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Bhavish Aggarwal pares nearly 2.2% stake Ola Electric Mobility in three days

BUSINESS

Bhavish Aggarwal pares nearly 2.2% stake Ola Electric Mobility in three days

Bhavish Aggarwal Stake Sale: Due to consistent selling by promoter, Ola Electric Mobility maintained its downtrend and hit all-time closing low of Rs 31.26, down 5 percent with higher volumes

After parents refuse to accept his interfaith marriage, man kills them; chops bodies into pieces and throws into river in UP

INDIA

After parents refuse to accept his interfaith marriage, man kills them; chops bodies into pieces and throws into river in UP

Ambesh's sister Vandana had told the police that her parents and her brother had been missing and that Ambesh had informed her on December 8 that the parents had left the house following an argument and he was going to look for them.

An appointment, a joke, and rice balls: The wholesome Priyanka–Gadkari moment Lok Sabha didn’t see coming | Watch

INDIA

An appointment, a joke, and rice balls: The wholesome Priyanka–Gadkari moment Lok Sabha didn’t see coming | Watch

A Lok Sabha exchange led to an instant meeting between Priyanka Gandhi and Nitin Gadkari, offering a rare moment of cross-party dialogue this session.

Mehbooba Mufti started the trend: Omar Abdullah's reminder amid hijab row involving Nitish Kumar

INDIA

Mehbooba Mufti started the trend: Omar Abdullah's reminder amid hijab row involving Nitish Kumar

Calling Kumar’s action an exposure of his “true colours” as an ally of what he described as a communal party, Abdullah alleged that forcibly pulling at a woman’s veil was not without precedent in Jammu and Kashmir, and pointed directly at Mufti for it.

Bengaluru airport pick-up rules spark backlash: Rapido, Namma Yatri warn of longer walks and higher fares

INDIA

Bengaluru airport pick-up rules spark backlash: Rapido, Namma Yatri warn of longer walks and higher fares

According to BIAL officials, only authorised taxi operators-KSTDC, Mega, Uber, Ola, Quick Ride, OHM Electric Cabs and WTI-are allowed to pick up passengers from the kerbside, while other operators must wait in designated parking areas.

PET preform closures manufacturer Bai Kakaji Polymers to launch IPO on December 23; check price band, size

BUSINESS

PET preform closures manufacturer Bai Kakaji Polymers to launch IPO on December 23; check price band, size

Bai Kakaji Polymers IPO | The public issue comprises of entirely fresh issue of 56.54 lakh equity shares.

Snowfall in Saudi Arabia? Viral video shows unusual weather, internet divided over whether it is real | Watch

WORLD

Snowfall in Saudi Arabia? Viral video shows unusual weather, internet divided over whether it is real | Watch

While the visuals appeared extraordinary, snowfall in northern Saudi Arabia is not unprecedented and this is not the first time it has happened.

Zero-coupon bonds can be issued at reduced face value of Rs 10,000, SEBI tweaks norms

MARKETS

Zero-coupon bonds can be issued at reduced face value of Rs 10,000, SEBI tweaks norms

Market participants had highlighted the usefulness of zero-coupon instruments, which enable investors to earn returns through the difference between the issue price and face value, effectively providing compounded returns without interim interest payments.

Bharti Airtel appoints Shashwat Sharma as MD & CEO for 5 years, effective Jan 1, 2026

BUSINESS

Bharti Airtel appoints Shashwat Sharma as MD & CEO for 5 years, effective Jan 1, 2026

Bharti Airtel also appointed Soumen Ray as its group chief financial officer

Oben Electric raises Rs 85 crore in pre-Series B round to fund retail expansion, product launches

BUSINESS

Oben Electric raises Rs 85 crore in pre-Series B round to fund retail expansion, product launches

The round saw participation from investors including Raj K Soin, Musa Dakri and Ramesh Bhutada. With this infusion, Oben Electric’s total funding to date stands at Rs 285 crore.

What’s spooking Opposition about the SHANTI Bill: Safety, sovereignty, and who pays if things go wrong

INDIA

What’s spooking Opposition about the SHANTI Bill: Safety, sovereignty, and who pays if things go wrong

The SHANTI Bill to open India’s nuclear sector to private players triggered sharp opposition in Parliament, with MPs flagging safety, liability and sovereignty risks.

Reliance Consumer buys major stake in nutrition brand Udhaiyams Agro Foods

BUSINESS

Reliance Consumer buys major stake in nutrition brand Udhaiyams Agro Foods

As part of the transaction, RCPL infused Rs 380 crore into the company through a preferential allotment of 1.52 lakh equity shares at a price of Rs 25,000 per share, according to regulatory filings from November 24.

Securities Market Code Bill introduced in Lok Sabha: Here are major proposed reforms

BUSINESS

Securities Market Code Bill introduced in Lok Sabha: Here are major proposed reforms

The number of Members of SEBI Board is proposed to be increased up to 15 from current provision of 9 members under the SEBI Act

'Make Thar buyers take a psychological test': 65-year-old drives onto railway track, gets stuck, video goes viral | Watch

INDIA

'Make Thar buyers take a psychological test': 65-year-old drives onto railway track, gets stuck, video goes viral | Watch

SUV drove onto railway tracks at Dimapur station late Tuesday, got stuck and was removed safely; driver detained, RPF registers case under Railways Act.

Vodafone Idea subsidiary raises Rs 3,300 crore via issuance of NCDs

BUSINESS

Vodafone Idea subsidiary raises Rs 3,300 crore via issuance of NCDs

'The fundraise saw strong interest exceeding the NCD issuance, from a diversified group of marquee investors,' says the telco

'Active role in conspiracy': NIA arrests ninth accused in Red Fort blast probe, held from Delhi

INDIA

'Active role in conspiracy': NIA arrests ninth accused in Red Fort blast probe, held from Delhi

NIA arrested Yasir Ahmad Dar, ninth accused in the Red Fort car blast case, from Delhi. Agency alleges a role in the conspiracy; probe continues.

Accenture beats Q1 revenue forecast, to discontinue AI revenue reporting

BUSINESS

Accenture beats Q1 revenue forecast, to discontinue AI revenue reporting

The IT consulting firm reported revenue of $18.74 billion, compared with analysts' average estimate of $18.52 billion.

'Woman can refuse job or go hell': Giriraj Singh under fire for comment on Nitish Kumar hijab row

POLITICS

'Woman can refuse job or go hell': Giriraj Singh under fire for comment on Nitish Kumar hijab row

If someone is going to collect an appointment letter, should they not show their face? Is this some Islamic country? Nitish Kumar acted as a guardian, says Singh.

Tenants murder landlady after she asks for 4 months' pending rent, stuff body in suitcase in Ghaziabad

INDIA

Tenants murder landlady after she asks for 4 months' pending rent, stuff body in suitcase in Ghaziabad

Police suspect that when Deepshikha came to confront them, there was an altercation and the Guptas ended up killing her and stuffed her body into a suitcase.

LG Electronics India shares settle 2% lower as brokerage ICICI Securities sees weak Q3

BUSINESS

LG Electronics India shares settle 2% lower as brokerage ICICI Securities sees weak Q3

ICICI Securities maintained a ‘buy’ rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1,875, citing confidence in the company’s medium-term prospects.

Karnataka passes hate speech bill amid BJP uproar: What is it and how it seeks to penalise hate crimes?

INDIA

Karnataka passes hate speech bill amid BJP uproar: What is it and how it seeks to penalise hate crimes?

The BJP leaders raised a strong voice against the Karnataka government and opposed the Bill when it was presented by Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara. Speaker UT Khader, however, tabled the Bill and it was accepted.

PM Modi conferred with Order of Oman

BUSINESS

PM Modi conferred with Order of Oman

This is the latest addition to PM Modi’s distinguished list of over 28 highest civilian awards from foreign nations, including recent honours such as Ethiopia’s Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia and Kuwait’s Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer.

Population boom or data gone rogue? Probe ordered as Yavatmal panchayat with 1,500 people logs 27,000 births in three months

INDIA

Population boom or data gone rogue? Probe ordered as Yavatmal panchayat with 1,500 people logs 27,000 births in three months

The figure is statistically impossible and far exceeds even district-level birth numbers, officials said.

G Ram G Bill row: Mamata renames Bengal job guarantee scheme after Mahatma Gandhi

POLITICS

G Ram G Bill row: Mamata renames Bengal job guarantee scheme after Mahatma Gandhi

Banerjee says if some political parties 'failed to show respect to our national icons, we will do it', without directly naming the BJP.

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