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Indian seafarers are most abandoned in the world again
Representative image: ANI
LONDON: Indian seafarers are the most abandoned in the world for the third year running. Read More
Op Trashi-I: Pak terrorist killed in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kathua
JAMMU: Security forces shot dead a Pakistani terrorist belonging to the proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit in Billawar, in J&K’s Kathua district, even as Operation Trashi-I entered its sixth day on Friday, IGP Bhim Sen Tuti said. Read More
Snow & winds bring chaos to J&K: Roads blocked, flights paused, power hit, schools shut
PTI file photo
SRINAGARJAMMU: Snowfall and savage winds up to 155kmph pulverised J&K on Friday, blocking highways, causing flight cancellations, shutting down schools, disrupting power, leaving homes roofless and forcing the suspensi Read More
When Romance Goes Wrong: Kanpur Man Nearly Suffocates After Lover Locks Him In Trunk To Evade Family
A relationship in Kanpur nearly cost a man his life after his girlfriend locked him in a large trunk to avoid getting caught by her family members. Read More
Electoral roll preparation: BLOs to be suspended in cases of misconduct, says ECI
Election Commission
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday ordered that all cases involving dereliction of duty, negligence, misconduct, willful non-compliance of the commission’s instructions or violation of electoral l Read More
Robbie Williams breaks The Beatles’ chart record
Robbie Williams has secured a major milestone on the UK album chart, surpassing The Beatles to become the artist with the most number one albums in chart history. Read More
Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding DJ speaks about ‘awkward’ dance
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Brooklyn Peltz Beckham’s wedding DJ has given his account of what happened during what he describes as an “awkward” dance with his mother Vic Read More
‘Draupathi 2’ Twitter review: Mohan G’s film receives mixed reviews
Mohan G’s ‘Draupathi 2’ has hit screens, sparking a polarized reaction. Read More
Sarvam Maya OTT: When & where to watch the Nivin Pauly film
Nivin Pauly’s whimsical flick ‘Sarvam Maya’ is set to charm audiences on OTT this coming January 30, after a successful theatrical run. Read More
Mankatha re-release buzz grows; Venkat warns
A newly discovered photo from the set of ‘Mankatha’ showcasing Ajith Kumar, Vijay, and director Venkat Prabhu has sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Employee Unions To Meet On February 25 To Finalise Pay Demands
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Central government employees and pensioners awaiting clarity on the 8th Pay Commission may soon see movement, with employee unions set to formally enter the consultation pro Read More
Investor Focus Shifts To ZKP Crypto’s Decentralised Data Marketplace As XRP Slips Toward $2.00
XRP entered mid-January under renewed pressure, extending losses for a third consecutive session as the price edged closer to the $2.00 level. Read More
Stock Markets End Lower As Sensex Closes At 81,537, Nifty Tests 25,000
Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on January 23, with the Sensex falling 769.67 points, or 0.94 per cent, to 81,537.70 and the Nifty slipping 241.25 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close below 25,100 at 25,048.65. Read More
Amazon’s Next Layoff Round Could Start January 27, Putting 16,000 Jobs At Risk
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Amazon is once again in the news for job cuts. Reports say the company is preparing a fresh round of layoffs starting January 27, 2026. Read More
Union Budget 2026 | What The Middle Class Expects On Taxes, Loans, Housing And Jobs
Middle-Class Hopes From Budget 2026: As Union Budget 2026 approaches, middle-class families across India are watching closely. 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
Indian seafarers are most abandoned in the world again
Representative image: ANI
LONDON: Indian seafarers are the most abandoned in the world for the third year running. Read More
Op Trashi-I: Pak terrorist killed in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kathua
JAMMU: Security forces shot dead a Pakistani terrorist belonging to the proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit in Billawar, in J&K’s Kathua district, even as Operation Trashi-I entered its sixth day on Friday, IGP Bhim Sen Tuti said. Read More
Snow & winds bring chaos to J&K: Roads blocked, flights paused, power hit, schools shut
PTI file photo
SRINAGARJAMMU: Snowfall and savage winds up to 155kmph pulverised J&K on Friday, blocking highways, causing flight cancellations, shutting down schools, disrupting power, leaving homes roofless and forcing the suspensi Read More
When Romance Goes Wrong: Kanpur Man Nearly Suffocates After Lover Locks Him In Trunk To Evade Family
A relationship in Kanpur nearly cost a man his life after his girlfriend locked him in a large trunk to avoid getting caught by her family members. Read More
Electoral roll preparation: BLOs to be suspended in cases of misconduct, says ECI
Election Commission
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday ordered that all cases involving dereliction of duty, negligence, misconduct, willful non-compliance of the commission’s instructions or violation of electoral l Read More
Robbie Williams breaks The Beatles’ chart record
Robbie Williams has secured a major milestone on the UK album chart, surpassing The Beatles to become the artist with the most number one albums in chart history. Read More
Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding DJ speaks about ‘awkward’ dance
19 minutes ago
ShareSave
Paul GlynnCulture reporter
ShareSave
Getty Images
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham’s wedding DJ has given his account of what happened during what he describes as an “awkward” dance with his mother Vic Read More
‘Draupathi 2’ Twitter review: Mohan G’s film receives mixed reviews
Mohan G’s ‘Draupathi 2’ has hit screens, sparking a polarized reaction. Read More
Sarvam Maya OTT: When & where to watch the Nivin Pauly film
Nivin Pauly’s whimsical flick ‘Sarvam Maya’ is set to charm audiences on OTT this coming January 30, after a successful theatrical run. Read More
Mankatha re-release buzz grows; Venkat warns
A newly discovered photo from the set of ‘Mankatha’ showcasing Ajith Kumar, Vijay, and director Venkat Prabhu has sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Employee Unions To Meet On February 25 To Finalise Pay Demands
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Central government employees and pensioners awaiting clarity on the 8th Pay Commission may soon see movement, with employee unions set to formally enter the consultation pro Read More
Investor Focus Shifts To ZKP Crypto’s Decentralised Data Marketplace As XRP Slips Toward $2.00
XRP entered mid-January under renewed pressure, extending losses for a third consecutive session as the price edged closer to the $2.00 level. Read More
Stock Markets End Lower As Sensex Closes At 81,537, Nifty Tests 25,000
Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on January 23, with the Sensex falling 769.67 points, or 0.94 per cent, to 81,537.70 and the Nifty slipping 241.25 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close below 25,100 at 25,048.65. Read More
Amazon’s Next Layoff Round Could Start January 27, Putting 16,000 Jobs At Risk
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Amazon is once again in the news for job cuts. Reports say the company is preparing a fresh round of layoffs starting January 27, 2026. Read More
Union Budget 2026 | What The Middle Class Expects On Taxes, Loans, Housing And Jobs
Middle-Class Hopes From Budget 2026: As Union Budget 2026 approaches, middle-class families across India are watching closely. 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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Ukraine-Russia-US talks begin in UAE as Moscow sticks to Donbas demand
Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US opened in Abu Dhabi, the UAE said Friday, as Moscow said it was not dropping its demand that Kyiv pull out of its eastern Donbas region. Read More
‘Why do you have Indian donors who don’t live here?’: Frisco mayor asked at council meeting
A Frisco, Texas, resident posted a video of himself asking mayor Jeff Cheney about his Indian investors at a recent council meeting. Read More
Top Pakistani terrorist linked to JeM killed in encounter in J&K’s Kathua
Security forces on Friday eliminated a top Pakistani terrorist linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit in an encounter in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said
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Indian seafarers are most abandoned in the world again
Representative image: ANI
LONDON: Indian seafarers are the most abandoned in the world for the third year running. Read More
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