December 24, 2025

ED Charges Syndicate Running Illegal Dabba Trading and Online Betting Across India, Dubai

The Enforcement Directorate has charged a syndicate involved in illegal dabba trading and online betting across Indore, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Dubai. The probe uncovered rigged trading platforms and money laundering worth over ₹400 crore, with assets worth ₹34 crore seized.

December 24, 2025

Gold Price Hits ₹1 Lakh Per Sovereign, Hitting Kerala's Wedding Season Hard

Gold price in Kerala crosses ₹1 lakh per sovereign, disappointing bride families who hoped for a drop. Wedding gold purchases shrink as many switch to imitation jewellery. Some prepared by prepaying jewellery stores to beat the surge.

December 23, 2025

US Economy Grows 4.3% in Q3, Fastest Rise in Two Years

The US economy expanded 4.3% annual rate in July-September, driven by strong consumer spending and soaring exports. This marks the fastest growth in two years and beats forecasts, showing resilience amid inflation and trade shifts.

December 23, 2025

Union Govt Calls Special Gram Sabhas to Promote New VB-G RAM G Job Guarantee Act

The Union government has directed States and UTs to hold gram sabha meetings by Dec 26 to spread awareness about the new VB-G RAM G Act. The Act replaces MGNREGA, boosting rural job days from 100 to 125 but raises state funding to 40% from 10%. Opposition and unions protest the changes strongly.

December 23, 2025

Saudi Central Bank Cuts Banking Fees to Boost Transparency and Digital Access

Saudi Arabia’s Central Bank, SAMA, has cut fees on banking services and capped charges. The move aims to make banking affordable, more transparent, and digital-friendly across the Kingdom.