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(Representative AI image) Asian markets kicked off the new year on a positive note on Friday, tracking gains in US futures and higher oil prices, with technology stocks leading the rally in Hong Kong.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index surged 2.2% to 26,189.79. Markets in Tokyo, Shanghai, Thailand and New Zealand remained closed for holidays.South Korea’s…
Vanessa Bryant embraces 2026 with a special caption. The American businesswoman shared a heartwarming post featuring her daughters Natalie Bryant, Bianka Bella Bryant and Capri Kobe Bryant. All four of them were rocking the cowboy outfit, welcoming the new year. However, the highlight of the post was where Vanessa paid a tribute to the Chinese…
Bollywood star-couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone let their guard down and partied hard as they welcomed the New Year 2026. The stars, who have been spending the festive season together with their baby girl Dua and their families in the US, were spotted having a rather low-key time out and about. Ranveer Singh and…
MUMBAI: Gold loans have recorded a 125% year-on-year surge as of end-Nov 2025 – over 10 times the 11.5% growth in overall bank credit. The rise in gold loans follows a 77% increase last year and coincides with the rally in gold prices. Although outstanding gold loans of Rs 3.6 lakh crore accounted for less…
Actress Jonita Doda, known for ‘Salmon 3D’, is approaching New Year’s resolutions differently this year. Prioritizing self-kindness, she aims to refill her own cup to better support others. Fitness, discipline, and reclaiming personal time are key. Doda is also launching her podcast, ‘The Voice with Jonita Doda’, and advocating for environmental care, hoping for lasting…
Draft rules released for public review NEW DELHI: Gig and platform workers need to be engaged for at least 90 days with an aggregator within a financial year to avail social security benefits formulated under the new Social Security Code, draft rules released for public comment have proposed. For workers engaged with multiple aggregators, the…
NEW DELHI: Medical aspirants seeking postgraduate admissions will get a wider choice this year after the National Medical Commission (NMC) approved 171 additional PG seats across medical colleges and directed counselling authorities to include them without waiting for formal permissions. According to a public notice, the 171 additional seats span key clinical and diagnostic specialties,…
Ranchi: Greeting the people of Jharkhand on New Year, chief minister Hemant Soren on Thursday on Thursday pledged to intensify efforts for the development and prosperity of the state and pledged to put mineral-rich Jharkhand among the league of developed states in the country by 2050.In a post on his verified X handle, Hemant said…
What began as a New Year celebration post quickly turned into a special moment for fans of Sonam Kapoor Ahuja. On Thursday, Anil Kapoor shared a set of pictures from the family’s New Year 2026 celebrations, and one image in particular caught everyone’s attention—a radiant Sonam proudly flaunting her baby bump.Sharing the pictures on Instagram,…
The year 2025 was a roller-coaster ride for many. However, what really matters is how one emerges from life’s challenges and moves ahead in life. For ace cricketer Smriti Mandhana, 2025 was one such year– from winning the World Cup for India to calling off her wedding with Palash Muchhal at the last minute, her…
