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Eight of India’s top-10 most valued firms lost a combined Rs 79,129.21 crore last week amid a bearish market, with Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank hit hardest, while Reliance Industries and Larsen & Toubro gained

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held meetings with European, UK, and Egyptian counterparts, including Xavier Bettel, Radoslaw Sikorski, Baiba Braze, David Lammy, and Badr Abdelatty, on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum 2025 in Abu Dhabi 

Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal announced his engagement to long-time partner Gabriella Demetriades during Rhea Chakraborty’s podcast. The couple, dating since 2018, has two sons, Arik and Arav, while Rampal was previously married to Mehr Jesia

IATA warns of rising GPS spoofing and jamming incidents affecting global aviation, including India, with reported cases nearly doubling since 2022. Pilots are urged to remain vigilant, while authorities emphasize better coordination and awareness to mitigate risks

Chaos and vandalism during Lionel Messi’s event at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium drew widespread international media attention, with major global outlets highlighting mismanagement and crowd unrest, raising concerns over the city’s global image and event-handling capabilities.

Former Karnataka MLA and doctor Anjali Nimbalkar saved an American passenger’s life by performing CPR during a Goa to New Delhi flight after the woman suffered a medical emergency mid air, earning praise from passengers, crew, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah 

About 4,300 MW of solar projects in Rajasthan face full daytime curtailment due to limited transmission capacity, threatening Rs 20,000 crore of investments. Industry urges short-term relief, dynamic line rating, and better evacuation mechanisms to prevent stranded renewable assets

Goa launched a crackdown on nightclubs ahead of Christmas and New Year after a deadly fire killed 25 people. Authorities inspected venues across North Goa, sealing establishments violating safety and licensing norms to prevent further tragedies

A parliamentary committee praised the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives in Ladakh for exemplary experiential education and urged the University Grants Commission to grant long pending recognition, while recommending replication of its model nationwide despite recent controversies involving founder Sonam Wangchuk

A parliamentary panel warned that India’s heavy dependence on crude oil imports exposes it to geopolitical risks and supply disruptions, urging diversification of sources, stronger strategic reserves, alternative routes, and institutionalised risk management to safeguard long term energy security

A fire early Sunday gutted a mobile phone shop in Gudivada, Krishna district, and spread to five nearby apparel stores, causing damage worth over Rs 1.2 crore. No injuries were reported, and police suspect a short circuit

The CBI filed a chargesheet against 17 individuals, including four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies for running a transnational cyber fraud network that used shell firms and digital scams to siphon over Rs 1,000 crore, officials said  

The Election Commission has cautioned West Bengal poll officials to treat any irregularity or security breach during hearings on claims and objections in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls seriously, directing strict corrective and disciplinary action where required.

A wildfire burning for three days in Nagaland Dzukou Valley spread toward Japfu range, prompting plans for aerial firefighting using an Indian Air Force helicopter, after strong winds worsened damage in the ecologically sensitive forest area near Kohima

Security forces in Manipur arrested six militants, including two women, linked to banned outfits for alleged extortion activities. The arrests across Imphal and Bishnupur districts led to the seizure of firearms and ammunition, police said 

The BJP termed the chaos at the Lionel Messi event in Kolkata as “shameful for West Bengal” and demanded Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee take responsibility. The unrest forced police action and led to Messi leaving early, prompting a judicial probe.

An Indian-origin man was among four people killed after a four-storey Hindu temple under construction collapsed in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province. Rescue operations were suspended due to bad weather, while authorities said the project lacked approved building plans.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Tamil Nadu from January 13 to 15 and celebrate Pongal with farmers, as the BJP steps up rural outreach and alliance-building efforts in the run-up to the 2026 Assembly elections.

Delhi’s air quality slipped into the hazardous range as dense smog enveloped the city, pushing the AQI to 461 and reducing visibility. Several NCR cities also recorded severe pollution, prompting health concerns and low-visibility procedures at the IGI Airport.

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Campaigning for the December 15 municipal and panchayat elections in Arunachal Pradesh concluded on Saturday. Polling will be held for the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC), Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC), and several zilla parishad and gram panchayat constituencies.

AIIMS Delhi experts announced that the Supernova Stent, developed by Gravity Medical Technology, has proven safe and effective in treating severe strokes. Approved by CDSCO earlier this year, the stent will now be manufactured in India at affordable prices.

Nitish Kumar Reddy took a hat-trick for Andhra against Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League stage at Ambi, finishing with figures of 3-17. Despite Andhra’s loss, Reddy said he was proud to give his best

The Global Chess League Season 3 began in Mumbai with Triveni Continental Kings aiming for a hat-trick. Led by Alireza Firouzja, the team will face Alpine SG Pipers in the opener of the six-team tournament featuring top global stars