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India envoy Vinay Kwatra hosts top US legislators in Washington
India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra hosted key American lawmakers as he welcomed the consistent, bipartisan support in the US Congress for the deepening partnership between Washington and New Delhi. Read More
BMC election results 2026: Bengaluru BJP MP trolls Raj Thackeray with ‘rasmalai’; Mahayuti sweeps polls
In a light-hearted twist following the BJP’s victory in the Maharashtra civic elections, MP PC Mohan cheekily took a dig at Raj Thackeray by referencing ‘rajmalai’. Read More
Kolhapur election result 2026 live: Mahayuti, MVA in neck-and-neck fight for 81-member civic body; counting underway
The BJP-led Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) are locked in a close contest in the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation, with vote counting for the 81-member civic body underway since 10 am on FridayAs of 1 pm, the Mahayut Read More
Indelible ink row: Rahul Gandhi accuses EC of ‘gaslighting’ voters – What does it mean?
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday weighed in on the controversy surrounding the alleged fading of indelible ink used during Maharashtra’s civic body elections, using a Gen Z term to accuse the Election Commission of undermining Read More
Madhur Bhandarkar: Industry is a little apprehensive about my work
With movies like ‘Fashion,’ ‘Page 3,’ ‘Heroine,’ filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has always highlighted the other side of the glam world. Read More
Dhurandhar 2: Aditya begins editing trailer of Ranveer starrer
Akshaye Khanna returns as Rehman Dakait in limited flashback scenes for ‘Dhurandhar 2’, already shot. No new filming with him now. Post-production ramps up with trailer edit by late February and March 19 release. Read More
Taskaree Season 2? Director hints closure first
Director Raghav Jairath has unveiled that ‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web’ was built to depict a complex first season, but the show’s growing fanbase might inspire more seasons down the line. Read More
‘What was more difficult was slapping Vir Das’: Mithila Palkar
In a lively chat about her forthcoming film ‘Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos,’ Mithila Palkar reveals her joy at teaming up again with Imran Khan while also collaborating with the iconic Aamir Khan. Read More
Priya Sachdev moves to Supreme Court to seek Karisma-Sunjay’s divorce documents
Businessman and Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband Sunjay Kapur passed away in June 2025 but soon after his demise, there have been legal proceedings with regards to his Rs 30,000 estate. Read More
Mahindra’s New Mid-Size SUV Could Take On Hyundai Creta: What We Know So Far
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India’s mid-size SUV segment is heading for another shake-up. Read More
India Among World’s Most Optimistic Nations, Ranks 4th In Global Confidence Survey
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India ranks fourth globally in public confidence that the country is headed in the right direction, with 81 per cent respondents showing optimism, compared to 48 per cent gl Read More
India Fintech Funding Rises 2 Per Cent To $2.4 Billion In 2025, Ranks Third Globally
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India’s fintech sector raised a total of $2.4 billion in 2025, marking a 2 per cent increase from $2. Read More
LIVE: Gold Price Today (Dec 16) Slips, Check 22K And 24K Rates Per Gram In Your City
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24K & 22K Gold Price Today: Gold prices eased on Friday as profit-taking emerged after recent record highs, while silver snapped its five-session rally amid weak globa Read More
LIVE: Silver Prices (Jan 16) Break Away From Highs, Check 1 Gram & 1 Kg Rates In Your City
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Silver Prices Today Jan 16 2026:Silver prices saw a sharp pullback on Friday, snapping a five-day record-breaking rally as investors booked profits amid weak global cues an 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
India envoy Vinay Kwatra hosts top US legislators in Washington
India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra hosted key American lawmakers as he welcomed the consistent, bipartisan support in the US Congress for the deepening partnership between Washington and New Delhi. Read More
BMC election results 2026: Bengaluru BJP MP trolls Raj Thackeray with ‘rasmalai’; Mahayuti sweeps polls
In a light-hearted twist following the BJP’s victory in the Maharashtra civic elections, MP PC Mohan cheekily took a dig at Raj Thackeray by referencing ‘rajmalai’. Read More
Kolhapur election result 2026 live: Mahayuti, MVA in neck-and-neck fight for 81-member civic body; counting underway
The BJP-led Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) are locked in a close contest in the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation, with vote counting for the 81-member civic body underway since 10 am on FridayAs of 1 pm, the Mahayut Read More
Indelible ink row: Rahul Gandhi accuses EC of ‘gaslighting’ voters – What does it mean?
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday weighed in on the controversy surrounding the alleged fading of indelible ink used during Maharashtra’s civic body elections, using a Gen Z term to accuse the Election Commission of undermining Read More
Madhur Bhandarkar: Industry is a little apprehensive about my work
With movies like ‘Fashion,’ ‘Page 3,’ ‘Heroine,’ filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has always highlighted the other side of the glam world. Read More
Dhurandhar 2: Aditya begins editing trailer of Ranveer starrer
Akshaye Khanna returns as Rehman Dakait in limited flashback scenes for ‘Dhurandhar 2’, already shot. No new filming with him now. Post-production ramps up with trailer edit by late February and March 19 release. Read More
Taskaree Season 2? Director hints closure first
Director Raghav Jairath has unveiled that ‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web’ was built to depict a complex first season, but the show’s growing fanbase might inspire more seasons down the line. Read More
‘What was more difficult was slapping Vir Das’: Mithila Palkar
In a lively chat about her forthcoming film ‘Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos,’ Mithila Palkar reveals her joy at teaming up again with Imran Khan while also collaborating with the iconic Aamir Khan. Read More
Priya Sachdev moves to Supreme Court to seek Karisma-Sunjay’s divorce documents
Businessman and Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband Sunjay Kapur passed away in June 2025 but soon after his demise, there have been legal proceedings with regards to his Rs 30,000 estate. Read More
Mahindra’s New Mid-Size SUV Could Take On Hyundai Creta: What We Know So Far
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s mid-size SUV segment is heading for another shake-up. Read More
India Among World’s Most Optimistic Nations, Ranks 4th In Global Confidence Survey
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India ranks fourth globally in public confidence that the country is headed in the right direction, with 81 per cent respondents showing optimism, compared to 48 per cent gl Read More
India Fintech Funding Rises 2 Per Cent To $2.4 Billion In 2025, Ranks Third Globally
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s fintech sector raised a total of $2.4 billion in 2025, marking a 2 per cent increase from $2. Read More
LIVE: Gold Price Today (Dec 16) Slips, Check 22K And 24K Rates Per Gram In Your City
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
24K & 22K Gold Price Today: Gold prices eased on Friday as profit-taking emerged after recent record highs, while silver snapped its five-session rally amid weak globa Read More
LIVE: Silver Prices (Jan 16) Break Away From Highs, Check 1 Gram & 1 Kg Rates In Your City
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Silver Prices Today Jan 16 2026:Silver prices saw a sharp pullback on Friday, snapping a five-day record-breaking rally as investors booked profits amid weak global cues an 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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India envoy Vinay Kwatra hosts top US legislators in Washington
India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra hosted key American lawmakers as he welcomed the consistent, bipartisan support in the US Congress for the deepening partnership between Washington and New Delhi. Read More
Beware of honey trap, China warns defence officials after govt employee jailed for espionage
The National Administration of State Secrets Protection has published an article on its social media account about how personnel in the military are increasingly falling victim to honey trapping by foreign intelligence agencies
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Trump’s next move unclear, UNSC holds emergency meeting over Iran amid deadly protests
An emergency UN Security Council meeting on Iran has brought renewed global attention to Tehran’s handling of nationwide protests, highlighting sharp divisions among major powers even as uncertainty remains over how far the United States is willing t Read More
Investors pile into global equities as funds log biggest inflows in 15 weeks
Easing US inflation bets on rate cuts fuel risk appetite; the US leads inflows, while bonds and emerging markets also attract money. Read More
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