NEW DELHI: Average rainfall in India during the second half of monsoon season (Aug-Sept) is most likely to be ‘below normal’, IMD said Friday, flagging the continuing risk of El Niño, which is associated with a weak monsoon. Read More

Nearly 16.4% of the electorate in Haryana and 10.8% in Andhra Pradesh were excluded in draft voter rolls published for the two states Friday as part of phase 3 of special intensive revision (SIR). Read More

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi said on Friday he will forgive young protesters accused of abusing him and his late mother, saying they are misguided children and it is “our job to show them the right way”. Read More

NEW DELHI: Bringing the six-year-long trial in the murder of Intelligence Bureau staffer Ankit Sharma to a close, a Delhi court on Friday sentenced former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment, holding that Read More

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, without a debate and Rajya Sabha couldn’t transact any business Friday, amid sloganeering by opposition members over paper leaks, police crackdo Read More

Pic: AP Authorities released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style. Read More

Arsenal legend Tony Adams sells his £4 million, five-acre Cotswolds mansion to Liam Gallagher after 23 years to support wife’s return to university Arsenal legend Tony Adams has sold his luxurious £4 million Cotswolds mansion t Read More

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ was off to a record-breaking start in India and around the globe. Read More

Bollywood’s iconic bromance was back in the spotlight as Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt melted hearts online with their emotional reunion. Read More

Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay says he’d cast father with Jason Statham if given the chance, reveals cinema wasn’t his first dream: ‘I wanted to become a pilot’ Jason Sanjay, son of actor-turned-politician Vi Read More

India’s automotive industry is no longer just about building vehicles but about enabling aspirations, innovation and economic progress, ABP Network CEO Sumanta Dutta said while delivering the keynote address at the ABP Live Auto Awards 2026 on Read More

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Gold and silver prices decreased Friday amid subdued spot demand. MCX gold futures fell 0.56% to ₹1,44,022. International gold futures slipped 0.69% to $4,075. Read More

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom IPO allotment distributes shares among eligible applicants post-issue. Oversubscribed retail issues allot minimum lots through a draw. Read More

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher Friday. Positive global cues and easing crude prices boosted investor confidence. Read More

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Financial services, software, energy dominated India’s corporate tax collections. Read More

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

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, 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

Magnicity has unveiled the newly renovated Euromast in Rotterdam, introducing a refreshed visitor experience that combines immersive attractions, upgraded hospitality and panoramic views of the Dutch city. Read More

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled a series of new onboard enhancements for Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem, introducing upgraded wellness facilities, new adults-only spaces and additional guest amenities across both ships. Read More