India has intensified efforts to aid Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, providing engineering, medical, and humanitarian support to restore connectivity and assist affected communities. The Indian Army’s Engineer Task Force is working closely with the Sri Lankan Army and the Road Development Authority to repair and rebuild damaged infrastructure.The preparation for the Chilaw and Kilinochchi…
The U.S. Senate negotiations over a crypto market structure bill — the industry’s top goal in its policy lobbying — hasn’t yet resolved several disagreements as the talks drift toward the holiday break, suggesting real progress may not happen before January. Legislative text has been circulating privately among industry insiders, and executives took a look…
BJP on Sunday stepped up its attack on West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee over the chaos and vandalism at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium following Argentine football star Lionel Messi’s appearance, accusing the state government of gross mismanagement and demanding accountability.Speaking to IANS, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said chief minister Mamata Banerjee must take responsibility…
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) posted strong growth in sales during April–November 2025, the Ministry of Steel said in a release on Saturday, pointing to steady domestic demand despite global challenges.November 2025 stood out, with SAIL’s total sales rising 27% compared with the same month last year. “Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) delivered…
Chinese demand for foreign luxury cars is waning as customers opt for more affordable Chinese brand models, often sold at big discounts, catering to their taste for fancy electronics and comfort. That is bad news for European carmakers like Porsche, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz and BMW that have long dominated the upper reaches of the world’s…
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since January, increasing the policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.75% from 0.50%, according to Nikkei. The decision, which is expected on Dec. 19, would take Japanese interest rates to their highest level in roughly 30 years. The broader…
Former Bihar chief minister and RJD leader Rabri Devi (PTI) NEW DELHI: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday opposed former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi’s request to transfer criminal cases from the court of Special Judge Vishal Gogne, arguing before a Delhi court that the plea amounted to “forum-shopping” and was meant to “demean…
Screengrab: Instagram/ devang_sethi Sethi posted a video of him showing a handwritten note left on another car in a parking lot. The note read: “Sorry for hitting on your left side door”, along with contact details for the car owner to claim damages, adding, “Please contact and claim your damages.”In the clip, he can be…
CoinDesk began presenting its annual Most Influential list this week, recognizing the individuals and groups we believe had the greatest impact on the crypto industry over the past 11+ months. U.S. President Donald Trump led the way as CoinDesk’s first recognized individual, alongside other individuals who drove crypto legislation. You’re reading State of Crypto, a…
NEW DELHI: The Congress will hold a major rally at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital on Sunday, stepping up its campaign over alleged “vote chori” and the SIR issue, party leaders said. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi are expected to address the rally. Ahead of the rally, senior leaders…
