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India drafts new Social Security Code, proposes 90-day work a year for gig workers to get benefits
In the new Social Security Code draft released for public comments, the government of India proposed that Gig and platform workers need to work for at least 90 days with an aggregator in a financial year to avail social security benefits
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1st Vande Bharat sleeper to connect Guwahati to Howrah
Vande Bharat sleeper
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi will flag off the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Guwahati and Howrah later this month, barely months before the assembly polls in Assam and West Bengal. Read More
Gold stripped from Sabarimala through organised op: SIT
Sabarimala temple
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM/THRISSUR: Gold embedded in sacred structures of Sabarimala temple in central Kerala was allegedly stripped, diverted and converted through a planned operation involving temple officials, intermed Read More
‘Mandir-masjid’ issues do not sway elections: Dilip Ghosh
Dilip Ghosh (File photo)
KOLKATA: Former Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh escalated tensions within the party after Wednesday’s meeting with Union minister Amit Shah, questioning the electoral utility of “mandir-masjid po Read More
‘Padmaavat’ protests: Court refuses to permit Gujarat govt to withdraw case against 19 Karni Sena activists
Gujarat govt’s plea rejected
AHMEDABAD: A sessions court refused to permit Gujarat govt to withdraw a criminal case against 19 Karni Sena activists, who were booked for vandalising a mall, torching vehicles and damaging proper Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ends week 4 with Rs 100 crore haul
‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh, kicked off 2026 on a high, further tightening its grip over the Indian box office. Read More
‘Vrusshabha’ BO day 7: Mohanlal’s film shows no growth
Mohanlal’s epic film ‘Vrusshabha’ is facing a significant box office struggle, garnering a mere Rs 2.16 crores worldwide after seven days. Read More
Ikkis box office Day 1: Agastya’s film earns 7 cr, beats ‘Tu Meri’
Agastya Nanda has made a sensational entrance into the film industry with ‘Ikkis’, a powerful biopic centered on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, which amassed an impressive Rs 7 crore on its opening day. Read More
The Traitors returns with new ‘secret traitor’ in major shake-up
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Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
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BBC
Spoiler warning: This article contains details of the first episode of the new series of The Traitors. Read More
ABP Live Deep Dive | Tobacco Taxes Are Changing And Cigarettes May Soon Cost Much More
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ABP Live Deep Dive: India’s tobacco taxation framework is set for a major reset from February 1, 2026, with the Centre formally notifying a new excise-based levy stru Read More
LIVE: Silver Prices Take A Dip (Jan 1), Check 1 Gram & 1 Kg Rates In Your City
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Silver Prices Today 1 Jan 2026:Silver prices eased slightly on Thursday, beginning the new year on a muted note. Read More
Dalal Street Closes Lower On New Year, Sensex Tests 85,200, Nifty Dips To Over 26,100
The Indian benchmark indices recorded a marginal decline at the end of the second trading session of the year as Sensex declined nearly 30 points testing 85,200 and Nifty declined over 10 points to close trade above 26,100. Read More
Buy Or Wait? Gold Rate In India Today (Jan 1) Up Marginally; Get Latest 22K, 24K Price
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22K & 24K Gold Price Today:Gold prices remained volatile on Thursday, starting the New Year with modest gains. Read More
Explained: What December’s UPI Numbers Reveal About India’s Digital Payments Boom
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The unified payments interface (UPI) saw 29 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 21. Read More
Pithoragarh opens its first dedicated Astro-Tourism observatory
In a major step towards strengthening science-driven and sustainable tourism, the District Tourism Department, Pithoragarh, in partnership with Starscapes Experiences Pvt. Ltd. Read More
Will weddings, travel drive India’s hotel sector to new heights in H2 FY26?
As domestic travelers seek luxury experiences and international tourists return, Rajasthan is set to reinforce its position as a preferred destination for culture, luxury, and leisure. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line charts expansive Caribbean and Mexico-focused winter deployment for 2027–28
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its 2027–28 northern hemisphere winter deployment, rolling out more than 320 new sailings across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and the Mexican Riviera, marking one of the cruise line’s most extensive sea Read More
Asia Pacific cements role as global travel growth engine as Collinson expands lounge network
Asia Pacific (APAC) is emerging as one of the strongest growth drivers in global travel, supported by rising outbound demand from India and Southeast Asia, according to new data from Collinson International. Read More
India drafts new Social Security Code, proposes 90-day work a year for gig workers to get benefits
In the new Social Security Code draft released for public comments, the government of India proposed that Gig and platform workers need to work for at least 90 days with an aggregator in a financial year to avail social security benefits
Go to Sour Read More
1st Vande Bharat sleeper to connect Guwahati to Howrah
Vande Bharat sleeper
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi will flag off the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Guwahati and Howrah later this month, barely months before the assembly polls in Assam and West Bengal. Read More
Gold stripped from Sabarimala through organised op: SIT
Sabarimala temple
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM/THRISSUR: Gold embedded in sacred structures of Sabarimala temple in central Kerala was allegedly stripped, diverted and converted through a planned operation involving temple officials, intermed Read More
‘Mandir-masjid’ issues do not sway elections: Dilip Ghosh
Dilip Ghosh (File photo)
KOLKATA: Former Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh escalated tensions within the party after Wednesday’s meeting with Union minister Amit Shah, questioning the electoral utility of “mandir-masjid po Read More
‘Padmaavat’ protests: Court refuses to permit Gujarat govt to withdraw case against 19 Karni Sena activists
Gujarat govt’s plea rejected
AHMEDABAD: A sessions court refused to permit Gujarat govt to withdraw a criminal case against 19 Karni Sena activists, who were booked for vandalising a mall, torching vehicles and damaging proper Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ends week 4 with Rs 100 crore haul
‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh, kicked off 2026 on a high, further tightening its grip over the Indian box office. Read More
‘Vrusshabha’ BO day 7: Mohanlal’s film shows no growth
Mohanlal’s epic film ‘Vrusshabha’ is facing a significant box office struggle, garnering a mere Rs 2.16 crores worldwide after seven days. Read More
Ikkis box office Day 1: Agastya’s film earns 7 cr, beats ‘Tu Meri’
Agastya Nanda has made a sensational entrance into the film industry with ‘Ikkis’, a powerful biopic centered on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, which amassed an impressive Rs 7 crore on its opening day. Read More
The Traitors returns with new ‘secret traitor’ in major shake-up
Just now
ShareSave
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
ShareSave
BBC
Spoiler warning: This article contains details of the first episode of the new series of The Traitors. Read More
ABP Live Deep Dive | Tobacco Taxes Are Changing And Cigarettes May Soon Cost Much More
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
ABP Live Deep Dive: India’s tobacco taxation framework is set for a major reset from February 1, 2026, with the Centre formally notifying a new excise-based levy stru Read More
LIVE: Silver Prices Take A Dip (Jan 1), Check 1 Gram & 1 Kg Rates In Your City
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Silver Prices Today 1 Jan 2026:Silver prices eased slightly on Thursday, beginning the new year on a muted note. Read More
Dalal Street Closes Lower On New Year, Sensex Tests 85,200, Nifty Dips To Over 26,100
The Indian benchmark indices recorded a marginal decline at the end of the second trading session of the year as Sensex declined nearly 30 points testing 85,200 and Nifty declined over 10 points to close trade above 26,100. Read More
Buy Or Wait? Gold Rate In India Today (Jan 1) Up Marginally; Get Latest 22K, 24K Price
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
22K & 24K Gold Price Today:Gold prices remained volatile on Thursday, starting the New Year with modest gains. Read More
Explained: What December’s UPI Numbers Reveal About India’s Digital Payments Boom
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The unified payments interface (UPI) saw 29 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 21. Read More
Pithoragarh opens its first dedicated Astro-Tourism observatory
In a major step towards strengthening science-driven and sustainable tourism, the District Tourism Department, Pithoragarh, in partnership with Starscapes Experiences Pvt. Ltd. Read More
Will weddings, travel drive India’s hotel sector to new heights in H2 FY26?
As domestic travelers seek luxury experiences and international tourists return, Rajasthan is set to reinforce its position as a preferred destination for culture, luxury, and leisure. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line charts expansive Caribbean and Mexico-focused winter deployment for 2027–28
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its 2027–28 northern hemisphere winter deployment, rolling out more than 320 new sailings across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and the Mexican Riviera, marking one of the cruise line’s most extensive sea Read More
Asia Pacific cements role as global travel growth engine as Collinson expands lounge network
Asia Pacific (APAC) is emerging as one of the strongest growth drivers in global travel, supported by rising outbound demand from India and Southeast Asia, according to new data from Collinson International. Read More
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India drafts new Social Security Code, proposes 90-day work a year for gig workers to get benefits
In the new Social Security Code draft released for public comments, the government of India proposed that Gig and platform workers need to work for at least 90 days with an aggregator in a financial year to avail social security benefits
Go to Sour Read More
Elon Musk’s lawyer is also a clown: Who is Jaymie Parkkinen?
OpenAI has proven to be one of the most advanced and vital artificial intelligence companies in the world. Read More
1st Vande Bharat sleeper to connect Guwahati to Howrah
Vande Bharat sleeper
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi will flag off the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Guwahati and Howrah later this month, barely months before the assembly polls in Assam and West Bengal. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ends week 4 with Rs 100 crore haul
‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh, kicked off 2026 on a high, further tightening its grip over the Indian box office. Read More
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