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‘How Can Rights Of 150 Million Telegram Users Be Curtailed For NEET Retest?’: Delhi HC
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a plea by Telegram against the Centre’s move to temporarily restrict access to the massaging app ahead of June 21 NEET-UG re-examination. Read More
Shiv Sena Split Row: Rijiju Responds To Raut, Says ‘Every MP Decides Their Own Future’
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed explaining Parliament’s function to Raut.
Rijiju stated MPs decide their own future, parties have methods. Read More
TMC implosion, NCP split and Congress question: Why ‘ghar wapsi’ may not be the answer
Has the time come for Congress’s breakaway parties to return to the fold?
NEW DELHI: Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress is not merging with the Congress. That’s final for now. Read More
NEET paper leak: Lessons from India’s biggest exam scandal
Lesson from India’s exam scandal (PTI)
The NEET-UG paper leak, which has sparked protests, court battles and a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has brought the examination system under unprecedented scrutiny. Read More
Ayodhya Donation Probe Intensifies: SIT Questions Key Figures as Counting Room Video Fuels Row
The controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in donation handling at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has deepened as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) continued its inquiry for the fourth consecutive day. Read More
Quote of the day by Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra was a legendary icon in the music and entertainment industry.
People often have a tendency to leave their fate up to simple luck, sometimes even when they have the chance to control it themselves. Read More
Raghavendra Rao faces trolls after ‘Venky Anil 5’ launch
The grand pooja ceremony for the upcoming multistarrer ‘Venky Anil 5’ was held in Hyderabad with much fanfare. Read More
When Deepika Padukone made an unfiltered ‘Cocktail’ confession
When Deepika Padukone made an unfiltered ‘Cocktail’ confession
Back in 2012, ‘Cocktail’ emerged as one of Bollywood’s defining romantic dramas, winning audiences over with its refreshing take on love, fr Read More
Imtiaz Ali wants to bring Radha-Krishna’s story to screen
Imtiaz Ali, known for romantic films, revealed he never intentionally writes love stories, adding that ‘Jab We Met’ was not written as one. Read More
Preity Zinta moves court over alleged AI misuse
Actress Preity Zinta has secured an important legal relief from the Bombay High Court in her battle against the alleged misuse of her identity through artificial intelligence-generated content. Read More
Quote Of The Day | Why Ratan Tata Believed Mindset Is The Key To Success
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Ratan Tata’s quote likens negative mindset to rust destroying iron.
Internal negativity and self-doubt hinder success more than external obstacles. Read More
EPFO Interest Rate Unchanged At 8.25%; Here’s When Members May Get The Credit
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Government ratified 8.25% EPF interest rate for 2025-26.
Finance Ministry approved EPFO’s fixed 8.25% interest rate. Read More
Oil Shock Ahead? Crisil Sees India’s Current Account Deficit Climbing To 2.2%
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India’s CAD projected to rise to 2.2% by FY27.
Elevated energy prices, $90-95, will impact trade balance.
Exports accelerated 18%, imports surged 20.6% in May. Read More
Rupee Erases Early Losses To Close Higher Amid US-Iran Breakthrough
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US-Iran peace agreement boosted global market sentiments positively.
Rupee gained 14 paise, settling at 94.36 against dollar. Read More
Food Prices, Growth And Inflation: The Hidden Risks Of A Longer El Niño
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Fitch predicts El Niño will persist until early 2027.
This threatens global food output and increased inflation. Read More
No Plus One Required: The Rise of the Indian Woman Who Travels Alone and Loves It
A profound shift in travel is sweeping how Indian women travel. Read More
Cordelia Cruises to launch IPO on June 23 to raise over Rs 585 cr
Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited, operator of the domestic cruise player Cordelia Cruises, has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 23 to raise Rs 585 crore to fund the next phase of growth for the company. Read More
Why Indian travellers are returning to festivals instead of destinations?
For decades, outbound travel from India was largely centred around destinations—visiting iconic landmarks, ticking countries off bucket lists and pursuing traditional sightseeing itineraries. Today, that model is rapidly evolving. Read More
Telangana, South Africa to cooperate in skilled workforce, medical tourism
Telangana and South Africa have agreed to cooperate in the fields of education, medical tourism and investments.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and C. Read More
Uttarakhand Tourism promotes Tons Valley as emerging adventure tourism hub
Uttarakhand Tourism has announced a strategic initiative to position the Tons Valley as one of India’s emerging adventure tourism destinations, strengthening the state’s portfolio beyond its established pilgrimage and mountain tourism Read More
‘How Can Rights Of 150 Million Telegram Users Be Curtailed For NEET Retest?’: Delhi HC
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a plea by Telegram against the Centre’s move to temporarily restrict access to the massaging app ahead of June 21 NEET-UG re-examination. Read More
Shiv Sena Split Row: Rijiju Responds To Raut, Says ‘Every MP Decides Their Own Future’
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed explaining Parliament’s function to Raut.
Rijiju stated MPs decide their own future, parties have methods. Read More
TMC implosion, NCP split and Congress question: Why ‘ghar wapsi’ may not be the answer
Has the time come for Congress’s breakaway parties to return to the fold?
NEW DELHI: Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress is not merging with the Congress. That’s final for now. Read More
NEET paper leak: Lessons from India’s biggest exam scandal
Lesson from India’s exam scandal (PTI)
The NEET-UG paper leak, which has sparked protests, court battles and a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has brought the examination system under unprecedented scrutiny. Read More
Ayodhya Donation Probe Intensifies: SIT Questions Key Figures as Counting Room Video Fuels Row
The controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in donation handling at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has deepened as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) continued its inquiry for the fourth consecutive day. Read More
Quote of the day by Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra was a legendary icon in the music and entertainment industry.
People often have a tendency to leave their fate up to simple luck, sometimes even when they have the chance to control it themselves. Read More
Raghavendra Rao faces trolls after ‘Venky Anil 5’ launch
The grand pooja ceremony for the upcoming multistarrer ‘Venky Anil 5’ was held in Hyderabad with much fanfare. Read More
When Deepika Padukone made an unfiltered ‘Cocktail’ confession
When Deepika Padukone made an unfiltered ‘Cocktail’ confession
Back in 2012, ‘Cocktail’ emerged as one of Bollywood’s defining romantic dramas, winning audiences over with its refreshing take on love, fr Read More
Imtiaz Ali wants to bring Radha-Krishna’s story to screen
Imtiaz Ali, known for romantic films, revealed he never intentionally writes love stories, adding that ‘Jab We Met’ was not written as one. Read More
Preity Zinta moves court over alleged AI misuse
Actress Preity Zinta has secured an important legal relief from the Bombay High Court in her battle against the alleged misuse of her identity through artificial intelligence-generated content. Read More
Quote Of The Day | Why Ratan Tata Believed Mindset Is The Key To Success
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Ratan Tata’s quote likens negative mindset to rust destroying iron.
Internal negativity and self-doubt hinder success more than external obstacles. Read More
EPFO Interest Rate Unchanged At 8.25%; Here’s When Members May Get The Credit
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Government ratified 8.25% EPF interest rate for 2025-26.
Finance Ministry approved EPFO’s fixed 8.25% interest rate. Read More
Oil Shock Ahead? Crisil Sees India’s Current Account Deficit Climbing To 2.2%
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s CAD projected to rise to 2.2% by FY27.
Elevated energy prices, $90-95, will impact trade balance.
Exports accelerated 18%, imports surged 20.6% in May. Read More
Rupee Erases Early Losses To Close Higher Amid US-Iran Breakthrough
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
US-Iran peace agreement boosted global market sentiments positively.
Rupee gained 14 paise, settling at 94.36 against dollar. Read More
Food Prices, Growth And Inflation: The Hidden Risks Of A Longer El Niño
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Fitch predicts El Niño will persist until early 2027.
This threatens global food output and increased inflation. Read More
No Plus One Required: The Rise of the Indian Woman Who Travels Alone and Loves It
A profound shift in travel is sweeping how Indian women travel. Read More
Cordelia Cruises to launch IPO on June 23 to raise over Rs 585 cr
Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited, operator of the domestic cruise player Cordelia Cruises, has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 23 to raise Rs 585 crore to fund the next phase of growth for the company. Read More
Why Indian travellers are returning to festivals instead of destinations?
For decades, outbound travel from India was largely centred around destinations—visiting iconic landmarks, ticking countries off bucket lists and pursuing traditional sightseeing itineraries. Today, that model is rapidly evolving. Read More
Telangana, South Africa to cooperate in skilled workforce, medical tourism
Telangana and South Africa have agreed to cooperate in the fields of education, medical tourism and investments.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and C. Read More
Uttarakhand Tourism promotes Tons Valley as emerging adventure tourism hub
Uttarakhand Tourism has announced a strategic initiative to position the Tons Valley as one of India’s emerging adventure tourism destinations, strengthening the state’s portfolio beyond its established pilgrimage and mountain tourism Read More
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How Israel seized 1,000 sq km in two years, its biggest territorial expansion in decades
Israel has seized large chunks of Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria (Representational image/AP)
Over the past two-and-a-half years, since the war with Hamas erupted in October 2023, Israel has taken control of large areas in Gaza, Lebanon, an Read More
No good news for Indian Green Card applicants in July 2026 US visa bulletin, EB-1 date backslides by 2 months
No good news for Indians in US Visa Bulletin July 2026.
The July 2026 visa bulletin brought little to no cheer for Indian Green Card applicants as the EB-1 category retrogressed by two months to October 15, 2022. Read More
Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia’s full-scale war
A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital. Read More
First Russian shadow fleet vessel enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening. Read More
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