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NGT nod thwarted Gandhis’ bid to stall Nicobar plan: BJP
Great Nicobar project
NEW DELHI: BJP on Tuesday sharply criticised Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over their opposition to the Great Nicobar island infrastructure project, accusing them of going to great lengths to derail it. Read More
Maharashtra ATS busts soccer club front for radicalisation
Maharashtra ATS
NAGPUR: Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) Sunday raided 21 locations across multiple districts and busted an alleged radicalisation network operating under the garb of a soccer club. Read More
Macron extends invite to Modi to attend G7 summit
French President Emmanuel Macron is in Mumbai for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Defence, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals are key topics. Read More
‘Raise India-made component’ in Rafale deal: Rajnath to France
Bengaluru: Defence minister Rajnath Singh with French counterpart Catherine Vautrin during the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue, in Bengaluru. Read More
Army aspirant accuses TTE of rape bid on train in UP
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LUCKNOW: A young Army aspirant on her way to UP’s Mau by train for her NCC ‘C-certificate’ exam has lodged a police complaint against a TTE, accusing him of attempting to rape her inside a Fi Read More
Somy calls Salim Khan ‘a father figure’, wishes speedy recovery
As veteran screenwriter Salim Khan remains admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Lilavati Hospital, Salman Khan’s ex-girlfriend Somy Ali has shared an emotional note wishing him a speedy recovery. Read More
Salim Khan in ICU: Salman, family and friends rush to visit
Family members of veteran screenwriter Salim Khan were seen arriving at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday after the 90-year-old was admitted to the ICU. Read More
Ra.One 2 in works? Sinha says it will happen at the right time
Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha has once again sparked excitement among fans by opening up about the possibility of Ra.One 2. Speaking about the long-awaited sequel to Ra. Read More
Neena reveals if she was in love with Viv Richards: ‘Go ask him’
Neena Gupta was in a relationship with West Indies cricketer Vivian Richards and they have a daughter, Masaba Gupta. People often call Neena brave for her choice to become a single mother, without getting married. Read More
Sidharth Malhotra mourns his father Sunil Malhotra’s loss
Sidharth Malhotra penned a heartfelt social media post for his late father, Sunil Malhotra. He remembered his dad as a man of “rare honesty, integrity, and culture. Read More
Adani To Build Hyperscale AI Data Centres, Unveils $100 Billion Energy-Compute Plan For India
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The Adani Group has announced a USD 100 billion direct investment to develop renewable-energy-powered, hyperscale AI-ready data centres by 2035, marking one of the world&rsq Read More
Why Your 2026 Strategy Must Include These 3 Best Cryptos To Invest In
As February 2026 unfolds, crypto investors face a market divided between cautious optimism and hard data. Ethereum trades 35% below its yearly open, with ETF outflows topping $3. Read More
8th Pay Commission: DA Hike Before Holi? Centre Likely To Announce Big Relief By This Date
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There are indications that the Centre may soon announce a decision on Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners, with reports suggesting the an Read More
Income Tax Rules 2026: 5 Big Changes In HRA, Allowances And PAN Reporting You Must Know
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The draft Income Tax Rules 2026 aim to simplify tax compliance by refining existing exemptions, allowances, and reporting norms. Read More
Rate Cut Cycle Over? RBI May Hold Steady In FY27 As Inflation Picks Up
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The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monetary policy committee (MPC) is likely to keep policy rates unchanged in FY27 as consumer price index (CPI) inflation is expected 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
NGT nod thwarted Gandhis’ bid to stall Nicobar plan: BJP
Great Nicobar project
NEW DELHI: BJP on Tuesday sharply criticised Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over their opposition to the Great Nicobar island infrastructure project, accusing them of going to great lengths to derail it. Read More
Maharashtra ATS busts soccer club front for radicalisation
Maharashtra ATS
NAGPUR: Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) Sunday raided 21 locations across multiple districts and busted an alleged radicalisation network operating under the garb of a soccer club. Read More
Macron extends invite to Modi to attend G7 summit
French President Emmanuel Macron is in Mumbai for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Defence, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals are key topics. Read More
‘Raise India-made component’ in Rafale deal: Rajnath to France
Bengaluru: Defence minister Rajnath Singh with French counterpart Catherine Vautrin during the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue, in Bengaluru. Read More
Army aspirant accuses TTE of rape bid on train in UP
Representational image
LUCKNOW: A young Army aspirant on her way to UP’s Mau by train for her NCC ‘C-certificate’ exam has lodged a police complaint against a TTE, accusing him of attempting to rape her inside a Fi Read More
Somy calls Salim Khan ‘a father figure’, wishes speedy recovery
As veteran screenwriter Salim Khan remains admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Lilavati Hospital, Salman Khan’s ex-girlfriend Somy Ali has shared an emotional note wishing him a speedy recovery. Read More
Salim Khan in ICU: Salman, family and friends rush to visit
Family members of veteran screenwriter Salim Khan were seen arriving at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday after the 90-year-old was admitted to the ICU. Read More
Ra.One 2 in works? Sinha says it will happen at the right time
Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha has once again sparked excitement among fans by opening up about the possibility of Ra.One 2. Speaking about the long-awaited sequel to Ra. Read More
Neena reveals if she was in love with Viv Richards: ‘Go ask him’
Neena Gupta was in a relationship with West Indies cricketer Vivian Richards and they have a daughter, Masaba Gupta. People often call Neena brave for her choice to become a single mother, without getting married. Read More
Sidharth Malhotra mourns his father Sunil Malhotra’s loss
Sidharth Malhotra penned a heartfelt social media post for his late father, Sunil Malhotra. He remembered his dad as a man of “rare honesty, integrity, and culture. Read More
Adani To Build Hyperscale AI Data Centres, Unveils $100 Billion Energy-Compute Plan For India
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Adani Group has announced a USD 100 billion direct investment to develop renewable-energy-powered, hyperscale AI-ready data centres by 2035, marking one of the world&rsq Read More
Why Your 2026 Strategy Must Include These 3 Best Cryptos To Invest In
As February 2026 unfolds, crypto investors face a market divided between cautious optimism and hard data. Ethereum trades 35% below its yearly open, with ETF outflows topping $3. Read More
8th Pay Commission: DA Hike Before Holi? Centre Likely To Announce Big Relief By This Date
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
There are indications that the Centre may soon announce a decision on Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners, with reports suggesting the an Read More
Income Tax Rules 2026: 5 Big Changes In HRA, Allowances And PAN Reporting You Must Know
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The draft Income Tax Rules 2026 aim to simplify tax compliance by refining existing exemptions, allowances, and reporting norms. Read More
Rate Cut Cycle Over? RBI May Hold Steady In FY27 As Inflation Picks Up
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monetary policy committee (MPC) is likely to keep policy rates unchanged in FY27 as consumer price index (CPI) inflation is expected 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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Dallas becoming ‘Dallaspuram’: Indian festival video from Texas resurfaces amid H-1B visa row, MAGA responds
A viral social media post claiming Dallas is being turned into “Dallaspuram” has stirred a row over immigration and H1B visas after old festival footage resurfaced online. Read More
Did Kai Cenat unfollow Ray on Instagram? Social media move sparks fan speculation online
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Rumors about Kai Cenat and Ray started spreading fast after social media posts claimed the popular streamer had unfollowed his friend and removed him from the Clover Boyz group. Read More
Amid Nuclear Talks, Iran Signals Openness To Verification As US Military Build-Up Heightens Tensions
Tehran’s verification signal comes as negotiators agree on guiding principles while Washington increases military pressure in the region. Read More
Top Trump aide Tricia McLaughlin to leave DHS — Has Trump’s immigration crackdown gone too far?
One of the most outspoken faces of Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is stepping down, raising questions about internal rift in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Read More
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