Student of Indian descent killed in US shooting considered reaction to Iran war

Student of Indian descent killed in US shooting considered reaction to Iran war

Savitha Shan, a 21-year-old Indian-American student at the University of Texas at Austin, was killed in a shooting in Austin, carried out by a man wearing Iranian symbols. Fourteen others were injured, and the FBI is investigating possible terrorism links amid heightened tensions following US-Israel strikes on Iran 17 days ago
K'taka govt admitted revenue targets may not be met: BJP

K'taka govt admitted revenue targets may not be met: BJP

The BJP has accused the Karnataka government of poor financial management after it admitted that revenue targets for 2025–26 may not be met. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Lahar Singh Siroya said the state has raised only Rs 1.38 lakh crore so far against a target of Rs 2.03 lakh crore, with major shortfalls expected in commercial tax, transport, and stamps and registration departments. Jan 16, 2026
'Beer in hand?': Sara Tendulkar's Goa stroll triggers trolling; netizens call it 'hypocrisy'

'Beer in hand': Sara Tendulkar's Goa stroll sparks row; netizens call it 'hypocrisy'

On New Year's Eve, a video of Sachin Tendulkar's daughter, Sara Tendulkar, from Goa went viral, showing her strolling on the streets while drinking beer. Netizens shared mixed reactions, with many objecting to her drinking beer in public, as it was on the streets rather than in closed premises like a club. Several users held the view that open drinking is not permitted even in Goa. Jan 1, 2026
GST reforms, festive season drive UPI payments, stimulate private consumption

GST reforms, festive season drive UPI payments, stimulate private consumption

The UPI saw 31 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 19.63 billion in the month of September — with 21 per cent growth in transaction amount at Rs 24.90 lakh crore, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed. Month-wise too, UPI witnessed a growth in transaction amount, from Rs 24.85 lakh crore in August. Oct 31, 2025