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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
Mohan Bhagwat Rejects ‘Paramilitary’ Label, Says RSS Focuses On Social Unity
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Bhopal: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said that despite the uniform and physical exercises, the Sangh is not a para-military organisation. Read More
CDS inaugurates upgraded runway at IAF base in Car Nicobar island
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan with senior military officials during the inauguration of the resurfaced and upgraded runway at the IAF’s Car Nicobar air base in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on FridaY. Read More
‘Abhishek following path shown by Rahul’: Congress, Trinamool spar over credit for exposing ‘vote chori’
NEW DELHI: The high-decibel “vote chori” campaign led by Rahul Gandhi, which had united the opposition cutting across party lines last year, now seems to have created a divide between them. Read More
Indore water contamination: MP CM Mohan Yadav suspends civic officials; orders removal of municipal commissioner
File photo: MP CM Mohan Yadav (Picture credit: PTI)
NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Friday announced strict action against senior civic officials over the contaminated drinking water incident in Indore’s Bha 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
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
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
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
Mohan Bhagwat Rejects ‘Paramilitary’ Label, Says RSS Focuses On Social Unity
Show Quick Read
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Bhopal: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said that despite the uniform and physical exercises, the Sangh is not a para-military organisation. Read More
CDS inaugurates upgraded runway at IAF base in Car Nicobar island
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan with senior military officials during the inauguration of the resurfaced and upgraded runway at the IAF’s Car Nicobar air base in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on FridaY. Read More
‘Abhishek following path shown by Rahul’: Congress, Trinamool spar over credit for exposing ‘vote chori’
NEW DELHI: The high-decibel “vote chori” campaign led by Rahul Gandhi, which had united the opposition cutting across party lines last year, now seems to have created a divide between them. Read More
Indore water contamination: MP CM Mohan Yadav suspends civic officials; orders removal of municipal commissioner
File photo: MP CM Mohan Yadav (Picture credit: PTI)
NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Friday announced strict action against senior civic officials over the contaminated drinking water incident in Indore’s Bha 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
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
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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‘Know where to aim’: Iran warns Trump over threat; violent protests rock Tehran
File photo: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (Picture credit: AP)
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday issued a strong response to US President Donald Trump’s warning over the handling of protests in the country, s Read More
Pakistan: Polio drive in merged districts falls short; 935,000 children missed
File photo (Picture credit: ANI)
ISLAMABAD: The polio vaccination campaign in Pakistan’s merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa fell short of its target, leaving over 935,000 children under five unvaccinated, officials said, c Read More
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