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Close associate of Madvi Hidma, senior Maoist commander Barse Deva surrenders in Telangana

Senior Maoist military commander Barse Deva alias Sainath has surrendered before the Telangana police, delivering a major setback to the banned CPI (Maoist). Deva was a close associate of slain Maoist leader Madvi Hidma. Read More

India stocks climb in first week of 2026 as Nifty hits fresh record high

Broad-based rally lifts benchmark indices on upbeat corporate updates, improved valuations and hopes of stronger earnings growth. Read More

Exclusive | AI boom in stock market not a dotcom bubble, India’s market correction was earnings-led: Nilesh Shah

Kotak AMC MD says AI-led gains are backed by profits, remains bullish on gold and silver, and sees India well placed in the global risk-reward balance despite market correction. Read More

India’s manufacturing PMI slips to 55 in December, hits 38-month low

Factory activity stays in the growth zone, but momentum slows as new orders, exports, and hiring lose pace at the end of 2025. Read More

Stocks open 2026 on a cautious high as gold and silver extend record rally

Thin holiday trade lifts equities, but surging precious metals point to deeper investor anxiety over US rates, the dollar, and Federal Reserve independence. Read More

Helmet with Palestinian flag triggers police investigation in J&K local tournament

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched an enquiry after a cricketer from Pulwama was seen wearing a helmet featuring the Palestinian flag during a private match in Jammu. Read More

India drafts new Social Security Code, proposes 90-day work a year for gig workers to get benefits

In the new Social Security Code draft released for public comments, the government of India proposed that Gig and platform workers need to work for at least 90 days with an aggregator in a financial year to avail social security benefits Go to Sour Read More

Is India quietly isolating Yunus–Jamaat axis in Bangladesh? Signals point to diplomatic moves

From outreach to Tarique Rahman to high-level condolence visits, India’s messaging in Bangladesh goes beyond protocol. New Delhi seems intent on reassuring mainstream democratic actors while quietly challenging the Yunus–Jamaat power equation. Read More