January 17, 2026

CBI Files FIRs Against Punjab & Sind Bank Ex-Officials Over ₹1,621 Crore Cyclcrime Money Laundering Scam

CBI booked two former Punjab & Sind Bank branch heads for alleged creation of mule accounts that laundered ₹1,621 crore from cybercrime. Fake documents and fictitious firms were used to move illicit funds.

January 17, 2026

AIADMK Chief Palaniswami Avoids Firm Stance on Old Pension Scheme Restoration

AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami says restoring the Old Pension Scheme depends on circumstances. He criticizes DMK for failing to fulfill pension promises. Tamil Nadu recently started a new pension plan mixing old and new schemes.

January 16, 2026

Central Banks Rush to Stockpile Gold as Dollar Wavers and Geopolitical Tensions Rise

Central banks worldwide are rapidly increasing gold reserves amid political uncertainty and a shaky US dollar. Gold prices hit record highs, and many banks are repatriating gold from abroad for safety.

January 16, 2026

Karnataka Plans Record ₹93,000 Crore Borrowing Amid Rising Revenue Deficit

Karnataka faces a ₹19,262 crore revenue deficit in 2025-26 and plans record borrowing of ₹93,000 crore in final quarter. CM Siddaramaiah’s government braces for budget challenges amid GST impact and rising debt.

January 16, 2026

South Delhi Woman Duped of ₹6.9 Crore in 9-Day Digital Arrest Scam

A 69-year-old South Delhi businesswoman lost ₹6.9 crore after fraudsters kept her under digital surveillance and threats for nine days. They posed as police, forcing her to transfer money through RTGS. The scam surfaced after they cut contact, with police now investigating.