Key Financial Rules Changing From January 1, 2025
From UPI transaction limits to Aadhaar-PAN linking and PM-Kisan payments, several key financial rules are changing from January 1, 2025. Here's what you need to know.
From UPI transaction limits to Aadhaar-PAN linking and PM-Kisan payments, several key financial rules are changing from January 1, 2025. Here's what you need to know.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir report an increase in suspicious balloons with Pakistani markings. A PIA-branded balloon and an abandoned drone were seized near the LoC in separate incidents, prompting investigations.
A 24-year-old air hostess from Mohali was found dead in her Gurugram apartment. Police are investigating the suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
Samsung Life, BNP Paribas, Prudential Plc, and Norwest Venture Partners are evaluating a stake buy in IndiaFirst Life Insurance from Warburg Pincus, in a deal that could value the insurer at over ₹10,000 crore. Read more.
Security forces cordoned off the Sopore-Bandipora road in Jammu and Kashmir after a suspicious object was discovered. Bomb disposal squad rushed to the scene. Latest updates.
CERC reviews power exchange transaction fees alongside market coupling rollout from 2026. Lower fees & unified pricing could reduce electricity procurement costs for consumers. Details inside.
Ludhiana police investigate the suspicious death of Dinesh Tiwari, 35, found in a park with a rope tied to his leg. Family reveals history of alcoholism. Read the latest details.
As transaction fees become ubiquitous, understanding the opaque charges on everyday services is crucial. Explore the tipping point of a fully monetised existence and what it means for your wallet.
Body of Akash Mahanta (25) found in a Balasore hotel room under suspicious circumstances. Police search for a missing woman and another youth. Family alleges foul play. Details inside.
Security forces safely destroyed a suspicious object found near the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway in Sopore's Hygam area. No injuries reported. Read details.
Multiple CAG reports from AAP's tenure, covering mohalla clinics and Sheesh Mahal renovation, will be presented in the Delhi Assembly's winter session from Jan 5-8. Read the full details.
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) shares dropped 4% on December 26, 2025, nearing a 52-week low. The fall is linked to potential transaction fee changes on power exchanges. Get the full market analysis.
Amazon Web Services refutes claims it caused the Christmas Eve outage affecting Steam, Fortnite. Thousands of users in India and US reported issues. Read the full story.
Australian police probe a suspicious fire that destroyed a car displaying a 'Happy Hanukkah' sign in Melbourne. The incident raises fears of an antisemitic attack amid rising hate crimes.
A car displaying a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was torched in Melbourne, marking another suspected antisemitic incident in Australia following the deadly Bondi Beach shooting. Police are investigating.
A 16-year-old girl was found dead in Kanpur under suspicious circumstances. The family alleges suicide after she was beaten for talking to her cousin. Police have preserved viscera and seized a mobile phone for investigation. Read the full report.
Credit card spending in India fell to Rs 1.9 lakh crore in Nov 2025, down 11.9% from Oct, as festive demand normalized. HDFC Bank showed resilience while offline spending took a larger hit. Read the full analysis.
RBI's new draft mandates banks to reveal all cross-border payment charges upfront, boosting transparency for education, travel & remittances. Public feedback open until Jan 9, 2026.
Digital payment fraud is rising. Learn the crucial 'Golden Hour' window of 30-120 minutes to freeze stolen funds via the 1930 helpline or cybercrime.gov.in. Act fast to recover your money.
Pakistan's government sold a 75% stake in PIA for Rs 135 billion to an Arif Habib-led group. The historic deal aims to revive the struggling national airline. Read the full details here.
A cyber fraud complaint in Davanagere spirals into a massive Rs 2,125 crore investigation, revealing a complex web of suspicious transactions. CID takes over the multi-state probe. Read the full story.
India is set to overhaul its property registration by linking every transaction to precise GIS maps, phasing out vague boundary descriptions. This nationwide digital shift aims to bring clarity and reduce disputes.
India dismisses Bangladeshi media reports of a protest outside its High Commission in Dhaka as 'baseless'. MEA confirms normal operations and criticizes the spread of misinformation.
Himachal Pradesh drug control authorities investigate over 80 chemist shops for suspicious sales of psychotropic substances. Major crackdown follows intelligence reports.
Target's mobile app faced major disruptions on Dec 19, blocking orders & tracking for US shoppers during peak holiday season. Company confirms technical issues, physical stores remain open. Read for latest updates.
Security forces conduct extensive search operations in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district following reports of suspicious movement. Details on the ongoing combing mission.
Security forces conduct extensive cordon and search operations in Rajouri, J&K, following reports of suspicious movement. Details on the ongoing operation and recent security alerts.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Julius Marandi found dead under suspicious circumstances at Barkatha police station in Hazaribag. The exact cause of death is pending the post-mortem report. Read the full details.
The Enforcement Directorate is set to register a money laundering case in the Sabarimala gold loss scandal. The agency will also analyze SIT remand reports and FIRs. Read the latest developments.
The body of Ramesh Kumar Meghwal, who died under suspicious circumstances in Saudi Arabia, was repatriated after 36 days. His family refuses last rites, demanding a post-mortem to uncover the truth.