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Govt questions Sixth Schedule limits, statehood fiscal burden at Ladakh talks
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JAMMU: A high-powered Union home ministry panel has questioned Ladakh’s top political groupings on whether inclusion under the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule would offer sufficient safeguards, signalling that New Delhi is Read More
Pir Panjal row roils J&K assembly as BJP MLA refuses apology
J&K assembly (ANI photo)
JAMMU: A bitter dispute over identity and regional recognition rocked J&K assembly for a second straight day after opposition leader Sunil Sharma of BJP dismissed the existence of the “Pir Panjal region” — t Read More
‘J&K reported 2 lakh dog bites cases in past 2 years’
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JAMMU: As many as 206,460 dog bite cases were reported in Jammu and Kashmir in the past two years, with Jammu division accounting for 126,844 cases and Kashmir valley 79,616 cases, informed state health and medi Read More
IED found in Rajouri; balloon with PIA marking seized in Udhampur
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JAMMU: Security forces recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in J&K’s Rajouri district Thursday, while a balloon with “PIA” (Pakistan International Airlines) markings was seized in Udhampur district. Read More
Passage of motion of thanks in LS without PM’s reply constitutes procedural irregularities: Cong MP
KC Venugopal (left), Om Birla (right)
New Delhi: In a letter to Speaker Om Birla, Congress MP KC Venugopal said the passage of the motion of thanks to the President’s joint address without a reply by PM Narendra Modi, and in his ab Read More
Namashi recalls father Mithun’s words before first audition
Namashi Chakraborty, son of veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty and yesteryear star Yogita Bali, has opened up about the defining moment that shaped his approach to the film industry — a lesson in discomfort delivered before his very fir Read More
Top 5 entertainment news of the day
If you’ve been too busy to scroll through the headlines, don’t worry, we’ve got your daily dose of glam, gossip, and gasp-worthy moments all wrapped up. Read More
Lucky Ali backs Arijit Singh’s decision to quit playback singing
Musician Lucky Ali has weighed in on Arijit Singh’s decision to retire from playback singing, saying that such a move comes from a deeply personal place. Read More
Rajpal Yadav surrenders at Tihar Jail after HC denies relief
Bollywood actor Rajpal Naurang Yadav on Thursday surrendered before the Tihar Jail authorities after the Delhi High Court refused to extend the deadline granted to him in connection with his conviction in multiple cheque dishonour cas Read More
Christie’s says Michelangelo foot sketch could fetch up to £1.5 million
Experts at Christie’s say it is a foot sketch of the Libyan Sibyl which was later painted on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Read More
Why Alcohol Is Getting Costlier- Here’s Why Prices Are Creeping Up
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If you’ve been feeling that everyday indulgences are quietly getting more expensive, you’re not imagining it. Read More
8th Pay Commission: What Is The Fitment Factor And Why It Matters Under The 8th Pay Commission
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Following the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission, central government employees and pensioners are closely tracking developments around the fitment factor, which will det Read More
Flights From Rs 1,499? Air India Opens Limited-Time Namaste World Sale Window
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Air India has announced a limited-time Namaste World Sale with reduced fares on domestic and international flights. Read More
Budget Shock For Smokers: Cigarettes Get Costlier, Here’s What A ₹10 Stick Costs Now
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With the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27, the Centre has introduced a major tax overhaul on cigarettes and tobacco products, triggering a sharp rise in prices Read More
Crypto Tax Season In India: Where Your Real HODL Is Paperwork, Not Coins
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In India’s tax season, crypto investors often discover an uncomfortable truth: the hardest part of being early is not volatility. It is paperwork. Read More
SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience
SA Forest Adventures has reported growing enthusiasm from Indian travellers for K3, the world’s longest zipline, located near Caledon, Western Cape. 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
Govt questions Sixth Schedule limits, statehood fiscal burden at Ladakh talks
File photo
JAMMU: A high-powered Union home ministry panel has questioned Ladakh’s top political groupings on whether inclusion under the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule would offer sufficient safeguards, signalling that New Delhi is Read More
Pir Panjal row roils J&K assembly as BJP MLA refuses apology
J&K assembly (ANI photo)
JAMMU: A bitter dispute over identity and regional recognition rocked J&K assembly for a second straight day after opposition leader Sunil Sharma of BJP dismissed the existence of the “Pir Panjal region” — t Read More
‘J&K reported 2 lakh dog bites cases in past 2 years’
Representative image
JAMMU: As many as 206,460 dog bite cases were reported in Jammu and Kashmir in the past two years, with Jammu division accounting for 126,844 cases and Kashmir valley 79,616 cases, informed state health and medi Read More
IED found in Rajouri; balloon with PIA marking seized in Udhampur
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JAMMU: Security forces recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in J&K’s Rajouri district Thursday, while a balloon with “PIA” (Pakistan International Airlines) markings was seized in Udhampur district. Read More
Passage of motion of thanks in LS without PM’s reply constitutes procedural irregularities: Cong MP
KC Venugopal (left), Om Birla (right)
New Delhi: In a letter to Speaker Om Birla, Congress MP KC Venugopal said the passage of the motion of thanks to the President’s joint address without a reply by PM Narendra Modi, and in his ab Read More
Namashi recalls father Mithun’s words before first audition
Namashi Chakraborty, son of veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty and yesteryear star Yogita Bali, has opened up about the defining moment that shaped his approach to the film industry — a lesson in discomfort delivered before his very fir Read More
Top 5 entertainment news of the day
If you’ve been too busy to scroll through the headlines, don’t worry, we’ve got your daily dose of glam, gossip, and gasp-worthy moments all wrapped up. Read More
Lucky Ali backs Arijit Singh’s decision to quit playback singing
Musician Lucky Ali has weighed in on Arijit Singh’s decision to retire from playback singing, saying that such a move comes from a deeply personal place. Read More
Rajpal Yadav surrenders at Tihar Jail after HC denies relief
Bollywood actor Rajpal Naurang Yadav on Thursday surrendered before the Tihar Jail authorities after the Delhi High Court refused to extend the deadline granted to him in connection with his conviction in multiple cheque dishonour cas Read More
Christie’s says Michelangelo foot sketch could fetch up to £1.5 million
Experts at Christie’s say it is a foot sketch of the Libyan Sibyl which was later painted on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Read More
Why Alcohol Is Getting Costlier- Here’s Why Prices Are Creeping Up
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
If you’ve been feeling that everyday indulgences are quietly getting more expensive, you’re not imagining it. Read More
8th Pay Commission: What Is The Fitment Factor And Why It Matters Under The 8th Pay Commission
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Following the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission, central government employees and pensioners are closely tracking developments around the fitment factor, which will det Read More
Flights From Rs 1,499? Air India Opens Limited-Time Namaste World Sale Window
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Air India has announced a limited-time Namaste World Sale with reduced fares on domestic and international flights. Read More
Budget Shock For Smokers: Cigarettes Get Costlier, Here’s What A ₹10 Stick Costs Now
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
With the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27, the Centre has introduced a major tax overhaul on cigarettes and tobacco products, triggering a sharp rise in prices Read More
Crypto Tax Season In India: Where Your Real HODL Is Paperwork, Not Coins
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
In India’s tax season, crypto investors often discover an uncomfortable truth: the hardest part of being early is not volatility. It is paperwork. Read More
SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience
SA Forest Adventures has reported growing enthusiasm from Indian travellers for K3, the world’s longest zipline, located near Caledon, Western Cape. 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
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Namashi recalls father Mithun’s words before first audition
Namashi Chakraborty, son of veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty and yesteryear star Yogita Bali, has opened up about the defining moment that shaped his approach to the film industry — a lesson in discomfort delivered before his very fir Read More
Cuba to roll out contingency plan to tackle fuel shortages as US blocks fuel supply
Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Thursday that his government would roll out a multisector contingency plan in the next week to confront fuel shortages as U.S. pressure grows to block the supply of oil to the Caribbean island nation. Read More
Saudi Arabia pours billions into Yemen to reassert control after pushing out UAE
Riyadh is deploying political influence and billions of dollars to stabilise southern Yemen, unify rival factions and pressure the Houthis, marking a more assertive regional role despite domestic budget strains
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Pir Panjal row roils J&K assembly as BJP MLA refuses apology
J&K assembly (ANI photo)
JAMMU: A bitter dispute over identity and regional recognition rocked J&K assembly for a second straight day after opposition leader Sunil Sharma of BJP dismissed the existence of the “Pir Panjal region” — t Read More
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