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Evening News Wrap: Air India crash probe finds no fuel switch fault; RS clears Vande Mataram Bill & more
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The government says no fault has been found in the Air India Boeing 787 fuel control switch, while the crash investigation continues. Read More
SC grants bail to two alleged Indian Mujahideen operatives after 12 years
Supreme Court grants bail to two accused of operating under Indian Mujahideen (ANI image)
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has granted bail to two alleged Indian Mujahideen operatives who have been in custody since 2014, holding that th Read More
Karnataka bags lion’s share of electronics startup fund; 90 of 128 firms based in state
Karnataka bags lion’s share of electronics startup fund; 90 of 128 firms based in state
NEW DELHI: Karnataka has emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the Centre’s Electronics Development Fund (EDF), accounting for 90 of the 128 com Read More
‘Magistrate, Not Home Minister, Gives Orders’: BJP Rebuts Rahul Gandhi’s Claims On Police Action
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BJP defended Shah, contrasting Congress’s past handling of protests. Read More
India Stack goes global: DigiLocker work starts in Kenya, Cuba
NEW DELHI: India has signed agreements with 24 countries to export its digital public infrastructure model, moving beyond broad cooperation pledges to begin work on DigiLocker systems in Kenya and Cuba and expand UPI-linked payments a Read More
BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo
Steven McIntosh
Entertainment reporter
27 minutes ago
Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo have been cancelled by the BBC, as the corporation makes further financial savings. Read More
‘Had imposter syndrome for the longest time growing up on the internet’: Niharika NM
Niharika NM has been a social media star for years, with a massive following across platforms. While she’s far from an unfamiliar face, acting is still a relatively new journey for her. Read More
Irish musician Glen Hansard passes away at 56
Glen Hansard passes away in a fatal motorbike accident in Dublin at 56. (Image credit: Instagram)
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mention of accidental death. Read More
‘Shameful’: Sonu Sood reacts to Kangana calling Gen Z ‘Generation Gutter’
Kangana Ranaut has been in the news for her comments on Gen Z and their behaviour during the protests for NEET paper leak. Kangana had strongly criticised the abusive language used against PM Narendra Modi and his mother. Read More
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Reuters
29 July 2026, 12:06 BST
Updated 3 minutes ago
Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard has died in a motorbike crash in Dublin. Read More
Top 5 Highest Dividend-Paying Stocks In FY26: Do You Own Any?
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Five Indian companies recorded highest dividend yields in FY26.
Vedanta led with 13.13% yield, distributing Rs 34 per share.
Angel One (8.16%) and JSW Dulux (7. Read More
Rule Changes From August 1, 2026: LPG Prices, Bank Holidays, Tatkal Tickets, ITR, And More
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Monthly revisions for LPG, aviation fuel prices take effect.
Railway Tatkal booking, bank holidays affect consumer services. Read More
One In Three Finfluencers Recommend Stocks, But Only 6.3% Are SEBI-Registered: Report
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Majority of finfluencers unregistered despite offering explicit stock recommendations.
Many finfluencers inadequately disclose conflicts of interest and partnerships. Read More
India’s Industrial Output Rises 7.3% In June As Manufacturing Growth Strengthens: Report
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India’s industrial output expanded 7.3% year-on-year in June.
Manufacturing expanded 7.8% in June, with 19 subsectors gaining.
Q1 FY27 industrial output rose 5. Read More
Stock Markets End Higher As Sensex Rises Over 800 Points Nifty Tests 24,300
Sagarika Chakraborty is a Senior Copy Editor at ABP Live English, where she handles business coverage and key developments in general news, while also actively chasing breaking stories. 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
Evening News Wrap: Air India crash probe finds no fuel switch fault; RS clears Vande Mataram Bill & more
.
The government says no fault has been found in the Air India Boeing 787 fuel control switch, while the crash investigation continues. Read More
SC grants bail to two alleged Indian Mujahideen operatives after 12 years
Supreme Court grants bail to two accused of operating under Indian Mujahideen (ANI image)
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has granted bail to two alleged Indian Mujahideen operatives who have been in custody since 2014, holding that th Read More
Karnataka bags lion’s share of electronics startup fund; 90 of 128 firms based in state
Karnataka bags lion’s share of electronics startup fund; 90 of 128 firms based in state
NEW DELHI: Karnataka has emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the Centre’s Electronics Development Fund (EDF), accounting for 90 of the 128 com Read More
‘Magistrate, Not Home Minister, Gives Orders’: BJP Rebuts Rahul Gandhi’s Claims On Police Action
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
BJP defended Shah, contrasting Congress’s past handling of protests. Read More
India Stack goes global: DigiLocker work starts in Kenya, Cuba
NEW DELHI: India has signed agreements with 24 countries to export its digital public infrastructure model, moving beyond broad cooperation pledges to begin work on DigiLocker systems in Kenya and Cuba and expand UPI-linked payments a Read More
BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo
Steven McIntosh
Entertainment reporter
27 minutes ago
Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo have been cancelled by the BBC, as the corporation makes further financial savings. Read More
‘Had imposter syndrome for the longest time growing up on the internet’: Niharika NM
Niharika NM has been a social media star for years, with a massive following across platforms. While she’s far from an unfamiliar face, acting is still a relatively new journey for her. Read More
Irish musician Glen Hansard passes away at 56
Glen Hansard passes away in a fatal motorbike accident in Dublin at 56. (Image credit: Instagram)
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mention of accidental death. Read More
‘Shameful’: Sonu Sood reacts to Kangana calling Gen Z ‘Generation Gutter’
Kangana Ranaut has been in the news for her comments on Gen Z and their behaviour during the protests for NEET paper leak. Kangana had strongly criticised the abusive language used against PM Narendra Modi and his mother. Read More
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Reuters
29 July 2026, 12:06 BST
Updated 3 minutes ago
Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard has died in a motorbike crash in Dublin. Read More
Top 5 Highest Dividend-Paying Stocks In FY26: Do You Own Any?
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Five Indian companies recorded highest dividend yields in FY26.
Vedanta led with 13.13% yield, distributing Rs 34 per share.
Angel One (8.16%) and JSW Dulux (7. Read More
Rule Changes From August 1, 2026: LPG Prices, Bank Holidays, Tatkal Tickets, ITR, And More
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Monthly revisions for LPG, aviation fuel prices take effect.
Railway Tatkal booking, bank holidays affect consumer services. Read More
One In Three Finfluencers Recommend Stocks, But Only 6.3% Are SEBI-Registered: Report
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Majority of finfluencers unregistered despite offering explicit stock recommendations.
Many finfluencers inadequately disclose conflicts of interest and partnerships. Read More
India’s Industrial Output Rises 7.3% In June As Manufacturing Growth Strengthens: Report
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s industrial output expanded 7.3% year-on-year in June.
Manufacturing expanded 7.8% in June, with 19 subsectors gaining.
Q1 FY27 industrial output rose 5. Read More
Stock Markets End Higher As Sensex Rises Over 800 Points Nifty Tests 24,300
Sagarika Chakraborty is a Senior Copy Editor at ABP Live English, where she handles business coverage and key developments in general news, while also actively chasing breaking stories. 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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Half of England declared in drought as July records near-zero rainfall
7 regions officially declared in drought across England/Image: Getty Images
Drought has been declared in half of England after months of unusually dry conditions, as officials warn that sustained low rainfall is straining water supp Read More
Florida sixth grader Naboshree Santra developed biodegradable soilshade balls designed to…
Naboshree Santra developed biodegradable soilshade balls that reduce evaporation and help soil retain more moisture, offering a simple solution for drought-affected agriculture
An 11-year-old schoolgirl from Oviedo, Florida, has crea Read More
Evening News Wrap: Air India crash probe finds no fuel switch fault; RS clears Vande Mataram Bill & more
.
The government says no fault has been found in the Air India Boeing 787 fuel control switch, while the crash investigation continues. Read More
SC grants bail to two alleged Indian Mujahideen operatives after 12 years
Supreme Court grants bail to two accused of operating under Indian Mujahideen (ANI image)
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has granted bail to two alleged Indian Mujahideen operatives who have been in custody since 2014, holding that th Read More
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