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Census 2027 to be India’s first fully tech-driven exercise: CPCO for J-K, Ladakh
Jammu, April 1 (PTI): Amit Sharma, the Chief Principal Census Officer and Director of Census Operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, on Wednesday outlined the roadmap for Census 2027 in the twin Union Territories, where self-enumeration will beg Read More
Girl, 13, killed in sacrifice in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag; mother, female tantrik among 3 nabbed
Hazaribag (Jharkhand), Apr 1 (PTI): Police have arrested the 35-year-old mother of a teenage girl who was strangled in a sacrificial ritual in Kusumbha village, along with an occult practitioner and a man, an officer said on Wednesday. Read More
Senthil Balaji will be cause of ‘unpleasant situation’ for DMK: AIADMK chief Palaniswami
Pudukottai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 1 (PTI): AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami said on Wednesday said former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji will be the cause of an “unpleasant situation” for the ruling DMK leading to that party’s Read More
Inter-state drug smugglers arrested in Jammu, 10 kg cannabis recovered
Jammu, Apr 1 (PTI): Four inter-state narcotics smugglers were arrested and around 10 kg of cannabis worth over Rs 30 lakh was seized by the anti narcotics task force in outskirts of Jammu city on Wednesday, officials said. Read More
NRLM among most transformative poverty alleviation programmes, says former secretary
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI): The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) is one of the most ambitious and transformative initiatives for rural poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment, former Rural Development Secretary Shailesh Kumar Singh sa Read More
Rahul was rescued alive, no doctor was available: Makers
The makers of Bengali television serial Bhole Baba Par Karega have issued a statement following the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, expressing grief and assuring a transparent inquiry into the incident. Read More
Sohail Khan sells Andheri office space for Rs 5.9 crore
Sohail Khan, brother of Salman Khan, has sold a commercial office space in Mumbai’s Andheri West for Rs 5.9 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by Liases and Foras. Read More
Mahima Chaudhry recalls almost rejecting Big B’s Baghban
Baghban, directed by Ravi Chopra, remains one of those rare films that continues to divide audiences even decades after its release. Read More
Hera Pheri 3 writer Rohan Shankar exits amid legal mess
Hera Pheri 3 has been mired in controversy ever since its announcement, leaving fans of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal eagerly waiting but increasingly uncertain about its future. Read More
Vaswani slams Aryan’s show: ‘SRK was treated like a king’
Aryan Khan’s debut series The Ba***ds of Bollywood has sparked a strong conversation online ever since its release. While the Netflix show has found its fans, it has also drawn criticism for its dark portrayal of the Hindi film industry. Read More
Why Your Old Saving Habits May Not Work In FY 2026
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The start of a new financial year often brings a shift in how you think about money. In 2026, that shift is more visible than before. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Central Govt Employees Alert! Pay Hike Expectations Grow Ahead of Key Consultations
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The formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission has triggered widespread anticipation among government employees and pensioners, with expectations of revised salaries and be Read More
Free ATM Withdrawals Are Shrinking: HDFC, PNB, & Bandhan Bank Just Changed The Rules
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Starting April 1, 2026, several banks in India have updated their ATM transaction rules. Read More
New Income Tax Rules Kick In Today: 10 Major Changes To Salary, HRA, & STT Explained
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Income Tax Act 2025: India’s tax landscape is getting a major reset starting today, April 1. Read More
Is UPI Not Working For You? SBI, & UCO Bank Facing Outage
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UPI Down: UPI services are facing disruptions on Wednesday, with a growing number of users taking to X (formerly Twitter) to report failed transactions and payment errors Read More
Disneyland Paris unveils Disney Adventure World and opens World of Frozen
Disneyland Paris has entered a new phase of expansion with the opening of World of Frozen and the unveiling of its reimagined second park, now named Disney Adventure World. Read More
Virgin Atlantic unveils revamped Heathrow Clubhouse with focus on wellness and premium experience
Virgin Atlantic has revealed the first phase of its refurbished Clubhouse at Heathrow Airport, introducing a redesigned lounge experience aimed at enhancing comfort, wellbeing, and productivity for Upper Class travellers. Read More
Goa Tourism secures ICPB lifetime membership to strengthen MICE positioning
Department of Tourism Goa has secured a lifetime membership with the India Convention Promotion Bureau, marking a strategic step to position Goa as a leading destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). Read More
Wonders of Western Cape: Take the leap at Bloukrans Bridge
Prepare for a heart-racing moment you’ll never forget. As you stand at the edge of Bloukrans Bridge—with the gorge plunging 216 metres below—you can almost feel the buzz of South Africa’s vibrant city life slip away. Read More
Zo Trips expands portfolio with Formula 1 travel packages
Zo Trips, the group travel vertical of Zostel, has announced its entry into global, experience-led travel with the launch of curated Formula 1 race weekend packages for the 2026 season. Read More
Census 2027 to be India’s first fully tech-driven exercise: CPCO for J-K, Ladakh
Jammu, April 1 (PTI): Amit Sharma, the Chief Principal Census Officer and Director of Census Operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, on Wednesday outlined the roadmap for Census 2027 in the twin Union Territories, where self-enumeration will beg Read More
Girl, 13, killed in sacrifice in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag; mother, female tantrik among 3 nabbed
Hazaribag (Jharkhand), Apr 1 (PTI): Police have arrested the 35-year-old mother of a teenage girl who was strangled in a sacrificial ritual in Kusumbha village, along with an occult practitioner and a man, an officer said on Wednesday. Read More
Senthil Balaji will be cause of ‘unpleasant situation’ for DMK: AIADMK chief Palaniswami
Pudukottai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 1 (PTI): AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami said on Wednesday said former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji will be the cause of an “unpleasant situation” for the ruling DMK leading to that party’s Read More
Inter-state drug smugglers arrested in Jammu, 10 kg cannabis recovered
Jammu, Apr 1 (PTI): Four inter-state narcotics smugglers were arrested and around 10 kg of cannabis worth over Rs 30 lakh was seized by the anti narcotics task force in outskirts of Jammu city on Wednesday, officials said. Read More
NRLM among most transformative poverty alleviation programmes, says former secretary
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI): The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) is one of the most ambitious and transformative initiatives for rural poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment, former Rural Development Secretary Shailesh Kumar Singh sa Read More
Rahul was rescued alive, no doctor was available: Makers
The makers of Bengali television serial Bhole Baba Par Karega have issued a statement following the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, expressing grief and assuring a transparent inquiry into the incident. Read More
Sohail Khan sells Andheri office space for Rs 5.9 crore
Sohail Khan, brother of Salman Khan, has sold a commercial office space in Mumbai’s Andheri West for Rs 5.9 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by Liases and Foras. Read More
Mahima Chaudhry recalls almost rejecting Big B’s Baghban
Baghban, directed by Ravi Chopra, remains one of those rare films that continues to divide audiences even decades after its release. Read More
Hera Pheri 3 writer Rohan Shankar exits amid legal mess
Hera Pheri 3 has been mired in controversy ever since its announcement, leaving fans of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal eagerly waiting but increasingly uncertain about its future. Read More
Vaswani slams Aryan’s show: ‘SRK was treated like a king’
Aryan Khan’s debut series The Ba***ds of Bollywood has sparked a strong conversation online ever since its release. While the Netflix show has found its fans, it has also drawn criticism for its dark portrayal of the Hindi film industry. Read More
Why Your Old Saving Habits May Not Work In FY 2026
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The start of a new financial year often brings a shift in how you think about money. In 2026, that shift is more visible than before. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Central Govt Employees Alert! Pay Hike Expectations Grow Ahead of Key Consultations
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission has triggered widespread anticipation among government employees and pensioners, with expectations of revised salaries and be Read More
Free ATM Withdrawals Are Shrinking: HDFC, PNB, & Bandhan Bank Just Changed The Rules
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Starting April 1, 2026, several banks in India have updated their ATM transaction rules. Read More
New Income Tax Rules Kick In Today: 10 Major Changes To Salary, HRA, & STT Explained
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Income Tax Act 2025: India’s tax landscape is getting a major reset starting today, April 1. Read More
Is UPI Not Working For You? SBI, & UCO Bank Facing Outage
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
UPI Down: UPI services are facing disruptions on Wednesday, with a growing number of users taking to X (formerly Twitter) to report failed transactions and payment errors Read More
Disneyland Paris unveils Disney Adventure World and opens World of Frozen
Disneyland Paris has entered a new phase of expansion with the opening of World of Frozen and the unveiling of its reimagined second park, now named Disney Adventure World. Read More
Virgin Atlantic unveils revamped Heathrow Clubhouse with focus on wellness and premium experience
Virgin Atlantic has revealed the first phase of its refurbished Clubhouse at Heathrow Airport, introducing a redesigned lounge experience aimed at enhancing comfort, wellbeing, and productivity for Upper Class travellers. Read More
Goa Tourism secures ICPB lifetime membership to strengthen MICE positioning
Department of Tourism Goa has secured a lifetime membership with the India Convention Promotion Bureau, marking a strategic step to position Goa as a leading destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). Read More
Wonders of Western Cape: Take the leap at Bloukrans Bridge
Prepare for a heart-racing moment you’ll never forget. As you stand at the edge of Bloukrans Bridge—with the gorge plunging 216 metres below—you can almost feel the buzz of South Africa’s vibrant city life slip away. Read More
Zo Trips expands portfolio with Formula 1 travel packages
Zo Trips, the group travel vertical of Zostel, has announced its entry into global, experience-led travel with the launch of curated Formula 1 race weekend packages for the 2026 season. Read More
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Barcelona star Lamine Yamal slams ‘ignorant and racist’ anti-Muslim chants during Spain vs Egypt friendly
It’s not just Barcelona and Spain forward Lamine Yamal, who is Muslim himself, calling out the behaviour of fans at the RCDE Stadium, with the Spanish government and the football federation (RFEF) also condemning the chants and police launching Read More
Rahul was rescued alive, no doctor was available: Makers
The makers of Bengali television serial Bhole Baba Par Karega have issued a statement following the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, expressing grief and assuring a transparent inquiry into the incident. Read More
Census 2027 to be India’s first fully tech-driven exercise: CPCO for J-K, Ladakh
Jammu, April 1 (PTI): Amit Sharma, the Chief Principal Census Officer and Director of Census Operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, on Wednesday outlined the roadmap for Census 2027 in the twin Union Territories, where self-enumeration will beg Read More
Girl, 13, killed in sacrifice in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag; mother, female tantrik among 3 nabbed
Hazaribag (Jharkhand), Apr 1 (PTI): Police have arrested the 35-year-old mother of a teenage girl who was strangled in a sacrificial ritual in Kusumbha village, along with an occult practitioner and a man, an officer said on Wednesday. Read More
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