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Assam flood toll rises: 21 killed in a day; over 5.6 lakh affected across 16 districts
A resident sits on the steps of a flood-affected house surrounded by inundated water
NEW DELHI: At least 21 people were killed in Assam in the last 24 hours as the flood situation worsened, with more than 5. Read More
Govt restores WPI linking factor; toll rates on national highways rise marginally
Toll operators said the hike is in the range of 2-5%
NEW DELHI: Toll charges on National Highways (NHs) and expressways have marginally increased at several toll plazas across the country, particularly for commercial and heavy vehic Read More
Two cops suspended over negligence following shooting incident at UP village
Kaushambi (UP), Jul 21 (PTI): A station house officer (SHO) and a police outpost in-charge were suspended Tuesday over alleged laxity in discharge of duty in connection with a shooting incident that took place at a village here, officials said. Read More
Cong, SP workers hold protests across UP over detention of senior oppn leaders
Lucknow, Jul 21 (PTI): Police detained several Samajwadi Party and Congress workers who were staging a protest here on Tuesday over the forcible removal of senior Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and SP chief Akhiles Read More
GBA officials ‘assaulted’ during anti-encroachment drive, 11 including main accused held
Bengaluru, Jul 21 (PTI): Street vendors allegedly attacked Bengaluru municipal officers and employees, who had gone to clear encroachments from a Shivaji Nagar footpath.
All the 11 accused have been arrested, police said. Read More
Godzilla vs Kong actress Kaylee Hottle dies in crash at 18
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Naomi Clarke
BBC Newsbeat
25 minutes ago
US actress Kaylee Hottle, who starred in the Godzilla vs. Kong movie series, has died in a car crash at age 18. Read More
Godzilla vs Kong actor Kaylee Hottle dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, deaf actor who played Jia in Godzilla vs Kong and Godzilla x Kong, dies at 18 in car crash, her father confirms heartbreaking news
Kaylee Hottle, the deaf actor best known for playing Jia in Godzilla vs Kong and Godzil Read More
Anupama-Dhruv rumours: Here’s what reports claim
Picture Credit: Facebook
Telugu actress Anupama Parameswaran and Dhruv Vikram have been in the news lately as speculations suggest that the actors who rumouredly dated each other have parted ways. Read More
H Vinoth clarifies ‘Jana Nayagan’ political message
Picture Credit: X
Vijay’s much awaited film ‘Jana Nayagan’ is an action drama that has generated discussion due to its political theme. Recently, H Vinoth, the director of the movie spoke about the film’s political message. Read More
‘Man from SRK’s company threatened won’t let you work in Mumbai,’ recalls writer Harinder Sikka
Alia Bhatt’s Raazi is widely regarded as one of the standout performances of her career, but the film has continued to face criticism from Harinder Singh Sikka, author of Calling Sehmat, the book that inspired the 2018 spy drama. Read More
Volkswagen In Advanced Talks With JSW For India Partnership: Report
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Volkswagen discusses partnership with JSW Group for India presence.
JSW Group eyes majority stake in Skoda Auto Volkswagen India. Read More
These Flexi Cap Mutual Funds Paid The Highest Dividends Over The Last Three Years
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Flexi Cap funds invest across all market capitalizations.
HDFC, PGIM Flexi Cap funds show top dividend yields. Read More
Stock Markets Decline As Sensex Gain 238 Points, Nifty Tests 24,200
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Indian benchmark indices Sensex, Nifty crashed significantly on Tuesday.
Asian markets showed mixed trends; geopolitical concerns impacted sentiment. Read More
Credit Is No Longer A Habit, It’s Becoming A Financial Tool For Indians
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Indian borrowers now prioritize wise, responsible credit utilization.
Credit is used as a tool for planned goals, assessing repayment capacity. Read More
Opinion | Business Expos Are No Longer Just Trade Fairs. They’re Shaping India’s Startup Future
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India’s entrepreneurial landscape transforms with digital access and finance.
Business expos now empower entrepreneurs with knowledge and connections. Read More
Antara Cruises to invest INR 500 crore to expand luxury river cruising in Assam
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Antara Cruises has announced plans to invest more than INR 500 crore over the next five years to strengthen the Brahmaputra as India’s premier luxury river cruise destination. Read More
The Wellness Co. launches luxury longevity retreat at Karma Lakelands
The Wellness Co. has launched The Wellness Co. Retreat at Karma Lakelands in Gurugram, introducing what it describes as India’s first luxury integrated longevity retreat. Read More
WedMeGood report finds Sri Lanka emerging as a preferred destination for Indian weddings
Destination weddings now account for one in four Indian weddings, with their share expected to increase to 30-32 per cent by 2028, according to WedMeGood’s Destination Wedding Report 2026. Read More
Andaman to expand scuba tourism network with eight new diving sites
Image credit – Istock
Sri Vijaya Puram, The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has identified eight new scuba diving sites in Mayabunder and Diglipur to promote sustainable tourism and expand adventure water sports in the North and Middle Read More
The Zora pre-launches luxury event venue The Zora Estate in Delhi
The Zora Delhi Convention Centre has pre-launched The Zora Estate, a new luxury event venue designed by wedding and event designer Abhinav Bhagat within its Open Canvas space at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Lodhi Road. Read More
Assam flood toll rises: 21 killed in a day; over 5.6 lakh affected across 16 districts
A resident sits on the steps of a flood-affected house surrounded by inundated water
NEW DELHI: At least 21 people were killed in Assam in the last 24 hours as the flood situation worsened, with more than 5. Read More
Govt restores WPI linking factor; toll rates on national highways rise marginally
Toll operators said the hike is in the range of 2-5%
NEW DELHI: Toll charges on National Highways (NHs) and expressways have marginally increased at several toll plazas across the country, particularly for commercial and heavy vehic Read More
Two cops suspended over negligence following shooting incident at UP village
Kaushambi (UP), Jul 21 (PTI): A station house officer (SHO) and a police outpost in-charge were suspended Tuesday over alleged laxity in discharge of duty in connection with a shooting incident that took place at a village here, officials said. Read More
Cong, SP workers hold protests across UP over detention of senior oppn leaders
Lucknow, Jul 21 (PTI): Police detained several Samajwadi Party and Congress workers who were staging a protest here on Tuesday over the forcible removal of senior Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and SP chief Akhiles Read More
GBA officials ‘assaulted’ during anti-encroachment drive, 11 including main accused held
Bengaluru, Jul 21 (PTI): Street vendors allegedly attacked Bengaluru municipal officers and employees, who had gone to clear encroachments from a Shivaji Nagar footpath.
All the 11 accused have been arrested, police said. Read More
Godzilla vs Kong actress Kaylee Hottle dies in crash at 18
Getty Images
Naomi Clarke
BBC Newsbeat
25 minutes ago
US actress Kaylee Hottle, who starred in the Godzilla vs. Kong movie series, has died in a car crash at age 18. Read More
Godzilla vs Kong actor Kaylee Hottle dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, deaf actor who played Jia in Godzilla vs Kong and Godzilla x Kong, dies at 18 in car crash, her father confirms heartbreaking news
Kaylee Hottle, the deaf actor best known for playing Jia in Godzilla vs Kong and Godzil Read More
Anupama-Dhruv rumours: Here’s what reports claim
Picture Credit: Facebook
Telugu actress Anupama Parameswaran and Dhruv Vikram have been in the news lately as speculations suggest that the actors who rumouredly dated each other have parted ways. Read More
H Vinoth clarifies ‘Jana Nayagan’ political message
Picture Credit: X
Vijay’s much awaited film ‘Jana Nayagan’ is an action drama that has generated discussion due to its political theme. Recently, H Vinoth, the director of the movie spoke about the film’s political message. Read More
‘Man from SRK’s company threatened won’t let you work in Mumbai,’ recalls writer Harinder Sikka
Alia Bhatt’s Raazi is widely regarded as one of the standout performances of her career, but the film has continued to face criticism from Harinder Singh Sikka, author of Calling Sehmat, the book that inspired the 2018 spy drama. Read More
Volkswagen In Advanced Talks With JSW For India Partnership: Report
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Volkswagen discusses partnership with JSW Group for India presence.
JSW Group eyes majority stake in Skoda Auto Volkswagen India. Read More
These Flexi Cap Mutual Funds Paid The Highest Dividends Over The Last Three Years
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Flexi Cap funds invest across all market capitalizations.
HDFC, PGIM Flexi Cap funds show top dividend yields. Read More
Stock Markets Decline As Sensex Gain 238 Points, Nifty Tests 24,200
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian benchmark indices Sensex, Nifty crashed significantly on Tuesday.
Asian markets showed mixed trends; geopolitical concerns impacted sentiment. Read More
Credit Is No Longer A Habit, It’s Becoming A Financial Tool For Indians
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian borrowers now prioritize wise, responsible credit utilization.
Credit is used as a tool for planned goals, assessing repayment capacity. Read More
Opinion | Business Expos Are No Longer Just Trade Fairs. They’re Shaping India’s Startup Future
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s entrepreneurial landscape transforms with digital access and finance.
Business expos now empower entrepreneurs with knowledge and connections. Read More
Antara Cruises to invest INR 500 crore to expand luxury river cruising in Assam
–
Antara Cruises has announced plans to invest more than INR 500 crore over the next five years to strengthen the Brahmaputra as India’s premier luxury river cruise destination. Read More
The Wellness Co. launches luxury longevity retreat at Karma Lakelands
The Wellness Co. has launched The Wellness Co. Retreat at Karma Lakelands in Gurugram, introducing what it describes as India’s first luxury integrated longevity retreat. Read More
WedMeGood report finds Sri Lanka emerging as a preferred destination for Indian weddings
Destination weddings now account for one in four Indian weddings, with their share expected to increase to 30-32 per cent by 2028, according to WedMeGood’s Destination Wedding Report 2026. Read More
Andaman to expand scuba tourism network with eight new diving sites
Image credit – Istock
Sri Vijaya Puram, The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has identified eight new scuba diving sites in Mayabunder and Diglipur to promote sustainable tourism and expand adventure water sports in the North and Middle Read More
The Zora pre-launches luxury event venue The Zora Estate in Delhi
The Zora Delhi Convention Centre has pre-launched The Zora Estate, a new luxury event venue designed by wedding and event designer Abhinav Bhagat within its Open Canvas space at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Lodhi Road. Read More
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Assam flood toll rises: 21 killed in a day; over 5.6 lakh affected across 16 districts
A resident sits on the steps of a flood-affected house surrounded by inundated water
NEW DELHI: At least 21 people were killed in Assam in the last 24 hours as the flood situation worsened, with more than 5. Read More
Govt restores WPI linking factor; toll rates on national highways rise marginally
Toll operators said the hike is in the range of 2-5%
NEW DELHI: Toll charges on National Highways (NHs) and expressways have marginally increased at several toll plazas across the country, particularly for commercial and heavy vehic Read More
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