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US govt impersonation scam busted in Noida; Rs 1.88 crore recovered, 6 arrested

US govt impersonation scam busted in Noida; Rs 1.88 crore recovered, 6 arrested

During the period 2022-2025, the accused individuals operating under pseudonymous identities of US Government officials from Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), FBI and Social Security Administration (SSA), conspired to target US victims by threatening them that their Social Security Numbers (SSN) had been used for money laundering and drug deliveries and that all of their assets would be freezed. Dec 12, 2025
IMF flags risks, slippages in Pakistan reforms despite $1.2 billion tranche

IMF flags risks, slippages in Pakistan reforms despite $1.2 billion tranche

In a report issued Thursday after the IMF Executive Board completed the second review of Pakistan's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), the Fund said it has approved an immediate disbursement of about $1 billion under the EFF and around $200 million under the RSF. Dec 12, 2025
Smog blankets Delhi as AQI turns very poor again, Jahangirpuri crosses 400-mark

Smog blankets Delhi as AQI turns very poor again, Jahangirpuri crosses 400-mark

The smog and shallow fog significantly reduced visibility across the national capital. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, while other pollution hotspots included Vivek Vihar at 393, Ashok Vihar at 382, Bawana at 373, NSIT Dwarka at 388, Rohini at 385, Wazirpur at 397, Chandni Chowk at 368, and DTU at 371. Dec 12, 2025
Country now in full-fledged 'Reform Express' phase, says PM Modi at NDA parliamentary party meet

PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for kin of victims in Andhra bus tragedy

In a message shared by the Prime Minister's Office on X, he expressed deep grief over the incident and extended condolences to the bereaved families. "Pained by the loss of lives due to a bus mishap in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured," the PMO posted. Dec 12, 2025
India's wealth creation hits 30-year peak in 2020–25; Rs 148 trillion added by top firms

India's wealth creation hits 30-year peak in 2020–25; Rs 148 trillion added by top firms

India is now the fourth-largest equity market globally. "India is entering its most powerful compounding era. As the economy moves from $4 trillion toward $16 trillion, the combination of rising financialisation, expanding equity ownership and stronger corporate profitability is creating a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity for investors," said Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Dec 11, 2025
President Murmu arrives in Manipur on maiden visit; to unveil multiple projects

President Murmu arrives in Manipur on maiden visit; to unveil multiple projects

The President was accorded a guard of honour on her arrival. Manipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, Chief Security Advisor to the Manipur government Kuldiep Singh, Director General of Police Rajiv Singh and other senior civil, security and military officials were present at the airport. This is her first visit to the Northeastern state after assuming the office of the President. Dec 11, 2025