China, Russia and India emerging economies  — important members of Global South: Beijing

China, Russia and India emerging economies — important members of Global South: Beijing

Addressing a regular press conference in Beijing on Monday, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun expressed China's readiness to work with Russia and India to promote the development of bilateral ties. He also expressed China's willingness to work with India to view and handle bilateral ties from a strategic and long-term perspective and promoting the stable development of bilateral ties. Dec 8, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty witness sharp decline ahead of US Fed policy decision

Sensex ended the session at 85,102.69, down 609.68 points or 0.71 per cent. The 30-share index started lower at 85,624.84 against last session's closing of 85,624.84. The index extended the loss further amid overall selling to touch an intra-day low at 84,875.59. Dec 8, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open slightly higher; IT stocks lead early market gains

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid lack of domestic triggers

The Sensex slipped by 93 points, or 0.11 per cent, to trade around 85,619. The Nifty also drifted lower and was seen at 26,137, down 50 points or 0.19 per cent. Analysts said that Nifty is expected to trade within a defined range today, with near-term resistance placed around 26,300-26,350, where profit-booking may emerge. Dec 8, 2025
Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Gold, silver slip on MCX as traders book profits

During early trade, MCX gold February futures were trading 0.04 per cent lower at Rs 1,30,409 per 10 grams. "MCX Gold remains within a rising channel pattern and is currently hovering around the Rs 1,30,300–Rs 1,30,400 zone, after facing rejection near Rs 1,32,250, which now acts as the immediate resistance," experts said. Dec 8, 2025
Congress' Nehru legacy honour claim falls flat as scrutiny reveals 'insult' to Ambedkar during UPA rule

Congress' Nehru legacy honour claim falls flat as scrutiny reveals 'insult' to Ambedkar during UPA rule

What emerges is not merely a debate over history but a struggle for political ownership of Ambedkar's legacy. Sonia Gandhi's recent remarks at the launch of The Nehru Centre India encapsulate Congress' defensive posture. In a lengthy post, she lamented what she described as "systematic attempts" to denigrate Nehru, accusing the ruling establishment of trying to erase his contributions and destroy the foundations of the nation. Dec 8, 2025
Crime

Delhi Police bust multi-state scam syndicate with suspected Chinese links

Technical surveillance helped identify the key directors of the fake firm -- Shivam Singh, a resident of Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh, and Lakshay, a resident of Delhi, the Delhi Police said in its press note. Investigators found that Rs 10.38 lakh from the defrauded amount had been routed through Belcrest-connected accounts. Dec 7, 2025
Russian President Putin departs Delhi after two-day State Visit; thanks India for 'warm welcome'

Forging iron curtain of East: India's bold bet on multipolar future

This alliance is not an act of fealty but enlightened pragmatism, a catalyst for India's transcendence beyond Western orbits toward a sovereign multipolarity. By steering with intellectual clarity, unwavering resolve, and iterative refinement, perhaps commissioning an independent impact audit by mid-2026, India can transform the Eastern iron curtain from a mere shield into a dynamo of global influence, redefining multipolarity not as chaos, but as opportunity. Dec 7, 2025