Key Facts: India's gold consumption projected to plunge to 650-700 tonnes this year as sky-high prices kill jewellery demand.​ Investment buying surges anyway—folks snapping lightweight 22-carat pieces, bars, coins despite record highs.​ World Gold Council flags sharp rally hurting traditional buys, but safe-haven fever keeps bullion hot.​ Last updated Dec 19, 2025—ET Bureau reports consumers adapt smart amid price storm.​ Gold fever's hitting a weird twist in India—total dem

Key Facts: Sonia slams Centre for deliberately axing Mahatma Gandhi's name from MGNREGA, renaming it Viksit Bharat GRAMG Bill (VB-G RAM G).​ Calls it a sneaky plot to gut rural job scheme's core—done without consultations, opposition input, or partners.​ 20 yrs ago, Manmohan era passed MGNREGA unanimously, giving poor legal work rights, empowering panchayats.​ Modi govt attacked farmers, laborers for 11 yrs; now weakens scheme amid rushed Parliament nod—opposition walked out.

Key Facts: Dipu Chandra Das, 27-year-old Hindu factory worker, beaten to death by mob in Mymensingh over blasphemy claims, body hung from tree & torched.​ Bangladesh interim chief Muhammad Yunus confirms Rapid Action Battalion arrested 7 suspects aged 19-46, including Md. Limon Sarkar & Ershad Ali.​ Happened amid riots after student leader Sharif Osman Hadi's death; Yunus slams it as heinous, vows no mercy for killers.​ Govt condemned violence Friday, says no room in "new Ban

Key Facts: The Union Cabinet cleared three semiconductor units on February 29, 2024, two of them led by the Tata Group, with the Centre agreeing to fund 50% of their project cost. For the two Tata-led chip units, the government subsidy alone is pegged at over ₹44,000 crore under the semiconductor incentive scheme. Months later, electoral bond data showed a Tata Group company emerging as the single biggest donor to the BJP. The report highlights how the donation and the massiv

Key Facts: The US Embassy in India has warned that tourist visas will be denied if officers suspect applicants plan to give birth in the US to get citizenship for their child.​ This warning enforces a 2020 rule letting officers reject B-1/B-2 visas if “birth tourism” is believed to be the primary purpose.​ The US says using a tourist visa just to give birth abuses the system and could make American taxpayers pay hospital bills.​ The US is also expanding social-media checks, f

Key Facts: A Jaipur district court found an Adani Group-led coal mining firm guilty of wrongfully charging over Rs 1,400 crore from Rajasthan's state electricity utility. The firm earned these massive transportation charges by "arm-twisting" the state to avoid power shortages. The joint venture was formed with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL), but the Adani entity controlled 74% shares and mining operations. The court imposed a fine of Rs 50 lakh on the A

Key Facts: AIMIM, led by Asaduddin Owaisi, is accused of being a BJP "B-team" facilitating BJP victories by splitting opposition votes. In Bihar’s recent elections, AIMIM won 5 out of 24 Muslim-majority Seemanchal seats, affecting opposition performance. AIMIM won the Malegaon Central seat in Maharashtra’s 2024 assembly elections and is gaining ground in other states. AIMIM's growing influence across multiple states poses a future political challenge, potentially like the Mus

Key Facts: China supplied major weapons to Pakistan during the recent India-Pakistan conflict. Advanced Chinese arms (HQ-9 air defense, PL-15 missiles, J-10 jets) were tested live against India. Over 100 terrorists killed in Indian strikes on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after a deadly attack in Pahalgam. China used the war as a double opportunity: made big profits AND field-tested its weapons on actual battlefields. China spread fake news against French Rafale jets to block Ind

Key Facts: Campa Cola, once an Indian classic, is making a stunning return in Delhi's Muslim neighborhoods. Ambani's Reliance group now owns Campa Cola, challenging global giants Coke and Pepsi. The Gaza war has pushed restaurant owners to choose Campa over American brands in solidarity. Local demand is surging as people seek homegrown options during international conflict. Youth in Delhi say, “It’s cool to support Indian brands and make a statement.” The revival is changing

Key Facts: Prime Minister Narendra Modi just arrived in South Africa to take part in the G20 Summit. Leaders from around the world are gathering for high-stakes talks on global issues. The visit aims to boost India’s role on the world stage and strengthen international partnerships. Experts expect major discussions on trade, security, and climate action. Modi’s trip brings a wave of anticipation for big diplomatic moves. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to South Africa is

Key Facts: India may have a legal duty to extradite Bangladesh's ex-PM Sheikh Hasina after her conviction. Mohammed Yunus, chief adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, says this is an "obligatory duty" under the treaty between the two countries. The issue is heating up as legal and political questions swarm around the extradition treaty clauses. Youth and experts are closely watching how this diplomatic drama unfolds. This could impact India-Bangladesh relations and set

TL;DR / Synopsis: Following the recent blast in Delhi, Faridabad Police have questioned over 2,000 Kashmiri students, tenants, and professionals to investigate possible white-collar terror networks. Police say this is routine verification, not profiling. What’s Happening? In the aftermath of the Delhi blast, investigative agencies traced multiple digital clues and suspicious transactions to NCR towns, including Faridabad. Acting on these leads, police conducted a large-scale

TL;DR:In a move shaking global energy and diplomatic circles, US President Donald Trump has announced support for a Senate bill proposing a 500% tariff on countries that continue to import Russian oil and gas, directly naming India and China as major buyers. The proposal threatens to upend global trade equations and could test New Delhi’s balancing act between cheap energy and strategic alliances. ⚠️🔥 What’s Happening? In a fiery statement from Washington, President Trump de

TL;DR:Concerned over a sharp rise in dog-bite incidents across India, the Supreme Court has directed civic bodies and state authorities to remove stray dogs from school premises, hospitals, and bus stands. The Court stressed that public safety must come first, even as it urged compassion and proper shelter management. ⚖️ What’s Happening? The Supreme Court bench, while hearing multiple petitions on stray dog management, expressed serious concern over the alarming increase in

TL;DR:During Donald Trump’s visit to New Delhi, the two leaders — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the newly re-elected US President — discussed tariffs, Russian crude imports, and trade alignment, with tensions surfacing behind the smiles. Trump reportedly urged India to “cut dependence on Russian oil”, while Modi emphasized strategic autonomy and fair trade access for Indian exports. 🛢️💬 What’s Happening? The meeting, part of Trump’s first Asia tour since returning to off

TL;DR:A massive technical snag at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Thursday led to over 300 flight delays and cancellations, throwing air travel into chaos. Passengers reported long queues, missed connections, and confusion across terminals. Airport officials say a fault in the central air traffic data network triggered the domino effect. ⚠️ What’s Happening? The disruption began early morning when a key flight coordination system malfunctioned, affecting

TL;DR:Despite being one of India’s most politically charged states, Bihar continues to record low voter turnout — often below 60%. Experts say it’s not apathy, but a complex mix of migration, mistrust, and missing representation that keeps the state’s electorate silent. 🚶‍♂️ What’s Happening? Election after election, Bihar’s numbers tell the same story — massive crowds at rallies, but empty polling booths on voting day. The state that gave India leaders like Jayaprakash Nara

TL;DR:On Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reignited a historical debate, claiming that India would have had all of Kashmir today if Jawaharlal Nehru had allowed Patel to handle the matter in 1947. His remark has triggered political ripples across Delhi and Srinagar. 🕊️🗣️ What’s Happening? Speaking at a commemorative event, PM Modi hailed Sardar Patel’s vision of a united India, crediting him for merging over 560 princely states afte

TL;DR:In a sharp attack on the BJP, Rahul Gandhi accused the saffron party of controlling the Bihar government remotely, claiming that the state’s political machinery has become “a puppet of Delhi.” His remarks come amid growing tension between the RJD–Congress alliance and the ruling coalition. What’s Happening? During a fiery press interaction in Patna, Rahul Gandhi alleged that “BJP has turned Bihar’s governance into a remote-controlled experiment,” suggesting that state l

TL;DR:A tense hostage situation in Maharashtra ended with the hostage-taker succumbing to bullet injuries after he opened fire on police officers. Swift action by the cops prevented civilian casualties, but the incident has reignited debates on urban policing and crisis response. 🚓⚠️ What’s Happening? Chaos unfolded in a Mumbai suburb when a man reportedly took a woman hostage inside a residential building and later fired at police officers attempting to negotiate his surren