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Day: January 6, 2026

High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail of Organised Gambling Mafia ‘Lal Maharaj’; Police Intensify Efforts for Arrest

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Bilaspur/Mungeli : In a significant development against organised gambling networks in Chhattisgarh, the Hon’ble Chhattisgarh High Court, Bilaspur, has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of notorious gambling kingpin Yogendra Sharma alias “Lal Maharaj”. Following the court’s strict stance, Mungeli Police have intensified efforts to arrest the accused. The case pertains to Crime No. 66/2025 registered … Read more

Surajpur | Special Article: From Empowered Mindset to Self-Reliance — Women of Surajpur Playing a Key Role in Nutrition Production

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Surajpur ।  The foundation of economic empowerment lies in a strong and positive mindset. Determination, self-confidence, and consistent effort pave the way for success. Women associated with self-help groups (SHGs) in Surajpur district have translated this belief into action, setting a powerful example of self-reliance. These women are not only empowering themselves economically but are … Read more

Raipur: Government Committed to Balanced, Inclusive and Planned Urban Development, Says Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai

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Raipur।  Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday said that the Chhattisgarh government is firmly committed to ensuring balanced, inclusive and well-planned development of cities, keeping pace with rapid urbanization in the state. The Chief Minister chaired a high-level review meeting at Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, to assess the overall development of Bilaspur Municipal Corporation and … Read more

Government Committed to Ensuring Holistic Development of Bastar Region, Says Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai

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Raipur ।  Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday reiterated the Chhattisgarh government’s strong commitment to ensuring the holistic development of the Bastar region. He stated that inclusive growth of Bastar remains the state government’s top priority. The Chief Minister was interacting with elected representatives from remote gram panchayats of Sukma district, who had arrived … Read more

Teacher Reaches School in Intoxicated State, Video Goes Viral; DEO Orders Suspension

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Mungeli: A sensational incident that has severely dented the credibility of the district education department has come to light in Mungeli district of Chhattisgarh. An assistant teacher posted at Government Primary School, Lakhasar, under the Lormi development block, allegedly reached the school in an intoxicated state. The incident reportedly occurred on January 5, 2026, and … Read more

HDFC Bank Shares Slide 5% in Two Days, Fall Below 200-DMA; Analysts Advise Caution, Not Panic

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New Delhi: HDFC Bank shares have come under sharp selling pressure over the past two trading sessions, weighing on broader market sentiment. On Tuesday, the stock declined 2.2 per cent, extending its two-day fall to about 4.5 per cent. From its record high of ₹1,020, touched on October 23, 2025, the stock has corrected nearly … Read more

No Threat to Indians in Iran, Says Tehran’s Envoy After MEA Travel Advisory

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New Delhi: A day after India issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, Tehran’s envoy to New Delhi on Tuesday assured that the situation in the country is under control and that Indian nationals face no threat. Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, said that Indian citizens living in … Read more

Neeraj Jalota Takes Charge as Regional Executive Director, NTPC Western Region–II

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Raipur: Neeraj Jalota has assumed charge as the Regional Executive Director of NTPC Western Region–II at NTPC Nava Raipur with effect from January 6, 2026. He will also continue to hold the additional responsibility of Executive Director – Unified Shared Service Centre (USSC) at NTPC Nava Raipur. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from Punjab University, Mr. … Read more

Five IPOs to Open This Week; Grey Market Premiums Signal Up to 70% Listing Gains

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The Indian primary market is set for an action-packed week as five Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are scheduled to open for subscription, offering investors a wide range of opportunities across different sectors. Early market indicators suggest strong enthusiasm, with Grey Market Premiums (GMPs) pointing to potential listing gains of up to 70% for select issues. … Read more

NVIDIA May Revive GeForce RTX 3060 Amid Growing DRAM Shortages

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In a surprising move that reflects the growing pressure on the PC hardware market, NVIDIA is reportedly planning to bring back the GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, which was officially discontinued in August 2024. The rumored decision comes as the industry struggles with severe DRAM shortages and rapidly rising memory costs driven largely by the explosive … Read more

Global Memory Shortage Raises Alarm Across Tech Industry, Says Samsung Co-CEO

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The global technology industry is facing a serious and unprecedented memory shortage, and its impact is now being felt across nearly every sector of consumer and enterprise electronics. Samsung’s Co-CEO TM Roh has issued a strong warning, stating that “no company is immune” to the ongoing crisis, which is disrupting supply chains, increasing prices, and … Read more

3D Artists Recreate Vuvalini Bike From Mad Max: Fury Road With Stunning Detail

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In an impressive fan-driven collaboration, 3D artists Shantanu Mishra and Alps Chikodikar have recreated the iconic Vuvalini bike from Mad Max: Fury Road, bringing cinematic realism to a production-quality 3D asset using industry-standard tools. The bike, inspired by the 2010 Yamaha R1 used by the Vuvalini warriors in the film, was meticulously modeled by Shantanu … Read more

Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Ceasefire Violation After Border Incident

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Bangkok: Thailand on Tuesday accused Cambodian forces of violating a recently agreed ceasefire after a cross-border incident wounded a Thai soldier, raising fresh concerns over stability along the disputed frontier between the two Southeast Asian neighbors. According to the Thai army, Cambodian troops fired mortar rounds into Thailand’s northeastern Ubon Ratchathani province, injuring one soldier … Read more

📈 Strong Grey Market Buzz Ahead of Bharat Coking Coal IPO Launch Next Week

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New Delhi  The initial public offering (IPO) of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, is generating significant investor excitement as it prepares to open next week. The IPO is set to launch for subscription on January 9, 2026, and will remain open until January 13, marking it as the … Read more

SECL Signs CSR MoUs Worth ₹11.87 Crore to Boost Healthcare, Child Development and Community Welfare in Chhattisgarh

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Bilaspur / Korba: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has taken a major step towards strengthening public welfare infrastructure in Chhattisgarh by signing multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. Through these agreements, SECL has committed a total CSR expenditure of nearly ₹11.87 crore aimed at improving healthcare facilities, early childhood … Read more

Free YouTube Premium–Like Experience with Jio: No Jio SIM or Recharge Required, Here’s How It Works

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New Delhi: What if you could enjoy YouTube Premium features without spending a single rupee? Reliance Jio has made this possible in a simple way—without requiring a Jio SIM card or any special recharge. Users can now access key YouTube Premium–like features through JioSphere, a web browser developed by Jio. The biggest attraction is that … Read more

Box Office Report: ‘Dhurandhar’ Holds Strong Even on Day 32, Remains India’s 5th Biggest Film; Dharmendra’s ‘Ikkis’ Loses Momentum

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Mumbai: Aditya Dhar’s directorial ‘Dhurandhar’ has emerged as a true box-office giant. Even after completing 32 days in theatres, the film continues to dominate despite a slowdown in daily earnings. With this, it has firmly secured its position among the Top 5 highest-grossing films in India. In contrast, last weekend’s release ‘Ikkis’, starring Agastya Nanda … Read more

Millions Deprived of EPF Benefits, Supreme Court Asks Government to Decide Within Four Months

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New Delhi: In an important development for private sector employees, the Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to take a decision within four months on revising the wage ceiling under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) scheme, which has remained unchanged for the last 11 years. A bench comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice A.S. … Read more