Noida Int Airport to roll out self-bag drop, inter-city buses: CEO
short by Aradhana / on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Noida International Airport CEO Christoph Schnellmann said the airport will feature self-service bag drop facilities along with self-boarding gates across the terminal. He added that intercity and long-haul bus services and electric taxis will be available. A mixed-rotation gate system will allow aircraft arriving from domestic destinations to depart internationally from same gate, he said.
short by Aradhana / 09:43 am on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Rupee slips further, hits new all-time low
short by Daisy Mowke / on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
The Indian rupee weakened to a fresh all-time low for the fourth straight session on Tuesday, weighed down by strong dollar demand and continued portfolio outflows. The currency slipped to 90.82 per dollar, breaking its previous record low of 90.7875 touched on Monday, said NDTVProfit. The rupee is among the worst-performing emerging market currencies globally this year.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:42 am on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Over 1.22 lakh central govt staff select Unified Pension Scheme
short by Vaishnavi Mishra / on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
More than 1.22 lakh central government employees, including new joinees, existing employees, and past retirees, have opted for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as of November 30. Notably, subscribers have the one-time, one-way switch facility to revert to NPS any time during their service. Notably, the 14% government contribution made on (NPS) will be restored after switch to (UPS).
short by Vaishnavi Mishra / 09:15 am on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Oil moves lower on Ukraine talks, weak China data
short by / on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Oil prices slipped in early Tuesday trade, extending the previous session's losses, as optimism over a possible Russia-Ukraine peace deal raised hopes of easing sanctions. Brent crude fell 24 cents (0.40%) to $60.32 a barrel, while US WTI declined 22 cents (0.39%) to $56.60 a barrel by 0101 GMT.
short by / 09:10 am on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
India's exports to US rise 22.6% Y-o-Y in Nov amid Trump tariffs
short by Saurav Joshi / on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
India's merchandise exports to the United States increased 22.61 % in November to nearly $7 billion as compared to a year ago, despite the US President Donald Trump administration's 50% tariffs. India's shipments to China also surged 90% year-on-year to $2.2 billion, as China overtook the Netherlands to become India’s third-largest export destination in November.
short by Saurav Joshi / 08:59 am on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Nasdaq seeks approval for 23-hour trading during weekdays
short by Vaishnavi Mishra / on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Nasdaq is planning to submit paperwork with US Securities and Exchange Commission to expand trading hours of stocks from 16 hours to 23 hours, five days a week. This comes amid rising investor demand for nonstop trading. The firm asked the Commission for permission to add an additional trading session, from 9 pm to 4 am Eastern Time (ET).
short by Vaishnavi Mishra / 08:50 am on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Elon Musk becomes first person to hit $600 billion net worth
short by Daisy Mowke / on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Elon Musk on Monday became the first person ever worth $600 billion, Forbes said, amid reports that SpaceX is likely to go public next year at $800 billion valuation. Musk owns estimated 42% stake in SpaceX. The SpaceX valuation would strengthen Musk's wealth by $168 billion to estimated $677 billion as of 12 pm ET on Monday, said Forbes.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:50 am on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
India’s cold chain gaps risk food, pharma safety as demand rises
short by / on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
India's cold chain logistics market is growing fast, driven by food, pharma, and e-commerce demand. Yet, weak infrastructure, fragmented transport, and temperature excursions cause heavy losses. Experts say IoT, automation, trained manpower, and greener tech are key to cutting wastage and safeguarding product integrity.
short by / 08:35 am on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
21 fake Microsoft 'support staff' arrested after ₹13 crore heist
short by / on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Bengaluru police have busted a transnational cybercrime racket operating from Whitefield, arresting 21 people who impersonated Microsoft support staff to scam victims in the US and UK. The gang targeted nearly 150 victims, extorting around ₹13.5 crore via Bitcoin ATMs. Malicious ads and fake security alerts were used, while three kingpins remain at large as investigations continue.
short by / 08:30 am on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Trump insiders question Hassett, boost Kevin Warsh for Fed role
short by / on Monday, 15 December, 2025
The race to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair has reopened after Trump allies reportedly raised concerns over Kevin Hassett independence. Advisers worry his close ties to Trump could unsettle markets, reviving Kevin Warsh candidacy. The debate comes as Trump presses contenders on rate cuts and Fed policy direction.
short by / 11:01 pm on Monday, 15 December, 2025