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Gold prices surged to Rs 1,40,850 per 10 grams and silver to Rs 2,17,250 per kilogram in India on Tuesday, driven by global trends, Fed rate cut expectations, and rising geopolitical tensions, marking strong gains for both metals in 2025

As many as 22 Maoists, including a divisional committee member and six area committee members, surrendered to the Odisha police along with firearms, ammunition and explosives. The surrendered cadres carried a collective reward of Rs 1.84 crore and were given interim relief

The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 12 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing maritime boundaries near the Palk Strait. The incident has renewed concerns among fishing communities, who are urging Indian authorities to intervene for their release.

INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy’s stitched sailing vessel built using traditional techniques, will embark on its maiden overseas voyage to Oman on December 29, symbolically retracing ancient maritime routes and reviving India’s historic shipbuilding and seafaring traditions

Amitabh Bachchan praised his grandson Agastya Nanda’s performance in “Ikkis,” portraying Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. Bachchan lauded Nanda’s maturity, honesty, and on-screen presence, calling the film flawless and emotionally moving

Hundreds of VHP and Bajrang Dal supporters clashed with police near the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, protesting the lynching of 25-year-old Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, demanding justice and action against the perpetrators

Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma was summoned by Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs over concerns about the security of Bangladeshi missions in India, including New Delhi and Kolkata, and was asked to ensure strengthened protection for these diplomatic missions

BJP leader Akshay Garg was hacked to death by three masked assailants at a road construction site in Korba, Chhattisgarh. Police are investigating the incident, have set up checkpoints, and the motive behind the attack remains unknown

A passenger at Delhi airport, Ankit Dewan, alleged assault by off-duty Air India Express pilot Virender Sejwal, resulting in a displaced nasal bone. Police have registered a case under BNS 2023, and an investigation, including CCTV review, is underway

The Delhi High Court dismissed pleas by Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin’s sons challenging the framing of charges in a terror funding case. The case involves hawala transfers from Pakistan to fund separatist and terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir

Dhariwal Buildtech, ESDS Software Solution, and BLS Polymers have received SEBI approval for IPOs consisting entirely of fresh issues. The funds will be used for debt repayment, infrastructure expansion, cloud services, and working capital, with listings on BSE and NSE

ISRO is set to launch the LVM3-M6 rocket carrying the 6,100 kg Bluebird Block-2, the heaviest payload in LVM3 history, from Sriharikota. The satellite will provide global direct-to-mobile 4G/5G connectivity as part of AST SpaceMobile’s network

Fog and low visibility at Delhi’s IGIA disrupted air traffic on Tuesday, causing cancellation of 10 flights and delays for over 270 others. Average departure delays were 29 minutes, though visibility is gradually improving, the airport operator said

Actress Priya Banerjee made a special cameo in *Four More Shots Please* season four, marking her first on-screen collaboration with husband Prateik Smita Patil. The couple also walked the ramp together and tied the knot on February 14 in an intimate ceremony 

Kerala’s Animal Husbandry Department confirmed avian flu outbreaks in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts. Officials are assessing the situation and taking precautionary measures, while no consumption restrictions are imposed yet. Expert teams are monitoring, with potential culling and compensation for affected poultry farmers

Formula 1’s popularity in India has surged to 78.8 million fans, boosted by stellar performances from Kush Maini and Arvid Lindblad. With record global engagement, successful F1® The Movie, and upcoming 2026 regulations, Indian motorsport excitement is at an all-time high

A Delhi court ordered framing of charges against Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram and six others in the Chinese visa scam case. The CBI case relates to alleged criminal conspiracy and bribery linked to facilitating visas for Chinese nationals in 2011

A Hyderabad-bound British Airways flight from London received a bomb threat via email after landing at RGIA. Authorities activated standard security protocols, including aircraft isolation and screening. The threat was later deemed non-specific, and the flight safely departed back to Heathrow

The Congress accused the Modi government of undermining the ecological integrity of the Aravallis by redefining the mountain range. Jairam Ramesh questioned the move’s intent, warned of increased mining and real estate pressure, and alleged that expert recommendations were being ignored

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged citizens to help protect vulnerable people from the cold wave by ensuring warmth and shelter. He said the government has activated night shelters, distributed blankets, arranged bonfires, and taken special measures for safety amid fog

Rajasthan recorded minimum temperatures above eight degrees Celsius in most areas, while dense fog affected visibility in several districts. The Meteorological Department forecast a two to four degree Celsius drop in night temperatures across parts of the state between December 23 and 25

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced Rs 5 lakh assistance for the family of a migrant worker lynched in Kerala. Terming the act inhuman, he sought strict action against the accused and assured full support to the bereaved family

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The rupee slipped 5 paise to 89.73 against the US dollar in early trade amid FII outflows and weak equities. Losses were capped by a softer dollar and lower crude prices, while markets await key US economic data