Reliance bags US licence to buy Venezuela oil; may help replace Russian crude: Report

Issuing such approval to Reliance may accelerate Venezuela’s crude shipments. (AI image) Reliance Industries (RIL) has been granted a general licence by the Donald Trump administration that will allow the company to crude oil directly from Venezuela without breaching any existing sanctions, a Reuters report has said.According to the report, this general licence permits the…

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Union Budget 2026: Investing in an overseas house property

Indians are increasingly investing in real estate overseas. Even salaried individuals are doing so driven by factors like children studying abroad and investment diversification. For resident individuals, such purchases are governed by RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), which allows outward remittances of up to $250,000 per person in a financial year. Families often pool individual…

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Asian Markets: Asian stocks today: Markets mixed as US-Iran talks offset geopolitical jitters

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed fresh hopes of possible US-Iran peace talks against lingering geopolitical risks and elevated oil prices, while technology shares lent support to key regional indices.Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.1 per cent to 59,485.54, driven by strong gains in technology counters. As per…

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US labour market trend: Jobless claims surge to 236,000; Fed flags deeper hiring weakness

US applications for unemployment benefits rose sharply last week, although filings remain within the historically low range seen in recent years despite growing concerns over labour-market momentum.The Labor Department said on Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending December 6 increased by 44,000 to 236,000, up from 192,000 in the previous week and exceeding…

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Cancer Horoscope Today, January 29, 2026: Jupiter supports wise choices

In today’s cosmic landscape, Jupiter encourages long-term financial strategies while the Moon emphasizes perfect timing—ideal for making prudent investment decisions. Prepare for surprise visitors by creating a warm and inviting space. Your ability to communicate authentically attracts others to you, especially in professional settings where client interaction is key. Your instincts are sharp today, and…

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‘Will you protest or just Khi Khi’: Opposition targets PM Modi after ‘phraand’ Trump calls India ‘hellhole’ | India News

NEW DELHI: A political row erupted on Thursday after US President Donald Trump reshared a post referring to India as a “hell hole”, triggering sharp reactions from the opposition. The opposition criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his alleged “silence,” calling him a “weak PM.”Taking to X, Moitra mocked the Prime Minister’s rapport with Trump,…

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Aditya Birla & TOI Groups, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone acquire RCB for $1.8bn | Cricket News

MUMBAI: Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone have signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), current holders of both the Indian Premier League and Women’s Premier League titles, from United Spirits Ltd (USL), a subsidiary of Diageo Plc. The transaction has valued the franchise…

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