India: Bengaluru techie loses over USD 1.3 million in ‘digital arrest’ scam
A 39-year-old software engineer became a victim of a “digital arrest” scam and lost Rs 11.8 crore ($1.3 million) when fraudsters impersonating police officials claimed…
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Indian President Droupadi Murmu appoints governors of five states
In a major government reshuffle, Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday (Dec 24) appointed the governors of five states—Odisha, Mizoram, Kerala, Bihar, and Manipur. Former…
Five Indian Army soldiers killed as vehicle falls into gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch
Five soldiers of the Indian Army were killed on Tuesday (Dec 24) in a vehicular accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector. In a post on…
Indian boy dies by suicide after being invited to birthday party, stripped, urinated upon
Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. A teen boy in Uttar Pradesh’s Basti died by suicide after he faced severe…
Explainer: India pushes the pedal on Brahmos export
India’s push for BrahMos missile exports is part of Delhi’s focus to become a net exporter and manufacturer of defence products. From Brahmos missile exports…
Memes take social media by storm amid clarification over 18% GST on caramelised popcorn
GST Council recently clarified the popcorn taxation structure at its 55th meeting on Saturday (Dec 21), in which caramelised, salted and plain popcorn are taxed…
Bihar BJP confirms Nitish Kumar as NDA’s chief minister candidate for 2025 polls
The Bihar BJP has resolved the uncertainty surrounding its leadership for the 2025 assembly elections, confirming that Nitish Kumar will remain the face of the…
Congress criticises govt over caramel popcorn GST, asks if PM will show courage for GST overhaul
Following the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s clarification on the three different tax slabs for popcorn, Congress called it an “absurdity” highlighting the system’s…
India: Three Pak-sponsored terrorists linked to banned ‘Khalistan Zindabad Force’ killed in encounter in UP
In India’s Uttar Pradesh, on Monday (Dec 23), officials from UP Police and Punjab police, in a joint operation, killed three Khalistani terrorists accused of…
India: Mosquito repellent sticks spark deadly fire in home, two dead
A tragic fire broke out in a residential home in Ghaziabad’s Prashant Vihar area on Saturday (Dec 21), claiming the lives of two students. The…