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Congress set to stall House over Ram temple donation scam
NEW DELHI: Signaling continuing disruption in Parliament in the coming week, Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah of avoiding Parliament at a time when the Opposition has been raising the cru Read More
TVK & Congress not on same page on Cauvery
The Mekedatu dam row has snowballed into a political slugfest in Tamil Nadu,
The Mekedatu dam row has snowballed into a political slugfest in Tamil Nadu, with governing and opposition parties trading barbs instead of closing ranks Read More
DMK slams Congress for ‘trading trust for berths’
BJP is hopeful that DMK’s bubbling anger with Congress will help its bid to win over the party’s support for its key legislative measures, especially delimitation, in Parliament
NEW DELHI: DMK Sunday mounted a furious pu Read More
Sun Pharma withdraws 11 eye medicines
The products covered are Depopred 2ml, Brinolar (BKC Free), Brinzotim Eye Drops 5ml (BKC Free), Lotepred 5ml, Lotepred 1% Eye Drops 5ml, Lotepred LS 0. Read More
SC warns Punjab for ignoring 15-yr-old ruling on dues to Himachal Pradesh
Venkataramani told SC that he had extensive consultations with Punjab, Haryana, Himachal and Union ministry of power after getting the records examined by CAG for independent determination of the historical capital cost liability
NE Read More
Ariana Grande to ‘step back’ amid health concerns
Pop superstar Ariana Grande has announced plans to take an extended break from the public eye after wrapping her Eternal Sunshine Tour. Read More
‘Spider-Man’ records USD 927 million worldwide box office debut
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ made box office history in its first weekend in theatres. Read More
Ariana Grande pulls out of musical for break from ‘endless’ scrutiny
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Aleks Phillips
2 August 2026, 21:56 BST
Updated 27 minutes ago
Ariana Grande is to withdraw from public appearances and will no longer star in an upcoming musical production in London when she ends her Read More
Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display
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Jessica Rawnsley
3 hours ago
Massive Attack have said they were “surprised and disappointed” by their treatment by Singaporean authorities after expressing pro-Palestine sentiments during a Read More
Om Puri confessed about his affair with maid to his first wife a day before the wedding
After Om Puri passed away, his first wife Seema Kapoor opened up about their marriage and painful separation in an interview. Read More
Stock Market Timings Change From August 3: Here’s What Investors Need To Know
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India implements Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks 2026.
Market closing times differ; derivatives extend ten minutes. Read More
Personal Finance: 7 Crucial Tax Rules For Equity, Gold And Property Investors
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Capital gains tax varies significantly across asset classes.
LTCG for most assets is 12.5%; short-term gains vary.
Debt funds, gold, real estate face distinct tax rules. 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
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
Congress set to stall House over Ram temple donation scam
NEW DELHI: Signaling continuing disruption in Parliament in the coming week, Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah of avoiding Parliament at a time when the Opposition has been raising the cru Read More
TVK & Congress not on same page on Cauvery
The Mekedatu dam row has snowballed into a political slugfest in Tamil Nadu,
The Mekedatu dam row has snowballed into a political slugfest in Tamil Nadu, with governing and opposition parties trading barbs instead of closing ranks Read More
DMK slams Congress for ‘trading trust for berths’
BJP is hopeful that DMK’s bubbling anger with Congress will help its bid to win over the party’s support for its key legislative measures, especially delimitation, in Parliament
NEW DELHI: DMK Sunday mounted a furious pu Read More
Sun Pharma withdraws 11 eye medicines
The products covered are Depopred 2ml, Brinolar (BKC Free), Brinzotim Eye Drops 5ml (BKC Free), Lotepred 5ml, Lotepred 1% Eye Drops 5ml, Lotepred LS 0. Read More
SC warns Punjab for ignoring 15-yr-old ruling on dues to Himachal Pradesh
Venkataramani told SC that he had extensive consultations with Punjab, Haryana, Himachal and Union ministry of power after getting the records examined by CAG for independent determination of the historical capital cost liability
NE Read More
Ariana Grande to ‘step back’ amid health concerns
Pop superstar Ariana Grande has announced plans to take an extended break from the public eye after wrapping her Eternal Sunshine Tour. Read More
‘Spider-Man’ records USD 927 million worldwide box office debut
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ made box office history in its first weekend in theatres. Read More
Ariana Grande pulls out of musical for break from ‘endless’ scrutiny
Getty Images
Aleks Phillips
2 August 2026, 21:56 BST
Updated 27 minutes ago
Ariana Grande is to withdraw from public appearances and will no longer star in an upcoming musical production in London when she ends her Read More
Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display
Getty Images
Jessica Rawnsley
3 hours ago
Massive Attack have said they were “surprised and disappointed” by their treatment by Singaporean authorities after expressing pro-Palestine sentiments during a Read More
Om Puri confessed about his affair with maid to his first wife a day before the wedding
After Om Puri passed away, his first wife Seema Kapoor opened up about their marriage and painful separation in an interview. Read More
Stock Market Timings Change From August 3: Here’s What Investors Need To Know
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India implements Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks 2026.
Market closing times differ; derivatives extend ten minutes. Read More
Personal Finance: 7 Crucial Tax Rules For Equity, Gold And Property Investors
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Capital gains tax varies significantly across asset classes.
LTCG for most assets is 12.5%; short-term gains vary.
Debt funds, gold, real estate face distinct tax rules. 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
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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Ariana Grande to ‘step back’ amid health concerns
Pop superstar Ariana Grande has announced plans to take an extended break from the public eye after wrapping her Eternal Sunshine Tour. Read More
Congress set to stall House over Ram temple donation scam
NEW DELHI: Signaling continuing disruption in Parliament in the coming week, Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah of avoiding Parliament at a time when the Opposition has been raising the cru Read More
TVK & Congress not on same page on Cauvery
The Mekedatu dam row has snowballed into a political slugfest in Tamil Nadu,
The Mekedatu dam row has snowballed into a political slugfest in Tamil Nadu, with governing and opposition parties trading barbs instead of closing ranks Read More
DMK slams Congress for ‘trading trust for berths’
BJP is hopeful that DMK’s bubbling anger with Congress will help its bid to win over the party’s support for its key legislative measures, especially delimitation, in Parliament
NEW DELHI: DMK Sunday mounted a furious pu Read More
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