Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the state will offer student athletes 25% attendance concession and 10 grace marks in schools and colleges. This move aims to reduce academic stress and boost participation in sports. He also highlighted the funding for medalists and the state's ongoing support for sports at the Karnataka Olympic Association awards ceremony.
A speeding car hit a couple walking their dog in Vasai, Maharashtra, killing their pet. The incident, captured on CCTV, happened on November 25. The couple was injured, and the driver, Santosh Shinde, took them to a hospital. Their dog, Raja, died from his injuries three days later. An FIR has been filed, and the driver faces charges of rash driving and endangerment.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL) has won a ₹504 crore solar project in Rajasthan from a private Independent Power Producer (IPP). The project includes building a 305 MW AC solar plant. SWREL’s portfolio now exceeds 20.7 GWp of solar projects across 28 countries.
The Indian rupee dropped to an all-time low after new data showed the country’s economy grew at its slowest pace in almost two years. The rupee lost 0.2%, reaching 84.6637 per dollar. Meanwhile, bonds gained as traders started to expect the central bank might cut interest rates sooner than expected. The bond yield fell to 6.62%, as traders anticipated moves by the Reserve Bank of India to boost the economy.
A man from Hyderabad lost Rs 8.14 crore to fraudsters who posed as stock traders. The scammers used fake trading apps and promised high returns. Two suspects, Rahul Dangi and Rahul Bhoi, were arrested in connection with the crime. Investigations revealed that the accused were involved in several other fraud cases across India.
Businessman Raj Kundra responded to recent ED raids on his properties, part of a money laundering probe linked to a porn network case. He rejected the sensational media coverage and confirmed he is fully cooperating with the investigation. Kundra also spoke out against the media for dragging his wife, actress Shilpa Shetty, into the matter, calling it unacceptable.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy shared that 92% of the state's caste survey is now complete. He also spoke about Congress's ongoing commitment to social justice and upholding constitutional values. At the 'Samvidhan Rakshak Abhiyaan' in Delhi, Reddy praised leaders like Nehru, Ambedkar, and Gandhi for their efforts to support marginalized communities and highlighted the importance of the caste census for ensuring fair rights distribution.
TARC Limited has sold half of its luxury residential project, TARC ISHVA, worth ₹1,350 crore, just two months after launching in September 2024. The project is located on Golf Course Extension Road in Gurugram and offers premium homes with views of the Aravali Hills. TARC credits the strong sales to its focus on customer needs and expects the rest of the units to sell quickly.
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath highlights India’s diversity as both a strength and challenge, contrasting it with Europe's uniformity. In a post on X, Kamath expressed amazement at how India, with its vast differences in language, culture, and food, has come together. He warned against oversimplifying India’s market potential and shared insights on addressing environmental issues through linking property values to air and water quality.
Videos showing teenagers attacking commuters at Tamil Nadu's Hindu College Railway Station have caused public outrage. The attackers, using plastic pipes, injured a passenger before walking away. Three suspects have been detained, and investigations are ongoing. Authorities have promised to increase security at suburban stations to keep commuters safe.