Asian stocks today: Markets inch higher amid Venezuela crisis; Nikkei up 1,000 points, Kospi adds 2%

Markets across Asia mostly rose on Monday as investors were calculating the impact of the removal of Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro by US forces. The rally came as traders turned towards the long-running artificial intelligence boom and hopes for more US interest rate cuts.Nikkei soared over 1,419 points or 2.8% to reach at 51, 759….

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Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for the week starting January 5, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting January 5, 2026) are Max Financials, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Max Financials 1674 2100 25% Kotak Mahindra Bank 2190…

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NHAI flags 424 ‘telecom black spots’, urges TRAI to step in | India News

NEW DELHI: Lack of mobile network coverage on highway and expressway stretches is not only causing inconvenience to commuters but is also a concern for NHAI as cellular connectivity gaps affect emergency communication to responders – such as ambulance services and patrol vehicles – in case of an incident.Flagging this, NHAI has urged telecom regulator…

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‘If they don’t help on Russian oil issue…’: Donald Trump’s new tariff warning to India; praises PM Modi

US President Donald Trump (AP photo) US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a fresh warning to India, reiterating that the US will raise tariffs on New Delhi “if they don’t help on Russian oil issue,” once again tying his threat to the Russia-Ukraine war and India’s alleged role in bolstering Moscow through continued crude…

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Data shows legacy media took a more balanced view of bitcoin in 2025

Despite mainstream media coverage of crypto becoming more negative in recent years, a report found that in 2025, legacy media’s coverage of bitcoin became more balanced, with neutral reporting outweighing negative stories. According to an aggregate of sentiment data compiled by crypto intelligence platform Perception, the shift was less about enthusiasm for bitcoin and more…

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Indore declares Bhagirathpura waterborne outbreak epidemic; calls in special teams to contain spread | India News

INDORE: The health administration in Indore on Sunday declared the waterborne disease outbreak in Bhagirathpura locality an epidemic, calling in specialised teams from the Central and state govts to contain the spread and identify the root cause of contamination that has claimed 10 lives so far in the area.Chief medical and health officer (CMHO) Dr…

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5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Assam: Tremors felt in Morigaon; no immediate damage reported | India News

NEW DELHI: An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter Scale struck Morigaon district in Assam early Monday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. The tremor occurred at 04:17:40 IST, with its epicentre located at latitude 26.37 N and longitude 92.29 E, at a depth of 50 km. There were no immediate reports of…

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