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‘Not allowed to meet son’: Bhupesh Baghel denied Diwali visit by Centre; ex-CM calls it political vendetta
Bhupesh Baghel (PTI image)
NEW DELHI: Former Chhattisgarh chief minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Monday said he was denied permission by the Centre to meet his son, Chaitanya Baghel, who is currently in jail. Read More
Chinese Firecrackers Worth Rs 4.82 Crore Seized At Maharashtra’s Nhava Sheva Port; One Arrested
The shipment had originated from China and was destined for the Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Ankleshwar, Gujarat. Read More
Dinner, songs, yoga & more: How PM Modi spent Diwali with Navy on INS Vikrant; watch MiG-29s in action
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked this year’s Diwali in the company of India’s naval personnel, celebrating the festival aboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar. Read More
‘The true sweetness of Diwali …’: Rahul Gandhi tries his hand at making ‘imarti’, ‘besan laddoo’ at iconic Delhi shop – watch
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday shared a video of him visiting a famous sweet shop in Delhi, where he was seen trying his hand at making ‘imarti’ (a crispy, orange Indian delicacy) and ‘besan laddoo Read More
Bihar polls: RJD names 143 candidates, Tejashwi to fight from Raghopur; deep cracks in MGB – check full list
NEW DELHI: Tejashwi Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Bihar assembly’s single-largest party and the main opposition force, marked Diwali on Monday by announcing its list of 143 candidates. Read More
Dhvani on Diwali parties – ‘None of us know how to play cards’
Diwali means different things to different people, but one thing that everyone agrees on is that it is the festival that brings families and friends closer. Read More
Swara Bhasker is ‘excited’ to celebrate Diwali with Fahad Ahmad for ‘first time’
Actress Swara Bhasker is brimming with festive spirit as she prepares to celebrate Diwali in Delhi with her husband Fahad Ahmad’s family for the first time. Read More
Ayushmann ADDRESSES his ‘Thamma’ MASSIER than ‘Lokah’ comment
Ayushmann Khurrana clarified his ‘massier’ comment about his upcoming film ‘Thamma’, explaining it referred to its wider reach in Hindi-speaking markets, unlike ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ which didn Read More
Ayushmann Khurrana says ‘Thamma’ is NOT based on vampires
In a recent statement, Ayushmann Khurrana set the record straight about his new film ‘Thamma’, revealing that it dives into the realm of ‘betaals’ from Indian folklore rather than the typical vampire narrative. Read More
Selena and Hailey avoid run-in at the gala amid their feud
Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber might breathe the same air and pose at the same spot, but they certainly avoided a run-in at the recent gala. Read More
Sensex Lights Up This Diwali: Five Major Stocks Hit All-Time Highs
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Indian equity markets witnessed a bullish session on Monday, with five major BSE Sensex stocks hitting new all-time highs. Read More
EXCLUSIVE | India’s Economy Strong, But 10x Trade Gap With China ‘Not A Good Sign’, Warns ASSOCHAM Chief Nirmal Minda
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India’s growth potential does not quite reflect the strengths of the economy and needs more focus on localisation, enhancement of ease of doing business and greater s Read More
Gold Bond Investors Alert: Premature Redemption Opens, Five-Year Returns Exceed 150%
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the premature redemption date for the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020–21 Series-VII, giving investors a chance to realise Read More
LILPEPE Price Prediction 2026: What the Next 1 Year Could be Like for Early Little Pepe Investors
Little Pepe (LILPEPE) sits at a defining point in its evolution. Who would’ve guessed? A silly meme idea morphs into one of the most rock-solid Layer 2 projects on the market. Read More
Indian Rupee Hits Month’s High On Strong Stock Market, Foreign Fund Inflows
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The rupee appreciated 14 paise to a month’s high of 87.88 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday on foreign fund inflows and lower crude oil prices. Read More
Raga Svara launches 14-day healthy ageing retreat as wellness tourism shifts toward extended stays
Raga Svara, a family-run boutique luxury retreat in Gujarat, has launched India’s first comprehensive 14-day Holistic Healthy Ageing Retreat, positioning itself at the intersection of authentic Ayurvedic science and evolving wellness tour Read More
Dineout founders raise $4.5 million for UK-India medical travel startup
Dineout founders Ankit Mehrotra and Sahil Jain have raised USD 4.5 million in Seed funding for their new venture, The Medical Travel Company — a UK and India-based startup designed to transform the fragmented medical tourism sector. Read More
StarCruises confirms Star Voyager’s Southeast Asia return from November 2025
StarCruises has confirmed that Star Voyager will return to Southeast Asia for the winter season, operating from 20 November 2025 until 5 February 2026. Read More
‘Not allowed to meet son’: Bhupesh Baghel denied Diwali visit by Centre; ex-CM calls it political vendetta
Bhupesh Baghel (PTI image)
NEW DELHI: Former Chhattisgarh chief minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Monday said he was denied permission by the Centre to meet his son, Chaitanya Baghel, who is currently in jail. Read More
Chinese Firecrackers Worth Rs 4.82 Crore Seized At Maharashtra’s Nhava Sheva Port; One Arrested
The shipment had originated from China and was destined for the Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Ankleshwar, Gujarat. Read More
Dinner, songs, yoga & more: How PM Modi spent Diwali with Navy on INS Vikrant; watch MiG-29s in action
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked this year’s Diwali in the company of India’s naval personnel, celebrating the festival aboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar. Read More
‘The true sweetness of Diwali …’: Rahul Gandhi tries his hand at making ‘imarti’, ‘besan laddoo’ at iconic Delhi shop – watch
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday shared a video of him visiting a famous sweet shop in Delhi, where he was seen trying his hand at making ‘imarti’ (a crispy, orange Indian delicacy) and ‘besan laddoo Read More
Bihar polls: RJD names 143 candidates, Tejashwi to fight from Raghopur; deep cracks in MGB – check full list
NEW DELHI: Tejashwi Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Bihar assembly’s single-largest party and the main opposition force, marked Diwali on Monday by announcing its list of 143 candidates. Read More
Dhvani on Diwali parties – ‘None of us know how to play cards’
Diwali means different things to different people, but one thing that everyone agrees on is that it is the festival that brings families and friends closer. Read More
Swara Bhasker is ‘excited’ to celebrate Diwali with Fahad Ahmad for ‘first time’
Actress Swara Bhasker is brimming with festive spirit as she prepares to celebrate Diwali in Delhi with her husband Fahad Ahmad’s family for the first time. Read More
Ayushmann ADDRESSES his ‘Thamma’ MASSIER than ‘Lokah’ comment
Ayushmann Khurrana clarified his ‘massier’ comment about his upcoming film ‘Thamma’, explaining it referred to its wider reach in Hindi-speaking markets, unlike ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ which didn Read More
Ayushmann Khurrana says ‘Thamma’ is NOT based on vampires
In a recent statement, Ayushmann Khurrana set the record straight about his new film ‘Thamma’, revealing that it dives into the realm of ‘betaals’ from Indian folklore rather than the typical vampire narrative. Read More
Selena and Hailey avoid run-in at the gala amid their feud
Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber might breathe the same air and pose at the same spot, but they certainly avoided a run-in at the recent gala. Read More
Sensex Lights Up This Diwali: Five Major Stocks Hit All-Time Highs
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian equity markets witnessed a bullish session on Monday, with five major BSE Sensex stocks hitting new all-time highs. Read More
EXCLUSIVE | India’s Economy Strong, But 10x Trade Gap With China ‘Not A Good Sign’, Warns ASSOCHAM Chief Nirmal Minda
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s growth potential does not quite reflect the strengths of the economy and needs more focus on localisation, enhancement of ease of doing business and greater s Read More
Gold Bond Investors Alert: Premature Redemption Opens, Five-Year Returns Exceed 150%
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the premature redemption date for the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020–21 Series-VII, giving investors a chance to realise Read More
LILPEPE Price Prediction 2026: What the Next 1 Year Could be Like for Early Little Pepe Investors
Little Pepe (LILPEPE) sits at a defining point in its evolution. Who would’ve guessed? A silly meme idea morphs into one of the most rock-solid Layer 2 projects on the market. Read More
Indian Rupee Hits Month’s High On Strong Stock Market, Foreign Fund Inflows
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The rupee appreciated 14 paise to a month’s high of 87.88 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday on foreign fund inflows and lower crude oil prices. Read More
Raga Svara launches 14-day healthy ageing retreat as wellness tourism shifts toward extended stays
Raga Svara, a family-run boutique luxury retreat in Gujarat, has launched India’s first comprehensive 14-day Holistic Healthy Ageing Retreat, positioning itself at the intersection of authentic Ayurvedic science and evolving wellness tour Read More
Dineout founders raise $4.5 million for UK-India medical travel startup
Dineout founders Ankit Mehrotra and Sahil Jain have raised USD 4.5 million in Seed funding for their new venture, The Medical Travel Company — a UK and India-based startup designed to transform the fragmented medical tourism sector. Read More
StarCruises confirms Star Voyager’s Southeast Asia return from November 2025
StarCruises has confirmed that Star Voyager will return to Southeast Asia for the winter season, operating from 20 November 2025 until 5 February 2026. Read More
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