POLITICS
‘Nehru even in their dreams’: Congress hits out after govt seeks papers from Sonia Gandhi
They have nothing left other than Nehru. Breathing is becoming difficult in Delhi, the rupee is weakening against the dollar, and the Indian economy is declining, yet they are not concerned about these issues, says Congress leader.
BUSINESS
Crompton Greaves shares rise 4% as brokerage Motilal Oswal initiates 'Buy' coverage, sees 42% upside
Motilal Oswal has set a price target of Rs 350 per share, implying an upside of about 42 percent from the last closing price.
BUSINESS
Sun Pharma shares fall 3% after Baska facility gets US FDA 'official action indicated' tag
'We continue to manufacture and supply approved products from the facility to the US market. We will work with the regulator to achieve fully compliant status,' the drug maker said.
POLITICS
RSS's Dattatreya Hosable says nature worship harms none: 'If Muslims also...'
Hosabale said worshipping nature is part of India's civilisational ethos and not exclusive to any religion, asserting that traditions linked to rivers, trees and yoga promote environmental protection and social harmony.
INDIA
PM Modi mourns death of sculptor Ram Sutar, creator of iconic Statue of Unity: 'He has immortalised national pride ...'
Celebrated for his mastery of bronze and realistic sculptures, Sutar is often compared to masters like Rodin and Michelangelo.
INDIA
No toxic air debate in Lok Sabha today as showdown over G Ram G Bill takes centrestage
A discussion was supposed to be held on air pollution later in the day, however, the Lok Sabha got adjourned amid opposition uproar over G Ram G Bill
INDIA
'Beneficial for entire world': PM Modi says India-Oman free trade pact to give new energy to bilateral relation
PM Modi invites companies from Oman to become partner in the growth story. He says India's economy is growing at a high rate because over the past 11 years, India has not just changed policies, but has also changed its economics.
INDIA
Lok Sabha passes G RAM G Bill amid opposition protest
The opposition leaders have alleged that the Bill “attacks the soul of rights‑based guarantee by replacing it with a scheme ‘stacked against’ the states and workers” and “defies the ideals of the Father of the Nation” by dropping Mahatma Gandhi’s name from the law.
BUSINESS
Sensex settles 300 pts lower from day's high, Nifty ends near 25,800: Weak global cues among key factors behind market decline
Rise in crude prices also led to bearish market sentiment on December 18
INDIA
Hyderabad activists approach police seeking Zero FIR against Nitish Kumar over hijab video
Hyderabad-based activist Lubna Sarwath submitted a complaint to the Osmania University police, requesting the registration of a Zero FIR, citing media reports that the incident took place on December 15
BUSINESS
Blue Cloud stock pares early gains after BSNL 5G fixed wireless access empanelment in Maharashtra, Goa
The stock rose over 4 percent in early trade before paring gains amid profit booking.
POLITICS
Stalin writes to PM Modi on US tariffs: 'Wreaking havoc, Rs 15,000 crore export orders from Tiruppur wiped out'
I am writing to you with a deep sense of urgency and concern regarding the escalating crisis in Tamil Nadu's export sectors, triggered by the punitive 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the US on Indian exports, says CM.
BUSINESS
SEBI to ease aspects of accredited investor framework for AIFs, announcements likely soon, says top official
SEBI's Ruchi Chojer said the regulator has been engaging with wealth managers and industry participants who have flagged concerns around the accreditation process, including the availability of accredited investors and issues related to disclosure requirements
BUSINESS
Amid gradual return to normalcy, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers' message to staff: 'Stay calm, remain professional' | WATCH
Elbers expressed special appreciation for pilots, cabin crew, airport teams, operations control centre (OCC) personnel, customer service staff and other support teams for their efforts during the challenging period.
POLITICS
Hasina invokes 1971 as she questions Yunus’s Pakistan push: 'Disturbing echoes'
It comes as no surprise that Yunus is rushing to embrace Pakistan, a regional player he doesn’t understand, begging for any form of international validation, says Hasina.
BUSINESS
Ola Electric falls 4.5% to new record low as CEO sells shares worth Rs 230 crore
The electric two-wheeler manufacturer's chief executive officer Bhavish Aggarwal sold another 4.2 million shares worth Rs 142 crore on December 17
TRAVEL
Indians now travel through the year; women’s international bookings triple in 2025: Report
Destinations are increasingly being chosen for what travellers want to do, not just where they want to go. From treks and safaris to concerts and festivals, trips are planned around experiences
BUSINESS
Still have shares in physical form? This is your last chance to convert them to demat
SEBI has now approved a further window for investors holding original physical certificates along with the transfer deeds for shares purchased before April 1, 2019. These transfers can now be lodged afresh, subject to strict due diligence by registrars and companies. Cases involving disputes or suspected fraud are not eligible.
INDIA
Air India Express Jeddah-Kozhikode flight makes emergency landing at Kochi airport
The aircraft, with 160 passengers onboard, landed safely at 9.07 am under full emergency conditions.
POLITICS
'No proof of defection': How Telangana Speaker junked BRS case against 5 MLAs
BRS working president KT Rama Rao terms it 'a clear case of double standards' by Rahul Gandhi, and Congress in protecting the MLAs even after they allegedly admitted publicly to defecting 'in the name of development'.
BUSINESS
Antony Waste Handling shares rise 17% after Rs 1,330-crore contract wins from BMC
Two contracts, individually valued at Rs 684 crore and Rs 646 crore, will provide stable long-term revenue visibility for the company over seven-year tenure
INDIA
Internet roasts Lalit Modi as he posts pre-birthday bash pic with Vijay Mallya
International photographer Jim Rydell shared details of the event on social media, thanking Lalit Modi for hosting what he described as a pre-70th birthday party in Mallya's honour.
INDIA
India likely to protest US proposal to dismantle most-favoured-nation mechanism: Report
The US is set to table its proposal at the World Trade Organization, saying that the mechanism has failed reflect the economic realities
INDIA
Nitish Kumar hijab row: JD(U) says judge Bihar CM by what he’s done for women
The incident, which happened on Monday at a function where AYUSH doctors were handed appointment letters, sparked an outrage, following which the JD(U) stepped in for clarification
