Inflows into gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surged over 200 per cent in December 2025, led by a sharp rally in gold prices and on safe-haven demand for the yellow metal amid an uncertain global environment. During the month, gold ETF inflows hit a record high of Rs 11,647 crore, a jump of 211 per cent...

LUCKNOW: Lucknow police on Friday arrested the resident doctor of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) accused of repeatedly raping a junior colleague on the false promise of marriage, forcing her to undergo an abortion, and coercing her into religious conversion. Rameezuddin alias Rameez (31) was nabbed near the city station by a joint team comprising...

Image for representational purposes | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStock Multiple tremors jolted parts of Gujarat’s Saurashtra region between Thursday night (January 8, 2026) and Friday (Janaury 9) afternoon, triggering panic among residents of three talukas in Rajkot district. No loss of life or damage to property has been reported so far, officials said. At least...

PUBLIC SERVICE broadcaster Prasar Bharati Friday launched a dedicated 30-minute prime time slot for digital creators to showcase their content five days a week on DD News and its digital platforms under a revenue-sharing model. The initiative will feature content ranging from two minutes to 10 minutes sourced from applications vetted by an independent team...

Panic gripped a busy Jaipur neighbourhood late Friday night when a speeding Audi car went out of control, ploughing into pedestrians and roadside vendors, killing one person and injuring at least 16 others in a scene witnesses described as “sheer chaos.” The crash occurred near Kharabas Circle in the Journalist Colony area of Jaipur, where...

GHAZIABAD: A 23-year-old man who works at a restaurant in the Madhuban Bapudham area was arrested for allegedly spitting on chapatis before putting it in the tandoor on Thursday night. According to Suryabali Maurya, ACP of Kavi Nagar, on Thursday evening, a man walking past Avon Chicken Point noticed the cook spitting on the bread...

“Schools should encourage innovation, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking from an early age among children,” said Abhay Jere, Vice-Chairman of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Chief Innovation Officer, Ministry of Education. Addressing the ‘Innovation, Design & Entrepreneurship (IDE)’ Bootcamp for principals and teachers of PM SHRI Schools held at Presidency University, he said,...

India is full of amazing places for solo travellers, thanks to its varied landscapes, rich cultures, and long history. Whether you want quiet moments by a river, hikes in the Himalayas, time among ancient ruins, or peaceful beaches, you’ll find safe and memorable experiences here. In 2026, these five destinations are especially great for their...

An unidentified speaker discusses the Enforcement Directorate’s raid on a political strategist associated with the Trinamool Congress, calling the action ‘obviously political, camouflaged as law enforcement.’ The speaker questions the timing of the raid, which revives a 2020 case just months before an election, without any prior notice or questioning of the individual. The speaker...

Kevin Pietersen and Brendon McCullum (Photos by Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After England suffered a heavy 4-1 Ashes series loss to Australia, former England star Kevin Pietersen has spoken out and called for changes in the national coaching setup. Pietersen believes England should think about bringing back former head coach Andy Flower and see him...