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The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84912.90, down 305.11 points, or 0.35%, and the Nifty was at 25936.25, down 91.33 points, or 0.35%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.92 against the dollar.
Former Sri Lanka World Cup captain Arjuna Ranatunga may face arrest in a corruption case. His brother Dammika was arrested and later released on bail for irregular oil tender deals at Ceylon Petroleum Corporation in 2017. Investigators say the deal caused heavy losses. Arjuna, a former minister, is abroad. He led Sri Lanka to victory.
Delhi Airport issued a fog advisory today, warning passengers about possible flight delays due to low visibility. Travellers were asked to check with airlines for updates. Dense fog and heavy pollution affected air traffic. Delhi’s AQI remained very poor to severe, causing discomfort and reduced visibility across many areas.
AP IT Minister Nara Lokesh will inaugurate India’s first Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense Education City today at the Radisson Blu Resort, Visakhapatnam. The GMR-Mansa campus will be developed on a 160-acre site near Bhogapuram Airport in Vizianagaram district. Goa Governor Ashok Gajapathi Raju and Union Minister Ram Mohan are also set to attend the event.
A high-level review to be held in Tirumala ahead of Vaikuntha Ekadashi, as TTD Governing Council to meet today to deliberate on 60 agenda items. Vaikuntha Dwara Darshans are scheduled from Dec 30 to Jan 8. Officials reviewed security arrangements and discussed proposals, including a cottage donor policy and the Divya Vrikshala project spread across […]
A huge accident occurred on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh around 4 am today due to dense fog. 3 cars and 7 buses, including 6 sleeper buses, collided from behind, triggering a huge fire that gutted all vehicles. Four people were burnt alive, while 25 others were injured and hospitalized. Firefighters used 11 engines […]
Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh met Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Delhi during his visit. Lokesh sought approval for 11 new Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS) and urged steps to establish 12 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS) in the state. He also requested ₹4,400 crore funding for Andhra Pradesh under the STARS education project.
Here are the prices of CNG cylinders per kg today in the top cities in India. ★New Delhi: ₹77.09, ★Rewari: ₹79.70, ★Sonipat: ₹86.10, ★Bangalore: ₹89.00, ★Bharatpur: ₹91.50, ★Dewas: ₹95.50, ★Firozabad: ₹94.35, ★HYD: ₹96, ★Mathura: ₹94.35, ★Meerut: ₹87.05, ★Mumbai: ₹77, ★NCR: ₹77.09, ★Vijayawada: ₹89, ★Ranchi: ₹87.15, and ★Thiruvananthapuram: ₹88.
During Operation Sindhur, Pakistan deployed multiple drones to target the Indian Army and Air Force, but Turkish-made drones were intercepted and shot down mid-air by the Indian Army. From the debris of a destroyed drone, the Army reconstructed a model and showcased it in Delhi at a Vijay Diwas event attended by Army Chief General […]
Here are the diesel prices per litre in top cities. ★ Delhi – ₹87.67, ★ Kolkata – ₹92.02, ★ Mumbai – ₹90.03, ★ Chennai – ₹92.49, ★ Bangalore – ₹91.09, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹92.69, ★ Chandigarh – ₹82.45, ★ HYD – ₹95.70, ★ Jaipur – ₹89.90, ★ Lucknow – ₹87.86, ★ Patna – ₹91.82, ★ […]
Ravi Ranjan is an eminent economist appointed as the new Managing Director of State Bank of India (SBI). The Central Government has named him to replace Vinay M. Tonse. Previously, Ranjan served as Deputy Managing Director of SBI and led the Corporate Accounts Group, where he managed several strategic portfolios and all top banking operations.
Schools in selected areas of Telangana will remain closed today and tomorrow due to the third phase of gram panchayat polls. Polling will be held for remaining posts after several sarpanch and ward seats were filled unanimously. Schools serving as polling stations are closed, while govt and private employees have been granted paid leave to […]
Despite Donald Trump’s peace efforts, the Russi–Ukraine war persists due to few objectives. Moscow seeks territorial control, while Kyiv demands sovereignty. Mutual distrust, battlefield dynamics, allied support, and absence of enforceable security guarantees hinder compromise. Military aid convince both sides that continued fighting may yield outcomes.
The Indian Navy will commission ‘DSC A20’, India’s first indigenously Diving Support Craft today at Kochi. Built by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd, the catamaran-based vessel features advanced diving systems and modern underwater support capabilities. As the lead of five ships, it significantly strengthens coastal operations and advances naval self-reliance.
As of November 30, 2025, over 1.22 lakh central government employees, including new recruits, existing staff, and retirees, have opted for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). Employees can make a one-time switch back to NPS under certain conditions. UPS offers 50% average pay after 25 years or a minimum Rs 10,000 monthly after 10 years, […]