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Global geopolitics, markets and policy signals set a volatile tone as the week opened. In a dramatic development with wide diplomatic implications, deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was brought before a US court on drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges, drawing sharp reactions from China and renewed calls from the UK for a peaceful transition in Venezuela.
Back home, Indian equity markets pulled back from record highs, with benchmark indices ending lower as selling pressure emerged in select heavyweights, even as broader cues stayed mixed. Focus is also shifting to the road ahead for India’s economy in 2026, with a CNBC-TV18 poll capturing expectations on growth, inflation and fiscal trends amid rising global uncertainty.
Energy and trade dynamics remained in the spotlight, with think tanks warning that the United States is pushing India towards a difficult decision on Russian oil imports.
Closer home, key domestic developments added further layers. The Supreme Court’s ruling in the 2020 Delhi riots case — denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam while granting conditional relief to other accused — kept legal and civil liberty debates in focus. In sport and regional diplomacy, Bangladesh’s decision not to play its T20 World Cup matches in India, along with the ban on IPL broadcasts, underlined how geopolitical frictions are increasingly spilling over into cricketing ties.
Stay with us for all the latest updates and expert takes—there’s plenty to unpack!
Maduro is taken to a US courthouse for his first appearance on drug trafficking charges
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday, January 5, in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York.
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China condemns US’ ‘blatant use of force’ against Venezuela
China on Monday condemned what it described as the United States’ blatant use of force against Venezuela, warning that the actions undermine international law and regional stability.
Read More Here
ALSO READ: UK calls for ‘peaceful transition’ after US operation to capture Venezuela President
Market at Close | Sensex drops 322 points, Nifty ends below 26,300 after record high
The equity benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty on Monday (January 5) after failing to sustain levels near record highs, with selling pressure seen across select heavyweight stocks. The Nifty slipped below the 26,300 mark despite touching a fresh lifetime high during the session, while market breadth tilted in favour of declines.
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What to expect from India’s economy in 2026: Key signals from a CNBC-TV18 poll
The poll captures how leading economists see growth, inflation, fiscal trends and the rupee shaping up in 2026 amid rising global uncertainty.
Read More Here
The US is forcing India to make a call on Russian oil: GTRI
India is being pushed towards a clear decision on its Russian oil imports as the threat of higher US tariffs sharpens, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said, according to ANI.
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Quick commerce & a gig worker: The anatomy of the business
Quick commerce has been the most innovative development in India’s consumption/retail environment in recent memory. At its forefront is the visible, omnipresent Gig Worker community.
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Delhi riots 2020: Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; allows others on 12 conditions
The Supreme Court on Monday, January 5, denied the bail plea of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots case of 2020, while allowing a conditional bail to the other five accused.
Read More Here
Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup matches in India, says sports adviser
Bangladesh will not play their Twenty20 World Cup matches in India after Mustafizur Rahman was released by his Indian Premier League team amid growing tensions between the countries, Bangladesh's sports adviser Asif Nazrul said on Sunday.
Read More Here
ALSO READ: Bangladesh bans IPL broadcast after Mustafizur's ouster from KKR
India to grow above 7%, rate cut room limited but rupee outlook improves: Citi India
Citi India expects India to grow above 7% in real terms with inflation near 3.8%, leaving room for limited monetary easing. Chief Economist Samiran Chakraborty said the rupee outlook could improve if the balance of payments turns surplus, while the RBI’s focus in 2026 is likely to be on liquidity and policy guidance rather than aggressive rate cuts.
Read more here
Beyond #Newsroom
Follow the CNBC-TV18 channel on WhatsApp
Catch crispy news updates on the go! - CNBCTV18 Minis
Watch all #videos under one segment- CNBCTV18 Binge
We bring you real-time updates and analysis of the stock market - Real-time market updates
We'll see you on Tuesday with another engaging 'Top 10@10.'
Back home, Indian equity markets pulled back from record highs, with benchmark indices ending lower as selling pressure emerged in select heavyweights, even as broader cues stayed mixed. Focus is also shifting to the road ahead for India’s economy in 2026, with a CNBC-TV18 poll capturing expectations on growth, inflation and fiscal trends amid rising global uncertainty.
Energy and trade dynamics remained in the spotlight, with think tanks warning that the United States is pushing India towards a difficult decision on Russian oil imports.
Closer home, key domestic developments added further layers. The Supreme Court’s ruling in the 2020 Delhi riots case — denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam while granting conditional relief to other accused — kept legal and civil liberty debates in focus. In sport and regional diplomacy, Bangladesh’s decision not to play its T20 World Cup matches in India, along with the ban on IPL broadcasts, underlined how geopolitical frictions are increasingly spilling over into cricketing ties.
Stay with us for all the latest updates and expert takes—there’s plenty to unpack!
Maduro is taken to a US courthouse for his first appearance on drug trafficking charges
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday, January 5, in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York.
Read More Here
China condemns US’ ‘blatant use of force’ against Venezuela
China on Monday condemned what it described as the United States’ blatant use of force against Venezuela, warning that the actions undermine international law and regional stability.
Read More Here
ALSO READ: UK calls for ‘peaceful transition’ after US operation to capture Venezuela President
Market at Close | Sensex drops 322 points, Nifty ends below 26,300 after record high
The equity benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty on Monday (January 5) after failing to sustain levels near record highs, with selling pressure seen across select heavyweight stocks. The Nifty slipped below the 26,300 mark despite touching a fresh lifetime high during the session, while market breadth tilted in favour of declines.
Read More Here
What to expect from India’s economy in 2026: Key signals from a CNBC-TV18 poll
The poll captures how leading economists see growth, inflation, fiscal trends and the rupee shaping up in 2026 amid rising global uncertainty.
Read More Here
The US is forcing India to make a call on Russian oil: GTRI
India is being pushed towards a clear decision on its Russian oil imports as the threat of higher US tariffs sharpens, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said, according to ANI.
Read More Here
Quick commerce & a gig worker: The anatomy of the business
Quick commerce has been the most innovative development in India’s consumption/retail environment in recent memory. At its forefront is the visible, omnipresent Gig Worker community.
Read More Here
Delhi riots 2020: Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; allows others on 12 conditions
The Supreme Court on Monday, January 5, denied the bail plea of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots case of 2020, while allowing a conditional bail to the other five accused.
Read More Here
Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup matches in India, says sports adviser
Bangladesh will not play their Twenty20 World Cup matches in India after Mustafizur Rahman was released by his Indian Premier League team amid growing tensions between the countries, Bangladesh's sports adviser Asif Nazrul said on Sunday.
Read More Here
ALSO READ: Bangladesh bans IPL broadcast after Mustafizur's ouster from KKR
India to grow above 7%, rate cut room limited but rupee outlook improves: Citi India
Citi India expects India to grow above 7% in real terms with inflation near 3.8%, leaving room for limited monetary easing. Chief Economist Samiran Chakraborty said the rupee outlook could improve if the balance of payments turns surplus, while the RBI’s focus in 2026 is likely to be on liquidity and policy guidance rather than aggressive rate cuts.
Read more here
Beyond #Newsroom
Follow the CNBC-TV18 channel on WhatsApp
Catch crispy news updates on the go! - CNBCTV18 Minis
Watch all #videos under one segment- CNBCTV18 Binge
We bring you real-time updates and analysis of the stock market - Real-time market updates
We'll see you on Tuesday with another engaging 'Top 10@10.'
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