Revised data series won’t have big impact on GDP growth estimates: Govt

IANS | December 23, 2025 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) does not expect a significant change in India’s GDP growth estimates after the release of the revised national accounts series in February next year, MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg said on Tuesday.

CBI brings back wanted narcotics smuggler from UAE

IANS | December 23, 2025 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in collaboration with the ministries of External Affairs and Home Affairs, has successfully coordinated the return of wanted fugitive Ritik Bajaj from the UAE on Tuesday, officials said.

Congress questions timing of JP Nadda's claim on 2013 Maoist attack

IANS | December 23, 2025 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) As BJP National President J.P. Nadda alleged the involvement of some Congress leaders in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati Maoist attack, the party's media in-charge, Pawan Khera, questioned the timing of the "childish claims" made by the Union Health Minister.

Sensex ends flat, Nifty inches higher

IANS | December 23, 2025 4:00 PM

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Indian equity benchmark indices ended on a mixed note on Tuesday, as weakness in information technology stocks weighed on the market, even as buying in financial, FMCG and metal shares provided some support.