Wishing a Happy New Year to our readers. As we turn the page on the calendar, the news continues to unfold. In this first edition of the year, we provide insights into the Russia-Ukraine situation, market trends, and forecasts for assets including gold, silver, and the rupee.
Ukraine and EU refute claims of attack on Putin’s residence as US confirms Kyiv did not target him
Ukrainian and European officials have dismissed Moscow’s allegations of a drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s personal residence, an event that may jeopardize US-led peace talks as the new year begins.
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Pakistan ready to respond decisively to any infringement on sovereignty: Army Chief Munir
On Wednesday, Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir stated that any breach of Pakistan’s territorial sovereignty, whether direct or indirect, will elicit a strong and decisive reaction.
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Taiwan pledges to uphold sovereignty following China’s military exercises
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te declared on Thursday that the island remains committed to defending its sovereignty and enhancing its defense capabilities in response to China’s growing military presence, following rocket launches towards the island as part of military drills.
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Berkshire shares dip on Buffett’s final day as CEO, showcasing a 6,100,000% growth over six decades
Berkshire Hathaway’s stock closed slightly down on Warren Buffett’s last day as CEO, as the renowned investor prepares to pass the leadership to Greg Abel on January 1.
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Vodafone Idea shares rebound 9% following Wednesday’s downturn, ₹5,836 crore in receivables from promoters
Shares of Vodafone Idea Ltd. rose nearly 9% on Thursday, January 1, after the company announced a revised agreement with Vodafone Group promoters regarding the recovery of liabilities stemming from the 2017 merger of Vodafone India and Idea Cellular.
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Market bubble anticipated by 2026 may focus on this metal rather than AI
Silver reached a historic peak of $77.92 after a 140% surge this year, but Ned Davis Research cautions that it is overbought, with rising speculation indicating a possible correction, according to Matt Bauer.
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Rupee begins 2026 on a downtrend; drops 11 paise to 89.99 against the dollar in early trading
The rupee commenced the new year negatively, losing 11 paise to 89.99 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday (January 1), impacted by ongoing foreign fund outflows.
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Gold and silver start 2026 cautiously after remarkable gains in 2025
Gold and silver began 2026 with a cautious tone in the domestic market, continuing the corrective trend observed towards the end of last year following significant returns in 2025.
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ITC shares drop to a 33-month low after hike in cigarette excise duty and block deal
ITC Ltd. shares fell to their lowest point in nearly three years on Thursday, January 1, following the government’s announcement of an increase in excise duty on cigarettes and related products, alongside a block deal affecting the stock. The shares dropped nearly 6% in early trading.
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Air India pilot apprehended at Vancouver airport after failing breath test
An Air India pilot was detained at Vancouver airport for failing a breathalyzer test before a scheduled flight to Delhi, causing a minor delay. The incident occurred on December 23, 2025, while the pilot was set to operate Air India flight AI 186 from Vancouver to Delhi via Vienna.
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Global outrage ignites as X’s Grok transforms images of women and children into explicit material
A troubling trend has emerged on X, where users are misusing the platform’s AI tool, Grok, to alter photographs of women and children into sexually explicit images. This development has sparked global outrage and heightened concerns regarding AI-facilitated sexual exploitation.
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