Новости за 01.01.2026

Former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol “does not happen” without President Donald Trump. That's according to a transcript released Wednesday of Smith's closed-door interview with the House Judiciary Committee. Smith also described the Republican president as the “most culpable and most responsible person” in the criminal conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The Dec. 17 deposition was held privately despite Smith’s request to testify publicly. Читать дальше...

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Nifty IT could emerge as a contrarian winner in 2026 as rupee depreciation, AI-led consulting demand and expected Fed rate cuts boost earnings, says Sunil Subramaniam. He also sees strong recovery potential in real estate, GLP-1 driven pharma growth and a renewed private-sector capex cycle shaping market leadership next year.

Gold and silver began 2026 on a mixed note, with gold trading flat while silver extended its strong rally. Gold February futures inched up 0.06% on MCX, whereas silver March futures rose 0.86%, continuing last year’s sharp surge driven by tight supply, strong demand and supportive interest rates.

Areas such as Anand Vihar, Mundka, and Jahangirpuri recorded AQI levels above 400, indicating “severe” pollution levels.

After soaring earlier this year with the election of crypto-friendly U.S. President Donald Trump, cryptocurrencies, along with stocks, plummeted in April on ​his tariff announcements.

Vodafone Idea shares experienced sharp volatility following a government relief package. While the announcement provided a significant financial breather by deferring payments, it failed to address concerns about the company's ability to secure fresh bank funding, leading to investor disappointment and a stock decline.

By winning the World Rapid and Blitz titles in Doha, Qatar — his fifth such double and 20th overall world title in a jaw-dropping career — the 35-yearold once again proved that his competitors, including what Garry Kasparov termed “Vishy Anand’s children”, are kids in comparison.

The CEPTAM 2025 recruitment includes 561 vacancies for Senior Technical Assistant-B requiring a B.Sc. and diploma; Technician-A requires Class 10 and ITI certificate.

Virat Kohli welcomed 2026 with a loving post for Anushka Sharma. He is currently performing exceptionally well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Kohli has achieved significant milestones in the tournament. His return to form in the 50-over format is notable. All eyes are on Kohli for the upcoming India vs New Zealand ODI series.

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, January 01.

Sovereign wealth and public pension funds channelled a record share of capital into the United States in 2025, while emerging markets saw a sharp decline in inflows despite strong performance.

Thiel Capital, founded by, billionaire Peter Thiel, said it opened a new office in Miami.

Head of the Russian delegation to the Vienna talks on military security and arms control Yulia Zhdanova also noted that "there is a total degradation of the negotiating culture among the Europeans"

Private sector workers in Northern Mindanao will receive higher daily wages in mid-January, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole). In a news release on Wednesday, Dole announced that the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), in its Dec. 22 meeting, affirmed Wage Order No. RX-24 granting an increase of P39 in wages

Mr. Hegde was the son of former Supreme Court judge late K.S. Hegde, and brother of former Karnataka Lokayukta N. Santosh Hegde.

Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis marks Dharmendra's final film

Yalova baskınında ölü olarak ele geçirilen IŞİD’li teröristlerin daha önce yargılandıkları terör dosyasındaki ifadeleri ortaya çıktı. IŞİD bağlantılarını reddeden zanlılar, Diyanet’in camilerinde namaz kılmadıklarını da söyledi.

As 2025 concludes, Anupamaa actress Shiwani Chakraborty reflects on a year of profound lessons, emphasizing the importance of optimism, empathy, and gratitude. She highlights personal growth through small milestones and meaningful connections on set, preparing for a positive and impactful 2026.

Safari Martins may be Kenya’s most famous barber

Cole Beaudoin and Brady Martin each scored twice as Canada topped Finland 7-4 at the world junior hockey championship on Wednesday.

Tobacco stocks like ITC and Godfrey Phillips saw significant drops on Thursday. This follows the finance ministry's notification of an additional excise duty on tobacco products. The new levies, effective February 1, will be applied over and above the GST rate. This change replaces the existing compensation cess. Companies may need to increase prices due to these higher taxes.

The US military said eight people were killed in new anti-narcotic boat strikes, bringing the death toll in its campaign against drug traffickers to 115. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-says-eight-killed-in-anti-narcotic-boat-strikes/

You're officially OLD if you've done half of these '00s and '90s things. (But you probably already knew that.)