INDIA
‘We added water to packaged milk,’ says Indore family that lost 6-month-old amid contamination scare
On a doctor’s advice, the infant was fed packaged milk mixed with a small amount of tap water -- the same water the family believed was safe
WORLD
What we know so far about the deadly Swiss bar fire that killed at least 40
Officials have so far refused to speculate on the cause of the fire, saying all possibilities remain open
MARKETS
BSE advertises for three Executive Director roles to meet SEBI governance mandate
SEBI said the move is intended to strengthen corporate governance at MIIs and ensure that public interest, technology resilience, and risk and compliance functions are prioritised over commercial considerations.
POLITICS
Shah Rukh Khan in eye of storm after KKR signs Bangladeshi player at IPL auction: 'Won’t allow this at any cost'
The first public criticism came from Hindu spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur. He questioned KKR’s decision in the backdrop of reported violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.
POLITICS
Rahul Gandhi’s EVM claims countered by Congress govt survey in Karnataka, BJP reacts
According to the survey, 84.55% of the respondents believed that elections in India were conducted freely and fairly. It also found that 83.61% citizens believed that EVMs were trustworthy.
INDIA
BJP drops Pooja More from civic poll race over past remarks on Pahalgam attack, Fadnavis
The BJP had earlier announced Pooja More as its candidate from Ward No. 2. However, the decision triggered backlash within the party, with several BJP workers openly opposing her candidature.
INDIA
High drama at Pune ward office as Shiv Sena candidate tears, swallows rival's civil poll form
While Kamble denied swallowing his rival's form, he confirmed tearing it up in anger.
INDIA
Delhi pollution News Live: CAQM revokes GRAP-3 curbs in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
WORLD
Swiss bar fire: Death toll rises to 47, investigators suspect 'flashover' caused blast
The fire broke out shortly after midnight at Le Constellation, a basement-level venue packed with hundreds of mostly young revellers, in the Alpine resort of Crans-Montana.
BUSINESS
Time Technoplast shares rise 3% on approval to manufacture high pressure cylinders
Time Technoplast Share Price | The company is going to manufacture and supply of high-pressure type-3 fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite cylinders of 2 litres capacity.
BUSINESS
TVS Motor share price hits 52-week high on robust monthly, quarterly sales
TVS Motor Company Share Price | In the month of December, the company total sales jumped 50% at 481,389 units.
BUSINESS
Centre likely to consider new or extended mobile PLI as incentives window closes
Government is considering extending or replacing the mobile phone PLI as the Rs 40,995 crore scheme ends in March.
INDIA
Delhi-NCR wakes to dense fog on Jan 2; CSE says winter smog is now mostly 'homegrown', not stubble smoke
Delhi-NCR sees dense fog and cooler weather on Jan 2 as flights face disruptions. CSE says December PM2.5 rose despite near-zero farm-fire impact.
WORLD
‘The Big Short’ isn’t short: Michael Burry calls Tesla 'ridiculously overvalued,' but won’t bet against it
Michael Burry calls Tesla “ridiculously overvalued” but says he isn’t shorting it, as Tesla posts downbeat delivery estimates and shares hover near records.
INDIA
Car jumps footpath on New Year’s Eve in Bengaluru, woman survives by seconds | Video
A woman narrowly escaped death after a car hit her on a Sahakara Nagar footpath in Bengaluru on New Year’s Eve. CCTV footage is under police review.
INDIA
'No dispute with anyone, why was he targeted?': Hindu shopkeeper set on fire in Bangladesh, wife’s questions hang heavy
Hindu man Khokon Das was attacked with sharp weapons and set on fire in Bangladesh. Wife says they had no enemies; police probe underway.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: South Indian Bank, Hyundai Motor, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor, RailTel, Aurobindo Pharma, Time Technoplast, MCX in focus on 2 January
Stocks to Watch, 2 January: Stocks like Punjab & Sind Bank, South Indian Bank, Indian Bank, Hyundai Motor India, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor, RailTel Corporation of India, Aurobindo Pharma, Time Technoplast, Vodafone Idea, and Multi Commodity Exchange of India will be in focus on January 2.
INDIA
Indore water deaths, viral 'ghanta' remark: Kailash Vijayvargiya’s latest row, and his long trail of controversies
Indore water contamination leaves 7 dead, 100+ ill; MP minister Kailash Vijayvargiya’s viral 'ghanta' remark revives his past controversies.
INDIA
‘Best AQI in eight years’: Delhi minister Sirsa claims 2025 delivered the cleanest air since 2017
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa says 2025 saw the best air quality in eight years, with lower PM2.5/PM10 and fewer ‘severe’ days.
INDIA
Planning your 2026 leaves in advance: Complete list of long weekends
Holiday Calendar 2026: This year offers several well-timed national and regional holidays that fall close to weekends, opening up multiple long-weekend opportunities throughout the year.
BUSINESS
KFC, Pizza Hut franchisees to consolidate as Sapphire Foods merges with Devyani International
KFC, Pizza Hut News: Under the proposed merger, Devyani International will issue 177 shares for every 100 shares held in Sapphire Foods, the company said
MARKETS
Centre appoints Natarajan Venkatram as Part Time member of SEBI
Venkatram is not new to SEBI, he was part of the regulators High Powered Advisory Committee on settlements before being appointed to SEBI board as Part time member.
BUSINESS
Yajur Fibres IPO to hit on January 7, price band at Rs 168-174 per share
Yajur Fibres IPO | The company approached capital markets to raise Rs 120.4 crore via Initial Public Offering (IPO) of 69.2 lakh shares at the upper price band.
BUSINESS
Royal Alpha, Vorton Capital pick up 1.2% stake in KV Toys India
Both alternate investment funds are managed by Kalpesh Dhakad and Nikhil Dhakad-founded asset management companies Royal Alpha Growth and Vorton Capital.
