INDIA
Why Nitin Nabin has been named BJP working president & not full-time party chief
Nitin Nabin is only the second person in BJP’s history to occupy the post of a working president. The first was JP Nadda, who held the post in 2019 after Amit Shah became the union home minister
BUSINESS
Saregama to invest in Bhansali Productions, announces strategic partnership
Bhansali Productions' immediate slate includes Love and War, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.
INDIA
Big boost for India's military might: Final batch of 3 US-made Apache attack choppers arrive at Hindon
Apache helicopters are equipped with state-of-the-art targeting systems that provide accurate data on the target in all weather conditions.
BUSINESS
Leela Palaces rises 5% as ICICI Securities initiates coverage with 'buy', sees up to 44% upside
ICICI Securities forecast a revenue growth rate of 16 percent and an EBITDA growth rate of 17 percent over FY26-28, supported by higher average room rates.
INDIA
'PM Modi has a deep dislike for 2 things': Rahul Gandhi amid MGNREGA row
Earlier today, senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi categorically stated that no bill should be tabled and passed because of someone's obsession and prejudice."
BUSINESS
IAMAI warns DoT’s sim-binding rules could disrupt digital services, miss fraud target
Industry body urges rethink, flags operational disruption and limited impact on cybercrime
BUSINESS
PB Fintech shares fall 5% as insurance bill proposes to cap agent commissions
PB Fintech share price: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today introduced the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025 in the Lok Sabha.
INDIA
Messi Tour chaos in Kolkata: Govt issues show-cause notices to DGP, CP; seeks reply in 24 hours
According to the Chief Secretary, the probe panel, acting on a preliminary enquiry report dated December 15, sought explanations from the DGP and the Bidhannagar CP within 24 hours on why large-scale mismanagement occurred.
BUSINESS
Kusha Kapila and Vimarsh Razdan’s Underneat raises $6 million in funding led by Fireside Ventures
The funding comes as the mass-premium shapewear brand crosses Rs 150 crore in ARR and turns EBITDA positive within eight months of launch.
BUSINESS
Ex–Good Glamm co-founder Naiyya Saggi’s appliances startup EDT raises $1.4 million led by Sauce VC
The pre-seed round marks Saggi’s return to consumer startups after her exit from Good Glamm Group and will be used to build a design- and R&D-led appliances portfolio spanning home, kitchen and personal care.
INDIA
US immigration shock: 60-year-old Indian woman detained during green card appointment after decades of stay
Babblejit or 'Bubbly' Kaur has an approved green card petition from her other daughter, a US citizen, and her husband, who also holds a green card, according to Long Beach Watchdog.
WORLD
Detailed designs, elegant rooms: Inside Al-Husseiniya Palace, where PM Modi had dinner in Jordan
The Al-Husseiniya Palace is an amalgamation of modern style and Arab-Islamic tradition with arches featuring detailed designs on the doors and walls. These designs show Jordanian and Islamic influences.
BUSINESS
Reliance Consumer Products relaunches 75-year-old SIL Foods
This marks Reliance Consumer Products' comprehensive foray into the foods category, beginning with SIL’s new portfolio across noodles, jams, ketchups, sauces and spreads, the company said.
INDIA
'Mahatma Gandhi not from my family, but...': Priyanka on rural jobs bill
Speaking in Lok Sabha, the Wayanad MP also said no law should be passed because of “someone’s obsession and prejudice”. The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 seeks to replace MGNREGA, which was implemented in 2006.
INDIA
Delhi environment minister Sirsa apologises over poor AQI: ‘Impossible for any elected govt to fix pollution in 9-10 months'
Addressing a press briefing on Tuesday, Sirsa said, “I would like to apologise to the people of Delhi and say that it is impossible for any elected government to reduce pollution levels entirely in 9-10 months”
INDIA
Jordan crown prince drives Modi: Why PM's visit to Amman is significant for India
The Jordan King was also one of the first world leaders who spoke to the PM after the Pahalgam terror attack. During the phone call on April 24, he condemned the attack.
BUSINESS
Nifty Breaks Below 25,900 As Rupee's Slide To 91 Spooks Sentiment| Closing Bell Live
Indian markets witnessed a sharp sell-off as the Nifty slipped below 25,900 and the rupee breached 91 against the dollar, hitting a new all-time low. All sectors ended in the red with IT and realty leading losses, while midcaps saw deeper cuts. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Osho Krishan, Sr. Analyst - Technical & Derivative Research, Angel One Ltd, Kuunal Shah, Associate Fund Manager, Carnelian Capital and Latha Venktesh of CNBC-TV18
INDIA
West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas resigns after chaos at Messi event
In his resignation letter to the CM, Biswas cited the ongoing probe into the mismanagement during the Messi event as the reason for his decision to resign.
BUSINESS
Indian equities in a bubble of epic proportions, warns Siddhartha Bhaiya, Aequitas
Siddhartha Bhaiya cautioned that India’s investors should focus on multiples and valuations of their stocks instead of growth narratives.
BUSINESS
ICICI Prudential AMC IPO GMP rises on final day of subscription as issue sees robust 17x demand
ICICI Prudential AMC IPO share allotment is likely to be finalised on December 17, while share listing is scheduled on December 19.
INDIA
NHAI installs QR code-based info boards in Bengaluru; users say contractor details missing
Users flag gap between on-ground rollout and Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari’s promise of full project transparency
INDIA
G RAM G to be new MGNREGA: How it differs from existing scheme and why opposition smells conspiracy | Explained
The G RAM G Bill proposes to increase the statutory guarantee of wage employment from 100 days to 125 days per financial year for every rural household whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual work.
INDIA
Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers arrested after arriving in India from Thailand
They are expected to be escorted back to Goa later in the day and produced before a court to face charges related to operating the nightclub without proper safety permits.
INDIA
Nitish Kumar hijab row: BJP cites Ashok Gehlot veil video, slams Congress for ‘selective outrage’
In the video, the Congress leader is seen lifting a woman’s veil while commenting that the ghoonghat tradition was outdated.
