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Jefferies’ Christopher Wood flags Pakistan as IMF-driven tactical opportunity, retains long-term positive view on India | Business

Jefferies’ global equity strategist Christopher Wood has said that Pakistan’s ongoing equity rally reflects a high-beta, IMF-driven trading opportunity rather than a structural shift, while maintaining that India remains his core long-term investment bet, backed by stronger fundamentals and improving valuations.In his latest GREED & fear newsletter, the India bull said Pakistan’s market offers opportunities…

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‘Project Hail Mary’ retains top spot, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ slips to fourth place in second week at North American box office |

Space adventure flick ‘Project Hail Mary’ topped the North American box office for a second straight week with USD 54.5 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday. The space odyssey, which stars Ryan Gosling as a high school teacher enlisted to save the world, has so far, grossed an estimated USD 300.8 million globally….

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Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: Tamil Nadu assembly polls: DMK gives seats to more than 60 fresh faces, retains most ministers | Chennai News

CHENNAI: DMK allocated more than one third of its constituencies to fresh faces in the upcoming assembly election and retained most incumbent ministers. Chief minister M K Stalin released the list of candidates for 164 constituencies in which DMK is contesting directly. Among the list, more than 60 candidates are fresh faces.Among the ministers, even…

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New income tax rules notified from April 1; simplified law retains HRA relief and tightens disclosure norms

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Friday notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026 to operationalise the simplified direct tax legislation passed by Parliament last year, with the new framework set to come into effect from April 1. “These rules may be called the Income-tax Rules, 2026. They shall come into force on the April…

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India Open badminton tournament retains status despite criticism as BWF releases revamped schedule | Badminton News

Maintenance staff clean ‘bird droppings’ during the men’s singles round of 16 match between India’s H.S. Prannoy and Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew at the India Open 2026 badminton tournament in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) India’s presence on the global badminton calendar has taken a hit in the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) revamped schedule. While the…

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16th Finance Commission retains 41% tax share for states; pushes output-linked spending and fiscal discipline

Finance Commission submits report to President Murmu (Photo credit- PTI ) The 16th Finance Commission has recommended retaining states’ share in the divisible pool of central taxes at 41 per cent, while pitching for outcome-based spending, greater transparency in tax devolution data and stronger fiscal discipline at the state level. The panel said there is…

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Rishabh Pant retains place, Mohammad Shami ignored: India announce team for New Zealand ODIs; see full squad | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant, Mohammad Shami NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced the squad for the upcoming three-match One-Day International series against New Zealand, starting January 11 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.Shubman Gill has returned as captain after missing the previous ODI series against South Africa due to…

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Gold outlook: Yellow metal retains shine as global uncertainty fuels record demand; HSBC sees continued strength ahead

Gold is set to remain firmly supported in the months ahead, with HSBC describing the metal as a reliable shield against global volatility. In its Think Future 2026 outlook, the bank said gold continues to benefit from powerful demand both from central banks and retail investors amid persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainty.As per news agency…

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