WPI inflation, India-US trade talks, Rupee movement likely to drive market next week

IANS | December 14, 2025 12:13 PM

Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) After benchmarks ended the week on a strong note, Indian stock markets are expected to take cues next week from a mix of key domestic and global factors, including wholesale price inflation data, developments in India–US trade talks, movements in the rupee, and continued foreign investor activity.

The Third Eye: Putin’s India visit adds to geopolitical balance

D.C. Pathak | December 14, 2025 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The India-Russia summit for which Vladimir Putin made his first visit to India since the outbreak of the Ukraine-Russia military conflict, went beyond the traditional focus on long-standing defence and strategic partnership to highlight economic and trade-related relations.

Kolkata's image takes hit in international media after chaos at Messi event

IANS | December 14, 2025 11:57 AM

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IANS) After the chaos at Yuva Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata during Lionel Messi's event, the image of Kolkata has taken a beating on the international stage as the vandalism made headlines in major newspapers and media houses across the world.