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
BUSINESS
Sensex settles 200 pts higher from day’s low, Nifty ends above 26,150: Positive global cues among key factors behind market rebound
Sensex, Nifty declined investors stepped in to buy select stocks after the early decline.
INDIA
Himanta Sarma claims 'evidence' against Gaurav Gogoi's wife: 'Should disown her once Pak links exposed'
The Assam Chief Minister has also previously questioned Gogoi's visits to Pakistan nearly a decade ago.
INDIA
Half of India’s takedown notices to X cite ‘disturbing public order’: Report
According to report, 58 takedown notices were issued to X last year, including 24 for provisions related to violating public tranquility and promoting enmity.
INDIA
SIR exercise: 32 lakh voters in Bengal to be called for hearings starting Dec 27
Of the total, notices are being sent to around 10 lakh voters from Monday, while the remaining 22 lakh will be issued notices from Tuesday.
TRENDS
Mexican mayor arrives late to inauguration, train leaves without him. Netizens compare with India
The clip received more than 1.5 million views and gained major traction in India after several social media users pointed out how the differently the scenario would have played out in India. 'In India, train waits for hours if the minister is late for the inauguration,' said a user.
BUSINESS
KSH International shares list at 4% discount to its IPO price in a weak market debut
KSH International has reduced the size of its IPO to Rs 644 crore to achieve the minimum 90% subscription threshold, as per the SEBI directive.
POLITICS
Goa zilla panchayat election results: BJP-MGP alliance retains dominance, Congress sees modest gains
INDIA
Bhupesh Baghel's son Chaitanya received Rs 250 crore as share in liquor scam: Chargesheet
As per the chargesheet, Chaitanya allegedly received his share of the proceeds through various firms belonging to liquor businessman Trilok Singh Dhillon, transferring it through banking channels to his family firms and using it in real estate projects.
INDIA
Murshidabad riots: Jangipur court convicts 13 for lynching of father, son during Waqf law protests
The convicted include Dildar Nadab, Asmaul Nadab, Inzamul Haq, Ziaul Haq, Fekharul Sheikh, Aazfarul Sheikh, Munirul Sheikh, Iqbal Sheikh, Nurul Sheikh, Saba Karim, Hazrat Sheikh, Akbar Ali, and Yusuf Sheikh.
INDIA
Pitted against each other in Bengal, partners in Kerala: TMC now Congress-led UDF's 'associate member'
The Trinamool Congress, Janadhipathya Rashtriya Party, and Kerala Kamaraj Congress will now be associates of the UDF. This expansion aims to strengthen the opposition's fight against the current government's policies.
INDIA
Eviction-linked protests spiral into violence in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong, BJP leader’s ancestral home torched
Section 163 of Bhartiya Nyay Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been imposed in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district to maintain public order and peace
INDIA
US welcomes India’s SHANTI Act, calls it key for stronger energy and nuclear ties
The SHANTI Act consolidates and replaces all existing civil nuclear laws, repealing the Atomic Energy Act of 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010.
TRENDS
Chennai user bought condoms worth over Rs 1 lakh on Instamart in 2025, placed 228 orders
Last year, Instamart's top spender on condoms hailed from Bengaluru. The 2025 report analysed millions of orders placed between January and November across more than 120 cities.
BUSINESS
IndiGo under CCI lens for alleged exploitative pricing after mass flight cancellations
The CCI is likely to begin with a preliminary assessment based on the information received.
INDIA
Akhlaq lynching case: UP govt now cites defence claims it once opposed to seek withdrawal
While allowing their bail in April 2017, the HC had noted the defence contention that Akhlaq’s wife Ikraman and daughter Shaistha had not named Punit or Arun in their initial statements recorded under Section 161 CrPC in September and October 2015.
INDIA
ED, CBI weaponised, no cases against BJP: Rahul Gandhi in Berlin
Speaking at the Hertie School in Berlin last week, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) were being used by the BJP to target political opponents
INDIA
BMC elections: Thackeray cousins likely to announce alliance today
On Monday, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut met MNS president Raj Thackeray, while MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar visited Matoshri, the residence of Uddhav Thackeray, for talks. Both are considered trusted aides of their respective party chiefs.
INDIA
India, West 'handed over' production to Beijing; 'Made in China' goods crippling jobs in democracies: Rahul Gandhi in Germany
Speaking at an event at the Hertie School in Berlin, Rahul Gandhi said democracies must produce goods to sustain themselves
INDIA
Shashi Tharoor lauds Bihar's infrastructure push: 'People & their representatives deserve credit...'
On being questioned about Nitish Kumar, the Congress MP struck a guarded note, 'Don't get me into politics here. I am certainly very happy to see this progress'
