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Private Equity investment in India slows in 2025, but long-term outlook remains strong: KPMG

New Delhi, Dec. 22 -- The Private Equity (PE) investment in India has been relatively soft in 2025 primarily been driven by concerns about US tariff policies and other geopolitical issue, said a KPMG ... Read More


Kabaddi Champions League unveils official rulebook, brings new excitement to competitive kabaddi

Sonipat, Dec. 22 -- The Kabaddi Champions League launched its official rulebook to bring forward a more structured, organised, fair and professional competition, according to a press release. The KCL... Read More


Kirana Stores meet formal economy, with over 70 crore QR codes; redefining merchant retail in 2025: Report

New Delhi, Dec. 22 -- India's traditional kirana stores are rapidly integrating into the formal economy as the country's digital payments infrastructure deepens, with over 70 crore active QR codes now... Read More


Hansi becomes Haryana's 23rd district

Chandigarh, Dec. 22 -- The Haryana government has issued a notification making Hansi a separate district, effective from today, Monday. With this, the state now has a total of 23 districts. In its st... Read More


Akhilesh Yadav claims MGNREGA cards were deleted in various states, calls BJP "anti-poor"

Lucknow, Dec. 22 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav on Monday slammed the BJP government, alleging that under its rule, "hatred, inflation, unemployment, and corruption are increasing uncon... Read More


'Unavoidable circumstances': Bangladesh halts visa services in 3 Indian cities

India, Dec. 22 -- The Bangladesh high commission in New Delhi suspended visa services for an indefinite period on Monday after a small group of protesters gathered near the mission, people familiar wi... Read More


Bangladesh suspends visa services in 3 Indian cities; Cites 'unforeseen circumstances'

India, Dec. 22 -- The Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi on Monday suspended all consular services and visa issuance until further notice as it cited unforeseen circumstances, Bangladesh daily Protho... Read More


Tamannaah Bhatia was the original choice for Dhurandhar song Shararat, but Aditya Dhar rejected her for this reason

India, Dec. 22 -- The soundtrack of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar is getting as much attention as the film itself. While the title track and Fa9la have become viral hits, other songs are topping the charts... Read More


MoSPI is set to convene a Pre-release Consultative Workshop on the Base Revision of GDP, CPI and IIP on 23rd December 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

India, Dec. 22 -- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is organizing the Second Pre-release Consultative Workshop on the Base Revision of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), C... Read More


Thailand's Nattaya Boochatham, Rosenan Kanoh announce retirement from International Cricket

Bangkok, Dec. 22 -- Thailand's women's cricket team veteran players Nattaya Boochatham and Rosenan Kanoh have announced their retirements from International Cricket, as confirmed by the International ... Read More