ASBL NRI Realty Meets educate NRIs on legal and financial aspects of investing in Hyderabad real estate.
ASBL hosted international NRI Realty Meets where the CEO provided direct guidance on legal, financial and compliance aspects of investing in Indian real estate, aiming to demystify property evaluation, financing options and transactional processes for NRIs. The events promoted Hyderabad as an investment hub by highlighting infrastructure development, corporate expansion, strong office leasing absorption and suburban price growth, linking these market indicators to NRIs' assessment of risk, return and regulatory considerations when acquiring property.

Rupee rises 12 paise to 90.18 as a softer dollar, equity weakness and crude price moves shape market direction.
The rupee rose 12 paise to 90.18 against the US dollar, driven by a weaker dollar after disappointing US ISM Manufacturing PMI data, tempered by weak domestic equities, geopolitical tensions, higher crude prices, and FII outflows; RBI intervention or further dollar weakness could support the currency.

Stock markets fall as heavy selling in major blue chips and a US tariff warning dent investor sentiment.
Stock indices fell for a second day as heavy selling in large-cap names and concerns about a possible US tariff increase dampened sentiment; Sensex fell about 0.44% to 85,063.34 and Nifty declined 0.27% to 26,178.70, with foreign institutional investors net sellers while domestic institutional investors were net buyers, and services activity moderated as the HSBC India Services PMI eased to 58.0.

Niveshak Shivir investor camp provided on-the-spot claim facilitation for unclaimed dividends, shares and KYC updates.
IEPFA organised a Niveshak Shivir in Bengaluru with SEBI, MIIs and RTAs to provide single-window resolution of unclaimed dividends, unclaimed shares and pending IEPFA claims, including on-the-spot KYC and nomination updates, dedicated kiosks for direct company and RTA engagement, and the launch of an explainer booklet to enhance investor awareness.

Leo Dryfruits approved to list Whole Spices and Dry Fruits in Apna Bazaar stores, expanding B2C retail distribution and market reach.
Leo Dryfruits obtained approval to list and supply Whole Spices and Dry Fruits through Apna Bazaar cooperative retail stores, enabling B2C sales across the Mumbai region to strengthen organised cooperative retail presence, enhance brand visibility and market penetration, and drive revenue growth by leveraging sourcing, processing and certified quality systems.

Forex and gold trading fraud racket uncovered, over Rs200 crore laundered and seven suspects arrested.
An international syndicate used matrimonial and social media platforms to entice investors into bogus forex and gold trading sites, directed payments into "mule" bank accounts, and rapidly laundered funds through a network of accounts often ending abroad. Seven suspects arrested in Maharashtra are linked to over 50 FIRs across multiple states; investigations focus on tracing a money trail exceeding Rs 200 crore, consolidating inter state cases, and identifying overseas handlers. Authorities allege offences of money laundering, cheating, and violations under the Information Technology Act.

Marwadi University hosting regional education conference with proposed Rs. 1,000 crore investment MoU for campus development.
Marwadi University proposes a Rs. 1,000 crore MoU with the Education Department to fund campus development-new academic blocks, advanced laboratories, modern sports facilities, next-generation hostels, a 10,000-square-foot innovation and start-up centre, and a continuing-education academic block-framed as a public-private collaboration to strengthen educational infrastructure and industry engagement while hosting the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference.

Grojet empowers kirana stores with digital discovery, inventory tools, margin protection and local logistics for sustainable retail.
Grojet provides a retail enablement platform for neighbourhood kirana stores-offering digital discovery, smart inventory, margin protection, and hyper-local logistics-to improve store-level unit economics and support sustainable, community-centred retail through its Grojet Express proof of concept in Mangalore.

Uttar Pradesh semiconductor incentives for investments over Rs 3,000 crore include GST waivers, power and EPF subsidies.
Uttar Pradesh approved incentive measures for semiconductor investments of Rs 3,000 crore or more, including GST exemptions for ten years, interest subsidies, employee cost reimbursement, power tariff subsidy up to Rs 2 per unit for a decade, and 100% EPF reimbursement for UP based professionals capped at Rs 2,000 per month, together with water charge concessions; SOPs for Global Capability Centres were also approved.

Rado's campaign unites Katrina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan, using the anchor as a symbol of connection.
Rado's campaign pairs Katrina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan to contrast two personal universes-elegant and light versus raw and adventurous-united by the Rado anchor, presented as a consistent hallmark on Rado automatic watches signifying precision, reliability, and connection; the campaign positions Rado timepieces as expressions that align contrasting energies and accompany individual journeys.

IRCTC scam case: challenge to framing of charges prompts requirement for agency response and further hearing.
The high court has issued notice and sought the investigating agency's response to a petition challenging the trial court's framing of charges in an IRCTC hotels allocation matter, where the chargesheet alleges a multi-year conspiracy to transfer and lease railway hotels with tender manipulation favoring a private firm; the trial court framed charges for criminal conspiracy, cheating, and offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act against multiple individuals and corporate entities.

Release of 41 literary works and 13 classical-language books signals government commitment to preserving India's languages.
The Union Education Minister released 41 literary works from Centres of Excellence for Classical Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Odia, and 13 books plus a 45-episode Sign Language interpretation series of the Tirukkural by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil, with the government committing to popularising and preserving linguistic heritage and developing a funding allocation and administrative framework for these initiatives.

PMLA transfer provision challenge by accused declined; court defers substantive review to pending petitions.
The defendant challenged Section 44(1)(c) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, which mandates transfer of proceedings to designated special courts to avoid jurisdictional conflicts and consolidate predicate and money laundering trials; the bench declined a separate writ while related review petitions on PMLA provisions proceed, noting a trend of affluent accused bringing premature constitutional challenges during ongoing trials.

Reliance Industries halted Russian crude at its export SEZ refinery and says no Russian deliveries expected in January.
Reliance Industries ceased processing Russian crude at its export-only Jamnagar SEZ refinery to comply with EU sanctions, stopped Russian barrel receipts from November 20, and will source all SEZ export products from non-Russian crude; the company denied reports of incoming Russian cargoes, saying no Russian deliveries were received in about three weeks and none were expected in January.

SGS acquisition of Panacea Infosec strengthens payment security, data protection and PCI/DSS compliance capabilities globally.
SGS acquired Panacea Infosec, adding about 90 cybersecurity professionals to bolster payment security, information security assurance, data protection and privacy services with a focus on PCI/DSS compliance across banking, insurance, telecoms, IT, BPO and e commerce; the integration is aimed at helping clients protect data, secure transactions and maintain international security compliance while targeting CHF 200 million additional Digital Trust revenue by 2027.

Hawala and GST fraud uncovered involving Rs 24 crore; two arrested for using fake firms, mule accounts, and fake invoices.
Investigators allege a combined hawala and GST-evasion scheme routed about Rs 24 crore through a fake firm, Satya Sahab Traders, and other paper companies by using misappropriated identity documents to open mule bank accounts and generate fake invoices; two suspects were arrested and a criminal case registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and related laws while further inquiry into beneficiaries and hawala links continues.

Muslim mobilisation in Bengal gains visibility but electoral arithmetic-organisation, alliances, vote transferability-decides outcomes.
Periodic Muslim-led mobilisations in West Bengal produce pre-poll momentum but fail to change outcomes because electoral arithmetic-booth-level organisation, alliance management and vote transferability-determines results. Structural constraints include absence of statewide organisational depth, limited cross-community appeal, and minority voters' political memory that prioritises formations perceived capable of preventing an undesirable opponent. Without organisational reach, coalition acceptability and governing capacity, such movements influence narrative but not electoral returns.

Bank fraud: Supreme Court grants bail to former Amtek chairperson in Rs 27,000 crore money laundering probe.
The Supreme Court set aside a Delhi High Court order denying bail to the former Amtek Group chairperson in a money laundering prosecution under the PMLA connected to an alleged Rs 27,000 crore banking fraud; the investigation involved arrest, chargesheeting, and extensive provisional asset attachment amid allegations of manipulated accounts, bogus assets, insolvency driven bank haircuts, and large scale diversion of public funds.

SiaceraTM launch emphasizes dermatologically tested, fragrance-free formulations and restraint-focused skinimalism for urban Indian skin with exclusive online availability.
SiaceraTM markets a dermatologist-tested, gender-neutral NanoBrightTM Face Wash formulated with Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide to cleanse without stripping and to restore the skin barrier; the range is promoted as 100% fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and paraben-free, positioned for urban environmental stressors, available exclusively online, and accompanied by a press-release disclaimer.

Poonam Pandey performed for over 30,000 at Dubai's inclusive New Year's Eve celebration with diverse dancers.
Poonam Pandey performed at a government-hosted Dubai New Year's Eve celebration before over 30,000 people, with organisers emphasising inclusivity by inviting workers and labourers and employing coordinated music, choreography and security and crowd-management measures to accommodate a diverse, large-scale audience.