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Madras HC orders Udhayanidhi Stalin’s release after arrest over ‘double standard’ remark
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NEW DELHI: Madras high court on Tuesday directed the Tamil Nadu Police to release DMK leader and former deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin after questioning him over his alleged “double meaning” remark Read More
Madras HC Grants Relief To Udhayanidhi, Orders Release After Questioning In ‘Trisha’ Remark Case
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Madras High Court ordered DMK leader’s release after questioning.
Police confirmed no arrest or remand was ever intended. Read More
Aamir Khan Threat Case: Forensic Report Links Viral Audio to Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Operative
A major development has emerged in the alleged threat case involving Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, with Punjab Police’s forensic investigation reportedly finding a voice match between the viral threatening audio clip and Lawrence Bishnoi gang op Read More
Tamil Nadu Row: Udhayanidhi Stalin Detained, DMK Protests Erupt Across State
Political tensions have escalated in Tamil Nadu after Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained following controversy over his remarks involving actress Trisha, who is known to be close to Chief Minister Vijay. Read More
Delhi News: Kejriwal Marches Towards PM Residence Over E20 Petrol Issue, Stopped
A political confrontation unfolded in Delhi as Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal led a march towards the Prime Minister’s residence over the E20 petrol issue. Read More
Ariana Grande says decision to step back ‘was not reactive or impulsive’
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Emma Saunders
Culture reporter
2 hours ago
Ariana Grande has spoken for the first time since her publicist announced over the weekend that the singer would be “taking a step back from visibility& Read More
Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
3 August 2026
Updated 3 hours ago
Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 after a short illness, his family said. Read More
Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but ‘scrutiny’ will linger
Katia Temkin
Ian Youngs
Culture reporter
9 hours ago
Three years ago, Ariana Grande made a plea for people not to comment about her body. Read More
Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66
Corbis via Getty Images
Emma Saunders
Culture reporter
3 August 2026
Updated 20 minutes ago
Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has died aged 66 after a short illness, his family has announced. Read More
Funeral to be held for Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard
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Fiona Murray
BBC News NI
3 hours ago
The funeral is due to be held later for Oscar-winning Irish singer and songwriter Glen Hansard who died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin last week. Read More
Gold Silver Rate Today (Aug 4): Metals Soar, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More
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Gold and silver prices advanced, awaiting US labor data.
Geopolitical tensions and robust industrial demand supported prices. Read More
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Who Can Get Rs 2,500 A Month? Check Eligibility, Documents And How To Apply
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Delhi’s Lakshmi Yojana offers Rs 2,500 monthly to eligible women.
Eligibility requires age 21-60, Delhi residency, low income. Read More
HDFC Mid Cap Fund Vs Nippon India Growth: 5 Things Investors Should Compare Before Investing
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Mid-cap funds offer growth from medium-sized companies; suit long-term investors.
HDFC, Nippon India mid-cap funds show varied returns over time. Read More
Centre Raises Windfall Tax On Fuel Exports: Here’s The Latest Petrol, Diesel And CNG Rates Across India
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Centre raises windfall taxes on petrol, diesel, and ATF exports.
New duties: Petrol Rs 3.5, Diesel Rs 25.5, ATF Rs 22. Read More
Hyundai Bayon SUV Confirmed: New Victoris-Rivalling CNG SUV To Boost Market Share
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Hyundai Bayon SUV positioned between Creta and Venue models.
Petrol, CNG powertrains expected, rivalling Maruti Suzuki Vitara. Read More
40,000 registrations in 2 hours as advance safari booking opens in Ranthambore
Around 400 km, but worth driving; this place offers beautiful landscapes and historic ruins inside the park. Its one of the best places in India to spot tigers in the wild. Read More
UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attraction
Image credit – istock
Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, after NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) enabled UPI acceptance on the attraction’s Read More
Amex GBT launches AI-powered business travel booking through Claude integration
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has introduced the Egencia AI connector in Anthropic’s Claude, enabling business travellers and enterprise AI agents to search, book and manage policy-compliant air and hotel bookings di Read More
Amrit Bhawan launches week-long wellness programme in Haridwar
Amrit Bhawan, a heritage riverside retreat in Haridwar, has announced A Week of Wellness by the Ganga, a curated wellness programme scheduled from 25 July to 1 August 2026. Read More
Madras HC orders Udhayanidhi Stalin’s release after arrest over ‘double standard’ remark
ANI photo
NEW DELHI: Madras high court on Tuesday directed the Tamil Nadu Police to release DMK leader and former deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin after questioning him over his alleged “double meaning” remark Read More
Madras HC Grants Relief To Udhayanidhi, Orders Release After Questioning In ‘Trisha’ Remark Case
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Madras High Court ordered DMK leader’s release after questioning.
Police confirmed no arrest or remand was ever intended. Read More
Aamir Khan Threat Case: Forensic Report Links Viral Audio to Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Operative
A major development has emerged in the alleged threat case involving Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, with Punjab Police’s forensic investigation reportedly finding a voice match between the viral threatening audio clip and Lawrence Bishnoi gang op Read More
Tamil Nadu Row: Udhayanidhi Stalin Detained, DMK Protests Erupt Across State
Political tensions have escalated in Tamil Nadu after Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained following controversy over his remarks involving actress Trisha, who is known to be close to Chief Minister Vijay. Read More
Delhi News: Kejriwal Marches Towards PM Residence Over E20 Petrol Issue, Stopped
A political confrontation unfolded in Delhi as Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal led a march towards the Prime Minister’s residence over the E20 petrol issue. Read More
Ariana Grande says decision to step back ‘was not reactive or impulsive’
Getty Images
Emma Saunders
Culture reporter
2 hours ago
Ariana Grande has spoken for the first time since her publicist announced over the weekend that the singer would be “taking a step back from visibility& Read More
Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
3 August 2026
Updated 3 hours ago
Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 after a short illness, his family said. Read More
Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but ‘scrutiny’ will linger
Katia Temkin
Ian Youngs
Culture reporter
9 hours ago
Three years ago, Ariana Grande made a plea for people not to comment about her body. Read More
Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66
Corbis via Getty Images
Emma Saunders
Culture reporter
3 August 2026
Updated 20 minutes ago
Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has died aged 66 after a short illness, his family has announced. Read More
Funeral to be held for Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard
Getty Images
Fiona Murray
BBC News NI
3 hours ago
The funeral is due to be held later for Oscar-winning Irish singer and songwriter Glen Hansard who died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin last week. Read More
Gold Silver Rate Today (Aug 4): Metals Soar, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Gold and silver prices advanced, awaiting US labor data.
Geopolitical tensions and robust industrial demand supported prices. Read More
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Who Can Get Rs 2,500 A Month? Check Eligibility, Documents And How To Apply
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Delhi’s Lakshmi Yojana offers Rs 2,500 monthly to eligible women.
Eligibility requires age 21-60, Delhi residency, low income. Read More
HDFC Mid Cap Fund Vs Nippon India Growth: 5 Things Investors Should Compare Before Investing
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Mid-cap funds offer growth from medium-sized companies; suit long-term investors.
HDFC, Nippon India mid-cap funds show varied returns over time. Read More
Centre Raises Windfall Tax On Fuel Exports: Here’s The Latest Petrol, Diesel And CNG Rates Across India
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Centre raises windfall taxes on petrol, diesel, and ATF exports.
New duties: Petrol Rs 3.5, Diesel Rs 25.5, ATF Rs 22. Read More
Hyundai Bayon SUV Confirmed: New Victoris-Rivalling CNG SUV To Boost Market Share
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Hyundai Bayon SUV positioned between Creta and Venue models.
Petrol, CNG powertrains expected, rivalling Maruti Suzuki Vitara. Read More
40,000 registrations in 2 hours as advance safari booking opens in Ranthambore
Around 400 km, but worth driving; this place offers beautiful landscapes and historic ruins inside the park. Its one of the best places in India to spot tigers in the wild. Read More
UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attraction
Image credit – istock
Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, after NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) enabled UPI acceptance on the attraction’s Read More
Amex GBT launches AI-powered business travel booking through Claude integration
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has introduced the Egencia AI connector in Anthropic’s Claude, enabling business travellers and enterprise AI agents to search, book and manage policy-compliant air and hotel bookings di Read More
Amrit Bhawan launches week-long wellness programme in Haridwar
Amrit Bhawan, a heritage riverside retreat in Haridwar, has announced A Week of Wellness by the Ganga, a curated wellness programme scheduled from 25 July to 1 August 2026. Read More
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Scientists in Iceland are turning carbon dioxide into stone by injecting it into volcanic rock, and it could redefine the fight against climate change
Edda Sif Pind Aradottir, a chemical and reservoir engineer and CEO of Carbfix, holds a sample of basalt rock at the Carbfix site in Iceland. Read More
Madras HC orders Udhayanidhi Stalin’s release after arrest over ‘double standard’ remark
ANI photo
NEW DELHI: Madras high court on Tuesday directed the Tamil Nadu Police to release DMK leader and former deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin after questioning him over his alleged “double meaning” remark Read More
Former Umpire Makes Big Remark On Virat Kohli’s Aggression, Recalls Gambhir Clash
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Former umpire Anil Chaudhary defends Virat Kohli’s on-field aggression.
Kohli’s competitive nature makes cricket more entertaining, he states. Read More
Pappu Yadav’s Son Sarthak Ranjan Is Leading This DPL Team
Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 is in full swing, with Sarthak Ranjan, son of Purnia MP Pappu Yadav, among the notable names in action. Read More
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