INDIA
Government to launch 'Bharat Taxi' with profit-sharing model for drivers: Amit Shah
The Union minister also highlighted Haryana’s contribution to the country, particularly in agriculture, dairy production and sports
INDIA
Pollution pinch: Delhi High Court asks GST Council to consider lower tax on air purifiers
Delhi Pollution: A bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela scheduled the matter for December 26, asking counsel for the authorities to inform the court about the timeline within which the council could meet.
BUSINESS
Orkla India shares rise as ICICI Securities initiates coverage with 'Buy' rating
ICICI Securities expects margin expansion and stronger cash flow generation on the back of operational efficiencies.
INDIA
Co-owner of Goa nightclub where 25 people died in a fire arrested in another forgery case
Gupta has been arrested amid the ongoing investigation in the Birch fire case.
CITY
Sunjay Kapur inheritance case: Delhi High Court closes hearings in Rs 30,000 crore will dispute, order reserved
Justice Jyoti Singh noted that oral arguments had already been concluded and that the remaining written submissions from the contesting sides had now been formally taken on record.
BUSINESS
IndiGo shares fall 2% after govt grants NOCs to two new airlines
IndiGo share price: Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu highlighted that the government is actively encouraging new airlines to enter what is among the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world.
INDIA
Cabinet approves Delhi Metro expansion
INDIA
Pentagon report flags China’s expanding military ties with Pakistan, notes cautious thaw with India
The report notes a steady strengthening of China’s military cooperation with Pakistan, marked by the supply of advanced platforms including frigates, with four delivered in the past decade, and combat aircraft
BUSINESS
After IndiGo crisis, India grants NOCs to two airlines to boost competition
While Shankh Air had received its NOC earlier, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress were cleared this week. An NOC allows airlines to formally begin setting up operations, but does not permit commercial flying.
INDIA
Unnao rape case: Why Delhi HC suspended Kuldeep Sengar’s life sentence
The court said that once the aggravated offence provision is excluded, the case would fall under Section 3 read with Section 4 of the POCSO Act, which, before the 2019 amendment, prescribed a minimum sentence of seven years’ imprisonment.
BUSINESS
Hindustan Copper shares rise 6% to hit 52-week high as copper prices gain on strong US GDP data
Hindustan Copper shares opened 2.5% higher and climbed over 7% percent to hit a fresh high.
INDIA
AI Revolution to job creation: These top govt schemes in 2025 powered Modi govt’s Viksit Bharat momentum
From empowering rural India with schemes such as PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, the Centre also brought the spotlight on unsung heroes of world’s fastest growing economy – the gig workers.
BUSINESS
Hospitality sector eyes sustained growth in 2026; domestic demand to remain key
Describing 2025 as the year of "renewed optimism", industry players said the momentum is expected to extend into 2026, with growth remaining largely domestic-led, a trend they say is structural rather than cyclical.
CITY
Bengaluru woman shot dead by out-of-job husband a week after divorce notice
Around a week ago, Bhuvaneshwari sent a divorce notice to Balamurugan, and the case was pending in a court.
INDIA
Humayun Kabir's new party removes Hindu pick Nisha Chatterjee within 24 hrs: 'Will send wrong message'
Chatterjee claimed that she was dropped over being a Hindu, while also pointing that she could take a legal action against Humayun Kabir
BUSINESS
Sensex settles 300 pts lower from day’s high, Nifty ends below 26,150: 3 key reasons behind market decline
Sensex, Nifty see profit booking in select sectors amid continued selling by foreign institutional investors.
BUSINESS
End of season sales explained: How discounts trick you into overspending
End-of-season sales, mega offers and clearance discounts look tempting, but most of them push you to spend more, not save more. In this MC Learn episode, we break down common sale tricks, fake urgency, inflated prices and combo offers, and share simple rules to protect your money and avoid overconsumption.
WORLD
‘Remove her or we’ll burn the office’: Threat issued to Global TV Bangladesh chief Naznin Munni
Around 7-8 people came to my office in the name of the city unit of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and threatened that if I do not quit my job, they will set fire, says journalist.
INDIA
BMC elections: Thackeray cousins formally reunite, say union necessary for welfare of 'Marathi Manoos'
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) will reportedly contest 150 seats, while the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will field candidates in the remaining 77 seats. The BMC has 227 seats.
INDIA
'Atrocities against Muslims' question: Jamia professor suspended over controversial test paper
Jamia Millia Islamia, has taken a serious view on the negligence and carelessness on the part of Prof Virendra Balaji Shahare, Department of Social Work, says notice.
BUSINESS
Apollo Hospitals' shares rise nearly 2% as NSE approves demerger of pharmacy, digital health businesses
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise in June this year said its board has approved the separate listing of its omnichannel pharmacy and digital health businesses within 18-21 months as part of reorganisation exercise to unlock value
BUSINESS
Stock market holiday: NSE, BSE to remain shut on December 25 for Christmas
Trading on the BSE, NSE and the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will resume on Friday, December 26.
INDIA
18 young Odisha wrestlers forced to sit near train toilet en route to national event; video surfaces
The athletes, eight of whom were girls, took part in a national event from December 7 to 12
INDIA
The 'Matua' arithmetic: How TMC is weaponising citizenship to corner BJP ahead of Bengal polls
Although the Prime Minister lauded the social role of Matua community, the speech clearly failed to reassure the Matuas regarding their anxieties about the deletion of their names from the voter list, as many Matua people do not have birth documents.
