INDIA
Tariff tensions, post-Op Sindoor diplomacy: Why 2025 was a test of India's foreign policy resolve
Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January proved to be the most disruptive event for India’s foreign policy in 2025
INDIA
Man presumed dead for 28 years returns home in Muzaffarnagar, sparks emotional reunion
According to family members, Sharif’s first wife passed away in 1997, after which he remarried and moved to West Bengal with his second wife.
BUSINESS
AMS shares rise 4% as subsidiary bags fresh order worth Rs 421 crore
The stock settled at Rs 270.95 apiece on the NSE, up 4.27 percent. During the day, it hit the upper circuit limit of 5 percent at Rs 272.80.
BUSINESS
The A–Z of Tech and Startups: A 2025 Guide from Moneycontrol
Artificial intelligence dominated the narrative, spanning everything from foundational models being built in India to world models, xAI’s Grok, and OpenAI feeling the pressure from Google’s Gemini.
BUSINESS
Warren Buffett’s last day at Berkshire: Oracle of Omaha exits as Buffett Indicator hits record high
Over the decades, Buffett has become synonymous with disciplined, long-term investing, avoiding speculative trends in favour of businesses with durable fundamentals.
BUSINESS
Sensex pares 200 pts from day's high, Nifty below 26,150: Key reasons behind partial profit booking
Sensex, Nifty timmed gains amid profit booking at higher levels, sustained foreign fund outflows and weak global cues.
INDIA
Cabinet approves 6-lane Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot greenfield corridor at outlay of Rs 19,142 cr
The project involves construction of a six-lane access-controlled greenfield highway and forms part of the Surat–Chennai high-speed corridor, linking western India with the southern region.
INDIA
Hijab row: Doctor whose naqab was pulled by Nitish Kumar yet to join duty as deadline ends today
The report said that December 31 was fixed as the final date for joining, and failure to report by the deadline could result in cancellation of her appointment.
INDIA
New Year's eve celebrations: Check restaurant timings, traffic curbs and more in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & other major cities
As cities gear up for 2026, the police and authorities have rolled out traffic management plans to ensure safety amid large-scale celebrations.
BANKING
Bank Holidays in 2026: How many days banks will be closed in 2026? Here's what RBI calendar says - Check complete list
Bank Holidays in 2026: As per the RBI schedule, the total number of bank holidays in 2026 will differ from state to state and city to city.
BUSINESS
Vodafone Idea AGR dues: Cabinet approves five-year moratorium, govt panel to reassess dues, say sources
As per the Cabinet decision, AGR dues of Vodafone Idea frozen as on December 31, 2025, amounting to Rs 87,695 crore, will be rescheduled for payment over the period from FY 2031-32 to FY 2040-41
INDIA
Thieves throw chilli powder in Madhya Pradesh farmer's eyes, decamp with Rs 25 lakh
The victim told the police that he had borrowed Rs 24 lakh from his relative Jajji, a resident of Rampura locality, which he was carrying to return, while Rs 1 lakh was meant to be paid to another person.
INDIA
26-year-old Biocon employee dies by jumping from office building in Bengaluru
No suicide note was found at the scene, and his body was taken to a private hospital for a post-mortem.
INDIA
Congress calls China’s mediation claim on Operation Sindoor ‘concerning’: ‘Joke on our national security’
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, in a post on X, asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence, given the same assertion has been made by US President Donald Trump a number of times
BUSINESS
The A-Z of stock markets: A 2025 guide from Moneycontrol
Despite largely rangebound headline indices through 2025, market activity beneath the surface was anything but quiet
DEFENCE
Guns ready, bunkers built: How Indian Army is training villagers, including women, in Kashmir's Chenab Valley | WATCH
Officials said the initiative is aimed at equipping local volunteers with essential skills to safeguard their villages and function as a first line of defence in vulnerable areas.
INDIA
Andhra Pradesh: One held for vandalising Shiva Lingam at Draksharama Temple, CM Naidu orders action
Prima facie, the police suspect that the Shiva Lingam was damaged using a hammer-like weapon.
POLITICS
Historic first: Constitution translated in Kashmiri with Chinar symbolism
Murmu released the volume in a red-bound edition decorated with Chinar leaves and traditional Kashmiri decorative art. The Chinar leaf symbolises the region’s cultural heritage.
DEFENCE
Carbines to torpedoes: All about Centre's mega Rs 4,666 crore deals to bolster Army, Navy
The ministry said the contracts reflect strong synergy between the government and private industry, further accelerating the Make-in-India programme in the defence sector.
BUSINESS
India’s IPO market hit a record in 2025, but with fewer fireworks in the process
103 companies tapped the mainboard IPO route during the year, mobilising Rs 1,75,901 crore — around 10 percent higher than the previous peak recorded in 2024.
INDIA
Bengaluru airport quietly rolls out Rs 275 pick-up charge for first 10 minutes, Rs 150 for every additional 5 minutes for corporate taxis
On December 26, BIAL announced a proposal to impose a Rs 275 pick-up charge for corporate taxis, but withdrew the statement minutes later. Despite the backlash over the new pick-up rules, the airport operator quietly rolled out the charge from December 28.
POLITICS
Data shows nearly all BMC funds routed to ruling alliance wards since February 2023: Report
Only Rs 13.74 crore was granted to the Opposition during this period. It was given to Congress legislator Amin Patel, who represents Mumbadevi which has a sizable population of minorities.
INDIA
Swiggy, Zomato raise delivery incentives amid gig worker strike, year-end rush
The payouts are aimed at shoring up rider availability during peak evening hours and the New Year rush, as platforms seek to limit operational disruption after brief slowdowns during the December 25 walkout.
INDIA
India trashes China's Operation Sindoor truce claim, says Pak sought ceasefire: Report
The clarification from New Delhi follows remarks by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who claimed that Beijing had played a mediating role in easing tensions in several conflict zones
