to compete” by hosting mega sporting events in the country.
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January 05, 2026
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Budget may signal new cooperative ambition
A blueprint is likely on the anvil to spell out how the sector will reach 500 million people and treble its economic contribution, writes Sanjeeb Mukherjee
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January 05, 2026
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A level playing field
Support to Vodafone Idea should not be exclusive
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January 05, 2026
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Billionaires' wealth loses weight vs expanding GDP
After strong gains between 2014 and 2021, India's billionaire promoters are now seeing a decline in their combined wealth as a per cent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
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January 05, 2026
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Urban body polls: A long pause
As politics intensifies in Maharashtra ahead of crucial civic elections, Archis Mohan explains how recurring delays in polls and institutional gaps are hurting urban local governments
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January 05, 2026
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Ideology to identity: West Bengal’s religious outreach turns political
Mamata Banerjee’s push for temples has led to speculation that TMC is adopting soft Hindutva, even as a former party leader doubles down on building a ‘Babri Masjid’. Ishita Ayan Dutt reports
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January 05, 2026
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Investors face more geopolitical whiplash
Global investors are facing a fresh surge in geopolitical risk after the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a move that could unlock the nation’s vast oil reserves and boost risky assets over the longer-term but prompt a flight to safety when trading resumes.
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January 05, 2026
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'Atomwaffen' and the culture of hate
Writing a book of investigative nonfiction is a leap of faith for the writer and publisher.
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January 05, 2026
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Three challenges in the new year
The bond yield, currency and deposit mobilisation — all spillovers from last year
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January 05, 2026
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IT firms' Q3 growth may remain muted
Management commentary on AI-led demand to be watched closely
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January 05, 2026
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Toll mounts in Iran protests; Khamenei says 'will not yield to the enemy'
At least 16 people have been killed during a week of unrest in Iran, rights groups said on Sunday, as protests over soaring inflation spread across the country, sparking violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces.
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January 05, 2026
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Strong start to year but deregulation holds key to competitiveness
The new year has begun with a flurry of trade-related announcements across ministries, offering a snapshot of the government’s economic priorities and its reading of current global and domestic conditions.
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January 05, 2026
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Tech can aid geopolitical risk mapping
The year 2026 begins with a new geopolitical crisis as the conflict in Venezuela could have a cascading impact on energy markets.
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January 05, 2026
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Al in 2026: Buzz to real value
The question is no longer what Al can do, but where will it realistically deliver value
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January 05, 2026
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Payment delays, stricter policy cloud alcobev outlook
India’s liquor industry has long navigated complexity, but three of the country’s leading alcoholic beverage (alcobev) associations now warn of rising turbulence in two key markets — Telangana and Maharashtra.
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January 05, 2026
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India's LNG-powered trucks, fuel retail underperformed in 2025
‘The performance of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in India last year was not encouraging from the environment point of view.
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January 05, 2026
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Fadnavis, Thackerays spar over 'unopposed' Maha civic wins
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday urged the State Election Commission to cancel results in 68 civic wards where ruling Mahayuti nominees were declared winners unopposed, saying uncontested victories effectively rob “GenZ” and first-time voters of their voting right.
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January 05, 2026
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Promises made by builder in brochure must be honoured
Arunima Palace Residents Welfare Association approached the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (National Commission) with a grievance against builder Tarunika Gaur Housing & Constructions for failing to provide the amenities and facilities advertised in its brochure.
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January 05, 2026
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Rupee, bond may face more headwinds
Dollar demand, lingering geopolitical concerns may weigh on currency
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January 05, 2026
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‘Growth-inflation data will determine MPC’s future actions’
While inflationary expectations remain well anchored, the prevailing inflation rate is too low for comfort, Nagesh Kumar, member of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI's) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), tells Manojit Saha in a telephonic interview.
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January 05, 2026
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Somnath Swabhiman Parv: 1,000 years of unbroken faith
Somnath... hearing this word instils a sense of pride in our hearts and minds.
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January 05, 2026
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'Equities poised for comeback in 2026 as growth improves'
Banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) stocks stand out currently with strong fundamentals and attractive valuations, says Ramesh Mantri, chief investment officer, WhiteOak Capital AMC.
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January 05, 2026
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Bhogapuram airport conducts validation flight ahead of launch
A validation flight, a requirement for commercial operations, was conducted at the Bhogapuram airport, near Visakhapatnam, on Saturday, said its operator GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Ltd (GVIAL).
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January 05, 2026
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Avoid F&O trading without strict position sizing, stop-losses
Closing SIPs during downturns hurts rupee-cost averaging, long-term compounding
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January 05, 2026
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From Caracas to NYC: The capture
Satellite image shows destroyed buildings at Fort Tiuna base in Caracas on Saturday
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January 05, 2026
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South India back on aviation runway
New airlines and eVTOL startups plan regional and electric takeoffs
3 min |
January 05, 2026
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Gains from decontrol
We get big gains from diligently removing restrictions, one at a time
4 min |
January 05, 2026
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Pre- and post-globalisation
I am a child of the pre-globalisation world.
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