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Tremor felt in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu
The National Centre for Seismology confirmed via an X post that a tremor a measuring 3.0 was felt in Virudhunagar district at 9.06 pm. Read More
MoRTH Built About 18 Km Of National Highways Per Day Till December, Meeting Half Of FY26 Target
The Economic Survey 2025-26 said that for FY26, 10,000 km of national highway construction is targeted, ‘of which 4,938 km have been completed as of December 31, 2025’
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Karnataka To Form Special Squad To Identify, Deport Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants
Reddy noted that there were 370 illegal Bangladeshis in Karnataka of which 213 people have been sent back while action is being taken against the rest. Read More
Tatkal Ticket New Guidelines: How To Make Reservations Online Under New Rules
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Indian Railways has implemented a series of new Tatkal ticket booking rules in 2026 aimed at improving fairness and accessibility for everyday passengers. Read More
Economic Survey 2026: Gig jobs surges, set to form 6.7% of India’s workforce by 2029–30
Even as platform-based employment expands rapidly, the Economic Survey flags income volatility, weak social security and rising regulatory scrutiny as key challenges facing India’s growing gig workforce
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BBC vows to better reflect working-class audiences around UK
In an email shared with staff, Peter Johnston, BBC director of editorial complaints and reviews, highlighted recent TV series including Riot Women – about a punk band of menopausal women in Hebden Bridge – along with Death Valley, a crime Read More
Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump’s ‘number one fan’ and shows off gold card visa
The Trinidadian-American rapper held hands on stage with the US President, amid ICE protests. Read More
‘Why can’t women have experience?’ New Bridgerton series tackles sex taboo
Bridgerton is back, with Francesca on the hunt for sex tips and Benedict finally meeting his match. Read More
‘Border 2’ box office collection day 7 (LIVE)
Sunny Deol has once again reinforced his stronghold over patriotic cinema, proving that he remains a formidable force at the Indian box office. Read More
SRK’s stylish Rs 14 lakh handbag steals attention at the airport
Shah Rukh Khan was clicked at the airport late yesterday night as he left for Dubai. It was a quiet moment but fans noticed everything. The actor kept his look simple and relaxed. He wore a Dior Couture 1947 hooded jacket with jeans. Read More
India Energy Week: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Calls For Sustained Investment
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India Energy Week 2026 commenced with a strong focus on sustained investment, global collaboration and pragmatic action to navigate the energy transition amid volatility in Read More
India Energy Week 2026: Indian Oil Eyes Cost-Effective Hydrogen For Future Fuels
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Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is focusing on large-scale hydrogen production as part of its long-term energy transition strategy, Saurabh Dutt, Executive Director (C Read More
Good News For Govt Staff? 8th Pay Commission May Bring Bigger Pay Hike
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The proposed 8th Pay Commission has raised strong expectations of a significant pay and pension increase for central government employees and pensioners, potentially offerin Read More
What India Inc Can Learn From Pharma’s TRIPS Journey As Global Tariffs Rise: Economic Survey
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India Inc can draw inspiration from the domestic pharma industry, which transformed itself in the aftermath of the TRIPS Agreement in 1995, to deal with an unpredictable glo Read More
Economic Survey Flags Rupee Undervaluation Even As Growth, Inflation Stay Supportive
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The value of the rupee, which has slipped to the 92 per dollar mark, does not accurately reflect India’s stellar economic fundamentals, the Economic Survey said on Thu Read More
Heavy snowfall halts trekking on five high-altitude routes in Nepal’s Mustang area
Trekkers in Nepal’s Mustang area have been advised not to use five popular high-altitude trekking routes that connect the district with neighbouring areas, citing heavy snowfall, officials said. Read More
Disney Cruise Line to debut fireworks show narrated by Shah Rukh Khan
Disney Cruise Line will introduce an all-new fireworks show, The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky, narrated by actor Shah Rukh Khan. Read More
StarDream Cruises showcases India’s spirit of togetherness through new brand films
StarDream Cruises has unveiled two new brand films that encapsulate its growing resonance with Indian travellers and its focus on meaningful, experience-led cruising. Read More
Aman at Sea opens reservations for Amangati’s inaugural 2027 Mediterranean Voyages
Aman at Sea has announced the inaugural itineraries for Amangati, the brand’s first ocean-going motor yacht, with reservations now open ahead of its Spring 2027 debut. Read More
Tremor felt in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu
The National Centre for Seismology confirmed via an X post that a tremor a measuring 3.0 was felt in Virudhunagar district at 9.06 pm. Read More
MoRTH Built About 18 Km Of National Highways Per Day Till December, Meeting Half Of FY26 Target
The Economic Survey 2025-26 said that for FY26, 10,000 km of national highway construction is targeted, ‘of which 4,938 km have been completed as of December 31, 2025’
Go to Source
Read More
Karnataka To Form Special Squad To Identify, Deport Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants
Reddy noted that there were 370 illegal Bangladeshis in Karnataka of which 213 people have been sent back while action is being taken against the rest. Read More
Tatkal Ticket New Guidelines: How To Make Reservations Online Under New Rules
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian Railways has implemented a series of new Tatkal ticket booking rules in 2026 aimed at improving fairness and accessibility for everyday passengers. Read More
Economic Survey 2026: Gig jobs surges, set to form 6.7% of India’s workforce by 2029–30
Even as platform-based employment expands rapidly, the Economic Survey flags income volatility, weak social security and rising regulatory scrutiny as key challenges facing India’s growing gig workforce
Go to Source
Read More
BBC vows to better reflect working-class audiences around UK
In an email shared with staff, Peter Johnston, BBC director of editorial complaints and reviews, highlighted recent TV series including Riot Women – about a punk band of menopausal women in Hebden Bridge – along with Death Valley, a crime Read More
Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump’s ‘number one fan’ and shows off gold card visa
The Trinidadian-American rapper held hands on stage with the US President, amid ICE protests. Read More
‘Why can’t women have experience?’ New Bridgerton series tackles sex taboo
Bridgerton is back, with Francesca on the hunt for sex tips and Benedict finally meeting his match. Read More
‘Border 2’ box office collection day 7 (LIVE)
Sunny Deol has once again reinforced his stronghold over patriotic cinema, proving that he remains a formidable force at the Indian box office. Read More
SRK’s stylish Rs 14 lakh handbag steals attention at the airport
Shah Rukh Khan was clicked at the airport late yesterday night as he left for Dubai. It was a quiet moment but fans noticed everything. The actor kept his look simple and relaxed. He wore a Dior Couture 1947 hooded jacket with jeans. Read More
India Energy Week: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Calls For Sustained Investment
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India Energy Week 2026 commenced with a strong focus on sustained investment, global collaboration and pragmatic action to navigate the energy transition amid volatility in Read More
India Energy Week 2026: Indian Oil Eyes Cost-Effective Hydrogen For Future Fuels
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is focusing on large-scale hydrogen production as part of its long-term energy transition strategy, Saurabh Dutt, Executive Director (C Read More
Good News For Govt Staff? 8th Pay Commission May Bring Bigger Pay Hike
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The proposed 8th Pay Commission has raised strong expectations of a significant pay and pension increase for central government employees and pensioners, potentially offerin Read More
What India Inc Can Learn From Pharma’s TRIPS Journey As Global Tariffs Rise: Economic Survey
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India Inc can draw inspiration from the domestic pharma industry, which transformed itself in the aftermath of the TRIPS Agreement in 1995, to deal with an unpredictable glo Read More
Economic Survey Flags Rupee Undervaluation Even As Growth, Inflation Stay Supportive
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The value of the rupee, which has slipped to the 92 per dollar mark, does not accurately reflect India’s stellar economic fundamentals, the Economic Survey said on Thu Read More
Heavy snowfall halts trekking on five high-altitude routes in Nepal’s Mustang area
Trekkers in Nepal’s Mustang area have been advised not to use five popular high-altitude trekking routes that connect the district with neighbouring areas, citing heavy snowfall, officials said. Read More
Disney Cruise Line to debut fireworks show narrated by Shah Rukh Khan
Disney Cruise Line will introduce an all-new fireworks show, The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky, narrated by actor Shah Rukh Khan. Read More
StarDream Cruises showcases India’s spirit of togetherness through new brand films
StarDream Cruises has unveiled two new brand films that encapsulate its growing resonance with Indian travellers and its focus on meaningful, experience-led cruising. Read More
Aman at Sea opens reservations for Amangati’s inaugural 2027 Mediterranean Voyages
Aman at Sea has announced the inaugural itineraries for Amangati, the brand’s first ocean-going motor yacht, with reservations now open ahead of its Spring 2027 debut. Read More
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New name and new format: How India’s second division football competition I-League is set to change
I-League is expected to start its 2025-26 season from February 21 and if the federation approves the proposals by clubs, we will have a new name and a new format for India’s second tier football league. Read More
Random Musing: A brief history of the Church of England (as it gets its first woman Archbishop of Canterbury)
In Yes Minister, when Jim Hacker finds out that Italian terrorists have access to British-made weapons, Sir Humphrey Appleby tries to mollify him by pointing out it’s not their department’s problem. Read More
Trump orders re-opening of Venezuela airspace after talk with acting President Rodríguez
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he planned on opening up Venezuela’s air space after a discussion on Thursday with the country’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez. Read More
Zimbabwe inflation drops to single digits for first time since 1997, bolstering ZiG currency push
A sharp fall in inflation to single digits for the first time since 1997 strengthens the government’s case for making the gold-backed ZiG the country’s sole currency by 2030, as authorities point to rising reserves and tighter policy coordination
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