Delhi Police have apprehended a Class 12 student for his involvement in a series of bomb hoaxes that caused panic across numerous schools in the national capital. According to officials, the minor’s motive was to avoid taking his school exams, and he resorted to sending bomb threat emails to trigger fear and force exam cancellations. The student sent bomb threats to at least six different schools, deliberately excluding his own institution from the list. In one instance, he se

Republican Congressman Lance Gooden has voiced strong opposition to the Biden administration's decision to investigate Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's companies, questioning the motivations behind the probe. In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Gooden suggested that the investigation may be politically motivated, aimed at disrupting Donald Trump’s inauguration and tarnishing the reputation of India's leading industrialist. The investigation stems from

Goldman Sachs has set a target price of Rs 500 per share for ITC Ltd. following the company's recent demerger, citing strong potential for profitability growth and the expansion of its consumer business. The brokerage firm highlighted a steady recovery in the cigarette business, predicting healthy earnings growth from fiscal 2023-25. The target represents an upside of 13% from the stock's previous close. ITC shares saw a nearly 6% adjustment in a special pre-open session on

On Monday, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna recused himself from hearing two significant pleas regarding the finalisation of the constitutions for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF). These constitutions were drafted by former Supreme Court judge Justice L. Nageswara Rao. CJI Khanna informed the bench, which included Justice Sanjay Kumar, that he would not participate in the proceedings because of his prior involvement with the case in t

On January 3, 2025, the cryptocurrency market continued its positive momentum, reflecting profits for the third consecutive day. Bitcoin (BTC) witnessed a 1.82% increase in its price on international exchanges, reaching $96,863 (around Rs. 83.05 lakh). On Indian exchanges, Bitcoin saw a slightly higher price of $97,042 (roughly Rs. 83.2 lakh), marking a 2.28% price surge. Investor sentiment around Bitcoin remains optimistic, with the Fear-Greed Index indicating a rise in market conf

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million in cash to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing its voice assistant Siri of privacy violations. The lawsuit alleged that Siri recorded users' private conversations without their consent and shared this data with third parties, including advertisers. This reportedly began when Apple introduced the "Hey, Siri" command function. Though Apple denied any wrongdoing, the company chose to settle the case, which was filed in federal court

The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has launched its recruitment drive for 89 Junior Assistant (Fire Services) positions across India. Candidates interested in applying for these positions must meet the educational qualifications, which include being a 10th pass with a three-year approved diploma in Mechanical, Automobile, or Fire disciplines, or having completed their 12th standard (regular study). The online registration for the recruitment will close on January 28, 2025, and applicants ca

In a recent legal development, the vacation bench of the Karnataka High Court, led by Justice Suraj Govindaraj, intervened in the case involving cricketer Robin Uthappa. Uthappa, who is the director of Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt. Ltd., approached the court to challenge the recovery notices and arrest warrant issued against him. The case revolves around allegations of financial mismanagement, where U

The recently concluded "Prashasan Gaon ki Ore" campaign, conducted from December 19-24, saw the disposal of nearly three crore service delivery applications, underscoring the government's commitment to ease of governance. Spearheaded by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, the campaign focused on simplifying administrative procedures and ensuring faster delivery of services to citizens. The campaign aimed to implement Prime Minister Narendra

Extension of Minimum Export Price (MEP) on Honey On Monday, the Indian government extended the Minimum Export Price (MEP) of $2,000 per tonne for natural honey until December 2025. This extension was crucial as the initial MEP was set to expire on December 31, 2024. The MEP ensures that honey exports will only be permitted if the price per tonne meets or exceeds this threshold. This step is expected to help stabilize the market and ensure quality exports. Honey Export Statist

On December 30, the cryptocurrency market saw a decline in most assets, including Bitcoin, which experienced a minor dip of under one percent. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin was trading at $93,197 (approximately Rs. 79.6 lakh) on international exchanges, while Indian exchanges such as Giottus and CoinDCX showed the price at around $101,719 (approximately Rs. 86.9 lakh). Despite the pullback, Bitcoin remained above its 200-day moving average, signaling strong buying interest. The next res

In 2024, the wedding industry in India has seen a resurgence in spending after the lull caused by the pandemic, with metropolitan cities driving a significant increase in demand for wedding services. Wedding budgets have grown by 6.7%, with the average expenditure reaching Rs 35.6 lakh. As wedding costs rise, so has the demand for gold and jewelry, especially due to the soaring prices of gold, which have increased from Rs 63,500 to Rs 80,000 per 10 grams. Destination weddings, which

The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Mumbai's Central Railway issued a clarification regarding the change of route taken by the CSMT Madgaon Vande Bharat Express. The clarification came in response to allegations made by Akhilesh Yadav, the national president of the Samajwadi Party, who claimed that the train went to Kalyan instead of Goa. The DRM denied these claims, calling them "factually incorrect." According to the statement, the Vande Bharat Express started at

Starting January 1, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer support Android devices running Android KitKat (version 4.4) or older. Meta has made this decision as the messaging app gets updated with new AI features that demand more advanced hardware. As a result, over 20 Android devices from brands like Samsung, Motorola, HTC, LG, and Sony will lose access to WhatsApp. The affected devices include models such as the Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Motorola Moto G (1st Gen), HTC One X, LG Opt

The surge in wheat flour (atta) prices, which have reached a 15-year high, is significantly affecting the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in rural India. According to a recent Kantar report, the rise in atta prices is slowing growth in rural FMCG consumption, which recorded just a 4% increase in the quarter ending October, lower than urban growth at 4.5%. Wheat flour prices have remained elevated for several months, despite government efforts to control food inflation. In December, t

Apple is reportedly developing a new smart doorbell camera with advanced features, including Face ID for unlocking doors. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the doorbell could be released by the end of next year. The device is expected to function similarly to an iPhone, where the door automatically unlocks when you look at the camera, thanks to the integration of Apple’s Secure Enclave chip. The new smart doorbell will compete with Amazon's Ring and will work seaml

The controversy surrounding Allu Arjun’s actions during the deadly stampede at the Pushpa-2 screening on December 4 continues to escalate. Police have revealed that despite being informed about the death of a woman, Revathi, and the chaos unfolding at the cinema hall, Allu Arjun remained inside the theatre until the movie ended. City police commissioner CV Anand shared a video, compiled from news channels and cellphone footage, showing the situation during the stamped

Snack prices are feeling the impact of rising palm oil and potato costs, pushing many packaged food products to become more expensive. While domestic supply issues have caused potato prices to spike, global disruptions and increased import duties have made palm oil—a key ingredient in many snacks—costlier. As of recent reports, palm oil prices have hit their highest in over two years, with an all-India average price of Rs 130.5 per kg. Snack manufacturers, including Bika

Governor Challenges State Government's Search Committee: On Wednesday, Governor R N Ravi took a bold step by canceling the search committee formed by the Tamil Nadu State Higher Education Department for appointing a new Vice-Chancellor at Annamalai University. The Governor's office stated that the state’s committee excluded the UGC Chairman’s nominee, violating the Supreme Court’s interpretation of UGC re

A fire broke out at the Udaan Bhawan office complex, located near Safdarjung airport in South Delhi, on Wednesday. The incident, which occurred at around 12:54 pm, was reported from the building's basement, specifically from the battery room in the second basement. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) responded swiftly, deploying five fire tenders to control the blaze. The fire has now been brought under control, and a police team was