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Evening news wrap: Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death by Bangladesh court; 45 Indian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia bus tragedy & more
Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka on Monday after being convicted of “crimes against humanity” linked to last year’s student-led protests that led to th Read More
Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025: ‘Water Mother’ Amla Ashok Ruia receives top honour for rural development
Amla Ashok Ruia honoured with ‘Excellence in Rural Development’ award
NEW DELHI: Amla Ashok Ruia, popularly known as the “Water Mother,” was honoured with “Excellence in Rural Development” award a Read More
Saudi bus crash: Death toll rises to 45; CM announces ex-gratia of Rs 5L – top developments
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45 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana were killed in a bus fire near Medinah in Saudi Arabia, with only one survivor, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said on Monday. Read More
Tejashwi Yadav Gets Lalu’s Backing In RJD Review Meet After Poll Drubbing, Family Feud: Sources
Tejashwi Yadav led an RJD review after Bihar Assembly election losses, while Lalu Prasad Yadav backed him amid Rohini’s public family feud and her allegations against brother. Read More
‘Committed To Best Interests Of…’: India Reacts To Sheikh Hasina’s Death Penalty Ruling In Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal found Hasina guilty on three charges: incitement, order to kill, and inaction to prevent the atrocities. Read More
Child-centric adult dramas and India’s failure to keep up
As global storytelling leans deeper into the emotional complexities of childhood, a striking contradiction emerges in India as children are everywhere on screen, but nowhere in focus. Read More
Deepika: ‘People offer a lot of money and think that’s enough’
In a candid interview, Bollywood icon Deepika Padukone shared her unwavering commitment to authenticity, declaring that financial gain will never overshadow her artistic integrity. Read More
Saanand alleges Gulshan Grover hit him during the shoot
Saanand Verma alleged that Gulshan Grover slapped him for real during the web series ‘First Copy’ shoot, calling it unprofessional. Read More
When Fatima felt, ‘I was doing something that was not right’
Fatima Sana Shaikh courageously detailed her difficult experience with bulimia, shedding light on a toxic relationship with food that persisted for a year. Read More
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere jailed in Singapore
A court in Singapore has sentenced an Australian man to nine days in prison for grabbing Hollywood star Ariana Grande at a movie premiere. Read More
Dalal Street Witnesses Gains, Sensex Ends Over 84,900, Nifty Tests 26,000
Dalal Street on Monday afternoon witnessed significant gains being registered in the markets as the Sensex closed above 84,913 or more than 350 points higher and the Nifty ended 102 points higher at 26,012.90. Read More
Global Oil Markets Stabilise On Strong Demand From India And China
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Global oil markets may be weighed down by fears of a growing surplus, but producers are finding some support from stepped-up buying by China and India, prompted in part by a Read More
Another Wave Of PSU Bank Mergers May Be Worth Exploring, Says SBI CS Setty
State Bank of India (SBI) has expressed support for another round of mergers among public sector banks as policymakers explore strategies to create larger lenders capable of financing India’s ambitious growth plans. Read More
India Inks Historic Deal To Source LPG From US, Targeting 10% Of Annual Imports
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday announced a significant breakthrough in India’s energy sourcing strategy, confirming that public sector oil companies have signed a one-year agreement to import liquefied pe Read More
Stock Markets Open Higher, Sensex Opens Above 84,600, Nifty Starts Trading Over 25,900
Indian markets opened higher on Monday as the Sensex started trading at 84,671.89 or more than 100 points higher and the Nifty opened above 25,900, inching-up 18 points. Read More
EBG Group launches India’s first smart-ageing wellness chain AGEON through strategic joint venture
EBG Group, a diversified multi-sector conglomerate, has announced a strategic joint venture with AGEON, marking the launch of India’s first integrated longevity and smart-ageing wellness brand. Read More
TIRUN and Air India partner to launch Fly-Cruise holidays for Indian travellers
TIRUN Travel Marketing, India’s leading cruise specialist for over three decades and the exclusive representative of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, has announced a strategic partnership with Air India to Read More
The LaLiT Resort & Spa Bekal unveils ‘Swasthya Retreat’ — A new chapter in holistic wellness
The LaLiT Resort & Spa Bekal, part of The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group, has unveiled Swasthya Retreat, a wellness-driven concept that blends traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern hospitality. Read More
PADI and ATOAI join forces to advance safe and sustainable dive tourism in India
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), the world’s leading diver training organisation, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) to strengthen India’s scuba diving Read More
Rannvijay Singha launches luxury adventure brand inspired by motorsport culture
A new chapter in India’s luxury and adventure travel space has begun with the launch of Madcap Luxe Travel Experiences, a first-of-its-kind experiential platform co-founded by Rannvijay Singha, Arvind Balan, and Rohit Jha. Read More
Evening news wrap: Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death by Bangladesh court; 45 Indian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia bus tragedy & more
Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka on Monday after being convicted of “crimes against humanity” linked to last year’s student-led protests that led to th Read More
Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025: ‘Water Mother’ Amla Ashok Ruia receives top honour for rural development
Amla Ashok Ruia honoured with ‘Excellence in Rural Development’ award
NEW DELHI: Amla Ashok Ruia, popularly known as the “Water Mother,” was honoured with “Excellence in Rural Development” award a Read More
Saudi bus crash: Death toll rises to 45; CM announces ex-gratia of Rs 5L – top developments
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45 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana were killed in a bus fire near Medinah in Saudi Arabia, with only one survivor, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said on Monday. Read More
Tejashwi Yadav Gets Lalu’s Backing In RJD Review Meet After Poll Drubbing, Family Feud: Sources
Tejashwi Yadav led an RJD review after Bihar Assembly election losses, while Lalu Prasad Yadav backed him amid Rohini’s public family feud and her allegations against brother. Read More
‘Committed To Best Interests Of…’: India Reacts To Sheikh Hasina’s Death Penalty Ruling In Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal found Hasina guilty on three charges: incitement, order to kill, and inaction to prevent the atrocities. Read More
Child-centric adult dramas and India’s failure to keep up
As global storytelling leans deeper into the emotional complexities of childhood, a striking contradiction emerges in India as children are everywhere on screen, but nowhere in focus. Read More
Deepika: ‘People offer a lot of money and think that’s enough’
In a candid interview, Bollywood icon Deepika Padukone shared her unwavering commitment to authenticity, declaring that financial gain will never overshadow her artistic integrity. Read More
Saanand alleges Gulshan Grover hit him during the shoot
Saanand Verma alleged that Gulshan Grover slapped him for real during the web series ‘First Copy’ shoot, calling it unprofessional. Read More
When Fatima felt, ‘I was doing something that was not right’
Fatima Sana Shaikh courageously detailed her difficult experience with bulimia, shedding light on a toxic relationship with food that persisted for a year. Read More
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere jailed in Singapore
A court in Singapore has sentenced an Australian man to nine days in prison for grabbing Hollywood star Ariana Grande at a movie premiere. Read More
Dalal Street Witnesses Gains, Sensex Ends Over 84,900, Nifty Tests 26,000
Dalal Street on Monday afternoon witnessed significant gains being registered in the markets as the Sensex closed above 84,913 or more than 350 points higher and the Nifty ended 102 points higher at 26,012.90. Read More
Global Oil Markets Stabilise On Strong Demand From India And China
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Global oil markets may be weighed down by fears of a growing surplus, but producers are finding some support from stepped-up buying by China and India, prompted in part by a Read More
Another Wave Of PSU Bank Mergers May Be Worth Exploring, Says SBI CS Setty
State Bank of India (SBI) has expressed support for another round of mergers among public sector banks as policymakers explore strategies to create larger lenders capable of financing India’s ambitious growth plans. Read More
India Inks Historic Deal To Source LPG From US, Targeting 10% Of Annual Imports
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday announced a significant breakthrough in India’s energy sourcing strategy, confirming that public sector oil companies have signed a one-year agreement to import liquefied pe Read More
Stock Markets Open Higher, Sensex Opens Above 84,600, Nifty Starts Trading Over 25,900
Indian markets opened higher on Monday as the Sensex started trading at 84,671.89 or more than 100 points higher and the Nifty opened above 25,900, inching-up 18 points. Read More
EBG Group launches India’s first smart-ageing wellness chain AGEON through strategic joint venture
EBG Group, a diversified multi-sector conglomerate, has announced a strategic joint venture with AGEON, marking the launch of India’s first integrated longevity and smart-ageing wellness brand. Read More
TIRUN and Air India partner to launch Fly-Cruise holidays for Indian travellers
TIRUN Travel Marketing, India’s leading cruise specialist for over three decades and the exclusive representative of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, has announced a strategic partnership with Air India to Read More
The LaLiT Resort & Spa Bekal unveils ‘Swasthya Retreat’ — A new chapter in holistic wellness
The LaLiT Resort & Spa Bekal, part of The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group, has unveiled Swasthya Retreat, a wellness-driven concept that blends traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern hospitality. Read More
PADI and ATOAI join forces to advance safe and sustainable dive tourism in India
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), the world’s leading diver training organisation, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) to strengthen India’s scuba diving Read More
Rannvijay Singha launches luxury adventure brand inspired by motorsport culture
A new chapter in India’s luxury and adventure travel space has begun with the launch of Madcap Luxe Travel Experiences, a first-of-its-kind experiential platform co-founded by Rannvijay Singha, Arvind Balan, and Rohit Jha. Read More
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Americans never asked for it: Missouri senator calls for termination of OPT, says it’s ‘cheap labor pipeline’
Amid the ongoing H-1B row, Missouri senator Eric Schmitt called the Optional Practical Training program a cheap labor pipeline for big business and urged the administration to either scrap it or to reform it so that it does not contin Read More
Chile to Argentina: South America’s elections are good news for Trump
A sweeping rightward shift across South America — from Chile to Argentina, and potentially Peru and Colombia — is emerging as a strategic boost for President Trump as conservative forces gain ground and align more closely with Trump-style hardline po Read More
‘From Charge To Verdict In 130 Days’: Team Hasina Flags Crimes Tribunal’s Rapid Trial Timeline
Sources close to ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina point to the haste with which the trial has taken place, making it the “quickest criminal trial” in the country’s history
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Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025: ‘Water Mother’ Amla Ashok Ruia receives top honour for rural development
Amla Ashok Ruia honoured with ‘Excellence in Rural Development’ award
NEW DELHI: Amla Ashok Ruia, popularly known as the “Water Mother,” was honoured with “Excellence in Rural Development” award a Read More
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