Happy New Year to our readers. Even as the calendar flips, the news cycle rolls on. In this edition for the brand new year, we bring you the latest on Russia-Ukraine, market moves, and the outlook for assets ranging from gold and silver to the rupee.
Ukraine, EU dismiss alleged attack on Putin’s residence as US finds Kyiv didn’t target him
Ukrainian and European officials have rejected Moscow’s claims that Ukraine targeted a personal residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin with a drone attack this week, an incident that threatens to disrupt US-led peace negotiations heading into the new year.
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Pakistan will respond strongly to any breach of sovereignty: Army Chief Munir
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday said that any violation of Pakistan’s territorial integrity, whether direct or indirect, will be met with a “firm and decisive” response.
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Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China’s military drill
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defence in the face of China’s increasing expansion, after Beijing fired rockets towards the island as part of military drills.
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Berkshire falls on Buffett’s last day as CEO, gained 6,100,000% over 60 years
Berkshire Hathaway shares closed slightly lower on Warren Buffett’s final day as chief executive, with the legendary investor set to hand the reins to Greg Abel on Thursday, January 1.
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Vodafone Idea shares gain 9% after Wednesday’s sell-off, ₹5,836 crore receivables from promoters
Shares of Vodafone Idea Ltd. gained nearly 9% on Thursday, January 1, after the company said it has reached a revised agreement with the Vodafone Group promoters to recover money linked to liabilities from the 2017 merger of Vodafone India and Idea Cellular.
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The market bubble heading into 2026 may not be AI. It could be this metal
Silver hit an all-time high of $77.92 after surging 140% this year, but Ned Davis Research warns it is overbought, with speculation rising and a correction likely, says Matt Bauer.
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Rupee starts 2026 on negative note; falls 11 paise to 89.99 against dollar in early trade
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 (January 1) weighed down by persistent foreign fund outflows.
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Gold, silver enter 2026 on cautious note after historic gains in 2025
Gold and silver began 2026 on a subdued note in the domestic market, extending the corrective trend seen toward the end of last year after delivering exceptional returns through 2025.
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ITC shares fall to 33-month low after cigarette excise duty hike, block deal
Shares of ITC Ltd. fell to the lowest level in nearly three years on Thursday, January 1, after the government notified the hike in excise duty on cigarettes and other products, along with a block deal that took place in the stock. The stock fell nearly 6% in early trading.
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Air India pilot detained at Vancouver airport after failing breath test
An Air India pilot was detained at Vancouver airport after failing a breath analyser test ahead of a Delhi-bound flight, leading to a brief delay in departure, according to reports. The incident occurred on December 23, 2025, when the pilot was scheduled to operate Air India flight AI 186 from Vancouver to Delhi via Vienna.
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Global outrage as X’s Grok morphs photos of women, children into explicit content
A disturbing and dangerous trend has surfaced on X, with users misusing the platform’s AI tool, Grok, to morph photographs of women and children into sexually compromising images. The development has triggered global outrage and renewed concerns over AI-enabled sexual abuse.
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