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‘Chief ministership is for the high command to decide,’ says Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara
G Parameshwara (ANI image)
BENGALURU: Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said that any decision on the state’s Chief Ministership rests solely with the Congress high command, even as speculation and internal pa Read More
Pakistani drone drops IEDs, ammunition in Poonch; Indian Army recovers bag
Indian security forces recovered a bag dropped by a Pakistani drone in Poonch, containing IEDs, ammunition, and narcotics. Read More
Congress slams Mohan Bhagwat over remarks on ‘Hindu Rashtra’, says his statement lacks action
NEW DELHI: Congress leaders Rashid Alvi and V Hanumantha Rao on Thursday launched a sharp attack on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his recent remarks, accusing him and the BJP of pushing divisive agendas, imposing Hindi, and attempting to undermine Read More
Accused In 2012 Pune Blasts Case Shot Dead In Broad Daylight In Maharashtra’s Shrirampur
Bunty Jahagirdar was shot dead while he was in Shrirampur to attend a funeral. Read More
Kidneys For Cash: Maharashtra Uncovers Pan-India Organ Racket Preying On Farmers, Doctors Under Lens
An investigation triggered by a single complaint from rural Maharashtra has blown the lid off what authorities describe as a vast illegal kidney transplant network operating across multiple Indian states and even beyond the country’s borders. Read More
Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants
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A retired police detective, a crime novelist and a psychologist will be among the players sitting at the round table on the new series of The Traitors, which ki Read More
The Archers cast recreate first episode for 75th anniversary
7 hours ago
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Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
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BBC
The cast of The Archers have re-enacted the opening scene from the first ever episode to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the BBC Radio 4 drama. Read More
Ikkis: Movie Review and Release Live Updates
Being in the Army was my first dream: Jaideep Ahlawat
Actor Jaideep Ahlawat, who will be seen next in a biopic on war hero Arun Khetarpal in “Ikkis”, on Thursday said he feels “jealous” when he sees someone in the Army uniform as that was his dr Read More
Avatar 3 box office Day 13: Sci-fi epic goes beyond Rs 150 cr
In India, James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is cruising steadily at the box office with collecting THIS amount so far. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ crosses Rs 1,110 crore mark at box office
‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh, ended 2025 on a strong note, maintaining its dominant hold at the Indian box office. Read More
IGL Cuts PNG Prices From January 1: What Cheaper Piped Gas Means For Delhi-NCR Homes
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Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL), the country’s largest city gas retailer, has ushered in the New Year with some relief for households in Delhi and the National Capital Regi Read More
New Year LPG Shock: Commercial Cylinder Prices Jump By Rs 111, Households Spared
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India has rung in 2026 with a sharp rise in fuel costs for businesses, as prices of 19‑kg commercial LPG cylinders were increased across major cities from January 1. Read More
New Renault Duster India Launch: Panoramic Sunroof, Feature Upgrades Expected
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Renault is all set to unveil the all new Duster in India and it will get India specific changes. Read More
Cryptocurrency Price Today (January 1): Bitcoin Beings 2026 On A Mellow Note, Dips Below $88,000
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Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s oldest and most valued crypto, dipped below the $88,000 mark early Thursday. Read More
New Year, New Highs? Dalal Street Opens 2026 With Sensex Over 85,300, Nifty In Green
Dalal Street welcomed 2026 with a cheerful start on Thursday morning. Read More
Pithoragarh opens its first dedicated Astro-Tourism observatory
In a major step towards strengthening science-driven and sustainable tourism, the District Tourism Department, Pithoragarh, in partnership with Starscapes Experiences Pvt. Ltd. Read More
Will weddings, travel drive India’s hotel sector to new heights in H2 FY26?
As domestic travelers seek luxury experiences and international tourists return, Rajasthan is set to reinforce its position as a preferred destination for culture, luxury, and leisure. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line charts expansive Caribbean and Mexico-focused winter deployment for 2027–28
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its 2027–28 northern hemisphere winter deployment, rolling out more than 320 new sailings across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and the Mexican Riviera, marking one of the cruise line’s most extensive sea Read More
Ministry of Tourism to set up city-level convention bureaus to scale global MICE business
In a significant policy push to strengthen India’s position in the global Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) landscape, the Union Ministry of Tourism has announced plans to establish independent, city-level convention prom Read More
‘Chief ministership is for the high command to decide,’ says Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara
G Parameshwara (ANI image)
BENGALURU: Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said that any decision on the state’s Chief Ministership rests solely with the Congress high command, even as speculation and internal pa Read More
Pakistani drone drops IEDs, ammunition in Poonch; Indian Army recovers bag
Indian security forces recovered a bag dropped by a Pakistani drone in Poonch, containing IEDs, ammunition, and narcotics. Read More
Congress slams Mohan Bhagwat over remarks on ‘Hindu Rashtra’, says his statement lacks action
NEW DELHI: Congress leaders Rashid Alvi and V Hanumantha Rao on Thursday launched a sharp attack on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his recent remarks, accusing him and the BJP of pushing divisive agendas, imposing Hindi, and attempting to undermine Read More
Accused In 2012 Pune Blasts Case Shot Dead In Broad Daylight In Maharashtra’s Shrirampur
Bunty Jahagirdar was shot dead while he was in Shrirampur to attend a funeral. Read More
Kidneys For Cash: Maharashtra Uncovers Pan-India Organ Racket Preying On Farmers, Doctors Under Lens
An investigation triggered by a single complaint from rural Maharashtra has blown the lid off what authorities describe as a vast illegal kidney transplant network operating across multiple Indian states and even beyond the country’s borders. Read More
Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants
6 hours ago
ShareSave
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
ShareSave
BBC
A retired police detective, a crime novelist and a psychologist will be among the players sitting at the round table on the new series of The Traitors, which ki Read More
The Archers cast recreate first episode for 75th anniversary
7 hours ago
ShareSave
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
ShareSave
BBC
The cast of The Archers have re-enacted the opening scene from the first ever episode to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the BBC Radio 4 drama. Read More
Ikkis: Movie Review and Release Live Updates
Being in the Army was my first dream: Jaideep Ahlawat
Actor Jaideep Ahlawat, who will be seen next in a biopic on war hero Arun Khetarpal in “Ikkis”, on Thursday said he feels “jealous” when he sees someone in the Army uniform as that was his dr Read More
Avatar 3 box office Day 13: Sci-fi epic goes beyond Rs 150 cr
In India, James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is cruising steadily at the box office with collecting THIS amount so far. Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ crosses Rs 1,110 crore mark at box office
‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh, ended 2025 on a strong note, maintaining its dominant hold at the Indian box office. Read More
IGL Cuts PNG Prices From January 1: What Cheaper Piped Gas Means For Delhi-NCR Homes
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL), the country’s largest city gas retailer, has ushered in the New Year with some relief for households in Delhi and the National Capital Regi Read More
New Year LPG Shock: Commercial Cylinder Prices Jump By Rs 111, Households Spared
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India has rung in 2026 with a sharp rise in fuel costs for businesses, as prices of 19‑kg commercial LPG cylinders were increased across major cities from January 1. Read More
New Renault Duster India Launch: Panoramic Sunroof, Feature Upgrades Expected
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Renault is all set to unveil the all new Duster in India and it will get India specific changes. Read More
Cryptocurrency Price Today (January 1): Bitcoin Beings 2026 On A Mellow Note, Dips Below $88,000
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s oldest and most valued crypto, dipped below the $88,000 mark early Thursday. Read More
New Year, New Highs? Dalal Street Opens 2026 With Sensex Over 85,300, Nifty In Green
Dalal Street welcomed 2026 with a cheerful start on Thursday morning. Read More
Pithoragarh opens its first dedicated Astro-Tourism observatory
In a major step towards strengthening science-driven and sustainable tourism, the District Tourism Department, Pithoragarh, in partnership with Starscapes Experiences Pvt. Ltd. Read More
Will weddings, travel drive India’s hotel sector to new heights in H2 FY26?
As domestic travelers seek luxury experiences and international tourists return, Rajasthan is set to reinforce its position as a preferred destination for culture, luxury, and leisure. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line charts expansive Caribbean and Mexico-focused winter deployment for 2027–28
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its 2027–28 northern hemisphere winter deployment, rolling out more than 320 new sailings across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and the Mexican Riviera, marking one of the cruise line’s most extensive sea Read More
Ministry of Tourism to set up city-level convention bureaus to scale global MICE business
In a significant policy push to strengthen India’s position in the global Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) landscape, the Union Ministry of Tourism has announced plans to establish independent, city-level convention prom Read More
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Protesters march in downtown Tehran (AP image)
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