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New MHA SOP eases refunds for cyber fraud cases below ₹50,000: Report

Under the SOP, refunds in small-value fraud cases, where the disputed amount is below ₹50,000, can be processed quickly without requiring a court order

New MHA SOP eases refunds for cyber fraud cases below ₹50,000: Report
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

US pulls some staff from military bases amid Iran's threat of strikes

The US has started pulling some personnel from its military bases in West Asia as tensions with Iran grow and diplomatic contacts between both nations collapse, sparking fears of a wider conflict

US pulls some staff from military bases amid Iran's threat of strikes
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

Trump says 'anything less' than US control of Greenland is 'unacceptable'

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that American control of the island was necessary to counter the influence of Russia and China

Trump says 'anything less' than US control of Greenland is 'unacceptable'
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 8:34 PM IST

Japan's SMBC gets RBI's in-principle nod for wholly owned arm in India

The in-principle approval allowed the bank to set up the wholly owned subsidiary through the conversion of its existing branches in the country

Japan's SMBC gets RBI's in-principle nod for wholly owned arm in India
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 6:52 PM IST

Palak paneer row ends in $200,000 payout for Indian PhD students in US

This is the story of two Indian students studying in the US who won a $200,000 settlement after facing discrimination over the "smell" of palak paneer

Palak paneer row ends in $200,000 payout for Indian PhD students in US
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

'Help is on its way': Trump's cryptic post to protesters raises Iran stakes

Despite about 2,000 already killed, Donald Trump urged Iranian protesters to continue demonstrations as unrest poses the most serious internal challenge to Iran's clerical leadership in years

'Help is on its way': Trump's cryptic post to protesters raises Iran stakes
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 9:33 PM IST

Iranian girls deserve to determine their own future: Malala Yousafzai

Yousafzai said that Iranians had warned about repression for years despite severe personal risks, and that their voices were silenced for decades

Iranian girls deserve to determine their own future: Malala Yousafzai
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 7:00 PM IST

Govt urges qcom firms to drop '10-minute delivery' branding: Reports

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reportedly held a series of meetings with quick-commerce companies and urged them to discontinue the branding associated with ultra-fast deliveries

Govt urges qcom firms to drop '10-minute delivery' branding: Reports
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

Iran prez joins pro-government rallies as protests intensify: Key updates

The developments came as US President Donald Trump said Iran appeared to be approaching a "red line" set by his administration over the treatment of protesters

Iran prez joins pro-government rallies as protests intensify: Key updates
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 8:17 PM IST

Raghav Chadha turns Blinkit delivery partner for a day, posts short video

The video comes weeks after Raghav Chadha raised concerns in Parliament about the working conditions of gig and platform workers

Raghav Chadha turns Blinkit delivery partner for a day, posts short video
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 4:24 PM IST

Machado offers Nobel to Trump, committee says prize is non-transferable

The committee also made it clear that it does not comment on the actions or statements of laureates after the prize is awarded

Machado offers Nobel to Trump, committee says prize is non-transferable
Updated On : 10 Jan 2026 | 8:12 PM IST

Consider including live-in partner in family pension: Delhi HC to Centre

The court held that the petitioner had consistently disclosed his long-term live-in relationship and the continuous absence of his legally wedded wife throughout his service

Consider including live-in partner in family pension: Delhi HC to Centre
Updated On : 10 Jan 2026 | 4:57 PM IST

West Bengal EC says overseas voters need not attend SIR hearings in person

The clarification comes a day after reports emerged that Nobel laureate Amartya Sen had been directed to appear in person as part of SIR proceedings to clarify a point regarding his age

West Bengal EC says overseas voters need not attend SIR hearings in person
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 10:16 PM IST

ED moves Calcutta HC as Mamata arrives at I-PAC official's home during raid

In a statement issued later in the day, the ED alleged that its proceedings were disrupted after the chief minister arrived at the residence along with a large number of police officials

ED moves Calcutta HC as Mamata arrives at I-PAC official's home during raid
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 7:31 PM IST

US will run Venezuela, rebuild it very profitable way, says Donald Trump

According to the NYT, Trump, during the interview, did not provide any indication of when elections would be held in Venezuela

US will run Venezuela, rebuild it very profitable way, says Donald Trump
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 6:31 PM IST

Census 2027: Centre notifies first phase, house listing to begin April 1

The House Listing and Housing Census will precede population enumeration and focus on housing conditions and amenities, with the exercise scheduled across states and UTs in 2026

Census 2027: Centre notifies first phase, house listing to begin April 1
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

After weeks of tracking, US seizes Russia-flagged tanker in North Sea

The operation was confirmed by the US military's European Command in a series of posts on X, which said the seizure formed part of Washington's broader action against sanctioned vessels

After weeks of tracking, US seizes Russia-flagged tanker in North Sea
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 8:40 PM IST

Saudi-led coalition strikes south Yemen; ousted separatist leader flees

Hours after the airstrikes, Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) issued a decree removing al-Zubaidi from its membership

Saudi-led coalition strikes south Yemen; ousted separatist leader flees
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 5:27 PM IST

India's economy to grow 7.4% in FY26, first advance estimates show

The projection formed part of India's first advance estimate of gross domestic product (GDP), which is subject to revisions as data coverage improves

India's economy to grow 7.4% in FY26, first advance estimates show
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 4:52 PM IST

Machado says she will return home as Venezuela enters 'transition'

The Nobel Peace Prize winner said her movement stood ready to contest and win a free election, even as uncertainty persisted over Washington's next steps, readiness to engage with interim authorities

Machado says she will return home as Venezuela enters 'transition'
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 10:52 PM IST