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US-focused funds' outlook in 2026: Expect consolidation, moderate returns
US-focused mutual funds surged in 2025 on an AI-led rally. In 2026, expect consolidation and moderate returns; rebalance mega-cap tech exposure and invest in phases
 "US-focused funds' outlook in 2026: Expect consolidation, moderate returns")
India's paid music market to hit high notes in next 5 yrs: Universal Music
Universal Music India expects the country to emerge as a major paid music market within five years as subscriptions rise and the industry pivots away from free streaming
 "India's paid music market to hit high notes in next 5 yrs: Universal Music")
Year-end travel sees Indians spend on comfort and pilgrimages: Report
Top destinations Indians are booking for year-end travel
 "Year-end travel sees Indians spend on comfort and pilgrimages: Report")
Run-up to FY27 Budget: Which sectors got biggest boost in last 3 Budgets?
The Confederation of Indian Industry expects the FY27 Budget to focus strongly on boosting investments to sustain India's high growth momentum
 "Run-up to FY27 Budget: Which sectors got biggest boost in last 3 Budgets?")
Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Full schedule, teams, format, live streaming
The live telecast of the 2025-26 edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy will be available on the Star Sports Network in India
UP govt tables Supplementary Budget of ₹24,496 crore in Assembly
The Yogi Adityanath government tabled a Supplementary Budget of over ₹24,496 crore for 2025-26, taking Uttar Pradesh's total Budget size to more than ₹8.32 trillion
 "UP govt tables Supplementary Budget of ₹24,496 crore in Assembly")
YouTube tests interface changes across Music app and Shorts feed: Details
YouTube is testing a redesigned Now Playing screen in Music and a new Dislike option in Shorts, which aims to simplify controls and make feedback clearer for users
 "YouTube tests interface changes across Music app and Shorts feed: Details")
Delhi-NCR jurisdiction ambiguities helping criminals evade trial, says SC
Last week, the apex court stressed the urgent need for an effective legal mechanism to deal with inter-state complications that frequently derail trials in grave offences under Central Penal Laws
 "Delhi-NCR jurisdiction ambiguities helping criminals evade trial, says SC")
'Low-quality deal': NZ foreign minister slams India-New Zealand FTA
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has called the India-New Zealand FTA a "low-quality deal", criticising its impact on dairy, labour mobility and migration
 "'Low-quality deal': NZ foreign minister slams India-New Zealand FTA")
Asus launches new AiO Copilot+ PC in India: Check price, specifications
The new Asus VM670KA AiO is the company's first all-in-one PC that supports the suite AI-powered features offered as part of Microsoft's Copilot Plus PC platform
 "Asus launches new AiO Copilot+ PC in India: Check price, specifications")
How fatherhood helped Ed Sheeran lose 14 kg and transform his health
Fatherhood, not fame, became the turning point in Ed Sheeran's health journey, prompting gradual lifestyle changes that improved both his physical and mental wellbeing
 "How fatherhood helped Ed Sheeran lose 14 kg and transform his health")
BSE shares rise 3% after reports of new monthly index options launch
BSE is planning to launch more monthly index option products and is also working to revamp the BANKEX index, according to media reports
 "BSE shares rise 3% after reports of new monthly index options launch")
Stock brokers barred from distributing third-party lending products: NSE
The National Stock Exchange said stock brokers cannot distribute home, personal or vehicle loans, even if they are registered as research analysts, citing Sebi rules
 "Stock brokers barred from distributing third-party lending products: NSE")
Top 10 unforgettable footballing moments that took place in 2025
From the season of firsts for teams to nations losing a footballing gem, the rollercoaster football calendar year was something different for the fans.
UP govt plans to speed up over 100 defence projects worth ₹23,000 crore
The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) is a crucial element in the attempt to make India more self-reliant in the defence sector
 "UP govt plans to speed up over 100 defence projects worth ₹23,000 crore")
UP govt plans to speed up over 100 defence projects worth ₹23,000 crore
The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) is a crucial element in the attempt to make India more self-reliant in the defence sector
Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 638 pts up; Nifty at 26,172; SMIDs, Metal, IT shares outperform
Stock Market Close Highlights, Monday, December 22, 2025: On BSE, Trent, Infosys and Bharti Airtel were top gainers, while SBI, Kotak Mahindra and Larsen and Toubro (L&T) were the top drags.
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 638 pts up; Nifty at 26,172; SMIDs, Metal, IT shares outperform")
Thailand pips UAE to emerges as top New Year destination for Indians
Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Malaysia rounded off the top five international destinations for 2025, according to year-end travel trends by MakeMyTrip
MGNREGA and the weight of change reignites debate over implementation
The proposal to rename the rural employment scheme, raise the number of guaranteed workdays and alter its cost-sharing structure has reignited debate over its implementation and intent
 "MGNREGA and the weight of change reignites debate over implementation")
India Inc believes AI enhances productivity, quality of work: EY report
In India, where 800 employees and 50 employers were surveyed, a strong environment supports employee engagement and resilience in the changing AI landscape
 "India Inc believes AI enhances productivity, quality of work: EY report")