US President Donald Trump announced that the United States launched a “powerful and deadly” strike against “ISIS Terrorist Scum” in Nigeria. In a post on social media, he said that the country “will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper.”

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➡️ States gun for coal power in setback for renewables
➡️ Tata Motors, VECV priced out of mega electric bus tender
➡️ Noida’s airport launch on slow lane as Navi Mumbai takes wing
➡️ Ships may get to transit ports quicker, cheaper
➡️ Hinterland, gigs, AI to set hiring theme for 2026
➡️Phony paneer on your plate? Regulator to turn up the heat

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#MintDataBites | Indian workers top new AI adoption Ranking: EY

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#WATCH | Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participates in the Kirtan Samagam program on Veer Bal Diwas and the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sahib Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

On December 25, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow to honour the 101st birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This monumental complex features impressive statues, a state-of-the-art museum, and facilities designed to celebrate BJP's political history.

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Fourteen-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi traded runs for recognition on Friday as he was conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, India’s highest civilian award for children, by Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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Inside Nvidia’s $20 Billion Gamble Ever: The Mega Groq AI Deal Explained

Nvidia DROPS $20B Bomb: Buys Groq Assets in Biggest Deal Ever! AI chip king absorbs inference powerhouse (ex-Google engineers' ultra-fast tech)—cloud business stays independent, founder & team join Nvidia. Shuts rivals' door amid exploding inference demand (chatbots, search, enterprise AI). Jensen Huang: Strengthens dominance as Meta/Google/OpenAI chase alternatives. AI arms race intensifies!

Instamart’s 2025 trends report shows how quick commerce transformed into a major tech marketplace, with smartphones, gadgets and even gold delivered in minutes.

From ₹22 lakh spenders to three-minute iPhone deliveries, instant tech shopping reshaped India’s buying habits.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/22-iphone-17s-one-buyer-the-order-that-changed-how-india-shops-for-tech-on-quick-commerce-revealed-instamart-report-11766742075535.html

RVNL, IRFC, IRCON, IRCTC to RailTel: Why are railway stocks skyrocketing? Explained👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/rvnl-irfc-ircon-irctc-to-railtel-why-are-railway-stocks-skyrocketing-explained-11766805688104.html

IDFC First Bank fixes board meet date to declare Q3 results. Check details👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/idfc-first-bank-fixes-board-meet-date-to-declare-q3-results-2025-check-details-11766750717132.html

Stocks to buy for long term: Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak recommends 10 stocks for up to 33% upside potential👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stocks-to-buy-for-long-term-from-icici-bank-infosys-to-m-m-shrikant-chouhan-picks-10-stocks-for-up-to-33-upside-11766809906067.html

Gold rate today in India is at a fresh high.
Will it hit ₹1.50 lakh in 2025? Read to know👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/gold-rate-today-in-india-is-at-a-fresh-high-will-it-hit-rs-1-50-lakh-in-2025-11766813755078.html

Sensex, Nifty ends 2025 with up to 10% gains. Will this inflation beating trend continue in 2026? Read to know 👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sensex-nifty-ends-2025-with-up-to-10-gains-will-this-inflation-beating-trend-continue-in-2026-11766815300554.html

Silver price hovers near $80 mark. Can it rally to $100 in 2026? Key triggers explained👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/silver-price-hovers-near-80-mark-can-it-rally-to-100-in-2026-key-triggers-explained-11766820035973.html

Silver tops gold, equities, bitcoin and real estate as best asset class of 2025 — How to structure portfolio next year?

Read to know 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/silver-tops-gold-equities-bitcoin-and-real-estate-as-best-asset-class-of-2025-how-to-structure-portfolio-next-year-11766830769035.html

Stocks to buy under ₹200: Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi recommends three shares to buy or sell👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stocks-to-buy-under-rs-200-mehul-kothari-of-anand-rathi-recommends-three-shares-to-buy-or-sell-11766832549100.html

Infosys vs TCS vs Wipro vs HCL Tech: Which IT stock to buy ahead of Q3FY25 results? Read to know 👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/infosys-vs-tcs-vs-wipro-vs-hcl-tech-which-it-stock-to-buy-ahead-of-q3fy25-results-11766851440665.html

Stocks to buy for long term: From Bharat Forge, BoB to Bajaj Auto— Nirmal Bang suggests 10 shares for up to 50% returns👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stocks-to-buy-for-long-term-from-bharat-forge-bob-to-bajaj-auto-nirmal-bang-suggests-10-shares-for-up-to-50-returns-11766887377699.html

Bitcoin price retraces 30% from record high. How does crypto market look like in 2026? Find out 👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-price-retraces-30-from-record-high-how-does-crypto-market-look-like-in-2026-11766853823688.html

Stocks to buy under ₹100: Sumeet Bagadia recommends three stocks to buy on Monday - 29 December 2025👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stocks-to-buy-under-100-sumeet-bagadia-recommends-three-stocks-to-buy-on-monday-29-december-2025-11766901347577.html

IIP data to FOMC minutes: Top five triggers for Indian stock market this week👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/iip-data-to-fomc-minutes-top-five-triggers-for-indian-stock-market-this-week-11766888780213.html