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Australia news live: PM says parliament will be recalled next Monday in wake of Bondi terror attack; more than 350 structures lost in Victoria fires

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-12T02:57:49+00:00

Parliament recalled to pass hate speech legislation, PM says. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria premier returns to Bendigo home after evacuating during firesThe Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has posted a video on social media returning to her home in Bendigo, after she was among thousands forced to evacuate on Friday evening due to bushfires.You can see here that the fire is still in the landscape across Mount Alexander, and just on the other side of that ridge line is the beautiful community of Harcourt. It’s where the kids w

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Trump threatens veto of bill extending Affordable Care Act subsidies

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T02:56:02+00:00

The subsidies, which help millions of Americans afford coverage under the Affordable Care Act, are set to expire at the end of 2025, potentially triggering sharp premium increases

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Trump says Iran reached out for negotiations amid crackdown on protesters

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T02:31:23+00:00

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump noted that his administration is exploring a meeting with Tehran but emphasized that action may be necessary if the situation deteriorates further

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Les Indiens aiment bien trop les pigeons urbains

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-01-12T02:30:11+00:00

Adulés et protégés par plusieurs religions, les volatiles pullulent dans les villes du sous-continent, alimentant des risques pour la santé et endommageant les bâtiments.

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Les Indiens se prennent de passion pour les pigeons

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-01-12T02:30:08+00:00

Adulés et protégés par plusieurs religions, les volatiles pullulent dans les villes du sous-continent, alimentant des risques pour la santé et endommageant les bâtiments.

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Australia news live: Allan says claims CFA funding has been cut are ‘just wrong’; more than 350 structures lost in Victoria bushfires

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-12T02:25:37+00:00

Emergency assistance payments of up to $52,250 made available to eligible uninsured households to re-establish their principal place of residence. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria premier returns to Bendigo home after evacuating during firesThe Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has posted a video on social media returning to her home in Bendigo, after she was among thousands forced to evacuate on Friday evening due to bushfires.You can see here that the fire is still in the landscape across Mount Alexander, and just on the other

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Amy Scott, police officer who confronted Bondi junction stabber, diagnosed with ‘rare and aggressive’ breast cancer

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-12T02:13:46+00:00

More than $80,000 already raised to support treatment of Scott, who confronted Joel Cauchi alone during the April 2024 Westfield attackFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAmy Scott, the New South Wales police officer who pursued and shot the perpetrator of the Bondi Junction stabbing attack, has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form of breast cancer”.Joel Cauchi killed six people in a mass stabbing attack on 13 April 2024 at the Bondi Westfield shopping centre, wounding another 10. Continue reading...

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Editorial. Well played

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T02:10:00+00:00

Measured response to Trump, the best way forward

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Sensex, Nifty likely to open higher amid global optimism

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T02:02:47+00:00

Analysts note that the third-quarter earnings season starting this week will be key, with TCS and HCLTech reporting results on January 12.

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Addressing the choice overload problem

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T02:00:00+00:00

Unable to select funds among numerous choices, many have their savings locked in bank deposits, earning lower returns unintentionally

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Stocks to watch today: NTPC, Lemon Tree Hotels, DMCC Specialty Chemicals, ONGC, Vedanta

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:55:17+00:00

ITC Hotels, Yash Highvoltage, VPRPL, Lloyds Engineering Works, and Chandan Healthcare are drawing attention with land allotments, joint ventures, divestments, technology licensing, and regional expansion, highlighting key opportunities for investors tracking corporate growth across multiple sectors today

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Tips for seniors seeking a home loan

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:45:00+00:00

Even though no age bar is set by RBI for availing home loans, banks generally require an applicant to be 70-75 years old at the time of loan maturity

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Australia news live: Victoria announces new bushfire support payments after more than 350 structures lost; Wegovy to be added to PBS

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-12T01:44:25+00:00

Emergency assistance payments of up to $52,250 made available to eligible uninsured households to re-establish their principal place of residence. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria premier returns to Bendigo home after evacuating during firesThe Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has posted a video on social media returning to her home in Bendigo, after she was among thousands forced to evacuate on Friday evening due to bushfires.You can see here that the fire is still in the landscape across Mount Alexander, and just on the other

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Fed Chair Powell says Trump administration threatened criminal charges

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:34:26+00:00

Powell described the action as a “pretext” designed to increase pressure on the central bank to lower interest rates, marking a sharp escalation in his long-running clash with President Donald Trump.

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Renewing motor policy: When less can be more

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:30:00+00:00

Logically, the renewal premium should be lower since the sum insured reduces each year, yet it remains unchanged, or is even higher and the reasoning is that it is because the car is older

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Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, January 12, 2025

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:30:00+00:00

BL Morning Report January 12, 2025: Get today’s top business news, market headlines about the Stock Market, Sensex & Nifty trends, key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.

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Solar cells of efficiencies above 30%

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:29:00+00:00

How companies are gearing up to manufacture next-gen modules that can significantly step up power generation

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Stock Market Live Updates 12 Jan 2026: Nexus Select Trust: Buy

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:27:47+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The year 2026 has begun on a rough note for the markets. Geopolitical tensions have resurfaced (US-Venezuela), no deal in sight to address the trade tariffs levied by the US on India and FPI outflows continue unabated. Inflation trending above target in a few developed economies and central bank rate actions are also adding to the uncertainties.

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Stock Market Live Updates 12 Jan 2026: Stock to sell today: GAIL (India)

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:27:47+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of GAIL (India) lost 6.3 per cent last week. It fell off the 21- and 50-day moving averages, both of which lie at around ₹167. Although there was some recovery on Friday, the stock ended the week below the key support at ₹169. While the price can inch up from the current level, probably to ₹168, we expect the stock to eventually decline to ₹153 in the near term. So long as the barrier at ₹170 holds, the sentiment will be bearish. So, traders can short GAIL (India) now at ₹164.40 and at ₹168. Place stop-loss at ₹172.

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Stock Market Live Updates 12 Jan 2026: Sensex, Nifty likely to open higher as Q3 earnings season begins; TCS, HCLTech in focus

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:27:47+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equity markets are expected to open on a strong note on Monday, with the Nifty Futures (Gift Nifty) at 25,840, signaling a 180-point gain at open. Analysts note that the third-quarter earnings season starting this week will be key, with TCS and HCLTech reporting results on January 12. Emkay Global expects a Q3FY26 earnings pickup and topline growth of 10.7% YoY, boosted by festive-season demand and GST rate-cut tailwinds, though 42% of covered companies may see PAT growth below 10%. The Nifty has corrected 2.5% from its January peak, and near-term vo

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Stock Market Live Updates 12 Jan 2026: Sensex, Nifty open lower as geopolitics weigh, Q3 results awaited

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:27:47+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equity markets opened on a weak note on Monday amid rising geopolitical concerns. The BSE Sensex slipped 250 points to 83,325, while the NSE Nifty fell 66 points to 25,616. Analysts said the Q3 earnings season beginning this week will be crucial, with IT majors TCS and HCLTech set to announce results on January 12. Emkay Global expects a pickup in Q3FY26 earnings, forecasting 10.7% year-on-year topline growth driven by festive demand and GST rate-cut tailwinds. However, 42% of its coverage may report PAT growth below 10%. The Nifty has corrected about

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Stock Market Live Updates 12 Jan 2026: Sensex, Nifty fall in early trade as geopolitical risks weigh

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:27:47+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equity markets trade weak on Monday amid rising geopolitical concerns. At 9.48 a.m., the BSE Sensex fell 429 points to 83,146, while the NSE Nifty dropped 124 points to 25,559. Analysts said the Q3 earnings season beginning this week will be crucial, with IT majors TCS and HCLTech set to announce results on January 12. Emkay Global expects a pickup in Q3FY26 earnings, forecasting 10.7% year-on-year topline growth driven by festive demand and GST rate-cut tailwinds. However, 42% of its coverage may report PAT growth below 10%. The Nifty has corrected a

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Stock Market Live Updates 12 Jan 2026: Sensex drops over 500 points, Nifty slips amid rising global tensions

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:27:47+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equity markets trade weak on Monday amid rising geopolitical concerns. At 11.14 a.m., the BSE Sensex fell 521 points to 83,054, while the NSE Nifty dropped 151 points to 25,531. Analysts said the Q3 earnings season beginning this week will be crucial, with IT majors TCS and HCLTech set to announce results on January 12. Emkay Global expects a pickup in Q3FY26 earnings, forecasting 10.7% year-on-year topline growth driven by festive demand and GST rate-cut tailwinds. However, 42% of its coverage may report PAT growth below 10%. The Nifty has corrected

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Stock Market Live Updates 12 Jan 2026: Sensex, Nifty edge higher at noon; TCS, HCLTech results awaited

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:27:47+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equity markets, which traded volatile in early deals, turned positive by noon on Monday amid rising geopolitical concerns. At 12.49 pm, the BSE Sensex was up 55 points at 83,632, while the NSE Nifty gained 32 points to 25,716. Analysts said the Q3 earnings season, beginning this week, will be a key trigger, with IT majors TCS and HCLTech set to announce results on January 12. Emkay Global expects a pickup in Q3FY26 earnings, projecting 10.7 per cent year-on-year topline growth, supported by festive demand and GST rate-cut tailwinds. However, 42 per cen

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Stock Market Live Updates 12 Jan 2026: Sensex settled 301.93 pts or 0.36% higher at 83,878.17 after hitting an intraday low of 82,861.07. Nifty 50 increased by 106.95 pts or 0.42% to 25,790.25

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:27:47+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equity markets, which traded volatile in early deals, turned positive by noon on Monday amid rising geopolitical concerns. Nearly 1,457 stocks advanced, 2,786 declined and 209 remained unchanged of all the 4,452 stocks that were traded on the BSE at around 3 pm. Analysts said the Q3 earnings season, beginning this week, will be a key trigger, with IT majors TCS and HCLTech set to announce results on January 12. Emkay Global expects a pickup in Q3FY26 earnings, projecting 10.7 per cent year-on-year topline growth, supported by festive demand and GST ra

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Stock Market Highlights 12 Jan 2026: Sensex settled 301.93 pts or 0.36% higher at 83,878.17 after hitting an intraday low of 82,861.07. Nifty 50 increased by 106.95 pts or 0.42% to 25,790.25

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:27:47+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equity markets, which traded volatile in early deals, turned positive by noon on Monday amid rising geopolitical concerns. Nearly 1,457 stocks advanced, 2,786 declined and 209 remained unchanged of all the 4,452 stocks that were traded on the BSE at around 3 pm. Analysts said the Q3 earnings season, beginning this week, will be a key trigger, with IT majors TCS and HCLTech set to announce results on January 12. Emkay Global expects a pickup in Q3FY26 earnings, projecting 10.7 per cent year-on-year topline growth, supported by festive demand and

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Why research no longer needs animal cruelty

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:24:00+00:00

Bolstered by sophisticated technology, ‘new approach methodologies’ promise to make drug testing human-centric

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A lesson from Germany on infrastructure maintenance

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:24:00+00:00

Fraunhofer Institute repurposes vehicle sensor for easy and affordable monitoring of public utilities

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Prediction markets face scrutiny after $400,000 Maduro bet

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:20:18+00:00

As prediction markets expand rapidly, allowing bets on politics, sports and global events, regulators and lawmakers are questioning transparency, consumer risk and oversight.

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Justice department opens investigation into Jerome Powell as Trump ramps up campaign against Federal Reserve

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-12T01:19:11+00:00

Fed chair hits back, accusing DoJ of threatening criminal charges because central bank defied Trump’s demandsThe Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve, a significant escalation in Donald Trump’s extraordinary attack on the US central bank.In a blistering statement on Sunday, Powell argued he had been threatened with criminal charges because the Fed had set interest rates “based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President”. Continue reading...

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Walks, vegan food and crosswords

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:10:00+00:00

Diary of daily fitness

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MeitY reviews mobile safety standards amid industry concerns

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-12T01:06:37+00:00

Industry body ICEA said such consultations are normal, transparent and ongoing, and expressed satisfaction with the process.

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