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Rahul Gandhi shreds Centre amid MGNREGA vs G Ram G: 'PM Modi’s targets are clear'

INDIA

Rahul Gandhi shreds Centre amid MGNREGA vs G Ram G: 'PM Modi’s targets are clear'

The Congress leader added that women, Dalits and tribals will get hit the most due to “rationing of the jobs programme”.

Opposition leaders sleep outside Parliament in protest against VB–G RAM G Bill | Watch

POLITICS

Opposition leaders sleep outside Parliament in protest against VB–G RAM G Bill | Watch

This is an insult to India's poor, it is an insult to Mahatma Gandhi, it is an insult to Rabindranath Tagore, says Trinamool Congress leader Sagarika Ghosh.

Odisha BJP MLAs ask CM Majhi to review controversial 3-fold salary hike

POLITICS

Odisha BJP MLAs ask CM Majhi to review controversial 3-fold salary hike

BJP legislators say the Bills to enhance the salaries and allowances of MLAs, the chief minister, deputy chief ministers, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, ministers and others should be reconsidered.

FIIs dump financials, IT, FMCG in early December; oil & gas, metals, auto see buying

INDIA

FIIs dump financials, IT, FMCG in early December; oil & gas, metals, auto see buying

Heavy foreign outflows mark financials, IT and services, while oil and gas continues to attract steady inflows in the first half of December

Rupee continues easing, opens 10 paise higher at 90.15 against US dollar

BUSINESS

Rupee continues easing, opens 10 paise higher at 90.15 against US dollar

In the last three days, Indian rupee has appreciated 1.04 percent against the US dollar, according to the Bloomberg data.

Live-in relationships not illegal, rules HC while granting protection to 12 couples: 'May not be acceptable to all ...'

INDIA

Live-in relationships not illegal, rules HC while granting protection to 12 couples: 'May not be acceptable to all ...'

The court directed the police chiefs of the concerned districts to ensure immediate protection to these women in case anyone disrupts their peaceful living.

Nifty Eyes Rebound After 4-Day Slide; ICICI Pru AMC Makes D-Street Debut Today | Opening Bell Live

BUSINESS

Nifty Eyes Rebound After 4-Day Slide; ICICI Pru AMC Makes D-Street Debut Today | Opening Bell Live

The Nifty 50 failed to sustain its intraday recovery and ended flat with a negative bias on December 18, extending its downtrend for the fourth straight session and continuing the lower high–lower low formation. However, both the Nifty and Bank Nifty appear to have formed a bullish reversal-type pattern. The index managed to hold above the 50-day EMA and an upward-sloping support trendline on a closing basis. Experts say a rebound could face resistance in the 25,900–26,000 zone, while a decisive break below 25,750–25,700 may open the door for a deeper correction toward 25,500–25,450. Among stocks in focus today are IT names after Accenture’s earnings, while Bharti Airtel will be watched amid a series of senior leadership changes and Vodafone Idea is in focus after it raises Rs 3,300 crore NCD raise to fund growth. ICICI Prudential AMC makes its stock market debut following strong demand during its IPO. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Raja Venkatraman, Co-founder of NeoTrader, and Alok Agarwal, Head – Quant & Fund Manager at Alchemy Capital Management.

Assam gives ultimatum to 15 ‘declared foreigners’: Remove yourselves from India in 24 hours

INDIA

Assam gives ultimatum to 15 ‘declared foreigners’: Remove yourselves from India in 24 hours

The 15 people -- of whom six are women -- came from Bangladesh and have been living illegally in India, a Foreigner's Tribunal has ruled

TCS pilots AI-led cybersecurity protocols in wake of JLR breach

BUSINESS

TCS pilots AI-led cybersecurity protocols in wake of JLR breach

The cyber incident disrupted vehicle production, led to the exposure of employee data, and has triggered regulatory scrutiny and the risk of legal action against JLR, according to the report.

HCLTech to acquire HPE’s Telco Solutions business for $160 million

BUSINESS

HCLTech to acquire HPE’s Telco Solutions business for $160 million

As part of this agreement, nearly 1,500 engineering and telecom specialists from 39 countries will join HCLTech’s global delivery team to help scale the business.

Cooling US inflation may heat up local markets, GIFT Nifty signals positive open on firm global cues

BUSINESS

Cooling US inflation may heat up local markets, GIFT Nifty signals positive open on firm global cues

Indian equities are expected to open higher, with capital market stocks in focus amid ICICI Prudential AMC’s listing and SEBI’s expense ratio reforms.

‘Had a Muslim man lifted a Hindu woman’s veil…’: Omar Abdullah amid hijab row involving Nitish Kumar

POLITICS

‘Had a Muslim man lifted a Hindu woman’s veil…’: Omar Abdullah amid hijab row involving Nitish Kumar

His remarks came as several leaders came out in Nitish Kumar’s support, with union minister Giriraj Singh saying that he did nothing wrong

Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases the WHO technical report on training in Yoga

WORLD

Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases the WHO technical report on training in Yoga

A group of protesters staged a sit-in outside the Indian Assistant High Commission in Chattogram after news of the death of Sharif Osman bin Hadi

Who was Sharif Osman Hadi? Anti-India youth leader who died in Singapore week after being shot

WORLD

Who was Sharif Osman Hadi? Anti-India youth leader who died in Singapore week after being shot

Hadi was shot in Dhaka while travelling on a rickshaw a week ago, after two men on a motorbike followed him and opened fire before fleeing

ICICI Prudential AMC Share Price Live: Prudential Corp Holdings pares stake in ICICI Prudential AMC; ICICI Bank retains control

BUSINESS

ICICI Prudential AMC Share Price Live: Prudential Corp Holdings pares stake in ICICI Prudential AMC; ICICI Bank retains control

How are stocks performing after solid listing? Check current levels

Mutual fund rules change, what’s new in G RAM G & can AI pivot help TCS? | MC Editor's Picks

PODCAST

Mutual fund rules change, what’s new in G RAM G & can AI pivot help TCS? | MC Editor's Picks

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks we tell you how SEBI rules lower the fees paid by mutual fund houses, why India kept key sectors out of its FTA with Oman, if TCS will be able to turn its stock market fortunes, and why G Ram G is more than just a name change. Besides, find the latest from markets to ambitious government projects - tune in.

Stocks to Watch Today: HCLTech, ICICI Prudential AMC, GPT Infra, Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Niraj Cement, Biocon, Lupin, Ola Electric in focus on 19 December

BUSINESS

Stocks to Watch Today: HCLTech, ICICI Prudential AMC, GPT Infra, Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Niraj Cement, Biocon, Lupin, Ola Electric in focus on 19 December

Stocks to Watch, 19 December: Stocks like HCL Technologies, Bharti Airtel, GPT Infraprojects, Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Premier Energies, Niraj Cement Structurals, Biocon, Arisinfra Solutions, Lupin, InterGlobe Aviation, Mishra Dhatu Nigam, Shree Digvijay Cement Company, Ola Electric Mobility, and ICICI Prudential AMC will be in focus on December 19.

Bajaj Holdings, Swiggy among 4 to join F&O list from December 31st

MARKETS

Bajaj Holdings, Swiggy among 4 to join F&O list from December 31st

Inclusion of stocks in F&O boosts its liquidity, visibility, and trading opportunities, allowing investors to hedge portfolios.

True North sells over 45% stake in Shree Digvijay Cement Company to India Resurgence Fund

BUSINESS

True North sells over 45% stake in Shree Digvijay Cement Company to India Resurgence Fund

Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder and promoter, sold 2.83 crore equity shares (0.64 percent stake) in Ola Electric Mobility, the electric scooter maker, for Rs 90.3 crore at Rs 31.9 per share.

ED raids Unnao YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi, seizes luxury cars in online betting money laundering probe

INDIA

ED raids Unnao YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi, seizes luxury cars in online betting money laundering probe

Dwivedi also operates a YouTube channel, which officials say was used to actively promote betting and gambling apps. The promotional content reportedly helped expand the user base of these platforms, significantly widening the scale of illegal betting activity.

Four stocks including Swiggy, Waaree Energies to start trading in F&O effective December 31

BUSINESS

Four stocks including Swiggy, Waaree Energies to start trading in F&O effective December 31

Currently, total 208 stocks are available for trading in the NSE F&O segment.

Upcoming assembly polls to new rural employment law: Agenda for CWC meet on December 27

INDIA

Upcoming assembly polls to new rural employment law: Agenda for CWC meet on December 27

The G RAM G Bill to replace the UPA-era MGNREGA was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The Opposition has been strongly opposing the bill, accusing the government of insulting Mahatma Gandhi and diluting the provisions of MGNREGA.

More dry powder for Kae Capital and Speciale; Urban company rival Pronto's new funding round; and Mitsubishi's India chip play | MC Tech3

PODCAST

More dry powder for Kae Capital and Speciale; Urban company rival Pronto's new funding round; and Mitsubishi's India chip play | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Accenture beats Street estimates as AI demand lifts revenue, but signals a shift by stopping standalone AI disclosures. We track the funding rush into instant home services as Pronto and Snabbit challenge Urban Company. We also look at fresh dry powder from Speciale Invest and Kae Capital, Mitsubishi Electric’s early talks on chip packaging in India, and Coursera’s $2.5 billion all-stock acquisition of Udemy.

India–Oman joint statement: CEPA signed; focus on energy, maritime security, tech and diaspora welfare

BUSINESS

India–Oman joint statement: CEPA signed; focus on energy, maritime security, tech and diaspora welfare

India and Oman signed a CEPA during Modi’s Dec 17–18 visit, along with MoUs and a maritime vision document; both sides also discussed energy and trade.

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