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The Indian rupee slipped past the 91 mark against the US dollar on Tuesday, hitting a fresh all-time low for the fourth straight session, as uncertainty over an India&ndash;US trade deal and sustained foreign fund outflows weighed heavily on the currency.
The rupee fell to a record low of 91.03, surpassing its previous trough of 90.78 recorded a day earlier. The decline was driven by strong dollar demand, likely linked to the maturity of positions in the non-deliverable forwards (NDF) market, along with continued selling by foreign institutional investors. Over the past five trading sessions, the rupee has weakened by more than 1% against the greenback.
In 2025 so far, the rupee has emerged as Asia&rsquo;s worst-performing currency, depreciating nearly 6% against the US dollar. Analysts attribute the sharp fall to steep US tariffs on Indian exports and the absence of a bilateral trade agreement. India remains the only major economy yet to finalise a trade deal with Washington, adding pressure to the currency.
The sustained slide in the rupee has begun to impact India&rsquo;s equity markets, threatening the early stages of recovery in the $5.2 trillion stock market. The benchmark NSE Nifty 50 index has slipped around 1.7% from near-record highs seen in November, though it has recovered part of the losses. In December alone, global investors pulled out about $1.6 billion from Indian equities, reversing inflows seen over the previous two months, while also reducing exposure to domestic debt.
Market participants note that the sharpest US tariffs in Asia have dampened investor confidence as traders await clarity on trade negotiations. Persistent capital outflows, coupled with global uncertainty, have added to the pressure on the rupee.
While a weaker rupee poses challenges for the broader market, it has supported export-oriented sectors. Technology stocks, in particular, have benefited, with the Nifty IT index rising nearly 14% since the end of September, coinciding with the currency&rsquo;s decline.
Experts suggest that sectors such as IT, pharmaceuticals, and metals tend to gain from a depreciating rupee, while banks, energy producers, and infrastructure companies face headwinds. Overall equity returns are expected to remain selective amid currency weakness, stable bond yields, and modest earnings growth.

Currency hits record low as trade deal delay, FII outflows hurt sentiment

Rupee Slumps Past 91 Against US Dollar

Delhi&rsquo;s air quality improved marginally on Tuesday, slipping from the &lsquo;severe&rsquo; category to &lsquo;very poor&rsquo; after three consecutive days of extreme pollution, even as shallow fog continued to disrupt flight operations at the national capital&rsquo;s airport.
The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 377 at 8 am, down from 427 recorded on Monday evening. On Sunday, the AQI had peaked at 461, marking the second-worst December air quality day on record. The improvement came as wind speeds increased and fog intensity reduced, shifting from very dense conditions on Monday to shallow fog on Tuesday.
Despite the improvement, aviation operations remained under strain. More than 200 flights were delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport by 8 am on Tuesday, largely due to the cascading impact of Monday&rsquo;s dense fog, which had forced a near five-hour halt in take-offs. On Monday alone, over 800 flights were delayed, more than 220 were cancelled and five were diverted, leaving many passengers stranded at terminals following last-minute disruptions.
Airlines also pre-emptively cancelled some services on Tuesday. Flight tracking data showed 86 arriving flights were delayed and three were cancelled, while 119 departures were delayed with no reported cancellations. A flight is classified as delayed if it departs or arrives more than 15 minutes behind schedule.
In a late-night statement on Monday, Air India said the dense fog had led to parking bay constraints at the airport, triggering delays and cancellations that caused network-wide disruptions. Anticipating similar fog conditions on Tuesday, the airline cancelled select flights in advance, offering affected passengers full refunds or free rescheduling.
IndiGo, too, issued an early-morning advisory, cautioning that fog typical of northern India during winter could slow flight movements. The airline said ground adjustments were being made to minimise inconvenience and ensure passenger comfort during waiting periods.
The Delhi airport authority said in an early-morning update that operations were steadily recovering but warned that disruptions could continue for some arrivals and departures.
Meteorological data showed visibility at the airport had improved to 600 metres by 8 am on Tuesday, compared to just 50 metres on Monday. Dense fog conditions were also reported in parts of Uttar Pradesh, including Bareilly, where visibility dropped to zero, and Lucknow, where it dipped to 50 metres in the early hours.
Weather experts forecast further improvement in both air quality and visibility during the day, with wind speeds expected to rise to around 25 km per hour. A shift in wind direction to westerly and increased wind speed were expected to help disperse pollutants and reduce fog intensity as the day progressed.

The wind direction changed to westerly on Monday

Shallow fog and lingering smog disrupt flights as air quality remains alarming

Delhi AQI ‘very poor’, fog delays 200 flights

A special court in Jammu has issued a non-bailable warrant against Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front leader Saifullah alias Sajid Jatt, the main handler of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, following a request by the National Investigation Agency.
The warrant was issued on Monday after the agency filed a 1,500-page charge sheet detailing the conspiracy behind the attack and linking Pakistan-based operatives to the plot. Sajid Jatt has been named as the key handler who coordinated and supported the attackers from across the border.
Saifullah, also known by aliases including Ali Bhai, Habibullah Malik, Langda, Usman Habib and Numan, was designated a terrorist by the Union home ministry in 2022. He is a resident of Changa Nanga village in Pakistan&rsquo;s Kasur district of Punjab province.
Investigators have stated that Jatt has been an active member of Lashkar-e-Taiba since 1998 and played a significant role in sustaining terrorist activities in the Kashmir Valley. During his early years with the outfit, he operated in the Yaripora area of Kulgam district, where he later married a local woman in 2005. He crossed over to Pakistan in 2006, leaving behind his family in Kashmir.
The investigation has revealed that Jatt remained in constant contact with three terrorists &mdash; Faisal Jatt alias Suleman Shah, Habeeb Tahir alias Jibran, and Hamza Afghani &mdash; who carried out the April 22 attack at the Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam. The assault killed 25 tourists and a local pony operator, triggering widespread outrage across the country.
According to the probe findings, Jatt allegedly facilitated the attack by providing weapons, funds and logistical support, while also directing operations from Pakistan. Officials have stated that he is currently being sheltered by Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives with backing from Pakistan&rsquo;s security establishment.
The attack sharply escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, bringing the two countries close to a full-scale military confrontation. In response, India launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7, targeting terror and military installations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, before a ceasefire was announced on May 10.

The NIA has also invoked the penal section against the accused

NIA names LeT leader Sajid Jatt in chargesheet, court issues non-bailable warrant

Court issues NBW against Pahalgam handler Jat

Maddock Films&rsquo; latest horror-comedy Thamma has made its much-awaited debut on OTT, with Amazon Prime Video announcing its global streaming premiere on December 16. Following a strong theatrical run, the film is now available for audiences worldwide on the streaming platform.
Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Thamma is the newest addition to the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU), which also features popular titles such as Stree, Munjya, and Bhediya. Set in a mythical, supernatural world, the film blends horror, fantasy, humour, and emotion.
The story revolves around Alok, played by Ayushmann Khurrana, portrayed as humanity&rsquo;s last hope in a world overtaken by darkness. Rashmika Mandanna essays the role of Tadaka, a mystical being navigating this collapsing realm, while Nawazuddin Siddiqui appears as Yakshasan, the formidable ruler of darkness whose actions threaten the fate of the world.
Despite receiving mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, Thamma emerged as a box office success. The film earned ₹135 crore net in India and recorded a worldwide gross collection of ₹187 crore, cementing its commercial appeal.
Produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films and Amar Kaushik, Thamma is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. The screenplay is penned by Niren Bhatt, Arun Fulara, and Suresh Mathew. The ensemble cast also includes Paresh Rawal and Faisal Malik, along with special appearances by Varun Dhawan, Abhishek Banerjee, Nora Fatehi, and Malaika Arora.
With its OTT release, Thamma is expected to reach a wider global audience, further expanding the popularity of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe.

Ayushmann–Rashmika horror comedy streams after ₹187 crore run

Thamma OTT Release on Amazon Prime Video

Australian authorities have confirmed that the mass shooting which killed 15 people during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney&rsquo;s Bondi Beach was a terrorist attack inspired by the Islamic State, as details of the incident and the suspects&rsquo; planning continue to emerge.
Speaking at a joint press conference on Tuesday, federal police commissioner Krissy Barrett said investigators had established that the attackers were driven by extremist ideology. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the assessment was based on evidence recovered during the investigation, including Islamic State flags found inside a seized vehicle linked to the suspects.
The attack took place on Sunday at Australia&rsquo;s most famous beach, where families had gathered for a Hanukkah event. Victims ranged in age from 10 to 87 years. Authorities said 25 people remain hospitalised, including 10 in critical condition. Three of the injured are being treated at a children&rsquo;s hospital.
Among those injured was a man who was filmed intervening during the attack, appearing to tackle and disarm one of the assailants before pointing the weapon away and placing it on the ground.
Officials revealed that a vehicle registered to the younger suspect contained improvised explosive devices as well as two homemade Islamic State flags. Investigators also confirmed that the suspects had travelled to the Philippines last month, with police now probing the purpose and locations of that trip.
Barrett said the suspects showed &ldquo;no regard for the age or vulnerability of their victims&rdquo; and appeared focused solely on maximising casualties. She added that the coordination of the attack suggested deliberate planning.
As public anger and questions mounted over security lapses and the safety of Jewish communities amid rising antisemitism, national and state leaders pledged to tighten Australia&rsquo;s already strict gun laws. Albanese said the government was considering sweeping reforms, the most significant since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, after it emerged that the older suspect had legally acquired six firearms.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said investigators were examining how the suspects were able to plan and carry out the attack and whether warning signs had been missed.
The massacre has shaken Australia, where mass shootings have been rare for decades, and has renewed debate over gun access, counterterrorism measures and the protection of vulnerable communities.

Tributes poured in at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting

15 killed at Sydney Hanukkah event; police confirm ISIS-inspired terror attack

Bondi Beach shooting inspired by Islamic State

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