ICICI Pru AMC files draft documents for two SIFs with SEBI
At present, SEBI has permitted seven investment strategies across equity, debt and hybrid asset classes under the SIF framework.
Assam gives ultimatum to 15 ‘declared foreigners’: Remove yourselves from India in 24 hours
The 15 people -- of whom six are women -- came from Bangladesh and have been living illegally in India, a Foreigner's Tribunal has ruled
Samajwadi Party leader calls 'burning of bodies' as cause of air pollution, BJP hits back
RK Chaudhary also cited the burning of wood during the Holika Dahan festival as a source of pollution, adding that his remarks are not religious but environmental.
‘Had a Muslim man lifted a Hindu woman’s veil…’: Omar Abdullah amid hijab row involving Nitish Kumar
His remarks came as several leaders came out in Nitish Kumar’s support, with union minister Giriraj Singh saying that he did nothing wrong
Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases the WHO technical report on training in Yoga
A group of protesters staged a sit-in outside the Indian Assistant High Commission in Chattogram after news of the death of Sharif Osman bin Hadi
No PUC, No Fuel order: Over 3,700 vehicles challaned, nearly 570 turned back from Delhi borders
At least 3,746 vehicles were challaned in Delhi over the past 24 hours for not possessing valid Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC)
ED raids Unnao YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi, seizes luxury cars in online betting money laundering probe
Dwivedi also operates a YouTube channel, which officials say was used to actively promote betting and gambling apps. The promotional content reportedly helped expand the user base of these platforms, significantly widening the scale of illegal betting activity.
ED restores over Rs 300 crore for ex-employees of Kingfisher Airlines
The amount, worth Rs 311.67 crore, is to be transferred to the official liquidator for disbursement to former employees of Kingfisher Airlines, it said.
India’s space economy is $8 billion now; here’s why funding is set to top $200 million this year
Goenka said investors were showing a lot of interest in the space sector. The USD 200 million fund raise expected this financial year is more than double that the sector had raised last fiscal, he added.
Fog hits operations at Delhi airport, 27 flights cancelled; Indigo cancels 59 flights on domestic network
IndiGo cancelled 59 flights in its domestic network, as per the airline's website.
Gold crown, jewellery stolen from Thawe temple in Bihar's Gopalganj; theft captured on CCTV camera
Thieves also broke into the Dharmnath temple in Saran district and fled with gold jewellery of Goddess Durga and two donation boxes
Delhi records coldest December day of season; max temperature 2.1 notches below normal at 20.1 deg Celsius
The minimum temperature was recorded at 9 degrees Celsius, which is 0.9 notches above the normal, the IMD said.
India sees $2 billion export boost to Oman within 2 years of trade deal
This would raise India’s exports to Oman to over $6 billion, up from $4.1 billion in 2024–25, once the tariff concessions under the trade agreement take effect.
Upcoming assembly polls to new rural employment law: Agenda for CWC meet on December 27
The G RAM G Bill to replace the UPA-era MGNREGA was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The Opposition has been strongly opposing the bill, accusing the government of insulting Mahatma Gandhi and diluting the provisions of MGNREGA.
India–Oman joint statement: CEPA signed; focus on energy, maritime security, tech and diaspora welfare
India and Oman signed a CEPA during Modi’s Dec 17–18 visit, along with MoUs and a maritime vision document; both sides also discussed energy and trade.
After parents refuse to accept his interfaith marriage, man kills them; chops bodies into pieces and throws into river in UP
Ambesh's sister Vandana had told the police that her parents and her brother had been missing and that Ambesh had informed her on December 8 that the parents had left the house following an argument and he was going to look for them.
An appointment, a joke, and rice balls: The wholesome Priyanka–Gadkari moment Lok Sabha didn’t see coming | Watch
A Lok Sabha exchange led to an instant meeting between Priyanka Gandhi and Nitin Gadkari, offering a rare moment of cross-party dialogue this session.
Mehbooba Mufti started the trend: Omar Abdullah's reminder amid hijab row involving Nitish Kumar
Calling Kumar’s action an exposure of his “true colours” as an ally of what he described as a communal party, Abdullah alleged that forcibly pulling at a woman’s veil was not without precedent in Jammu and Kashmir, and pointed directly at Mufti for it.
Bengaluru airport pick-up rules spark backlash: Rapido, Namma Yatri warn of longer walks and higher fares
According to BIAL officials, only authorised taxi operators-KSTDC, Mega, Uber, Ola, Quick Ride, OHM Electric Cabs and WTI-are allowed to pick up passengers from the kerbside, while other operators must wait in designated parking areas.
CEPA to boost Indian meat, dairy exports with greater access to Oman's $6 billion agri market
On the other hand, India has granted phased tariff concessions for products such as sweet biscuits, rusks, toasted bread, pastries and cakes, papad, and dog and cat food, with duties to be eliminated over a period of five to ten years.
What’s spooking Opposition about the SHANTI Bill: Safety, sovereignty, and who pays if things go wrong
The SHANTI Bill to open India’s nuclear sector to private players triggered sharp opposition in Parliament, with MPs flagging safety, liability and sovereignty risks.
'Make Thar buyers take a psychological test': 65-year-old drives onto railway track, gets stuck, video goes viral | Watch
SUV drove onto railway tracks at Dimapur station late Tuesday, got stuck and was removed safely; driver detained, RPF registers case under Railways Act.
'Active role in conspiracy': NIA arrests ninth accused in Red Fort blast probe, held from Delhi
NIA arrested Yasir Ahmad Dar, ninth accused in the Red Fort car blast case, from Delhi. Agency alleges a role in the conspiracy; probe continues.
India-Oman CEPA grants 100% FDI to Indian firms in key services, paves way for social security talks
Both sides have agreed to hold future discussions on social security coordination once Oman’s contributory social security system is implemented, reflecting a forward-looking approach to facilitating labour mobility and worker protection.
