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Watch: Gujarat rains trigger waist-deep flooding, vehicles go under
Gujarat rains wreck havoc
NEW DELHI: Around 1,200 people have been rescued and hundreds more relocated as heavy rains battered south Gujarat, with Umbergaon taluka in Valsad district receiving over 1,100 mm of rainfall in just 16 hou Read More
‘Must be handled with empathy’: BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi breaks ranks, backs NEET protesters
File photo: Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi (picture credit: PTI)
NEW DELHI: Veteran BJP leader and former Union minister Murli Manohar Joshi on Thursday extended support to students protesting over the alleged NEET paper le Read More
Tanul Thakur On The Corporate Cruelty Driving The H-1B Visa Economy
Tanul Thakur’s ‘Wild Wild East’ Uncovers the Human Cost of the American Dream
Excerpts:Q: How did this book come about? A: I was an H1B worker in the US from 2011 to 2013. Read More
‘We are with you’: Rahul Gandhi says INDIA bloc stopped during march in support of protesting students
Rahul Gandhi leads INDIA bloc leaders to Gandhi Smriti amid heavy barricading
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said Opposition MPs took to the streets in solidarity with protesting students o Read More
‘Sonam, it’s done bro,’ Salman urges to STOP protests after PM Modi ensures stringent action
On Wednesday night, Salman Khan had spoken in the favour of the student protests against the NEET paper leak. Read More
Imran Khan slams ‘apolitical actors’ as he joins CJP led student protests
Actor Imran Khan joined a protest in Mumbai on Wednesday to stand in solidarity with students demonstrating over the alleged NEET paper leak and other examination-related irregularities. Read More
‘No mention of Sita with curly hair in Ramayan,’ Deepika on Sai Pallavi’s casting
With the trailer of Ramayana set to release on July 24, Deepika Chikhalia, who became a household name after portraying Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s legendary television series, has shared her thoughts on Sai Pallavi stepping into the ic Read More
Priyanka’s cousin Meerra slams girl for abusive language for PM Modi
Amid the ongoing protests against the NEET paper leak, while several celebrities have come out in the favour of CJP, now actor Meerra Chopraa, who is Priyanka Chopra’s cousin has voiced her displeasure after a CJP protester was Read More
Actress Jaime Winstone joins Strictly line-up
Ian Youngs, Steven McIntosh and Helen Bushby
Culture reporters
10 June 2026
Updated 6 minutes ago
Actress Jaime Winstone, known for roles in Made in Dagenham and EastEnders, has joined the line-up for Strictly Com Read More
Centre Defends E20 Fuel In Parliament, Says No Verified Evidence Of Widespread Engine Failure
The Centre has said that no decision has been taken to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond the current 20 per cent level, adding that any future move will be based on scientific studies and consultations with stakeholders. Read More
Pre-Open Buzz: Top Three Stocks That Attracted Heavy Buying
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Sensex opened lower, metals gained, others showed declines.
Tanla Platforms surged on robust Q1 FY27 financial performance. Read More
Quote Of The Day | Ratan Tata Explains How Your Mindset Shapes Your Future
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Ratan Tata’s quote emphasizes mindset’s immense power over challenges.
It states internal negativity, not external forces, destroys individuals. Read More
Stock Markets End Lower As Sensex Falls Over 380 Points, Nifty Tests 23,900
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Indian benchmarks Sensex, Nifty declined on Thursday.
Foreign investors sold equities; Middle East tensions rose. Read More
EXCLUSIVE | ‘1% TDS Is Hurting Liquidity’: WazirX Co-Founder Nischal Shetty Calls For Crypto Tax Reset
India’s crypto ecosystem continues to attract millions of users despite one of the world’s toughest tax regimes for Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs). Read More
Magnicity unveils reimagined Euromast to boost Rotterdam’s appeal for international travellers
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 upgrades Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem with new guest experiences
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
Antara Cruises to invest INR 500 crore to expand luxury river cruising in Assam
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Antara Cruises has announced plans to invest more than INR 500 crore over the next five years to strengthen the Brahmaputra as India’s premier luxury river cruise destination. Read More
The Wellness Co. launches luxury longevity retreat at Karma Lakelands
The Wellness Co. has launched The Wellness Co. Retreat at Karma Lakelands in Gurugram, introducing what it describes as India’s first luxury integrated longevity retreat. Read More
WedMeGood report finds Sri Lanka emerging as a preferred destination for Indian weddings
Destination weddings now account for one in four Indian weddings, with their share expected to increase to 30-32 per cent by 2028, according to WedMeGood’s Destination Wedding Report 2026. Read More
Watch: Gujarat rains trigger waist-deep flooding, vehicles go under
Gujarat rains wreck havoc
NEW DELHI: Around 1,200 people have been rescued and hundreds more relocated as heavy rains battered south Gujarat, with Umbergaon taluka in Valsad district receiving over 1,100 mm of rainfall in just 16 hou Read More
‘Must be handled with empathy’: BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi breaks ranks, backs NEET protesters
File photo: Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi (picture credit: PTI)
NEW DELHI: Veteran BJP leader and former Union minister Murli Manohar Joshi on Thursday extended support to students protesting over the alleged NEET paper le Read More
Tanul Thakur On The Corporate Cruelty Driving The H-1B Visa Economy
Tanul Thakur’s ‘Wild Wild East’ Uncovers the Human Cost of the American Dream
Excerpts:Q: How did this book come about? A: I was an H1B worker in the US from 2011 to 2013. Read More
‘We are with you’: Rahul Gandhi says INDIA bloc stopped during march in support of protesting students
Rahul Gandhi leads INDIA bloc leaders to Gandhi Smriti amid heavy barricading
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said Opposition MPs took to the streets in solidarity with protesting students o Read More
‘Sonam, it’s done bro,’ Salman urges to STOP protests after PM Modi ensures stringent action
On Wednesday night, Salman Khan had spoken in the favour of the student protests against the NEET paper leak. Read More
Imran Khan slams ‘apolitical actors’ as he joins CJP led student protests
Actor Imran Khan joined a protest in Mumbai on Wednesday to stand in solidarity with students demonstrating over the alleged NEET paper leak and other examination-related irregularities. Read More
‘No mention of Sita with curly hair in Ramayan,’ Deepika on Sai Pallavi’s casting
With the trailer of Ramayana set to release on July 24, Deepika Chikhalia, who became a household name after portraying Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s legendary television series, has shared her thoughts on Sai Pallavi stepping into the ic Read More
Priyanka’s cousin Meerra slams girl for abusive language for PM Modi
Amid the ongoing protests against the NEET paper leak, while several celebrities have come out in the favour of CJP, now actor Meerra Chopraa, who is Priyanka Chopra’s cousin has voiced her displeasure after a CJP protester was Read More
Actress Jaime Winstone joins Strictly line-up
Ian Youngs, Steven McIntosh and Helen Bushby
Culture reporters
10 June 2026
Updated 6 minutes ago
Actress Jaime Winstone, known for roles in Made in Dagenham and EastEnders, has joined the line-up for Strictly Com Read More
Centre Defends E20 Fuel In Parliament, Says No Verified Evidence Of Widespread Engine Failure
The Centre has said that no decision has been taken to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond the current 20 per cent level, adding that any future move will be based on scientific studies and consultations with stakeholders. Read More
Pre-Open Buzz: Top Three Stocks That Attracted Heavy Buying
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Sensex opened lower, metals gained, others showed declines.
Tanla Platforms surged on robust Q1 FY27 financial performance. Read More
Quote Of The Day | Ratan Tata Explains How Your Mindset Shapes Your Future
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Ratan Tata’s quote emphasizes mindset’s immense power over challenges.
It states internal negativity, not external forces, destroys individuals. Read More
Stock Markets End Lower As Sensex Falls Over 380 Points, Nifty Tests 23,900
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian benchmarks Sensex, Nifty declined on Thursday.
Foreign investors sold equities; Middle East tensions rose. Read More
EXCLUSIVE | ‘1% TDS Is Hurting Liquidity’: WazirX Co-Founder Nischal Shetty Calls For Crypto Tax Reset
India’s crypto ecosystem continues to attract millions of users despite one of the world’s toughest tax regimes for Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs). Read More
Magnicity unveils reimagined Euromast to boost Rotterdam’s appeal for international travellers
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 upgrades Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem with new guest experiences
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
Antara Cruises to invest INR 500 crore to expand luxury river cruising in Assam
–
Antara Cruises has announced plans to invest more than INR 500 crore over the next five years to strengthen the Brahmaputra as India’s premier luxury river cruise destination. Read More
The Wellness Co. launches luxury longevity retreat at Karma Lakelands
The Wellness Co. has launched The Wellness Co. Retreat at Karma Lakelands in Gurugram, introducing what it describes as India’s first luxury integrated longevity retreat. Read More
WedMeGood report finds Sri Lanka emerging as a preferred destination for Indian weddings
Destination weddings now account for one in four Indian weddings, with their share expected to increase to 30-32 per cent by 2028, according to WedMeGood’s Destination Wedding Report 2026. Read More
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UK PM Andy Burnham announces 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs across England
Andy Burnham
Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Thursday announced a fresh 20 per cent cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England from April, saying the move would give struggling businesses m Read More
Scientists drill 33 feet into a vanishing glacier to recover a 2,000-year old record of…
Scientists working on Alpine glacier (AI-generated image)
Scientists drilled 33 feet into ice and recovered a 2,000-year climate record, a frozen capsule that can reveal how the atmosphere breathed long before modern measurements. Read More
Burnham approves US use of UK bases for defensive strikes on Iran: Report
Andy Burnham approves US use of UK bases for strikes on Iran
Newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the use of British military bases by the US for what the UK calls defensive strikes against Iran, Bloomberg re Read More
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
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Michael Race and Ben King, Business reporters
23 July 2026, 14:55 BST
Updated 10 minutes ago
Oil prices hit $100 a barrel for the first time since May as the escalating conflict in the Middl Read More
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