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Nanda Devi espionage case: No radiation fears from 1965 nuke device lost in Himalayas, says Kakodkar
AEC chairman Anil Kakodkar (File photo)
NEW DELHI: Former Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) chairman Anil Kakodkar has allayed fears that a nuclear device, lost in an avalanche over 60 years ago after a failed attempt to place it near Read More
After VPN ban in Kashmir, J&K police acts against over 100 VPN users
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SRINAGAR: J&K Police have initiated action against more than 100 people, including teenagers, for violating prohibitory orders on the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services. Read More
Pulwama cricketer wears helmet with Palestinian flag sticker; cops start probe
J&K cricketer with Palstine flag on his helmet
JAMMU/SRINAGAR: J&K police have started a probe after videos went viral of a cricketer, Furqan Ul Haq, walking into a Jammu tournament wearing a Palestinian flag sticker on his helmet. Read More
Property of 7 people accused in UAPA attached in Kathua
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JAMMU: Police in Jammu’s Kathua district on Friday attached property of seven people, currently based in Pakistan and against whom cases have been registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and th Read More
Madras HC Allows Santhanakoodu Festival At Dargah, Bars Animal Sacrifice
The Santhanakoodu festival began with flag hoisting at dargah on Sunday, during which around 30 locals protested, seeking permission to climb the hill and light a ‘deepam’. Read More
Sunny Deol reveals his current state after Dharmendra’s demise
Sunny Deol recently landed in Jaisalmer for the song launch of Ghar Kab Aaoge from his upcoming film Border 2. Read More
From Border 2 to Drishyam 3, Bollywood bets big on familiarity-again
Bollywood learned a harsh lesson in 2025: sequels aren’t automatic hits. Facing franchise fatigue, the industry is strategically betting on 2026 with a slate of sequels. Read More
Hrithik-Saba and sons join Sussanne-Arslan in family pics
Hrithik Roshan attended his cousin Eshaan Roshan’s wedding celebrations in December and it wasn’t just another family function. The actor arrived with his sons, Hrehaan and Hridhaan, accompanied by girlfriend Saba Azad. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ BO day 29 Vs ‘TMMTMTTM’ BO day 9 (LIVE)
The curtains have been drawn on 2025, but the growth of ‘Dhurandhar’ continues to make headlines. 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
Faith, Footsteps, Forests: How Anant Ambani’s 2025 Became A Year Of Pilgrimage & Purpose
2025 emerged as a defining chapter in the public life of Shri Anant Ambani, blending devotion, corporate leadership and large-scale conservation into a single narrative of service. Read More
Indian Exports Defy Global Tariffs In 2025 As Trade Deals And Policy Push Deliver Results
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The Indian exports “defied global tariffs” in 2025, with policy support, trade pacts and digital tools, a new report has said. Read More
Private Equity Investments In Indian Real Estate Surge 59% To $6.7 Billion In 2025
Private equity investments in Indian real estate rose 59 per cent year-on-year to USD 6.7 billion in 2025, marking a return to pre-pandemic levels, property consultancy Savills India said on Friday. Read More
Biryani Tops Swiggy Orders As India Rings In 2026 With Record New Year’s Eve Feasts
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As the clock ticked towards midnight on December 31, food, rather than fireworks, emerged as the undisputed star of New Year’s Eve celebrations across India. Read More
December GST Revenue Crosses Rs 1.74 Lakh Crore Even As Rate Cuts Bite
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Gross GST collections rose 6.1 per cent to over Rs 1. 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
Nanda Devi espionage case: No radiation fears from 1965 nuke device lost in Himalayas, says Kakodkar
AEC chairman Anil Kakodkar (File photo)
NEW DELHI: Former Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) chairman Anil Kakodkar has allayed fears that a nuclear device, lost in an avalanche over 60 years ago after a failed attempt to place it near Read More
After VPN ban in Kashmir, J&K police acts against over 100 VPN users
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SRINAGAR: J&K Police have initiated action against more than 100 people, including teenagers, for violating prohibitory orders on the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services. Read More
Pulwama cricketer wears helmet with Palestinian flag sticker; cops start probe
J&K cricketer with Palstine flag on his helmet
JAMMU/SRINAGAR: J&K police have started a probe after videos went viral of a cricketer, Furqan Ul Haq, walking into a Jammu tournament wearing a Palestinian flag sticker on his helmet. Read More
Property of 7 people accused in UAPA attached in Kathua
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JAMMU: Police in Jammu’s Kathua district on Friday attached property of seven people, currently based in Pakistan and against whom cases have been registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and th Read More
Madras HC Allows Santhanakoodu Festival At Dargah, Bars Animal Sacrifice
The Santhanakoodu festival began with flag hoisting at dargah on Sunday, during which around 30 locals protested, seeking permission to climb the hill and light a ‘deepam’. Read More
Sunny Deol reveals his current state after Dharmendra’s demise
Sunny Deol recently landed in Jaisalmer for the song launch of Ghar Kab Aaoge from his upcoming film Border 2. Read More
From Border 2 to Drishyam 3, Bollywood bets big on familiarity-again
Bollywood learned a harsh lesson in 2025: sequels aren’t automatic hits. Facing franchise fatigue, the industry is strategically betting on 2026 with a slate of sequels. Read More
Hrithik-Saba and sons join Sussanne-Arslan in family pics
Hrithik Roshan attended his cousin Eshaan Roshan’s wedding celebrations in December and it wasn’t just another family function. The actor arrived with his sons, Hrehaan and Hridhaan, accompanied by girlfriend Saba Azad. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ BO day 29 Vs ‘TMMTMTTM’ BO day 9 (LIVE)
The curtains have been drawn on 2025, but the growth of ‘Dhurandhar’ continues to make headlines. 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
Faith, Footsteps, Forests: How Anant Ambani’s 2025 Became A Year Of Pilgrimage & Purpose
2025 emerged as a defining chapter in the public life of Shri Anant Ambani, blending devotion, corporate leadership and large-scale conservation into a single narrative of service. Read More
Indian Exports Defy Global Tariffs In 2025 As Trade Deals And Policy Push Deliver Results
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Indian exports “defied global tariffs” in 2025, with policy support, trade pacts and digital tools, a new report has said. Read More
Private Equity Investments In Indian Real Estate Surge 59% To $6.7 Billion In 2025
Private equity investments in Indian real estate rose 59 per cent year-on-year to USD 6.7 billion in 2025, marking a return to pre-pandemic levels, property consultancy Savills India said on Friday. Read More
Biryani Tops Swiggy Orders As India Rings In 2026 With Record New Year’s Eve Feasts
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
As the clock ticked towards midnight on December 31, food, rather than fireworks, emerged as the undisputed star of New Year’s Eve celebrations across India. Read More
December GST Revenue Crosses Rs 1.74 Lakh Crore Even As Rate Cuts Bite
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Gross GST collections rose 6.1 per cent to over Rs 1. 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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Dubai turns into global sports arena in January 2026: 8 exciting events to check out
From Polo Fields to Desert Relays: Dubai’s January 2026 Sports Line-Up Is Next-Level
If you thought Dubai’s skyline was the city’s only headline-grabbing feature, January 2026 is proving otherwise. Read More
Who is Christian Sturdivant? Teen captured by FBI before he could pull off ISIS-style ‘terrorist attack’
An 18-year-old from Mint Hill, North Carolina, is accused of plotting a deadly New Year’s Eve attack in support of the Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham, before FBI agents moved in to stop him. Read More
India asks refiners for weekly Russian oil import details amid US trade talks: Report
India is asking refiners for weekly Russian and US oil import data to provide accurate figures to Washington amid trade deal negotiations and falling Russian crude purchases
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Saudi-led airstrikes kill 20 in clashes with UAE-backed separatists in Yemen
Airstrikes in Yemen kill 20 as Saudi-led coalition targets UAE-backed separatists, exposing deepening rifts within the anti-Houthi alliance and raising risks of a wider escalation amid competing territorial claims in the country’s south. Read More
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