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The NSE Nifty index traded 173.16 points up at 23760.65, while BSE Sensex was 586.21 points at 78627.8 as of 10:18AM(IST)on December 23.

Sunny Leone. Virendra Joshi is accused of receiving Rs 1,000 monthly deposits intended for beneficiaries of the Mahtari Vandan Yojana. This scheme, implemented by the BJP government, provides Rs 1,000 per month to married women in the state. The fraud was discovered in Talur village, Bastar district. District Collector Haris S has ordered an investigation and the seizure of the bank account. Officials stated that media reports brought the fraud to light. The incident triggered a political clash between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress. State Congress chief Deepak Baij claimed, «over 50 per cent of beneficiaries under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana are fake.»

Donald Trump said on Sunday he would nominate billionaire investor Stephen Feinberg to serve as deputy secretary of defence. Feinberg is the co-chief executive of Cerberus Capital Management LP, a private equity firm that has invested in defence contractors. He served on an intelligence advisory board during Trump's 2017-2021 White House term. Feinberg would serve as the No. 2 official at the Pentagon under Trump's choice for defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host who faces questions about allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct. Hegseth has denied any wrongdoing.

ALSO READ: Why applying for a Schengen visa is 'humiliating' for Indians The year marks a Jubilee Year, also known as the Holy Year – a momentous occasion for Catholic worshippers who flock to Rome and Vatican City to seek forgiveness for their sins, says a Condé Nast Traveller report. During this time, Rome becomes a “focal point” for Catholic faith and traditions, the report adds. Held once every 25 years, the upcoming Jubilee Year will commence on Christmas Eve 2024 and conclude on January 6, 2026. Pilgrims will have a unique chance to walk through the Holy Doors of four papal basilicas—St. Peter’s Basilica, St. John Lateran, Saint Paul Outside the Walls, and Saint Mary Major—which are opened solely for this sacred occasion.

George Stephanopoulos has agreed to a new contract, an ABC News spokesperson confirmed to HuffPost on Thursday. The deal became public amid an uproar over the network’s settlement of Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit.

Maharashtra's state government, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has been assigned the crucial Home Ministry along with Law & Judiciary, marking a significant responsibility in the state's governance. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has been entrusted with the portfolios of Urban Development & Housing and Public Works, both key areas in the state's infrastructure and urban planning development. Meanwhile, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, a prominent leader from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has been allocated the important portfolios of Finance & Planning and Excise Department, which will give him a central role in managing the state’s fiscal policy and resources.

Meta Platforms' WhatsApp in a lawsuit accusing Israel's NSO Group of exploiting a bug in the messaging app to install spy software allowing unauthorized surveillance. U.S. District Judge Phyllis Hamilton in Oakland, California, granted a motion by WhatsApp and found NSO liable for hacking and breach of contract. The case will now proceed to a trial only on the issue of damages, Hamilton said. NSO Group did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.

National Single Window System including foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals, petroleum-related services, hallmarking and start-up registration. The national portal integrates the existing clearance systems of the various ministries and departments of the centre and state governments. In its year end review, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) also said that from 2000 to 2024, a total FDI inflow of $991 billion was recorded, with 67% received during the last ten financial years (2014-2024). The department also said that the production linked incentive schemes for 14 sectors have achieved significant milestones, including investments of ₹1.46 lakh crore, production/sales of ₹12.5 lakh crore, exports worth ₹4 lakh crore and employment for 9.5 lakh individuals.

shares of Amber Enterprises for Rs 210 crore through an open market transaction. Axis Mutual Fund (MF), Mahindra Manulife MF, Tata AIA Life Insurance and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance were the other entities, who have picked up stakes in Gurugram-based Amber Enterprises through separate block deals on the NSE. As per the data, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup Global Markets, Axis MF, Mahindra Manulife MF, Tata AIA Life Insurance and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company collectively purchased 3.45 lakh shares or 1.02 per cent stake in Amber Enterprises.

inflation despite expectations of it softening ahead. «Going forward, food inflation is likely to soften in Q4 with seasonal easing of vegetables prices and kharif harvest arrivals; and good soil moisture conditions along with comfortable reservoir levels auguring well for rabi production.

Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd, formerly known as Burger King India, on Friday said its board has approved raising of up to Rs 500 crore through the qualified institutional placement of securities. The Board of Directors, in its meeting held on Friday, December 20, 2024, has approved the raising of funds through the issuance of instruments or security, including equity shares or any other eligible securities by way of a qualified institutional placement for an amount not exceeding Rs 500 crore, Restaurant Brands Asia said in a regulatory filing.

Nitin Gadkari has expressed strong opposition to live-in relationships and same-sex marriages, calling both “wrong” and stating they could destabilize society. In a recent YouTube podcast, Gadkari said that same-sex marriages would «collapse the social structure» and warned that their legalization could lead to the acceptance of other controversial practices. «Same-sex marriage would lead to the collapse of the social structure,» Gadkari said, adding that if such marriages were allowed, it could pave the way for future governments to consider enabling men to have multiple wives. «Both live-in relationships and same-sex marriages are inappropriate,» he added. Gadkari also shared insights from his visit to the British Parliament, where he said he asked UK leaders about the key challenges facing their country. He recalled that they identified a major issue as the growing trend of young men and women in European nations opting for live-in relationships instead of marriage. In the podcast, Gadkari stressed the importance of balancing the sex ratio and emphasized that married couples should have children to ensure societal stability. “If the sex ratio reaches a point where there are 1,500 women and only 1,000 men, we may have to allow men to have two wives,” he said.

dead body of a 45-year-old unidentified man was delivered to a family here in West Godavari district in a box with a demand for over Rs one crore, police said. The box was delivered at the under construction house of the family. District superintendent of police Adnan Nayeem Asmi said the box was delivered on Thursday night to the family of four with a letter demanding them to pay up Rs 1.3 crore. «Last night the body reached this place (under construction house),» Asmi told PTI, adding police was probing the case to unearth further details.

Voltas Ltd. 0.88 per cent to Rs 1724.00 in Friday's trade. It hit a high of Rs 1751.75 and low of Rs 1719.00 during the session. On the technical charts, the 200-DMA of the stock stood at Rs 1538.21, while the 50-DMA was at Rs 1737.93. If a stock trades above 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it usually means the immediate trend is upward. On the other hand, if the stock trades below 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it is considered a bearish trend and if trades between these averages, then it suggests the stock can go either way.

Havells India Ltd. 0.03 per cent to Rs 1695.75 in Friday's trade. It hit a high of Rs 1713.10 and low of Rs 1687.00 during the session. On the technical charts, the 200-DMA of the stock stood at Rs 1765.13, while the 50-DMA was at Rs 1725.44. If a stock trades above 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it usually means the immediate trend is upward. On the other hand, if the stock trades below 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it is considered a bearish trend and if trades between these averages, then it suggests the stock can go either way.

Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die, the House on Friday adopted a resolution recommending the two bills on holding simultaneous polls to a joint committee of the two Houses.

The NSE Nifty index was trading 35.46 points down at 23916.25, while BSE Sensex was 174.03 points at 79044.02 at the time of writing this report.

HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd. 0.25 per cent to Rs 4380.00 in Friday's trade as of 11:23AM (IST). The stock hit a high price of Rs 4431.00 and low of Rs 4375.00 during the session.

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. traded at Rs 141.10 on BSE at 11:18AM (IST) on Friday, 1.03 per cent from previous close. The stock quoted a 52-week low price of Rs 117.25 and a high of Rs 196.80.