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Monsoon covers entire India, overall rain deficit reduced to 14%
NEW DELHI: Southwest (summer) monsoon covered the entire country by advancing into remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab on Thursday, one day after the normal date (July 8) of covering entire India, said IMD. Read More
Punjab assembly elections 2027: AAP vs who — Congress or BJP?
Who will be AAP’s principal challenger?
NEW DELHI: Who will be the principal challenger to Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party in the 2027 assembly elections in Punjab?On paper, the answer should be Congress. Read More
Evening Newswrap: Sobhraj-inspired hotel conman arrested; 3 ex-TMC MPs join BJP & more
Bingson John, 69, who idolised serial killer Charles Sobhraj, arrested after 36-year, 300-hotel con spree across India. Read More
WATCH: Dipke Kneels Before Delhi Police, Begs For Tent Approval For Hunger-Striking Students
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CJP chief alleged police blocked student hunger strike shelter.
Police reportedly manhandled students seeking to set up shelter. Read More
Setback for Mamata Banerjee: Three former TMC Rajya Sabha members join BJP in Kolkata
Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik (L-R)
NEW DELHI: Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata Read More
Mahesh Bhatt’s romance with Lorraine ended with relationship with Parveen Babi
More than 35 years after ‘Aashiqui’ became a defining romance in Hindi cinema, actor Pooja Bhatt has revealed that the film was inspired by the extraordinary real-life love story of her parents, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and Read More
Bonnie Tyler passes at 85: Celebs share tributes
Tributes pour in after Bonnie Tyler passes away. (Image Credits: Instagram)
Bonnie Tyler, the revered Welsh singer, passed away due to a prolonged illness at the age of 85. Read More
CM Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ clears CBFC after months of battle, gets A certificate
After months of legal battles, certification delays, piracy leaks and endless speculation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ has finally received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification Read More
PIL filed in Punjab and Haryana High Court for restoring Satluj on OTT
Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’ was removed from OTT within two days of its release and it created a huge stir on the internet. Read More
Rashmika calls ‘Mysaa’ underwater fight her toughest yet
Picture Credit: Instagram
National crush Rashmika Mandanna is currently shooting her action thriller, ‘Mysaa’ directed by Rawindra Pulle. Read More
Will AI Soon Make UPI Payments For You? NPCI’s Reported Plan Explained
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NPCI developing a protocol enabling AI agents to initiate UPI payments.
AI agents can complete transactions under user-approved limits. Read More
ITR Filing Deadline 2026: Is It July 31, August 31, Or October 31? Check Your Due Date
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ITR filing deadlines vary by taxpayer type and income source.
Individuals and businesses have deadlines from July to November. Read More
Top 5 Equity Index Funds In India: Best 1-Year Returns As Of July 2026
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India’s passive investing surge sees investors favouring Index Funds.
Thematic, sector-specific index funds gain traction, performing well. Read More
Crude Prices Fall, But Markets Stay Alert As Iran Warns On Strait Of Hormuz
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Crude oil futures declined, easing US-Iran supply concerns.
Unexpected US crude inventory build also pressured global prices. Read More
ITR Filing 2026: Crypto Investors, Ask Yourself These 8 Key Questions Before You Click ‘Submit’
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Crypto tax applies to all transfers, not just fiat conversion.
Reconcile all crypto transaction records with bank, AIS, 26AS. Read More
PADI to host inaugural AmbassaDiver Summit on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef; India represented by Aakash Malhotra and Shaan Singh
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has announced the inaugural PADI AmbassaDiver Summit, a global gathering of divers, storytellers, ocean advocates and celebrities that will be held on Australia’s Great Barrier Re Read More
Karnataka eyes cruise, beach tourism push under Coastal-Malnad policy
Image credit – Istock
The state is drafting a comprehensive ‘Coastal-Malnad Karnataka Tourism Policy 2026’ to unlock the region’s tourism potential, Minister K J George’s office said on Friday. Read More
Booking. com strengthens India B2B play as business travel shifts towards AI and seamless experiences
India’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem and over 63 million MSMEs are emerging as the next frontier for managed corporate travel, prompting Booking. Read More
India emerging as a global medical tourism hub: Antique report
Image credit – PEXELS
India is rapidly strengthening its position as a leading destination for medical tourism, supported by affordable treatment costs, improving healthcare infrastructure and favourable government policies, according to a Read More
Monsoon covers entire India, overall rain deficit reduced to 14%
NEW DELHI: Southwest (summer) monsoon covered the entire country by advancing into remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab on Thursday, one day after the normal date (July 8) of covering entire India, said IMD. Read More
Punjab assembly elections 2027: AAP vs who — Congress or BJP?
Who will be AAP’s principal challenger?
NEW DELHI: Who will be the principal challenger to Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party in the 2027 assembly elections in Punjab?On paper, the answer should be Congress. Read More
Evening Newswrap: Sobhraj-inspired hotel conman arrested; 3 ex-TMC MPs join BJP & more
Bingson John, 69, who idolised serial killer Charles Sobhraj, arrested after 36-year, 300-hotel con spree across India. Read More
WATCH: Dipke Kneels Before Delhi Police, Begs For Tent Approval For Hunger-Striking Students
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
CJP chief alleged police blocked student hunger strike shelter.
Police reportedly manhandled students seeking to set up shelter. Read More
Setback for Mamata Banerjee: Three former TMC Rajya Sabha members join BJP in Kolkata
Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik (L-R)
NEW DELHI: Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata Read More
Mahesh Bhatt’s romance with Lorraine ended with relationship with Parveen Babi
More than 35 years after ‘Aashiqui’ became a defining romance in Hindi cinema, actor Pooja Bhatt has revealed that the film was inspired by the extraordinary real-life love story of her parents, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and Read More
Bonnie Tyler passes at 85: Celebs share tributes
Tributes pour in after Bonnie Tyler passes away. (Image Credits: Instagram)
Bonnie Tyler, the revered Welsh singer, passed away due to a prolonged illness at the age of 85. Read More
CM Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ clears CBFC after months of battle, gets A certificate
After months of legal battles, certification delays, piracy leaks and endless speculation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ has finally received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification Read More
PIL filed in Punjab and Haryana High Court for restoring Satluj on OTT
Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’ was removed from OTT within two days of its release and it created a huge stir on the internet. Read More
Rashmika calls ‘Mysaa’ underwater fight her toughest yet
Picture Credit: Instagram
National crush Rashmika Mandanna is currently shooting her action thriller, ‘Mysaa’ directed by Rawindra Pulle. Read More
Will AI Soon Make UPI Payments For You? NPCI’s Reported Plan Explained
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
NPCI developing a protocol enabling AI agents to initiate UPI payments.
AI agents can complete transactions under user-approved limits. Read More
ITR Filing Deadline 2026: Is It July 31, August 31, Or October 31? Check Your Due Date
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
ITR filing deadlines vary by taxpayer type and income source.
Individuals and businesses have deadlines from July to November. Read More
Top 5 Equity Index Funds In India: Best 1-Year Returns As Of July 2026
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s passive investing surge sees investors favouring Index Funds.
Thematic, sector-specific index funds gain traction, performing well. Read More
Crude Prices Fall, But Markets Stay Alert As Iran Warns On Strait Of Hormuz
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Crude oil futures declined, easing US-Iran supply concerns.
Unexpected US crude inventory build also pressured global prices. Read More
ITR Filing 2026: Crypto Investors, Ask Yourself These 8 Key Questions Before You Click ‘Submit’
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Crypto tax applies to all transfers, not just fiat conversion.
Reconcile all crypto transaction records with bank, AIS, 26AS. Read More
PADI to host inaugural AmbassaDiver Summit on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef; India represented by Aakash Malhotra and Shaan Singh
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has announced the inaugural PADI AmbassaDiver Summit, a global gathering of divers, storytellers, ocean advocates and celebrities that will be held on Australia’s Great Barrier Re Read More
Karnataka eyes cruise, beach tourism push under Coastal-Malnad policy
Image credit – Istock
The state is drafting a comprehensive ‘Coastal-Malnad Karnataka Tourism Policy 2026’ to unlock the region’s tourism potential, Minister K J George’s office said on Friday. Read More
Booking. com strengthens India B2B play as business travel shifts towards AI and seamless experiences
India’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem and over 63 million MSMEs are emerging as the next frontier for managed corporate travel, prompting Booking. Read More
India emerging as a global medical tourism hub: Antique report
Image credit – PEXELS
India is rapidly strengthening its position as a leading destination for medical tourism, supported by affordable treatment costs, improving healthcare infrastructure and favourable government policies, according to a Read More
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Sheriff’s locked drawer reveals evidence linked to missing drug-seizure cash
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The death of a South Carolina sheriff unexpectedly triggered a far-reaching investigation after colleagues clearing out his office reportedly discovered sealed evidence bags containing cash inside a locked de Read More
Scientists find nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time, including tyre-wear particles, raising concerns that tiny plastic pollution can travel through the atmosphere...
Nanoplastics found in Antarctic soils for first time, suggesting long-range atmospheric transport
Scientists have detected nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time. Read More
Researchers discover cave with rare cave pearls in Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
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Deep within the limestone mountains of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, scientists have uncovered a remarkable new cave that is already drawing attention for its geological significa Read More
Monsoon covers entire India, overall rain deficit reduced to 14%
NEW DELHI: Southwest (summer) monsoon covered the entire country by advancing into remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab on Thursday, one day after the normal date (July 8) of covering entire India, said IMD. Read More
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