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Russian President Vladimir Putin

Putin offers $1 billion from frozen assets to Trump-backed ‘Board of Peace’

Russian leader signals readiness to release seized funds for Gaza oversight and Ukraine rebuilding, even as Moscow weighs formal participation.

Shark Tank India

Shark Tank India 5: Anupam Mittal rips into pitcher over ‘doctor’ claim

Ahead of the Season 5 premiere, a fiery promo shows Mittal and Aman Gupta grilling a Jaipur-based influencer for calling himself a doctor, setting the tone for a high-voltage season.

Shark Tank

Shark Tank India 5 returns with bigger bets, new sharks and massive money power

Sony’s hit business reality show premieres January 5, bringing fresh investors alongside familiar faces to hunt India’s next unicorns.

tobacco products

India to impose higher excise duty and health cess on tobacco, pan masala from February 1

New tax regime to replace GST compensation cess, signaling a tougher stance on sin products.

commercial LPG users

Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by ₹111 on New Year, steepest rise since June 2025

19-kg commercial cylinder rates hit new highs amid mixed fuel price moves; domestic LPG prices remain steady.

GST

Govt resists GST cut plea on air purifiers, questions petition’s intent

Union government stresses procedural rigor, says medical device classification lies with Health Ministry — not GST Council.

Election Commission of India

Corporate funding triples after electoral bonds scrapped, BJP corners ₹3,112 crore

Trust-based political donations surge to ₹3,811 crore in 2024–25, with over 82% flowing to the ruling party as transparent funding replaces anonymity.