The Nifty 50 recorded a decline of 197.80 points, equivalent to 0.91 per cent, settling at 21,513. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex concluded the session with a substantial loss of 670.93 points, representing a 0.93 per cent decrease, and closed at 71,355.22.
According to S&P Global Commodity Insights, India's resilient demand for Russian crude, constituting over 35 per cent of its total imports in 2023, remains steadfast.
After the Karnataka Congress issued a circular to 34,000 temples to organise a special pooja on January 22, Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) called it as "true power of Prabhu Shri Ram," adding that the grand old party which was always against Lord Ram are now doing "Ram Japa."
Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy on Sunday targeted the BJP for taking credit for the Ram temple, saying "Rajiv Gandhi when he was prime minister, had taken steps to open the Ram temple."
Former Indian diplomat Bhaswati Mukherjee labelled the derogatory remarks by Maldives ministers against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'unfortunate', adding that a certain 'red line' should not be crossed in international relations.
"I Ambati Rayudu will be representing the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming ILt20 from jan 20th in Dubai. Which requires me to be politically non-affiliated whilst playing professional sport," Rayudu posted on X.
"There is no need to go to New Zealand or Switzerland. Everything is in Lakshadweep. People themselves have to become ambassadors," Tourism Minister Reddy told ANI.
The Congress on Saturday set up the election committees for eight states, including Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh and others.
Telugu Desam Party MP, Kanakamedala Ravindra, on Saturday attacked the YSRCP government in the state, alleging that more than four years into the YSRCP government's tenure, the state has not seen any development.