December 2025 – Page 11

Locking phone features for missed payments could reduce delinquency and boost credit outreach

By flashtadka.in December 17, 2025

Now that software—on smartphones for example—is vital to most of our livelihoods, the use of non-essential services could be held as ‘digital collateral' for repayments. There are case studies of…

Trump Expands List of Countries Facing Travel Ban Restrictions

By flashtadka.in December 17, 2025

President Donald Trump on Tuesday expanded the list of countries facing travel restrictions in the latest move by his administration to crack down on migration following the shooting of two…

Lionel Messi chants ‘Jai Mata Di’ at Vantara with Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant; Rodrigo de Paul watches in awe; video

By flashtadka.in December 17, 2025

The spiritual side of the Lionel Messi came out on his final leg of the India tour as the Argentine football icon chanted ‘Jai Mata Di’ at Vantara hosted by…

Parliament clears Bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance sector

By flashtadka.in December 17, 2025

Members of the Rajya Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament on December 17, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI A day after the Lok Sabha passed it, the Rajya Sabha…

MoEngage’s Series F swells to $280 mn, eyes AI expansion and acquisitions

By flashtadka.in December 17, 2025

MoEngage has secured an additional $180 million in Series F funding, bringing the total to $280 million. The investment will support its AI product development and expand operations in North…

IFFK 2025: DJ Ahmet — a crowd-pleasing feature on teenage camaraderie

By flashtadka.in December 16, 2025

Ahmet, the titular character in DJ Ahmet, always goes on about his business with his baby brother Naim in tow. From the land that gave rise to geniuses like Emir…

A strong push for women’s security: Seven pink patrol vehicles launched in the city to ensure women’s safety and freedom

By flashtadka.in December 16, 2025

Recently, a 19-year-old, girl miffed with her parents, left her home town Salem and travelled to Coimbatore. As she prepared to spend the night at the bus stand, a team of women cops from the Pink Patrol team stepped in and helped her reunite…

India’s proposal to make AI firms pay for training on the original work of creators will have more losers than winners

By flashtadka.in December 16, 2025

First, let’s consider the AI companies. They will now have to pay a licence fee, which, even if it is a small percentage, will likely be a significant amount since…

Bengal SIR: TMC says draft rolls contradict BJP’s ‘1 crore Rohingyas and Bangladeshis’ claim; Suvendu Adhikari hits back

By flashtadka.in December 16, 2025

The newly published draft electoral rolls for West Bengal, released under the Election Commission’s (EC) Special Intensive Revision (SIR), have immediately become a flashpoint for political conflict. The ruling Trinamool…

Omar Abdullah pledges support for Delhi Capitals after J&K’s player Auqib Nabi Dar gets acquired in IPL auction

By flashtadka.in December 16, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has pledged his support for the Delhi Capitals following the inclusion of Auqib Nabi Dar in the franchise during the IPL 2026 mini-auction.…