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Argentine football legend Lionel Messi arrived in Kolkata this morning, marking his first visit since 2011. During his tour, he will virtually unveil his 70-foot statue at Laketown and meet Sourav Ganguly, Shah Rukh Khan, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Messi is scheduled to travel to Hyderabad later this evening.
Indian stock markets rose for a second consecutive session on Friday, boosted by global gains and strong metal stock buying. The BSE Sensex closed 449.53 points higher at 85,267.66, while the Nifty50 added 148.40 points to reach 26,046.95. The rally follows PM Modi’s economic discussions with US President Trump on trade ties.
The IMF added 11 new conditions to Pakistan’s $7 billion bailout, raising total requirements to 64 within 18 months. Measures include declaring officials’ assets, anti-corruption reforms, revenue board and tax overhauls, sugar market liberalisation, power-sector restructuring, and corporate law amendments. Pakistan relies heavily on IMF support to avoid default.
India’s benchmark indices opened higher, continuing gains from the previous session amid positive global trends and a US Federal Reserve rate cut. The BSE Sensex rose 402.99 points to 85,221.12, while the NSE Nifty gained 115.3 points to 26,013.85. Investors responded positively to signals of easing monetary conditions worldwide.
A severe cold wave is gripping many parts of Telangana, with temperatures plunging to single digits. Adilabad registered the lowest at 6.2°C, while Patancheru saw 6.4°C. Medak recorded 7.2°C, Hanamkonda and Ramagundam 8.6°C, Hayathnagar 10°C, and Hyderabad 12.2°C as officials urged residents to take precautions.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, December 12, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 85225.00, up at 406.87 points or 0.48%, and the Nifty was at 26023.75, up at 125.20 points or 0.48%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.42 against the dollar.
Pranav Advani shared the group’s long-term strategy and renewable energy, emphasizing patience and generational impact. He highlighted infrastructure’s role in achieving a $30 trillion Indian economy by 2047. Aligning with Chairman Gautam Adani’s 15-20 year planning horizon, he stressed building sustainably for Viksit Bharat goals.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said he created a Deep Research AI app over Thanksgiving, combining his passions for technology and cricket, and used it to pick an all-time Indian Test team. Nadella, who co-owns the London Spirit and Seattle Orcas, is in India meeting leaders as Microsoft pledges $17.5 billion for AI and cloud expansion […]
After three straight sessions of losses, the stock market rebounded strongly, offering much-needed relief to investors. The Sensex climbed 426.86 points to finish at 84,818, while the Nifty advanced 140.55 points to close at 25,899. Consistent buying activity helped both indices recover, pushing the markets back into the green zone after days of volatility.
The Indian rupee depreciated 17 paise to 90.11 against the US dollar in early trade due to risk-averse market sentiment and strong dollar demand from importers. Forex traders indicated that muted domestic markets and continued foreign fund outflows could keep the rupee under pressure. Negative bias is expected to persist in trading.
Gold prices dipped slightly in the Hyderabad bullion market, with 24-carat gold falling by ₹110 to ₹1,30,200 per 10 grams and 22-carat gold dropping by ₹100 to ₹1,19,350. In contrast, silver prices rose sharply, increasing by ₹2,000 to ₹2,07,000 per kg. Rates remain almost identical across both Telugu states.
AP CM Chandrababu has written to the Union Water Resources Dept urging it to halt Telangana’s newly proposed projects on the Krishna River. Telangana recently issued a GO to prepare DPRs for 16 projects across Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar, Ranga Reddy, Warangal and Khammam. Chandrababu stated these proposals lack mandatory KRMB approvals and violate key norms.
The Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates to a range of 3.50-3.75%, marking the third cut this year. Chair Jerome Powell stressed the importance of monitoring economic data before making further adjustments. Officials anticipate one additional rate cut next year while also noting ongoing risks to employment and the overall economic outlook.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84495.66, up at 104.39 points or 0.12%, and the Nifty was at 25780.40, up at 22.40 points or 0.09%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90 against the dollar.
Apple will open its first Noida store today, Dec 11, at DLF Mall of India, its fifth in India. Featuring a peacock-inspired design, it offers the latest devices, expert support, and Today at Apple workshops. Customers can access Specialists, Geniuses, and Business teams for personalised help, exploring, creating, and connecting with Apple products and services.