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Nehru betrayed Vande Mataram that inspired freedom struggle: PM Modi
Priyanka Gandhi calls for debate to close chapter on 'complaints, insults' against India's first PM
 "Nehru betrayed Vande Mataram that inspired freedom struggle: PM Modi")
Swiggy shareholders approve raising up to ₹10,000 crore via QIP route
Swiggy shareholders have cleared a plan to raise up to ₹10,000 crore via QIP as the company ramps up its quick-commerce push amid intensifying competition and rising capital deployments
 "Swiggy shareholders approve raising up to ₹10,000 crore via QIP route")
EU trade commissioner Sefcovic in Delhi for push on India-EU trade talks
EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic is in New Delhi for two days to advance trade and investment negotiations, as India and the EU work to narrow gaps on key issues
 "EU trade commissioner Sefcovic in Delhi for push on India-EU trade talks")
UK crackdown: Care-home boss jailed for hiring Indian migrants illegally
A care-home agency director in south-east England has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for employing 13 Indian nationals who had no right to work in the UK
 "UK crackdown: Care-home boss jailed for hiring Indian migrants illegally")
ICC may have to reduce media rights value as firms focus on profitability
JioStar's exit pressure and RMG ad ban push ICC to revalue rights as T20 World Cup 2026 nears.
 "ICC may have to reduce media rights value as firms focus on profitability")
India free to buy oil from sources it deems beneficial, says Russia
Kremlin affirms India's freedom to choose energy suppliers after Putin visit; US and Ukraine negotiate potential peace deal that could lift oil sanctions
 "India free to buy oil from sources it deems beneficial, says Russia")
Let some capital flow out, so more can flow in: Why this matters
India has made the first leg very efficient; the next phase should be to gradually strengthen the second and third
 "Let some capital flow out, so more can flow in: Why this matters")
Exercise discretion while travelling through China: India to its nationals
"The Ministry of External Affairs would advise Indian nationals to exercise due discretion while travelling to or transiting through China," Jaiswal said
 "Exercise discretion while travelling through China: India to its nationals")
RBI allows residents, non-residents to undertake rupee IRD transactions
New master directions allow residents and non-residents to trade rupee interest rate derivatives, with a PVBP limit of Rs 1,000 crore for foreign entities' speculative positions
 "RBI allows residents, non-residents to undertake rupee IRD transactions")
NRAI to step up fire safety advisories after Goa nightclub blaze
NRAI says it will ramp up fire safety advisories and set up a task force to help members plug compliance gaps, after a nightclub fire in Goa's Arpora killed 25 people
 "NRAI to step up fire safety advisories after Goa nightclub blaze")
L&T begins realty consolidation, to move Realty BU to L&T Realty arm
L&T has approved transferring its Realty BU to wholly owned L&T Realty through a slump sale under a scheme, kicking off a phased consolidation of all real estate assets under one entity
 "L&T begins realty consolidation, to move Realty BU to L&T Realty arm")
IPL brand value down 20% this year amid India-Pakistan tensions
RCB, which lifted its first IPL trophy in 2025, became the second most valuable IPL brand at $105 million
 "IPL brand value down 20% this year amid India-Pakistan tensions")
Price cuts drove market gains in November for Novo Nordisk's Wegovy
Novo Nordisk cut Wegovy prices in mid-November, driving a 70% consumption jump and higher market share. Pharmarack data show Lilly's Mounjaro still dominates sales
 "Price cuts drove market gains in November for Novo Nordisk's Wegovy")
Trai rejects DoT view on hike in satcom annual spectrum charge to 5%
Govt to study the regulator's response before issuing final guidelines
 "Trai rejects DoT view on hike in satcom annual spectrum charge to 5%")
Travel insurance: If an airline cancels a flight, it pays, not the insurer
Policies typically reimburse cancellations for reasons such as medical emergencies, death of an immediate family member, or natural disasters
 "Travel insurance: If an airline cancels a flight, it pays, not the insurer")
A zero-forex card at ₹750? IDFC FIRST targets cost-conscious travellers
Can a fixed deposit unlock premium credit cards? IDFC FIRST says yes
 "A zero-forex card at ₹750? IDFC FIRST targets cost-conscious travellers")
Emergent secures strategic investment from Google's AI Futures Fund
Agentic vibe-coding platform lets anyone build professional software, no coding skills required
 "Emergent secures strategic investment from Google's AI Futures Fund")
Byju's parent company RP moves NCLAT against Aakash's rights issue
Think & Learn challenges Aakash Educational Services' decision to withhold shares worth ₹25 crore; NCLAT to hear the matter on December 16 amid related AWS appeals
 "Byju's parent company RP moves NCLAT against Aakash's rights issue")
Wise to roll out multi-currency prepaid forex card for users in India
The UK fintech enters India's cross-border payments space, offering a card with 0.5% average FX fee and mid-market rates, challenging traditional markups
 "Wise to roll out multi-currency prepaid forex card for users in India")
Berkley IFSC Branch first P&C insurer in GIFT City with dual licences
Berkley Insurance Company IFSC Branch has become the first P&C insurer in GIFT City to hold both insurance and reinsurance licences, and will focus on specialty lines by end-FY26
 "Berkley IFSC Branch first P&C insurer in GIFT City with dual licences")