Bengaluru Techie Duped in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam

Bengaluru Techie Duped in 'Digital Arrest' Scam

According to authorities on Monday, a 39-year-old software engineer lost Rs 11.8 crore in a “digital arrest” scam after scammers posing as police officers indicated that his Aadhaar card was being used fraudulently to register bank accounts for money laundering. They said that the scam took place between November 25 and December 12. According to … Read more

Disinformation and Fake News Can Disrupt Society, Says Amit Shah

Disinformation and Fake News Can Disrupt Society, Says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Monday that false news, misinformation, mal-information, and disinformation have such power that they are constantly prepared to utilize the newest technology to rip apart society. In his speech at the “37th Intelligence Bureau Centenary Endowment Lecture,” Shah again emphasized the existence of dividing elements in the nation, stating … Read more

Gold Rate Today in India

Gold Rate Today in India

On December 24, gold prices in India remained up, indicating continued demand and market trends. While 24-carat gold continued to appeal to consumers due to its unparalleled purity, 22-carat gold, appreciated for its mix of durability and beauty, remained a popular option among jewelry aficionados, particularly those wishing to invest in timeless items. The price … Read more

IMD Warns of Heavy Rainfall Amid Intensifying Cold Wave

IMD Warns of Heavy Rainfall Amid Intensifying Cold Wave

A cold wave is intensifying across North India, including Delhi-NCR, as temperatures drop due to light rain in the plains and snowfall in the mountains. Delhi faces a double threat of pollution and plummeting temperatures, while cold wave and fog conditions persist in Punjab and Haryana. Snowfall and cold wave alerts have been issued for … Read more

Centre Ends No-Detention Policy

Centre Ends No-Detention Policy

When the Union government decided to end the “no detention policy” for children in Classes 5 and 8, the Tamil Nadu government made it clear that this decision will not impact state-run institutions. The state will continue to use the present system of automatic promotions in the aforementioned courses, according to Education Minister Anbil Mahesh … Read more

EAM S. Jaishankar Embarks on US Visit Following Trump Victory

EAM S Jaishankar Embarks on US Visit Following Trump Victory

On December 24, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will begin a six-day visit to the United States. According to an update provided on the MEA’s official website, the visit will take place between December 24 and 29. The Ministry of External Affairs has announced that the EAM will meet with counterparts to address critical bilateral, … Read more

CISF Unveils New Posting Policy for Non-Gazetted Officers

CISF Unveils New Posting Policy for Non-Gazetted Officers

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has implemented a changed posting policy for its non-gazetted officers, which will affect over 98% of its workforce. KC Samantaray, the Force’s Inspector General, stated that this new policy will apply to the bulk of the sanctioned strength of 1,94,053 personnel during the course of their 38-year service. Samantaray … Read more

Government Issues Alert About Scamming Activities on Telegram

Government Issues Alert About Scamming Activities on Telegram

Telegram, a popular instant messaging app, has been warned by the Department of Telecom (DoT) about ongoing scams targeting users. The DoT warns users to be cautious of various channels and links on Telegram, as scammers impersonate well-known companies and deceive users with work-from-home schemes and lottery messages. They also warn that scammers may send … Read more

Congress MP Responds to Narayana Murthy’s 70-Hour Workweek Demand

Congress MP Responds to Narayana Murthy's 70-Hour Workweek Demand

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has criticized Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s ideas on “work-life balance” and his hard stance on a 70-hour workweek, adding that the people’s “focus should be on efficiency”. He also advocated for a four-day work week, citing work-life balance as “most important for good social order.” Working longer is meaningless, focus should … Read more

‘Looting Bride’ Targeted Rich Men: Three Marriages, Crores Stolen

‘Looting Bride’ Targeted Rich Men: Three Marriages, Crores Stolen

After marrying several men and collecting ₹ 1.25 crore from them in the guise of settlement, a lady who the police have referred to as a “looteri Dulhan” or looting bride was nabbed more than ten years ago. Uttarakhand native Seema, often known as Nikki, wed an Agra-based businessman for the first time in 2013. … Read more

Court Grants Bail to Accused in Allu Arjun’s House Storming Case

Court Grants Bail to Accused in Allu Arjun's House Storming Case

The six defendants who damaged Pushpa 2 star Allu Arjun’s home in the exclusive Jubilee Hills neighborhood were granted bail by a Hyderabad court on Monday. Advocate Ramdas was quoted by news agency ANI as saying that the defendants were brought to the court this morning. According to DCP West Zone, a group of individuals … Read more

PM Modi Receives Prestigious Civilian Honour from Kuwait

PM Modi Receives Prestigious Civilian Honour from Kuwait

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Kuwait’s highest civilian accolade, the ‘Mubarak Al-Kabeer Order’, during a ceremony held today at Bayan Palace. As a token of friendship, Heads of State, foreign sovereigns, and members of royal families are historically bestowed with the “Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer.” I am … Read more

Indian PM Modi Visits Kuwait After Four Decades

Indian PM Modi Visits Kuwait After Four Decades

India and Kuwait are set to strengthen ties in key areas such as defence and trade during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the Gulf nation. The visit will include discussions with the top Kuwaiti leadership, visiting an Indian labour camp, addressing the Indian community, and attending the opening ceremony of the Gulf Cup … Read more

Rahul Gandhi Questioned by Delhi Police Crime Branch

Rahul Gandhi Questioned by Delhi Police Crime Branch

The Delhi Police will examine the First Information Report (FIR) filed against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who is accused of hurting two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs at the Parliament complex. Rahul Gandhi has been charged under sections 117 (voluntary causing grievous hurt), 115 (voluntary causing hurt), 125 (act endangering the life or personal safety … Read more

Jaipur Gas Tanker Fire Claims 11 Lives, Many Injured Critically

Jaipur Gas Tanker Fire Claims 11 Lives, Many Injured Critically

The death toll in the LPG tanker-truck accident on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway reached 11 on Friday, with the state government saying nearly half of the injured people were “very critical”. The crash resulted in a huge fire that engulfed 37 vehicles and nearby buildings. “A total of 11 people have died. Five were brought dead … Read more