Tuesday, December 23, 2025 ਪੰਜਾਬੀ हिंदी

Archive News of December 23, 2025

Security forces uncover illegal arms dump in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur forest area

 In a significant victory against Left-Wing Extremism, security forces have unearthed a major illegal dump concealed by Maoists in the dense forests of Karregutta Hills, under Usur police station in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police officials said.

The intensive operation, involving joint teams from the District Force, elite COBRA-204 battalion, and CRPF-196, resulted in the recovery of critical weapons repair equipment, materials for manufacturing Barrel Grenade Launchers (BGLs), and explosives buried underground, they said.

New Nipah virus vaccine safe, generates immune response: The Lancet

A phase 1 randomised clinical trial of a novel Nipah virus vaccine, led by US researchers, may soon pave the way to prevent the deadly infection.

All three doses and regimens of the vaccine named HeV-sG-V demonstrated to be safe and generated an immune response, according to the researchers in the study published in the journal The Lancet.

Gold, silver hit record highs amid US‑Venezuela tensions, easing dollar

The rates of gold and silver surged by over 1 per cent to hit fresh record highs on Tuesday, driven by safe-haven demand, notably due to escalating US-Venezuela tensions.

MCX gold February futures rose 1.2 per cent to an all‑time high of Rs 1,38,381 per 10 grams and were up 1.01 per cent as of 10.48 am.

MCX silver surged 1.7 per cent to a record high of Rs 2,16,596 per kilogram and was up 1.30 per cent as of 10.48 am. The dollar index had declined 0.20 per cent during the session, making gold cheaper in overseas currencies.

SIR in Bengal: Each ERO to daily handle 150 claims & objections to draft voters list from December 27

Each Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) will daily handle 150 cases of hearings on claims and objections to the draft voters' list in West Bengal from Saturday, as per the target set by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

The daily target had been fixed keeping in mind the schedule of the second and third stages of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal so that the hearing session could be concluded within a reasonable period facilitating the process of the meeting the deadline for publishing the final voters' list on February 14 next year, sources in the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal said.

Ahan Shetty reveals he lost 5 kilos with a strategic diet to prep for his soldier’s role in ‘Border 2’

Ahan Shetty has opened up about the intense physical transformation he underwent for his role in “Border 2.”

In an exclusive quote shared, the actor revealed that he shed nearly 5 kilos to achieve a lean, battle-ready physique suited for a soldier. To meet the demands of the role, Ahan followed a strictly planned diet focused on high protein, healthy fats, and clean eating, while significantly cutting down on carbs. Revealing his diet strategy for “Border 2,” Shetty stated, “I had to lean out for this film - lost around 5 kilos to get the right look for a soldier. The diet was strategically designed: high protein and healthy fats to maintain muscle mass and energy, while I cut down on carbs to shed the excess weight.”

Sonam Bajwa reveals 'Border' is one of her favourite films: 'Holds so many childhood memories'

Actress Sonam Bajwa will soon be seen opposite Diljit Dosanjh in the much-talked-about war drama, "Border 2".

Sonam shared that the original drama "Border" happens to be one of her favourite movies.

Revealing that the 'J. P. Dutta' directorial holds several precious childhood memories for her; she shared, "Growing up, I can’t even remember how many times I watched Border on television. It’s one of my favourite films and holds so many childhood memories. I feel beyond grateful and truly blessed to be a part of a film like this."

South Korea’s first commercial orbital rocket Hanbit-Nano falls to ground after liftoff

The Hanbit-Nano, South Korea's first commercial orbital rocket, crashed shortly afterward due to an abnormality in the vehicle, its operator Innospace said.

The company noted that the rocket blasted off from the Alcantara Space Center at 10:13 p.m. Monday (local time) in Brazil, Yonhap news agency reported.

However, the vehicle fell to the ground 30 seconds after liftoff, said Innospace.

The rocket crashed within a ground safety zone, with no casualties or additional damage reported, it added.

Indian rupee stable in real effective terms, forex reserves adequate: RBI

In real effective terms, the Indian rupee remained stable in November, as depreciation of the INR in nominal effective terms was offset by higher prices in India compared to its major trading partners, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) December Bulletin.

The rupee depreciated against the US dollar in November, pressured by the strengthening of the US dollar, muted foreign portfolio flows, and uncertainty surrounding the India-US trade deal.

“The volatility of INR, as measured by higher prices in the coefficient of variation, moderated in November from a month ago and remained relatively lower that most currencies. In December so far (up to 19), the INR depreciated by 0.8 per cent over its end-November level,” according to the Bulletin.

Tom Holland wraps up ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, director praises 'fearless' actor

Hollywood star Tom Holland has wrapped up filming for his upcoming movie “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who heaped praise on the actor.

Cretton took to Instagram, where he thanked his wife and children for their support during the movie's production, he also thanked the movie's "amazing cast, for breathing so much life into these beloved characters and moving us every day," and "our unbelievable crew, who worked tirelessly with unmatched creativity and craftsmanship, who made me laugh so hard my stomach never stopped hurting."

Drought continues to impact millions in Somalia: UN

Drought is affecting an estimated more than 4.6 million people in Somalia, around a quarter of the population, a UN spokesperson said.

UN partners indicate that at least 120,000 people were displaced between September and December, as water prices soar, food becomes increasingly scarce, livestock die, and livelihoods collapse, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN secretary-general, at a daily briefing on Monday.

Bengal SIR: Progeny mapping finds maximum doubtful voters in 3 Bangladesh bordering districts

Three India-Bangladesh bordering districts of West Bengal, namely Murshidabad, South 24 Parganas, and North 24 Parganas, have recorded the maximum number of doubtful voters whose weird family tree data have been detected in 'progeny mapping' during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

Insiders from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, stated that of the 1.36 crore doubtful cases detected in progeny mapping, the highest number -- at around 4.08 lakh -- has been recorded in the minority-dominated and India-Bangladesh bordering Murshidabad district.

Neil Nitin Mukesh to Ashutosh Rana: Your humility is truly heart-touching

Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh has shared a heartfelt note praising Ashutosh Rana for his humility and deep respect, over a video featuring the actor with his father and veteran singer Nitin Mukesh.

Nitin had attended Ashutosh Rana’s stage play “Humare Ram,” which features Rana in the powerful role of Raavana alongside Rahull R. Bhuchar.

In a deeply moving moment captured after the performance, Nitin joined Ashutosh on stage, where the actor bowed down to touch the veteran singer’s feet, a gesture of respect and reverence that left Neil deeply touched.

Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Indian benchmark indices opened in the red zone on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in the IT stocks after artificial intelligence (AI) stocks in the US showed revival.

As of 9.30 am, the Sensex declined 159 points, or 0.19 per cent to 85,407 and the Nifty lost 32 points, or 0.13 per cent to 26,139.

Main broad cap indices showed divergent trends, with the Nifty Midcap 100 down 0.18 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 added 0.07 per cent.

Hanwha to work with US Navy for new frigates: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that South Korea's Hanwha will work with the US Navy for the construction of new frigate warships as he announced plans to build a new "Trump-class" of battleships.

The remarks come as South Korea has sought to deepen shipbuilding cooperation with the United States through its key shipbuilders, including Hanwha Ocean Co, reports news agency.

Indian economy poised to register high growth amid global headwinds: RBI Governor

Despite an unfavourable and challenging external environment, the Indian economy has shown remarkable resilience and is poised to register high growth, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said.

According to him, the headroom provided by the inflation outlook has allowed us to remain growth supportive.

“We will continue to meet the productive requirements of the economy in a proactive manner while ensuring macroeconomic stability,” he said in the Central Bank’s December Bulletin.

Dense fog envelops Delhi-NCR; average air quality remains 'very poor'

Dense fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, severely reducing visibility and aggravating already poor air quality conditions. A thick layer of fog and smog blanketed the city during the early morning hours, disrupting daily life and posing serious challenges to commuters.

Low visibility continued to affect flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, with several flights being delayed or cancelled for the past few days due to persistent smog and dense fog across the national capital city. Road traffic was also hit badly, especially in areas such as the Rajokri flyover in south Delhi, where visibility dropped to extremely low levels. Vehicles were seen moving slowly with headlights and parking lights switched on.