INDIA
Mamata Banerjee apologises to Messi after Salt Lake Stadium mess: 'Deeply disturbed, shocked ...'
Expressing her shock and concern over the mismanagement, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she is deeply disturbed with what was witnessed at Salt Lake Stadium.
INDIA
Messi’s Kolkata visit turns chaotic as fans allege TMC leaders got priority access
Angry spectators alleged poor management and claimed that political leaders and VVIPs were allowed close access to Messi, while ticket-paying fans were left frustrated.
INDIA
'Wars cannot be won by rhetoric, but by ...': CDS Anil Chauhan's veiled dig at Pakistan
General Chauhan's remarks come as Pakistan, despite heavy losses during Operation Sindoor, circulated false claims of victory through its leadership and social media platforms.
INDIA
Multiple vehicles collide on Noida Expressway amid dense fog, several injured
The incident took place on the 135-km-long, six-lane Eastern Peripheral Expressway, or Kundli–Ghaziabad–Palwal Expressway.
INDIA
Delhi AQI hits 'severe' again: Anti-pollution curbs under GRAP-3 reimposed
Following the spike in pollution levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said its GRAP sub-committee has ordered the implementation of all Stage 3 measures (‘Severe’ AQI: 401–450) across the NCR with immediate effect
INDIA
2001 Parliament attack anniversary: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi & other leaders pay tributes to fallen heroes
Parliament attack anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other parliamentarians paid tribute to the security personnel who lost their lives in the 2001 attack
INDIA
Kerala local body election results: LDF ahead in panchayats, UDF leads in cities, show early trends
As per data released by the State Election Commission (SEC), the LDF is pulling ahead in rural local bodies, particularly grama and block panchayats, while the UDF gained an advantage in urban centres, including municipalities and corporations.
WORLD
‘Democracy has ...’: Deposed Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus government
From exile, Hasina said she would only consider returning to Bangladesh once democracy, constitutional rule, and guarantees of safety and due process are restored.
INDIA
IndiGo announces over Rs 500 crore payout for passengers ‘severely’ affected by disruptions
In a statement issued on X, the airline said its teams have been putting “thoughtful care into both refund processing and compensation disbursal”, adding that customers would be informed as these efforts continue
INDIA
Amid e-cigarette row, Congress MP alleges BJP leader was drunk during Rahul Gandhi’s speech
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat said that a senior BJP leader had come to Lok Sabha “drunk”
INDIA
National security outweighs personal liberty in terror cases, rules SC
The bench held that the principle of “bail, not jail” is not absolute and must give way in cases where offences have grave implications for the sovereignty and security of the country.
INDIA
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025: Mamata Banerjee ‘disturbed and shocked’ over mismanagement at Messi event in Salt Lake Stadium
CITY
Smog blankets Delhi as several areas record ‘severe’ AQI; airport issues advisory
Experts blamed the sharp decline in air quality on unfavourable weather conditions such as low wind speeds, high moisture levels and falling temperatures
INDIA
BJP enters final phase of UP President election; senior leaders to file nominations today
Senior national and state party functionaries held a meeting in Lucknow on Friday to finalise the preparations
WORLD
Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman to return to Bangladesh after years of self-exile on December 25
Zia's condition took a worrying turn on Thursday when doctors placed her on “elective ventilator support to give rest to her lungs and other vital organs.”
BUSINESS
Smallcap World Fund picks up 0.66% stake in Kaynes Technology for Rs 188 crore
Smallcap World Fund bought 4.46 lakh shares in Kaynes Technology at a price of Rs 4,206.38 per share.
BUSINESS
Indian diaspora and global investors push Danube to a Rs 5,000-crore sellout of Shah Rukh Khan-branded Dubai office tower
Units in SHAHRUKHZ by Danube start at AED 2 million (Rs 4.92 crore), and the project comprises 488 offices slated for completion in 2029, the company said.
BUSINESS
Oilfield services provider Shivganga Drillers plans to raise Rs 400 crore via IPO, files draft papers
Shivganga Drillers IPO | It is entirely fresh issue by the company with no offer-for-sale component.
INDIA
Indian Army moves proposal to acquire 120 km long-range guided Pinaka rockets
The Pinaka Multiple Launcher Rocket System (MLRS) is a long-range artillery weapon developed by the DRDO.
STARTUP
'Gambling in guise of gaming': ED attaches assets worth Rs 117.4 crore linked to Probo in money laundering case
In July 2025, ED had frozen assets worth Rs 284.5 crore linked to Probo and its promoters under PMLA.
BUSINESS
FIIs net sell Indian equities worth Rs 1,114 crore, while DIIs net bought Rs 3,869 crore
For the year so far, FII/FPIs remain net sellers, offloading Indian equities worth Rs 2.77 lakh crore. On the other hand, DIIs added strength to the market with their buying spree reaching Rs 7.45 lakh crore for the year so far.
BUSINESS
Cotton fabrics producer Sonaselection India files draft IPO papers for debt reduction, capex
Sonaselection India IPO | The initial public offering comprises entirely a fresh issue of 1.43 crore equity shares by the company with no offer-for-sale component.
INDIA
Kerala actress gang rape case: Court sentences Pulsar Suni, five others to 20 years rigorous imprisonment
Dileep, who was accused of conspiring and hiring a gang to execute the crime, was found not guilty of the allegation that he orchestrated the assault.
PODCAST
Lighting the Future: From climate-tech ideas to real-world Implementation | Ashish Khanna, DG, ISA
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the global climate-tech ecosystem, with a focus on how innovation can be translated into deployment, and what needs to be done to scale renewable integration. We are joined by Ashish Khanna, Director General, International Solar Alliance, to explore where do we lack when it comes to accelerating climate-tech innovation. He says it is important to see the glass half full and India has an immense potential, it can become a hotbed for innovation. Building on the momentum created by ENTICE, this episode explores how ideas become deployable solutions - through financing, policy support, and real-world testing. Tune in!
