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Maharashtra civic polls results 2026: Mahayuti surge dents Thackeray camps; Congress falters – key highlights
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena alliance on Friday mounted a strong performance in the local body elections across 28 municipal corporations across Maharashtra. Read More
Karisma’s Lawyer Calls Priya’s Plea For Sunjay Kapur’s Divorce Papers ‘Not Maintainable’
Rs 30,000-crore inheritance dispute: Sunjay Kapur’s sister Mandhira Kapur Smith, while speaking to News18, said that Priya’s plea in the SC is a “ridiculous act”
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Kerala Student Fined ₹1.11 Lakh In Bengaluru For Flame-Throwing Car Exhaust
A Kerala student was fined ₹1.11 lakh by Yelahanka Regional Transport Office in Bengaluru for driving a car with a flame-emitting illegal exhaust. Read More
India envoy Vinay Kwatra hosts top US legislators in Washington
India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra hosted key American lawmakers as he welcomed the consistent, bipartisan support in the US Congress for the deepening partnership between Washington and New Delhi. Read More
BMC election results 2026: Bengaluru BJP MP trolls Raj Thackeray with ‘rasmalai’; Mahayuti sweeps polls
In a light-hearted twist following the BJP’s victory in the Maharashtra civic elections, MP PC Mohan cheekily took a dig at Raj Thackeray by referencing ‘rajmalai’. Read More
Madhur Bhandarkar: Industry is a little apprehensive about my work
With movies like ‘Fashion,’ ‘Page 3,’ ‘Heroine,’ filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has always highlighted the other side of the glam world. Read More
Dhurandhar 2: Aditya begins editing trailer of Ranveer starrer
Akshaye Khanna returns as Rehman Dakait in limited flashback scenes for ‘Dhurandhar 2’, already shot. No new filming with him now. Post-production ramps up with trailer edit by late February and March 19 release. Read More
Taskaree Season 2? Director hints closure first
Director Raghav Jairath has unveiled that ‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web’ was built to depict a complex first season, but the show’s growing fanbase might inspire more seasons down the line. Read More
Priya Sachdev moves to Supreme Court to seek Karisma-Sunjay’s divorce documents
Businessman and Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband Sunjay Kapur passed away in June 2025 but soon after his demise, there have been legal proceedings with regards to his Rs 30,000 estate. Read More
‘What was more difficult was slapping Vir Das’: Mithila Palkar
In a lively chat about her forthcoming film ‘Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos,’ Mithila Palkar reveals her joy at teaming up again with Imran Khan while also collaborating with the iconic Aamir Khan. Read More
Dalal Street Ends Higher As Sensex Closes Trade At 83,570, Nifty Tested 25,700
The Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Friday as the Sensex ended at 83,570.21 rising over 180 points and the Nifty closed trade at 25,701.45 climbing more than 35 points at 3:30 PM. Read More
Mahindra’s New Mid-Size SUV Could Take On Hyundai Creta: What We Know So Far
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India’s mid-size SUV segment is heading for another shake-up. Read More
India Fintech Funding Rises 2 Per Cent To $2.4 Billion In 2025, Ranks Third Globally
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India’s fintech sector raised a total of $2.4 billion in 2025, marking a 2 per cent increase from $2. Read More
India Among World’s Most Optimistic Nations, Ranks 4th In Global Confidence Survey
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India ranks fourth globally in public confidence that the country is headed in the right direction, with 81 per cent respondents showing optimism, compared to 48 per cent gl Read More
LIVE: Gold Price Today (Dec 16) Slips, Check 22K And 24K Rates Per Gram In Your City
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24K & 22K Gold Price Today: Gold prices eased on Friday as profit-taking emerged after recent record highs, while silver snapped its five-session rally amid weak globa 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
Maharashtra civic polls results 2026: Mahayuti surge dents Thackeray camps; Congress falters – key highlights
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena alliance on Friday mounted a strong performance in the local body elections across 28 municipal corporations across Maharashtra. Read More
Karisma’s Lawyer Calls Priya’s Plea For Sunjay Kapur’s Divorce Papers ‘Not Maintainable’
Rs 30,000-crore inheritance dispute: Sunjay Kapur’s sister Mandhira Kapur Smith, while speaking to News18, said that Priya’s plea in the SC is a “ridiculous act”
Go to Source
Read More
Kerala Student Fined ₹1.11 Lakh In Bengaluru For Flame-Throwing Car Exhaust
A Kerala student was fined ₹1.11 lakh by Yelahanka Regional Transport Office in Bengaluru for driving a car with a flame-emitting illegal exhaust. Read More
India envoy Vinay Kwatra hosts top US legislators in Washington
India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra hosted key American lawmakers as he welcomed the consistent, bipartisan support in the US Congress for the deepening partnership between Washington and New Delhi. Read More
BMC election results 2026: Bengaluru BJP MP trolls Raj Thackeray with ‘rasmalai’; Mahayuti sweeps polls
In a light-hearted twist following the BJP’s victory in the Maharashtra civic elections, MP PC Mohan cheekily took a dig at Raj Thackeray by referencing ‘rajmalai’. Read More
Madhur Bhandarkar: Industry is a little apprehensive about my work
With movies like ‘Fashion,’ ‘Page 3,’ ‘Heroine,’ filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has always highlighted the other side of the glam world. Read More
Dhurandhar 2: Aditya begins editing trailer of Ranveer starrer
Akshaye Khanna returns as Rehman Dakait in limited flashback scenes for ‘Dhurandhar 2’, already shot. No new filming with him now. Post-production ramps up with trailer edit by late February and March 19 release. Read More
Taskaree Season 2? Director hints closure first
Director Raghav Jairath has unveiled that ‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web’ was built to depict a complex first season, but the show’s growing fanbase might inspire more seasons down the line. Read More
Priya Sachdev moves to Supreme Court to seek Karisma-Sunjay’s divorce documents
Businessman and Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband Sunjay Kapur passed away in June 2025 but soon after his demise, there have been legal proceedings with regards to his Rs 30,000 estate. Read More
‘What was more difficult was slapping Vir Das’: Mithila Palkar
In a lively chat about her forthcoming film ‘Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos,’ Mithila Palkar reveals her joy at teaming up again with Imran Khan while also collaborating with the iconic Aamir Khan. Read More
Dalal Street Ends Higher As Sensex Closes Trade At 83,570, Nifty Tested 25,700
The Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Friday as the Sensex ended at 83,570.21 rising over 180 points and the Nifty closed trade at 25,701.45 climbing more than 35 points at 3:30 PM. Read More
Mahindra’s New Mid-Size SUV Could Take On Hyundai Creta: What We Know So Far
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s mid-size SUV segment is heading for another shake-up. Read More
India Fintech Funding Rises 2 Per Cent To $2.4 Billion In 2025, Ranks Third Globally
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s fintech sector raised a total of $2.4 billion in 2025, marking a 2 per cent increase from $2. Read More
India Among World’s Most Optimistic Nations, Ranks 4th In Global Confidence Survey
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India ranks fourth globally in public confidence that the country is headed in the right direction, with 81 per cent respondents showing optimism, compared to 48 per cent gl Read More
LIVE: Gold Price Today (Dec 16) Slips, Check 22K And 24K Rates Per Gram In Your City
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
24K & 22K Gold Price Today: Gold prices eased on Friday as profit-taking emerged after recent record highs, while silver snapped its five-session rally amid weak globa 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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Explained: Will AFA corruption scandal affect Argentina’s FIFA World Cup title defence?
Argentina Football Association is currently going through a crisis with its president and his advisor implicated in a massive corruption scandal involving funds worth millions allegedly being misappropriated. Read More
Sheikh Hamdan invites UAE residents to mark ‘Day of Solidarity’, this Saturday
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This Saturday, the UAE will celebrate the Day of Solidarity, highlighting the courage, unity, and determination of its people. Residents are invited to join a nationwide moment of remembrance and pride. Read More
China’s economic slowdown, not Trump’s trade war main worry for US businesses: Survey
The top concern of American businesses for 2026 is not President Donald Trump’s trade war but the economic slowdown in China, according to a survey. Read More
Kremlin Calls European Push For Dialogue With Russia On Ukraine War ‘Positive’
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Moscow had taken note of statements made by several European leaders in recent days suggesting renewed engagement with Russia. Read More
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