TRENDS
Bengaluru woman's Rs 62 lakh lawsuit against housing society fake? Users call it 'karma farming'
The 22-year-old woman revealed she had issued legal notices to both the society and individual board members for harassment, trespass, and assault. When she presented the CCTV evidence to the builder and the society chairman, the accused members were immediately removed and each fined Rs 20,000.
POLITICS
Mallikarjun Kharge's twist to Karnataka leadership tussle: 'Local-level confusion'
On Friday, Siddaramaiah said in the state Assembly that he would continue in office for his full term and rejected any power-sharing agreement.
INDIA
CPM MP John Brittas targets Priyanka Gandhi over tea meet with PM Modi: 'Sent a wrong message...'
Brittas described the event as sending a “wrong message” to the public and questioned the timing, coming just hours after the BJP allegedly “bulldozed" the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
POLITICS
'Make her Prime Minister and see': Congress' Imran Masood backs Priyanka Gandhi on Bangladesh issue
Gandhi recently urged the Centre to take note of what she described as increasing attacks on Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist minorities in the neighbouring country, following the killing of a Hindu youth.
BUSINESS
Coal India shares rise for 5th day, up 3.5% on reports of coking coal unit's potential Rs 1,300-crore IPO
The issue is expected to be an offer for sale, with Coal India planning to dilute around 10% of its equity stake in Bharat Coking Coal
BUSINESS
Canara HSBC Life shares hit fresh 52-week high as Investec initiates coverage with 'Buy', sees up to 69% upside
Canara HSBC Life Insurance shares have risen about 25.4% since their listing in October.
INDIA
Network18 launches NextGen Young Leadership Program to nurture future-ready talent
NYLP is not about starting a job - it’s about starting strong in the journey of your career
BUSINESS
BSE clarifies on buzz over launch of new monthly index options; stock falls after four days
On December 22, a report said that BSE plans to launch more monthly index option products to boost its market share in the derivatives segment
INDIA
After Mumbai airport row, BJP leader Nazia Elahi Khan dares IndiGo to ‘blacklist’ her
Khan has maintained that she was deliberately mistreated during her journey and alleged that the behaviour of airline personnel caused her “serious inconvenience and mental stress”.
INDIA
Radicalism in Bangladesh mirrors situation witnessed in India: Digvijaya Singh
Singh said that communal elements target in minorities in India as well and the same reaction is being witnessed in Bangladesh.
BUSINESS
'Bad deal': New Zealand Foreign Minister attacks India FTA, vows to vote it down
In a strongly worded statement, Peters said his party was ‘regrettably opposed’ to the agreement
INDIA
Tamil Nadu polls: Congress seeks more seats, power-sharing pact from DMK
Stalin has emphasised the ideological foundations of the alliance, describing Rahul Gandhi as "a brother who calls Stalin his elder sibling" and stressing that their relationship "transcends politics."
BUSINESS
Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO crosses 2x subscription on Day 2 so far; check latest GMP
Shares of the company are proposed to be listed on the BSE and NSE on December 30, while the allotment is expected by December 26.
POLITICS
'Avoid sharp attacks on allies': Fadnavis advises BJP leaders after Mahayuti win in Maharashtra local body elections
Fadnavis urges BJP leaders to maintain restraint and avoid sharp attacks on allies during the civic polls campaign, even if seat-sharing arrangements do not materialise.
BUSINESS
India’s AIF industry confronts its disclosure dilemma
Closed-door talks between IVCA, rating agencies and family offices expose growing friction over disclosures, benchmarking and investor expectations as private funds go mainstream.
INDIA
Massive protests erupt outside Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi over lynching of Hindu man; barricades breached
The situation remained tense with protesters managing to dismantle barricades as security forces sought to contain them
INDIA
Maharashtra: NCP leader kidnapped, brutally assaulted in Nanded; blames colleagues
Jeevan Ghogre Patil, former leader of opposition in the Nanded Municipal Corporation, was reportedly travelling in his Toyota Innova when a Mahindra Scorpio, coming from the opposite side blocked his vehicle
BUSINESS
No case for passive investing in India for next decade as alpha lies outside indices: Vikas Khemani
Index investing in India is effectively a momentum strategy that captures stocks only after their strongest growth phase has passed; whereas, India’s economic transformation is throwing up outsized alpha and wealth-creation opportunities outside benchmark indices, said Vikas Khemani.
WORLD
Alarm bells for India? Turkey hands over second MILGEM-class warship to Pakistan Navy
Powered by a combined diesel and gas (CODAG) propulsion system, the ship has an operational range exceeding 3,500 nautical miles at 15 knots
POLITICS
CPM MP alleges Centre held ‘high-level’ meeting to remove Gandhi’s image from currency notes
The Centre may consider replacing Gandhi's image with an alternative symbol that it believes 'better reflects India's culture', with 'Bharat Mata' being among the options discussed.
INDIA
The Bengal gamble: Can Humayun Kabir beat Mamata Banerjee at her own game?
The steadfast support of Muslims over the past years is often credited for Mamata Banerjee's continued reign in West Bengal. That backing, however, appears to be under strain.
BUSINESS
Sensex falls nearly 200 pts from day's high, Nifty below 26,200: 5 key reasons behind market decline
Sensex, Nifty declined as traders remained cautious amid expectations of subdued trading volumes during the holiday-shortened Christmas week.
INDIA
Hijab row: Javed Akhtar hits out at Nitish Kumar, asks if he'd dare pull Hindu woman's ghoonghat
The veteran screenwriter-lyricist said that there are still several regions in India where Hindu women wear ghoonghats as a practice. "Will you go and pull up their ghoongat? How can you do that? How can anybody do that," he asked.
INDIA
BRO takes on one of its toughest challenges: 32-km strategic road at 16,000 feet near China border
The proposed road is designed to replace a rudimentary dirt track and trekking route with an all-weather link
