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Japan's Nikkei extends fall as rally loses steam

"The market priced in the best ‌political scenario where the LDP boosts seats at the election and Takaichi gets backing for spending plans that the stock market has high expectations on."

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Redmi Note 15 Pro, Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G India Launch Date Reportedly Leaked

The Redmi Note 15 Pro Series 5G will be launched in India soon, according to a report. The lineup, comprising Redmi Note 15 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, was introduced in the global markets in December. While the company has only teased about their availability in India, their launch date has now been leaked. The Redmi handsets are expected to arrive as the latest addition to the Redmi Note 15 Series in India, following the debut of the vanilla Redmi Note 15 5G earlier this month.

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FIIs boost stake in Suzlon Energy to 23.73% in December quarter

On the performance front, Suzlon Energy has delivered a muted return over the past year, declining nearly 14%, but its long-term performance over three years has been remarkable, delivering nearly 400% gains for investors. Analysts remain optimistic, with Trendlyne data showing a “STRONG BUY” consensus from 10 analysts, and an average price target implying upside potential of around 45% from current levels.

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Pankaj Tibrewal on AI, capital markets and where investors should focus in 2026

Indian investors are focusing on midcap IT companies, private banks, and hard assets. Midcap IT firms are expected to grow faster due to AI adoption. Private banks are set for earnings growth after a period of consolidation. Hard assets like metals will benefit from supply constraints. These sectors offer opportunities for patient investors as the market prepares for future growth.

US visa: Some Indian cities offer quicker interview slots; check waiting time for Mumbai, Delhi & others

US visa interview wait times for Indian applicants show significant variation across cities and visa types. While Hyderabad and Kolkata offer faster appointments for visitor visas, Mumbai and New Delhi face longer delays. Student visa processing is generally quicker, with New Delhi providing the earliest slots. Employment visa availability also differs, with Mumbai showing the shortest wait.