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‘In every national security decision, Doval had a role’: Amit Shah praises NSA at award ceremony
Amit Shah presented Lokmanya Tilak award to Ajit Doval and hailed his role in India’s national security
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday lauded National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval for his contributi Read More
‘Almost as if I am a terrorist’: Tehseen Poonawalla claims house arrest over E20 protest
Screenshot from video posted on X by Tehseen Poonawala
NEW DELHI: Venture capitalist, political analyst and consultant Tehseen Poonawala has alleged that the Delhi Police has enforced a house arrest on him in relation to his protest Read More
Kulgam terror attack: Kharge claims labourers were asked to ‘identify’ before being shot
Security personnel conduct a cordon-and-search operation after two labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed in a terrorist attack at a brick kiln, in Kulgam
NEW DELHI: The family of one of the two Chhattisgarh labourers killed in the Read More
‘Whenever we seek statehood’: Farooq Abdullah questions ‘timing’ of Kulgam terror attack
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah (File photo)
NEW DELHI: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday questioned the timing of the terrorist attack on two migrant labourers in Kulgam, asking why such i Read More
‘Will march to PM’s residence over E20’: Kejriwal announces August 3 protest
Kejriwal accused the government of shifting its position on the issue
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday stepped up his attack on the Centre over the rollout of E20 fuel, demanding that Read More
Bhatt recalls how Ajay, Nagarjuna and Pooja’s Zakhm faced a three month censor battle
Mahesh Bhatt recalled how Zakhm, drawn from his own life, faced months of censorship battles under the NDA government. He was disturbed when Asha Parekh, then CBFC head, suggested clearance from Bal Thackeray or LK Advani. Read More
How the Cauvery dispute impacted Tamil films in Karnataka
The decades-old Cauvery water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has political consequences. Whenever tensions rise, the Tamil film industry is one of the first to be impacted. Read More
Ramayana actor Chetan Hansraj hits back at VFX backlash
Chetan Hansraj, who plays Mali in ‘Ramayana’, praised Yash and Nitesh Tiwari, calling their casting choices fabulous, including Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. Read More
‘Jana Nayagan’ star Vijay watched Dhanush’s ‘Thiruchitrambalam’ with fans
Lyricist Vivek has shared an interesting memory of watching Dhanush’s ‘Thiruchitrambalam’ with actor Vijay, giving fans a rare insight into the ‘Jana Nayagan’ actor’s love for cinema. Read More
Rajesh Kumar talks about financial crisis during farming stint
Rajesh Kumar, known for Rosesh Sarabhai in ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’, opened up about leaving acting at 42 for farming, losing everything, and enduring humiliation from recovery agents who abused him over unpaid debts. Read More
Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Reduced By Over Rs 200 In Delhi, Kolkata: Check Revised Rates
The prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders have been reduced by over Rs 200 in Delhi and Kolkata, extending relief to restaurants, hotels and other commercial establishments. The revised rates came into effect starting Saturday. Read More
ABP Live Auto Awards 2026 | CEO Sumanta Dutta Says Auto Industry Builds More Than Vehicles, It Builds Dreams
India’s automotive industry is no longer just about building vehicles but about enabling aspirations, innovation and economic progress, ABP Network CEO Sumanta Dutta said while delivering the keynote address at the ABP Live Auto Awards 2026 on Read More
Gold Silver Rate Today (July 31): Metals Fall, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More
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Gold and silver prices decreased Friday amid subdued spot demand.
MCX gold futures fell 0.56% to ₹1,44,022.
International gold futures slipped 0.69% to $4,075. Read More
How IPO Allotment Works: Rules, Lot Size, Oversubscription Explained
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IPO allotment distributes shares among eligible applicants post-issue.
Oversubscribed retail issues allot minimum lots through a draw. Read More
Stock Markets Ended Higher As Sensex Gains Over 110 Points, Nifty Tests 24,400
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Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher Friday.
Positive global cues and easing crude prices boosted investor confidence. 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
Amex GBT launches AI-powered business travel booking through Claude integration
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has introduced the Egencia AI connector in Anthropic’s Claude, enabling business travellers and enterprise AI agents to search, book and manage policy-compliant air and hotel bookings di Read More
Amrit Bhawan launches week-long wellness programme in Haridwar
Amrit Bhawan, a heritage riverside retreat in Haridwar, has announced A Week of Wellness by the Ganga, a curated wellness programme scheduled from 25 July to 1 August 2026. Read More
Magnicity unveils reimagined Euromast to boost Rotterdam’s appeal for international travellers
Magnicity has unveiled the newly renovated Euromast in Rotterdam, introducing a refreshed visitor experience that combines immersive attractions, upgraded hospitality and panoramic views of the Dutch city. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line upgrades Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem with new guest experiences
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled a series of new onboard enhancements for Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem, introducing upgraded wellness facilities, new adults-only spaces and additional guest amenities across both ships. Read More
‘In every national security decision, Doval had a role’: Amit Shah praises NSA at award ceremony
Amit Shah presented Lokmanya Tilak award to Ajit Doval and hailed his role in India’s national security
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday lauded National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval for his contributi Read More
‘Almost as if I am a terrorist’: Tehseen Poonawalla claims house arrest over E20 protest
Screenshot from video posted on X by Tehseen Poonawala
NEW DELHI: Venture capitalist, political analyst and consultant Tehseen Poonawala has alleged that the Delhi Police has enforced a house arrest on him in relation to his protest Read More
Kulgam terror attack: Kharge claims labourers were asked to ‘identify’ before being shot
Security personnel conduct a cordon-and-search operation after two labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed in a terrorist attack at a brick kiln, in Kulgam
NEW DELHI: The family of one of the two Chhattisgarh labourers killed in the Read More
‘Whenever we seek statehood’: Farooq Abdullah questions ‘timing’ of Kulgam terror attack
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah (File photo)
NEW DELHI: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday questioned the timing of the terrorist attack on two migrant labourers in Kulgam, asking why such i Read More
‘Will march to PM’s residence over E20’: Kejriwal announces August 3 protest
Kejriwal accused the government of shifting its position on the issue
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday stepped up his attack on the Centre over the rollout of E20 fuel, demanding that Read More
Bhatt recalls how Ajay, Nagarjuna and Pooja’s Zakhm faced a three month censor battle
Mahesh Bhatt recalled how Zakhm, drawn from his own life, faced months of censorship battles under the NDA government. He was disturbed when Asha Parekh, then CBFC head, suggested clearance from Bal Thackeray or LK Advani. Read More
How the Cauvery dispute impacted Tamil films in Karnataka
The decades-old Cauvery water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has political consequences. Whenever tensions rise, the Tamil film industry is one of the first to be impacted. Read More
Ramayana actor Chetan Hansraj hits back at VFX backlash
Chetan Hansraj, who plays Mali in ‘Ramayana’, praised Yash and Nitesh Tiwari, calling their casting choices fabulous, including Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. Read More
‘Jana Nayagan’ star Vijay watched Dhanush’s ‘Thiruchitrambalam’ with fans
Lyricist Vivek has shared an interesting memory of watching Dhanush’s ‘Thiruchitrambalam’ with actor Vijay, giving fans a rare insight into the ‘Jana Nayagan’ actor’s love for cinema. Read More
Rajesh Kumar talks about financial crisis during farming stint
Rajesh Kumar, known for Rosesh Sarabhai in ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’, opened up about leaving acting at 42 for farming, losing everything, and enduring humiliation from recovery agents who abused him over unpaid debts. Read More
Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Reduced By Over Rs 200 In Delhi, Kolkata: Check Revised Rates
The prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders have been reduced by over Rs 200 in Delhi and Kolkata, extending relief to restaurants, hotels and other commercial establishments. The revised rates came into effect starting Saturday. Read More
ABP Live Auto Awards 2026 | CEO Sumanta Dutta Says Auto Industry Builds More Than Vehicles, It Builds Dreams
India’s automotive industry is no longer just about building vehicles but about enabling aspirations, innovation and economic progress, ABP Network CEO Sumanta Dutta said while delivering the keynote address at the ABP Live Auto Awards 2026 on Read More
Gold Silver Rate Today (July 31): Metals Fall, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Gold and silver prices decreased Friday amid subdued spot demand.
MCX gold futures fell 0.56% to ₹1,44,022.
International gold futures slipped 0.69% to $4,075. Read More
How IPO Allotment Works: Rules, Lot Size, Oversubscription Explained
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
IPO allotment distributes shares among eligible applicants post-issue.
Oversubscribed retail issues allot minimum lots through a draw. Read More
Stock Markets Ended Higher As Sensex Gains Over 110 Points, Nifty Tests 24,400
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher Friday.
Positive global cues and easing crude prices boosted investor confidence. 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
Amex GBT launches AI-powered business travel booking through Claude integration
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has introduced the Egencia AI connector in Anthropic’s Claude, enabling business travellers and enterprise AI agents to search, book and manage policy-compliant air and hotel bookings di Read More
Amrit Bhawan launches week-long wellness programme in Haridwar
Amrit Bhawan, a heritage riverside retreat in Haridwar, has announced A Week of Wellness by the Ganga, a curated wellness programme scheduled from 25 July to 1 August 2026. Read More
Magnicity unveils reimagined Euromast to boost Rotterdam’s appeal for international travellers
Magnicity has unveiled the newly renovated Euromast in Rotterdam, introducing a refreshed visitor experience that combines immersive attractions, upgraded hospitality and panoramic views of the Dutch city. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line upgrades Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem with new guest experiences
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled a series of new onboard enhancements for Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem, introducing upgraded wellness facilities, new adults-only spaces and additional guest amenities across both ships. Read More
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US makes visa bond programme permanent: Effective date, affected countries explained
US makes visa bond pilot programme permanent.
The United States is making a visa bond programme permanent that could require certain visitors to pay up to $20,000 before being granted entry for business or tourism. Read More
‘In every national security decision, Doval had a role’: Amit Shah praises NSA at award ceremony
Amit Shah presented Lokmanya Tilak award to Ajit Doval and hailed his role in India’s national security
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday lauded National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval for his contributi Read More
‘Almost as if I am a terrorist’: Tehseen Poonawalla claims house arrest over E20 protest
Screenshot from video posted on X by Tehseen Poonawala
NEW DELHI: Venture capitalist, political analyst and consultant Tehseen Poonawala has alleged that the Delhi Police has enforced a house arrest on him in relation to his protest Read More
Kulgam terror attack: Kharge claims labourers were asked to ‘identify’ before being shot
Security personnel conduct a cordon-and-search operation after two labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed in a terrorist attack at a brick kiln, in Kulgam
NEW DELHI: The family of one of the two Chhattisgarh labourers killed in the Read More
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