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Adani Group plans ₹1.8 trn defence spend to boost military capabilities

Adani Defence & Aerospace in 2025 transitioned from extended planning cycles to rapid deployment with some of its military hardware being used in Operation Sindoor

Rolls-Royce plans expansion in India, eyes jet engine and naval projects

Besides the UK, Rolls Royce considers the US and Germany as its "home markets" as the company has considerable presence including manufacturing facilities in these two countries

2025 year of key milestones for India in security, sports, science: PM Modi

Addressing his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' address, PM Modi also spoke about Operation Sindoor under which Indian armed forces destroyed terror infrastructure and security bases in Pakistan

Hip fractures among elderly on rise, experts call for safer home settings

Many elderly patients lose independence, requiring long-term care or assistance with daily living, even though proper rehabilitation can help many regain mobility

Mcap of 7 most valued firms declines by ₹35,439 cr, SBI biggest laggard

From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), ICICI Bank, SBI, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) faced erosion from valuation

Foreign investors pull ₹1.6 trn from Indian stocks in record 2025 outflow

Also, rising US bond yields, a stronger dollar and concerns over geopolitical uncertainties tilted global capital towards developed markets, away from emerging markets such as India

CERC mulls moderation in power trading fee to ease electricity prices

The development came as the power regulator moves ahead with market coupling, a reform expected to improve efficiency, deepen liquidity and promote price convergence

GMR, Tamasuk-Bengaluru consortium in race for Saudi's Taif Airport project

The project will be taken up under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model under a Build-Transfer-Operate (BTO) contract for a period of 30 years

PMO directs Coal India to list all subsidiaries by 2030 to boost governance

The move aims to streamline governance, enhance transparency and unlock value through asset monetisation in the coal PSU

Fittr eyes preventive healthcare, plans to set up diagnostic labs: CEO

The firm has earmarked investment of up to ₹15 crore to set up company-owned diagnostic laboratories in five metro cities

Goa braces for nearly 500,000 tourists ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations

Popular beaches are gearing up for grand firework displays, while shacks are transforming into high-energy party zones that will keep buzzing late into the night

Editors Council accuses section in Bangladesh's govt of allowing violence

Hadi was shot in the head on December 12 during an election campaign in Dhaka. He was airlifted to Singapore for advanced treatment but died of his injuries on December 18

Tripura in 2025 becomes fully literate as BJP-TMP feud, border risks loom

The state's literacy rate reached 95.6 per cent. The Ministry of Education, as per Unesco guidelines, has set the 95 per cent mark for declaring a state fully literate

Assam cabinet approves ₹115.11 crore Nabard loan for infra development

The cabinet also approved amendments to the Assam Police Manual to allow both armed and unarmed branch personnel to appear for promotion to assistant sub-inspector of police

User-generated content has no direct impact on brand engagement: Study

Study found that high-quality firm-generated content significantly increases social media brand engagement, whereas user-generated content quality does not show a direct influence on engagement

Rekha Gupta govt to enter 2026 with several key poll promises pending

Among the most closely watched promises is the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, under which the BJP pledged a monthly assistance of Rs 2,500 to economically weaker women

32-year-old woman hacked by husband succumbs to injuries in Kozhikode

According to police, the incident occurred on December 24 at around 9.40 am, when Muneera's husband Abdul Jabbaar allegedly attacked her with a dagger after she refused his demand for money

US vaccine expert blames policy failures for measles outbreak in Texas

The policy gaps are both at the state level, especially in 18 US states such as Texas and elsewhere, allowing nonmedical vaccine exemptions for reasons of personal belief

Truck carrying concrete mixer overturns in Kerala, 2 killed, 13 injured

Two migrant workers were killed and 13 others injured when a truck carrying a concrete mixer overturned at Mutharikkulam near Sreekandapuram in this north Kerala district on Sunday, police said.

Ankita Bhandari murder case: Police register 2 FIRs over fresh allegations

The latest FIRs stem from a viral video of Urmila Sanawar, the alleged wife of former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore, and an audio recording of her alleged conversation with Rathore