INDIA
Defence acquisition overhaul on cards with graded local content, single-vendor mode: Report
The mandate is to accelerate procurement for military modernisation while aligning acquisition rules with Aatmanirbharta and Make in India objectives
BUSINESS
Rupee extends slide, hits new record low of 91.05 against US dollar
On December 15, the currency slipped to fresh record low of 90.7850, extending its year-to-date decline to about 6 percent
BUSINESS
IPO action today: ICICI Prudential AMC bidding enters final day; KSH International IPO opens with anchor backing
ICICI Prudential AMC IPO enters its final day of bidding today after seeing a sharp acceleration in demand on Day 2. The KSH International IPO opens for public subscription today and will remain open until December 18.
INDIA
As cities choke on toxic smog, nearly 50% posts in pollution control panels in India remain vacant
Apart from the Central Pollution Control Board, there are 28 state pollution control boards and 8 pollution control committees that work in the UTs and the NCT of Delhi.
BUSINESS
From shrimps to sparkle: Gems and jewellery show early resilience to US tariffs
For years, the US has been the largest destination for Indian gems and jewellery exports, with shipments valued at nearly USD 10 billion in 2023–24
BUSINESS
Will Nifty Make A Dash At 26,100 On F&O Expiry Day? | Opening Bell Live
INDIA
Indian Army displays Turkish-made kamikaze drone shot down during Operation Sindoor
The drone, identified as a Yiiha-class unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), was launched from Lahore International Airport with Jalandhar as its intended target.
INDIA
India News Live: PM Modi arrives in Ethiopia, begins 2-day state trip at PM Abiy Ahmed’s invitation
PM Modi in Jordan live updates: Recalling historic trade routes, PM Modi said, “There was a time when trade took place from Gujarat to Europe via Petra. We will need to revive our old links for our future prosperity.”
BUSINESS
Nifty, Sensex eye muted opening amid global uncertainty, markets eye key US data
Weak global cues are likely to weigh on investor sentiment, which may see the domestic benchmarks Nifty 50 and Sensex seeing a quiet open in trade.
BUSINESS
Newgen Software shares rise on order win of Rs 16.5 crore from a leading bank
Newgen Software Technologies Share Price | A leading bank in India has awarded a contract of Rs 16.53 crore.
BUSINESS
BL Kashyap shares gain 4% on winning order worth Rs 616 crore from Sattva CKC
BL Kashyap and Sons Share Price | The company share price declined 22 percent in last 3 months.
BUSINESS
Lightspeed Venture Partners mops up more than $9 billion across six funds
According to the firm, the funds will be deployed across seed, early-stage, growth and later-stage investments globally, spanning sectors such as artificial intelligence, enterprise software, fintech, healthcare and consumer technology.
BUSINESS
ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Day 3 GMP: Rs 10,603-crore IPO closes with 39x subscription, check latest GMP
ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Day 3 GMP: Retail interest improved further on the third and final day of public bidding.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: HCLTech, RBL Bank, Atlantaa, Zydus Life, Ion Exchange, Solex Energy, BL Kashyap, Intellect Design, Senores in focus on 16 December
Stocks to Watch, 16 December: Stocks like Senores Pharmaceuticals, Arvind SmartSpaces, Ion Exchange India, Zydus Lifesciences, Solex Energy, Westlife Foodworld, Atlantaa, KNR Constructions, Delhivery, B L Kashyap and Sons, Intellect Design Arena, HCL Technologies, RBL Bank, and Geojit Financial Services will be in focus on December 16.
WORLD
Kabaddi player Balachauria killed in Mohali, Bambiha gang claims revenge for Moosewala murder
Kabaddi player Rana Balachauria was shot dead in Mohali by assailants on a motorcycle. The Bambiha gang claimed responsibility, citing revenge for Sidhu Moosewala, sparking political outrage in Punjab.
INDIA
Indian Army reveals Lahore-launched Turkish drone shot down during Operation Sindoor
the Turkish-origin Yiiha drone was shot down on May 10 while heading towards Jalandhar.
INDIA
Man fakes death to use insurance payout for home loan, caught through chats with girlfriend
To mislead the authorities and convince his family that he was dead, Chavan reportedly left his bracelet near the victim.
BUSINESS
Promoter BNP Paribas sells 14.7% stake Geojit Financial; Equity Intelligence, ICICI Pru Life, Bajaj Allianz Life among buyers 13.6% shares
Perhaps, Geojit Financial Services seems to have reacted to the large number of transactions, rising 7.9 percent to Rs 75.44 amid high volumes.
INDIA
PM Modi hails Jordan’s stand against terrorism, calls it a ‘strong message to humanity’
During delegation-level talks with King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein in Amman, PM Modi said India and Jordan share a “common and clear position” against terrorism.
TECHNOLOGY
Bengaluru airport tops Digi Yatra adoption as app downloads surge to 1.9 crore
Facial recognition-based platform sees fastest uptake at Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai as usage expands across 24 airports
INDIA
'Everything fine': Shashi Tharoor cites prior commitments after skipping Congress' Ramlila Maidan rally
.On Sunday, Congress held a 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod' rally at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, heightening the party's campaign against alleged electoral irregularities. The party intensified its campaign over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls.
SPORTS
Arjuna Ranatunga, Sri Lanka’s World Cup-winning captain, to be arrested on corruption charges
A travel ban has been imposed on Dhammika by the magistrate. Arjuna Ranatunga's brother is a dual citizen of Sri Lanka and the United States. The next hearing has been scheduled for March 13, 2026, according to the same news agency.
BUSINESS
KSH International raises Rs 213 crore from 10 anchor investors ahead of Rs 710-crore IPO
KSH International IPO | The initial public offering comprises of fresh issuance of shares worth Rs 420 crore, and an offer-for-sale of Rs 290 crore worth shares.
INDIA
Ruckus at Bengaluru’s Yeshwantpur station; three detained for pulling Vasco Express alarm chain, assaulting RPF personnel
Around 14 passengers allegedly disrupted the departure of Goa-bound train on Monday afternoon, forcing security personnel to intervene.
