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Manikarnika Ghat row: Politics over demolition and clearing drive in Varanasi — what’s the controversy
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NEW DELHI: The controversy over Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi has intensified as the opposition attacked the BJP-led state government over the demolition and clearing drive at one of Hinduism’s most sacred cremation gr Read More
Punjab Police launch ‘Operation Prahar’; raid locations linked to 60 foreign-based gangsters
Punjab Police (File photo)
The Punjab government on Tuesday launched ‘Operation Prahar’, a statewide drive to dismantle the entire ecosystem of organised crime, with over 2,000 police teams conducting raids across the sta Read More
AM Group to build $25 billion GW scale AI compute hub in Uttar Pradesh
AM Group to build USD 25 billion GW scale AI compute hub in Uttar Pradesh
AM Group, the leading energy transition platform backed by the founders of Greenko Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uttar Prades Read More
Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP president: What’s at stake for PM Modi’s ‘boss’ in party
NEW DELHI: Nitin Nabin, who formally took charge as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party today, has his task cut out for him. Read More
Delhi government to construct six lane elevated road in South Delhi at a cost of over Rs 1400 cr
Delhi government to construct six lane elevated road in South Delhi at a cost of over Rs 1400 cr
The Delhi government’s Finance Committee has approved the construction of a new six-lane elevated road in South Delhi, at an esti Read More
Chris Pratt on new film Mercy: I asked to be locked into an executioner’s chair
12 hours ago
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Helen BushbyCulture reporter
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Being locked barefoot in an executioner’s chair sounds uncomfortable, but that is what Chris Pratt requested for his latest film, Mer Read More
The bombshell claims in Brooklyn Beckham’s post – from wedding dress drama to the first dance
16 minutes ago
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It’s the moment the Beckham family feud finally exploded into the spotlight. Read More
In pictures: Valentino’s life and work – and the stars who shared his journey
The late Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has dressed some of the most famous women and men of recent decades. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ box office day 47 (LIVE)
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ has been breaking records at the box office, ever since the film released. Read More
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy: William Shatner jokes about new series; open to returning
In a lighthearted jab at the new Star Trek series ‘Starfleet Academy,’ iconic actor William Shatner, who famously portrayed Captain Kirk, took to social media to share his thoughts. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Big Salary Hike Coming? Central Employees On High Alert Ahead Of 2026
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Central government employees are again looking towards the next major pay revision as speculation around the 8th Pay Commission intensifies ahead of 2026. Read More
PhonePe IPO: Sebi Nod Fuels Hopes Of Biggest Fintech Listing Since Paytm
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Digital payments major PhonePe has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to proceed with its initial public offering, clearing a key regul Read More
The Most Popular Crypto To Watch And Buy In 2026: Blockdag, Solana, Hyperliquid, And Ethereum
The cryptocurrency market is heating up in 2026, with prices rising and traders looking for coins with real potential. Bitcoin continues to hit new highs, drawing attention from around the world. Read More
$25 Billion, 1 GW, And Fully Green: AM Green To Build Massive AI Data Centre In Uttar Pradesh
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AM Green Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with InvestUP, the investment promotion agency of the Uttar Pradesh government, to build a 1 gigawatt (GW) co Read More
Zero Knowledge Proof Set To Crush Polygon And Avalanche, Targeting 7000x Gains In Crypto Market 2026
The global cryptocurrency market currently hovers around $3.22 trillion, showing cautious activity from institutional investors. While Polygon price struggles under $0.16 and Avalanche price faces resistance near $14. Read More
Delhi to get luxury Yamuna cruise from February: Minister Kapil Mishra
From February, Delhiites will be able to experience an international-standard luxury cruise on the Yamuna river, with the city government set to launch a 40-seater cruise as part of its riverfront tourism and recreation plan, Delhi Tourism Minist Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils new global brand platform ‘It’s Different Out Here’
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a global innovator in cruise travel with a legacy of nearly six decades, has unveiled its new brand platform, ‘It’s Different Out Here,’ marking a contemporary evolution of its iconic 1990s tagline. Read More
Thailand plans to establish Disneyland to attract more tourists
The Thai government is considering establishing a Disneyland theme park in the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as part of a broader plan to strengthen tourism and transport infrastructure, according to a report by Bangkok Post. Read More
Kaziranga pilots astro-tourism to extend stays without stressing core park areas
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) is promoting astro-tourism as a way to extend visitor stays without adding pressure on the park’s core wildlife habitats, officials said. Read More
Manikarnika Ghat row: Politics over demolition and clearing drive in Varanasi — what’s the controversy
PTI file photo
NEW DELHI: The controversy over Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi has intensified as the opposition attacked the BJP-led state government over the demolition and clearing drive at one of Hinduism’s most sacred cremation gr Read More
Punjab Police launch ‘Operation Prahar’; raid locations linked to 60 foreign-based gangsters
Punjab Police (File photo)
The Punjab government on Tuesday launched ‘Operation Prahar’, a statewide drive to dismantle the entire ecosystem of organised crime, with over 2,000 police teams conducting raids across the sta Read More
AM Group to build $25 billion GW scale AI compute hub in Uttar Pradesh
AM Group to build USD 25 billion GW scale AI compute hub in Uttar Pradesh
AM Group, the leading energy transition platform backed by the founders of Greenko Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uttar Prades Read More
Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP president: What’s at stake for PM Modi’s ‘boss’ in party
NEW DELHI: Nitin Nabin, who formally took charge as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party today, has his task cut out for him. Read More
Delhi government to construct six lane elevated road in South Delhi at a cost of over Rs 1400 cr
Delhi government to construct six lane elevated road in South Delhi at a cost of over Rs 1400 cr
The Delhi government’s Finance Committee has approved the construction of a new six-lane elevated road in South Delhi, at an esti Read More
Chris Pratt on new film Mercy: I asked to be locked into an executioner’s chair
12 hours ago
ShareSave
Helen BushbyCulture reporter
ShareSave
2025 Amazon Content Services LLC
Being locked barefoot in an executioner’s chair sounds uncomfortable, but that is what Chris Pratt requested for his latest film, Mer Read More
The bombshell claims in Brooklyn Beckham’s post – from wedding dress drama to the first dance
16 minutes ago
ShareSave
Noor NanjiCulture correspondent
ShareSave
Getty Images
It’s the moment the Beckham family feud finally exploded into the spotlight. Read More
In pictures: Valentino’s life and work – and the stars who shared his journey
The late Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has dressed some of the most famous women and men of recent decades. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ box office day 47 (LIVE)
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ has been breaking records at the box office, ever since the film released. Read More
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy: William Shatner jokes about new series; open to returning
In a lighthearted jab at the new Star Trek series ‘Starfleet Academy,’ iconic actor William Shatner, who famously portrayed Captain Kirk, took to social media to share his thoughts. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Big Salary Hike Coming? Central Employees On High Alert Ahead Of 2026
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Central government employees are again looking towards the next major pay revision as speculation around the 8th Pay Commission intensifies ahead of 2026. Read More
PhonePe IPO: Sebi Nod Fuels Hopes Of Biggest Fintech Listing Since Paytm
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Digital payments major PhonePe has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to proceed with its initial public offering, clearing a key regul Read More
The Most Popular Crypto To Watch And Buy In 2026: Blockdag, Solana, Hyperliquid, And Ethereum
The cryptocurrency market is heating up in 2026, with prices rising and traders looking for coins with real potential. Bitcoin continues to hit new highs, drawing attention from around the world. Read More
$25 Billion, 1 GW, And Fully Green: AM Green To Build Massive AI Data Centre In Uttar Pradesh
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
AM Green Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with InvestUP, the investment promotion agency of the Uttar Pradesh government, to build a 1 gigawatt (GW) co Read More
Zero Knowledge Proof Set To Crush Polygon And Avalanche, Targeting 7000x Gains In Crypto Market 2026
The global cryptocurrency market currently hovers around $3.22 trillion, showing cautious activity from institutional investors. While Polygon price struggles under $0.16 and Avalanche price faces resistance near $14. Read More
Delhi to get luxury Yamuna cruise from February: Minister Kapil Mishra
From February, Delhiites will be able to experience an international-standard luxury cruise on the Yamuna river, with the city government set to launch a 40-seater cruise as part of its riverfront tourism and recreation plan, Delhi Tourism Minist Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils new global brand platform ‘It’s Different Out Here’
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a global innovator in cruise travel with a legacy of nearly six decades, has unveiled its new brand platform, ‘It’s Different Out Here,’ marking a contemporary evolution of its iconic 1990s tagline. Read More
Thailand plans to establish Disneyland to attract more tourists
The Thai government is considering establishing a Disneyland theme park in the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as part of a broader plan to strengthen tourism and transport infrastructure, according to a report by Bangkok Post. Read More
Kaziranga pilots astro-tourism to extend stays without stressing core park areas
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) is promoting astro-tourism as a way to extend visitor stays without adding pressure on the park’s core wildlife habitats, officials said. Read More
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