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Gulmarg hotels withdraw HC pleas after J&K govt dispels eviction fears on lease expiry
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SRINAGAR: J&K high court has allowed the withdrawal of petitions by hotels facing eviction from Gulmarg properties on the expiry of their lease after the UT govt assured the court that it is open to a fair and v Read More
Bus Body Code issue: Rahul flags cost burden; Gadkari stresses safety
NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari had surprise visitors at his chamber in the Lok Sabha. Read More
Tharoor-Led Parliamentary Panel Questions Centre On Iran War, Asks For Clarity On India Impact
MEA officials briefed MPs on the West Asia conflict, including maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz where at least 22 ships are reportedly stuck in a queue awaiting passage
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Search ops launched in 3 J&K districts; GOC IX Corps visits Kathua
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JAMMU: Security forces launched cordon-and-search operations in three J&K districts — Rajouri, Doda, and Poonch — following inputs about suspected terrorist movement, officials said Wednesday. Read More
How Ukrainian Combat Veterans Ran A Drone Warfare Network Via India | Exclusive Details
A crackdown was executed across two major transport hubs, catching the operatives as they attempted to flee the country
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Sony removes 135,000 ‘deepfakes’ of its artists’ music
The company says the proliferation of AI has enabled people to upload fake songs to streaming sites. Read More
Dune releases new trailer as it gears up for box office battle with Avengers
The final part of the sci-fi trilogy is set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Read More
Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey
The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets. Read More
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Movie Review and Release Live Updates
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is set for the massive theatrical release on March 19, 2026, with paid previews slated for a day earlier on March 18, 2026 (today). Read More
‘Prathichaya’ Vs ‘Drishyam 3’ clash is on
Nivin Pauly’s political thriller ‘Prathichaya’ is set for a March 26, 2026 release, promising a narrative of legacy and destiny. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Early Numbers Hint At Higher Fitment Factor, Bigger Pay Revision
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Recent Dearness Allowance (DA) figures have given central government employees their first clear indication of what the fitment factor under the proposed 8th Pay Commission Read More
From 20% TDS To Rs 5,000 Fine: What Happens If You Miss Tax Deadlines
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As of January 1, 2026, failure to link PAN with Aadhaar renders the PAN inoperative, preventing taxpayers from filing Income Tax Returns (ITR), processing pending returns, o Read More
EPFO 3.0 Is Here: How You Can Access PF Services Online In Minutes
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The government has shared fresh updates in Lok Sabha on EPFO 3.0, focusing on how technology is making provident fund services faster and easier for users. Read More
Stock Markets End Higher, Sensex Rises Over 600 Points, Nifty Tests 23,800
The Indian benchmark indices ended higher on Wednesday as the Sensex ended over 600 points higher at 76,704 and the Nifty settled more than 196 points at 23,777. Read More
Crypto’s Real Power Play Isn’t Bitcoin, It’s Stablecoins Driving Liquidity
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For much of its early history, the crypto market had a peculiar problem. Traders could buy Bitcoin or Ether. Read More
Flight rerouting drives corporate travel costs up to 2x for Indian companies
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are reshaping corporate travel strategies for Indian businesses, with a growing focus on route safety and operational certainty over traditional cost-saving measures. Read More
StarDream Cruises introduces Bhajan Jamming experience aboard genting dream sailings
StarDream Cruises has announced the introduction of a Bhajan Jamming experience onboard Genting Dream, bringing a participatory devotional music format to cruise travel. Read More
Polar Latitudes adds ‘Discoverer’ to fleet, expands Antarctic expedition Programme
Polar Latitudes Expeditions has announced the addition of a new expedition vessel, Discoverer, to its fleet, marking a strategic expansion of its Antarctic cruise programme. Read More
Gulmarg hotels withdraw HC pleas after J&K govt dispels eviction fears on lease expiry
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SRINAGAR: J&K high court has allowed the withdrawal of petitions by hotels facing eviction from Gulmarg properties on the expiry of their lease after the UT govt assured the court that it is open to a fair and v Read More
Bus Body Code issue: Rahul flags cost burden; Gadkari stresses safety
NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari had surprise visitors at his chamber in the Lok Sabha. Read More
Tharoor-Led Parliamentary Panel Questions Centre On Iran War, Asks For Clarity On India Impact
MEA officials briefed MPs on the West Asia conflict, including maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz where at least 22 ships are reportedly stuck in a queue awaiting passage
Go to Source
Read More
Search ops launched in 3 J&K districts; GOC IX Corps visits Kathua
Image used for representative purposes
JAMMU: Security forces launched cordon-and-search operations in three J&K districts — Rajouri, Doda, and Poonch — following inputs about suspected terrorist movement, officials said Wednesday. Read More
How Ukrainian Combat Veterans Ran A Drone Warfare Network Via India | Exclusive Details
A crackdown was executed across two major transport hubs, catching the operatives as they attempted to flee the country
Go to Source
Read More
Sony removes 135,000 ‘deepfakes’ of its artists’ music
The company says the proliferation of AI has enabled people to upload fake songs to streaming sites. Read More
Dune releases new trailer as it gears up for box office battle with Avengers
The final part of the sci-fi trilogy is set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Read More
Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey
The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets. Read More
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Movie Review and Release Live Updates
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is set for the massive theatrical release on March 19, 2026, with paid previews slated for a day earlier on March 18, 2026 (today). Read More
‘Prathichaya’ Vs ‘Drishyam 3’ clash is on
Nivin Pauly’s political thriller ‘Prathichaya’ is set for a March 26, 2026 release, promising a narrative of legacy and destiny. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Early Numbers Hint At Higher Fitment Factor, Bigger Pay Revision
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Recent Dearness Allowance (DA) figures have given central government employees their first clear indication of what the fitment factor under the proposed 8th Pay Commission Read More
From 20% TDS To Rs 5,000 Fine: What Happens If You Miss Tax Deadlines
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
As of January 1, 2026, failure to link PAN with Aadhaar renders the PAN inoperative, preventing taxpayers from filing Income Tax Returns (ITR), processing pending returns, o Read More
EPFO 3.0 Is Here: How You Can Access PF Services Online In Minutes
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The government has shared fresh updates in Lok Sabha on EPFO 3.0, focusing on how technology is making provident fund services faster and easier for users. Read More
Stock Markets End Higher, Sensex Rises Over 600 Points, Nifty Tests 23,800
The Indian benchmark indices ended higher on Wednesday as the Sensex ended over 600 points higher at 76,704 and the Nifty settled more than 196 points at 23,777. Read More
Crypto’s Real Power Play Isn’t Bitcoin, It’s Stablecoins Driving Liquidity
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
For much of its early history, the crypto market had a peculiar problem. Traders could buy Bitcoin or Ether. Read More
Flight rerouting drives corporate travel costs up to 2x for Indian companies
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are reshaping corporate travel strategies for Indian businesses, with a growing focus on route safety and operational certainty over traditional cost-saving measures. Read More
StarDream Cruises introduces Bhajan Jamming experience aboard genting dream sailings
StarDream Cruises has announced the introduction of a Bhajan Jamming experience onboard Genting Dream, bringing a participatory devotional music format to cruise travel. Read More
Polar Latitudes adds ‘Discoverer’ to fleet, expands Antarctic expedition Programme
Polar Latitudes Expeditions has announced the addition of a new expedition vessel, Discoverer, to its fleet, marking a strategic expansion of its Antarctic cruise programme. Read More
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EU leaders soften stance, likely to back plan to send naval ships to West Asia
According to a draft statement, EU ambassadors have signaled support for increasing the naval presence, while emphasising that operations must remain strictly within the mandates of missions established before the current conflict. Read More
Gulmarg hotels withdraw HC pleas after J&K govt dispels eviction fears on lease expiry
Representative image
SRINAGAR: J&K high court has allowed the withdrawal of petitions by hotels facing eviction from Gulmarg properties on the expiry of their lease after the UT govt assured the court that it is open to a fair and v Read More
Bus Body Code issue: Rahul flags cost burden; Gadkari stresses safety
NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari had surprise visitors at his chamber in the Lok Sabha. Read More
Tharoor-Led Parliamentary Panel Questions Centre On Iran War, Asks For Clarity On India Impact
MEA officials briefed MPs on the West Asia conflict, including maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz where at least 22 ships are reportedly stuck in a queue awaiting passage
Go to Source
Read More
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