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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has recently identified several concerns plaguing the SME space such as misuse of IPO proceeds, fund diversion, promoter exits and market misconduct. These issues pose threats to investor protection and market integrity.

Noida Police uncovered a fake call centre operating in Sector 63, arresting 32 individuals, including 17 women, on Saturday. The suspects, posing as representatives of 'Country Holiday Travel India Limited,' allegedly lured victims with attractive holiday packages and defrauded them out of lakhs of rupees. During the raid, law enforcement confiscated four laptops, three monitors, three keyboards, three CPUs, four chargers, two routers, three switches, three iPads, a mobile phone, and documents related to the fraudulent activities.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is returning home after his meeting with Donald Trump without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on all products from the major American trading partner

Amit Shah on Sunday greeted the Border Security Force (BSF) on its raising day and said that the soldiers of the Central Armed Police Force stand as a resolute shield, safeguarding the honour and aspirations of India with unwavering determination. Shah took to X to share his wishes to the border guarding force, which is responsible for guarding 3,323 km of India-Pakistan and 4,096 km of India-Bangladesh border, on the event pointing that the the courage, selflessness, and willingness of BSF personnel to make the ultimate sacrifice epitomize the spirit of service to the nation. Shah said that the indomitable valour and sacrifices of BSF personnel have not only fortified India's borders but also inspired generations of patriots to uphold the ideals of a flourishing and secure nation.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. President-elect Donald Trump is known for grandiose statements, a larger-than-life persona and a fondness for unpredictability. His counterpart on the other side of the Atlantic couldn’t be more different in political style.

Radhika Merchant and Anand Piramal were among the high-profile attendees at Dua Lipa’s concert in Mumbai on Saturday evening. The daughter-in-law and son-in-law of billionaire power couple Mukesh and Nita Ambani were seen arriving at the venue. Radhika, married to Mukesh and Nita Ambani’s younger son Anant Ambani, and Anand, married to their daughter Isha Ambani, were spotted entering the venue in different cars, along with a fleet of security vehicles. The video was shared by the Instagram handle of ETimes The concert, headlined by Grammy-winning singer Dua Lipa, marks the second edition of the Zomato Feeding India Concert. Held at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai, the event also featured performances by artists like Jonita Gandhi, Talwiinder, and others.

Donald Trump says a surprise meeting with Justin Trudeau at his Florida home was “very productive,” after the prime minister flew down to discuss the growing threat of American tariffs on Canadian goods, the border and national defence.On Friday evening, Trudeau landed in Florida and travelled to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club for a hastily arranged dinner and discussion with the United States’ incoming president that a senior Canadian government source said was successful.In a post on his social media site, Truth Social, Trump said the meeting between the two had gone well.“I just had a very productive meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, where we discussed many important topics that will require both Countries to work together to address,” Trump wrote.He said the two had discussed the illegal fentanyl and the toxic drug overdose crisis, as well as what Trump called “the massive trade deficit” between the United States and Canada.“I made it very clear that the United States will no longer sit idly by as our Citizens become victims to the scourge of this Drug Epidemic, caused mainly by the Drug Cartels, and Fentanyl pouring in from China,” Trump wrote. “Too much death and hardship!”A senior Canadian government source told Global News the meeting, which ran from around 7:45 p.m.

Hamas's armed wing published a video Saturday of an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. In the video, whose date cannot be verified, Edan Alexander addresses US President-elect Donald Trump in English and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Hebrew. He calls on Israelis to put pressure on the government to secure the release of the hostages seized on October 7.

Justin Trudeau said Saturday he had an «excellent conversation» with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club after the president-elect's threat to impose significant tariffs on two of America's leading trade partners raised alarms in Ottawa and Mexico City. It was unclear, as Trudeau headed back to Canada from Florida, whether the conversation had alleviated Trump's concerns. A person familiar with the details of the leaders' hastily arranged meeting Friday night said it was a «positive wide-ranging dinner that lasted three hours.» The official, who was not authorised to discuss the matter publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, said topics included trade, border security, fentanyl, defence, Ukraine, NATO, China, the Mideast and pipelines, as well as the the Group of Seven (G7) meeting in Canada next year. The Republican president-elect has threatened to impose tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico if the countries don't stop what he called the flow of drugs and migrants across their borders. He said he would impose a 25 per cent tax on all products entering the US from Canada and Mexico as one of his first executive orders when he takes office in January.

BJP) on Saturday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after an alleged attack on former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by a bus marshal during his padyatra in the national capital. Speaking to ANI, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva claimed that the accused was a local AAP worker. «I have been saying since day one that Arvind Kejriwal will orchestrate such incidents to gain sympathy. As per the information, it was just water, and the individual involved is their local worker. He was caught in an intoxicated state. This is a political drama, a display of disappointment and hopelessness. Nothing is working for them now, so they resort to such cliched moves. The police should take action against whoever is responsible. The investigation will reveal that he is an AAP worker,» he said.

Gautam Adani responded by saying that this is not the first time the company has faced such challeneges and every attack made us stronger. «We had our successes, our challenges were even bigger. These challenges have not broken us. They made us tougher. We will rise stronger, said Adani while addressing the 51st Gem & Jewellery Awards, Jaipur. „Less than 2 weeks back, we faced allegations from the US. This is not the first time we faced such challenges. What I can tell you is that every attack makes us stronger,“ said Adani. U.S. authorities accused Adani, 62, his nephew and executive director Sagar Adani and managing director of Adani Green, Vneet S. Jaain, of being part of a scheme to pay bribes of $265 million to secure Indian solar power supply contracts, and misleading U.S. investors during fund raises there.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), a Democratic Congresswoman from New York, is being discussed as a potential leader for the party in 2028. Her strong connection with voters through social media and grassroots campaigns has made her a prominent figure in U.S. politics. Monica Crowley, a former Trump Treasury official, recently acknowledged AOC’s influence on Fox News, warning Republicans not to underestimate her. Crowley noted, “She’s young, vibrant, attractive… and has real grassroots support.” AOC's ability to directly engage with voters has positioned her as a key figure in shaping the future of the Democratic Party.

Dr K Sudhakar has urged the Union Government to expand the scope of PM Fasal Bima Yojana and PM-Kisan Yojana by bringing additional agricultural activities within their purview. Chikkaballapur constituency near Bengaluru is home to a range of farming activities including sericulture, livestock, dairying and aquaculture. The two flagship insurance schemes have had a profound impact on the lives of Indian farmers, the BJP MP said participating in a discussion in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Arvind Kejriwal was allegedly attacked as a man tried to throw unidentified liquid on him. The person was later held by his security staff. On the attack on former Delhi CM and AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj says, «BJP leaders carry our rallies in all states, they are never attacked… There are continuous attacks on Arvind Kejriwal… BJP attacked him in Nangloi. He was attacked in Chhatarpur… The law and order in Delhi have collapsed and the central government and the Home Minister are not doing anything...»

«Terrorists always try to strengthen their security protocol. They minimise communication which creates gaps in intelligence gathering. »But, all the agencies analyse whatever inputs they get to identify their hideouts and their supporters so as to neutralise them," Yadav said.

Gold Loans: Bank loans secured by gold jewelry have seen a dramatic 50.4% increase in the first seven months of this fiscal year, ending October 18, 2024. This surge contrasts sharply with other personal loan categories, which experienced single-digit growth, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Total outstanding gold loans reached Rs 1,54,282 crore by October 18, up from Rs 1,02,562 crore in March 2024. This represents a 56% year-on-year increase, compared to 13% in October 2023. Bankers attribute this rise to multiple factors, including borrowers moving from non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to banks and a preference for secured loans over unsecured options. Bank loans to NBFCs have decreased by 0.7% to Rs 1.5 lakh crore during the same period.

A group of youngsters, meanwhile, staged a demonstration here, reiterating their demand for age relaxation and rescheduling of the examination. «A total of 5,59,135 candidates are scheduled to appear in the exams for 4,002 posts of constables (home department) to be held on December 1, December 8 and December 22,» Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Recruitment Board (SSRB) Chairperson Indu Kanwal Chib said at a meeting here.

Congress MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who arrived on a two day visit to Kerala after her maiden electoral win, on Saturday attacked the BJP by accusing it of not following usual democratic norms even in political fights. Priyanka compared the BJP's behaviour with the landslides that hit Wayanad in July, saying just like the natural disaster the saffron party's conduct knows no rules, offers no explanations and follows no democratic norms that are normally adhered to in political fights. «The political challenges we face (from the BJP) today are like the landslides. There are no rules. There are no explanations.»

Mumbai Police on Saturday invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the murder of Bab Siddique murder case. Baba Siddique was an NCP leader who was shot dead by three assailants near his son, MLA Zeeshan Siddique's, office in Mumbai's Nirmal Nagar on October 12. So far, the police have arrested 26 accused, while 3 more people are wanted by the authorities.

Kerala state government public and restricted holidays 2025; check full list According to an order dated November 22, 2024, by the Government of Tamil Nadu, “The Government of Tamil Nadu pass the following orders regarding the observance of Holidays in the State of Tamil Nadu for the year 2025: