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Mrs Deshpande OTT Release Date: Madhuri Dixit’s Psychological Thriller Premieres on This Date

Mrs Deshpande is a highly anticipated Indian psychological thriller series starring Madhuri Dixit as a serial killer aiding police to catch a copycat, premiering on JioHotstar on December 19, 2025. Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor and adapted from the French series La Mante, the show promises intense drama, emotional depth, and suspenseful storytelling that marks Dixit’s bold return to OTT after several years.

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Knives Out Now Streaming on Lionsgate Play: What You Need to Know

Knives Out is a critically acclaimed American mystery film directed by Rian Johnson that reinvents the classic whodunit with sharp humor, a gothic atmosphere, and a stellar ensemble cast, making it a standout modern crime drama. The story is quite a gripping one with further sequels after this. It is based on. Murder mystery that is investigated by the eccentric detective who deals with a dysfunctional family.

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The Copenhagen Test OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?

The Copenhagen Test has generated early interest among viewers who favor intelligent thrillers and political dramas. Its premise has sparked discussion around moral responsibility, surveillance, and the psychological cost of decision-making in intelligence systems. The involvement of a high-profile cast and respected producers has added to industry attention, positioning the series as a compelling addition to the espionage genre.

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Tell Me Softly Out on OTT: Everything You Need to Know About This Spanish Teen Romance Film

Written by Jaime Vaca, Tell Me Softly is a Spanish teen romance drama that has finally landed on the digital screens.

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Stock markets end marginally lower on foreign fund outflows

Hindustan Unilever, Trent, HCL Tech, Asian Paints, and Tata Steel were among the gainers

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Trade deficit falls 61% in Nov. 2025 to $6.6 billion on surging merchandise exports

India’s exports to the U.S. grew 22.6% to $6.98 billion in November 2025 as compared to November 2024; this was also 10.7% higher than in October 2024

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MTNL board approves ₹351 crore sale of GN Block residential property in Mumbai to NABARD

MTNL said its Board of Directors, through a circular resolution dated December 15, 2025, cleared the proposal for the sale of the GN Block, BKC Quarters. The asset comprises 28 residential quarters located at MMRDA Plot No. R-4, BKC, Bandra (East), Mumbai. Shares of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd ended at ₹36.05, down by ₹0.81, or 2.20%, on the BSE.

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Japan's MUFG is said to near deal for stake in Shriram Finance

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is close to buying a 20% stake in Shriram Finance Ltd. for over 500 billion yen, as Japanese banks expand in India.

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Rupee depreciates to another all time low of ₹90.7 a dollar

Forex traders said prevailing risk-averse market sentiment, compounded by strong US dollar demand from importers, further dented investor sentiment

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Gets New 'Thank You' Update After Winning at The Game Awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received a new major update right after winning Game of the Year and eight other honours at The Game Awards 2025. The "Thank You" update adds new content, tougher boss fights, a photo mode, and other quality-of-life improvements.

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Apple Fitness+ Now Available in India With Custom Workout Programmes: Price and Other Details

Apple Fitness+ was launched in India on Monday. The health and wellness subscription service from the Cupertino-based tech giant is said to help users with their workouts. Subscribers can get access to trainer-guided workout videos, track their workout real-time metrics, and earn rewards for goal accomplishments — all through the Apple Fitness app.

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Stocks recover from lows, end flat; banks cap losses as rupee hits record low

The benchmark Sensex slipped 54 points to close at 85,213, while the Nifty 50 ended 20 points lower at 26,027, snapping a two-session gaining streak. Market breadth was marginally positive, with the NSE advance-decline ratio at 1:1, even as broader indices underperformed.

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What the Insurance Amendment Bill changes and what it leaves out; former IRDAI members explain

Former IRDAI members Nilesh Sathe and Thomas Devasia explain the Insurance Amendment Bill, 100% FDI move, and why composite licences and open architecture were left out.

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Wheels India inks pact with Japan's Topy Industries for aluminium alloy wheels

Topy will provide technical knowhow and engineering support to enhance Wheels India's design and manufacturing capabilities for cast aluminium wheel business under the agreement, the company said in a statement

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Andhra allots land to Sagar Defence near Nellore for autonomous maritime shipyard

Construction of the shipyard is scheduled to commence in December

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Exports up 19.37% to $38.13 billion in November

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said that outbound shipments in November offset the losses in October this year

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The rupee spiral and gold rally are masking India's deflation

While concerns about the deflation in China have been widespread, India's retail inflation has been exaggerated by a surge in gold imports and the falling value of the rupee.

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India Inc sees surge in professional CEOs earning million-dollar salaries

Amid growing global business uncertainty, Indian companies are increasingly appointing professional CEOs to lead growth, offering million-dollar salaries to navigate complex challenges. In BSE 200 firms, the number of professional CEOs earning over $1 million (₹8 crore) rose nearly 71% to 145 in FY25, while promoter-led CEOs remained largely stable at 65.

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ED records statement of former Yes Bank CEO in Anil Ambani ‘quid-pro-quo’ case

Rana Kapoor’s statement was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

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Don't buy IndiGo shares now, says this strategist

Despite the stock pulling back by 20%, Matt Orton, Chief Market Strategist at Raymond James Investment says the airline may not be out of the woods yet.

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Will localise EV components in next few years: Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki India Senior Executive Officer Partho Banerjee announced plans for 1,500 EV-enabled workshops across 1,100 cities and 100,000 charging stations by 2030, targeting growth in a market still dominated by ICE.

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WPI inflation rises to (-) 0.32% in November

WPI-based inflation was (-) 1.21% in October and 2.16% in November last year.

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Delhi HC upholds CAT orders allowing B.Ed. (Special Education) candidates for TGT/PGT posts

The Delhi High Court has declined to interfere with a series of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) orders that recognised candidates holding B.Ed. (Special Education) as eligible for appointment to Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts, noting that the recruitment advertisements never excluded them from consideration.

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Insurance Amendment Bill explained: How the 100% FDI proposal may affect the sector

The legislation proposes amendments to the Insurance Act, the LIC Act and the IRDAI Act, including a provision to raise the foreign direct investment (FDI) cap in insurance companies to 100%.