Reshuffle follows the arrival of the new DGP in Haryana: Bijarani, removed in connection with the IPS suicide case, appointed Karnal SP; Singhal will take charge tomorrow.
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Reshuffle follows the arrival of the new DGP in Haryana: Bijarani, removed in connection with the IPS suicide case, appointed Karnal SP; Singhal will take charge tomorrow.

With the appointment of a new DGP in Haryana, the Home Department has effected a major reshuffle in the police department. Eight IPS and HPS officers have been transferred. These include two IPS and six HPS officers. This includes IPS officer Narendra Bijarnia, who was removed from the post of Rohtak SP after his name surfaced in the suicide case…
How was Modi’s year 2025? See 15 photos: Waved a towel to celebrate Bihar’s victory; fed laddus to a blind cricketer; and put shoes on a man from Haryana.
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How was Modi’s year 2025? See 15 photos: Waved a towel to celebrate Bihar’s victory; fed laddus to a blind cricketer; and put shoes on a man from Haryana.

Today is the last day of 2025. This year has been a significant one for PM Modi. It presented many political and diplomatic challenges. While the India-Pakistan war took place in May, the BJP formed a government in Bihar in alliance with Nitish Kumar. PM Modi's speech from the Red Fort on August 15th was a hot topic, as was…
Vodafone Idea clarifies AGR dues of ₹87,695 crore: Company says no discussions with the government; shares fall 11.5%
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Vodafone Idea clarifies AGR dues of ₹87,695 crore: Company says no discussions with the government; shares fall 11.5%

Vodafone Idea (Vi) issued a clarification on Wednesday (December 31st) stating that it has not received any communication from the government regarding AGR dues. Vodafone Idea issued this statement after stock exchanges (BSE and NSE) sought clarification on media reports. Previously, several media reports claimed that the Union Cabinet had approved a relief package for debt-ridden telecom company Vodafone Idea.…
Nimesulide doses greater than 100 mg are banned: Provides rapid relief from fever and pain, but high doses pose a risk to the liver.
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Nimesulide doses greater than 100 mg are banned: Provides rapid relief from fever and pain, but high doses pose a risk to the liver.

The Central Government has immediately banned the manufacturing and sale of all oral Nimesulide medications used for pain and fever, containing doses greater than 100 mg. According to the Ministry of Health, Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that relieves pain, but high doses pose a risk of liver damage. This ban applies only to the highest dose (100 mg)…
Small savings schemes’ interest rates remain unchanged: Sukanya continues to offer 8.2% interest and PPF continues to offer 7.1% interest. See interest rates.
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Small savings schemes’ interest rates remain unchanged: Sukanya continues to offer 8.2% interest and PPF continues to offer 7.1% interest. See interest rates.

The government has kept the interest rates on small savings schemes such as the Public Provident Fund (PPF), Post Office FDs, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), and National Savings Certificates (NSC) unchanged for the January-March quarter (Q4FY26), the Finance Ministry announced on Wednesday (December 31). This is the eighth consecutive quarter in which interest rates will remain unchanged. The government last…
Buffett bought Berkshire Hathaway in anger: Now a company worth ₹98 lakh crore, he still calls it his biggest mistake; he retires today at 95.
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Buffett bought Berkshire Hathaway in anger: Now a company worth ₹98 lakh crore, he still calls it his biggest mistake; he retires today at 95.

The world's most renowned investor, Warren Buffett, is resigning as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway today, December 31st. The 95-year-old considers buying the company that made him the world's ninth-richest person the "biggest mistake" of his life. Buffett bought the company out of anger, not for a business deal. Upon retirement, Buffett once said, "It's impossible to even think about it.…
Two Pralay missiles launched back-to-back from a single launcher: 10 major Pakistani cities targeted; 7500 kmph speed, 1000 kg ammunition.
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Two Pralay missiles launched back-to-back from a single launcher: 10 major Pakistani cities targeted; 7500 kmph speed, 1000 kg ammunition.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the Pralay missile off the Odisha coast on Wednesday. Two Pralay missiles (salvo launches) were fired back-to-back from a single launcher. Sensors at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur were installed to monitor the missiles' entire flight. According to the Ministry of Defence, the test was conducted at around 10:30…
Afghanistan announces squad for T20 World Cup 2026: Rashid Khan as captain, Ibrahim Zadran as vice-captain; West Indies series to prepare for World Cup
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Afghanistan announces squad for T20 World Cup 2026: Rashid Khan as captain, Ibrahim Zadran as vice-captain; West Indies series to prepare for World Cup

Afghanistan has announced a 15-member squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Rashid Khan has been named captain, with Ibrahim Zadran as vice-captain. The team will also play a three-match T20 series against the West Indies in the UAE before the World Cup. Fazalhaq Farooqui and Gulbadin Naib Return Fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqui and all-rounder Gulbadin Naib have returned to…
Woman claims she contracted the infection while on an Akasa flight: shares photo of swollen feet; rashes extend below the knee.
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Woman claims she contracted the infection while on an Akasa flight: shares photo of swollen feet; rashes extend below the knee.

A female passenger has claimed to have developed a fungal infection after boarding an Akasa Air flight. In a LinkedIn post, Jahanvi Tripathi stated that she took an Akasa Air flight from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad on December 26th. According to her, the condition of the seats on the flight was extremely poor and dirty, leading to an infection in her…
Starc moves up to No. 2 in Test rankings, Bumrah tops: Harry Brooke gains three places among batsmen, Rohit and Kohli top two in ODIs
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Starc moves up to No. 2 in Test rankings, Bumrah tops: Harry Brooke gains three places among batsmen, Rohit and Kohli top two in ODIs

Australia and England's pacers have gained in the ICC rankings released on Wednesday. Following his impressive performance in the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne, Australia's left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc has risen to second place in the Test bowlers' rankings. Starc now has 843 rating points, trailing India's No. 1 pacer Jasprit Bumrah (879 points), 36 points behind the No.…