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The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has predicted that the cybercrime losses could soar beyond Rs 1.2 lakh crore in 2025 if current trends persist. The cybercrime crisis in India is fast escalating. The financial frauds are bleeding the country of tens of thousands of crores each year. According to a report by DataLEADS, Indians lost Rs 22,842 crore to online fraudsters in 2024. The following figures will shock you more -- the 2024 figures are nearly three times higher than the Rs 7 ...Read More >
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) saw its net profit increase by 19% year-on-year to 296 crore in the June quarter, with consolidated revenue rising 32% to 2,041 crore, demonstrating resilience amidst geopolitical disruptions and flight cancellations. Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), one of India's biggest hotel companies, saw its net profit rise 19% year-on-year to Rs 296 crore in the June quarter, driven by strong growth in revenues. Strong Revenue Performance The Mumbai-based Tata group company sa ...Read More >
Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy confirms an incentive scheme to ramp up domestic rare earth magnet production. Leading companies, including Mahindra & Mahindra, Uno Minda, and Sona BLW Precision Forgings, are eager to invest in local manufacturing facilities to support this strategic push. India has launched a Rs 1,345 crore incentive programme to enhance domestic production of rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce reliance on China. India's initiative responds to China's tightened export contr ...Read More >
Delhi's End-of-Life (EOL) vehicle ban takes effect on November 1 The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to defer the fuel ban on end-of-life (EOL) till November 1, 2025. According to PTI sources, the panel reviewed the fuel ban and decided to delay the enforcement of this ban till November. The report states that the End-of-Life (EOL) vehicle ban will be implemented across the National Capital Region (NCR), covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, and So ...Read More >
World Chocolate day Chef Vanshika Bhatia (Image source: Unsplash) Who doesn't love chocolate? Whether it's a meal outside or at home, or it's one of those days that can be lifted by a simple block of chocolate (or a whole bar), chocolate has been the trusted warrior to fight off sweet cravings for as long as we have known. But how often have you had a savoury chocolate-y recipe? Chocolate isn't just dessert - this has been Chef Vanshika Bhatia's culinary motto. This World Chocolate Day, Vanshik ...Read More >
Tata Harrier EV vs Mahindra XUV 9e drag race: Two electric SUVs, one crazy acceleration showdown. Find out which one launches like a cheetah, the other like dial-up Wi-Fi. It's a clash of the titans of the electric vehicles sector as India's two flagship EV SUVs, the recently launched Tata Harrier EV AWD, against the Mahindra XEV 9e in a drag race. A video posted on YouTube gives us an idea of which EV has a slight advantage when it comes to acceleration. This also stands as a testament to how ...Read More >
India has notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of its plan to impose retaliatory tariffs on selected U.S. products in response to safeguard duties levied by Washington on Indian automobile parts and vehicles. The proposed measures, circulated by the WTO on Friday (July 4, 2025), are aimed at countering a 25% tariff hike by the United States, which India claims violates global trade norms. According to India's formal communication to the WTO's Council for Trade in Goods, the retaliatory d ...Read More >
The Tamil Nadu Director-General of Police (DGP) Shankar Jiwal has transferred the investigation to the CB-CID. The custodial death of a 27-year-old temple security guard, B Ajith Kumar, in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district has sparked public outrage and led to the arrest of five police personnel, raising serious questions about police brutality and custodial torture. What do we know about the case? Late Monday night, five policemen were arrested in connection with Ajith Kumar's death following ...Read More >
India-Pakistan War: The embassy clarified that any references to neighbouring countries were made to illustrate structural contrasts and not to target or criticise specific nations. Operation Sindoor: The Indian Embassy in Indonesia has issued a clarification following media reports that "mis-represented" comments made by India's Defence Attaché to Indonesia, Captain (Indian Navy) Shiv Kumar, during a seminar on June 10 at Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma. The embassy emphasised that ...Read More >
Thane, Jun 29 (PTI) Police have arrested a 30-year-old fruit seller for illegally possessing two country-made pistols in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, the police's anti-extortion cell raided the man's premises at Bandarpada locality in Kalyan area on June 25, assistant police inspector Sunil Tarmale said. The police seized two country-made pistols and a live cartridge, valued at Rs 1.05 lakh, from the fruit seller, who had two previous criminal ...Read More >
India-Pakistan War: The statement came in response to Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), which suggested Indian involvement in the deadly incident, further escalating tensions between the two neighbours. India-Pakistan conflict: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday firmly rejected Pakistan's allegations that New Delhi was involved in the recent suicide bombing in North Waziristan that killed 13 Pakistani soldiers. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in a strongly word ...Read More >
Plane crash: As part of the enhanced security protocol, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) commandos have been deployed to ensure the safety of DG Yugandhar. Air India plane crash: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted X-category security to GVG Yugandhar, Director General of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), following a threat assessment by the Intelligence Bureau (IB), according to an India Today report. The security upgrade comes amid Yugandhar's leading role in th ...Read More >
Law college rape case: The alleged gangrape occurred on Wednesday evening between 7:30 PM and 10:50 PM inside the law college premises. The victim filed a police complaint, which led to the arrest of three accused -- Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20) -- all linked to the college either as ex-students or staff. Kolkata Gangrape Case: Almost a year after the chilling rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College shook Kolkata, another disturbing incident - ...Read More >
India-Pak Indus Water Treaty: The controversy centres around a supplemental ruling by the Court of Arbitration claiming competence to adjudicate disputes over India's Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir. India has consistently maintained that the constitution of this tribunal itself is a violation of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. India-Pakistan conflict: In a strongly worded statement on Friday, India categorically rejected the latest ruling of the Court of Arbitratio ...Read More >
Delhi Exit Polls 2025: Most exit polls predicted an edge to the BJP over the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Several exit polls predict a BJP victory in Delhi assembly elections, with Congress expected to make no significant gains. Two exit polls show a potential AAP victory, while some predict a close contest with an edge for the BJP. The Election Commission will announce official results on February 8. Here are key takeways from the 2025 Delhi exit polls predictions: -People's Pulse predicts ...Read More >
India's Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) reported a 17% drop in third-quarter profit, falling to 82.40 billion rupees ($952 million) for the October-December period. India's Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) reported a third-quarter profit miss on Friday, as buoyant fuel demand failed to cushion the explorer from lower crude realisations.The state-owned firm's standalone profit fell 17% to 82.40 billion rupees ($952 million) in the October-December period, and came far below analysts' average expe ...Read More >
Delhi Elections: To ensure a smooth voting experience, it is recommended to check your name and details on the voters' list in advance to avoid any issues or discrepancies. Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: Delhi is going to polls on February 5, 2025, and if you are a first time voter, then there might be questions regarding which polling booth to go to and cast your vote. Locating the polling booth is simple and this guide will help you walk through the steps to ensure a smooth and hassle-free vo ...Read More >
The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has released the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2023 results. Candidates can check and download their results from the official website jssc.nic.in. Follow the steps below to access your results or use the direct link provided. Candidates who qualified for the exam must attend document verification from December 16 to December 20, 2024. The verification will take place in two shifts: Candidates are advised to arrive at the venue one hour before th ...Read More >
Traffic Diversions for oath-taking: The swearing-in ceremony of the new Maharashtra Chief Minister will be held at Azad Maidan in South Mumbai tomorrow, December 5. Mumbai Traffic Police has issued an advisory in view of the event. The traffic diversions will remain in place from 12 PM tomorrow till the end of the programme. Devendra Fadnavis was on Wednesday unanimously elected as Maharashtra BJP legislature party's leader, paving the way for his swearing-in as the chief minister for a third ti ...Read More >
The EU's aggressive stance against Big Tech has inspired governments worldwide, from Australia to the US, to draft their own regulatory frameworks. The European Union (EU) has long prided itself on being a global leader in the regulation of Big Tech, with initiatives like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the more recent Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA). These frameworks are seen as trailblazing attempts to curb the monopolistic tendencies and societal ha ...Read More >
While India must put in place the best possible dispute resolution system, there is a need to further liberalise the policy regime for FDI, besides improving the conditions for doing business in the various states. The National Democratic Alliance regime is optimistic of attracting $100 billion annually in foreign direct investments (FDI) as it is currently the world's fastest-growing large economy with unmatched market growth opportunities in sunrise sectors such as semiconductors, electric ve ...Read More >
The G20 under India's presidency vouched for cryptocurrency regulation. Time is running out Donald Trump's Landslide victory in US elections has brought the focus back on cryptocurrencies, which saw their market capitalisation cross $3 trillion. Bitcoin, the biggest, hit an all-time high of $93,000 due to the "Trump Bump". Earlier this year, Trump had reiterated his plan to make the US the "crypto capital" and "Bitcoin superpower" of the world. This new approach of the US administration is als ...Read More >
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