India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.03 billion to $687.26 billion for the week ended December 12, 2025, RBI data showed. The rise was largely supported by a $1.19 billion jump in gold reserves, which helped offset a marginal $151 million decline in foreign currency assets, keeping overall reserves near strong levels.

Sun King has raised $40 million in equity funding to expand its off-grid solar operations across Africa and Asia. The Nairobi-based company will use the capital to scale solar systems, strengthen distribution, and improve access to affordable and reliable electricity for households and small businesses beyond the power grid.

A viral X video shows a man being forced out of a cinema hall screening film Dhurandhar allegedly for not standing during national anthem, sparking heated debate online. While some praised the crowd for showing patriotism, others criticised the act as forced nationalism. The incident has revived questions about consent, personal freedom, and role of National Anthem in movie theatres.

A video from Seawoods Station, Navi Mumbai, shows a crowd confronting a man accused of harassing a woman and hitting her with stone. Bystanders restrain him while encouraging victim to strike him with slippers. The clip has drawn praise for swift public action and angry comments calling for harsher punishment. It also sparked debate over vigilante justice and civic responsibility.

Priyanka Chopra arrived in Mumbai for The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4 in a spring-fresh custom Arpita Mehta look. She wore a sand-and-blue floral corset with a fluid pre-stitched saree and a matching scarf. Styled with minimal Bvlgari jewellery, voluminous side-parted hair and a bold red lip, the look blended modern structure with soft, romantic elegance.

Keeper, a New York based AI matchmaking startup, has raised $4 million in pre-seed funding led by Lightbank and Lakehouse Ventures. Founded in 2022, Keeper focuses on long-term compatibility using psychometric data, values, and preferences, moving away from swipe-based dating toward intentional, relationship-driven matches.

A viral video shows a sleeping youth being assaulted by individuals identified in posts as members of the transgender community, reportedly at a Mumbai railway station. The clip sparked outrage over public safety and bystanders inaction. Indian Railways acknowledged the video, seeking specifics to verify the incident, but no official confirmation or police action has been reported.

Shakira grew emotional during her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour stop in Argentina as her sons, Milan and Sasha, joined her onstage to perform 'Acrostico'. The boys, dressed in matching blue suits, received loud cheers as they sang with their mother. The heartfelt moment highlighted the song's message amid Shakira’s post-separation journey and her record-breaking global tour.

Bachendri Pal, born in a modest Harsil Valley family, battled poverty, social barriers and fierce Himalayan odds to become the first Indian woman to summit Everest on May 23, 1984. From childhood adventures to surviving an avalanche during the expedition, her grit never wavered. Her memoir captures the electrifying moment she stood atop the world.