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IMF ignores its own report to okay $1.29 bn loan for Pakistan

"The timing is striking: the diagnostic was published just before the Board meeting that approved the latest disbursement. In effect, the IMF has acknowledged that Pakistan's governance vulnerabilities are systemic, yet continues to lend without dismantling the ecosystem of capture that perpetuates the crisis," according to an article by Dr Sakariya Kareem in the UK-based Asian Lite newspaper.

Dec 28, 2025

Under house arrest, say ex-CM Mehbooba Mufti, NC MP Mehdi ahead of protest over reservation policy

Iltija Mufti, PDP leader and daughter of Mehbooba Mufti, said on X on Sunday, "Like many others Ive also been placed under house arrest at Srinagar today. The insecurity & paranoia of the security agencies knows no bounds. This is the 'normalcy' in Naya Kashmir. An entire contingent of female police personnel is deputed at the gate to physically stop me. Care to explain under what grounds @JmuKmrPolice?".

Dec 28, 2025

From Op Sindoor to Ram Temple flag hoisting: PM Modi says 2025 gave India 'greater self-confidence'

Addressing his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said, "In just a few days, the year 2026 will knock on our door soon, and today, as I speak to you, memories of the entire year are swirling in my mind. Many images, discussions and achievements that united the nation. 2025 gave us many such moments that have made every Indian proud."

Dec 28, 2025

Amid PM Modi's praise for Kannada pride, BJP calls out Congress high command 'culture' in Karnataka

"First, it was Rajiv Gandhi who publicly humiliated the towering Karnataka leader Shri Veerendra Patil. Now, decades later, the pattern repeats, with AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal lecturing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on how to run the state," Malviya said.

Dec 28, 2025

Rise and fall of former ISI chief encapsulate structural tensions at heart of Pakistan's civil–military order: Report

Hameed's conviction and 14-year sentence cannot be understood only through the language of legal accountability, as Pakistan's political history is shaped by a persistent imbalance between civilian authority and military power, Syed Eesar Mehdi, a Research Fellow at the International Centre for Peace Studies, wrote in a report.

Dec 28, 2025

Bitcoin slumps 30 pc from record highs in 2025

Despite the decline, improving regulation, growing institutional involvement and expanding blockchain adoption are keeping long-term optimism alive, with 2026 increasingly being seen as a potential turnaround year for the crypto market.

Dec 28, 2025

World looking at India with 'great expectations' because of our youth, says PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Addressing the 129th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', the Prime Minister said, "Today, the world is looking at India with great expectations. The biggest reason for this hope is our youth. In the field of science, our achievements, innovations, and technological advancements have impressed countries around the world."

Dec 28, 2025

North Korea's Kim logs most public appearances in nine years in 2025

Kim Jong-un logs most public appearances in nine years in 2025

This year's result came as Kim sought to broaden his diplomatic landscape, including making his multilateral diplomatic debut, and to step up implementation of the country's five-year development plan, which concludes this year, reports Yonhap news agency.

Dec 28, 2025

Kharge, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi lead Congress 140th Foundation Day flag hoisting event in Delhi

Addressing party workers after hoisting the flag, Kharge congratulated Congress members on the Foundation Day and extended advance New Year greetings. Recalling the party's origins, he said the Congress was founded on December 28, 1885, in Mumbai, and that millions of Congress workers sacrificed, went to jail and endured hardship during the freedom struggle to secure India's independence.

Dec 28, 2025

CBI court sentences ex-Postal Assistant to five-year prison term in fraud case

The court's ruling came on Saturday, during which it also imposed a fine of Rs 14,000 on accused Rajnish Tiwari, Postal Assistant, Lashkar Head Post Office, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, a statement issued by the CBI said.

Dec 28, 2025

Dense fog disrupts flights, trains across North India

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category in the morning as several parts of the national capital woke up under a thick layer of smog. The combined impact of pollution and fog further reduced visibility, compounding travel disruptions.

Dec 28, 2025

Smog blankets Delhi as city records AQI of 391

While Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) hovered on the edge of the 'very poor' category, neighbouring Noida recorded 'severe' air quality, with the AQI touching 415. According to data from the Sameer app, developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's overall AQI stood at 391 as of 6:05 a.m. on Sunday.

Dec 28, 2025

Ajmer Dargah Khadims condemn killing of Hindu youth in Bangladesh, call for global protest

According to reports, Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu resident of Bhaluka in Mymensingh district, was lynched by a mob on December 18, and his body was later hung from a tree and set on fire.

Dec 27, 2025

MGNREGA changes: Congress announces nationwide protest, targets Centre

Kharge set the tone for the agitation by questioning the government's priorities: "Why has the Central government destroyed a scheme like MGNREGS? You have endless money for the rich - who loot banks through massive loans - but no courage to give even 30 per cent to labourers? This shows they stand only with the rich, never with the poor."

Dec 27, 2025

Lord Murugan temple controversy: Sekar Babu accuses BJP of fomenting communal tension

Speaking to reporters, the minister said the BJP had tried to use the revered Thirupparankundram Murugan temple — one of the six sacred abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of Lord Murugan — as a political tool to provoke religious sentiments and create discord in society.

Dec 27, 2025

Pahalgam sees tourist surge ahead of New Year, signalling revival of Kashmir tourism

As the year draws to a close, tourists seeking respite from busy city life have once again begun thronging the popular hill destination. The renewed footfall comes months after the April 22 attack, in which 26 tourists were killed, severely impacting tourism across the region.

Dec 27, 2025

Karnataka BJP slams Dy CM Shivakumar over industrialist threats, government inaction

Foxconn, Toyota exit: BJP accuses Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar of intimidating businesses

Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra said: "In the last two-and-a-half years, several companies, from Ather Energy to others, had moved out of the state. Toyota had gone to another state, and Foxconn's second unit had also moved elsewhere."

Dec 27, 2025

Ukraine's 20-point peace plan meets Russian dismissal, Trump hedges before summit

Commenting on Zelensky's 20-point initiative, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov remarked, "the plan – if it can even be called as such – is radically different... from the 27-point (proposal) we were working on with the US side... over the past weeks", reported RT – formerly known as Russia Today – a government-controlled international news television network, on Saturday.

Dec 27, 2025

CWC meet: Kharge calls for stir against 'discontinuation of MGNREGA'

Kharge urges Congressmen to launch agitation over 'MGNREGA discontinuation'

Addressing the Congress Working Committee (CWC) at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi, Kharge said a nationwide movement, 'MGNREGA Action Plan', is needed to oppose the government decision to "discontinue" the rural job scheme.

Dec 27, 2025

Bus tragedy: K'taka govt to seek stricter guidelines on night-time movement of vehicles

Karnataka bus tragedy: state to propose tougher rules for night-time transport

Minister Reddy said he will write to the Central government seeking stricter guidelines on the night-time movement of vehicles to prevent accidents caused by driver fatigue.

Dec 27, 2025

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Articles by IBT News Desk

IMF ignores its own report to okay $1.29 bn loan for Pakistan

Under house arrest, say ex-CM Mehbooba Mufti, NC MP Mehdi ahead of protest over reservation policy

From Op Sindoor to Ram Temple flag hoisting: PM Modi says 2025 gave India 'greater self-confidence'

Amid PM Modi's praise for Kannada pride, BJP calls out Congress high command 'culture' in Karnataka

Rise and fall of former ISI chief encapsulate structural tensions at heart of Pakistan's civil–military order: Report

Bitcoin slumps 30 pc from record highs in 2025

World looking at India with 'great expectations' because of our youth, says PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Kim Jong-un logs most public appearances in nine years in 2025

Kharge, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi lead Congress 140th Foundation Day flag hoisting event in Delhi

CBI court sentences ex-Postal Assistant to five-year prison term in fraud case

Dense fog disrupts flights, trains across North India

Smog blankets Delhi as city records AQI of 391

Ajmer Dargah Khadims condemn killing of Hindu youth in Bangladesh, call for global protest

MGNREGA changes: Congress announces nationwide protest, targets Centre

Lord Murugan temple controversy: Sekar Babu accuses BJP of fomenting communal tension

Pahalgam sees tourist surge ahead of New Year, signalling revival of Kashmir tourism

Foxconn, Toyota exit: BJP accuses Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar of intimidating businesses

Ukraine's 20-point peace plan meets Russian dismissal, Trump hedges before summit

Kharge urges Congressmen to launch agitation over 'MGNREGA discontinuation'

Karnataka bus tragedy: state to propose tougher rules for night-time transport

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'