US Freezes Immigration From 19 Countries: Green Cards, Citizenship Processes Halted
Washington, DC: The United States has paused immigration processing for applicants from 19 countries already under earlier travel restrictions, effectively halting green card applications, citizenship interviews, naturalisation ceremonies, and other immigration benefits. The New York Times reported that the Trump administration issued the freeze amid heightened scrutiny over national security. Which Countries Are Affected? The […]
Delhi MCD By-Election 2025: Counting Begins in 12 Wards as CM Rekha Gupta Faces Her First Big Test
New Delhi: The counting of votes for the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) by-elections 2025 has begun, marking the first major political test for newly elected Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The results are expected to play a key role in shaping public perception of her leadership and her “Viksit Delhi” development agenda. Why Were Elections […]
Virat Kohli Declines to Play Vijay Hazare Trophy; Report Hints at Growing Rift With Coach Gautam Gambhir
New Delhi: Tensions within Indian cricket appear to be rising as senior batter Virat Kohli has reportedly declined the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) request to participate in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, according to a report by NDTV. The decision comes at a time when the board, head coach Gautam Gambhir, […]
10 Stocks in Focus Today: SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Motilal Oswal, Hindustan Copper and More
Mumbai: A series of corporate announcements—from fundraising and debt issuances to project orders and regulatory developments—are expected to drive market sentiment today. Here are the 10 key stocks that will likely remain in focus on December 3, 2025. Market Recap The benchmark indices ended lower on December 2. Sensex: fell 503.63 points (0.59%) to close […]
CM Revanth Reddy Faces Backlash Over Comments on Hindu Deities; BJP Slams Remarks as “Insulting”
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has triggered a fresh political controversy with his recent remarks on Hindu deities during an executive meeting of the Congress party. While emphasising that the Congress embraces diverse beliefs and mindsets, the Chief Minister drew an analogy comparing the plurality of thoughts within the party to the diversity of […]
Mamata Banerjee Announces Compensation for 39 SIR-Linked Deaths; Accuses Centre of Imposing ‘Pressure’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced financial compensation for families of those who allegedly died by suicide or fell seriously ill due to pressure linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out across the state. Compensation for deaths and serious illness The Chief Minister said the state […]
Rare Triple Cyclone Event Batters Southeast Asia; Satellite Images Reveal Widespread Flooding Across Five Countries
A rare and powerful convergence of three tropical weather systems has unleashed widespread destruction across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam over the past week.Satellite images captured by Planet Labs show large-scale flooding, submerged villages, crop damage, and landslides across multiple regions. Three Cyclones Active at the Same Time Cyclone Ditwah Originated […]
Nifty Poised for Fresh Rally, Says Motilal Oswal: 4 Key Catalysts Identified & 25 Stocks to Watch
Despite a mild three-session consolidation, the Nifty 50 continues to show strong momentum after hitting a record high of 26,325.80. Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) believes the index is setting up for a new upward leg, supported by solid earnings growth, stronger liquidity, and favourable policy conditions. The Nifty ended November with a […]
Nifty Outlook for December 3: Can Bulls Hold 26,000? Market Slips for 3rd Day; Key Supports & Resistances Explained
The Indian stock market extended its losing streak for the third straight session on Tuesday (Dec 2), with benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex both declining over 0.50%. The Nifty briefly fell below the crucial 26,000 mark, touching an intraday low of 25,997.85, before closing at 26,032.20, down 143.55 points (0.55%).The Sensex also dropped 503.63 […]
BJP’s Candidate ‘Sonia Gandhi’ in Munnar Stuns Kerala Politics; Congress on Alert Ahead of Local Body Polls
The Kerala local body elections for 2025 are set to take place on December 9 and 11, and one unexpected candidate has become the centre of statewide attention — Sonia Gandhi, the BJP-backed candidate from Munnar. Why is this making headlines? The name “Sonia Gandhi” is traditionally associated with the senior Congress leader and former […]