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BJP mouthpiece prints Muslim League editorial: Mix-up amuses Kerala; sparks political chatter
Photo credit: X
NEW DELHI: Subscribers of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) official mouthpiece in Kerala got an unexpected New Year’s surprise when they opened their newspaper on January 1. Read More
‘Misleading narrative’: Siddaramaiah defends Rahul Gandhi on ‘Vote Chori’ claims; slams misuse of EC-linked survey
File photo: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi (Picture credit: PTI)
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday came out strongly in defence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing sections of Read More
Delhi: Court convicts 3 including MCD Engineer for demanding bribe for house construction
(ANI photo)
NEW DELHI: The Rouse Avenue court has recently convicted three people, including MCD’s Junior Engineer, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe for allowing the construction of a house. Read More
Centre Issues Notice To X, Raises Concerns Over Grok’s Misuse For Obscene, Sexually Explicit Content
MeitY raised concerns that Grok is being used to generate and circulate obscene, sexually explicit and derogatory content. Read More
‘Used To Touch Me…’: Himachal Student’s Video Surfaces After Death Due To Alleged Sexual Assault
The student’s father accused three senior students of beating and threatening the victim, and a professor of sexually harassing her that led to her death. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ BO day 29 Vs ‘TMMTMTTM’ BO day 9 (LIVE)
The curtains have been drawn on 2025, but the growth of ‘Dhurandhar’ continues to make headlines. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ends week 4 with Rs 100 crore haul
‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh, kicked off 2026 on a high, further tightening its grip over the Indian box office. Read More
‘Vrusshabha’ BO day 7: Mohanlal’s film shows no growth
Mohanlal’s epic film ‘Vrusshabha’ is facing a significant box office struggle, garnering a mere Rs 2.16 crores worldwide after seven days. Read More
Ikkis box office Day 1: Agastya’s film earns 7 cr, beats ‘Tu Meri’
Agastya Nanda has made a sensational entrance into the film industry with ‘Ikkis’, a powerful biopic centered on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, which amassed an impressive Rs 7 crore on its opening day. Read More
Faith, Footsteps, Forests: How Anant Ambani’s 2025 Became A Year Of Pilgrimage & Purpose
2025 emerged as a defining chapter in the public life of Shri Anant Ambani, blending devotion, corporate leadership and large-scale conservation into a single narrative of service. Read More
Indian Exports Defy Global Tariffs In 2025 As Trade Deals And Policy Push Deliver Results
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The Indian exports “defied global tariffs” in 2025, with policy support, trade pacts and digital tools, a new report has said. Read More
Private Equity Investments In Indian Real Estate Surge 59% To $6.7 Billion In 2025
Private equity investments in Indian real estate rose 59 per cent year-on-year to USD 6.7 billion in 2025, marking a return to pre-pandemic levels, property consultancy Savills India said on Friday. Read More
Biryani Tops Swiggy Orders As India Rings In 2026 With Record New Year’s Eve Feasts
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As the clock ticked towards midnight on December 31, food, rather than fireworks, emerged as the undisputed star of New Year’s Eve celebrations across India. Read More
December GST Revenue Crosses Rs 1.74 Lakh Crore Even As Rate Cuts Bite
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Gross GST collections rose 6.1 per cent to over Rs 1. 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
BJP mouthpiece prints Muslim League editorial: Mix-up amuses Kerala; sparks political chatter
Photo credit: X
NEW DELHI: Subscribers of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) official mouthpiece in Kerala got an unexpected New Year’s surprise when they opened their newspaper on January 1. Read More
‘Misleading narrative’: Siddaramaiah defends Rahul Gandhi on ‘Vote Chori’ claims; slams misuse of EC-linked survey
File photo: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi (Picture credit: PTI)
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday came out strongly in defence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing sections of Read More
Delhi: Court convicts 3 including MCD Engineer for demanding bribe for house construction
(ANI photo)
NEW DELHI: The Rouse Avenue court has recently convicted three people, including MCD’s Junior Engineer, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe for allowing the construction of a house. Read More
Centre Issues Notice To X, Raises Concerns Over Grok’s Misuse For Obscene, Sexually Explicit Content
MeitY raised concerns that Grok is being used to generate and circulate obscene, sexually explicit and derogatory content. Read More
‘Used To Touch Me…’: Himachal Student’s Video Surfaces After Death Due To Alleged Sexual Assault
The student’s father accused three senior students of beating and threatening the victim, and a professor of sexually harassing her that led to her death. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ BO day 29 Vs ‘TMMTMTTM’ BO day 9 (LIVE)
The curtains have been drawn on 2025, but the growth of ‘Dhurandhar’ continues to make headlines. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ends week 4 with Rs 100 crore haul
‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh, kicked off 2026 on a high, further tightening its grip over the Indian box office. Read More
‘Vrusshabha’ BO day 7: Mohanlal’s film shows no growth
Mohanlal’s epic film ‘Vrusshabha’ is facing a significant box office struggle, garnering a mere Rs 2.16 crores worldwide after seven days. Read More
Ikkis box office Day 1: Agastya’s film earns 7 cr, beats ‘Tu Meri’
Agastya Nanda has made a sensational entrance into the film industry with ‘Ikkis’, a powerful biopic centered on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, which amassed an impressive Rs 7 crore on its opening day. Read More
Faith, Footsteps, Forests: How Anant Ambani’s 2025 Became A Year Of Pilgrimage & Purpose
2025 emerged as a defining chapter in the public life of Shri Anant Ambani, blending devotion, corporate leadership and large-scale conservation into a single narrative of service. Read More
Indian Exports Defy Global Tariffs In 2025 As Trade Deals And Policy Push Deliver Results
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Indian exports “defied global tariffs” in 2025, with policy support, trade pacts and digital tools, a new report has said. Read More
Private Equity Investments In Indian Real Estate Surge 59% To $6.7 Billion In 2025
Private equity investments in Indian real estate rose 59 per cent year-on-year to USD 6.7 billion in 2025, marking a return to pre-pandemic levels, property consultancy Savills India said on Friday. Read More
Biryani Tops Swiggy Orders As India Rings In 2026 With Record New Year’s Eve Feasts
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
As the clock ticked towards midnight on December 31, food, rather than fireworks, emerged as the undisputed star of New Year’s Eve celebrations across India. Read More
December GST Revenue Crosses Rs 1.74 Lakh Crore Even As Rate Cuts Bite
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Gross GST collections rose 6.1 per cent to over Rs 1. 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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Mexico earthquake: Magnitude 6.5 tremors hit Mexico City; President Claudia Sheinbaum suspends press conference
An earthquake of 6.5 magnitude hit Mexico city on Friday, according to the national seismological service, quoted by AFP, as tremors hit Mexico’s capital. Read More
‘This isn’t leadership’: Israel blasts Zohran Mamdani; NYC Mayor scraps antisemitism definition on Day One
(AP)
Israel blasted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday, saying he’s pouring “antisemitic gasoline on an open fire” after the Democrat used his first day in office to roll back multiple city policies supporting Israel. Read More
Assam meets New York: Zohran Mamdani’s eri silk tie becomes symbol of Indian heritage at NYC mayor inauguration
The Assamese Silk Tie of Zohran Mamdani That Quietly Stole the Spotlight at NYC’s Mayor Swearing-In
As the new mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, took the oath on January 1, 2026, headlines across politics and culture praised h Read More
‘Indian hate is the dumbest form of racism’: Right-wing influencer slams anti-H-1B rhetoric
A prominent right-wing influencer, Richard Hanania, has criticised growing hostility towards Indian immigrants in the US, describing it as “the dumbest form of racism and socialism” and arguing that opposition to the H-1B visa program Read More
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