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Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty open in green on New Year’s day, M&M top gainer

Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty open in green on New Year’s day, M&M top gainer

Sensex, Nifty Today: In early trade, 1,414 stocks in the Nifty pack were trading in the green, while 636 were trading in the red. 126 stocks remained unchanged. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened in the green on Thursday, January 1, 2026, amid a quiet global backdrop, as most major international markets remain closed for New Yearโ€™s Day. While the 30-share BSE Sensex added 34.95 points to start the session at 85,255.55, the Nifty gained 43.7 points to open at 26,173.30. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 85,220.60 and the Nifty 50 at…
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Dewald Brevis and Sherfane Rutherford combine to smash 6 consecutive sixes for Pretoria Capitals in SA20

Dewald Brevis and Sherfane Rutherford combine to smash 6 consecutive sixes for Pretoria Capitals in SA20

Pretoria Capitals thumped MI Cape Town by a huge margin of 85 runs to register their first win of the ongoing SA20 season. Sherfane Rutherford and Dewald Brevis played blinders by smashing six consecutive sixes as they propelled the team's total to 220 runs. Cape Town: The 8th match of the ongoing SA20 season was played between Pretoria Capitals and MI Cape Town on Wednesday (December 31). The game witnessed some crazy hitting as Dewald Brevis and Sherfane Rutherford of the Capitals went berserk in the death overs to propel the team's total to 220 runs. The duo added 72…
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Ukraine 10 per cent away from peace deal, says Zelenskyy in New Year’s address

Ukraine 10 per cent away from peace deal, says Zelenskyy in New Year’s address

In his address on New Year's Eve, Zelenskyy asserted that Ukraine wants to end the war, but not at 'any cost'. Zelenskyy, who was dressed in a dark green embroidered shirt, said that Ukraine must be given security guarantees that Russia will not invade it again. Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that his country is '10 per cent away' from a peace deal to end nearly four-year war with Russia. However, the Ukrainian president warned that this 10 per cent will determine the fate of his country and as well as that of Europe. In his address…
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Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked by Rs 111 on New Year’s Day, PNG becomes cheaper in Delhi, NCR

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked by Rs 111 on New Year’s Day, PNG becomes cheaper in Delhi, NCR

According to Indian Oil, a 19-kg commercial cylinder in Delhi will now cost Rs 1,691.50, up from Rs 1,580.50 previously. New Delhi: The New Year usually brings relief and good news, but January 1, 2026, delivered mixed outcomes for gas consumers. While commercial LPG cylinders used by hotels, restaurants and businesses have become more expensive, piped PNG gas supplied to homes in Delhi-NCR has become cheaper. Here are the changes in gas prices on the first day of the new year and how they will impact your pocket. Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 111 Commercial LPG cylinder prices…
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After withdrawing from WPL 2026 due to personal reasons, Ellyse Perry features in Women’s Super Smash

After withdrawing from WPL 2026 due to personal reasons, Ellyse Perry features in Women’s Super Smash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) confirmed on Tuesday (December 30) that Ellyse Perry has pulled out of the upcoming WPL 2026. However, a few hours later, the Aussie all-rounder was spotted playing in the Women's Super Smash, which coincides with the WPL. Wellington: Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry is set to miss the upcoming edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) due to personal reasons. However, hours after the announcement was made official by her franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), she was spotted featuring for Wellington in the Women's Super Smash, a domestic T20 league in New Zealand. Notably, the Super Smash…
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US intelligence debunks Russia’s claim of Ukrainian drone attack on Putin’s residence: Report

US intelligence debunks Russia’s claim of Ukrainian drone attack on Putin’s residence: Report

US President Trump also seemed to downplay Russiaโ€™s claim by posting a link on Truth Social to a New York Post editorial that questioned whether the strike had actually taken place. Washington: US security officials have dismissed Russia's claim that Ukraine launched drone strikes on Vladimir Putinโ€™s residence in an attempt to assassinate the Russian leader. The conclusion draws on an evaluation by the Central Intelligence Agency, which determined that there was no conclusive evidence of an attempted attack on Putin, ANI reported citing The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). However, the intelligence agency of the United States has declined to…
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Are stock markets open today on New Year 2026? Check list of BSE, NSE holidays this year

Are stock markets open today on New Year 2026? Check list of BSE, NSE holidays this year

BSE, NSE holidays 2026: According to the list of holidays available on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), there will be 15 stock market holidays in 2026. Mumbai: Most stock markets around the world - China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, France, Germany, the UAE, the UK and the US - remain closed on January 1, 2026, to mark the New Year. Stock markets in China and Japan will remain closed on January 2, 2026, and they will observe an extended New Year break. Amid this, investors in India are uncertain about the trading status of the bourses today. As there is…
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Australia announce 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2026, 3 injured players selected

Australia announce 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2026, 3 injured players selected

Australia have announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup that will be played from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka. Pat Cummins, Hazlewood and Tim David have all been selected despite being injured and subject to fitness clearance in time for the mega event. New Delhi: Australia have announced their 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 that will be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Mitchell Marsh will lead the 2021 champions, even as three injured players - Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David -…
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Donald Trump ends National Guard deployment in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland: ‘We will come back…’

Donald Trump ends National Guard deployment in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland: ‘We will come back…’

The Trump administration had started deploying National Guard in several cities from June last year, citing crime and the 'inability' of local law enforcement bodies in maintaining law and order. Washington: The National Guard will be withdrawn from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (local time). Announcing his decision on Truth Social, the 79-year-old Republican leader said the presence of the National Guard have helped in significantly reducing crime in the above-mentioned cities, adding that they would have been 'gone' had the Federal government not intervened.ย  However, the US president said that the National…
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Missed out on a lot of work, says Chitrangda Singh

Missed out on a lot of work, says Chitrangda Singh

While looking back at missed opportunities early in her career that led to some introspection and the determination to make better choices, actress Chitrangda Singh says, โ€œYou live and learn.โ€ย  Singh made her acting debut in 2005 with Sudhir Mishra's political drama โ€œHazaaron Khwaishein Aisiโ€ and grabbed attention with her commanding presence in the movie, also starring Shiney Ahuja and Kay Kay Menon. Singh said she was offered a slew of interesting films like โ€œGangsterโ€, โ€œTanu Weds Manuโ€, and โ€œMangal Pandeyโ€, but she didnโ€™t take them up for various reasons. "I've missed out on a lot of work and that…
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