The Maharashtra State Cyber Department filed a criminal case on December 19, 2025, after an investigation found that a viral video showing YouTuber Payal Dhare, also known as Payal Gaming, was fake and made using AI technology. Officials confirmed it was a deepfake. The case is an important step in India’s fight against the misuse of artificial intelligence to harass and target women online.Read more…
The Enforcement Directorate carried out raids at nine places in Uttar Pradesh on December 17 in a money laundering case linked to illegal online betting. The agency seized four luxury cars, including a Lamborghini Urus worth over Rs 4 crore, from YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi. Officials said he promoted illegal betting apps and invested money in Dubai using hawala routes. Dwivedi is currently in Dubai and has not responded to ED notices.Read more…
The US Justice Department released many documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. However, many parts were blacked out, and the release was incomplete, leading to criticism from both political parties. Lawmakers warned of legal action, saying the law was not fully followed. Officials admitted only some documents were released before the deadline, with more expected in the coming weeks.Read more…
Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy made history on Friday by becoming the first cricketer to take 10 or more wickets in a bilateral T20I series three times. He achieved this with a four-wicket performance in India’s 30-run win over South Africa in Ahmedabad. India won the series 3-1 and extended their winning streak to 10 straight T20I series or tournaments.Read more…
Bangladesh deployed Border Guard paramilitary forces in Dhaka on Friday after violence increased following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who died from gunshot injuries after an attack last week. The unrest has led to attacks on media offices, the Indian mission in Chittagong, and the killing of a Hindu man. The situation has raised worries ahead of national elections on February 12, 2026.Read more…
A farmer from Chandrapur, Maharashtra, sold his kidney in Cambodia to repay debt after a ₹1 lakh loan grew to ₹74 lakh due to high daily interest by moneylenders. Roshan Sadashiv Kude took loans in 2021 after crop loss and a failed dairy business. He sold his land and belongings but failed to clear dues. Police arrested five moneylenders, but Kude says no action was taken on organ trafficking and has threatened self-immolation.Read more…
A sleeper bus going from Delhi to Varanasi caught fire on November 27, 2025, at the Ramdevi crossing on NH-19 in Kanpur. The bus was carrying around 30 to 40 passengers at the time. Due to the quick response of traffic police and local people, all passengers were safely taken out. No injuries or deaths were reported.Read more…
Ukrainian drones attacked an oil tanker at Russia’s southern port of Rostov-on-Don early on Thursday, Russian officials said. The strike caused a fire on the ship and led to the death and injury of some crew members. This attack is part of Ukraine’s increasing efforts to target Russia’s oil and fuel facilities.Read more…
Former First Lady Melania Trump released the official trailer of her documentary film “Melania” on Wednesday. This is the first time people have seen visuals from the film, which will release in theatres worldwide on January 30. Fox News got exclusive access to the trailer. It begins with Melania walking into the US Capitol for her husband’s second inauguration, wearing a navy blue Adam Lippes dress and saying, “Here we go again.”Read more…
Sarfaraz Khan smashed 73 runs off just 22 balls to guide Mumbai to a three-wicket win over Rajasthan on Tuesday. Despite the victory, Mumbai were eliminated from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 Super League due to a poor net run rate. Mumbai ended with eight points, tied with Haryana and Hyderabad, but Haryana advanced to the final.Read more…
India’s star all-rounder Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining two matches of the T20I series against South Africa due to illness. India are currently leading the five-match series 2-1. The BCCI confirmed his absence during the third T20I. Captain Suryakumar Yadav also said at the toss that Axar was unwell. No replacement has been announced yet.Read more…
Sara Arjun, the 20-year-old actress who became famous as the “Clinic Plus ad girl,” has made her Bollywood debut as a lead actress in Dhurandhar opposite Ranveer Singh. She started acting when she was a toddler and appeared in more than 100 TV advertisements by the age of five for brands like McDonald’s, Maggi and Surf Excel. Her emotional role in the popular Clinic Plus mother-daughter ad made her a well-known face in Indian homes.Watch Now
Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller Dhurandhar has become the fastest film of 2025 to cross ₹300 crore at the Indian box office. The film reached this mark in just nine days. Directed by Aditya Dhar, it beat Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, which crossed ₹300 crore in ten days. This made the box office race between the two big Bollywood films very close.Read more…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese strongly criticised the attack and called it a horrific act of terrorism. He said Australia will work towards stricter gun laws after this incident. Security has been increased at public places, religious sites and big venues. Extra safety measures are also in place at the ongoing Ashes Test match in Sydney, and the Australian cricket captain has asked people to donate blood to help the injured.Read more…
A gunman opened fire at a Jewish community event at Bondi Beach, a popular beach in Sydney. Around 15 people were killed, including two police officers and a child, and nearly 40 others were injured. Police said the attack was aimed at a Hanukkah celebration. The Prime Minister called it an act of evil and antisemitic violence.Read more…
According to recent market studies, the biggest wealth-destroying stocks over the last five years include Vodafone Idea and Rajesh Exports, both eroding large amounts of shareholder value, along with Whirlpool India and Bandhan Bank which also wiped out billions. Other notable losers over this period were Dhani Services, Relaxo Footwear, PVR Inox, Zee Entertainment and Future Consumer as they underperformed and eroded investor wealth.Read more…
The Indian government may give Vodafone Idea a break of four to five years on paying interest for its pending AGR dues, which are more than Rs 83,000 crore. Sources said this step could give quick financial relief to the country’s third-largest telecom company.Read more…
Russia strongly criticised NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Sunday after he asked NATO countries to get ready for a possible big war with Russia. The Kremlin said such statements are careless and show that today’s leaders have forgotten the suffering and destruction caused by World War II. This reaction came a few days after Rutte, while speaking in Berlin, warned that NATO members should be prepared for a conflict similar to the wars faced by earlier generations.Read more…
The Sindh government of Pakistan announced that the film Mera Lyari will be released in early January 2026. This decision was taken as a response to the Indian movie Dhurandhar. Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that Dhurandhar shows Lyari in a negative way. According to him, the film presents Lyari only as a violent area, while in reality it is known for its culture, peace, talent, and strong spirit of the people.Read more…
Reports claim Ranveer Singh earned ₹50 crore as the lead in the spy thriller Dhurandhar, dwarfing Akshaye Khanna’s ₹2.5 crore for his acclaimed antagonist role. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, has grossed over ₹218 crore in India since its December 5 release.Read more…
BJP leader Amit Malviya took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy by calling their photo with Lionel Messi “Messi with India’s best footballers.” He made the sarcastic remark after they posed with Messi during his GOAT India Tour in Hyderabad. The comment came after a calm Hyderabad event, unlike the chaos seen in Kolkata.Read more…
By starting a step-up SIP of ₹30,000 per month and increasing it by 10% every year for 10 years, a person can build a large corpus. The total investment will be about ₹7.57 crore. At an average return of 12% per year, the final amount can grow to nearly ₹21 crore. A step-up SIP increases investment automatically over time.Read more…
Most startups fail despite big ideas and funding due to no market need, poor execution, and running out of cash. Founders often skip customer validation, leading to products nobody wants. Weak teams, bad timing, and unsustainable scaling exacerbate issues, burning through funds without revenue.
Videos from Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium show angry fans throwing bottles, breaking plastic chairs and tearing banners after Lionel Messi left the venue much earlier than expected during his GOAT Tour event. Heavy security took Messi out as the situation worsened, which made some fans even more upset and led to damage in several parts of the stadium.Watch Now
Chaos broke out at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour event after the superstar left the venue much earlier than fans expected, prompting sections of the crowd to throw bottles and vandalise seats and banners. Many angry spectators said they had paid high ticket prices but could barely see Messi before he was escorted out under heavy security.Read more…
Gautam Gambhir was seen giving continuous tactical instructions from the dugout during the second T20I against South Africa. He looked more like a football coach, using hand gestures and signals for bowling and field changes. The video went viral because in cricket, such open and active coaching is uncommon, as decisions are usually taken by the captain on the field.Read more…
A 29-year-old environmental researcher has received an offer to work in Antarctica for six months with a salary of around ₹1.3 crore. The company will pay for flights, food, stay and equipment. He shared his dilemma online, as he is worried the long stay in extreme cold and isolation may affect his relationship with his girlfriend.Read more…
Spiritual speaker Aniruddhacharya Ji has been booked for allegedly making insulting remarks about women during a sermon in Vrindavan. He reportedly said that unmarried women around 25 have bad character. The video went viral and received strong criticism from women’s groups, lawyers, and social media users. Many called his comments disrespectful and unfit for a religious leader. Women’s rights groups and student organisations held protests and demanded strict legal action against him.Watch now
Indian stock markets fell for the third day on 10 December 2025. The Sensex went down by 275 points to 84,391, and the Nifty fell 82 points to 25,758, the lowest in almost a month. Investors stayed careful because the US Federal Reserve was expected to announce its policy later that day, likely with a small rate cut.Read more…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to recover unclaimed money through the “Your Money, Your Right” campaign, which has already helped return ₹2,000 crore since October. He said about ₹78,000 crore remains idle in bank accounts, along with ₹14,000 crore in insurance funds, ₹3,000 crore in mutual funds and ₹9,000 crore in dividends, calling these amounts families’ hard-earned savings..Read more…
India’s aviation authorities are considering an antitrust probe into InterGlobe Aviation, the company behind IndiGo Airlines, after the carrier entered its ninth straight day of widespread flight cancellations that have left thousands of travelers stuck across the country.According to a senior government official quoted by the Economic Times, there is a “strong basis” for the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to look into whether IndiGo which holds nearly 65% of India’s domestic air travel market may have misused its dominant position by limiting services or placing unfair conditions on customers. The official added that the CCI is keeping a close watch on the issue and will soon decide if a formal investigation should be initiated.Read more…
Lithuania announced a state of emergency on Tuesday after several weather balloons from Belarus entered its territory. Officials say these balloons are being used to smuggle illegal cigarettes, increasing tensions between the two countries. The government said the emergency was needed because the balloons pose a risk to public safety, though it did not say how long it will last. Since mid-October, Vilnius International Airport has faced repeated disruptions and temporary shutdowns because of these balloon incidents.Read more…
During his December 4 visit to India, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he does not support creating a single BRICS currency or returning Russia to the G8. He said BRICS should not rush into a common currency, warning that the European Union faced big problems with the euro because some countries were not ready for it.Read more…
India recorded 177,177 road crash deaths in 2024.The highest number ever averaging about 485 deaths each day, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari told Parliament on Thursday. This is a 2.5% rise from the 172,890 deaths reported in 2023.Read more…
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad has broken up an alleged spying network and arrested Indian Army Subedar AK Singh and Rashmani Pal. Officials say both were in direct contact with Pakistani intelligence and were passing on sensitive information. Singh lived in Goa, while Pal was from Daman.Read more…
India’s market regulator has banned financial influencer Avadhut Sathe and his trading academy from the securities market. SEBI says they secretly ran unregistered investment advisory services while claiming to offer stock-market education. The academy and Sathe collected over Rs 600 crore from more than 3.37 lakh people by giving buy-sell tips and live trading advice through paid courses and WhatsApp groups. SEBI has ordered them to return Rs 546 crore in illegal gains.Read more…
YouTube’s new tool to help creators fight AI-made deepfakes is causing concern about how Google might use their sensitive biometric data, CNBC reported on Tuesday. YouTube says it has never used creators’ biometric details to train AI systems, but experts warn that the current privacy policy is unclear and could allow such use in the future.Read more…
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday that Russia is “ready right now” for a war if European countries decide to fight. His strong statement comes just days before his visit to India on December 4–5 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, raising tensions ahead of the trip.Read more…
The government has launched strict audits of more than 700 cough syrup manufacturers across India after 26 children in Madhya Pradesh died from drinking contaminated medicine, Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel told Parliament on Tuesday.Most of the children were under five and died from kidney failure after taking Coldrif cough syrup, made by Sresan Pharmaceuticals in Tamil Nadu. Tests showed the syrup had 46.28% diethylene glycol (DEG), a poisonous chemical, far above the allowed limit of 0.1%.Read more…
India’s Communications Minister said on Tuesday that people can delete the government’s Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app from their phones if they don’t want it. His statement came after public worry grew when smartphone companies were told to pre-install the app on all new devices. Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said the app is optional and users don’t have to sign up. However, the Department of Telecommunications has not changed its November 28 order, which says the app’s features cannot be turned off or limited.Read more…
Indian stock markets fell again on Wednesday, marking the fourth straight day of losses after reaching record highs last week. Investors are booking profits, foreign funds are pulling out money, and the weak rupee is hurting market mood. The Nifty opened at 26,004, slightly lower than Tuesday, while the Sensex opened a bit higher at 85,150. Both had hit all-time highs on November 27 before starting to decline.Read more…
