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Centre plans contract tweaks to bar errant highway builders without debarment
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NEW DELHI: To check the trend of highway contractors and consultants quickly getting a court stay on debarment and blacklisting orders issued by authorities for defaults, the government is working on a two-prong Read More
Chaos in courtroom: Cal HC to hear petitions on ED raids at I-PAC sites with regulated entry
The Calcutta high court will on Wednesday hear petitions by the ED and the Trinamool Congress over the raid by the central agency at the residence and office of political consultancy firm I-PAC director Pratik Jain, with entry to the Read More
Ladakh suspends Chaddar trek as Zanskar river starts unfreezing
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SRINAGAR: Ladakh UT administration on Tuesday suspended the famous Chaddar trek over frozen Zanskar river after a committee comprising BRO and UT Disaster Response Force found the river had begun to unfreeze, ma Read More
Gunshots heard during search op in Kathua; drones spotted in Rajouri
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JAMMU: Gunshots rang out in the air Tuesday after security forces launched a joint search operation in Najote, a remote village in J&K’s Kathua district, based on information about the presence of terrorists the Read More
Rajendra Chawla slams pap culture after Jaya Bachchan row
Veteran actor Rajendra Chawla has weighed in strongly on the ongoing debate around paparazzi culture and media sensationalism, triggered by Jaya Bachchan’s recent remarks. Read More
Malaika says she is not apologetic about doing dance numbers at 52
Malaika Arora is known for her iconic dance numbers and she continues to set the bar high with her dance even now after the age of 50. Read More
Nupur-Stebin’s wedding reception: Salman, Kriti, more celebs arrive
Kriti Sanon’s sister Nupur Sanon tied the knot with singer Stebin Ben in Udaipur. The wedding festivities kickstarted with a haldi function on January 9, followed by a sangeet in the evening. Read More
Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68
Scott Adams, the US cartoonist who wrote and illustrated the comic strip Dilbert, has died of cancer at the age of 68.
His ex-wife Shelly Miles announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast, Real Coffee with Scott Adams. Read More
BTS stand to make $1bn as they announce mammoth comeback tour
13 minutes ago
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Mark SavageMusic Correspondent
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K-pop idols BTS have announced a globe-spanning, 79-date world tour, marking their return to the stage after a four-year hiatus. Read More
Central Govt Employees Alert! 8th Pay Commission May Push Monthly Pay Past Rs 1 Lakh
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Central government employees are once again looking towards the next big pay revision as chatter around the 8th Pay Commission gathers pace ahead of 2026. Read More
Budget 2026 Expectations: Operation Sindoor Shows Why Defence Spend Must Rise To 2.5% Of GDP
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Operation Sindoor has just reminded New Delhi that the Pak-China military axis is deepening in real time. The only credible answer is to lift defence spending to 2. Read More
LIVE: Silver Prices Hit Record High Today (Jan 13), Check 1-Gram & 1-Kg Rates in Your City
Silver Prices Today Jan 13 2026:Silver futures jumped to a new record of Rs 2,72,202 per kg on Tuesday, following strong global trends, as concerns over the US Federal Reserve’s policy stance and rising tensions in Iran boosted safe-haven dem Read More
Dalal Street Ends Lower, Sensex Closes Trade Over 83,600, Nifty Tests 25,700
The Indian benchmark indices closed lower as the Sensex ended above 83,600 declining more than 260 points while the Nifty tested 25,700 falling over 50 points. Read More
Best Crypto To Buy With $350? Investors Add This New Altcoin Next To BTC And ETH
Many investors building long-term crypto portfolios start with blue chips like Bitcoin and Ethereum. These assets offer deep liquidity and broad adoption. 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
BCD Travel and Delta Air Lines forge multi-year strategic partnership to advance corporate travel
BCD Travel has announced a multi-year global agreement with Delta Air Lines, establishing a long-term strategic partnership to enhance the corporate travel ecosystem. Read More
The Postcard Hotel unveils Ayurveda retreat in collaboration with Sitaram Ayurveda
The Postcard Hotel has launched The Postcard Ayurveda Retreat, a pioneering private wellness sanctuary in partnership with Sitaram Ayurveda, renowned for its 104-year heritage in Ayurvedic healing. Read More
Centre plans contract tweaks to bar errant highway builders without debarment
Representative image
NEW DELHI: To check the trend of highway contractors and consultants quickly getting a court stay on debarment and blacklisting orders issued by authorities for defaults, the government is working on a two-prong Read More
Chaos in courtroom: Cal HC to hear petitions on ED raids at I-PAC sites with regulated entry
The Calcutta high court will on Wednesday hear petitions by the ED and the Trinamool Congress over the raid by the central agency at the residence and office of political consultancy firm I-PAC director Pratik Jain, with entry to the Read More
Ladakh suspends Chaddar trek as Zanskar river starts unfreezing
Representative image
SRINAGAR: Ladakh UT administration on Tuesday suspended the famous Chaddar trek over frozen Zanskar river after a committee comprising BRO and UT Disaster Response Force found the river had begun to unfreeze, ma Read More
Gunshots heard during search op in Kathua; drones spotted in Rajouri
Representative image
JAMMU: Gunshots rang out in the air Tuesday after security forces launched a joint search operation in Najote, a remote village in J&K’s Kathua district, based on information about the presence of terrorists the Read More
Rajendra Chawla slams pap culture after Jaya Bachchan row
Veteran actor Rajendra Chawla has weighed in strongly on the ongoing debate around paparazzi culture and media sensationalism, triggered by Jaya Bachchan’s recent remarks. Read More
Malaika says she is not apologetic about doing dance numbers at 52
Malaika Arora is known for her iconic dance numbers and she continues to set the bar high with her dance even now after the age of 50. Read More
Nupur-Stebin’s wedding reception: Salman, Kriti, more celebs arrive
Kriti Sanon’s sister Nupur Sanon tied the knot with singer Stebin Ben in Udaipur. The wedding festivities kickstarted with a haldi function on January 9, followed by a sangeet in the evening. Read More
Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68
Scott Adams, the US cartoonist who wrote and illustrated the comic strip Dilbert, has died of cancer at the age of 68.
His ex-wife Shelly Miles announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast, Real Coffee with Scott Adams. Read More
BTS stand to make $1bn as they announce mammoth comeback tour
13 minutes ago
ShareSave
Mark SavageMusic Correspondent
ShareSave
Getty Images
K-pop idols BTS have announced a globe-spanning, 79-date world tour, marking their return to the stage after a four-year hiatus. Read More
Central Govt Employees Alert! 8th Pay Commission May Push Monthly Pay Past Rs 1 Lakh
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Central government employees are once again looking towards the next big pay revision as chatter around the 8th Pay Commission gathers pace ahead of 2026. Read More
Budget 2026 Expectations: Operation Sindoor Shows Why Defence Spend Must Rise To 2.5% Of GDP
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Operation Sindoor has just reminded New Delhi that the Pak-China military axis is deepening in real time. The only credible answer is to lift defence spending to 2. Read More
LIVE: Silver Prices Hit Record High Today (Jan 13), Check 1-Gram & 1-Kg Rates in Your City
Silver Prices Today Jan 13 2026:Silver futures jumped to a new record of Rs 2,72,202 per kg on Tuesday, following strong global trends, as concerns over the US Federal Reserve’s policy stance and rising tensions in Iran boosted safe-haven dem Read More
Dalal Street Ends Lower, Sensex Closes Trade Over 83,600, Nifty Tests 25,700
The Indian benchmark indices closed lower as the Sensex ended above 83,600 declining more than 260 points while the Nifty tested 25,700 falling over 50 points. Read More
Best Crypto To Buy With $350? Investors Add This New Altcoin Next To BTC And ETH
Many investors building long-term crypto portfolios start with blue chips like Bitcoin and Ethereum. These assets offer deep liquidity and broad adoption. 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
BCD Travel and Delta Air Lines forge multi-year strategic partnership to advance corporate travel
BCD Travel has announced a multi-year global agreement with Delta Air Lines, establishing a long-term strategic partnership to enhance the corporate travel ecosystem. Read More
The Postcard Hotel unveils Ayurveda retreat in collaboration with Sitaram Ayurveda
The Postcard Hotel has launched The Postcard Ayurveda Retreat, a pioneering private wellness sanctuary in partnership with Sitaram Ayurveda, renowned for its 104-year heritage in Ayurvedic healing. Read More
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What is the Dilbert Principle? Elon Musk says ‘still can’t believe’ Scott Adams has died
As Shelly Miles, the former wife of Scott Adams, announced the death of the 68-year-old Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic strip, social media users offered their tribute to the writer and remembered how the Dilbert Princip Read More
US Homeland Security Uses ‘I Am The Captain Now’ Meme As Trump Ends Protected Status For Somalis
The image caption draws from a viral meme as the Trump administration announces the end of TPS for Somalis. Read More
Centre plans contract tweaks to bar errant highway builders without debarment
Representative image
NEW DELHI: To check the trend of highway contractors and consultants quickly getting a court stay on debarment and blacklisting orders issued by authorities for defaults, the government is working on a two-prong Read More
Malaika says she is not apologetic about doing dance numbers at 52
Malaika Arora is known for her iconic dance numbers and she continues to set the bar high with her dance even now after the age of 50. Read More
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