BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Coforge, Vedanta, Diamond Power, Solarworld Energy, Timex Group India, Stylam, Vikran Engg, Suzlon in focus on 29 December
Stocks to Watch, 29 December: Stocks like Coforge, Sigachi Industries, Viceroy Hotels, Lloyds Enterprises, Vedanta, Suzlon Energy, Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, Diamond Power Infrastructure, Avantel, Solarworld Energy Solutions, Punjab National Bank, and Timex Group India will be in focus on December 29.
INDIA
From Rs 18 to Rs 72: Cigarette prices could quadruple under new excise bill
Chewing tobacco duty will rise from 25% to 100%, hookah tobacco from 25% to 40%, while smoking mixtures for pipes and cigarettes are set to see a sharp increase from 60% to 325%.
INDIA
A techie, a ‘lady don’ and a Sri Lanka link: Inside India’s latest cannabis bust
Police arrested eight people, including a Bengaluru software engineer, for running a ganja network linking Andhra–Odisha border areas to Sri Lanka.
INDIA
Second husband turns defence witness for first, woman loses 17-year old domestic violence case
According to media reports, the woman filed a domestic violence case against her first husband in 2009 in which the woman alleged years of physical, emotional and economic abuse by him. She had claimed that she was tortured, forced out of her matrimonial home and denied financial support.
BUSINESS
IndiGo disruptions forced a new fix: India’s Aviation Ministry is now on 24x7 passenger watch
Civil aviation ministry has operationalised a 24x7 passenger control room in Delhi to address flight delays, cancellations and refunds after recent disruptions.
BUSINESS
Mobile phones retailer SS Retail files draft papers to raise Rs 500 crore via IPO
SS Retail IPO | The company proposed to mobilise Rs 300 crore via issuance of fresh shares, while existing shareholders including promoters will offload shares worth Rs 200 crore via offer-for-sale.
INDIA
Elon Musk slams Canada’s healthcare after Indian-origin man dies waiting hours in ER
Elon Musk criticises Canada’s healthcare after 44-year-old Indian-origin Canadian Prashant Sreekumar dies following an 8-hour ER wait in Edmonton.
INDIA
‘Isolated incidents’: Dhaka downplays India's concern over 'unremitting hostilities' against minorities
India's Ministry of External Affairs on Friday had flagged "unremitting hostilities" against minorities, citing the recent killing of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das, who was lynched in Mymensingh last week.
WORLD
Sweeping tariffs, H1-B visa fees, travel bans: How Trump's policies jolted the world and reshaped 2025
From slapping tariffs on goods reaching US from countries around the world to projecting himself as a peacemaker in several global conflicts, Trump has made headlines throughout 2025.
INDIA
'Power of organisation' remark: How Digvijaya Singh has pushed Congress against the wall over the years
Singh is no stranger to controversies and is known in Congress circles as someone who speaks his mind — sometimes pushing the party against the wall.
INDIA
Man booked in dowry harassment case found dead in Nagpur, mother hospitalised
The incident follows the death of Suraj’s wife, Ganavi, who had been married to him for barely six weeks. The couple had been living together in Bengaluru. On Thursday, Ganavi allegedly attempted suicide at their home and later died during treatment.
INDIA
Bengaluru founder plans India exit after paying Rs 4 crore in taxes: ‘System is flawed’
In a LinkedIn post, Shroff said he paid nearly Rs 4 crore in GST and income tax over the past 18 months. Yet, he argued, rule-following businesses continue to face constant scrutiny from tax authorities.
INDIA
Married man sexually exploits woman, robs her of 20 lakhs after convincing her to lie to her family and live with him
The case apparently began in Nelamangala and involved two sisters, NDTV reported. According to police, the man, Shubham Shukla, first became friends with a minor girl and assaulted her. He then used her to have access to her family after that.
INDIA
Face burnt, hands and legs tied: Woman in early twenties found murdered in Noida, body stuffed in bag
The body was found on Saturday in Noida's main dumping ground. That area, as is known, is largely empty and sees very little public movement.
INDIA
House detentions, strict missive? What forced 'Open Merit' students to call off quota protest in Srinagar
The anger against the reservation policy in the higher educational institutions and government departments of the Union territory gained momentum after the Omar Abdullah government was sworn into office in October this year.
BUSINESS
India’s forex reserves jump $4.36 billion to $693.3 billion as gold holdings surge
The increase was driven largely by a strong rise in gold reserves, which jumped $2.623 billion to $110.365 billion during the week.
INDIA
Unnao rape survivor worries for her family's safety after suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence: 'My children are unsafe...'
The top court is also slated to hear a separate petition filed by advocates Anjale Patel and Pooja Shilpkar, who have independently questioned the high court’s decision to grant relief to Sengar.
INDIA
Meghalaya Police, BSF dismiss ‘false narrative’ regarding two suspects in Hadi murder case entering state
Hadi, convenor of Inqilab Moncho, a prominent student activist and a parliamentary candidate for the upcoming February 12, 2026 national elections, died on December 18, 2025, in Singapore while receiving treatment for gunshot wounds sustained during an attack in Dhaka.
INDIA
Meerut drug syndicate kingpin flees raid using hidden basement exit, police launch manhunt
NDTV also reported that Taslim has been arrested previously too in different cases and is currently out on bail. Earlier, several properties linked to him were seized under the provisions of the Gangster Act.
INDIA
Amid Digvijaya's RSS praise row, Tharoor pushes for 'organisational strength' as Congress leaders divided
Tharoor concurred with Singh’s remarks on strengthening party structures, arguing that introspection was necessary for an organisation with a long legacy.
INDIA
Goa nightclub fire probe flags lapses by panchayat, pollution board and coastal authority
The fire broke out at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora village, triggering widespread outrage and raising questions over fire safety norms and regulatory oversight at nightlife establishments across the state.
INDIA
PM Modi hails Operation Sindoor as 'defining moment for country' in final 'Mann Ki Baat' of 2025
PM Modi also drew a parallel between the spirit witnessed during Operation Sindoor and the nationwide response to the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram.
INDIA
Indian Army’s counterterror winter ops to corner 30-35 terrorists in Jammu during 40-day 'Chillai Kalan'
Defence sources told ANI that instead of scaling down activity due to extreme weather, troops have expanded their reach into snowbound and high-altitude zones where terrorist elements are believed to be seeking cover.
INDIA
BJP councillor's husband accused of rape in MP's Satna threatens survivor: 'Nothing will happen to me' | Video
A purported video related to the case, now viral online, appears to show the accused saying 'nothing will happen' responding to the woman and abusing a police officer.
