INDIA
Tejas crash in Dubai: IAF pays tribute to Wing Commander Namansh Syal, shares video
Hailing from Himachal Pradesh, Syal lost his life on Friday after the indigenous multi-role light combat aircraft (LCA), Tejas, crashed in flames during its performance at the Dubai Air Show
INDIA
White collar terror module: Pulwama electrician detained by J&K Police, probe on to ascertain his role
Agencies are now working to determine how deeply he was involved in the module’s operations.
INDIA
Noida woman finds cockroach in Biryani from popular restaurant; delivery platform responds
The incident came to light on social media platform X, where the user shared her horrific experience from a known outlet.
INDIA
Tharoor’s remark on Trump-Mamdani meet earns praise from BJP: ‘Will Rahul get message?’
Tharoor had commented on a post showing US President Donald Trump hosting newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House, highlighting the value of honouring the voters’ choice and prioritising national interest
WORLD
‘I did 8 peace deals’: Trump again touts role in India-Pakistan ceasefire during Mamdani meet
The comments came during his meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House
BUSINESS
PPFAS could list in 2030 as final ESOPs vest five years from now, says Neil Parikh
PPFAS CEO Neil Parikh said the fund house is considering an IPO around 2030 to align with ESOP vesting cycles and minimise tax impact on employees.
INDIA
At G20, PM Modi pushes four key proposals centered on healthcare, fight against drugs
PM Modi said he proposed “a few actionables to realise our dream of all-round growth”, starting with the creation of a G20 Global Traditional Knowledge Repository
BUSINESS
Byju Raveendran to appeal $1.07 billion US default judgment in Byju’s Alpha case
Byju Raveendran will appeal a Delaware court default judgment ordering $1.07 billion payment in Byju’s Alpha case; he denies allegations.
BUSINESS
Groww eyes wider retail participation; CEO Lalit Keshre says India still early in market investing
Groww CEO Lalit Keshre’s first shareholder letter lays out a long-term, customer-first roadmap driven by product expansion, technology and India’s rising financialisation.
INDIA
Anti-drone systems to be installed at major civil airports in first-of-its-kind move: Report
This marks the first instance of anti-drone systems being installed at airports that handle only civil aviation
TRENDS
Trump Jr and girlfriend Bettina dance to ‘what jhumka?’ at lavish Udaipur wedding
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson danced with Ranveer Singh to “What Jhumka?” during a star-studded sangeet in Udaipur, part of the lavish three-day wedding celebrations of Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju.
INDIA
Another BLO dies by suicide in West Bengal, family alleges SIR-related stress; TMC hits out at Gyanesh Kumar
The BLO, identified as Rinku Tarafdar, was found hanging from the ceiling of her room at her home in the Bangaljhi area of Chapra, Krishnanagar
BUSINESS
Invesco MF’s Amit Ganatra set to join HDFC AMC as Roshi Jain exits
Jain took charge of the HDFC Flexi Cap Fund in 2022 following the exit of then CIO and veteran fund manager Prashant Jain.
BUSINESS
'We are evaluating changes': Zomato, Amazon assess business impact as Modi govt enforces new labour codes
The government on Friday notified the four labour codes, which have rationalised 29 existing labour laws.
INDIA
Meet Deepak Prakash: The techie-turned, jeans-clad ‘surprise’ Bihar minister
At 36, Prakash is the only RLM minister in the new government, despite not contesting the recent assembly elections or being a member of either house of the state legislature.
MUTUAL-FUNDS
Moneycontrol MF Summit Bengaluru: The psychology behind India's billion-dollar investment boom
Indians are increasingly embracing market-linked assets with discipline, committing to regular investments despite volatility.
INDIA
Delhi police bust ISI-linked arms smuggling ring, seize Turkey-made pistols, four nabbed
Four key members, involved in moving and distributing advanced foreign-made firearms across multiple states, have been arrested, and a substantial cache of weapons recovered
STARTUP
Byju Raveendran ordered to pay over $1 billion by US court after default ruling
The Delaware court also directed the Byju’s founder to provide a full accounting of the missing $533 million moved through multiple entities.
INDIA
Jalna tragedy: Class 7 girl dies after jumping from school building; probe underway
The Class 7 student was found critically injured and was immediately taken to a local hospital, where she was declared dead.
INDIA
Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Congress faces infighting in Karnataka amid BJP’s ‘November revolution’ claim
Siddaramaiah has reportedly conveyed to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge that repeated speculation, largely driven by the DK Shivakumar camp, is hurting the government’s image in the state and damaging the party nationally.
BUSINESS
New Labour Codes 2025: What every worker across India needs to know
The new framework extends minimum wage requirements to all workers, including those in the unorganised sector, ensuring broader coverage across employment types
INDIA
‘Can't skip duty to ...’: Jagdeep Dhankhar’s first public address since surprise exit
Dhankhar had stepped down as vice president on a day he presided over the Rajya Sabha, and has since stayed largely away from public events except attending the oath ceremony of Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan in September.
BUSINESS
Drug prices likely to increase as Centre considers minimum import prices, says report
The Centre is examining whether to set minimum import prices for Penicillin-G, 6APA and amoxicillin.
BUSINESS
Airtel blames Tata's Tejas equipment for 900 MHz disruptions in Rajasthan: Report
The operator added that despite multiple technical meetings, joint tests and directives, Tejas has not taken corrective steps
