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Sandesara

Why ED fears the Sandesara case may open a can of wormsSubscriber Only

December 2, 2025 14:15 IST

The ED’s list of loan fraud accused runs long and includes, prominently, Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi and Jatin Mehta, among others. Like the Sandesaras, they left the country just before loan fraud charges were registered against them.

Working group proposes allowing use of customary weights, measures units

Working group proposes allowing use of customary weights, measures unitsSubscriber Only

December 2, 2025 05:00 IST

The proposed changes are part of the “Draft areas of reforms for discussion” prepared by the Working Group and circulated by the HLC-NFRR on Friday, seeking comments of stakeholders concerned.

Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski: ‘President Putin pays attention to what PM Modi tells him’

Exclusive | Poland’s Secretary of State Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski: ‘President Putin pays attention to what PM Modi tells him’Subscriber Only

December 2, 2025 09:42 IST

Putin is the biggest obstacle to peace. Trump is trying to achieve peace, says Poland’s Secretary of State

PM targets Opp, says Parliament for delivery, not drama

Winter Session begins: PM Modi targets Opposition, says Parliament for delivery, not dramaSubscriber Only

December 2, 2025 05:00 IST

His remarks drew angry responses from Opposition parties, with the Congress alleging that Modi was the “biggest dramebaaz” and that his statement was “nothing but hyp­o­crisy”.

Govt cleared school funds for Kerala after it signed PM-SHRI MoU, show answers in LS

Govt cleared school funds for Kerala after it signed PM-SHRI MoU, show answers in Lok Sabha

December 2, 2025 04:40 IST

The Kerala government, in mid-November, placed the implementation of PM-SHRI (Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India) — a central scheme to upgrade select government schools — on hold after a row between ruling allies CPI(M) and CPI.

Real ‘drama’ is not allowing discussion on pressing issues: Opp hits back at PM

Real ‘drama’ is not allowing discussion on pressing issues: Opposition hits back at PM Modi

December 2, 2025 04:34 IST

Reacting to Modi’s remarks, Congress chief and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge said that on the first day of the Winter Session, instead of addressing the key issues, Prime Minister Narendra Modi “has once again delivered his dramabazi”.

Key offenders include Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi, while two individuals have begun one-time settlement negotiations.

Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi among 15 ‘fugitive economic offenders’ who owe Rs 58,000 cr: Govt

December 1, 2025 22:49 IST

The government told Parliament that 15 fugitive economic offenders collectively owe ₹58,082 crore to public sector banks, including principal and interest.

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju being feliciated during the "12th CII Big Picture Summit"

India’s creative economy to get new boost with white paper on policy reforms

December 1, 2025 22:53 IST

Speaking at the opening of two-day summit, Gaurav Banerjee, chair, CII National Council on Media & Entertainment and MD & CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India, called for specialised creative institutions, stronger industry–academia partnerships, regional creative clusters, and urgent public–private collaboration to unlock the next chapter of growth.

parliament

Winter Session Day 1: Lok Sabha passes Manipur GST Bill, FM moves bills to repurpose levies on tobacco

December 1, 2025 22:30 IST

As Opposition members continued to demonstrate in the well of the House demanding a discussion on the SIR being carried out in 12 states and Union Territories, the Chair then called BJP member Shashank Mani, who spoke in support of the Bill.

CPI(M) leaders deny wrongdoing, saying KIIFB followed all norms and regularly reported to the RBI.

ED notices to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, former minister Thomas Isaac over masala bond probeSubscriber Only

December 1, 2025 22:09 IST

Former IAS officer has also been issued notice in connection with alleged FEMA violations.

winter

Harsher winter awaits Central, Northwest India: IMDSubscriber Only

December 1, 2025 21:41 IST

Mohapatra was speaking during the monthly temperature and rainfall forecast release for the winter season.

Parliament Winter Session 2025

Members must not cross ‘Lakshman rekha’, will protect your rightful claims: Vice-PresidentSubscriber Only

December 2, 2025 04:27 IST

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan said that leaders must also uphold parliamentary norms, “just as players always respect the referees, we also must respect the institutions”.

The suspect, identified as Prakash Singh, alias Badal, was allegedly working for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and leaking the information across the border for monetary gains.

Punjab man arrested for ‘leaking sensitive information’ to Pakistan’s ISISubscriber Only

December 1, 2025 21:59 IST

Inspector General of Police (Intelligence) Prafull Kumar told The Indian Express this is the fourth espionage-related arrest in Rajasthan since Operation Sindoor, and that interrogation has yielded more leads in the case.

sonia rahul gandhi

Winter Session: Amid heated first day, BJP corners Congress over National Herald ‘loot’

December 1, 2025 20:07 IST

The Congress was swift to hit back with its "national harassment case" jibe. Congress MP and senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi termed the case as the BJP's recycled obsession.

Cyclone Ditwah in Chennai

Cyclone Ditwah: Schools, colleges in Chennai, other districts closed tomorrow, exams deferred amid heavy rain

December 1, 2025 20:08 IST

Under the influence of the weakening system, parts of Andhra Pradesh are also expected to receive heavy rainfall till December 3, the IMD added.

. Interim and final compensation processes for victims and survivors have also been initiated.

All probable causes leading to Air India plane crash being investigated: Govt

December 1, 2025 19:39 IST

The civil aviation ministry has said that all possible causes behind the fatal Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad are under investigation, stressing that the preliminary report reflects only initial evidence.

express catch-up 5 stories you must read today, December 1

5 stories you must read today, December 1: From Sanchar Saathi to be pre-installed on all phones to son expressing concern over Imran Khan’s health and more

December 1, 2025 19:00 IST

Read about pink police booths in Kolkata, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav’s son getting married in mass wedding and more here.

Pakistan has rebuilt, reactivated 72 terror launchpads along Jammu frontier since Op Sindoor, BSF says

Pakistan has rebuilt, reactivated 72 terror launchpads along Jammu frontier since Op Sindoor, BSF saysSubscriber Only

December 1, 2025 18:14 IST

BSF Deputy Inspector General Vikram Kunwar said at a press conference Saturday that after India caused extensive damage to terror infrastructure and Pakistani border posts during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan adopted a policy to move all terror launch pads from the border to depth areas.

Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar.

Bihar Assembly Day 1: Camaraderie across the aisle, Samrat touches CM’s feet, BJP gets Speaker’s postSubscriber Only

December 1, 2025 17:37 IST

From BJP’s Samrat Choudhary touching CM Nitish Kumar’s feet to former RJD leader Ram Kripal Yadav embracing Tejashwi Yadav, the oath-taking had several highlights.

SIR order

Congress’ ‘biggest dramabaaz’ retort to PM Modi’s ‘drama’ attack on OppositionSubscriber Only

December 1, 2025 17:32 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Parliament is not a place for drama, it is a place for delivery, accusing it of turning the House into a "warm-up arena" for elections or as an outlet to vent out frustration after defeat.

Parliamentary panel seeks 'more stringent policies and guidelines' to stop black-marketing, smuggling and pilferage of fertilisers

Parliamentary panel seeks ‘more stringent policies and guidelines’ to stop black-marketing, smuggling and pilferage of fertilisers

December 1, 2025 17:09 IST

The panel said it would like to explore the feasibility of establishing a nationwide network of laboratories to monitor the quality of fertilisers sold.

kiit suicide

Student from Chhattisgarh found dead in KIIT hostel, 3rd such case this yearSubscriber Only

December 2, 2025 04:18 IST

Preliminary enquiry suggests his alleged relationship with a girl could be the reason.

Bengaluru man deported from Kuwait to Kochi

2 months ago, Bengaluru man deported from Kuwait to Kochi went missing. A body’s discovery confirms family’s worst fearsSubscriber Only

December 17, 2025 17:11 IST

His son, who has been pursuing a habeas corpus petition since October 21, blamed his father’s death on “systemic failure” and asked why he was allowed to leave the govt medical college

bihar assembly mlas to take oath

Dy CMs Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Kumar Sinha, LoP Tejashwi Yadav take oath as 18th Bihar Assembly session begins

December 1, 2025 13:33 IST

The election for the Speaker is scheduled for December 2, followed by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s joint address on December 3 at the central hall of the assembly’s annex building.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi speaking at a rally in East Champaran.

‘Drama’ is not allowing discussion on pressing issues: Priyanka Gandhi on PM Modi’s remark ahead of Parliament session

December 1, 2025 13:35 IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "delivery, not drama" statement ahead of Parliament session, and said discussing pressing issues is not drama.

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