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For caste census, mere self-declaration cannot be enough: SC
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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday recorded its agreement with a petitioner that mere self-declaration of caste identity by an individual during the proposed caste enumeration in 2027 could not help in accurate determinat Read More
Rottweiler attack leaves Bengaluru woman with over 80 stitches
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BENGALURU: What should have been an ordinary, even joyful, phase of life has been violently upended for 31-year-old Shalini Kumari Dubey, a Bengaluru professional and mother to a 17-month-old toddler. Read More
Parents to be blamed for allowing minors to drink & drive: SC
Pune’s Porsche crash claimed 2 lives
NEW DELHI: Noting that there have been frequent cases of drunk minors snuffing out innocent lives while driving cars, SC Monday said their parents are to be blamed for allowing them to drink and Read More
SC notice to govt as church body challenges anti-conversion laws
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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from Centre and states on a petition by National Council of Churches alleging freedom of religion laws enacted by states violate citizens’ fundamental rights by criminal Read More
Wangchuk tried to create Nepal and Bangladesh-like unrest: Govt tells SC
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NEW DELHI: Justifying detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under National Security Act, govt on Monday told Supreme Court that he was trying to create political and social unrest in Ladakh and wa Read More
BTS spotted at airport; tease ‘important shoot’ – WATCH
All seven members of BTS were spotted at the Incheon International Airport on Monday, sparking excitement among ARMY about their highly anticipated comeback. Read More
Honey on Farhan-Adhuna’s divorce, calls Shibani ‘a lovely girl’
Honey Irani has opened up about son Farhan Akhtar’s separation from his first wife Adhuna Bhabani, his relationship with Shibani Dandekar, and the philosophy that has guided her as a mother through her children’s most personal decisi Read More
Bad Bunny’s old job pic resurfaces post Grammy win
Bad Bunny made history at the 2026 Grammy Awards as he took home Album of the year, for his critically acclaimed ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’. Read More
Neena Gupta on Masaba’s bond with Vivian Richards
Veteran actor Neena Gupta has offered a rare glimpse into her personal life, opening up about the equation her daughter, designer Masaba Gupta, shares with her father and West Indies cricketing legend Vivian Richards. Read More
Kim and Lewis SPOTTED in Paris amid dating buzz- WATCH
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton may just be the hot new couple in town. Read More
8th Pay Commission Update: Waiting For Salary Hike? Budget 2026 Has This Surprise For Employees
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Central government employees and pensioners had hoped for a major update on salary revisions under the 8th Pay Commission in the Budget 2026-27, but the Budget did not inclu Read More
Budget 2026: Alcohol Gets Costlier-How Much Will Rs 1,000 Bottle Cost Now?
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The first question many Indians ask after every Union Budget is simple: what has become cheaper, and what has become more expensive? Read More
Gold Prices Continue To Fall After Budget 2026, Check 22K & 24K Rates Per Gram In Major Cities Across India
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24K & 22K Gold Price Today:Gold prices in India witnessed a sharp pullback on Tuesday, giving up a significant part of the record gains seen in the previous session. Read More
Silver Prices Continue To Fall After Budget 2026, Check 1 Gram And 1 Kg Rates In Major Cities Across India
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Silver Prices Today Feb 2 2026:Silver prices in India showed signs of stabilisation on February 2 after weeks of sharp swings, as global cues began playing a more decisive Read More
Dalal Street Unhappy With Budget 2026, Sensex Tests 80,650, Nifty Marginally Down
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Indian equity benchmarks are set to open the week under pressure after suffering their sharpest Budget Day decline in six years during Sunday’s special trading session Read More
Six Senses Fort Barwara launches first transformative Lunar Healing Retreat
Six Senses Fort Barwara has introduced its first-ever Lunar Healing Retreat, an immersive full-day wellness journey designed to align guests with the moon’s natural rhythms. Read More
Heavy snowfall halts trekking on five high-altitude routes in Nepal’s Mustang area
Trekkers in Nepal’s Mustang area have been advised not to use five popular high-altitude trekking routes that connect the district with neighbouring areas, citing heavy snowfall, officials said. Read More
Disney Cruise Line to debut fireworks show narrated by Shah Rukh Khan
Disney Cruise Line will introduce an all-new fireworks show, The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky, narrated by actor Shah Rukh Khan. Read More
StarDream Cruises showcases India’s spirit of togetherness through new brand films
StarDream Cruises has unveiled two new brand films that encapsulate its growing resonance with Indian travellers and its focus on meaningful, experience-led cruising. Read More
Aman at Sea opens reservations for Amangati’s inaugural 2027 Mediterranean Voyages
Aman at Sea has announced the inaugural itineraries for Amangati, the brand’s first ocean-going motor yacht, with reservations now open ahead of its Spring 2027 debut. Read More
For caste census, mere self-declaration cannot be enough: SC
File photo
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday recorded its agreement with a petitioner that mere self-declaration of caste identity by an individual during the proposed caste enumeration in 2027 could not help in accurate determinat Read More
Rottweiler attack leaves Bengaluru woman with over 80 stitches
Representative photo
BENGALURU: What should have been an ordinary, even joyful, phase of life has been violently upended for 31-year-old Shalini Kumari Dubey, a Bengaluru professional and mother to a 17-month-old toddler. Read More
Parents to be blamed for allowing minors to drink & drive: SC
Pune’s Porsche crash claimed 2 lives
NEW DELHI: Noting that there have been frequent cases of drunk minors snuffing out innocent lives while driving cars, SC Monday said their parents are to be blamed for allowing them to drink and Read More
SC notice to govt as church body challenges anti-conversion laws
File photo
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from Centre and states on a petition by National Council of Churches alleging freedom of religion laws enacted by states violate citizens’ fundamental rights by criminal Read More
Wangchuk tried to create Nepal and Bangladesh-like unrest: Govt tells SC
Sonam Wangchuk (File photo)
NEW DELHI: Justifying detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under National Security Act, govt on Monday told Supreme Court that he was trying to create political and social unrest in Ladakh and wa Read More
BTS spotted at airport; tease ‘important shoot’ – WATCH
All seven members of BTS were spotted at the Incheon International Airport on Monday, sparking excitement among ARMY about their highly anticipated comeback. Read More
Honey on Farhan-Adhuna’s divorce, calls Shibani ‘a lovely girl’
Honey Irani has opened up about son Farhan Akhtar’s separation from his first wife Adhuna Bhabani, his relationship with Shibani Dandekar, and the philosophy that has guided her as a mother through her children’s most personal decisi Read More
Bad Bunny’s old job pic resurfaces post Grammy win
Bad Bunny made history at the 2026 Grammy Awards as he took home Album of the year, for his critically acclaimed ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’. Read More
Neena Gupta on Masaba’s bond with Vivian Richards
Veteran actor Neena Gupta has offered a rare glimpse into her personal life, opening up about the equation her daughter, designer Masaba Gupta, shares with her father and West Indies cricketing legend Vivian Richards. Read More
Kim and Lewis SPOTTED in Paris amid dating buzz- WATCH
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton may just be the hot new couple in town. Read More
8th Pay Commission Update: Waiting For Salary Hike? Budget 2026 Has This Surprise For Employees
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Central government employees and pensioners had hoped for a major update on salary revisions under the 8th Pay Commission in the Budget 2026-27, but the Budget did not inclu Read More
Budget 2026: Alcohol Gets Costlier-How Much Will Rs 1,000 Bottle Cost Now?
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The first question many Indians ask after every Union Budget is simple: what has become cheaper, and what has become more expensive? Read More
Gold Prices Continue To Fall After Budget 2026, Check 22K & 24K Rates Per Gram In Major Cities Across India
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
24K & 22K Gold Price Today:Gold prices in India witnessed a sharp pullback on Tuesday, giving up a significant part of the record gains seen in the previous session. Read More
Silver Prices Continue To Fall After Budget 2026, Check 1 Gram And 1 Kg Rates In Major Cities Across India
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Silver Prices Today Feb 2 2026:Silver prices in India showed signs of stabilisation on February 2 after weeks of sharp swings, as global cues began playing a more decisive Read More
Dalal Street Unhappy With Budget 2026, Sensex Tests 80,650, Nifty Marginally Down
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian equity benchmarks are set to open the week under pressure after suffering their sharpest Budget Day decline in six years during Sunday’s special trading session Read More
Six Senses Fort Barwara launches first transformative Lunar Healing Retreat
Six Senses Fort Barwara has introduced its first-ever Lunar Healing Retreat, an immersive full-day wellness journey designed to align guests with the moon’s natural rhythms. Read More
Heavy snowfall halts trekking on five high-altitude routes in Nepal’s Mustang area
Trekkers in Nepal’s Mustang area have been advised not to use five popular high-altitude trekking routes that connect the district with neighbouring areas, citing heavy snowfall, officials said. Read More
Disney Cruise Line to debut fireworks show narrated by Shah Rukh Khan
Disney Cruise Line will introduce an all-new fireworks show, The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky, narrated by actor Shah Rukh Khan. Read More
StarDream Cruises showcases India’s spirit of togetherness through new brand films
StarDream Cruises has unveiled two new brand films that encapsulate its growing resonance with Indian travellers and its focus on meaningful, experience-led cruising. Read More
Aman at Sea opens reservations for Amangati’s inaugural 2027 Mediterranean Voyages
Aman at Sea has announced the inaugural itineraries for Amangati, the brand’s first ocean-going motor yacht, with reservations now open ahead of its Spring 2027 debut. Read More
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Billie Eilish roasted after ‘stolen land’ remarks at Grammys: ‘Return your $14 million LA mansion’
At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 1, 2026, singer Billie Eilish used her acceptance speech to make a political statement that went viral online. Read More
At 90, Dalai Lama gets Grammy for audiobook ‘Meditations’
Dalai Lama (File photo)
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama earned a Grammy in the best audiobook narration category on Sunday. He is 90.American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright received the award on his behalf. Read More
For caste census, mere self-declaration cannot be enough: SC
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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday recorded its agreement with a petitioner that mere self-declaration of caste identity by an individual during the proposed caste enumeration in 2027 could not help in accurate determinat Read More
Minneapolis school where ICE detained 5-year-old receives bomb threat
A Minneapolis school closed all classes on Monday after receiving a bomb threat, authorities said. The district said the closures were “out of an abundance of caution” after an emailed threat targeted several schools. Read More
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