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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

Centre proposes renaming MGNREGA to VB-G RaM G, to change funding pattern

The Centre has proposed renaming MGNREGA as VB-RaM G, raising guaranteed workdays to 125 and shifting the funding pattern to 60:40, drawing criticism over diluted worker protections

Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark national security case

Jimmy Lai, a former Hong Kong media mogul and one of the city's most outspoken critics of Beijing, will hear the long-awaited verdict in his landmark national security trial in a Hong Kong court on Monday. He could face life in prison if convicted. Lai, 78, was arrested in August 2020 under a Beijing-imposed national security law that was implemented following massive anti-government protests in 2019. During his five years in custody, Lai has been sentenced for several lesser offences, and when he was last seen in court in August he appeared to have grown more frail and thinner. Lai's trial, heard by three judges approved by the government without a jury present, has been closely monitored by the US, Britain, the European Union and political observers as a barometer of media freedom and judicial independence in the former British colony, which returned to Chinese rule in 1997. His verdict is also a test for Beijing's diplomatic ties. US President Donald Trump said he has raised the

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex recoups losses, ends flat; Nifty above 26k as Media, FMCG advance

Sensex Today | Stock Market highlights on December 15, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap index slipped 0.12 per cent, and the Nifty SmallCap index rose 0.21 per cent

India's wholesale inflation rises to -0.32% in Nov against -1.21% in Oct

November 2025 WPI-based inflation: The negative rate of inflation in November is primarily due to a decrease in prices of food articles, mineral oils, crude petroleum and natural gas

Year-ender 2025: Generative AI changed videos, photos and content creation

From text-to-video tools and AI image generation to mobile editing and chat-based creation, generative AI quietly reshaped how content was made in 2025

Lumax Auto zooms 147% in CY2025; beats SmallCap index for 4th straight year

Lumax Auto is well positioned to benefit from both volume growth and premiumization trends across top OEMs, believe analysts

Midcap Marico, 5 smallcap stocks with 'Double Bottom' pattern on charts

Among smallcaps - Natco Pharma, Neuland Laboratories, Inox India, Welspun Living and GE Shipping shares have witnessed the formation of 'Double Bottom' pattern on the technical charts.

Corona Remedies makes bumper D-St debut; lists at 38% premium on bourses

Corona Remedies shares opened at ₹1,470 on the NSE, a premium of ₹408 or 38 per cent from the issue price of ₹1,062

Urban Company slides 6%, PhysicsWallah dips 2%; here's why stocks fell

Urban Company and declined on Monday, likely due to selling by institutional investors following the expiry of the lock-in period

Wakefit Innovations makes flat D-Street debut; misses IPO GMP estimates

Wakefit Innovations shares began trading at ₹195 per share on the NSE, the same as the IPO issue price, while on the BSE they opened at ₹194.10 per share, down 0.46 per cent from the issue price

Vodafone Idea stock zooms 96% in 4 months, hits 15-month high; here's why

Vodafone Idea stock in focus: Reports suggest that the government is likely to offer an interest-free moratorium of 4 to 5 years to Vi on over ₹83,000-crore pending AGR dues.

Rupee falls 9 paise to all-time low of 90.58 against dollar in early trade

Rupee depreciated 9 paise to an all-time low of 90.58 against US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said rupee is trading with a negative bias as investors are in wait and watch mode and awaiting cues from the India-US trade deal front. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.53 against the US dollar, then fell further to an all-time intraday low of 90.58 against the greenback, registering a fall of 9 paise over its previous close. On Friday, the rupee had slipped 17 paise to close at an all-time low of 90.49 against the American currency. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.05 per cent lower at 98.35. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 0.52 per cent at USD 61.44 per barrel in futures trade. On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share bench

Fintechs hold steady in changing terrain as unsecured credit business grows

Growth fueled by digital infrastructure and co-lending, as fintechs shift to asset-light models amid tighter funding

Delhi wakes up to dense fog as AQI stays 'severe', flights disrupted

Visibility dropped sharply as dense fog and toxic air gripped Delhi, with AQI nearing 500. GRAP-IV curbs were enforced as flights, traffic and court hearings were affected

Stocks to Watch today, Dec 15: Swiggy, BEL, Tata Elxsi, Aurobindo Pharma

Stocks to watch today, December 15, 2025: From Tata Elxsi to Aurobindo Pharma, here is a list of stocks to keep in focus

Sydney's Bondi Beach shooting: Who were the shooters behind deadly attack?

At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured in a mass shooting during a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach. Police identified the attackers as a father-son duo

Nephrocare Health IPO allotment today; check status, GMP, listing date

Applicants can check their Nephrocare Health IPO allotment status on the official websites of NSE and BSE, or the registrar Kfin Technologies

Kavach expansion puts ₹50,000 crore train protection market in play

In addition, the companies are targeting export markets, including Southeast Asia, Africa, and West Asia, that may boost their business in the long run

Copyright protection: Better framework is needed for AI training

A central government-appointed body will collect and distribute these royalties while a separate committee will set rates, subject to judicial review

IndiGo beats Air India group in international scheduled flights, seats

IndiGo increased its seats from 7.4 million to 8.6 million

Nuclear energy for growth: Sustaining a vibrant enabling environment is key

India's goal is to boost its installed nuclear-power capacity to 100 Gw from the current 8.8 Gw by 2047

Nuclear sector needs strategy, skilled manpower to reach 100 GW by 2047

Revision in insurance policies, fuel-buying plans, and lack of skilled manpower among issues flagged for the industry

Banks asked to offer basic services to customers at all branches

Lenders nudged to cut charges and maintain uniformity

India a significant trade partner for Ethiopia and Jordan, shows data

India-Ethiopia trade at $550M, India-Jordan at $2.67B; pharma and engineering exports key focus areas

200 milestones behind it in 2025, Isro readies for Gaganyaan tests

From a surge in startups to crewed mission preparations, 2025 marks a transformative year as India eyes $44 billion space economy by 2033

Carmakers gearing up to hit refresh button as facelifts take priority

Planning mid-cycle facelifts over new launches

Bihar's Nitin Nabin likely to take over as youngest BJP president

Bihar minister Nitin Nabin, 45, has been appointed BJP national working president. The party may start the process to elect J P Nadda's successor in mid-January, with Nabin as frontrunner

Sensex growth of 10-11% in sight despite global and tariff risks: U R Bhat

Strong domestic growth and infrastructure spending could help the Sensex deliver 10-11% annual returns, barring major geopolitical shocks, says Alphaniti's U R Bhat

Messi's India outing: Laser-lit skylines, packed stadiums, frenzied fans

Delhi braces for Argentina superstar's arrival as memories of Kolkata linger and football fever grips the country

Swiggy raises ₹10,000 crore via QIP, cash balance touches ₹17,000 crore

Out of more than 80 investors who showed interest, allocations were made to 61 investors, of which over 15 are new shareholders, according to the company

StatsGuru: A trinity of turbulence - Airbus, IndiGo and glitches

Recent Airbus A320 groundings and IndiGo flight disruptions have put India's fast-growing aviation sector under the spotlight, raising questions over fleet reliability and safety oversight

Beyond digital fixes: Why Indian Customs needs an integrity overhaul

Corruption persists despite automation; calls grow for accountability, staff protection, and evidence-based reforms

50 years of RRBs: A story of reform and transformation in rural India

After consolidation, creating a national rural bank holding company, an apex body to oversee governance, capital support, and technology integration across RRBs can be considered

Inflation data, trading moves, global trends to drive markets: Analysts

WPI inflation data, trading activity of foreign investors and global cues would dictate trends in the stock market this week, analysts said. Besides this, movement of rupee against the US dollar and crude oil would also be tracked by investors, they noted. Markets remained volatile and ended the last week in negative territory. Last week, the BSE benchmark index declined by 444.71 points, or 0.51 per cent. "This week features an active domestic data calendar, with the release of India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation and trade balance figures. Developments related to India-US trade discussions will remain in focus, while globally, the performance and macro cues from US markets are expected to influence near-term sentiment," Ajit Mishra -- SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Foreign investors pulled out Rs 17,955 crore (USD 2 billion) from Indian equities in the first two weeks of this month, taking the total outflow to Rs 1.6 lakh crore (USD 18.4 billion) in ...

FPIs withdraw ₹17,955 cr in Dec, total outflow at ₹1.6 trn in 2025

Foreign investors pulled out Rs 17,955 crore (USD 2 billion) from Indian equities in the first two weeks of this month, taking the total outflow to Rs 1.6 lakh crore (USD 18.4 billion) in 2025. This sharp withdrawal follows a net outflow of Rs 3,765 crore in November, extending the pressure on domestic equity markets. The current trend comes after a brief pause in October, when Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) infused Rs 14,610 crore, snapping a three-month streak of heavy withdrawals. FPIs sold equities worth Rs 23,885 crore in September, Rs 34,990 crore in August, and Rs 17,700 crore in July. According to data from the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), FPIs withdrew a net Rs 17,955 crore from Indian equities between December 1-12. Market experts attributed this sustained outflow to several factors including sharp depreciation of the rupee and rich Indian valuations. Explaining the outflow, Himanshu Srivastava, Principal Manager Research at Morningstar Investment Resea

Mcap of 8 top firms erodes by ₹79,129 cr; Bajaj Finance, ICICI hit hard

The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued domestic firms eroded by Rs 79,129.21 crore last week, with Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank taking the biggest hit, amid a largely bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark index declined by 444.71 points or 0.51 per cent. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries and Larsen & Toubro were the only gainers, while HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Infosys, Bajaj Finance and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) faced erosion from their valuation. The market capitalisation (mcap) of Bajaj Finance dropped by Rs 19,289.7 crore to Rs 6,33,106.69 crore. ICICI Bank's valuation tumbled Rs 18,516.31 crore to Rs 9,76,668.15 crore. The mcap of Bharti Airtel tanked Rs 13,884.63 crore to Rs 11,87,948.11 crore and that of State Bank of India diminished by Rs 7,846.02 crore to Rs 8,88,816.17 crore. Infosys lost Rs 7,145.95 crore from its market valuation which

Goa cracks down on illegal nightclubs ahead of Christmas, New Year season

Goa's nightlife faces a crackdown ahead of the Christmas and New Year season, with the state government launching an intensive drive to inspect and seal the establishments flouting norms after a deadly nightclub fire claimed 25 lives. As the state, famous for its scenic beaches, gears up for its busiest fortnight spanning Christmas and New Year, the crackdown has already forced some nightclubs to shut, while the fate of others hangs in the balance. A team of personnel from the district administration, fire and emergency services and police have been inspecting all the nightclubs in the North Goa tourism belt, officials said on Sunday. The drive began after the fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora in North Goa on December 6 left 25 persons dead. "We are inspecting all the nightclubs, checking their licences and permissions. Any club found to be violating the norms is sealed," government officer Kabir Shirgaonkar, who is heading the inspection team, told PTI. The

Mumbai's Bandra covered in haze as AQI hits 'moderate' level of 154

In other parts of Mumbai, AQI was recorded at Chembur (182), Kurla (126), Chakala-Andheri East-IITM (114), Mazgaon (91), Malad West (51), Ghatkopar (161) and Worli (106)

Delhi wakes up to severe smog as AQI nears 500; Grap-IV curbs enforced

Delhi wakes to severe smog with AQI near 500, prompting Stage-IV Grap curbs. Transport, industrial emissions worsen pollution, schools switch to hybrid mode, and strict vehicle restrictions applied

Delhi-NCR invokes Grap Stage-IV curbs amid sharp dip in air quality

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Saturday invoked stricter GRAP Stage-III restrictions, including shifting schools to hybrid mode up to Class 5 and restrictions on construction and demolition work, in Delhi-NCR after pollution levels rose sharply amid unfavourable meteorological conditions. The national capital's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 349 but jumped to 401 by 10 am on Saturday, "owing to slow wind speed, stable atmosphere, unfavourable weather parameters and meteorological conditions and lack of dispersal of pollutants", the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said in a statement. It said that due to the prevailing trend of air quality, and to further prevent deterioration in the region, the CAQM GRAP Sub-Committee on Saturday took the call to invoke all actions under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) 'Severe' Air Quality with immediate effect in the NCR. This is in addition to the actions under Stages I and II of GRA

Trump signals start of land strikes on drug operations in Latin America

The US president for days has been pledging to broaden the effort, which comes after the Pentagon has launched a series of attacks on what it has called drug-smuggling boats

IndiGo estimates over ₹500 crore payout after mass flight cancellations

The budget airline said in a post on X it was in the process of identifying flights where customers were severely impacted and stranded at airports on December 3, 4 and 5

India-US trade talks: DPDP Act, Information Technology rules dominate

Washington considers specific provisions in the DPDP rules and IT Rules non-tariff barriers for its companies

IndiGo crisis: Flight cuts likely to disrupt December hotel bookings

Chains hope for revival as stabilisation measures kick in

Cabinet clears nuclear energy Bill to open sector to private participation

The draft legislation seeks to amend the Atomic Energy Act 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (CLND) Act 2010

Mkt regulator Sebi clears Pranav Adani, others of insider trading charges

In a separate 63-page order, Sebi also dropped insider trading charges against Vinod Bahety, former head of M&A at the Adani Group, and three associated entities

The 'delusional' optimist: Harshil Mathur on Razorpay's journey, challenges

Lunch with BS: Mathur takes Ajinkya Kawale and Shivani Shinde through the payment aggregator's journey, its challenges, his vision for it, and where his optimism comes from