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SC stays recovery proceedings against Rajasthan government for not refunding to a contractor
NEW DELHI: Facing the embarrassment of recovery proceedings for failing to refund a contractor — with some movable property, including furniture and vehicles, already seized — the Rajasthan government received relief from the Supreme Read More
Build next-gen propulsion systems: Defence minister tells GTRE; India-France Joint Dialogue in B’luru tomorrow
Photo credit: Rajnath Singh post on X
BENGALURU: Defence minister Rajnath Singh Monday visited DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru, where he reviewed the progress of indigenous military gas turbine engine Read More
From ‘chaiwala’ to ‘Rahulian’: Mani Shankar Aiyar returns and Congress ducks for cover, again
NEW DELHI: By now, the pattern is familiar. Just when Congress is trying to project discipline and a message of unity ahead of an election, Mani Shankar Aiyar re-enters the scene, picks up the mic, and leaves the party embarrassed. Read More
‘How can you indulge in physical relationship before marriage’: SC goes ‘old-fashioned’
NEW DELHI: Calling itself “old-fashioned”, the Supreme Court on Monday questioned how two people could indulge in a physical relationship before marriage, even if it is consensual. Read More
‘One Surgery Every Two Minutes’: 175 MP Women Made To Lie On Ground For Sterilisation
Anganwadi and ASHA workers, who had brought the women to the camp, also admitted that basic facilities were lacking and that the women faced considerable trouble. Read More
Logan Paul’s Pokémon card smashes record in $16m sale
Venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci buys the card to kick off his plan for a “planetary treasure hunt”. Read More
Rajpal Yadav gets interim bail in cheque bounce case
Rajpal Yadav who was in custody at Tihar jail after being asked to surrender in several cheque bounce cases has finally got an interim bail from the Delhi High Court. Read More
Rajkummar breaks silence on his new look: ‘Gained 9-10 kilos’
In the last few days, Rajkummar Rao has been the centre of attention on social media as netizens just couldn’t recognise him in his new look. The actor has put on some weight and was seen sporting grey hair. Read More
Wendy Osefo opens up about the night she was arrested last year
Wendy Osefo, a prominent figure on Real Housewives of Potomac, has finally opened up about the distressing experience following last year’s insurance fraud arrest involving her and her husband Edward. Read More
Rajpal Yadav cheque bounce case: Court asks to pay Rs 1.5 cr for bail
Rajpal Yadav has been in Tihar jail since the last few days as the actor was asked to surrender in several cheque bounce cases. Read More
Exports Surge, But Imports Outpace: India’s Trade Deficit Nearly Doubles In January
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India’s overall exports, merchandise and services combined, increased by 13.16 per cent year-on-year to USD 80.45 billion in January 2026, compared with USD 71. Read More
E-Commerce Under Scrutiny: Snapdeal Fined For Non-Compliant Toy Sales
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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Monday imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on Snapdeal for the sale of non-BIS compliant toys on its platform, in violation of Read More
ABP Ideas of India 2026: Amitabh Kant To Address Good Governance In Turbulent Times
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ABP Ideas of India 2026:ABP Network is set to host the fifth edition of its flagship Ideas of India Summit on February 27 and 28 at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai, bringing togethe Read More
Sensex, Nifty Stage Sharp Comeback On Bank Buying After Two-Day Slide
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Indian equity benchmarks staged a sharp comeback on Monday, snapping a two-day losing streak as strong buying in banking and financial stocks lifted overall sentiment in the Read More
Global Rich List Shake-Up: Alice Walton Joins Top 10 As Jensen Huang Exits, Musk Leads
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Amid ongoing volatility in global and domestic markets, the list of the world’s top 10 richest people has seen a fresh entry. Read More
Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village partners with Sky Vacations to offer Kerala Ayurveda in North America
Sky Vacations and Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village (KTAHV) have entered into an exclusive partnership to provide North American travellers access to authentic Kerala Ayurveda. Read More
Int2Cruises appointed as preferred sales agent for Saudi Arabia’s Aroya Cruises in India
Int2Cruises, Asia’s cruise-first online travel platform, has been appointed as the preferred Indian sales agent for Aroya Cruises, Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown cruise line developed under Cruise Saudi. Read More
SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience
SA Forest Adventures has reported growing enthusiasm from Indian travellers for K3, the world’s longest zipline, located near Caledon, Western Cape. Read More
Six Senses Fort Barwara launches first transformative Lunar Healing Retreat
Six Senses Fort Barwara has introduced its first-ever Lunar Healing Retreat, an immersive full-day wellness journey designed to align guests with the moon’s natural rhythms. Read More
SC stays recovery proceedings against Rajasthan government for not refunding to a contractor
NEW DELHI: Facing the embarrassment of recovery proceedings for failing to refund a contractor — with some movable property, including furniture and vehicles, already seized — the Rajasthan government received relief from the Supreme Read More
Build next-gen propulsion systems: Defence minister tells GTRE; India-France Joint Dialogue in B’luru tomorrow
Photo credit: Rajnath Singh post on X
BENGALURU: Defence minister Rajnath Singh Monday visited DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru, where he reviewed the progress of indigenous military gas turbine engine Read More
From ‘chaiwala’ to ‘Rahulian’: Mani Shankar Aiyar returns and Congress ducks for cover, again
NEW DELHI: By now, the pattern is familiar. Just when Congress is trying to project discipline and a message of unity ahead of an election, Mani Shankar Aiyar re-enters the scene, picks up the mic, and leaves the party embarrassed. Read More
‘How can you indulge in physical relationship before marriage’: SC goes ‘old-fashioned’
NEW DELHI: Calling itself “old-fashioned”, the Supreme Court on Monday questioned how two people could indulge in a physical relationship before marriage, even if it is consensual. Read More
‘One Surgery Every Two Minutes’: 175 MP Women Made To Lie On Ground For Sterilisation
Anganwadi and ASHA workers, who had brought the women to the camp, also admitted that basic facilities were lacking and that the women faced considerable trouble. Read More
Logan Paul’s Pokémon card smashes record in $16m sale
Venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci buys the card to kick off his plan for a “planetary treasure hunt”. Read More
Rajpal Yadav gets interim bail in cheque bounce case
Rajpal Yadav who was in custody at Tihar jail after being asked to surrender in several cheque bounce cases has finally got an interim bail from the Delhi High Court. Read More
Rajkummar breaks silence on his new look: ‘Gained 9-10 kilos’
In the last few days, Rajkummar Rao has been the centre of attention on social media as netizens just couldn’t recognise him in his new look. The actor has put on some weight and was seen sporting grey hair. Read More
Wendy Osefo opens up about the night she was arrested last year
Wendy Osefo, a prominent figure on Real Housewives of Potomac, has finally opened up about the distressing experience following last year’s insurance fraud arrest involving her and her husband Edward. Read More
Rajpal Yadav cheque bounce case: Court asks to pay Rs 1.5 cr for bail
Rajpal Yadav has been in Tihar jail since the last few days as the actor was asked to surrender in several cheque bounce cases. Read More
Exports Surge, But Imports Outpace: India’s Trade Deficit Nearly Doubles In January
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s overall exports, merchandise and services combined, increased by 13.16 per cent year-on-year to USD 80.45 billion in January 2026, compared with USD 71. Read More
E-Commerce Under Scrutiny: Snapdeal Fined For Non-Compliant Toy Sales
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Monday imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on Snapdeal for the sale of non-BIS compliant toys on its platform, in violation of Read More
ABP Ideas of India 2026: Amitabh Kant To Address Good Governance In Turbulent Times
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
ABP Ideas of India 2026:ABP Network is set to host the fifth edition of its flagship Ideas of India Summit on February 27 and 28 at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai, bringing togethe Read More
Sensex, Nifty Stage Sharp Comeback On Bank Buying After Two-Day Slide
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian equity benchmarks staged a sharp comeback on Monday, snapping a two-day losing streak as strong buying in banking and financial stocks lifted overall sentiment in the Read More
Global Rich List Shake-Up: Alice Walton Joins Top 10 As Jensen Huang Exits, Musk Leads
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Amid ongoing volatility in global and domestic markets, the list of the world’s top 10 richest people has seen a fresh entry. Read More
Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village partners with Sky Vacations to offer Kerala Ayurveda in North America
Sky Vacations and Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village (KTAHV) have entered into an exclusive partnership to provide North American travellers access to authentic Kerala Ayurveda. Read More
Int2Cruises appointed as preferred sales agent for Saudi Arabia’s Aroya Cruises in India
Int2Cruises, Asia’s cruise-first online travel platform, has been appointed as the preferred Indian sales agent for Aroya Cruises, Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown cruise line developed under Cruise Saudi. Read More
SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience
SA Forest Adventures has reported growing enthusiasm from Indian travellers for K3, the world’s longest zipline, located near Caledon, Western Cape. Read More
Six Senses Fort Barwara launches first transformative Lunar Healing Retreat
Six Senses Fort Barwara has introduced its first-ever Lunar Healing Retreat, an immersive full-day wellness journey designed to align guests with the moon’s natural rhythms. Read More
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Who is Kashyap Patel? Indian-origin doctor wins prestigious NRI award Hind Rattan for transforming cancer care
Indian-origin physician and oncology leader Kashyap Patel has been selected to receive the Hind Rattan Award, one of the highest honours bestowed on members of the Indian diaspora by the NRI Welfare Society of India. Read More
Kim Jong Un’s daughter may face her ‘ambitious, ruthless’ aunt in succession battle for North Korea
Kim Jong-un’s decision to name his daughter as his heir will probably trigger a power struggle within his family, a former intelligence official warned. Read More
French police raid Arab World Institute in Epstein probe linked to Jack Lang
Searches targeted premises tied to former culture minister Jack Lang as investigators examine alleged financial links to Jeffrey Epstein and reopened scrutiny of associates including Jean-Luc Brunel
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Stage set for new Iran talks: IAEA concludes ‘in-depth technical meeting’ for nuclear negotiations
The IAEA chief has concluded technical discussions with Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi ahead of a new round of nuclear talks in Geneva. Read More
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