Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade

Sensex ends lower by 120 points; Nifty drifts below 25,820

The Nifty also ended in the red at 25,818.55, slipping 41.55 points or 0.16 per cent. "As long as Nifty remains below the 25,900–26,000 resistance zone, upside attempts are likely to attract selling pressure," experts stated. Dec 17, 2025
RS: Raghav Chadha raises toll plazas waiting issue, Minister Gadkari assures 'zero time' before 2026

RS: Raghav Chadha raises toll plazas waiting issue, Minister Gadkari assures 'zero time' before 2026

He argued that commuters already pay road and infrastructure cess on vehicles and fuel, yet are burdened further with toll charges. He said, after paying so much money, commuters deserve two basic things: smooth, pothole-free roads and seamless connectivity without endless delays, Chadha said, adding he acknowledges Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) models, under which tolls are collected to recover infrastructure costs. Dec 17, 2025
US President Donald Trump

Trump expands US travel ban to 20 more countries

The White House said the decision is part of its effort to tighten US entry standards. Officials linked the move to security concerns. They cited the recent arrest of an Afghan national accused of the shooting of two National Guard troops near the White House over Thanksgiving weekend. Dec 17, 2025
Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early deals amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early deals amid weak global cues

The Sensex opened 176 points higher at 84,856 but soon gave up its early gains and slipped into the red, touching a low of 84,649. At around 9:25 AM, the index was trading 134 points higher, or 0.2 per cent up, at 84,820. The Nifty was also marginally higher, trading at 25,913, up 53 points or 0.2 per cent. Dec 17, 2025
'Hum aapke hain': Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma get emotional as they seek blessings of Premanand Ji Maharaj; couple skip meeting Messi

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma get emotional seeking blessings of Premanand Ji Maharaj; skip meeting Messi

Following a highly successful ODI series against South Africa, wherein Virat Kohli struck two centuries and a half-century, Virat Vrindavan along with his wife, Anushka Sharma. During the visit, Virat and Anushka met Shri Hit Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj and sought his blessings. This marked their third visit to Vrindavan this year, having earlier travelled there with their children in January and May to receive the spiritual leader's blessings. Dec 16, 2025