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Sambhal Update: Bulldozer Action Begins on Imam Bara and Shrine Over Alleged Illegal Construction
A demolition drive has intensified in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, where the administration has started removing structures identified as alleged illegal constructions on government land. Read More
SC Seeks ECI, Bengal Govt Response On Plea Against Denial Of Welfare Benefits After Voter Roll Deletion
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Supreme Court issues notice on West Bengal electoral plea.
Plea seeks preventing welfare benefit loss for deleted voters. Read More
‘I Will Stay Alive Till July 20’: Sonam Wangchuk Refuses to End Hunger Strike As Health Turns Critical
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues hunger strike, defying critical health warnings.
Delhi High Court orders daily health monitoring for Wangchuk’s safety. Read More
PM Modi Flags Off India’s First Hydrogen Train: Route, Speed, Technology And Why It Matters
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PM Modi launched India’s first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana.
Train uses fuel cells, producing only water vapor onboard. Read More
‘If worry is about credit …’: Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Chaturvedi urges Centre to ‘ease out’ education minister
Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Chaturvedi urges Centre to ‘ease out’ education minister (Image source: PTI on right, ANI on left)
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday urged the Centre to remove the Un Read More
Anupam pens note after wrapping first schedule of Shri Ram Bhoomi
Anupam Kher completed the first shooting schedule of ‘Shri Ram Bhoomi’ in Ayodhya, calling it “not just a city, but an experience. Read More
Chloe Fineman departs from SNL
Chloe Fineman, Hollywood’s revered sketch-comedy artist and actress, bids goodbye to Saturday Night Live (SNL) after successfully featuring in seven seasons of the show. Read More
‘Dhamaal 4’ BO Day 8 [LIVE]: Ajay Devgn’s comedy inches towards Rs 100 crore
Dhamaal 4 Day 8 box office collection (Image Credits IMDb)
Ajay Devgn-led ‘Dhamaal 4’ continues to enjoy a solid theatrical run after concluding its first week on a healthy note. Read More
Pic of the day: Mohanlal’s classic cowboy-inspired look
Pic of the day: Mohanlal’s classic cowboy-inspired look takes over social media; fans call him ‘The legend’
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who has a huge fan base, has set social media on fire with a stunning new p Read More
Pregnant Deepika Padukone pulled off action sequences for ‘Raaka’
Long shooting schedules and physically demanding action scenes are challenging for any actor, but Deepika Padukone has reportedly taken on both while expecting her second child. Read More
Gold Silver Rate Today (July 17): Metals Fall, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More
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Gold, silver prices declined Friday on weak demand.
Rising interest rates, inflation concerns pressured metals.
Softer US dollar offered some limited support. Read More
RBI’s New Rules Bar Banks From Returning Acquired Assets To Defaulting Borrowers
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RBI restricts selling acquired assets back to original defaulters.
Acquired non-financial assets must be disposed within seven years. Read More
Kharif Sowing Falls 16% As Patchy Monsoon Delays Crop Planting Across India
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Kharif sowing declined 16% due to delayed monsoon rains.
Monsoon deficit persists despite improved rainfall during July. Read More
US To Limit Student Visas To Four Years: What Trump’s New Immigration Rule Means
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US replaces open-ended student visas with four-year limit.
Students in longer programs require formal extension applications. Read More
Chhattisgarh Assembly Passes Ease Of Doing Business Bill 2026, MSMEs To Get Faster Clearances
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Chhattisgarh Assembly passed bill for easier business operations.
New law implements risk-based, trust-based approval framework. Read More
WedMeGood report finds Sri Lanka emerging as a preferred destination for Indian weddings
Destination weddings now account for one in four Indian weddings, with their share expected to increase to 30-32 per cent by 2028, according to WedMeGood’s Destination Wedding Report 2026. Read More
Andaman to expand scuba tourism network with eight new diving sites
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Sri Vijaya Puram, The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has identified eight new scuba diving sites in Mayabunder and Diglipur to promote sustainable tourism and expand adventure water sports in the North and Middle Read More
The Zora pre-launches luxury event venue The Zora Estate in Delhi
The Zora Delhi Convention Centre has pre-launched The Zora Estate, a new luxury event venue designed by wedding and event designer Abhinav Bhagat within its Open Canvas space at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Lodhi Road. Read More
PADI to host inaugural AmbassaDiver Summit on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef; India represented by Aakash Malhotra and Shaan Singh
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has announced the inaugural PADI AmbassaDiver Summit, a global gathering of divers, storytellers, ocean advocates and celebrities that will be held on Australia’s Great Barrier Re Read More
Sambhal Update: Bulldozer Action Begins on Imam Bara and Shrine Over Alleged Illegal Construction
A demolition drive has intensified in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, where the administration has started removing structures identified as alleged illegal constructions on government land. Read More
SC Seeks ECI, Bengal Govt Response On Plea Against Denial Of Welfare Benefits After Voter Roll Deletion
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Supreme Court issues notice on West Bengal electoral plea.
Plea seeks preventing welfare benefit loss for deleted voters. Read More
‘I Will Stay Alive Till July 20’: Sonam Wangchuk Refuses to End Hunger Strike As Health Turns Critical
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues hunger strike, defying critical health warnings.
Delhi High Court orders daily health monitoring for Wangchuk’s safety. Read More
PM Modi Flags Off India’s First Hydrogen Train: Route, Speed, Technology And Why It Matters
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
PM Modi launched India’s first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana.
Train uses fuel cells, producing only water vapor onboard. Read More
‘If worry is about credit …’: Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Chaturvedi urges Centre to ‘ease out’ education minister
Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Chaturvedi urges Centre to ‘ease out’ education minister (Image source: PTI on right, ANI on left)
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday urged the Centre to remove the Un Read More
Anupam pens note after wrapping first schedule of Shri Ram Bhoomi
Anupam Kher completed the first shooting schedule of ‘Shri Ram Bhoomi’ in Ayodhya, calling it “not just a city, but an experience. Read More
Chloe Fineman departs from SNL
Chloe Fineman, Hollywood’s revered sketch-comedy artist and actress, bids goodbye to Saturday Night Live (SNL) after successfully featuring in seven seasons of the show. Read More
‘Dhamaal 4’ BO Day 8 [LIVE]: Ajay Devgn’s comedy inches towards Rs 100 crore
Dhamaal 4 Day 8 box office collection (Image Credits IMDb)
Ajay Devgn-led ‘Dhamaal 4’ continues to enjoy a solid theatrical run after concluding its first week on a healthy note. Read More
Pic of the day: Mohanlal’s classic cowboy-inspired look
Pic of the day: Mohanlal’s classic cowboy-inspired look takes over social media; fans call him ‘The legend’
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who has a huge fan base, has set social media on fire with a stunning new p Read More
Pregnant Deepika Padukone pulled off action sequences for ‘Raaka’
Long shooting schedules and physically demanding action scenes are challenging for any actor, but Deepika Padukone has reportedly taken on both while expecting her second child. Read More
Gold Silver Rate Today (July 17): Metals Fall, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Gold, silver prices declined Friday on weak demand.
Rising interest rates, inflation concerns pressured metals.
Softer US dollar offered some limited support. Read More
RBI’s New Rules Bar Banks From Returning Acquired Assets To Defaulting Borrowers
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
RBI restricts selling acquired assets back to original defaulters.
Acquired non-financial assets must be disposed within seven years. Read More
Kharif Sowing Falls 16% As Patchy Monsoon Delays Crop Planting Across India
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Kharif sowing declined 16% due to delayed monsoon rains.
Monsoon deficit persists despite improved rainfall during July. Read More
US To Limit Student Visas To Four Years: What Trump’s New Immigration Rule Means
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
US replaces open-ended student visas with four-year limit.
Students in longer programs require formal extension applications. Read More
Chhattisgarh Assembly Passes Ease Of Doing Business Bill 2026, MSMEs To Get Faster Clearances
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Chhattisgarh Assembly passed bill for easier business operations.
New law implements risk-based, trust-based approval framework. Read More
WedMeGood report finds Sri Lanka emerging as a preferred destination for Indian weddings
Destination weddings now account for one in four Indian weddings, with their share expected to increase to 30-32 per cent by 2028, according to WedMeGood’s Destination Wedding Report 2026. Read More
Andaman to expand scuba tourism network with eight new diving sites
Image credit – Istock
Sri Vijaya Puram, The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has identified eight new scuba diving sites in Mayabunder and Diglipur to promote sustainable tourism and expand adventure water sports in the North and Middle Read More
The Zora pre-launches luxury event venue The Zora Estate in Delhi
The Zora Delhi Convention Centre has pre-launched The Zora Estate, a new luxury event venue designed by wedding and event designer Abhinav Bhagat within its Open Canvas space at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Lodhi Road. Read More
PADI to host inaugural AmbassaDiver Summit on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef; India represented by Aakash Malhotra and Shaan Singh
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has announced the inaugural PADI AmbassaDiver Summit, a global gathering of divers, storytellers, ocean advocates and celebrities that will be held on Australia’s Great Barrier Re Read More
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Dutch cities are replacing solid concrete surfaces with grass-filled paving blocks that absorb rainwater and help keep urban areas cooler
Cities in the Netherlands are experimenting with a greener approach to urban surfaces by using grass-filled permeable paving blocks in places where conventional sealed concrete or asphalt might otherwise be used. Read More
Not Philadelphia, this is where the United States started: Inside New Sweden, the long-lost colony that shaped America
United States of America is believed to have started in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776 when the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Read More
He had the money to buy a private jet, yet this billionaire preferred economy flights, took home free packets of salt and pepper from...
Kamprad reused tea bags and ate at IKEA cafeterias, avoiding expensive dining options. Read More
Several trapped after landslide buries homes in China’s Chongqing
Footage aired by CCTV showed a section of the hillside collapsing onto a cluster of riverside homes (AP photo)
Several people were trapped after a landslide struck Pengshui county in the southwestern Chinese municipality of Chongqin Read More
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