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OPINION | The AQI Illusion: Why India’s Pollution Fight Is Collapsing Under Missing Data
The Bombay High Court has been hearing the suo moto PIL on air pollution for years now, and recent hearings exemplify the fundamental problems which have resulted in our AQI crisis – we lack the data we need to meaningfully identify sources o Read More
‘Only thought I’ll be an MLA’: Siddaramaiah to become Karnataka’s longest-serving CM; set to surpass Devaraj Urs
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah (ANI)
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said he is set to surpass the late D. Read More
A Festival Measured In Food: 10 Lakh Mysore Pak, Lakhs Of Savouries At Koppala
Yet for many pilgrims, the first stop is not the chariot route but the food lines, where volunteers serve meals continuously from early morning until late into the night. Read More
1965 War: Indian Army Had Almost Reached Lahore When The Tashkent Agreement Was Signed
During the 1965 India-Pakistan war, Lal Bahadur Shastri and Ayub Khan faced off, leading to the Tashkent Declaration mediated by Alexei Kosygin, shaping future Indo-Pak diplomacy
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EAM Jaishankar visits India-France textile exhibition in Paris on first day of diplomatic tour
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar is in Paris to bolster the India-France Strategic Partnership. Read More
Timothée’s shoutout for Kylie and other moments from Critics’ Choice Awards
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Timothée Chalamet thanked his girlfriend Kylie Jenner and told her he loved her from the stage, as he won best actor at the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards o Read More
Priyanka Chopra’s Holiday Posts: Star shares family moments with Malti and Nick Jonas
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Hollywood, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is embracing motherhood with open arms. She recently delighted fans with an adorable snapshot of her daughter Malti giggling during a playful car ride. Read More
Kiara Advani On Online Trolling: Actor says repeated rumours made her doubt herself
Kiara Advani opened up about the toll that online speculation regarding her appearance, prompted by pictures from events, took on her self-esteem. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ day 32 Vs ‘Ikkis’ Vs ‘Tu Meri Main Tera’ (LIVE)
‘Dhurandhar’ has been on a record breaking spree every since the film released in theatres on December 5. Read More
Kritika Kamra rings in 2026 with beau Gaurav Kapur, Sagarika Ghatge, Zaheer Khan and ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ star Anya Singh
As 2026 dawned, Kritika Kamra celebrated the occasion with her boyfriend Gaurav Kapur, capturing the essence of joy in their New Year’s Eve photos alongside good friends such as Zaheer Khan and Aanya Singh. Read More
Dalal Streets Close Lower Amid Global Risks, Sensex Falls To 85,430, Nifty Tests 26,250
The Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Monday evening as the Sensex declined over 320 points to settle above 85,430 and the Nifty fell more than 78 points to close above 26,250. Read More
Indian Oil Refiners Stand To Benefit As Venezuelan Crude Returns To Market
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The US capture of Venezuela’s President Nicholas Maduro and taking over its oil fields could lead to Indian refineries benefiting from imports of heavier Venezuelan ba Read More
India’s Growth Momentum Builds: BofA Raises FY26 GDP Forecast To 7.6%
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As the Indian economy continues to grow over robust policy reforms and strong consumption, Bank of America (BofA) has raised the country’s GDP growth projection to 7. Read More
LIVE: Silver Prices Today (Jan 5) Break All Records, Check 1 Gram & 1 Kg Rates In Your City
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Silver Prices Today 5 Jan 2026:Silver prices staged a sharp rebound in futures trade on Monday, tracking strong global cues as renewed geopolitical tensions involving Venez Read More
LIVE: Gold Price Today (Jan 5) Soars, Check 22K & 24K Rates Per Gram In Your City
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22K & 24K Gold Price Today:Gold and silver prices moved higher on Monday, tracking strong global cues as fresh geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and anticipation ah 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
OPINION | The AQI Illusion: Why India’s Pollution Fight Is Collapsing Under Missing Data
The Bombay High Court has been hearing the suo moto PIL on air pollution for years now, and recent hearings exemplify the fundamental problems which have resulted in our AQI crisis – we lack the data we need to meaningfully identify sources o Read More
‘Only thought I’ll be an MLA’: Siddaramaiah to become Karnataka’s longest-serving CM; set to surpass Devaraj Urs
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah (ANI)
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said he is set to surpass the late D. Read More
A Festival Measured In Food: 10 Lakh Mysore Pak, Lakhs Of Savouries At Koppala
Yet for many pilgrims, the first stop is not the chariot route but the food lines, where volunteers serve meals continuously from early morning until late into the night. Read More
1965 War: Indian Army Had Almost Reached Lahore When The Tashkent Agreement Was Signed
During the 1965 India-Pakistan war, Lal Bahadur Shastri and Ayub Khan faced off, leading to the Tashkent Declaration mediated by Alexei Kosygin, shaping future Indo-Pak diplomacy
Go to Source
Read More
EAM Jaishankar visits India-France textile exhibition in Paris on first day of diplomatic tour
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar is in Paris to bolster the India-France Strategic Partnership. Read More
Timothée’s shoutout for Kylie and other moments from Critics’ Choice Awards
15 minutes ago
ShareSave
Paul GlynnCulture reporter
ShareSave
Getty Images
Timothée Chalamet thanked his girlfriend Kylie Jenner and told her he loved her from the stage, as he won best actor at the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards o Read More
Priyanka Chopra’s Holiday Posts: Star shares family moments with Malti and Nick Jonas
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Hollywood, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is embracing motherhood with open arms. She recently delighted fans with an adorable snapshot of her daughter Malti giggling during a playful car ride. Read More
Kiara Advani On Online Trolling: Actor says repeated rumours made her doubt herself
Kiara Advani opened up about the toll that online speculation regarding her appearance, prompted by pictures from events, took on her self-esteem. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ day 32 Vs ‘Ikkis’ Vs ‘Tu Meri Main Tera’ (LIVE)
‘Dhurandhar’ has been on a record breaking spree every since the film released in theatres on December 5. Read More
Kritika Kamra rings in 2026 with beau Gaurav Kapur, Sagarika Ghatge, Zaheer Khan and ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ star Anya Singh
As 2026 dawned, Kritika Kamra celebrated the occasion with her boyfriend Gaurav Kapur, capturing the essence of joy in their New Year’s Eve photos alongside good friends such as Zaheer Khan and Aanya Singh. Read More
Dalal Streets Close Lower Amid Global Risks, Sensex Falls To 85,430, Nifty Tests 26,250
The Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Monday evening as the Sensex declined over 320 points to settle above 85,430 and the Nifty fell more than 78 points to close above 26,250. Read More
Indian Oil Refiners Stand To Benefit As Venezuelan Crude Returns To Market
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The US capture of Venezuela’s President Nicholas Maduro and taking over its oil fields could lead to Indian refineries benefiting from imports of heavier Venezuelan ba Read More
India’s Growth Momentum Builds: BofA Raises FY26 GDP Forecast To 7.6%
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
As the Indian economy continues to grow over robust policy reforms and strong consumption, Bank of America (BofA) has raised the country’s GDP growth projection to 7. Read More
LIVE: Silver Prices Today (Jan 5) Break All Records, Check 1 Gram & 1 Kg Rates In Your City
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Silver Prices Today 5 Jan 2026:Silver prices staged a sharp rebound in futures trade on Monday, tracking strong global cues as renewed geopolitical tensions involving Venez Read More
LIVE: Gold Price Today (Jan 5) Soars, Check 22K & 24K Rates Per Gram In Your City
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
22K & 24K Gold Price Today:Gold and silver prices moved higher on Monday, tracking strong global cues as fresh geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and anticipation ah 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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Maduro captured: What’s Monroe Doctrine and how Trump used it to reshape US policy on Venezuela
While addressing the media regarding the US forces’ operation in Venezuela, US President Donald Trump has often cited a policy belonging to the 19th-century president. Read More
Zelenskyy appoints ‘highly skilled’ Canadian ex-deputy PM as economic adviser
Zelenskyy on Monday announced the appointment of Canada’s former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland as his adviser on economic development, citing her experience in attracting investment
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India overtakes China to emerge as world’s largest rice producer
India’s rice output reaches 150.18 million tonnes, overtaking China for the first time. The milestone reflects gains from high-yielding seeds and expanding export capacity. Read More
Germany Says US Must Explain Actions In Venezuela; France ‘Regrets’ Lack Of Respect For Norms
Donald Trump’s orders to launch strikes in Venezuela and capture its President Nicolas Maduro have sharply divided global opinion, with many calling it an imperialist outreach. Read More
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