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Wintry spell returns as snow & rain cool Kashmir
Most higher reaches of Kashmir received moderate to heavy snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rains, disrupting vehicular movement in some stretches. Read More
Gulmarg hotels withdraw HC pleas after J&K govt dispels eviction fears on lease expiry
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SRINAGAR: J&K high court has allowed the withdrawal of petitions by hotels facing eviction from Gulmarg properties on the expiry of their lease after the UT govt assured the court that it is open to a fair and v Read More
Bus Body Code issue: Rahul flags cost burden; Gadkari stresses safety
NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari had surprise visitors at his chamber in the Lok Sabha. Read More
Tharoor-Led Parliamentary Panel Questions Centre On Iran War, Asks For Clarity On India Impact
MEA officials briefed MPs on the West Asia conflict, including maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz where at least 22 ships are reportedly stuck in a queue awaiting passage
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Sony removes 135,000 ‘deepfakes’ of its artists’ music
The company says the proliferation of AI has enabled people to upload fake songs to streaming sites. Read More
Dune releases new trailer as it gears up for box office battle with Avengers
The final part of the sci-fi trilogy is set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Read More
Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey
The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets. Read More
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Movie Review and Release Live Updates
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is set for the massive theatrical release on March 19, 2026, with paid previews slated for a day earlier on March 18, 2026 (today). Read More
Kanye West moves to overturn Malibu mansion verdict
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Kanye West, the famous rapper, refuses to accept a recent court loss over his gutted Malibu mansion, filing to overturn a jury’s decision that ordered him to pay a former contractor USD 140,000. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Early Numbers Hint At Higher Fitment Factor, Bigger Pay Revision
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Recent Dearness Allowance (DA) figures have given central government employees their first clear indication of what the fitment factor under the proposed 8th Pay Commission Read More
From 20% TDS To Rs 5,000 Fine: What Happens If You Miss Tax Deadlines
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As of January 1, 2026, failure to link PAN with Aadhaar renders the PAN inoperative, preventing taxpayers from filing Income Tax Returns (ITR), processing pending returns, o Read More
EPFO 3.0 Is Here: How You Can Access PF Services Online In Minutes
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The government has shared fresh updates in Lok Sabha on EPFO 3.0, focusing on how technology is making provident fund services faster and easier for users. Read More
Stock Markets End Higher, Sensex Rises Over 600 Points, Nifty Tests 23,800
The Indian benchmark indices ended higher on Wednesday as the Sensex ended over 600 points higher at 76,704 and the Nifty settled more than 196 points at 23,777. Read More
Crypto’s Real Power Play Isn’t Bitcoin, It’s Stablecoins Driving Liquidity
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For much of its early history, the crypto market had a peculiar problem. Traders could buy Bitcoin or Ether. Read More
Flight rerouting drives corporate travel costs up to 2x for Indian companies
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are reshaping corporate travel strategies for Indian businesses, with a growing focus on route safety and operational certainty over traditional cost-saving measures. Read More
StarDream Cruises introduces Bhajan Jamming experience aboard genting dream sailings
StarDream Cruises has announced the introduction of a Bhajan Jamming experience onboard Genting Dream, bringing a participatory devotional music format to cruise travel. Read More
Polar Latitudes adds ‘Discoverer’ to fleet, expands Antarctic expedition Programme
Polar Latitudes Expeditions has announced the addition of a new expedition vessel, Discoverer, to its fleet, marking a strategic expansion of its Antarctic cruise programme. Read More
Wintry spell returns as snow & rain cool Kashmir
Most higher reaches of Kashmir received moderate to heavy snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rains, disrupting vehicular movement in some stretches. Read More
Gulmarg hotels withdraw HC pleas after J&K govt dispels eviction fears on lease expiry
Representative image
SRINAGAR: J&K high court has allowed the withdrawal of petitions by hotels facing eviction from Gulmarg properties on the expiry of their lease after the UT govt assured the court that it is open to a fair and v Read More
Bus Body Code issue: Rahul flags cost burden; Gadkari stresses safety
NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari had surprise visitors at his chamber in the Lok Sabha. Read More
Tharoor-Led Parliamentary Panel Questions Centre On Iran War, Asks For Clarity On India Impact
MEA officials briefed MPs on the West Asia conflict, including maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz where at least 22 ships are reportedly stuck in a queue awaiting passage
Go to Source
Read More
Sony removes 135,000 ‘deepfakes’ of its artists’ music
The company says the proliferation of AI has enabled people to upload fake songs to streaming sites. Read More
Dune releases new trailer as it gears up for box office battle with Avengers
The final part of the sci-fi trilogy is set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Read More
Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey
The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets. Read More
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Movie Review and Release Live Updates
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is set for the massive theatrical release on March 19, 2026, with paid previews slated for a day earlier on March 18, 2026 (today). Read More
Kanye West moves to overturn Malibu mansion verdict
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Kanye West, the famous rapper, refuses to accept a recent court loss over his gutted Malibu mansion, filing to overturn a jury’s decision that ordered him to pay a former contractor USD 140,000. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Early Numbers Hint At Higher Fitment Factor, Bigger Pay Revision
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Recent Dearness Allowance (DA) figures have given central government employees their first clear indication of what the fitment factor under the proposed 8th Pay Commission Read More
From 20% TDS To Rs 5,000 Fine: What Happens If You Miss Tax Deadlines
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
As of January 1, 2026, failure to link PAN with Aadhaar renders the PAN inoperative, preventing taxpayers from filing Income Tax Returns (ITR), processing pending returns, o Read More
EPFO 3.0 Is Here: How You Can Access PF Services Online In Minutes
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The government has shared fresh updates in Lok Sabha on EPFO 3.0, focusing on how technology is making provident fund services faster and easier for users. Read More
Stock Markets End Higher, Sensex Rises Over 600 Points, Nifty Tests 23,800
The Indian benchmark indices ended higher on Wednesday as the Sensex ended over 600 points higher at 76,704 and the Nifty settled more than 196 points at 23,777. Read More
Crypto’s Real Power Play Isn’t Bitcoin, It’s Stablecoins Driving Liquidity
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
For much of its early history, the crypto market had a peculiar problem. Traders could buy Bitcoin or Ether. Read More
Flight rerouting drives corporate travel costs up to 2x for Indian companies
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are reshaping corporate travel strategies for Indian businesses, with a growing focus on route safety and operational certainty over traditional cost-saving measures. Read More
StarDream Cruises introduces Bhajan Jamming experience aboard genting dream sailings
StarDream Cruises has announced the introduction of a Bhajan Jamming experience onboard Genting Dream, bringing a participatory devotional music format to cruise travel. Read More
Polar Latitudes adds ‘Discoverer’ to fleet, expands Antarctic expedition Programme
Polar Latitudes Expeditions has announced the addition of a new expedition vessel, Discoverer, to its fleet, marking a strategic expansion of its Antarctic cruise programme. Read More
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US Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions To Boost Trade As Iran War Roils Global Markets
The US Treasury Department allowed companies to buy Venezuelan oil and engage in transactions that would normally be banned under American sanctions amid soaring oil prices. Read More
Fed holds rates steady amid uncertainty over US-Israel conflict with Iran
New economic projections released by the Fed indicate that officials are still forecasting just one rate cut for 2026, though the outlook remains contingent on evolving economic conditions, particularly the effects of the West Asia conflict, accordin Read More
India, Pakistan ties ‘remain a risk’ for nuclear conflict: US Intelligence
Washington, Mar 18 (PTI): India and Pakistan relations remain at risk for nuclear conflict, according to the Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community presented to the US Senate on Wednesday. Read More
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