RBI urges cost cuts; PFC–Sidbi scrap bond issues; insurance premiums surge in November & more

Goa nightclub fire: How the Luthra brothers fled India and were tracked down

A deadly fire at a Goa nightclub killed 25 people, and its owners fled India within hours. Their escape from an IndiGo flight to a Phuket hotel named Indigo didn’t last long.

US embassy warns Indians: ‘Birth tourism’ could trigger tourist visa denial

The US Embassy in India has issued a fresh advisory warning that tourist visas will be denied if applicants intend to give birth in the US for citizenship benefits.

Rupee at record low at 90.56/$: What’s dragging it down?

India’s currency has slipped to its weakest level ever: 90.56 against the US dollar. What’s driving this fall, and how long could the pain last? Watch to know what analysts expect next.

Mass Rescue From Job Rackets: Over 6,700 Indians brought back from Southeast Asia

Over 6,700 Indians have been rescued from fake job and cyber-fraud rackets operating across Southeast Asia.

Why India’s 2025 IPO wave failed retail investors

India saw 232 IPOs in 2025, a record year. But behind the frenzy was a harsh truth: from tech unicorns to big consumer brands, many of the year’s most hyped IPOs failed to deliver returns.

Protein myths busted: Kidney damage, women’s health & vegetarian protein facts

Does protein damage kidneys or make women bulky? Can vegetarians get enough protein? In this episode of our fact-check series, a nephrologist debunks India’s most common protein myths—from supplements

$1 million for US citizenship? Inside Trump’s new ‘Gold Card’ visa

The United States has officially launched the Trump administration’s new “Gold Card” visa, a replacement for the long-running EB-5 investor route. Here’s what it means, who qualifies

Big Boost for Pakistan’s F-16s: US signs off on a $686 million upgrade

The US has approved a $686 million upgrade package for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet. Watch to know what’s included, why Washington cleared it now, and what it means for regional security dynamics.

Mexico to raise tariffs on India and key Asian economies from 2026: What it means

Mexico has approved a major tariff overhaul that will impact imports from countries without trade agreements, including India, China, South Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia.