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BMC and other Maharashtra civic poll results 2026: Top 10 winners and losers
NEW DELHI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Maharashtra civic elections 2026 have marked a decisive shift in the urban political landscape. Read More
‘Thank you Maharashtra!’ PM Modi hails civic poll verdict; congratulates NDA workers
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated BJP workers and thanked the people of Maharashtra after the BJP-led NDA and Mahayuti registered a sweeping victory in the state’s municipal corporation elections. Read More
‘Should not exist’: Former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa on legal immunity to CEC, ECs; calls it ‘extraordinary protection’
NEW DELHI: Questioning the legal shield granted to serving and former chief election commissioners (CEC) and election commissioners under a new law, former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa on Friday described the provision as an “ex Read More
Medical condition of Harish Rana worse than Aruna Shanbaug’s, SC told; court reserves verdict after hearing govt, family members
NEW DELHI: Comparing it with the case of Aruna Shanbaug, who spent 42 years in a vegetative state, additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the medical condition of Harish Rana, who has been Read More
‘Can’t differentiate Hindutva from development’: CM Fadnavis after Mahayuti’s civic poll sweep; BJP set to form 25 mayors
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday credited the BJP-led Mahayuti’s sweeping performance in the state’s municipal elections to its development agenda saying Hindutva and development were inseparable for t Read More
Ant and Dec launch their first podcast – a smart move or late to the party?
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Ant and Dec are to host their first podcast, as part of a new digital entertainment channel set up by the TV presenters. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ X Vecna: ‘Stranger Things’ villain dances on ‘Shararat’
‘Stranger Things’ came to an end with season 5. The makers and the original cast also said an emotional goodbye with tears and BTS drama via ‘One Last Adventure. Read More
BLACKPINK’s Jennie celebrates her 30th birthday
K-pop icon Jennie turned 30 in style, hosting a stylishly low-key birthday bash that enchanted her followers online. Dressed to impress, her calm and graceful aura stole the spotlight, symbolizing her leap into a new decade. Read More
‘Gandhi Talks’ teaser: Vijay Sethupathi film breaks conventions
A new film, ‘Gandhi Talks’, starring Vijay Sethupathi, is set to be a unique cinematic experience. This silent movie uses powerful visuals and emotions to convey its message. Read More
January jinx at the Box office: Real or myth? Will Border 2 break it? – Exclusive
For the longest time now, the month of January has been considered a ‘jinxed’ month for Bollywood. Read More
Bitcoin Price Hits $97K, Ethereum Tests $3,350, And ZKP Targets 100x–5,000x Timing Asymmetry
Crypto markets are heating up again. Bitcoin just hit an eight-week high, Ethereum is brushing up against key resistance, and early-stage buyers are scanning the field for the next emerging crypto to buy. Read More
DOGE Price Jumps 25% While New Presale Crypto Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Could 100x Easily According To Analysts
Dogecoin (DOGE) has opened 2026 with renewed momentum, climbing nearly 25% in January as markets flipped into a risk-on posture. Read More
8th Pay Commission: What Fitment Factor Could Mean For Salaries And Pensions
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Following the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, central government employees and pensioners are keenly awaiting clarity on the fitment factor that will determine their re Read More
Union Budget 2026 | Why NSE And BSE Are Opening On Sunday, February 1
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Indian stock exchanges BSE and NSE on Friday announced that markets will be open for trading on February 1 (Sunday) on account of the Union Budget 2026-2027. Read More
Final 10 Days At $0.001: How Blockdag Converts Conviction Into Market Advantage [Best Crypto Presale Of 2026]
Every crypto cycle has a quiet dividing line. On one side are the people who buy conviction. On the other hand are the people who buy confirmation. Both end up holding the same asset, but at very different prices. 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
BMC and other Maharashtra civic poll results 2026: Top 10 winners and losers
NEW DELHI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Maharashtra civic elections 2026 have marked a decisive shift in the urban political landscape. Read More
‘Thank you Maharashtra!’ PM Modi hails civic poll verdict; congratulates NDA workers
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated BJP workers and thanked the people of Maharashtra after the BJP-led NDA and Mahayuti registered a sweeping victory in the state’s municipal corporation elections. Read More
‘Should not exist’: Former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa on legal immunity to CEC, ECs; calls it ‘extraordinary protection’
NEW DELHI: Questioning the legal shield granted to serving and former chief election commissioners (CEC) and election commissioners under a new law, former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa on Friday described the provision as an “ex Read More
Medical condition of Harish Rana worse than Aruna Shanbaug’s, SC told; court reserves verdict after hearing govt, family members
NEW DELHI: Comparing it with the case of Aruna Shanbaug, who spent 42 years in a vegetative state, additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the medical condition of Harish Rana, who has been Read More
‘Can’t differentiate Hindutva from development’: CM Fadnavis after Mahayuti’s civic poll sweep; BJP set to form 25 mayors
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday credited the BJP-led Mahayuti’s sweeping performance in the state’s municipal elections to its development agenda saying Hindutva and development were inseparable for t Read More
Ant and Dec launch their first podcast – a smart move or late to the party?
11 minutes ago
ShareSave
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
ShareSave
Simon Jones PR
Ant and Dec are to host their first podcast, as part of a new digital entertainment channel set up by the TV presenters. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ X Vecna: ‘Stranger Things’ villain dances on ‘Shararat’
‘Stranger Things’ came to an end with season 5. The makers and the original cast also said an emotional goodbye with tears and BTS drama via ‘One Last Adventure. Read More
BLACKPINK’s Jennie celebrates her 30th birthday
K-pop icon Jennie turned 30 in style, hosting a stylishly low-key birthday bash that enchanted her followers online. Dressed to impress, her calm and graceful aura stole the spotlight, symbolizing her leap into a new decade. Read More
‘Gandhi Talks’ teaser: Vijay Sethupathi film breaks conventions
A new film, ‘Gandhi Talks’, starring Vijay Sethupathi, is set to be a unique cinematic experience. This silent movie uses powerful visuals and emotions to convey its message. Read More
January jinx at the Box office: Real or myth? Will Border 2 break it? – Exclusive
For the longest time now, the month of January has been considered a ‘jinxed’ month for Bollywood. Read More
Bitcoin Price Hits $97K, Ethereum Tests $3,350, And ZKP Targets 100x–5,000x Timing Asymmetry
Crypto markets are heating up again. Bitcoin just hit an eight-week high, Ethereum is brushing up against key resistance, and early-stage buyers are scanning the field for the next emerging crypto to buy. Read More
DOGE Price Jumps 25% While New Presale Crypto Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Could 100x Easily According To Analysts
Dogecoin (DOGE) has opened 2026 with renewed momentum, climbing nearly 25% in January as markets flipped into a risk-on posture. Read More
8th Pay Commission: What Fitment Factor Could Mean For Salaries And Pensions
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Following the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, central government employees and pensioners are keenly awaiting clarity on the fitment factor that will determine their re Read More
Union Budget 2026 | Why NSE And BSE Are Opening On Sunday, February 1
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian stock exchanges BSE and NSE on Friday announced that markets will be open for trading on February 1 (Sunday) on account of the Union Budget 2026-2027. Read More
Final 10 Days At $0.001: How Blockdag Converts Conviction Into Market Advantage [Best Crypto Presale Of 2026]
Every crypto cycle has a quiet dividing line. On one side are the people who buy conviction. On the other hand are the people who buy confirmation. Both end up holding the same asset, but at very different prices. 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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‘We will be little afraid to visit for World Championships’: Foreign contingent, fans raise alarm over India Open
The India Open Super 750 has drawn criticism from visiting teams and fans over air pollution, hygiene and facilities at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Stadium. This has raised concerns about India’s readiness to host the BWF World Championships in August. Read More
Mossad chief in Washington; Netanyahu urged Donald Trump to wait — is Israel behind US–Iran mediation?
Just as headlines began whispering that US-Iran tensions might be cooling, a behind-the-scenes visit has offered a possible explanation for the shift in mood. Read More
‘Extremely tense’: Putin speaks to Netanyahu, Pezeshkian to discuss Iran crisis; urges diplomatic solution
Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP)
NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held separate telephone conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as tensions sha Read More
Absolute Sinema: Former top senator accused of druggy affair by aide’s ex-wife
Washington has seen many things. Sanctimony. Hypocrisy. The occasional foot-in-mouth filibuster. But even by Capitol Hill standards, this one lands with a thud. Read More
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