S&P 500 hits new high as Santa rally begins

The S&P hit a record high on Wednesday, with broad-gains across sectors supporting the main indexes during a shortened Christmas eve session. The benchmark S&P touched an intraday record high of 6,921 points, surpassing its previous peak in October, as investors continued to bet on more interest rate cuts from the Fed Reserve next year…

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Osman Hadi murder: Meghalaya security agencies reject Bangladesh’s claims of suspects entering India; call allegations ‘misleading’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Security agencies in Meghalaya on Sunday rejected claims by the Bangladesh Police that the killers of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi had entered the state. They termed the allegations as unfounded and misleading.“There is no evidence to suggest that any individual crossed the international border from the Haluaghat sector into Meghalaya. The BSF…

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Watch: Trump’s ‘bad Santa’ warning on Christmas Eve; how US President and Melania marked the holiday

US President Donald Trump marked Christmas Eve in a light-hearted mood, joking with children about Santa Claus, coal-filled stockings and even a “bad Santa” infiltrating the country. He joined first lady Melania Trump for the annual NORAD Santa-tracking calls from their Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.Vacationing at his Palm Beach resort, Trump took part in the…

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AI push, tribute to Jayalalithaa, message for students: Key takeaways from PM Modi’s 131st Mann Ki Baat address | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, highlighting developments in technology, social awareness and India’s cultural heritage. PM Modi talked about the AI Impact Summit 2026, where he met global leaders and technology executives. He noted how artificial intelligence is being…

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