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‘Hope you sleep soundly tonight’: TMC-EC meeting turns tense; what transpired inside
TMC delegation who met the Election Commission
NEW DELHI: A meeting between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday morning lasted under 10 minutes and ended on a tense note, with EC sources alle Read More
J-K Governor Sacks Two Government Employees Over Links With Hizbul, LeT
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has terminated the services of two government employees as part of his “zero-tolerance to terror” policy. Read More
TMC vs EC showdown in Bengal: Poll body accuses Derek O’Brien of ‘shouting’; party calls it a ‘lie’
Left: Derek O’Brien; Right: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
NEW DELHI: A meeting between a delegation of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Election Commission (EC) turned tense on Wednesday, with both sides trading sharply conflicting a Read More
Bengal polls: CM Mamata Banerjee files nomination from Bhabanipur constituency, rakes up SIR issue
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday filed her nomination from Bhabanipur, staging a show of strength with a road march from her Kalighat residence to the Alipore Survey Building in Kolkata. Read More
‘Dhurandhar 2’ box office day 20: Film eyes Rs 1,650 cr worldwide
Released on March 19, 2026, Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ to date is keeping the cash registers ringing at the box office. Read More
How Ranveer–Dhar’s Dhurandhar rewrote Bollywood’s rulebook
In an industry long driven by opening weekend numbers, star power, and formulaic storytelling, the Dhurandhar franchise has arrived like a disruption no one quite saw coming. Read More
Shah Rukh Khan declines cameo in Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’
Shah Rukh Khan and Superstar Rajinikanth may not be teaming up on-screen after all. Read More
The Academy announces dates for 99th and 100th Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has set dates for its final two shows – the 99th and the 100th Academy Awards Ceremonies on ABC. Read More
Samay Raina takes digs at Sunil Pal, B Praak, Mukesh Khanna
Comedian Samay Raina has opened up about the controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent, taking sharp digs at critics including Sunil Pal, B Praak, and Mukesh Khanna, while defending his style of comedy in his latest special Still Alive. Read More
IndiGo Shares Hit 10% Upper Circuit As Crude Oil Prices Fall Sharply
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InterGlobe Aviation Ltd share price hit the 10 per cent Upper Circuit on April 08, 2026, following a sharp decline in global crude oil prices. Read More
India Pays Record Price For Crude Oil In April 2026: What’s Behind The Surge
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On Wednesday, Indian markets opened on a strong note, with the Nifty 50 surging over 3. Read More
Oracle Layoffs Explained: How A $300 Billion OpenAI Deal Led To Job Cuts In India
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Oracle’s recent wave of layoffs has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, with thousands of employees in India among those affected. Read More
Adani Moves US Court To Dismiss SEC Fraud Case, Challenges Jurisdiction
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Billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani have approached a US court seeking dismissal of a securities fraud lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commis Read More
Oil Prices Crash Up To 20% After US-Iran Ceasefire, Hormuz Reopens
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Global crude oil markets witnessed a sharp reversal on Wednesday, with prices plunging as much as 20 per cent after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line christens its newest vessel ‘Luna’, expands Caribbean sailings
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially christened Norwegian Luna, the latest addition to its fleet, marking a key milestone in the company’s expansion in the Caribbean cruise market. 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
‘Hope you sleep soundly tonight’: TMC-EC meeting turns tense; what transpired inside
TMC delegation who met the Election Commission
NEW DELHI: A meeting between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday morning lasted under 10 minutes and ended on a tense note, with EC sources alle Read More
J-K Governor Sacks Two Government Employees Over Links With Hizbul, LeT
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has terminated the services of two government employees as part of his “zero-tolerance to terror” policy. Read More
TMC vs EC showdown in Bengal: Poll body accuses Derek O’Brien of ‘shouting’; party calls it a ‘lie’
Left: Derek O’Brien; Right: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
NEW DELHI: A meeting between a delegation of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Election Commission (EC) turned tense on Wednesday, with both sides trading sharply conflicting a Read More
Bengal polls: CM Mamata Banerjee files nomination from Bhabanipur constituency, rakes up SIR issue
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday filed her nomination from Bhabanipur, staging a show of strength with a road march from her Kalighat residence to the Alipore Survey Building in Kolkata. Read More
‘Dhurandhar 2’ box office day 20: Film eyes Rs 1,650 cr worldwide
Released on March 19, 2026, Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ to date is keeping the cash registers ringing at the box office. Read More
How Ranveer–Dhar’s Dhurandhar rewrote Bollywood’s rulebook
In an industry long driven by opening weekend numbers, star power, and formulaic storytelling, the Dhurandhar franchise has arrived like a disruption no one quite saw coming. Read More
Shah Rukh Khan declines cameo in Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’
Shah Rukh Khan and Superstar Rajinikanth may not be teaming up on-screen after all. Read More
The Academy announces dates for 99th and 100th Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has set dates for its final two shows – the 99th and the 100th Academy Awards Ceremonies on ABC. Read More
Samay Raina takes digs at Sunil Pal, B Praak, Mukesh Khanna
Comedian Samay Raina has opened up about the controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent, taking sharp digs at critics including Sunil Pal, B Praak, and Mukesh Khanna, while defending his style of comedy in his latest special Still Alive. Read More
IndiGo Shares Hit 10% Upper Circuit As Crude Oil Prices Fall Sharply
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd share price hit the 10 per cent Upper Circuit on April 08, 2026, following a sharp decline in global crude oil prices. Read More
India Pays Record Price For Crude Oil In April 2026: What’s Behind The Surge
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
On Wednesday, Indian markets opened on a strong note, with the Nifty 50 surging over 3. Read More
Oracle Layoffs Explained: How A $300 Billion OpenAI Deal Led To Job Cuts In India
Show Quick Read
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Oracle’s recent wave of layoffs has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, with thousands of employees in India among those affected. Read More
Adani Moves US Court To Dismiss SEC Fraud Case, Challenges Jurisdiction
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani have approached a US court seeking dismissal of a securities fraud lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commis Read More
Oil Prices Crash Up To 20% After US-Iran Ceasefire, Hormuz Reopens
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Global crude oil markets witnessed a sharp reversal on Wednesday, with prices plunging as much as 20 per cent after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line christens its newest vessel ‘Luna’, expands Caribbean sailings
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially christened Norwegian Luna, the latest addition to its fleet, marking a key milestone in the company’s expansion in the Caribbean cruise market. 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
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UAE unveils Dh6-billion transport masterplan to cut Dubai–Sharjah–Ajman traffic chaos
New 68km highway, rapid bus system to transform Dubai–Sharjah travel / Image: file
For years, the Dubai – Sharjah – Ajman stretch has been one of the UAE’s most congested commuter corridors, affecting millions of daily tr Read More
Saudi Arabia’s life expectancy rises to nearly 80 years, up from 74 in 2016
Saudi Arabia’s life expectancy rises to nearly 80 years, up from 74 in 2016/Image: Getty Images
Saudi Arabia’s life expectancy has increased significantly over the past decade, reaching 79. Read More
Artemis II astronauts capture solar eclipse as they flew around far side of Moon; Mars spotted in frame
Astronauts on Nasa’s Artemis II mission have captured a rare image of the Moon eclipsing the Sun, with Mars and two other planets visible in the same frame. Read More
US or Iran? Who has the upper hand after the ceasefire deal?
A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has paused the West Asia war that shook global oil markets and raised fears of wider war. Read More
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