"Can't eat, can't sleep": owners of Swiss bar speak out after fire kills 47, injures 113

The alarm was raised around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday local time, minutes after the fire erupted. Local authorities deployed 41 ambulances, 13 helicopters, and over 150 medical personnel to the scene. An area of 100 meters around the bar was cordoned off, and crowds gathered near the police line, hugging and crying, with flowers and candles laid for the victims, reports Xinhua news agency. Jan 3, 2026
Gold, silver prices drop ahead of key US inflation data

Gold, silver prices volatile at start of 2026; outlook stays positive

Gold futures with February expiry eased moderately down 0.04 per cent, settling at Rs 1,35,752 on MCX on Friday. The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold closed the week at Rs 1,34,782 up from Rs 1,33,195 at the year end, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA). Jan 3, 2026

Mumbai mayor will be Marathi and Hindu: Fadnavis

"Do not assume that the Marathi vote bank belongs to others and not the BJP. If Marathi voters hadn't supported us, we wouldn't have seen our candidates winning across three consecutive elections," he said. Jan 3, 2026
India's forex reserves rise by $3.2 billion to $696.6 billion

India's forex reserves rise by $3.2 billion to $696.6 billion

The rise in reserves also reflects the central bank's efforts to manage liquidity and ensure stability in the foreign exchange market. The RBI has stated that it closely monitors developments in the forex market and intervenes when necessary to maintain orderly market conditions. Jan 3, 2026
Sensex, Nifty end higher as strong rupee lift market sentiment

Nifty Rises Over 1% This Week; Banks, Auto Stocks Lead Rally

Conversely, FMCG index dipped 4 per cent for the week after the government announced a higher excise duty on cigarettes. Broader indices outperformed benchmark indices for the week, with the Nifty Midcap100 up 1.74 per cent, while Nifty Smallcap100 edged up 0.77 per cent. Jan 3, 2026