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Cheap polyester shawls passed off as silk at Tirupati in a ₹55 cr scam

A high polyester content was found in the shawls that were supposed to be made of pure silk. TTD has procured over 21,600 silk shawls since 2015, valued at approximately ₹55 crore

Embassy Developments sent to insolvency by NCLT; firm challenges order

The NCLT, in its order earlier this week, admitted Canara Bank's plea to initiate insolvency proceedings against Embassy Developments Ltd

India-US trade deal likely by March 2026, FY27 outlook strong: CEA

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran's comments come amid a series of exchanges between the two sides to reduce trade barriers

US approves sale of tech worth $686 mn for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets

The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress about the deal in a letter sent on December 8, kicking off a 30-day review period

Gold outperformed everything in 2025: What investors should expect in 2026

Gold's big 2025 run sets up a steadier, more volatile year ahead for investors, says experts

Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers held in Thailand, deportation begins

Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, linked to Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane club, where a fire killed 25 people, have been detained in Thailand as India begins deportation efforts

Gold card visa goes live with $1 mn fee and EB-1, EB-2 green card promises

Trump replaces the EB-5 route with a $1 million gold card visa that promises faster EB-1 or EB-2 green cards, but applicants must clear extensive vetting and financial disclosure rules

SR Batliboi & Associates flags gaps in Apple GCC data backup, audit trails

The US-based technology giant did not keep a daily electronic backup of its accounting records on servers located in India between April and October last year

Mexico to impose tariff hike of up to 50% on India, Asian nations from 2026

The tariff hikes will apply to imports from countries that do not have trade agreements with Mexico, such as China, India, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia

EU nations open door to faster migrant removals and tougher rights limits

European governments open the door to revising long-standing protections for migrants as political pressure mounts, despite a fall in irregular border crossings this year

Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' again as cold wave tightens grip

After a brief respite, Delhi's air quality dipped again on Thursday, with at least 10 stations recording AQIs above 300. Rising pollution and falling temperatures are worsening citizens' discomfort

UAE Golden Visa: Beyond zero tax & lifestyle, what draws Indians to Dubai

Indian HNWIs are choosing the UAE Golden Visa for its tax rules, fast overseas support, Esaad Card perks, and flexible investment and talent categories

From doctors to therapists: Top AI-safe jobs and foreign degrees for 2026

An IDP Education analysis of 250,000 global courses shows that healthcare, nursing, medicine and social work remain the most future-proof international degrees for students

DGCA stations staff at IndiGo HQ, orders on-site checks at 11 airports

The DGCA has launched inspections at 11 airports and deployed officers at IndiGo's headquarters as part of intensified monitoring amid continuing flight disruptions

Flying soon on IndiGo? Key FAQs on refunds, delays and flight checks

With IndiGo operations stabilising after widespread cancellations, many passengers still remain unsure about refunds, delays, and flight tracking. Here are answers to the most common questions

Amit Shah defends SIR, asks if illegal immigrants should vote in India

During a debate on election reforms, Home Minister Amit Shah said the Election Commission has the full mandate to conduct SIR under Article 326 of the Constitution

China pushes India-US closer; tariffs, Pakistan strain ties: D Jaishankar

At a Congressional hearing, ORF's Dhruva Jaishankar said China is accelerating India-US coordination, but tensions over tariffs and US-Pakistan engagement weighs on diplomatic momentum

Vedanta to invest ₹1 trn in Rajasthan to double production: Anil Agarwal

Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal said the latest investment will be used for the establishment of a zinc park to boost small and medium zinc manufacturing industries in the state

How IndiGo rose to dominance and hit its biggest crisis in two decades

IndiGo's two-decade ascent to market leadership has met a major setback, as planning lapses and new crew rules exposed vulnerabilities in the airline's lean operating model

Digital advertising fraud now mimics humans too well, says report

A new study says digital ad fraud has tripled in sophistication, with as much as 45% of seemingly valid programmatic traffic failing deeper checks