Rajasthan has always been known for its unique traditions and grand celebrations. But this time, Bawalwada, a small town in Khirwada tehsil of Udaipur district, presented such a scene which is discussed not only in Rajasthan but also in the neighboring state of Gujarat. This time the procession was not welcomed by drums, but by a flying helicopter. For the villagers, it was nothing less than a dream. When village boy Praagnesh Panchal went to the Sabarkantha district of Gujarat to fetch his bride and then returned with his new couple in the same royal procession, the entire area rejoiced. A village near the Udaipur-Ahmedabad highway The incident took place in Bawalwada village of Khirwada area, which is near the Udaipur-Ahmedabad National highway. The groom Praagnesh Panchal is a resident of this village. She decided to get married in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat which was an unforgettable experience for her entire village. Pragnesh Panchal arranged for a private helicopter to carry the wedding procession and bring back the bride. It was a big step because such a scene had never been seen before in a village area like Bawalwada. Site of Senior Secondary School converted into ‘Helipad’ Keeping safety and ease of landing in mind, the large site of Senior Secondary School of the town has been converted into a temporary helipad. This was possible due to the coordination between the local administration and the organizer. As soon as the helicopter passed overhead, a wave of happiness spread through the town. Generally, processions in village areas move in traditional ways such as horses, cars or buses. The use of helicopters, especially in remote areas, becomes a status symbol and a symbol of creating unforgettable moments. A crowd of villagers gathered to watch the helicopter climb over the hills to take in the view. Not only the villagers but also people from nearby areas reached Bawalwada in large numbers to capture this unique view. People also climbed the hills around the village. From children to the elderly, everyone was eager to see this sight. The police and local volunteers struggled a bit to control the crowd, but the atmosphere was completely festive. After the bride’s ‘Royal Entry’ procession, the atmosphere became even more emotional and spectacular when groom Pragnesh Panchal returned with his bride in a helicopter. For the bride, it was like entering the village like a princess. The new couple were welcomed in a traditional manner as soon as they landed from the helicopter. Local people say that for the first time in their life they see a wedding procession with a plane like this coming and going. This wedding is no longer just a family event, but has become a memorable event for the entire Khirwada area, which will remain in the news for a long time as ‘Bawalwada’s helicopter procession’. Share this story Tags

Many exciting movies and series are scheduled to release on Friday, December 12, 2025 on various OTT platforms. Interestingly, this time, from suspense thrillers to family entertainers and exciting crime mystery shows, films and series from different genres are coming to enjoy your weekend. Let’s check out the complete list of new movies and series releasing this Friday on different platforms from Jio Hotstar to Netflix and Prime Video. F1 The Movie – Apple TV+ Brad Pitt’s sports movie, F1 The Movie, follows a 1990s racing driver whose career is nearly ruined after a fatal accident. Years later, he gets a chance to relive his dream when his old teammate, now a Formula 1 team owner, offers him a chance to return to the track and race with a new driver. The film also stars Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon and Damson Idris. F1 The Movie is released on Apple TV+ this Friday. Three Roses Season 2 Three Roses Season 2 tells the story of three friends from Mumbai who start an advertising agency, but find themselves caught in the clutches of a dangerous gangster who has returned from France. The series stars Isha Rebba, Raashi Singh and Kushita Kallappu, along with Harsha Chemudu and Satya in important roles. It will be available to watch on OTT platform Aha from this Friday, December 12. Kantha Kantha is a 2025 Tamil period drama film set in 1950s Madras. The film is made by renowned director Ayya (Samuthirakani) and his superstar disciple TK Shows the lives of Mahadevan (Dulquer Salmaan) and his wife (Dulquer Salmaan), who clash over a film project, which turns into a murder mystery when an inspector (Rana Daggubati) investigates the set. Kantha can be streamed on Netflix from Friday, December 12. Saali Mohabbat Saali Mohabbat is a suspense thriller that tells the story of a small town housewife named Smita (Radhika Apte). Her simple life is exposed when the bodies of her husband and cousin are discovered, and she becomes the prime suspect in a double murder. Police officer Ratan Pandit (Divyandu) investigates this case. This film is the directorial debut of Tisca Chopra. It can be streamed on OTT platform ZEE5 from this Friday. Single Papa Single Papa is a serial starring Kunal Kemmu as Gaurav Gehlot (GG), a “childish” man who shocks his family by deciding to adopt a child soon after his divorce, leaving him alone to raise the child. Prajakta Koli, Manoj Pahwa and Ayesha Raza are also in important roles. Single Papa is available to watch on Netflix from this Friday. The Great Shamsuddin Family The Great Shamsuddin Family is a hilarious comedy series that tells the story of a young writer named Bani Ahmed. Directed by Anusha Rizvi, the film stars Kritika Kamra, Shreya Dhanwantri, Sheeba Chaddha and Farida Jalal. The story revolves around a writer named Bani (Kritika), whose family breakdown leaves her facing important deadlines, forcing her to balance the challenges of work and family. You can watch it on OTT platform Jio Hotstar from this Friday. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery follows detective Benoit Blanc, who investigates the closed-door murder of charismatic priest Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin) at a New York religious community. It can be streamed on Netflix starting this Friday. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – The Final Show Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – The Final Show is a concert film that also accompanies the six-part documentary series “The End of an Era”. The first two episodes will be available on Jio Hotstar on December 12. After this, two episodes will be shown each week until the conclusion on December 26. The film captures the emotional end of Taylor’s record-breaking Eras Tour (March 2023 – December 2024), including Tortured Poets’ Department’s full set, never-before-repeat moments and family-repeat moments not friends. City of Shadows Based on the debut novel by Arrow Sanz de la Maza, City of Shadows is a six-episode Spanish crime thriller miniseries. It tells the story of Milo Mellaart, a disgraced detective who is forced to return to duty after a burnt body is discovered in one of Gaudí’s most famous buildings in Barcelona. As the investigation progresses, Mallart becomes entangled in a dark web of crime. It can be streamed on Netflix from Friday 12 December.

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at thwarting efforts to regulate artificial intelligence at the state level, using lawsuits and cutting funding, in a move seen as a victory for tech sector leaders who have long lobbied to prioritize federal rules over local legislation. Trump said the measure was needed to promote emerging technology and confront what he described as a “mosaic” of laws at the state level, which the industry fears will hamper its growth. He added during an event held in the Oval Office on Thursday: “There has to be one central authority for approval when there is a need for approval. Things have to come from one source, and it can’t be from California, New York and various other places.” Who handles AI issues? In this context, the executive order instructed the US Attorney General to establish an “AI Litigation Task Force”, tasked with challenging state laws related to artificial intelligence that are “inconsistent” with this policy. Also read: The Trump administration is moving to accelerate the connection of artificial intelligence to electricity grids. He also called on the US Commerce Secretary to consult with other officials within 90 days and “publish an evaluation of existing state-level laws regarding artificial intelligence, identifying laws that conflict with public policy.” The Secretary of Commerce must also issue a notice explaining the conditions under which states are eligible for funding from the Equitable Broadband Access and Deployment program. Executive departments will be allowed to evaluate discretionary grant programs, in consultation with Trump’s Special Adviser on AI and Cryptocurrency, to determine whether those grants can be tied to states that do not enact AI laws that conflict with the president’s goals. Technology companies are putting pressure.. The executive order, led by White House artificial intelligence official David Sachs, was the result of months of pressure exerted by artificial intelligence companies, led by “Open AI” and “Google”, affiliated with “Alphabet”, in addition to the giant venture capital company, “Andreessen Horowitz.” Executives, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, have warned that the laws issued by the states could sink an industry that is still in the process of formation, and harm the ability of the United States to compete with China in the field of artificial intelligence. Also read: NVIDIA requires Trump to establish a legal framework before paying a 15% commission. Trump said he had consulted with a wide range of technology leaders about the executive order, noting that Apple CEO Tim Cook, who is visiting Washington this week, was among them. He added: “It will only work if there is one source of approval or rejection. Frankly, there can also be rejection, but from one source. They can’t go to 50 different parties.” …and Trump responds. This executive order represents the latest step in a series of measures Trump has taken to support the artificial intelligence industry since his return to the White House, including facilitating infrastructure construction and increasing power supply to electricity-intensive data centers. He has also sought to promote the export of American technology to global markets, including giving Saudi Arabia the green light to purchase advanced chips for its state-backed national project in the field of artificial intelligence. Also read: The largest electricity grid in America cannot meet the demand for new data centers. Treasury Secretary Scott Besent, who attended the signing ceremony, told reporters: “This case determines the success or failure of confronting China. We have an edge, and we must maintain it.” Federal priority over state laws The White House moved to issue the executive order after Trump officials and Republican lawmakers failed to include similar legislation giving federal priority over state laws on artificial intelligence in a defense bill due earlier this month. A similar measure to suspend state AI laws was rejected in the US Senate in July by a vote of 99 to one. “The executive order is designed to discourage states from moving to provide oversight and accountability to developers and users of AI systems, while doing nothing to address the real and documented harm these systems cause,” Alexandra Givens, president of the Center for Democracy and Technology, said in a statement Thursday night. “States that take steps to protect their citizens from such harm should not be subject to threats of lawful attacks,” she added. Legislative battle in Congress. US lawmakers have always had trouble passing legislation on artificial intelligence, and there is currently no federal standard governing this technology, which has left a legislative vacuum that local authorities have sought to fill. The text of the executive order states that the administration should work with Congress to ensure that there is “a national standard with limited regulatory complexity, rather than 50 disparate state standards.” It also directs the White House Council on Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency and the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology to “prepare a joint legislative recommendation that creates a unified federal policy framework for artificial intelligence that takes precedence over state laws that conflict with the policy contained in this order.” AI Without Limits As AI is increasingly integrated into everyday life, from evaluating job applications and identifying criminal suspects, to processing medical claims and creating images that are indistinguishable from real photos or videos, state lawmakers have shown an increasing desire to impose “business rules” that the industry must follow. However, Trump’s order will complicate these efforts, as it puts any state that passes new legislation at risk of conflict with the White House. Tech companies have largely opposed state-level regulatory efforts, particularly in California and New York, aimed at holding companies accountable for harm caused by artificial intelligence products, such as chatbots. While Trump and his allies are promoting the artificial intelligence boom as a win for the U.S. economy, it poses political challenges, including voter concerns about rising energy bills from data centers and worries about job losses. After a proposed draft of the executive order was widely circulated in November, Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hokul criticized the approach, saying the White House was trying to “shield big companies from necessary steps to prevent potential harm from artificial intelligence.” The suit also pits Trump against some state governors affiliated with his Republican Party, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

The Gaming Awards 2025 took place on Thursday night (December 11) and was an event full of mega announcements and a celebration of gaming excellence over the course of last year. According to Polygon, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the prestigious Game of the Year award. But this was not his only victory. The game also won awards for Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Independent Game, Debut Indie Game, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Performance (Jennifer English) and Best Score and Music. In total, this special game won nine awards. Arc Raiders won the Best Multiplayer award, while Mario Kart World took the Best Sports/Racing Game honor. The Best Community Support award went to Baldur’s Gate 3. All other winners of the night Best Audio Design: Battlefield 6 Best Action: Hades 2 Best Action/Adventure Game: Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Family Game: Donkey Kong Bananza Best Fighting Game: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Best Mobile Game: Umamusume: Pretty Game Street Game Best Fan Sky Derby None Best Fan Game Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Best AR/VR Game: The Midnight Walk Best Adaptation: The Last of Us Season 2 Innovation in Accessibility: Doom: The Dark Ages Games for Impact: South of Midnight Best Esports Game: Counter-Strike 2 Best Esports Athlete: Chovy Best Esports Team: Team Most Counter Content: MoStrike Content of the Year: Anticipated Game: Grand Theft Auto 6 Players’ Voice: Wuthering Waves Game Changer Award: Girls Make Games The Game Awards 2025: Preview Launches As per IGN, the night featured the teaser launch of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, which was created by the producers of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. This game is “about a galaxy on the brink of rebirth, where every decision shapes your path to light or darkness,” the report added. A statue located in the middle of the Mojave Desert was part of the tease for Larian Studios’ latest offering – Divinity. Larian Studio described this game as their biggest ever and showcased it through a brutal trailer. Another fact revealed during the show was that Leon S. Kennedy will appear as a playable character in Resident Evil Requiem. The game will be released on February 27, 2026. Other game trailers included that of Tomb Raider: Catalyst, which will see the return of Lara Croft. An announcement was also made for the release of Control: Resonant. FAQ When did The Game Awards 2025 take place? The Game Awards 2025 took place on December 11, 2025. Which game won the most awards? Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 walked away with nine awards. Which game was crowned the Game of the Year? Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the Game of the Year award.

On December 12, 2025, Superstar Rajinikanth turned 75. Here are the Top 10 Rajinikanth movies that you can stream on various OTT platforms. Jailer OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video Cast: Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar Story: A retired jailer’s life is disrupted when his son is kidnapped by a dangerous criminal gang. He is forced to return to his violent past to protect his family. Enthiran (Robot) Platform: Amazon Prime Video. Sun NXT Cast: Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa Story: A brilliant scientist, Dr. Vaseegaran, creates a powerful humanoid robot, Chitti. When human emotions are programmed into Chitti, he falls in love with the scientist’s fiancé and turns against his creator. Baasha Platform: un NXT, JioCinema, MX Player Cast: Rajinikanth, Nagma, Raghuvaran Story: Manikam is a humble car driver in Chennai. He is desperately trying to hide his dark past from a powerful underworld don in Mumbai. When an old rival threatens his family, he must return to his life of violence to protect them. Sivaji: The Boss Platform: Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, MX Player, ManoramaMax Cast: Rajinikanth, Shriya Saran, Suman Story: A software engineer returns to India from the US with dreams of helping the poor. He invests his money in welfare schemes. He faces intense corruption. Then he is forced to fight a ruthless system to achieve his goals. Petta Platform: Netflix, JioHotstar, Sun NXT, Amazon Prime Video Cast: Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui Story: Kaali, a hostel warden with a hidden past, gets into a conflict with local governors. This confrontation brings an old nemesis back into his life. Kabali Platform: JioHotstar, Sun NXT, Netflix Cast: Rajinikanth, Winston Chao, Radhika Apte Story: An aging gangster, Kabali, is released from prison in Malaysia after 25 years. He sets out on a mission to reunite with his family. He also vows to fight the oppression faced by Tamil workers. Thalapathi Platform: Amazon Prime Video Cast: Rajinikanth, Mammootty, Shobana Story: Directed by Mani Ratnam, this is a modern retelling of the Mahabharata character Karna. Surya, an orphan brought up in a slum, becomes the loyal right-hand man of a powerful crime boss. Then he clashes with an honest district collector. Kaala Platform: Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar Cast: Rajinikanth, Nana Patekar, Huma Qureshi Story: Kaala is the powerful leader of the Dharavi slum in Mumbai. He fights against a ruthless politician who is trying to grab the land of his residents for a development project. Baba Platform: Amazon Prime Video Cast: Rajinikanth, Manisha Koirala, Ashish Vidyarthi Story: Baba, an atheist, leads a carefree life but protects his people from injustice. He meets Mahavatar Babaji, who reveals his past life and gives wish-giving mantras. Then Baba battles a corrupt Deputy Chief Minister while learning to use his powers wisely. Darbar Platform: Amazon Prime Video, MX Player Cast: Rajinikanth, Suniel Shetty, Nayanthara Story: A maverick police commissioner in Mumbai goes after a dangerous drug syndicate. His investigation leads him to an international drug lord. This forces him to bend the rules and pursue a secret agenda.

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India]December 12 (ANI): Fans across the country came together to celebrate the birthday of legendary superstar Rajinikanth, turning the occasion into a grand celebration indeed. Various visuals from Tamil Nadu show fans honoring the actor’s journey as well as his larger-than-life style, turning the day into a personal milestone. In one of them, a devoted fan in Madurai celebrated the actor’s 75th birthday in a characteristic manner by organizing a special ceremony at the Rajini Temple. Karthik, a lifelong admirer of Rajinikanth, built a “Rajini Temple” in his residence, with a 300 kg statue of the actor. Inaugurated a few months ago, the temple has since become a symbol of his deep devotion and has started attracting visitors and devotees from the neighborhood. The celebration was held on Thursday, a day before the cinema icon’s birthday. It included a cake-cutting ceremony followed by abhishegam (ritual bath) and special prayers for the idol. Karthik and his family performed the rituals with reverence and prayed for the actor’s long life and continued good health. For the family, Rajinikanth is not just a celebrated actor but a spiritual figure. Over time, the space evolved into a shrine entirely dedicated to him, reflecting the unwavering admiration he inspires among his fans. Superstar Rajinikanth, who celebrates his 75th birthday on Friday, continues to enjoy unparalleled fan devotion across India. Commenting on the celebration, Karthik said, “We extend our warmest wishes on Superstar Rajinikanth’s 75th birthday. We pray that he is blessed with a long, peaceful and healthy life. Just as we celebrated his birthday today with gusto, we hope to celebrate his 100th birthday in this very Rajini Temple.” On the ‘Coolie’ star’s recent appearance at IFFI 2025, he added, “At the Goa Film Festival, Rajinikanth said that even if he was born a hundred times, he would choose to be born as Rajinikanth the actor. We share the same sentiment — no matter how many births we take, our only wish is to be born again and again as Rajinikanth.” Karthik also shared details about the celebrations at the Rajini temple and said that a special cash garland was brought from the Uttarakasamangai temple. “The room was decorated with 7,500 photos of the superstar, along with birthday posters in 75 languages. Six types of abhishegams were performed. A specially made birthday cake with his photos was also cut. With devotion and joy, we celebrated the birthday of our beloved superstar,” he added. Fans have also started thronging outside his Chennai residence hoping to catch a glimpse of the actor. Many were seen with special posters, portraits, flower bouquets and gifts for Rajinikanth. (ANI)

‘Accelerating India’s Development: A State-led Roadmap for Effective Governance’, written by Indian economist Karthik Muralidharan, has been awarded the prestigious Gaja Capital Business Book Prize 2025. The award was announced at the Gaja Talks event, following a discussion with the shortlisted authors. The book was acclaimed for presenting an effective blueprint for unlocking India’s next phase of growth by focusing on stronger government capacity and effective public service delivery. The paper systematically looks at India’s governance challenges, particularly in sectors such as education, health, social protection and employment and presents evidence-based reform strategies that can be implemented at the state level to ensure that economic growth leads to improvements in the lives of citizens. The author and blueprint ‘Accelerating India’s Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Effective Governance’ offers a comprehensive analysis of why India’s development is limited not by a lack of ambition or resources, but by weak state capacity and uneven service delivery. Muralidharan argues that sustained progress requires a strategic focus on strengthening the core functions of the state, namely personnel management, data systems, accountability, fiscal federalism and program design, rather than simply expanding spending or creating new schemes. The book proposes politically feasible and practically feasible reforms to improve outcomes in areas such as education, health, social protection and employment, with a strong emphasis on state-level innovation and decentralisation. Written in a clear and engaging style, it brings rigorous ideas into the mainstream and can become a valuable guide for anyone interested in understanding India’s economic trajectory. Muralidharan serves as the Tata Chancellor’s Professor of Economics at the University of California, San Diego and holds a PhD from Harvard University. With more than two decades of research, policy engagement and field experience, he combines academic depth with practical insights to demonstrate how better designed institutions, smarter public spending and stronger state capacity can improve development outcomes. The book stands out for the way it breaks down complex economic and governance ideas into an actionable roadmap for policy makers, practitioners and citizens, interested in building an inclusive and effective Indian state. An alumnus of Harvard University and the University of Cambridge, Muralidharan spent a decade as a consultant at the World Bank before transitioning to academia. His research areas include development and labor economics, with a focus on improving the efficiency of public spending in the social sector. In addition to advising research institutions around the world, Muralidharan founded the Center for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS), an organization dedicated to improving lives by helping state governments in India deliver stronger development outcomes, in 2019. View full image The Gaja Capital Business Book Prize 2025 recognized Karthik Muralidharan’s action for India’s ‘Acceleration’. strategies. (Gaja Capital) Shaping India’s Future at Gaja Talks 2025 The award was presented at Gaja Talks 2025. The event was attended by entrepreneurs, investors, policy makers and thinkers who brainstormed ideas to shape India’s future. The evening featured a panel featuring the shortlisted authors, who discussed issues ranging from institutional reform and federalism to leadership, innovation and India’s evolving economic landscape. “This year’s winning book combines intellectual rigor with practical vision to show how India can transform its great potential into tangible outcomes for every citizen, by investing in a stronger, more capable state. By shining a light on governance and state capacity, it aligns closely with the prize’s mission to celebrate ideas that inspire the next generation and lead India’s business and development, shape entrepreneurs,” said Gopal Jain, co-founder and managing partner, Gaja Capital. The 2025 jury brought together leaders from business, investment, public policy, economics and management, continuing the tradition of a multidisciplinary panel that evaluates books for originality, depth of research, clarity of argument and real impact. “Accelerating India’s Development is more than a book on economics or policy; it is a practical guide to making the Indian state work better for its people. The jury was particularly impressed by how the author balances ambition with feasibility, offers reform pathways that are evidence-based, sensitive to political economy, and focused on execution, not just intent,” added Gajair Business Bookman of the Jury, the Gajair Business Book. Now in its seventh edition, the prize has emerged as a benchmark recognition for writers who illuminate India’s entrepreneurial journeys, institutional evolution and broader economic and social transformation. The jury for this year’s edition consisted of Manish Sabharwal, vice-chairman of TeamLease (who serves as chairman of the jury), Imran Jafar, co-founder and managing partner of Gaja Capital, Arindam Bhattacharya, senior advisor and partner emeritus at Boston Consulting Group, Dr Lakshmi Venu, Dr Lakshmi Venu, Managing Director of Boston Consulting Group, Dr. Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals, Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist and Head of Global Research at Axis Capital, Prithvi Haldea, Founder-Chairman of Praxis Consulting, Shailesh Haribhakti, Founder and Managing Partner of Shailesh Haribhakti & Associates, and UK Sinha, Former Chairman of the MSME Expert Committee and Head of the MSME Expert Committee. Gaja Capital Business Book Prize The Gaja Capital Business Book Prize was established in 2019 and carries a purse of INR 20 lakh for the winner. It honors writers and their works that celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship, economics and business leadership in India. Some previous winners of the award include ‘The Tatas: How a Family Built a Business and a Nation’ by Girish Kuber and Vikrant Pande, ‘Big Billion Startup: The Untold Flipkart Story’ by Mihir Dalal, ‘Indian Icon: A Cult Called Royal Enfield’ by Amrit Raj, ‘Broke to Breakthrough’ by All Daagmodaran by Harish, ‘Broke to Daakthrough’ by Harish. India’ by Kris Gopalakrishnan, N Dayasindhu and Krishnan Narayanan, ‘Win Middle India: The Story of India’s New Age Entrepreneurs’ by TN Hari and Bala Srinivasa and ‘Entrepreneurs Who Built India – Lala Shri Ram: The Man Who Saw Tomorrow’ by Sonu Bhasin. Note to Reader: This article has been produced on behalf of the brand by HT Brand Studio and has no journalistic/editorial involvement from Mint.

Wakefit IPO GMP: With the allocation process for the Wakefit Innovations IPO now completed, investor focus has shifted to the company’s stock market debut planned for Monday 15 December. The equity shares will list simultaneously on both the BSE and NSE, marking an important milestone for the home and sleep solutions company. Wakefit Innovations IPO price band has been fixed at ₹185.00 to ₹195.00 per share. The IPO window remained open from December 8 to December 10, after which the basis of allotment was completed on Thursday, December 11. Successful applicants are scheduled to receive their shares on December 12, while refunds for non-allotees will also be processed today. Wakefit Innovations IPO GMP Today The gray market signals a quiet start for Wakefit Innovations. Market observers report a GMP of ₹0 per share, indicating that the likely listing price remains unchanged at ₹195, which corresponds to the upper end of the IPO price band. Wakefit Innovations IPO Subscription Snapshot The IPO generated moderate response, achieving an overall subscription of 2.52 times. Category-wise, the retail portion subscribed 3.17x, Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) bid 3.04x, and the Non-Institutional Investor (NII) category subscribed 1.05x. Wakefit Innovations IPO: Key details The company raised ₹1,288.89 crore through the issue, comprising a fresh issue of 1.93 crore shares valued at ₹377.18 crore and an offer for sale (OVS) of 4.68 crore shares totaling ₹71 crore. The lot size has been fixed at 76 shares, requiring retail investors to put in a minimum of ₹14,820 at the upper end of the price band. Funds from the new issue will be deployed across various initiatives. This includes capital expenditure for the opening of 117 new COCO – Regular Stores, the fulfillment of lease and rental obligations for existing stores, the purchase of equipment and machinery, the promotion of marketing and advertising efforts and the addressing of general corporate requirements. Brokerages including Kunvarji Finstock, Bajaj Financial Securities, Indsec Securities, KR Choksey Securities, and Systematix Stocks and Shares have all assigned a ‘subscribe’ rating to the IPO. About Wakefit Innovations Founded in 2016, Wakefit Innovations Ltd. is a prominent Indian D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) brand specializing in home and sleep solutions. The company initially built its reputation on online sales of memory foam mattresses, offering products at competitive prices by cutting out middlemen. Over the years, Wakefit has expanded into a comprehensive home and lifestyle brand. Its portfolio now includes cushions, beds, sofas, wardrobes, study tables and a wide range of furniture and decor items designed for modern Indian households. The business model is driven by strong digital capabilities, robust logistics and efficient customer service, enabling the company to serve customers across both urban and semi-urban regions.

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin said on Thursday he plans to step down midway through his term after February’s parliamentary elections, telling Reuters he felt humiliated by the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. As head of state, Shahabuddin is commander-in-chief of the armed forces, but the role is largely ceremonial, with executive power vested in the prime minister and cabinet of the predominantly Muslim country of 173 million people, Reuters reported. However, his position gained prominence when a student-led uprising forced longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to New Delhi in August 2024, leaving him as the last remaining constitutional authority after parliament was dissolved. Shahabuddin, 75, was elected unopposed for a five-year term in 2023 as a nominee of Hasina’s Awami League party, which was barred from contesting the February 12 election. “Yunus put me aside.” “I am eager to leave. I am interested in going out,” he said in a WhatsApp interview from his official residence in Dhaka, in what he said was his first media interview since taking office. “Until elections are held, I have to continue,” Shahabuddin said. “I maintain my position because of the constitutionally vested presidency.” He later said that despite his personal desire to resign, he would let the next government decide on his future. “If they tell me that they intend to elect their own president, I will stand aside,” he said late Thursday. Bangladesh Election 2026: Here’s What Polls Suggest Polls suggest that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and the hardline Jamaat-e-Islami will be the frontrunners to form the next government. They were part of a coalition that governed between 2001 and 2006. The president said Yunus had not met him for nearly seven months, his press section had been taken away and in September his portraits had been removed from Bangladeshi embassies around the world. “There was the portrait of the president, photo of the president in all consulates, embassies and high commissions, and it was suddenly eliminated in one night,” he said. “A wrong message is going to the people that the president might be eliminated. I felt very humiliated.” Shahabuddin said he wrote to Yunus about the portraits, but no action was taken. “My voice is choked,” he added. Yunus’s press advisers did not immediately respond to a request for comment. President in contact with army chief The president said he was in regular contact with army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman, whose troops stood aside in August 2024 amid deadly protests against Hasina, sealing the fate of the veteran politician. Shahabuddin said Zaman had made it clear that he had no intention of seizing power. Bangladesh has a history of military rule, but Zaman said he wants democracy to return. Shahabuddin said that while some student protesters had initially demanded that he resign, no political party had asked him to do so in recent months. Asked if Hasina, who ruled for 20 years, had tried to contact him after he fled, Shahabuddin refused to answer. He said he has been independent since becoming president, not affiliated with any party, according to Reuters. (With input from Reuters)

Jakarta – When disasters occur, important documents such as diplomas are often damaged or lost. Damaged or lost diplomas can be replaced through official government mechanisms. Quoting from the official Instagram account of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (@kemendikdasmen), you can arrange for a replacement for a damaged or lost diploma by referring to Permendikbudristek Number 58 of 2024. This is how to take care of a lost or damaged diploma due to a natural disaster. According to Permendikbudristek Number 58 of 2024, educational units can reissue: Page TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Replacement diplomas: For diplomas issued in FY 2024/2025 and beyond. Diploma Replacement Certificate: For diplomas issued before FY 2024/2025 and is valid as an original diploma. – Procedure for issuing a replacement diploma To take care of a diploma lost due to a disaster, go to the school that issued the diploma with the following documents. – Photocopy of the diploma (if any) – KTP – 3×4 size photograph – Letter of loss from the police. If the applicant’s data is not found at the school, the school will forward the process to the local education office. If the school is affected by a disaster and is not working, you can go to the local education office. – Issuance of Certificate of Replacement Diploma. For the issuance of a Certificate of Replacement Diploma, you can go through the education unit by bringing: – A Diploma that is damaged and cannot be partially or fully read – A Certificate of Loss from the local police if the diploma is lost – Birth Certificate – KTP or family card – Declaration of absolute responsibility on stamped paper. Application for the issuance of a certificate of replacement for the diploma is addressed to the head of the education unit. If the education unit is no longer operational, its authority is transferred to the head of the education service. Important information: This replacement document is legally valid and valid for all purposes. From the 2024/2025 academic year, electronic diplomas are available to reduce the risk of loss. Restoring education document services is part of post-disaster education recovery efforts. The central and regional governments will continue to work together to ensure the smooth flow of learning, the restoration of school facilities and the provision of psychosocial support to affected students. (kny/jbr)