Codeine-based cough syrup diversion probe: FIRs upheld; fabricated documents, concealed consignments, and multi-law prosecution possible.
Findings show misuse of e-way bills, concealment of medicinal consignments within grains, fabricated identity documents, and non-compliant or non-existent sub-stockists, creating a factual matrix that attracts prosecution under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and concurrent prosecution under the NDPS Act; a state SIT is investigating storage, distribution, financial trails and cross-border diversion, with significant seizures and arrests and parallel financial enquiries underway.

VB-GRAMG replaces MGNREGA, cuts central funding share and shifts project control from panchayats to the centre.
The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill replaces MGNREGA, guarantees 125 days of rural wage employment, reduces central funding from 90% to 60%-increasing state fiscal burden-and reallocates project decisionmaking away from panchayats toward greater central control, a change the opposition describes as over-centralisation and removal of rights-based features affecting marginalized groups.

Vivanta hotel in Vellore: IHCL partners with BBK Group to develop a 100-key greenfield hospitality project.
IHCL has partnered with BBK Group to develop a greenfield 100-key Vivanta hotel in Vellore, with IHCL providing the Vivanta brand and management expertise and BBK Group acting as local developer and promoter; the hotel will include an all-day dining restaurant, multiple meeting rooms and a banquet hall of over 2,500 sq ft.

Anmol Ambani firm account fraud classification quashed for lack of proper notice; bank may reissue notice with documents.
The bank's declaration of the company's account as fraudulent was quashed because no effective show cause notice was served; the notice had been sent to an address the company had vacated. The bank may issue a fresh show cause notice, but must supply all relevant documents with that notice so the company can respond before any new classification is made.

Putin says Russian advances must lead to recognition of captured Ukrainian territories and restrictions on Ukraine's alliances.
Moscow conditions any peaceful settlement on recognition of territory captured by its forces, including four contested regions and Crimea, together with Ukrainian withdrawal from additional areas; it requires Ukraine to renounce alliance accession, bar deployment of alliance troops, limit its armed forces, and grant official status to the Russian language.

Silver prices retreated to Rs 2,04,100/kg as fresh stockist and retailer selling pulled markets lower.
Silver in Delhi fell by Rs 3,500 to Rs 2,04,100 per kilogram due to fresh selling from stockists and retailers after an earlier intraday rise to Rs 2,07,600 per kilogram; local gold was almost flat at Rs 1,36,515 per 10 grams while international spot gold eased and spot silver traded slightly higher.

India-Netherlands ties to expand cooperation in semiconductors, digital, life sciences, defence co-development and a Free Trade Agreement push.
India and the Netherlands intend to raise the ambition of their bilateral relationship by expanding cooperation in semiconductors, digital, cyberspace, life sciences, renewables and talent mobility, while reinforcing existing strengths in water, agriculture, health, science and technology and shipping; discussions also covered defence co-development and co-production and solicited Dutch support as India advances negotiations with the European Union on a Free Trade Agreement.

Equity markets rebounded on large-cap buying, foreign fund inflows, rupee strength and easing monetary outlook.
Equity benchmarks rebounded after four sessions of decline, driven by selective buying in large-cap names, expectations of US monetary easing, fresh foreign fund inflows and rupee appreciation; Sensex and Nifty rose about 0.5-0.6%, midcap and smallcap indices advanced, several sectoral indices posted gains, and net FII/DII buying supported the recovery.

Land-for-job scam: agency verifies status of 103 accused, five deceased and proceedings abated; allegations include benami transactions.
The investigative agency completed verification for 103 accused in a prosecution alleging Group-D railway appointments were obtained in exchange for land transfers, noting five accused have died and proceedings against them abated; the court set a date for pronouncement. The prosecution alleges benami property transactions, criminal misconduct, and conspiracy linked to irregular recruitments, while the accused deny the charges as politically motivated.

LatentForce raises $1.7M to advance agentic AI for large-scale enterprise code migrations and audit-ready software modernisation.
LatentForce raised $1.7 million to advance an agentic AI platform for large-scale enterprise code migration, employing task-specific small language models, structured migration pipelines, verification systems, and audit-ready controls to reduce cost, risk, and time for high-stakes modernisations while prioritising security by design and engineering determinism.

Lejit.ai mobile app offers accessible legal assistance and AI tools for citizens and lawyers worldwide.
Lejit.ai launched a mobile app and web portal to make legal assistance accessible by translating legal processes into actionable steps, preparing affidavits and legal drafts, advising on precautions and relevant laws, enabling digital document exchange and case updates, and supporting legal professionals with a unified AI-powered system and a Legal Knowledge Graph covering 38+ countries.

Senior wellbeing event promotes active ageing, nutrition, exercise and bone-health advice for seniors in Bengaluru community.
No legal or regulatory obligations or rights are asserted; the document is a press release describing a hospital-organized Senior Premier League to promote active ageing and the hospital's commitment to seniors' physical, mental and social engagement. It emphasizes medical guidance on preventing age-related musculoskeletal decline through nutritious, protein-rich diets, bone density monitoring after midlife, and regular low- to moderate-intensity physical activity, and contains no regulatory directives or enforcement mechanisms.

QWEEN experiential luxury jewellery launches with celebrity investments and strategic backing emphasizing ethical all natural sourcing and retail expansion.
QWEEN has secured strategic capital and commercial partnerships, including undisclosed celebrity investment and significant industry backing, to launch an experiential luxury jewellery brand focused on 100% natural diamonds and gemstones and supported by supply chain partners promoting traceability and responsible sourcing.

Miral Impact Fund launches partnership with Ma'an to support conservation, culture, health and education through transparent governance.
Miral and the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an established the Miral Impact Fund to coordinate corporate and community contributions toward social and environmental priorities in Abu Dhabi through four pillars-Conservation, Art & Culture, Health & Wellbeing, and Education & Skill Development-and to channel contributions into measurable programmes such as the "Guardians of the Arabian Gulf." The Fund is governed by a joint Steering Committee and advisory group charged with ensuring transparency and effective deployment of resources, and invites partners and proposals via its web portal.

Salman Khan book: HarperCollins India publishes a celebratory tribute by Mohar Basu, out 20 December 2025.
HarperCollins India will publish Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu on 20 December 2025; presented as a fan's tribute compiling iconic roles, rare photographs, fan interviews and insights from long-time collaborators to document the actor's stardom, controversies, comebacks and cultural impact, with publication details and contact information supplied.

Book release highlights Jagat Murari's role in founding FTII and shaping generations of Indian filmmakers.
Radha Chadha's The Maker of Filmmakers documents Jagat Murari's founding and shaping of FTII, using archival materials to show how his educational vision and institutional leadership influenced generations of Indian filmmakers and helped catalyse movements such as the Indian New Wave.

Beenu Arora recognized as Impactful CEO for advancing AI driven cybersecurity and digital risk protection globally.
Beenu Arora, CEO and Co Founder of Cyble, was named an Impactful CEO 2025 by ET Edge for advancing Cyble's position as an AI first cybersecurity intelligence provider. The recognition highlights his strategic leadership in scaling global operations and prioritizing AI driven threat intelligence, digital risk protection, and predictive cyber defense to supply enterprises and public sector entities with real time, actionable intelligence.

Afcons wins Grand Award and Top Innovative Company (Service Category) at CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2025.
Afcons Infrastructure Limited won the Grand Award for Top Innovative Company and the Top Innovative Company in the Service Category (Large) at the CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2025 after a three-stage evaluation of about 900 organisations, reflecting the company's focus on innovation, technical leadership, operational excellence, and knowledge-driven execution in delivering sustainable, technologically advanced EPC projects.

Gujarat real estate: single-window, time-bound approvals and digitised land records to attract investment and promote green development.
Gujarat promotes real estate investment by operating a single window clearance system with fixed, time-bound approvals and fully digitised land records to expedite permissions. The state prioritises environmentally friendly development, green buildings, renewable energy projects, and infrastructure at investment hubs such as GIFT City and the Dholera Industrial City, urging developers to deliver sustainable, livable, and heritage-sensitive projects that support housing objectives.

WorkIndia raises Rs. 97 crore Series B to upgrade tech, improve job matching and expand for blue and grey-collar workers.
WorkIndia raised Rs. 97 crore in a Series B round led by Aavishkaar Capital (Rs. 75 crore) with BEENEXT Capital (Rs. 22 crore); proceeds will upgrade technology, improve job matching, expand into high-demand regions, and drive innovation as the company, reporting sustained profitability, scales its blue- and grey-collar recruitment platform and support for MSME hiring.