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Asian stocks today: Market performances mixed amid global rate cues and Venezuela developments; Nikkei, Hang Seng slip

Asian markets had mixed performances in Wednesday’s sessions, tempering Wall Street’s recent historic records, while the interest rate trend in the global market, coupled with developments in Venezuela, caught the interest of most traders. Turning to foreign news, US troops reported the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, while Trump claimed ownership of Greenland control.Japan’s…

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PRAGATI fast-tracks AIIMS push, brings tertiary care closer to heartland | India News

NEW DELHI: Three long-delayed AIIMS projects—in Telangana’s Bibinagar, Assam’s Guwahati and Jammu—have moved decisively from delay to delivery after sustained intervention through the Centre’s PRAGATI platform, underscoring how high-level monitoring is reshaping access to advanced healthcare beyond major metros.Official sources said the projects gathered pace after being taken up on PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely…

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$45 billion worth of IPO lock-ins expiring over next few months; short-term volatility likely: Report

A massive $45 billion worth of IPO lock-in periods are set to expire between January 6 and April 30, affecting 96 newly listed companies, according to a Nuvama report. This means pre-IPO shareholders, including promoters and early investors, will be free to sell their shares in the open market, potentially causing short-term price movements.The report,…

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Jharkhand schools shut till tomorrow as temperatures drop; IMD issues yellow alert: Check details

Schools across Jharkhand will remain closed for students till tomorrow, January 8, 2026, following an order issued by the state government on Monday in view of the intensifying cold wave and falling temperatures across the state. The closure will be effective from Tuesday and will apply to all classes, from pre-nursery to Class XII.According to…

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US strikes in Venezuela: Jaishankar expresses India’s concern; urges nations to prioritise people’s safety | India News

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said the safety of people in Venezuela is India’s primary concern amid the crisis following US military operations in the country and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.Speaking in Luxembourg, Jaishankar urged all parties involved in the crisis to sit down and reach…

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