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Piyush Goyal addressed the CII Partnership Summit 2026 to attract global investments and promote India. He emphasized the importance of quality and sustainability in industrial investments for long-term success. Goyal highlighted the safety of India as an investment destination amid global uncertainties for potential investors. Additionally, he encouraged international trading partners to explore various business opportunities available in multiple sectors.
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Insurance and financial stocks dominated the gainers board on the Nifty 50; HDFC Life Insurance surged 3.91% to ₹596.00, the top gainer
Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia expressed confidence in Hardik Pandya's potential contribution to the team. Pandya joins the squad after trading Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai Indians, marking a historic IPL transaction. Wadia highlighted the team's long-term commitment to Pandya despite his injury history and reassured that they evaluated his fitness. He noted that Pandya will bolster team dynamics under captain Shreyas Iyer.
West Bengal is preparing to host the inaugural Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention in January 2027. The event will take place in Kolkata from January 7 to January 9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the convention, while President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the closing session. The convention aims to strengthen ties between the Indian diaspora and their roots in India.
The National Investigation Agency is probing the online radicalisation of Indian youths linked to terrorist activities. This stems from a case registered by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad in April. Eight accused have been identified, including Shahzad Bhatti, who is associated with the ISI. The investigation revealed plans for major disruptive acts by Pakistani sleeper cells in India. Authorities aim to disrupt these operations to maintain internal peace and harmony.
Stock falls 3.7% despite net profit up 34% y-o-y
The proposed transmission corridor will connect renewable energy hubs in Gujarat and Rajasthan with emerging green hydrogen centres in the Eastern region, creating the country’s highest-voltage transmission network.
