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Stock Market Highlights: Sensex jumps 447 pts, Nifty atop 25,950; ICICI Pru AMC gains 19% on debut

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights on December 19, 2025: The broader indices - BSE MidCap and SmallCap outran the benchmark Sensex and gained around 1.3 per cent each on Friday.

What we get wrong about blood pressure: Doctors bust 13 persistent myths

From stress and salt to medicines, age and alcohol, an internal medicine specialist explains why blood pressure myths can quietly harm your health

Stocks to buy for 2026: These 5 banks can rally up to 30%, says mkt expert

ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank from private lenders, and state-run SBI and Bank of Baroda look favourably placed on charts, says Aakash Shah, Technical Research Analyst of Choice Equity Broking.

Delhi pollution curbs open new market for ICE-to-EV retrofitters

Delhi's tighter pollution norms are boosting demand for EV retrofits, but industry players are urging the government to cut GST and ease regulatory hurdles to scale up conversions

L Catterton takes stake in Haldiram's in strategic partnership deal

Consumer-focused investor L Catterton has invested in Haldiram's, aiming to support brand building, product development and supply chain strengthening as the snacks major expands globally

Hotels, villas cash in as pet parents spend more on 'paw-cations'

Pet-inclusive accommodations, curated road trip packages on offer

CCI to probe IndiGo on complaint from informant over flight disruptions

The CCI first conducts a preliminary inquiry based on the information received, and then, based on the findings, it directs the Director General's office to start a formal investigation

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends 78 pts lower amid late volatility; Nifty holds 25,800

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights on December 18, 2025: Gains in IT shares were off-set by losses in select auto, metal and pharma stocks. Market breadth was fairly negative on Thursday.

Lok Sabha passes VB-G RAM G Bill to replace MGNREGA amid Oppn protests

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to replace the 20-year-old MGNREGA with a new initiative that guarantees rural jobs for 125 days every year amid vociferous protests by the Opposition. Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan responded to the eight-hour discussion on The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, asserting that the Modi government was ensuring that the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi were upheld through various initiatives taken by it. "Congress killed ideals of Bapu, NDA ensured Bapu lives through pucca houses built under the PM Awas Yojana, Ujjwala yojana, Swachh Bharat Mission, Ayushman Bharat," Chouhan said listing out government schemes for welfare of the poor. Opposition members trooped to the well of the House raising slogans against the government from dropping Mahatma Gandhi's name from the rural jobs initiative and tearing copies of the G RAM G Bill and flinging it towards the chair. The Lok Sabh

India eases business visa norms in boost for Chinese manufacturing experts

The changes in visa rules are aimed at reducing delays and cutting paperwork that had slowed down visa approvals over the past few years

Do you feel time speeding up after 35? Five habits to slow ageing down

After 35, your sleep, heart, muscles and metabolism start shifting subtly. An NHS doctor shares five simple daily habits, from morning light to strength work, that can help you age better

Sudden deaths under 45: Why 'healthy-looking' can be dangerously misleading

Sudden heart deaths in 'fit-looking' adults under 45 are often linked to silent coronary artery disease. An Apollo doctor explains why it hides, what raises risk, and what checks help

IndiGo gains 2% as CEO says 'worst is behind us'; Stock up for 6th session

InterGlobe Aviation shares rose on Thursday after CEO Pieter Elbers said to employees that the "worst is behind us," following disruption at airports across the country

'Worst is behind us, focus on rebuilding': IndiGo CEO's message to staff

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said the focus of the airline is now to solidify operations and to ensure that the operations are stable as the bad weather and IROPS season begin this week

How China's 'Manhattan Project' aims to break Western control of AI chips

China has secretly built a prototype machine to make advanced AI chips, aiming to end Western dominance, with working chips expected by 2028-2030

India set for Higher-Ed boom: 560,000 students, $113 bn forex saved by 2040

India is fast emerging as the world's most attractive market for global universities, with foreign institutions accelerating their India-entry plans

OnePlus 15R review: A sensible all-rounder focused on speed and stability

OnePlus 15R focuses on raw performance, clean software and long battery life. Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and OxygenOS 16, it excels at speed and endurance but makes camera compromises

Trump adds controversial White House plaques under Biden, Obama portraits

Donald Trump has added new plaques under White House portraits of former presidents, using the prefix 'sleepy' for Joe Biden and describing Barack Obama as a 'divisive' leader

Stocks to Watch today, Dec 18: HCLTech, Tata Motors PV, Paytm, Cyient

Stocks to Watch today, Dec 18: Ola Electric, Paytm, Tata Motors, Tata Chemicals are among few stocks that will be in focus today; check full list here

HDFC, Nippon India, UTI AMC rally up to 7%; why are AMC stocks up today?

AMCs in focus: The Sebi overhauled the cost framework for the MF industry, introducing a simplified structure aimed at improving transparency for investors while balancing the impact on asset managers

Bharat Taxi to roll out in Jan: Here's how it is different from Ola, Uber

Operated by Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Limited, Bharat Taxi is being promoted as the home-grown, driver-owned mobility service

Why did Antony Waste Handling shares skyrocket 12% today? Find out here

Antony Waste Handling shares rose today after its subsidiary AG Enviro Infra Projects, in a joint venture with Jigar Transport Company and M K Enterprises, secured a contract from the BMC

'No PUC, No Fuel' rule to be implemented in Delhi today amid worsening AQI

Delhi government's series of strict measures to deal with the air pollution crisis comes into effect today, as the city continues to grapple with severe air quality

Trump announces $1,776 'Warrior Dividend' for military service members

Taking a dig at the previous Joe Biden administration, Trump said in his address that he 'inherited a mess'

Brokerages back TCS as it doubles down on AI-led transformation

At the core of TCS's vision is a five-pillar framework designed to reorient the company from a digital-first services model to AI-centric enterprise transformation.

Top stock picks for December 18 by Religare Broking; check key levels here

The FMCG space continues to witness a mixed trend, with Britannia emerging as a relative outperformer, gradually trending higher over the past nine months.

These 3 stocks are a must-have in your portfolio; key reasons inside

Avanti Feeds is showing a strong bullish setup on the daily chart, with price sustaining above its 20, 50, 100 and 200-day EMAs, confirming a medium- to long-term trend reversal in favour of bulls.

Wide-ranging reforms: Sebi overhauls MF cost framework, stockbroking rules

Sebi has renamed expense ratio limits as the base expense ratio and moved statutory levies outside the cap, while approving a rewrite of MF regulations to tighten transparency and governance

Xiaomi to expand non-mobile business; bets on TVs, wearables, tablets

Xiaomi is doubling down on TVs, tablets and wearables in India while pushing premium smartphones, aiming to lift non-phone revenues to the high-20% range

MGNREGA work demand dips during peak sowing and harvest time, shows data

MGNREGA data show work demand typically dipped between July and November over the past 10 years before rising from December

IndiGo COO, DGCA officials appear before Parl panel on flight chaos

The committee did not take any view and decided to wait till the report of the ongoing investigation ordered by the civil aviation ministry comes, the sources said

Supreme Court ends protection to BS-III, older vehicles in Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court has asked civic and highways authorities to examine suspending or relocating toll plazas at Delhi's borders to ease congestion and emissions amid very poor air quality

India may oppose US proposal to dismantle WTO's most-favoured-nation rule

India is set to oppose a US push at the WTO to dilute the MFN principle, calling it a threat to the core foundations of the multilateral trading system

Datanomics: Resource crunch remains major concern in Bihar's finances

Weak tax collections in October pushed Bihar's fiscal deficit to three times the FY26 budget estimate in seven months, with pre-poll spending adding pressure

Trade metrics: Tariff tantrums shape Indian exports in the 21st century

The first of a two-part series looks at India's export options: Tariffs are pushing a move towards diversification even as shipments to the US increase. It could be a win-win

TCS annualised AI revenue at $1.5 billion, says CEO K Krithivasan

TCS has disclosed for the first time that its annualised AI revenue is about $1.5 billion, as investors seek clarity on returns from large AI investments across IT services firms

Trade possibilities: Latest numbers should not distract policymakers

Strong November export growth offers relief, but trade uncertainty persists as India races to seal a deal with the US amid tariffs, capital outflows and rupee pressure

Regulating higher education: Focus should be on improving outcomes

The UGC oversees non-technical universities, the AICTE is concerned with technical education, while the NCTE is the regulatory body for teachers' education

JSW MG, Tata Motors take small-car relief dispute under CAFE-3 to PMO

The Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) framework sets fleet-wide carbon dioxide emission targets for automakers

Warner Bros Discovery board rejects Paramount's $108 bn hostile bid

Paramount took its bid directly to Warner Bros' shareholders last week after the company announced a deal with Netflix on December 5

What is an 'alcoholic personality'? Why Trump backed Susie Wiles' remark

Trump endorsed Susie Wiles' "alcoholic personality" label despite being a non-drinker. Psychiatrists explain why it is not a diagnosis, and what traits the phrase points to

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex falls 3rd day, down 120 pts; Nifty ends at 25,818; Cons Durables dip

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights on December 17, 2025: In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and the SmallCap indices ended lower by 0.54 per cent and 0.73 per cent, respectively

Do electric toothbrushes really beat manual ones for plaque and gum health?

Electric brushes can cut plaque 10-20 per cent in trials, but timers, pressure sensors and technique matter more than price

Why do some people feel an urge to eat chalk, ice, or excessive spices?

From chalk and clay to compulsive ice chewing, pica is a recognised condition often linked to iron deficiency and other health issues. A doctor explains why these cravings happen and when to seek help

ACC, Bata India, RECL, HFCL drop to 52-week lows; trading strategy here

Analyst at Choice Broking cautions against bottom-fishing, and instead recommend a wait & watch approach for a potential trend reversal.

Year-ender 2025: MacBook Pro to Kindle, five productivity-focused devices

From AI-first laptops and versatile tablets to distraction-free readers and compact desk gear, the following five products stood out in 2025 for getting real work done

Bangladesh envoy summoned after threat to Indian High Commission in Dhaka

India summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah after a threat was received by the Indian High Commission in Dhaka

US visa ban on 20 nations: Foreign students, migrants to be affected

The expanded US travel ban takes effect from January 1, 2026, with education groups warning of its impact on international students and exchanges