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Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, the top stock picks for January 2, 2026 are Canara Bank, and Nykaa. Here’s its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NiftyNifty is expected to remain range-bound with an upward bias, oscillating within the 25,700–26,300 corridor in the near term. The index is positioned at a technical inflection point, where a decisive move outside this band is likely to define the next directional leg.A sustained close above 26,300 would act as a bullish trigger, paving the way for a potential advance toward the 26,500 zone in subsequent sessions.On the downside, 26,000 serves as immediate support. A stronger demand zone is placed between 25,700–25,800, which coincides with the 50-day EMA, recent swing lows, and a key retracement of the prior up-move.Maintaining trade above this support cluster is essential to protect the positive momentum of the past three months and keep the broader bullish structure intact.BANK NiftyBank Nifty continues to outperform the Nifty, displaying clear relative strength, and is in the process of base-building within the 58,500–60,100 band over the near term.A decisive breakout with follow-through above 59,500, which also coincides with an intermediate supply zone, could trigger fresh momentum toward the lifetime high region around 60,100 in the coming sessions.The strong up-move of the past two months remains well anchored within an ascending price channel, highlighting persistent accumulation even at higher levels.On the downside, the 58,300–58,600 zone offers robust support, converging with the 50-day EMA and the earlier breakout base. As long as the index defends this support cluster, the medium-term bullish structure remains intact.
Canara BankBuy in the range of ₹ 153-155
The counter has established a strong uptrend, marked by a multi-month breakout and a consistent higher high–higher low formation, highlighting sustained buying interest. Prices continue to hold above major weekly moving averages, with rising volumes lending credibility to the ongoing strength.On the downside, 145 acts as immediate support, followed by 140. On the upside, resistance is placed near 170, which coincides with the 161.8% Fibonacci extension of the prior swing, and further at 175. Corrective declines toward the average should be viewed as accumulation opportunities.Momentum indicators remain robust; although the RSI above 70 indicates an overbought condition, the broader trend is intact, and any temporary consolidation is likely to be constructive rather than trend-reversing.NykaaBuy in the range of 260-265
The stock is trading above its key moving averages and has established a base formation on the weekly timeframe, indicating improving price stability. The weekly chart reflects a higher high–higher low structure, confirming a strengthening trend.Immediate support is seen at 245, followed by 240, while short term resistance is placed near 275, with further upside potential toward 292. From a momentum perspective, ADX at 28 signals a strengthening trend, while the weekly RSI at 63 suggests bullish dominance.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)
Actor Vijay Deverakonda is ringing in the New Year with a relaxed vacation in Rome with his loved ones. Recently, the ‘Rowdy Janardhana’ actor shared pictures from his trip to the Italian capital. One of the pictures that has caught attention shows someone resting their head on the actor’s shoulder and fans think its Rashmika Mandanna.
Vijay Deverakonda shared pictures on his Instagram where he is seen smiling and walking around the beautiful city. One picture shows him near the famous Colosseum. Another picture shows a girl leaning on his shoulder. Her face cannot be seen. But fans believe it is Rashmika Mandanna. Interestingly, at the same time, ‘The Girlfriend’ star also posted her own vacation photos from Rome. This made fans think that both of them are together in the same place.
Vijay Deverakonda captioned the post, “Happy new year my darling loves. May we grow up together, make great memories, do great things, spread love, cheer and life. Biggest kisses and hugs to all of you.”
A few days ago, Rashmika Mandanna too shared a post on her social media handle, where she shared that she was in Rome. In the pictures, she was seen travelling via train and is seen holding flowers. In one of the pictures, she is seen posing with the Colosseum. Interestingly, one of the pictures also includes Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s younger brother, Anand Deverakonda.
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have been reported to have engaged in October 2025 in a closed ceremony in Hyderabad. The couple are yet to officially announce it. Additionally, many reports say that their wedding will happen on February 26, 2026. It will take place in a big and beautiful palace in Udaipur. The wedding is expected to be very private. On the work front, both actors are currently busy with their upcoming individual projects. Vijay Deverakonda will be next seen in ‘Rowdy Janardhana’ and on the other hand, Rashmika Mandanna will be seen in ‘Mysaa’. Interestingly, they are expected to reunite on the big screen in a tentatively named ‘VD14’, which will be a period drama directed by Rahul Sankrityan.
The veteran Australia National Cricket Team opening batsman Usman Khawaja has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a 15-year-long career.
Usman Khawaja will play the 88th and last Test match of his career at the Sydney Cricket Ground and retire following the end of the fifth match of Ashes 2025-26.
Khawaja’s retirement has been one of the biggest talking points in the ongoing Ashes series as several cricket experts called for his retirement despite the batter not dropping any hints.
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The veteran left-handed batsman became the centre of attention during the first Test when he was unable to open due to a back spasm, and then he also missed the subsequent Test.
Jake Weatherald sealed a spot at the top order as an opener, and with Travis Head being promoted, Khawaja’s role in the Australian team was significantly reduced.
Now, he is set for a traditional Sydney swansong, and he could finish up as Australia’s 14th-highest run-getter in the red-ball format if he scores 30 more runs in his final game.
So far, Usman Khawaja has scored 6206 runs in 157 innings at an average of 43.39, with 16 tons and 28 fifties.
Addressing an emotional retirement press conference, Khawaja said that he is a “proud Muslim coloured boy from Pakistan”.
“I’m a proud Muslim coloured boy from Pakistan who was told he would never play for the Australian cricket team – look at me now,” Khawaja said during a press conference that lasted the best part of an hour.
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NOIDA: A friend of two youths found dead in front of Army Public School in Noida on Dec 30 told TOI they were chased by an SUV that hurtled into their bike at high speed, sending them flying into roadside railings and killing them on spot.“It was not a hit-and-run accident but a clear case of road rage,” Pushpendra told TOI on Thursday. The trigger, according to him, was an altercation at an eatery in Sector 30 where his friends Basant Khasu (23) and Rohan Mandal (27) had stopped for parathas on their way back from a party.Pushpendra, who was at the same party, said Basant and Rohan had an argument at the roadside eatery with another customer. Pushpendra subsequently went looking for them. “I saw the SUV hit their bike. The SUV did not have a number plate. It stopped for a few seconds, then took a U-turn and sped away. I tried to chase, but lost it in dense fog,” he claimed.Basant and Rohan were flung into the railings next to the school so hard that their bike got entangled in the grille. Their bodies were found next to the bike, indicating they had no opportunity to move and the impact likely immediately killed them. Pushpendra said they had left for Rohan’s cousin’s birthday party around 10pm on Tuesday from Basant’s house at Nithari. Basant was a hotel management student at an institute in Film City.“Around 11.15pm, Basant and Rohan stepped out to drop one of our friends, Roshan. Around 11.40pm, Vikas, who was at the party with us, called Rohan to ask where he was. Rohan told him about the argument. After that, Vikas and I started for the spot on my bike. But we could not find them at the eatery, nor were they answering their phones. I dropped Vikas at the Sector 37 gate, took a U-turn and went towards DPS school. Near Dent Star, I spotted Basant and Rohan driving their bike at high speed and a black SUV right behind them,” Pushpendra said.He felt the argument at the eatery had blown up into a road rage after Vikas and Rohan’s conversation. Puspendra said he followed the car but lost them at the next T-point after they took a right turn towards Army Public School. It was densely foggy that night. “When I was approaching Army Public School, I saw a bike stuck to the grille there. The SUV, probably a Scorpio N, was right there. It reversed and sped off,” he said. “When I went closer, I saw Basant and Rohan. They were bleeding.”Basant, a third-year hotel student, lived with his brother Dheeraj and mother Sonam. His father Hari works as a chef in Kenya. Rohan was a contract worker with the fire department. Both lived in Nithari.Pushpendra’s account of an argument was corroborated by Sonam, who told TOI on Thursday that Basant had called Dheeraj for help. “Basant had called me at 11.18pm to say he was on his way home. Everything seemed fine. I did not feel anything was amiss. Around 11.30pm, Basant called Dheeraj and said Rohan had got into a fight with some people and they needed help. Dheeraj thought his brother was joking, so did not take him seriously,” Sonam said.“They hit both the kids badly. We need justice. My son had so many plans for his life. He was eager to finish his degree and get a job. He also told me about all the places he wanted to visit. All his dreams have gone with him,” Sonam added. She said police had told them the death was an accident. “Later, when we challenged that theory, the cops agreed that it did not look like an accident.” Basant’s father Hari, who took a flight to Delhi, said, “He wanted to become a chef and open a hotel. He was a quick learner. We don’t know how we will live without him. We live in a high-tech city like Noida, but even after 48 hours, police have not been able to find the culprits. We will keep fighting for my justice for my son,” he said.Police said they had formed five teams to track down the SUV. “We are scanning CCTV footage of the area. The issue we are facing is that the SUV did not have a number plate. But our teams are working and we will get a breakthrough,” a senior officer said. An FIR has been filed under BNS sections for rash driving and causing death due to negligence. Rohan’s autopsy indicates ante-mortem head injuries. Basant’s family did not agree to an autopsy. “I believe the men in the SUV were the same people with whom my brother and his friend had an altercation. It’s a clear case of murder,” Dheeraj told TOI.
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday said he was open to working with Washington, weeks after the United States threatened action and carried out strikes on alleged drug boats off the Venezuelan coast.Speaking on state television, Maduro said Venezuela was willing to talk to the United States on issues such as drug trafficking, oil and migration. “Wherever they want and whenever they want,” he said, when asked about dialogue with Washington.At the same time, Maduro avoided giving a clear answer on claims made by US president Donald Trump that American forces had attacked a dock in Venezuela used by alleged drug boats. Asked directly whether the attack had taken place, Maduro said it was “something we could talk about in a few days.” Earlier this week, Trump said the United States had struck and destroyed a docking area used by Venezuelan drug boats.“There was a major explosion in the dock area where they load the boats up with drugs,” Trump told reporters.If confirmed, the strike would be the first known land attack linked to the US campaign against drug trafficking from Latin America. For weeks, Trump has warned that ground strikes against drug cartels in the region could begin soon.Since September, US forces have also carried out several strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Actor Esha Deol ushered in the New Year 2026 with an emotional tribute to her late father, legendary Bollywood star Dharmendra. The actress, who is in Dubai, put on her party hat as she posed for photos. Unlike other stars sharing photos of the firework display, Esha posed with the stunning view of the moon on a clear sky.
Giving fans a glimpse of her party-ready outfit and cool accessories for the evening of celebration, Esha sent out a heartfelt greeting that read, “Stay blessed, happy, healthy & strong. Love you all.”
She also posted one photo of herself pointing at the moon, with a hand-written note that read, “Love you Papa.”
The post drew an outpouring of love from fans and friends alike, and even a response from her brother, actor Bobby Deol. Taking to the comments, Bobby sent Esha all his love by leaving a string of red heart emoticons in the caption. This sibling love comes after the Deol family opted to host two seperate prayer services for Dharmendra. While Bobby and Sunny hosted one prayer meet at a hotel in the city, Hema Malini hosted another at her residence, both on the same day. Later, Hema, along with her daughters hosted another prayer meet in Delhi.
Dharmendra, has been in the news all week long, considering that his final film, ‘Ikkis’ hits the big screens today. The film which also stars Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson, Agastya Nanda, is a war biopic based on Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. Opening up about late Dharmendra’s final performance, Amitabh wrote, “Ikkis is the last precious memory for us, left for millions of fans. An artist wants to practice art till his last breath. And this is what my friend, my family, my idol, Dharmendra Deol Ji did. Dharamji was not just a person; he was a feeling. And a feeling never lets anyone go. He is always with us as a memory, as a blessing.”Sriram Raghavan, who directed the war film, also shared his memories of working with the legendary actor. He said, “I am very blessed. His last film is something where I think he is extraordinary.”
NEW DELHI: GST collections rose 6.1% to Rs 1,74,550 crore, driven by a surge in levies on imports. The numbers, that do not include compensation cess, which has been withdrawn for all goods barring tobacco and pan masala, provide confidence to govt that the mop up (for sales in Nov) has increased despite an overhaul of the tax regime, which saw rates slashed on 375 goods and services. In Dec 2024, including compensation cess, the overall collection was estimated at Rs 1,76,857 crore. Compared to that level, the collection in Dec 2025 was 1.1% higher at Rs 1,78,788 crore (including Rs 4,238 crore cess from tobacco and pan masala) – indicating that the tax cuts have boosted consumption. Govt had said that collections may be affected for a few months but will start rising as consumption picks up.
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“Gross collection growth of 6.1% (Dec) and 8.6% on cumulative basis (Aril-Dec) indicates that consumption has certainly been on the upswing and the volume growth in many businesses is making up for the lower rates associated with these volumes. Healthy GDP data indicates that economic growth has increased and the lower (GST) rates are encouraging increased consumption in many sectors,” said M S Mani, partner at consulting firm Deloitte India. The numbers showed that collections from domestic sources in Dec 2025 were 1.2% higher at Rs 1,22,574 crore, while those from imports rose 19.7% to Rs 51,977 crore. “The current moderation in domestic GST collections growth aligns with expectations following govt’s GST rate rationalisation, a move prioritising long-term tax harmony over immediate gains,” said Saurabh Agarwal, tax partner at EY India. On a net basis, GST collections were 2.2% higher at Rs 1,45,570 crore as refunds shot up 31% to Rs 28,980 crore, especially on domestic collections. While restructuring GST, govt had also sought to harmonise refunds. Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Haryana, Sikkim and Bihar reported healthy double-digit growth, while Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha saw the sharpest decline.
Former Australia all-rounder Darren Lehmann took a light-hearted dig at his former teammate Jason Gillespie over a prediction about Afghanistan for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Lehmann said that the Afghan team will not qualify for the semifinals despite playing in spin-friendly subcontinent conditions.
On Wednesday, December 31, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) named a 15-player squad for the T20 World Cup. Rashid Khan will remain captain for the global event. Naveen-ul-Haq returned after recovering from a shoulder injury. The selectors intend to field a settled and fully fit group for the event.
Jason Gillespie made a bold prediction for the T20 World Cup on social media. The former Pakistan head coach stated that the Afghan team would reach the final.
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“Afghanistan will make the World T20 final,” Jason Gillespie wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
His former teammate Darren Lehmann said that Afghanistan would not only miss the final but also fail to come close, turning the prediction into a friendly online debate.
“I love ya Dizz but they won’t and won’t even get close,” Darren Lehmann replied.
I love ya Dizz but they won’t and won’t even get close . 👍👍🤣 https://t.co/ZY9cRhnuQB
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) January 1, 2026
The Afghan side had one of their best campaigns in the T20 World Cup 2024. They registered major wins over New Zealand in the group stage and Australia in the Super Eight. A tense victory over Bangladesh later confirmed their place in the semifinals.
However, their campaign ended on a disappointing note in the semifinal, where they were bowled out for just 56. South Africa chased the target comfortably, finishing the match inside nine overs.
However, reaching the semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup marked another big step forward for Afghanistan. Before the T20 World Cup 2026, Afghanistan will play a three-match T20I series against the United Arab Emirates on January 19, 21, and 22.
Darren Lehmann played much of his international career during Australia’s most dominant period, which limited his chances despite strong form. He featured in only 27 Tests and 117 ODIs because batting spots were occupied by players like Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, and the Waugh brothers.
The former all-rounder scored 1,798 Test runs at an average of 44.95 and amassed 3,078 ODI runs at an average of 38.96. He also contributed with the ball, taking 67 international wickets with his left-arm spin. Lehmann was part of Australia’s World Cup-winning squads in 1999 and 2003.
After retiring, Lehmann made a successful move into coaching. He took over as Australia’s head coach in June 2013, led the team to two Ashes series wins, and guided them to the 2015 World Cup title at home. He became only the second person to win a World Cup as both a player and a coach. Lehmann also won the IPL as a coach in 2009 with the Deccan Chargers.
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