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LPG Shortage Crisis in India Puts Hotels and Restaurants at Risk of Closure

India’s hospitality sector is facing growing uncertainty as a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders threatens to disrupt the operations of hotels, restaurants and food businesses across the country. Industry bodies say many establishments are struggling to obtain cooking gas supplies as global energy markets remain volatile due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Bharat Coking Coal IPO
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Bharat Coking Coal IPO 2026 Opens on January 9: Key IPO Details

The Bharat Coking Coal IPO is scheduled to open for public subscription on January 9, 2026, making it the first mainboard initial public offering of the year. Bharat Coking Coal Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited, will keep the issue open until January 13, 2026. The IPO has generated interest among investors due to the company’s strong presence in the coking coal segment and the inclusion of a shareholder quota for existing Coal India investors.

Oil Prices Fall
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Oil Prices Fall as Markets Absorb Venezuela Shock

Global financial markets showed surprising calm as oil prices fall following the dramatic U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Despite the geopolitical weight of the operation, investors responded with measured moves rather than panic, highlighting confidence that near-term economic disruptions will remain limited.

Oil prices slipped modestly on Monday, January 5, 2026, while precious metals surged, reflecting a classic hedging strategy rather than broad risk aversion. U.S. benchmark crude later traded at $56.96 per barrel, down 36 cents,

USSD scam
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USSD Scam Alert: Dialling This Code Can Empty Your Account

Cybercrime authorities have issued a fresh warning about a USSD scam that is silently putting mobile phone users at risk. Unlike common online frauds that rely on fake links or malicious apps, this scam does not require internet access. Instead, it abuses standard telecom features that exist on almost every mobile phone, making it harder for users to recognize the threat before financial damage occurs.

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women
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India Women vs Sri Lanka Women: Mandhana Shines in 4th T20I

India Women continued their dominant run in the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka Women with a comprehensive 30-run victory in the 4th T20I International, extending their lead to 4-0. The match was played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, where the hosts delivered one of their most commanding performances in women’s T20 cricket history.
Despite having already sealed the series, Harmanpreet Kaur’s India Women showed no signs of complacency. After losing the toss and being asked to bat first, India produced a batting masterclass, posting a mammoth 221/2, which stands as their highest-ever total in women’s T20I cricket.

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