Retired soldier duped via fake digital arrest into depositing 98 lakh rupees in an impersonation and extortion scam.
Fraudsters impersonated law enforcement and judicial officials to place a retired soldier under a 15 day digital arrest, staging fake video court proceedings and using threats to coerce him into depositing funds and property into accounts they specified, causing a loss of about Rs 98 lakh; an FIR was filed at the Cyber Crime Police Station and investigators are probing impersonation, extortion via bank transfers and deletion of digital evidence.

Enforcement Directorate seeks CBI probe into alleged obstruction in I-PAC raids; charges framed in land for job case.
The Enforcement Directorate has sought a CBI probe into alleged obstruction of its raids on a political consultancy firm, naming a state Chief Minister and senior police officials; a court has ordered framing of charges in an alleged land for job scam, and the Supreme Court has held that lawyers seeking bar council office must meet higher ethical standards.

Noida International Airport connectivity: ACES India and BSNL agree to deploy advanced telecom infrastructure for passengers.
A strategic agreement between ACES India and BSNL establishes deployment of advanced telecom and digital connectivity infrastructure at Noida International Airport, with ACES providing design and integrated infrastructure capabilities and BSNL providing national network access and operational experience to deliver robust, reliable, future-ready mobile coverage and digital services for passengers, airport operators, and stakeholders.

iQIYI's AI initiatives integrate AI into filmmaking to enhance, not replace, human creativity and collaboration.
iQIYI launched an AI Short Film Competition and a Storytelling Lab to integrate AI into production, foster global creator collaboration, and train filmmakers in AI-powered workflows; participants report AI as an enabler that amplifies imagination and converts complex creative ideas into coherent audiovisual narratives without replacing human creativity.

Dot & Key sunscreens offer broad-spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++ protection and in-vivo tested formulations for everyday wear.
Dot & Key's sunscreen range claims broad-spectrum protection at SPF 50+ PA++++ with lightweight, non-greasy textures designed for daily wear and reapplication; product performance and SPF/PA ratings are supported by in-vivo testing conducted on human skin under controlled conditions to validate real-use protection.

Kamala hydroelectric project approved with Rs 26,069.50 crore, 70:30 financing, flood moderation and 12% free power allocation.
The Public Investment Board approved expenditure for the 1,720 MW Kamala storage-based hydroelectric project, authorising Rs 26,069.50 crore and specifying a 70:30 debt-equity ratio with central grants for enabling infrastructure and flood moderation plus 100% SGST reimbursement. The scheme, featuring a 216-metre concrete gravity dam and underground powerhouse to be completed in eight years, includes a flood moderation role for the Brahmaputra basin, 12% free power to Arunachal Pradesh and an annual Rs 40 crore Local Area Development Fund contribution; NHPC and the state government will jointly implement the project.

HUB Interior opens a premium Experience Centre in JP Nagar offering personalised, lifestyle-driven interior walkthroughs for homeowners.
HUB Interior opened a premium Experience Centre in JP Nagar to present its lifestyle-led, bespoke interior design approach through curated environments and personalised walkthroughs that translate homeowner routines, habits, and personalities into functional, non-standardised home interiors, showcasing the firm's end-to-end process and portfolio of over 5,000 residential projects.

Heartland+ OTT app launches via YVS-GAIM partnership, offering subscriptions and data driven ad targeting across devices.
Yupp Video Services and Get After It Media are launching Heartland+, a white label OTT application that expands Heartland's programming into a multi device streaming service supported by a scalable platform, advanced ad stack features, and subscription options. The app will host country music, family and action content verticals, enable data driven ad targeting for advertisers, and begin rollout in the second quarter to create new revenue and audience engagement channels.

Simple interest calculators show linear returns from principal, rate and time; useful for illustration but not predictive.
Simple interest calculators apply a fixed rate to the original principal over time to produce linear, non compounding returns based on principal, rate, and time. They are suitable for short term or predefined return arrangements and serve as illustrative planning aids, but they assume rate stability, ignore reinvestment, volatility and taxation, and therefore provide only an indicative, not predictive, picture compared with market linked investments.

Federal Bank unveils The Fortuna Wave: a refreshed identity focusing on authenticity, prosperity and togetherness to boost digital reach.
Federal Bank's brand refresh, The Fortuna Wave, redefines its word mark and introduces a three-wave insignia representing authenticity, prosperity and togetherness to enhance recognition, digital adaptability, and consistent multi-channel expression. The refreshed identity supports strategic goals to increase wallet share, scale in emerging and established markets, and create technology-enabled experiential differentiators, while preserving the Bank's legacy trust and stated financial strength under Basel III-aligned Capital Adequacy metrics.

AU credit card offers transparent interest, digital account access, and security features to support responsible credit management.
The AU credit card emphasizes a transparent interest structure, accessible statements and schedules, and AU 0101 App digital tools to enable predictable repayment planning, transaction visibility, and financial discipline; commercial card features include spending limits and detailed reporting, while security measures provide monitoring, real-time alerts, and secure digital access to protect against unauthorized activity.

Vervotech and ZealConnect launch AI reconfirmation automation to verify hotel bookings ahead of guest check-in.
An AI-native reconfirmation service automates post-booking verification by initiating multilingual, multi-channel outreach during local business hours, persistently seeking supplier confirmations and flagging cancelled or unconfirmed reservations and missing confirmation numbers days before arrival to increase booking reliability and reduce manual operational effort.

Sagebrook International School sponsored Hyderabad's Festival of Play, leading workshops and panels on play-based, child-centered learning.
Sagebrook International School sponsored the Festival of Play in Hyderabad, delivering a "Build Your Own Adventure" block play workshop for children aged 2-6 to promote creativity and problem-solving, and leading expert panels and sharing circles on parenting boundaries, children's independence, healing through art, and fostering reading and community support, framed as part of its IB PYP-inspired, child-centered approach.

Akasa Air joins IATA after completing the IOSA mandatory safety audit, enhancing its global aviation credibility and membership access.
Akasa Air obtained IATA membership by completing the IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit), the mandatory safety-audit eligibility requirement for admission to the International Air Transport Association; the membership places the airline within IATA's industry framework and signals enhanced operational credibility.

TMC seeks restraint on ED's use or disclosure of seized confidential political data to protect electoral integrity.
The petition contends that ED search and seizure operations captured confidential political data - campaign strategy, internal assessments, research inputs and electoral-roll information - that lack any proximate nexus to the alleged offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering framework, and seeks judicial restraint on retention, use or dissemination of those materials to protect privacy, freedom of political participation, and electoral integrity.

Zee Zest Unlimit Awards 2026 registrations open to recognise innovators in food, travel and lifestyle.
Zee Zest Unlimit Awards 2026 invites nationwide nominations across multiple categories in food, travel and lifestyle, with online registrations open until 21 January 2026 via the official awards platform; selection will be conducted by an expert jury focusing on craft, innovation and cultural relevance.

Obstruction of anti money laundering raids and alleged removal of digital evidence at a political consultancy sparks call for independent probe.
The Enforcement Directorate seeks a central probe into alleged obstruction of money laundering search operations at a political consultancy, asserting about Rs 20 crore in hawala proceeds was transferred to the firm. The petition requests immediate seizure, sealing, forensic preservation and restoration of custody of digital devices, electronic records and documents alleged to have been forcibly removed, and seeks interim protection against access, deletion, cloning or tampering while alleging compromise of witness procedure and prevention of authorised officers from performing lawful duties.

Gold Digger Kahin Ki proves micro-dramas' commercial viability and reshapes vertical storytelling consumption in India's digital market.
Gold Digger Kahin Ki, a vertical micro-drama by Sanket M. Vanzara, surpassed 210 million views and won two national awards, evidencing the commercial viability of short, vertically formatted episodes. Its success reflects audience demand for tightly written, mobile-first content and indicates that micro-dramas can scale with lower production cycles and targeted digital distribution, prompting moves toward professionalisation and structured, scalable production and monetisation frameworks.

Shreeyam National TMT appoints independent directors to strengthen governance, risk oversight, and strategic expansion planning.
Shreeyam National TMT appointed Atul Bhatt and Ashok Kumar Garg as Independent Directors effective August 2025 to reinforce corporate governance; Bhatt brings steel-manufacturing and operational expertise, Garg brings financial strategy and risk-management expertise, and the appointments are intended to enhance transparency, risk oversight, stakeholder accountability, and value creation amid infrastructure-driven market opportunities.

Immigration enforcement shooting sparks protests and a dispute over federal exclusion of state investigators and access to evidence.
A fatal ICE officer-involved shooting during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation prompted protests and a dispute over investigative authority after federal officials declined state participation. Multiple bystander videos show an officer firing into a vehicle as it moved, while federal statements defend the shooting as self-defence and state officials contend exclusion from the investigation prevents meeting investigative standards and undermines confidence.