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Palestine Flag On Cricketer’s Helmet Triggers Police Probe Into J&K Champions League
The player, identified as Furqan Bhat, has been called in for questioning by the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Read More
Centre’s Year-End Reshuffle: Over 48 Senior Officials Get New Postings
New Delhi [India], January 1 (ANI): In a major bureaucratic reshuffle on the last day of 2025, the Central government approved a large number of senior-level appointments at the level of Joint Secretary, Additional Secretary and equivalent posts acr Read More
First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Clears Final Trials-Check Routes & Launch Date
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The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train has today completed its testing, trials and safety certification, clearing the final hurdle ahead of commercial operations. Read More
India makes smoking more expensive, new rates effective from February 1; tobacco stocks fall
Cigarettes, pan masala and other tobacco products are set to become more expensive from February 1 after the government notified a new excise duty regime. Read More
‘Conspiracy won’t work’: Akhilesh backs Mamata Banerjee for 2026 West Bengal polls; claims BJP will lose in UP as well
Akhilesh Yadav (ANI)
NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday backed West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, asserting that the BJP’s “conspiracy” would fail. Read More
Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close
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Warning: This article contains spoilers about the final episode of Stranger Things
Stranger Things has drawn to an epic and emotional close, with a dramatic two-hour Read More
Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants
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A retired police detective, a crime novelist and a psychologist will be among the players sitting at the round table on the new series of The Traitors, which ki Read More
The Archers cast recreate first episode for 75th anniversary
7 hours ago
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The cast of The Archers have re-enacted the opening scene from the first ever episode to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the BBC Radio 4 drama. Read More
Ikkis: Movie Review and Release Live Updates
Being in the Army was my first dream: Jaideep Ahlawat
Actor Jaideep Ahlawat, who will be seen next in a biopic on war hero Arun Khetarpal in “Ikkis”, on Thursday said he feels “jealous” when he sees someone in the Army uniform as that was his dr Read More
Avatar 3 box office Day 13: Sci-fi epic goes beyond Rs 150 cr
In India, James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is cruising steadily at the box office with collecting THIS amount so far. 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
Inside RBI’s Stability Report: Strong Banks, Rising Household Debt, Global Risks
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Despite an uncertain and challenging global economic backdrop, the Indian economy continues to grow strongly, underpinned by robust domestic demand, benign inflation, and pr 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
ABP Live Your Money Your Life | 8th Pay Commission Update: Will Government Salaries Change From Jan 1, 2026?
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As the calendar turns to January 1, 2026, a wave of excitement and confusion has swept through India’s central government workforce. 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
Palestine Flag On Cricketer’s Helmet Triggers Police Probe Into J&K Champions League
The player, identified as Furqan Bhat, has been called in for questioning by the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Read More
Centre’s Year-End Reshuffle: Over 48 Senior Officials Get New Postings
New Delhi [India], January 1 (ANI): In a major bureaucratic reshuffle on the last day of 2025, the Central government approved a large number of senior-level appointments at the level of Joint Secretary, Additional Secretary and equivalent posts acr Read More
First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Clears Final Trials-Check Routes & Launch Date
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train has today completed its testing, trials and safety certification, clearing the final hurdle ahead of commercial operations. Read More
India makes smoking more expensive, new rates effective from February 1; tobacco stocks fall
Cigarettes, pan masala and other tobacco products are set to become more expensive from February 1 after the government notified a new excise duty regime. Read More
‘Conspiracy won’t work’: Akhilesh backs Mamata Banerjee for 2026 West Bengal polls; claims BJP will lose in UP as well
Akhilesh Yadav (ANI)
NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday backed West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, asserting that the BJP’s “conspiracy” would fail. Read More
Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close
16 minutes ago
ShareSave
Christal HayesLos Angeles
ShareSave
BBC
Warning: This article contains spoilers about the final episode of Stranger Things
Stranger Things has drawn to an epic and emotional close, with a dramatic two-hour Read More
Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants
6 hours ago
ShareSave
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
ShareSave
BBC
A retired police detective, a crime novelist and a psychologist will be among the players sitting at the round table on the new series of The Traitors, which ki Read More
The Archers cast recreate first episode for 75th anniversary
7 hours ago
ShareSave
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
ShareSave
BBC
The cast of The Archers have re-enacted the opening scene from the first ever episode to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the BBC Radio 4 drama. Read More
Ikkis: Movie Review and Release Live Updates
Being in the Army was my first dream: Jaideep Ahlawat
Actor Jaideep Ahlawat, who will be seen next in a biopic on war hero Arun Khetarpal in “Ikkis”, on Thursday said he feels “jealous” when he sees someone in the Army uniform as that was his dr Read More
Avatar 3 box office Day 13: Sci-fi epic goes beyond Rs 150 cr
In India, James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is cruising steadily at the box office with collecting THIS amount so far. 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
Inside RBI’s Stability Report: Strong Banks, Rising Household Debt, Global Risks
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Despite an uncertain and challenging global economic backdrop, the Indian economy continues to grow strongly, underpinned by robust domestic demand, benign inflation, and pr 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
ABP Live Your Money Your Life | 8th Pay Commission Update: Will Government Salaries Change From Jan 1, 2026?
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
As the calendar turns to January 1, 2026, a wave of excitement and confusion has swept through India’s central government workforce. 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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8 firsts for sports in 2026: From first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s to expanded FIFA World Cup
From the first 48-team FIFA World Cup to landmark moments in women’s sport and major reforms in India, 2026 is set to be a historic year with eight sporting firsts that will redefine global sports. Read More
12,000-pound sparkle: 2026 celebrations light up New York’s Times Square with Constellation Ball – watch
New York Times Square (AP image)
New York rang in 2026 with tradition, spectacle and a brand-new symbol of hope as the iconic Times Square ball drop lit up the city and screens around the world on New Year’s Eve. Read More
Crans-Montana: The Swiss Alpine Resort Where A New Year’s Bar Fire Left Dozens Dead
The town is home to around 87 miles of ski trails and is particularly popular with British and European tourists. Read More
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