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Lokpal BMW row: Indian ombudsman scraps plan to buy 7 luxury cars after backlash
The anti-corruption watchdog Lokpal has reversed its decision to buy seven luxury BMW cars worth nearly five crore rupees after widespread public and political criticism. Read More
India’s GST collection rises 6.1% to Rs 1.74 lakh crore in December
Collections reflect stronger economic activity despite recent tax cuts, while new tobacco and pan masala levies come into effect from February 2026
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BSF action near IB in J-K: 19-year-old Bangladeshi held; probe under way
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NEW DELHI: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday apprehended a 19-year-old Bangladeshi national near the International Border in the Gajansoo area of Jammu and Kashmir. Read More
Indore water contamination row: Opposition alleges misgovernance as death toll remains disputed; BJP denies cover-up
NEW DELHI: The opposition on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government over the Indore water contamination incident, accusing it of misgovernance, hiding the actual death toll and failing to provide basi Read More
Agra Woman Held For Burning Manusmriti After Video Goes Viral | Watch
Reportedly, the woman is a resident of Shahganj area and is the National President of the Bharatiya Mahila Suraksha Sangh. Read More
Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close
16 minutes ago
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Warning: This article contains spoilers about the final episode of Stranger Things
Stranger Things has drawn to an epic and emotional close, with a dramatic two-hour Read More
Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants
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Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
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A retired police detective, a crime novelist and a psychologist will be among the players sitting at the round table on the new series of The Traitors, which ki Read More
The Archers cast recreate first episode for 75th anniversary
7 hours ago
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Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
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The cast of The Archers have re-enacted the opening scene from the first ever episode to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the BBC Radio 4 drama. Read More
Ikkis: Movie Review and Release Live Updates
Being in the Army was my first dream: Jaideep Ahlawat
Actor Jaideep Ahlawat, who will be seen next in a biopic on war hero Arun Khetarpal in “Ikkis”, on Thursday said he feels “jealous” when he sees someone in the Army uniform as that was his dr Read More
Avatar 3 box office Day 13: Sci-fi epic goes beyond Rs 150 cr
In India, James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is cruising steadily at the box office with collecting THIS amount so far. Read More
LIVE: Silver Prices Take A Dip (Jan 1), Check 1 Gram & 1 Kg Rates In Your City
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Silver Prices Today 1 Jan 2026:Silver prices eased slightly on Thursday, beginning the new year on a muted note. Read More
Dalal Street Closes Lower On New Year, Sensex Tests 85,200, Nifty Dips To Over 26,100
The Indian benchmark indices recorded a marginal decline at the end of the second trading session of the year as Sensex declined nearly 30 points testing 85,200 and Nifty declined over 10 points to close trade above 26,100. Read More
Buy Or Wait? Gold Rate In India Today (Jan 1) Up Marginally; Get Latest 22K, 24K Price
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22K & 24K Gold Price Today:Gold prices remained volatile on Thursday, starting the New Year with modest gains. Read More
Inside RBI’s Stability Report: Strong Banks, Rising Household Debt, Global Risks
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Despite an uncertain and challenging global economic backdrop, the Indian economy continues to grow strongly, underpinned by robust domestic demand, benign inflation, and pr Read More
Explained: What December’s UPI Numbers Reveal About India’s Digital Payments Boom
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The unified payments interface (UPI) saw 29 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 21. Read More
Pithoragarh opens its first dedicated Astro-Tourism observatory
In a major step towards strengthening science-driven and sustainable tourism, the District Tourism Department, Pithoragarh, in partnership with Starscapes Experiences Pvt. Ltd. Read More
Will weddings, travel drive India’s hotel sector to new heights in H2 FY26?
As domestic travelers seek luxury experiences and international tourists return, Rajasthan is set to reinforce its position as a preferred destination for culture, luxury, and leisure. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line charts expansive Caribbean and Mexico-focused winter deployment for 2027–28
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its 2027–28 northern hemisphere winter deployment, rolling out more than 320 new sailings across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and the Mexican Riviera, marking one of the cruise line’s most extensive sea Read More
Asia Pacific cements role as global travel growth engine as Collinson expands lounge network
Asia Pacific (APAC) is emerging as one of the strongest growth drivers in global travel, supported by rising outbound demand from India and Southeast Asia, according to new data from Collinson International. Read More
Lokpal BMW row: Indian ombudsman scraps plan to buy 7 luxury cars after backlash
The anti-corruption watchdog Lokpal has reversed its decision to buy seven luxury BMW cars worth nearly five crore rupees after widespread public and political criticism. Read More
India’s GST collection rises 6.1% to Rs 1.74 lakh crore in December
Collections reflect stronger economic activity despite recent tax cuts, while new tobacco and pan masala levies come into effect from February 2026
Go to Source
Read More
BSF action near IB in J-K: 19-year-old Bangladeshi held; probe under way
ANI photo
NEW DELHI: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday apprehended a 19-year-old Bangladeshi national near the International Border in the Gajansoo area of Jammu and Kashmir. Read More
Indore water contamination row: Opposition alleges misgovernance as death toll remains disputed; BJP denies cover-up
NEW DELHI: The opposition on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government over the Indore water contamination incident, accusing it of misgovernance, hiding the actual death toll and failing to provide basi Read More
Agra Woman Held For Burning Manusmriti After Video Goes Viral | Watch
Reportedly, the woman is a resident of Shahganj area and is the National President of the Bharatiya Mahila Suraksha Sangh. Read More
Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close
16 minutes ago
ShareSave
Christal HayesLos Angeles
ShareSave
BBC
Warning: This article contains spoilers about the final episode of Stranger Things
Stranger Things has drawn to an epic and emotional close, with a dramatic two-hour Read More
Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants
6 hours ago
ShareSave
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
ShareSave
BBC
A retired police detective, a crime novelist and a psychologist will be among the players sitting at the round table on the new series of The Traitors, which ki Read More
The Archers cast recreate first episode for 75th anniversary
7 hours ago
ShareSave
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
ShareSave
BBC
The cast of The Archers have re-enacted the opening scene from the first ever episode to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the BBC Radio 4 drama. Read More
Ikkis: Movie Review and Release Live Updates
Being in the Army was my first dream: Jaideep Ahlawat
Actor Jaideep Ahlawat, who will be seen next in a biopic on war hero Arun Khetarpal in “Ikkis”, on Thursday said he feels “jealous” when he sees someone in the Army uniform as that was his dr Read More
Avatar 3 box office Day 13: Sci-fi epic goes beyond Rs 150 cr
In India, James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is cruising steadily at the box office with collecting THIS amount so far. Read More
LIVE: Silver Prices Take A Dip (Jan 1), Check 1 Gram & 1 Kg Rates In Your City
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Silver Prices Today 1 Jan 2026:Silver prices eased slightly on Thursday, beginning the new year on a muted note. Read More
Dalal Street Closes Lower On New Year, Sensex Tests 85,200, Nifty Dips To Over 26,100
The Indian benchmark indices recorded a marginal decline at the end of the second trading session of the year as Sensex declined nearly 30 points testing 85,200 and Nifty declined over 10 points to close trade above 26,100. Read More
Buy Or Wait? Gold Rate In India Today (Jan 1) Up Marginally; Get Latest 22K, 24K Price
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
22K & 24K Gold Price Today:Gold prices remained volatile on Thursday, starting the New Year with modest gains. Read More
Inside RBI’s Stability Report: Strong Banks, Rising Household Debt, Global Risks
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Despite an uncertain and challenging global economic backdrop, the Indian economy continues to grow strongly, underpinned by robust domestic demand, benign inflation, and pr Read More
Explained: What December’s UPI Numbers Reveal About India’s Digital Payments Boom
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The unified payments interface (UPI) saw 29 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 21. Read More
Pithoragarh opens its first dedicated Astro-Tourism observatory
In a major step towards strengthening science-driven and sustainable tourism, the District Tourism Department, Pithoragarh, in partnership with Starscapes Experiences Pvt. Ltd. Read More
Will weddings, travel drive India’s hotel sector to new heights in H2 FY26?
As domestic travelers seek luxury experiences and international tourists return, Rajasthan is set to reinforce its position as a preferred destination for culture, luxury, and leisure. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line charts expansive Caribbean and Mexico-focused winter deployment for 2027–28
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its 2027–28 northern hemisphere winter deployment, rolling out more than 320 new sailings across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and the Mexican Riviera, marking one of the cruise line’s most extensive sea Read More
Asia Pacific cements role as global travel growth engine as Collinson expands lounge network
Asia Pacific (APAC) is emerging as one of the strongest growth drivers in global travel, supported by rising outbound demand from India and Southeast Asia, according to new data from Collinson International. Read More
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India’s GST collection rises 6.1% to Rs 1.74 lakh crore in December
Collections reflect stronger economic activity despite recent tax cuts, while new tobacco and pan masala levies come into effect from February 2026
Go to Source
Read More
Lokpal BMW row: Indian ombudsman scraps plan to buy 7 luxury cars after backlash
The anti-corruption watchdog Lokpal has reversed its decision to buy seven luxury BMW cars worth nearly five crore rupees after widespread public and political criticism. Read More
Russian-installed authorities say 24 killed, 50 injured in New Year drone strike in occupied Kherson
Russian-installed authorities in Ukraine’s Kherson region said a Ukrainian drone attack overnight killed at least 24 people and injured over 50 after striking a cafe and a hotel on the Black Sea coast
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China imposes 13% tax on contraceptives in push to lift birth rates
From January 1, people in China will be charged a 13% sales tax on contraceptives, even as childcare services are made tax-free, in a bid by the world’s second-largest economy to arrest its falling birth rates. Read More
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