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Evening news wrap: Ex-Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal convicted in rape case; Atiq Ahmed’s son killed in road accident
A courtroom verdict and a fatal crash dominate the day’s news.
Tejpal convicted: Bombay HC overturned Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal, convicted him in the 2013 rape case and sentenced him to 10 years in prison. Read More
‘We are not enemies’: Rijiju meets Rahul to break Parliament logjam over Delimitation, FCRA
Kiren Rijiju says had a ‘good discussion’ with Rahul Gandhi
NEW DELHI: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said he had a “good” discussion with Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi, adding that t Read More
IIT-G develops low-cost device to detect toxic metals, bacteria in water
IIT Guwahati researchers develop portable device that quickly detects toxic metals in water
NEW DELHI: Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a portable optical sensing device that can quickly detect toxic metals, fluoride and ba Read More
Govt backs 20 indigenous AI models, clears 58 centres of excellence
Eleven national-level hackathons and innovation challenges have so far resulted in 62 AI prototypes. Read More
‘Can’t be run in India as per US law’: Govt, Meta discussions continue on algorithms and compliance
The row between Meta and govt over deepfakes and removal of PM Modi video is expected to continue for few more days
The Meta row continued on Thursday as the company’s global team held further discussions with the government over co Read More
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ teaser packs a punch with raw action
The much-awaited teaser of ‘The Paradise’ has finally arrived, offering audiences a powerful glimpse into one of the most anticipated Indian films of the year. Read More
GV Prakash drops a big hint about Suriya’s ‘Vishwanath & Sons’
GV Prakash Kumar, composer for the upcoming Tamil movie ‘Vishwanath & Sons’ starring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju, is gearing up for the release of one of the year’s most anticipated movies. Read More
Ameesha reacts to Preity being compared to her ‘Gadar’ character Sakina
Ameesha Patel recently connected with her fans through an #AskAmy session on X (formerly Twitter), where she answered a range of questions. Read More
Parshuram pushed to 2027: Sunny Deol film stalled
For months now, buzz has been building around Sunny Deol joining forces with ‘Kill’ director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat for a big-budget action thriller, tentatively called ‘Parshuram’. Read More
Small-Cap Infra Stock Posts Rs 51 Crore Q1 Profit, Order Book At Rs 12,976 Crore
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HCC shares declined slightly following Q1 FY27 results.
Q1 revenue decreased 9.0% while net profit grew 0.7%.
New orders secured, Rs 1,671 crore L1 bids confirmed. Read More
Retail Inflation May Rise To 4.5% In July As Food Prices Stay Elevated
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India’s CPI forecast 4.5% July 2026; broad food inflation.
BoB ECI rose sharply; monsoon, arrivals provide comfort.
Core inflation contained 4-4. Read More
CCPA Fines IndiGo, Zepto, Physics Wallah, BookMyShow And Others Over Dark Patterns
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CCPA penalized nine platforms for using deceptive online practices.
Practices like drip pricing, basket sneaking misled consumers during purchases. Read More
Dalal Street Ends In Green As Sensex Rises Over 200 Points, Nifty Tests 24,700
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Indian indices closed higher, extending Thursday’s gains.
RBI’s unchanged policy and improved outlook boosted sentiment. Read More
Why Saudi Arabia Is Spending $55 Billion On The Maker Of EA Sports FC And Battlefield
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Saudi Arabia’s PIF-led consortium acquired Electronic Arts for $55 billion.
This major acquisition signifies Saudi Arabia’s expanding gaming investment. Read More
Tourism at Statue of Unity gets fillip with new 600-seater luxury cruise on Narmada river
Ekta Nagar is set to expand its river tourism offerings with the introduction of a new 600-passenger luxury cruise on the Narmada River, significantly increasing visitor capacity at the Statue of Unity, one of Indias most visited tourist destinat Read More
Amex GBT introduces AI-powered intelligence across travel, expense and meetings platforms
A focused business traveler uses a travel app in a modern airport lounge, showcasing seamless technology integration. Read More
40,000 registrations in 2 hours as advance safari booking opens in Ranthambore
Around 400 km, but worth driving; this place offers beautiful landscapes and historic ruins inside the park. Its one of the best places in India to spot tigers in the wild. Read More
UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attraction
Image credit – istock
Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, after NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) enabled UPI acceptance on the attraction’s Read More
Evening news wrap: Ex-Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal convicted in rape case; Atiq Ahmed’s son killed in road accident
A courtroom verdict and a fatal crash dominate the day’s news.
Tejpal convicted: Bombay HC overturned Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal, convicted him in the 2013 rape case and sentenced him to 10 years in prison. Read More
‘We are not enemies’: Rijiju meets Rahul to break Parliament logjam over Delimitation, FCRA
Kiren Rijiju says had a ‘good discussion’ with Rahul Gandhi
NEW DELHI: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said he had a “good” discussion with Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi, adding that t Read More
IIT-G develops low-cost device to detect toxic metals, bacteria in water
IIT Guwahati researchers develop portable device that quickly detects toxic metals in water
NEW DELHI: Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a portable optical sensing device that can quickly detect toxic metals, fluoride and ba Read More
Govt backs 20 indigenous AI models, clears 58 centres of excellence
Eleven national-level hackathons and innovation challenges have so far resulted in 62 AI prototypes. Read More
‘Can’t be run in India as per US law’: Govt, Meta discussions continue on algorithms and compliance
The row between Meta and govt over deepfakes and removal of PM Modi video is expected to continue for few more days
The Meta row continued on Thursday as the company’s global team held further discussions with the government over co Read More
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ teaser packs a punch with raw action
The much-awaited teaser of ‘The Paradise’ has finally arrived, offering audiences a powerful glimpse into one of the most anticipated Indian films of the year. Read More
GV Prakash drops a big hint about Suriya’s ‘Vishwanath & Sons’
GV Prakash Kumar, composer for the upcoming Tamil movie ‘Vishwanath & Sons’ starring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju, is gearing up for the release of one of the year’s most anticipated movies. Read More
Ameesha reacts to Preity being compared to her ‘Gadar’ character Sakina
Ameesha Patel recently connected with her fans through an #AskAmy session on X (formerly Twitter), where she answered a range of questions. Read More
Parshuram pushed to 2027: Sunny Deol film stalled
For months now, buzz has been building around Sunny Deol joining forces with ‘Kill’ director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat for a big-budget action thriller, tentatively called ‘Parshuram’. Read More
Small-Cap Infra Stock Posts Rs 51 Crore Q1 Profit, Order Book At Rs 12,976 Crore
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
HCC shares declined slightly following Q1 FY27 results.
Q1 revenue decreased 9.0% while net profit grew 0.7%.
New orders secured, Rs 1,671 crore L1 bids confirmed. Read More
Retail Inflation May Rise To 4.5% In July As Food Prices Stay Elevated
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s CPI forecast 4.5% July 2026; broad food inflation.
BoB ECI rose sharply; monsoon, arrivals provide comfort.
Core inflation contained 4-4. Read More
CCPA Fines IndiGo, Zepto, Physics Wallah, BookMyShow And Others Over Dark Patterns
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
CCPA penalized nine platforms for using deceptive online practices.
Practices like drip pricing, basket sneaking misled consumers during purchases. Read More
Dalal Street Ends In Green As Sensex Rises Over 200 Points, Nifty Tests 24,700
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian indices closed higher, extending Thursday’s gains.
RBI’s unchanged policy and improved outlook boosted sentiment. Read More
Why Saudi Arabia Is Spending $55 Billion On The Maker Of EA Sports FC And Battlefield
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Saudi Arabia’s PIF-led consortium acquired Electronic Arts for $55 billion.
This major acquisition signifies Saudi Arabia’s expanding gaming investment. Read More
Tourism at Statue of Unity gets fillip with new 600-seater luxury cruise on Narmada river
Ekta Nagar is set to expand its river tourism offerings with the introduction of a new 600-passenger luxury cruise on the Narmada River, significantly increasing visitor capacity at the Statue of Unity, one of Indias most visited tourist destinat Read More
Amex GBT introduces AI-powered intelligence across travel, expense and meetings platforms
A focused business traveler uses a travel app in a modern airport lounge, showcasing seamless technology integration. Read More
40,000 registrations in 2 hours as advance safari booking opens in Ranthambore
Around 400 km, but worth driving; this place offers beautiful landscapes and historic ruins inside the park. Its one of the best places in India to spot tigers in the wild. Read More
UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attraction
Image credit – istock
Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, after NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) enabled UPI acceptance on the attraction’s Read More
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US judge clears way for Trump admin to end deportation protections for 350,000 Haitians
Haitians living in the US
A federal judge has cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for around 350,000 Haitians living in the US, removing their protection from deportation and work aut Read More
How Cambridge’s youngest black professor ‘conned’ Great Britain
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A few years ago, at the height of the RRR craze, Wimbledon put up a poster showing Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz in the now-infamous Naatu Naatu pose. Read More
Small-Cap Infra Stock Posts Rs 51 Crore Q1 Profit, Order Book At Rs 12,976 Crore
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
HCC shares declined slightly following Q1 FY27 results.
Q1 revenue decreased 9.0% while net profit grew 0.7%.
New orders secured, Rs 1,671 crore L1 bids confirmed. Read More
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