WORLD
‘Protect Hindus’: Killings in Bangladesh trigger London protest outside High Commission
Hindu groups protested outside the Bangladesh High Commission in London after blasphemy-linked killings, citing a rights report documenting 71 incidents in 2025.
WORLD
'India must back Hindus': New minority party targets Hindu vote, tells New Delhi to rethink Awami League support
Bangladesh’s BMJP plans to contest 91 seats, seeks alliances with BNP or Jamaat to boost minority turnout, and urges India to shift its stance.
INDIA
New 'international' drug lord emerges in Rs 13,000-crore drug bust probe
The probe pertains to a case in which cocaine and Thai marijuana were seized while being smuggled into Delhi by a Dubai-based cartel last October.
WORLD
Massive earthquake of magnitude 7 jolts Taiwan
A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.0 on the Richter Scale struck Taiwan on Saturday, according to the country's weather agency.
INDIA
Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards can’t be used as prefix, suffix as they are not titles: Bombay High Court
Justice Sundaresan clarified that civilian awards cannot function as honorific titles and their use in such manner lacks legal basis.
WORLD
Five men shot at in Northwest DC shooting, multiple suspects seen driving off
While all five injured males are conscious and breathing, the police said that the incident remains under investigation.
POLITICS
‘Party doesn’t think this way’: Congress distances itself from Shashi Tharoor’s PM Modi remark
MP Shashi Tharoor remarked that celebrating the Prime Minister’s defeat is akin to celebrating India’s defeat.
WORLD
Mayor of Norwich Swaranjit Singh Khalsa hoists Sikh flag in office, plans 53 'cultural days'
He also has a "1984 Sikh genocide memorial" in the office, according to a post on X.
BUSINESS
Not Nadella, not Pichai: The surprise name at the top of Hurun’s tech rich list, meet Jayshree Ullal
Hurun India Rich List 2025 names Arista Networks CEO Jayshree Ullal as the richest Indian-origin tech leader, ahead of Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai.
INDIA
Udaipur gang-rape case: IT company CEO among three arrested, dashcam recording provides crucial evidence
In her statement, the survivor said that the gang-rape took place after the CEO's birthday celebration at a hotel in Shobagpura on December 20.
BUSINESS
Madhusudan Kela invests Rs 75 crore in Wow Momo Foods
Wow Momo Foods targets to achieve Rs 850 crore in revenue for the current financial year 2025-26.
BUSINESS
PPF: How, why and when to invest, and who it works best for
The Public Provident Fund (PPF) may seem old-school in a world of trading apps and instant returns, but it remains one of India’s safest and most tax-efficient investment options. In this video, we break down how PPF works, who it’s best for, and how young investors can use it as a long-term stability tool alongside equities and other growth assets. From interest rates and tax benefits to lock-in rules, withdrawals, loans, and maturity options, this explainer covers everything you need to know before investing in PPF. If you’re building your financial foundation and want a reliable, government-backed investment that quietly compounds over time, this video is for you. Subscribe to MC Learn for more easy-to-understand videos on investing, personal finance, and portfolio building.
INDIA
Kuldeep Sengar targeted as part of ‘conspiracy’: Brij Bhushan defends Unnao rape convict after sentence suspension
On December 23, the high court suspended the jail term of Sengar, serving life imprisonment in the Unnao rape case, saying he has already served seven years and five months in prison
INDIA
Digvijaya Singh calls himself 'staunch opponent' following row over old photo of PM Modi, praising BJP-RSS organisation
The controversy began when Singh posted a screenshot sourced from Quora showing veteran BJP leader LK Advani attending an event in Gujarat.
INDIA
Delhi teen in rented Thar crashes into vehicles in Noida after panicking on seeing family, injures 1
Authorities are continuing to look into the circumstances under which the vehicle was rented to the underage boys and the sequence of events that led to the accident.
INDIA
More Indians deported from Saudi Arabia than US in 2025
Most deportations from the US were from Washington DC (3,414) and Houston (234)
BUSINESS
Roshi Jain exits HDFC Mutual Fund; AMC announces changes in fund managers for three equity schemes
As per the update, HDFC's flagship fund - HDFC Flexi Cap Fund, will now be managed by Chirag Setalvad. The fund house has also announced changes in the management of HDFC Focused Fund, previously and HDFC ELSS Tax Saver Fund.
INDIA
22-year-old Indian-origin student arrested in US for arson, terroristic threat
Police went to Manojh Sai Lella's residence after his family members reported a mental health episode and alleged threats.
INDIA
Massive crackdown ahead of New Year leads to 285 arrests under Operation Aaghat 3.0
Law enforcement teams seized illegal firearms, ammunition and sharp weapons during coordinated searches across the district.
WORLD
FTA with India means more jobs & higher incomes, says New Zealand PM: 'Fixing basics, building future'
India and New Zealand concluded a comprehensive and long-awaited FTA, marking a major economic and strategic milestone in India's engagement with the Indo-Pacific region.
WORLD
Rockstar James' concert cancelled in Bangladesh after mob hurls bricks; Taslima Nasreen slams jihadi mindset
According to local media reports, a group of people tried to forcefully enter the venue after they were denied entry.
INDIA
Bangladesh unrest news live: BNP's Tarique Rahman, daughter register as voters ahead of polls
India struck a cautious note on the return of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman to Dhaka after a 17-year absence, stating that it should be seen against New Delhi’s push for free, fair and inclusive parliamentary polls in Bangladesh
INDIA
Dense fog, toxic smog delay trains as Delhi records 'very poor' AQI
Early morning visuals from Kartavya Path showed the capital enveloped in fog.
INDIA
Uttar Pradesh SIR: Nearly 19% voters marked ‘uncollectable’ as enumeration ends; final voter list by Feb 2026
With 90 per cent voter mapping completed, authorities made it clear that no further deadline extensions would be given
