POLITICS
What are electoral trusts? Here's how BJP got richer by 50% despite SC striking down electoral bonds
Taken together, the donations received by a dozen Opposition parties, including the Congress, came to Rs 1,343 crore.
POLITICS
Thackeray cousins likely to announce alliance for BMC polls on Tuesday
On Monday, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut met MNS president Raj Thackeray, while MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar visited Matoshri, the residence of Uddhav Thackeray, for talks. Both are considered trusted aides of their respective party chiefs.
INDIA
Thar purchases worth Rs 7 crore, Rs 5 crore spent on add-ons: Odisha govt flags irregularities, orders audit
The Odisha government has ordered a special audit into the procurement and customisation of 51 Mahindra Thar vehicles for forest department staff after questions were raised over Rs 5 crore spent on modifications.
BUSINESS
Samvardhana Motherson arm to acquire 100% of wiring harness business of Nexans AutoElectric for 207 mn euro enterprise value
Nexans AutoElectric makes harnesses for light vehicles, trucks; AutoElectric stake buy likely to be cash EPS accretive, says Samvardhana Motherson
BUSINESS
KSH International IPO GMP trades flat a day ahead of share listing
The Pune-based firm’s Rs 710 crore IPO was priced in the range of Rs 365 to Rs 384 per share.
WORLD
Gun jams at point-blank range as shoplifting suspect tries to shoot US police officer
A shoplifting stop inside an Ohio Walmart escalated into an attempted shooting when suspect Shane Newman pulled a handgun on a police officer at close range, only for the weapon to jam, allowing staff and police to subdue him without injuries.
BUSINESS
Income Tax Notices: Employees nudged to declare their foreign assets
If the taxpayer has failed to report foreign assets and income in the original ITR, there is an opportunity to rectify this through filing a revised return
TRENDS
Customer bought 22 iPhone 17s, gold coins, eggs worth over Rs 22 lakh on Instamart: 'Top spender'
The platform's 2025 analysis highlights several record‑breaking patterns: the tiniest cart of the year (a Rs 10 printout in Bengaluru), the biggest single cart (Rs 4.3 lakh on iPhones in Hyderabad).
WORLD
Pakistan eyes Saudi Arabia-like security pact with Bangladesh: What it means for India
Bangladesh’s military establishment is keen on a strategic and defence pact with Pakistan, similar in scope to Islamabad’s defence cooperation arrangements with countries such as Saudi Arabia.
INDIA
Chhattisgarh migrant worker who was beaten to death in Kerala was victim of 'politics of hate' of RSS, Kerala minister says
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that a special investigating team led by the Palakkad Superintendent of Police is currently investigating the case and has been asked to probe all angles and start legal action in the case.
BUSINESS
Groww shares extend rise even as JM Financial sees stock 'too expensive'
The stock opened at Rs 166.50, up 2.39 percent from its previous close, and climbed to an intraday high of Rs 172.50, marking a gain of 7.23 percent.
TRENDS
Bengaluru Instamart user tipped Rs 68,600 to delivery executives: 'Highest in the country'
According to the Instamart report, the behaviour seen in cities like Bengaluru suggests that customers increasingly recognise the work and speed demanded of delivery executives navigating dense neighbourhoods and unpredictable traffic conditions.
MARKETS
NSE warns brokers from distributing banking loan products, reiterates SEBI approved only lending norm
The clarification follows SEBI FAQs issued in July 2025 on research analyst regulations, which allow research analysts to distribute non-SEBI products like banking products, only at a family or group level, with grievances outside SEBI’s purview.
INDIA
Yogi Adityanath's veiled jibe at Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav in UP Assembly: 'Do namoone hain...' | WATCH
Soon after Adityanath posted a video clip of his Assembly remarks on X, Akhilesh Yadav hit back, using the Chief Minister’s words to highlight the Opposition narrative of discord within the BJP.
INDIA
Indian Railways fare hike kicks in December 26: Who pays more and who doesn't
To put the increase in perspective, a 500 km journey in a non-AC coach will now cost Rs 10 more once the new rates take effect.
BUSINESS
KEC International shares rise up to 6% on relief to participate in ongoing bids for Power Grid
Shares of the company opened gap-up with a gain of 2.95 percent and touched an intraday high of Rs 764.80, up 7.57 percent.
BUSINESS
Kajaria Ceramics shares in red after firm said it may not recover full Rs 20 crore lost in fraud by arm's CFO
Post-market hours on December 19, Kajaria Ceramics said Dilip Kumar Maliwal, chief financial officer of its wholly-owned subsidiary Kajaria Bathware, was found to have committed a fraud of Rs 20 crore over the past two years
INDIA
Officers deployed for SIR hearings have little knowledge of local language: Mamata Banerjee
The poll body will appoint roughly 4,000 micro-observers across West Bengal to oversee and scrutinise hearings in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise, according to sources in the office of the State’s Chief Electoral Officer.
BUSINESS
Amid India-New Zealand FTA, Piyush Goyal drops big signal on India-US trade pact
The New Zealand pact marks India's third free trade agreement with the Five Eyes countries, after Australia and the UK.
INDIA
Reel maker: Students detained for offensive remarks on Barmer Collector Tina Dabi
The incident unfolded outside Multanmal Bhikhchand Chhajed Women’s College, where students, along with two leaders linked to the ABVP, were protesting against a fee increase. Police later arrested the two student leaders and took them to the Kotwali police station, citing concerns over public order.
TRENDS
'This is Hindu rashtra. You can't sell Christian items here': Men harass Santa hat sellers in Odisha
The video ignited a wave of outrage among social media users who attributed the rise of right-wing nationalism and jingoism to the 2024 election of a BJP government in Odisha.
INDIA
Delhi BJP councillor threatens African football coach in park: 'If he does not learn Hindi in next one month then...' | Watch
Chaudhary also claims that she had raised the issue eight months earlier. If you are earning money here, then learn to speak Hindi as well, she says.
BUSINESS
Varun Beverages shares rise over 3% on plan to acquire South African firm Twizza; Citi sees 44% upside
The brokerage Citi reiterated 'Buy' rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 675 per share, an upside of 44 percent.
BUSINESS
Shares of this smallcap defence firm hit upper circuit on DRDO approvals
Shares of the company advanced to Rs 249.80 per share on the NSE, up 4.98 percent.
