Will market volatility continue into the New Year despite festive optimism? Expert answers

In this special report, the focus is on the severe cold wave that has gripped the Kashmir valley. Sunday night was recorded as the season's coldest in Srinagar, with the temperature dropping to minus 6 degrees Celsius. The report highlights that other areas, especially the hill stations of Kashmir, are experiencing even more extreme conditions with temperatures falling to between minus 8 and minus 12 degrees. The speaker notes that 'The second coldest habitat of the earth, Dras area of the Kargil has witnessed minus 25 degree temperatures during the night.' According to the Meteorological department, this cold wave is expected to continue, with a new western disturbance likely to bring more snowfall to both hilly and plain areas of the valley after January 19.

In this special report from Chandigarh, the focus is on the severe cold wave impacting the region. The bone-chilling weather has led to significant disruptions in transportation, with both railways and airways affected. The report highlights that a train to Gujarat from Chandigarh was delayed by one and a half hours, and several other trains and flights have been delayed or cancelled due to dense fog. The meteorological department has issued orange and yellow alerts for the coming days, advising citizens to avoid going outdoors unless necessary. The report captures the difficult conditions, noting that people 'will have to bear this weather bone chilling uh weather conditions' and are taking measures to keep warm.

In this India Today report, journalist Shivani Sharma analyses Israel's response to ongoing protests in Iran. Sharma notes that Israel is sending a 'sympathy wave' to the Iranian people, which is in Israel's strategic interest. The report details statements from Israel's Netanyahu, who is quoted as saying 'the people of Israel and the entire world are in awe of the immense courage of Iranian citizens and that Israel supports their struggle for freedom and strongly condemns the mass killings of innocent civilians'. Israel has stated it is closely monitoring the developments in Iran and has backed the protesters while condemning the deaths of civilians.

In this special report, India Today's Shivani Sharma details the escalating nationwide protests across Iran, which have resulted in at least 203 deaths. As demonstrations spread to over 90 cities, fueled by anger over inflation, Tehran has threatened retaliation against Israel and the United States. According to Sharma's report, Iranian President Massoud Pazishkian has 'accused the United States and Israel of fomenting these riots'. Pazishkian is calling on Iranians to separate themselves from what he terms 'rioters and terrorists'. The protesters' demands are reportedly escalating from economic grievances to calls for an end to the nation's clerical rule, marking a significant political shift in the country.