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Crystal Ball Gazing Across Asset Classes

It is not as much the stocks or mutual fund schemes one selects as much as it is the right asset allocation for a given period that contributes to wealth creation for an investor.

FMCG Makers Expect Inflation to Hit Volume Growth, Operating Profit in Q3

HIT by inflation, higher input costs and pricing measures, fast-moving consumer goods companies are expected to see a contraction in their gross margin and a modest-to-flat operating profit in the October-December quarter.

WB seeks to shield Pak projects from political turmoil

THE World Bank is set to approve a $20 billion indicative lending package for Pakistan to protect its funded projects from political transitions and focus on six targeted areas, according to a media report.

Former French prez Sarkozy to face trial over ties to Gaddafi

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, already convicted twice in separate cases since leaving office, on Monday goes on trial charged with accepting illegal campaign financing in an alleged pact with the late Libyan dictator Muamar Gaddafi.

Polar vortex brings winter storm to central US

Eastern parts of the country likely to experience bone-chilling cold from today, according to weather forecasters

Ukraine Launches Assault in Kursk, Surprising Russia

RUSSIA said on Sunday that Ukraine had launched a \"counterattack\" in the western border region of Kursk, where Kyiv's forces began a shock ground offensive last August.

Heavy snow causes disruption in UK, Germany

HEAVY snow and freezing rain brought widespread disruption across Europe on Sunday, particularly in the UK and Germany, with several major airports forced to suspend flights.

Talks for Gaza ceasefire, Israeli hostage release deal resume in Qatar

ISRAEL confirmed on Saturday that negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal had resumed in Qatar, as rescuers said more than 30 people had been killed in fresh bombardment of the territory.

Four Maoists, 1 Jawan Killed in Encounter

FOUR Maoists and a jawan were killed during an encounter in Narayanpur district on Sunday.

I-T dept raids premises of ex-BJP MLA, beedi barons in MP's Sagar

Searches at BJP's wealthiest families' houses

Citizenship to 60-yr-old under CAA, 1st in Bihar

SUMITRA Saha Prasad, also known as Rani Saha (60), finally received Indian citizenship after a 40-year wait, becoming the first person in Bihar to do so under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) of 2019.

Dallewal health worsens after border speech

FARMER leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health continued to decline on Sunday after he experienced vomiting and dizziness following his 11-minute address at the Kisan Mahapanchayat in Khanauri the previous day.

Uproar over Meghalaya govt move to consecrate varsity the Christian way

A Meghalaya minister's statement that the state government will consecrate the Captain Williamson Sangma State University on January 13 by following Christian rituals has stoked a debate.

Cancel licence if a tea garden closed for 3 months: Didi

The West Bengal government has come up with a standard operating procedure (SOP) stating that if a tea garden is closed for more than three months, its lease will be cancelled.

Chorus for Bharat Ratna to ex-PM, installing portrait in Golden Temple

CONGRESS leader and leader of Opposition in Punjab assembly Partpal Singh Bajwa has suggested for a joint assembly resolution to seek Bharat Ratna for former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Trade union politics back in J&K under civilian govt

Govt employees' union calls for protest on January 17 in the UT

Boost to India-Indonesia relation as Prez Subianto to be R-Day chief guest

INDONESIAN President Prabowo Subianto has formally accepted New Delhi's invitation to be the chief guest for the 2025 Republic Day parade, it is reliably learnt.

Indo-US Tech Innovation Ties on Sullivan Agenda

To firm up frameworks in AI, quantum computing, semiconductors

BJP says Cong spreading lies on Chinese occupation

The BJP on Sunday came down on the Congress for accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of allowing Chinese occupation of Indian territory, pointing out that the party cannot get away with \"such lies\" as all of it occurred during Jawaharlal Nehru's tenure.

Ramayana at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from Jan 8

THE Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, the largest annual gathering of the Indian diaspora, will be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10.

IAF combat capability faces resource shortage and delay in modernisation

AMID the fast-changing geo-strategic scenario, the combat capability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is turning into a tale of woes; not only is there a shortage of fighter pilots, the training of these pilots, even when inducted, is plagued with shortage of resources.

Pleas seek vacating of stay on filing suits under Places of Worship Act

Swami's petition

Lanka Prez treads a geopolitical tightrope

China has invested heavily in Sri Lanka, and India has, too, and the competing interests need careful management. A single wrong move may prove costly for the new administration

Celebrating the Birth of Sikhism's Classical Hero

received a beautiful New Year message from a Sikh friend: \"End 2024 with shukrana (thanksgiving), start 2025 with ardas (petition for well-being).\" This naturally brought to mind that January 6 is the 358th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh.

Telangana Clean & Green Energy Policy unveiled

WITH an aim to achieve an additional 20,000 MW of renewable energy and storage capacity by 2030, the state government has unveiled \"Telangana Clean and Green Energy Policy\".

Minister Urges Software Firms To Expand To Tier-II, III Cities

URGING firms to focus on balanced regional development, IT Minister D Sridhar Babu urged software companies to expand their operations to Tier-II and III cities.

TG, AP Should Compete Together With Rest of the World: Revanth

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said that sibling states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh should resolve issues, if any, amicably and compete together with the rest of the world.

Two mess workers arrested

Meanwhile, the police arrested two mess workers Nanda Kishore Kumar and Govind Kumar -- both Bihar natives.

TPCC to hold crucial PAC meeting on January 8

THE Political Affairs Committee (PAC), the highest decision-making body of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC), is set to convene on January 8.

BJP Plans To Engineer Defections In BRS, Pave Way For Bypolls?

Saffron party, according to sources, is likely to shift its focus to TG after Delhi elections