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Stock market starts 2026 on positive note; Sensex climbs over 200 points

Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty began the first trading session of 2026 on an optimistic note supported by steady buying by domestic institutional investors and strong gains in blue-chip Reliance Industries. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 223.54 points to 85,444.14 in early trade on Thursday. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 65.75 points to 26,195.35. From the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Mahindra & Mahindra, Eternal, Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro and UltraTech Cement were among the biggest gainers. ITC, Bharat Electronics, Trent and Bajaj Finance were among the laggards. Asian markets were closed on

Rupee starts 2026 on negative note; falls 11 paise to 89.99/ USD in early trade

Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) The rupee started the new year on a negative note and depreciated 11 paise to 89.99 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday weighed down by persistent foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said the rupee entered 2026 with both challenges and cushions, while global uncertainty persists, India’s strong macroeconomic parameters and ample forex reserves provide stability. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 89.94 against the US dollar, then lost some ground and touched 89.99, registering a fall of 11 paise over its previous close. On Wednesday, the last trading session

A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025 (AP) — By nearly any measure, 2025 has been a rough year for anyone concerned about freedom of the press. It’s likely to be the deadliest year on record for journalists and media workers. The number of assaults on reporters in the U.S. nearly equals the last three years combined. The president of the United States berates many who ask him questions, calling one woman “piggy.” And the ranks of those doing the job continues to thin. It’s hard to think of a darker time for journalists. So say many, including Tim Richardson, a former

Big Bullion Theory: Gold, silver retain sparkle in shaky geopolitical sands

New Delhi, Dec 31 (PTI) Outsmarting all asset classes globally in 2025, gold and silver with massive returns and repeated record-breaking rallies redefined the precious metal market dynamics amid intensifying global political challenges, unstable tariff policies and persistent supply-chain disruptions. Marking one of the strongest performances for bullion in decades, silver prices surged more than 169 per cent during the year, while gold rallied over 76 per cent, reaffirming the role of precious metals as an anchor investment class in an extremely volatile world. In the domestic market, gold touched a lifetime high of Rs 1,42,300 per 10 grams on

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