INDIA
8 elephants die in Assam after Rajdhani Express collision, 5 coaches derailed
Railway officials said no passengers were injured, however, eight elephants were killed in the accident, which occurred around 2.17 am on December 20
INDIA
Centre gives one-week ultimatum to Delhi-NCR authorities to improve air quality: ‘Strict action must’
Expressing concern over the persistence of poor air quality in Delhi-NCR, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav announced that from January 2026 onwards reviews of action plans will be held every month at the ministerial level
INDIA
Passenger alleges assault by Air India Express pilot at Delhi Airport; airline suspends employee
The announcement came after Ankit Dhawan, a passenger, publicly alleged on microblogging site X that he had been assaulted by one of the airline’s pilots, identified as Captain Virender Sejwal.
BUSINESS
Bandhan AMC files draft documents for first SIF, Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund
Bandhan AMC’s filing places it among a growing number of fund houses looking to use the SIF route to cater to sophisticated and high-net-worth investors seeking differentiated return profiles.
MARKETS
Infosys ADR spike likely triggered by data-feed glitch, says Chronicle Journal
A report by the American publication points to ticker-mapping error and algorithmic buying as cause of sharp US rally
CITY
Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR amid severe AQI; airport, aviation ministry issue advisories
All measures under GRAP Stage-IV have been implemented by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in response to the worsening air quality
WORLD
Bangladesh unrest live highlights: 10 arrested over lynching of Hindu man in Mymensingh
Bangladesh unrest live: The interim government said Hadi’s janaza will be held at 2 pm at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
PODCAST
Rupee’s comeback, SHANTI Bill fallout & why you should wait to buy a car | MC Editor's Picks
In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks we bring you reports on the Rupee’s comeback, the surge in investment linked remittances, how the G-Ram-G Bill changes MGNREGA, what lies ahead of the SHANTI Bill & what’s the deciding factor for someone to get hired? Tune in.
WORLD
'Suffocating' control? Meta’s AI star reportedly says Zuckerberg’s 'micromanagement' is slowing everything
Wang believes Zuckerberg’s micromanagement of Meta’s AI drive is “suffocating” progress. He has told associates that tight oversight is slowing decision-making and execution
INDIA
Gujarat deletes 73.7 lakh names in draft voter roll after SIR; claims window open till Jan 18
Gujarat’s draft electoral roll after SIR deletes 73.7 lakh names, taking voters to 4.34 crore. Claims and objections are open till January 18, 2026.
BUSINESS
YouTube, Google Search hit by widespread outage in India and US; users report loading failures
YouTube and Google Search faced a widespread outage in India and the US, with Downdetector logging thousands of complaints and no official update yet from Google.
BUSINESS
Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality raises over Rs 100 crore via anchor book ahead of IPO
Gujarat Kidney IPO | The Gujarat-based hospital chain is set to launch its IPO for the public on December 22, targetting to raise Rs 250.8 crore via initial share sale of 2.2 crore equity shares at the upper price band of Rs 108-114 per share.
BUSINESS
HDFC Mutual Fund picks up over 0.5% stake in Medi Assist Healthcare, CPP Investment Board exits Powergrid InvIT
Powergrid InvIT saw significant gap-down on Friday, closing 3.85 percent lower at Rs 89.16 amid strong volumes after exchange of units.
BUSINESS
Infosys ADR soars 40% after massive short squeeze, triggers trading halt
Stock lending recall far exceeds daily volumes, forcing frantic short-covering in thinly traded ADR.
BUSINESS
China to allow export of rare-earth metals for civilian use
Amid the tariff war with the US, China has announced export control measures on rare earths, putting a squeeze on the precious metals.
PODCAST
Ather's insurance foray, Jar’s $100 million fundraise, Krafton’s ₹6,000 crore India bet, and why AI talent may shift to India | MC Tech3
Jar is back in fundraising mode with talks to raise over $100 million at a sharply higher valuation. Krafton teams up with Korean heavyweights to launch a ₹6,000 crore India-focused tech fund. And Cognizant’s chief AI officer explains why tightening US immigration rules could push global AI talent toward India. We break down the three big stories on this edition of Tech 3 podcast and also tell you why Ather is foraying into insurance.
BUSINESS
As investors triple, SEBI Chief warns: Governance is non-negotiable, India’s booming markets can’t absorb lapses
SEBI says India’s Rs 470 trillion market now needs stronger governance, tighter disclosures and IPO reforms as investor numbers triple and risks amplify.
BUSINESS
FIIs net buy shares worth Rs 1831 crore, DIIs net buy Rs 5723 crore on December 19
At close, the Sensex was up 447.55 points or 0.53 percent at 84,929.36, and the Nifty was up 150.85 points or 0.58 percent at 25,966.40.
BUSINESS
Premium baby gear startup Loopie raises Rs 7.2 crore led by Sauce VC, Hyperscale Ventures, Patni Family Office
The fundraise comes amid rising investor activity in the baby care segment, with specialised brands and vertical quick-commerce models gaining traction.
INDIA
Big reforms in 15 sittings: What Parliament passed this Winter Session
Parliament passed key insurance, nuclear and excise Bills in the Winter Session, raising insurance FDI to 100% and opening nuclear power to private participation.
INDIA
Man kills stranger after he refuses to give him money to buy alcohol in Andhra Pradesh
Tataji refused to give the minor any money for liquor since they did not even know each other. This allegedly led to an argument.
BUSINESS
Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO GMP rises as subscription begins on Monday; check key details
Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO share allotment is expected by December 26, while shares are proposed to be listed on December 30.
BUSINESS
India sees highest foreign inflows in eight months as global risk appetite improves: Elara Capital
Elara noted that inflows of this size into US equities have been relatively infrequent (only 4 times) in recent years and have, in some past instances, coincided with market peaks. The brokerage said that if markets fail to build on recent gains, the likelihood of a near-term correction typically increases.
INDIA
Relief for NCP leader Manikrao Kokate in 1995 case, HC grants bail on Rs 1 lakh bond
