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Didi’s poll sop: Stipend for jobless youth, hike in payout to women
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
KOLKATA: A new welfare scheme called ‘Banglar Yuba-Sathi’ for Bengal’s unemployed youth and a 50% hike in the payout to ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ beneficiaries headlined the Mamata Banerjee govt’s last budge Read More
Critical minerals cooperation with US advancing rapidly: Jaishankar
External affairs minister S Jaishankar
NEW DELHI: The “historic” India-US trade deal is in the final stages of detailing and will be completed very soon, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said as he concluded his “productive an Read More
Open to exploring oil supplies from Venezuela: Govt
Venezuela oil (AP photo)
NEW DELHI: Amid claims by the US that India has agreed to stop purchasing Russian crude, the govt reiterated Thursday that diversifying energy sourcing in line with market conditions and evolving internation Read More
Rs 3,200 crore stuck in Northeast projects; Assam tops unpaid list
File photo
NEW DELHI: Even as new roads, hospitals and schools are promised for the Northeast, more than Rs 3,200 crore meant for infrastructure projects in the region is still lying unspent — a reality check that surfaced in the Pa Read More
In Rajya Sabha, Kharge refers to LS row, draws BJP fire
JP Nadda and Mallikarjun Kharge
NEW DELHI: In a rare development in Parliament Thursday, standoff between treasury and opposition benches in Lok Sabha became a subject of debate in Rajya Sabha as leader of opposition in RS Mallikar Read More
Suniel Shetty defends son Ahan Shetty amid entourage costs
After Ahan Shetty’s big-screen return with the war drama Border 2, Suniel Shetty has addressed long-standing rumours around his son’s absence from films following Tadap (2021). Read More
Margot wears bracelet with Emily Bronte’s hair – PICS
Margot Robbie had all eyes on her jewels once again as she stepped up on the London red carpet for the ‘Wuthering Heights’ premiere, with a replica of the Victorian mourning bracelet once owned by author Charlotte Bronte. Read More
Katrina insisted on doing it all: Shakti settles ‘Kamli’ debate
For years, fans have speculated whether choreographer Shakti Mohan performed Katrina Kaif’s stunts in Dhoom 3’s high-energy song Kamli. Read More
Wuthering Heights star Jacob Elordi ‘practised Northern accent in the bath’
“When I first started making music, I was so inspired by so many of the references that Emerald and I were talking about, Shakespeares Sister to The Cure, to obviously Kate Bush,” she said (singer-songwriter Bush famously wrote her debut Read More
Why Alcohol Is Getting Costlier- Here’s Why Prices Are Creeping Up
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If you’ve been feeling that everyday indulgences are quietly getting more expensive, you’re not imagining it. Read More
8th Pay Commission: What Is The Fitment Factor And Why It Matters Under The 8th Pay Commission
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Following the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission, central government employees and pensioners are closely tracking developments around the fitment factor, which will det Read More
Flights From Rs 1,499? Air India Opens Limited-Time Namaste World Sale Window
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Air India has announced a limited-time Namaste World Sale with reduced fares on domestic and international flights. Read More
Budget Shock For Smokers: Cigarettes Get Costlier, Here’s What A ₹10 Stick Costs Now
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With the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27, the Centre has introduced a major tax overhaul on cigarettes and tobacco products, triggering a sharp rise in prices Read More
Crypto Tax Season In India: Where Your Real HODL Is Paperwork, Not Coins
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In India’s tax season, crypto investors often discover an uncomfortable truth: the hardest part of being early is not volatility. It is paperwork. Read More
SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience
SA Forest Adventures has reported growing enthusiasm from Indian travellers for K3, the world’s longest zipline, located near Caledon, Western Cape. Read More
Six Senses Fort Barwara launches first transformative Lunar Healing Retreat
Six Senses Fort Barwara has introduced its first-ever Lunar Healing Retreat, an immersive full-day wellness journey designed to align guests with the moon’s natural rhythms. Read More
Heavy snowfall halts trekking on five high-altitude routes in Nepal’s Mustang area
Trekkers in Nepal’s Mustang area have been advised not to use five popular high-altitude trekking routes that connect the district with neighbouring areas, citing heavy snowfall, officials said. Read More
Disney Cruise Line to debut fireworks show narrated by Shah Rukh Khan
Disney Cruise Line will introduce an all-new fireworks show, The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky, narrated by actor Shah Rukh Khan. Read More
StarDream Cruises showcases India’s spirit of togetherness through new brand films
StarDream Cruises has unveiled two new brand films that encapsulate its growing resonance with Indian travellers and its focus on meaningful, experience-led cruising. Read More
Didi’s poll sop: Stipend for jobless youth, hike in payout to women
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
KOLKATA: A new welfare scheme called ‘Banglar Yuba-Sathi’ for Bengal’s unemployed youth and a 50% hike in the payout to ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ beneficiaries headlined the Mamata Banerjee govt’s last budge Read More
Critical minerals cooperation with US advancing rapidly: Jaishankar
External affairs minister S Jaishankar
NEW DELHI: The “historic” India-US trade deal is in the final stages of detailing and will be completed very soon, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said as he concluded his “productive an Read More
Open to exploring oil supplies from Venezuela: Govt
Venezuela oil (AP photo)
NEW DELHI: Amid claims by the US that India has agreed to stop purchasing Russian crude, the govt reiterated Thursday that diversifying energy sourcing in line with market conditions and evolving internation Read More
Rs 3,200 crore stuck in Northeast projects; Assam tops unpaid list
File photo
NEW DELHI: Even as new roads, hospitals and schools are promised for the Northeast, more than Rs 3,200 crore meant for infrastructure projects in the region is still lying unspent — a reality check that surfaced in the Pa Read More
In Rajya Sabha, Kharge refers to LS row, draws BJP fire
JP Nadda and Mallikarjun Kharge
NEW DELHI: In a rare development in Parliament Thursday, standoff between treasury and opposition benches in Lok Sabha became a subject of debate in Rajya Sabha as leader of opposition in RS Mallikar Read More
Suniel Shetty defends son Ahan Shetty amid entourage costs
After Ahan Shetty’s big-screen return with the war drama Border 2, Suniel Shetty has addressed long-standing rumours around his son’s absence from films following Tadap (2021). Read More
Margot wears bracelet with Emily Bronte’s hair – PICS
Margot Robbie had all eyes on her jewels once again as she stepped up on the London red carpet for the ‘Wuthering Heights’ premiere, with a replica of the Victorian mourning bracelet once owned by author Charlotte Bronte. Read More
Katrina insisted on doing it all: Shakti settles ‘Kamli’ debate
For years, fans have speculated whether choreographer Shakti Mohan performed Katrina Kaif’s stunts in Dhoom 3’s high-energy song Kamli. Read More
Wuthering Heights star Jacob Elordi ‘practised Northern accent in the bath’
“When I first started making music, I was so inspired by so many of the references that Emerald and I were talking about, Shakespeares Sister to The Cure, to obviously Kate Bush,” she said (singer-songwriter Bush famously wrote her debut Read More
Why Alcohol Is Getting Costlier- Here’s Why Prices Are Creeping Up
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
If you’ve been feeling that everyday indulgences are quietly getting more expensive, you’re not imagining it. Read More
8th Pay Commission: What Is The Fitment Factor And Why It Matters Under The 8th Pay Commission
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Following the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission, central government employees and pensioners are closely tracking developments around the fitment factor, which will det Read More
Flights From Rs 1,499? Air India Opens Limited-Time Namaste World Sale Window
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Air India has announced a limited-time Namaste World Sale with reduced fares on domestic and international flights. Read More
Budget Shock For Smokers: Cigarettes Get Costlier, Here’s What A ₹10 Stick Costs Now
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
With the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27, the Centre has introduced a major tax overhaul on cigarettes and tobacco products, triggering a sharp rise in prices Read More
Crypto Tax Season In India: Where Your Real HODL Is Paperwork, Not Coins
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
In India’s tax season, crypto investors often discover an uncomfortable truth: the hardest part of being early is not volatility. It is paperwork. Read More
SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience
SA Forest Adventures has reported growing enthusiasm from Indian travellers for K3, the world’s longest zipline, located near Caledon, Western Cape. Read More
Six Senses Fort Barwara launches first transformative Lunar Healing Retreat
Six Senses Fort Barwara has introduced its first-ever Lunar Healing Retreat, an immersive full-day wellness journey designed to align guests with the moon’s natural rhythms. Read More
Heavy snowfall halts trekking on five high-altitude routes in Nepal’s Mustang area
Trekkers in Nepal’s Mustang area have been advised not to use five popular high-altitude trekking routes that connect the district with neighbouring areas, citing heavy snowfall, officials said. Read More
Disney Cruise Line to debut fireworks show narrated by Shah Rukh Khan
Disney Cruise Line will introduce an all-new fireworks show, The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky, narrated by actor Shah Rukh Khan. Read More
StarDream Cruises showcases India’s spirit of togetherness through new brand films
StarDream Cruises has unveiled two new brand films that encapsulate its growing resonance with Indian travellers and its focus on meaningful, experience-led cruising. Read More
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Brooklyn Beckham removes ‘Dad’ arm tattoo dedicated to David Beckham amid public fallout
Brooklyn’s anchor tattoo, originally featuring the word “Dad” to honor David Beckham, was altered with three nondescript shapes/ Image: X
Brooklyn Beckham has taken another public step that appears to underline the ongoing rupture wi Read More
Critical minerals cooperation with US advancing rapidly: Jaishankar
External affairs minister S Jaishankar
NEW DELHI: The “historic” India-US trade deal is in the final stages of detailing and will be completed very soon, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said as he concluded his “productive an Read More
Didi’s poll sop: Stipend for jobless youth, hike in payout to women
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
KOLKATA: A new welfare scheme called ‘Banglar Yuba-Sathi’ for Bengal’s unemployed youth and a 50% hike in the payout to ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ beneficiaries headlined the Mamata Banerjee govt’s last budge Read More
Rs 3,200 crore stuck in Northeast projects; Assam tops unpaid list
File photo
NEW DELHI: Even as new roads, hospitals and schools are promised for the Northeast, more than Rs 3,200 crore meant for infrastructure projects in the region is still lying unspent — a reality check that surfaced in the Pa Read More
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