India has seen transformational economic change in last 11 years, PM Modi tells diaspora in Oman

'India soon to become world's third-largest economy,' say BJP leaders, hailing PM Modi's leadership

Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Saraogi highlighted India's current progress, stating, "Certainly, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, we are now the fourth-largest economy in the world. This fourth-largest economy is above the British, to whom we were once enslaved. Today, the British are below us, and we are ahead of England. Our ancestors could not have even imagined this. Under the esteemed Prime Minister's leadership, India is set to become the third-largest economy." Dec 19, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty end higher as strong rupee lift market sentiment

It touched an intra-day high of 85,067.50 before closing 447.55 points higher, or 0.5 per cent up, at 84,929. The Nifty also saw a firm trend. The index climbed to a high of 25,993 during the day and finally settled at 25,966, ending 151 points higher. Dec 19, 2025
Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Gold slips on MCX after BOJ rate hike

Softer inflation data from the United States also weighed on prices, even though gold is usually seen as a hedge against rising inflation. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery were trading 0.56 per cent lower at Rs 1,33,772 per 10 grams during early trade. Dec 19, 2025
Hindu man lynched, body set ablaze in Bangladesh's Mymensingh over alleged Blasphemy

Hindu man lynched, body set ablaze in Bangladesh's Mymensingh over alleged Blasphemy

Citing local and eyewitness sources, Bangladeshi Bengali media outlet Barta Bazar reported that Dipu was accused of making derogatory comments about Islam and Prophet Muhammad during an event at the factory marking World Arabic Language Day. The allegations rapidly spread within the factory and surrounding areas, sparking tension. He was later beaten by an angry mob and reportedly died on the spot. Dec 19, 2025
Indian team's satellite internet concept wins NASA's 2025 Space Apps Challenge

Indian team's satellite internet concept wins NASA's 2025 Space Apps Challenge

The Chennai-based team, Photonics Odyssey, won the Most Inspirational Award for reimagining satellite internet as a national public infrastructure rather than a private service. The project aims to reduce ground dependency and help connect more than 700 million people in India who currently lack access to broadband connectivity. Dec 19, 2025