INDIA
Maharashtra civic polls: Congress shows why it is still a force to reckon with despite Mumbai damp squib
An overall tally until now (5 pm) shows the Congress is leading 277 wards across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. Party-wise, that's the third highest, trailing only the BJP, which is at the top with 1264 wards, and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena which is leading in 320 wards.
INDIA
BJP takes ‘rasmalai’ jibe at Raj Thackeray as saffron camp surges in Maharashtra civic polls
BJP leaders used social media to respond to Thackeray’s “rasmalai” jibe, with Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan posting, "Ordered some rasmalai."
BUSINESS
SEBI notifies revamp of mutual fund regulation; to come into effect from April 1
SEBI on December 17, during its board meeting, approved a comprehensive overhaul of mutual fund regulations aimed at improving cost transparency and reducing the expense burden on investors.
BUSINESS
Tech Mahindra Q3 results: IT firm's net profit rises 14% on-year to Rs 1,122 crore
Tech Mahindra Q3 results: Revenue climbs 8% to Rs 14,393 crore.
INDIA
Gauri Lankesh murder case accused wins Jalna civic seat as independent candidate
The case against Pangarkar traces back to the assassination of Gauri Lankesh, who was shot dead outside her residence in Bengaluru on September 5, 2017.
WORLD
'700,000 in 2025': Ex-Trump ally alleges H-1B visa fraud, posts video claiming Indian-origin lawyer's involvement
Marjorie Taylor Greene posted a video on X, in which a social media influencer claimed that the immigration attorney helped bring in 700,000 H-1B visa applicants to Texas in 2025
INDIA
‘Pawaranchi jodi’ flops in NCP's backyard: BJP stays ahead in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls
BJP powers past the majority mark in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, as the much-hyped Sharad Pawar–Ajit Pawar reunion fails to transfer votes on the ground.
BUSINESS
Federal Bank Q3 net profit rises 9% YoY to Rs 1,041 crore, shares jump 10% to record high
Net interest income (NII) increased 9 percent year on year to Rs 2,653 crore, compared with Rs 2,431 crore a year ago
BUSINESS
Urge SEBI to help unlock value of gold, 125% of GDP will be monetised: Kotak AMC's Nilesh Shah
Speaking at SEBI’s annual Samvad symposium, Shah said that while gold currently offers only a wealth effect, it has the potential to contribute far more meaningfully to the broader economy
INDIA
Red Fort set to get 150 CCTV cameras for heightened security post Delhi terror attack
In the first phase, a total of 150 CCTV cameras are being installed. Until now, there was not a single camera within the complex.
INDIA
Cash-at-home case: Supreme Court backs Lok Sabha Speaker’s inquiry against Justice Varma
The ruling allows the Lok Sabha Speaker’s inquiry committee to proceed with examining corruption allegations linked to a cash recovery at the judge’s residence.
INDIA
Cold winter pushes peak power demand past summer high: Report
According to the report, the maximum demand met touched 245 GW on January 9 and 243 GW on January 13, exceeding the previous peak of 242 GW recorded on June 12 last year
INDIA
BMC election winners list 2026: See who's winning where
WORLD
American influencer shocked by $338 taxi bill for one-hour ride in Switzerland
One influencer’s Zurich ride has reopened a familiar debate about Europe’s high transport costs and what tourists miss before hailing a cab.
TRENDS
Trader loses Rs 36 lakh on Polymarket after US does not strike Iran by deadline
The trader may not have been wrong about rising US-Iran tensions, but the clock proved far less forgiving than the geopolitics.
TRENDS
White House post links Greenland’s future to Russia and China, draws pushback
An official graphic asking “Which way, Greenland man?” drew attention not for its artwork, but for how bluntly it framed Washington’s strategic pitch.
BUSINESS
Grasim appoints Sachin Sahay as CEO of Birla Opus Paints, shares rise
The company said Sahay has been appointed as CEO of Birla Opus Paints and will be designated as Senior Management Personnel of the company.
TRENDS
Scientists create a permanent “phone line” between Earth and deep space
The new ground station in Australia strengthens Europe’s ability to stay connected with spacecraft far beyond Earth.
TRENDS
What is the Pentagon Pizza Index and why it is trending amid US-Iran tensions
A long-running internet joke about late-night food orders near the Pentagon is doing the rounds again, but it says more about online anxiety than military plans.
INDIA
Bihar cabinet's '2 official residence policy' for ministers, senior MLAs draws flak from opposition
The move has been strongly criticised by the opposition leaders who believe it is 'unethical, inappropriate and uncalled for'.
POLITICS
BMC election result: BJP-Sena's Mahayuti eye historic win, setback for Thackerays
Voting for the 227-member civic body, India's largest and richest, concluded on Thursday amid tight security.
BUSINESS
Reliance Industries Q3 Results Highlights: EBITDA climbs 6%, Jio 5G subscribers crosses 250 million
India's most valuable company has released its results for the third quarter of the ongoing FY26. Check all the latest updates here.
INDIA
ED says Mehul Choksi's son Rohan was 'actively' involved in money laundering: Report
Mehul Choksi is currently facing extradition proceedings in Belgium, where he took shelter after allegedly defrauding Indian banks
INDIA
Jodhpur shocker: Man rapes daughter for 12 years, assault began when she was 6
The 45-year-old man, who works as a labourer, is also accused of raping his younger daughter who is currently 15.
