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‘India’s start-up tally at 2 lakh, 125 active unicorns’: PM Modi says women lead 45% new firms
India’s youth and entrepreneurs are focused on solving real problems, and the Startup India mission has become a revolution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. Read More
Centre bans 242 betting and gambling websites; nearly 8,000 platforms blocked so far: Reports
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NEW DELHI: The government on Friday reportedly blocked access to over 200 illegal betting and gambling websites under the Online Gaming Act, which came into force in October 2025. Read More
‘Ten Indians arrested in Iran’: MEA says ‘have asked for ‘consular access’; talks on
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday said that India has asked for consular access to ten Indian nationals taken into custody in Iran.”Ten people have been taken into custody. Read More
Capital chokes: GRAP-III reimposed in Delhi-NCR; air quality likely to turn ‘severe’
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NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday enforced GRAP-III (Graded Response Action Plan) in Delhi-NCR as air quality is expected to slip into the ‘severe’ category in the coming days. Read More
Republic Day Parade 2026 Plans Unveiled: Here’s What The Celebrations Will Include
The parade will feature 18 marching contingents and 13 military bands. Special contingents such as the Ladakh Scouts and the Bhairav contingent are scheduled to take part. Read More
Ant and Dec launch their first podcast – a smart move or late to the party?
11 minutes ago
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Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
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Simon Jones PR
Ant and Dec are to host their first podcast, as part of a new digital entertainment channel set up by the TV presenters. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ X Vecna: ‘Stranger Things’ villain dances on ‘Shararat’
‘Stranger Things’ came to an end with season 5. The makers and the original cast also said an emotional goodbye with tears and BTS drama via ‘One Last Adventure. Read More
BLACKPINK’s Jennie celebrates her 30th birthday
K-pop icon Jennie turned 30 in style, hosting a stylishly low-key birthday bash that enchanted her followers online. Dressed to impress, her calm and graceful aura stole the spotlight, symbolizing her leap into a new decade. Read More
‘Gandhi Talks’ teaser: Vijay Sethupathi film breaks conventions
A new film, ‘Gandhi Talks’, starring Vijay Sethupathi, is set to be a unique cinematic experience. This silent movie uses powerful visuals and emotions to convey its message. Read More
January jinx at the Box office: Real or myth? Will Border 2 break it? – Exclusive
For the longest time now, the month of January has been considered a ‘jinxed’ month for Bollywood. Read More
Union Budget 2026 | Why NSE And BSE Are Opening On Sunday, February 1
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Indian stock exchanges BSE and NSE on Friday announced that markets will be open for trading on February 1 (Sunday) on account of the Union Budget 2026-2027. Read More
Final 10 Days At $0.001: How Blockdag Converts Conviction Into Market Advantage [Best Crypto Presale Of 2026]
Every crypto cycle has a quiet dividing line. On one side are the people who buy conviction. On the other hand are the people who buy confirmation. Both end up holding the same asset, but at very different prices. Read More
Ethereum Price Prediction: Can ETH Hit $4,500 While This New Crypto Targets A 650% Rally?
Across crypto cycles, the largest assets often set narrative direction. When popular tokens surge, capital flows into a broad range of markets. When they plateau, traders look for smaller opportunities. Read More
Union Budget 2026 | GST 2.0 Isn’t Enough, Here’s What Businesses Still Struggle With
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By Smita Singh
A critical aspect of GST implementation over the past 8 years to some extent has been policy variability. Read More
Union Budget 2026: One Tax Decision That Could Make Or Break Manufacturing
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By Sneha Padhiar
India’s manufacturing sector has seen steady progress in recent years. 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’s start-up tally at 2 lakh, 125 active unicorns’: PM Modi says women lead 45% new firms
India’s youth and entrepreneurs are focused on solving real problems, and the Startup India mission has become a revolution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. Read More
Centre bans 242 betting and gambling websites; nearly 8,000 platforms blocked so far: Reports
AI-generated image
NEW DELHI: The government on Friday reportedly blocked access to over 200 illegal betting and gambling websites under the Online Gaming Act, which came into force in October 2025. Read More
‘Ten Indians arrested in Iran’: MEA says ‘have asked for ‘consular access’; talks on
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday said that India has asked for consular access to ten Indian nationals taken into custody in Iran.”Ten people have been taken into custody. Read More
Capital chokes: GRAP-III reimposed in Delhi-NCR; air quality likely to turn ‘severe’
(PTI)
NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday enforced GRAP-III (Graded Response Action Plan) in Delhi-NCR as air quality is expected to slip into the ‘severe’ category in the coming days. Read More
Republic Day Parade 2026 Plans Unveiled: Here’s What The Celebrations Will Include
The parade will feature 18 marching contingents and 13 military bands. Special contingents such as the Ladakh Scouts and the Bhairav contingent are scheduled to take part. Read More
Ant and Dec launch their first podcast – a smart move or late to the party?
11 minutes ago
ShareSave
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
ShareSave
Simon Jones PR
Ant and Dec are to host their first podcast, as part of a new digital entertainment channel set up by the TV presenters. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ X Vecna: ‘Stranger Things’ villain dances on ‘Shararat’
‘Stranger Things’ came to an end with season 5. The makers and the original cast also said an emotional goodbye with tears and BTS drama via ‘One Last Adventure. Read More
BLACKPINK’s Jennie celebrates her 30th birthday
K-pop icon Jennie turned 30 in style, hosting a stylishly low-key birthday bash that enchanted her followers online. Dressed to impress, her calm and graceful aura stole the spotlight, symbolizing her leap into a new decade. Read More
‘Gandhi Talks’ teaser: Vijay Sethupathi film breaks conventions
A new film, ‘Gandhi Talks’, starring Vijay Sethupathi, is set to be a unique cinematic experience. This silent movie uses powerful visuals and emotions to convey its message. Read More
January jinx at the Box office: Real or myth? Will Border 2 break it? – Exclusive
For the longest time now, the month of January has been considered a ‘jinxed’ month for Bollywood. Read More
Union Budget 2026 | Why NSE And BSE Are Opening On Sunday, February 1
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian stock exchanges BSE and NSE on Friday announced that markets will be open for trading on February 1 (Sunday) on account of the Union Budget 2026-2027. Read More
Final 10 Days At $0.001: How Blockdag Converts Conviction Into Market Advantage [Best Crypto Presale Of 2026]
Every crypto cycle has a quiet dividing line. On one side are the people who buy conviction. On the other hand are the people who buy confirmation. Both end up holding the same asset, but at very different prices. Read More
Ethereum Price Prediction: Can ETH Hit $4,500 While This New Crypto Targets A 650% Rally?
Across crypto cycles, the largest assets often set narrative direction. When popular tokens surge, capital flows into a broad range of markets. When they plateau, traders look for smaller opportunities. Read More
Union Budget 2026 | GST 2.0 Isn’t Enough, Here’s What Businesses Still Struggle With
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
By Smita Singh
A critical aspect of GST implementation over the past 8 years to some extent has been policy variability. Read More
Union Budget 2026: One Tax Decision That Could Make Or Break Manufacturing
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
By Sneha Padhiar
India’s manufacturing sector has seen steady progress in recent years. 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’s start-up tally at 2 lakh, 125 active unicorns’: PM Modi says women lead 45% new firms
India’s youth and entrepreneurs are focused on solving real problems, and the Startup India mission has become a revolution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. Read More
India in talks with US to extend Chabahar Port sanctions waiver before April 26 expiry deadline: MEA
India is engaging with the United States to ensure that its strategic role at Iran’s Chabahar Port continues smoothly, as a key sanctions waiver granted by Washington approaches its expiry later this month. Read More
India, Japan have ‘duty’ to shape global order: Jaishankar at Delhi meeting with Tokyo counterpart
“We are leading democracies. We are the major economies of the world. And we have today not just an opportunity but also an obligation, a duty, to shape the global order. Read More
Revival Of ‘Kashmir Narrative’: Pakistan’s State-Terror Symbiosis Reaches PMO | Exclusive Details
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted a high-level delegation of religious clerics at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Friday
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