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Akhilesh Yadav’s rally in Dadri a flop show, say UP ministers
Lucknow, Mar 29 (PTI): Top leaders of the Uttar Pradesh government said Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s rally in Dadri a “flop show” that saw less-than-expected crowds, showing that people are moving away from his “cas Read More
NCP minister apologises over Ajit Pawar”s photo missing from banner
Mumbai, Mar 29 (PTI): Maharashtra NCP minister Aditi Tatkare on Sunday apologised over the conspicuous absence of photographs of former Deputy CM Ajit Pawar from the banner at a party event in Raigad recently. Read More
Uttarakhand: BJP MLA flags cooking gas booking fraud in Rudrapur, directs action against agency
Rudrapur (Uttarakhand), Mar 29 (PTI): A case of alleged black marketing through fraudulent cooking gas bookings has come to light after the BJP MLA Shiv Arora’s wife received a message, officials here said. Read More
EC transfers 173 police station heads across Bengal ahead of Assembly polls
Kolkata, Mar 29 (PTI): The Election Commission on Sunday transferred officers-in-charge and inspectors-in-charge of 173 police stations across West Bengal, including 31 under Kolkata Police, as part of measures to ensure free and fair Assembly elect Read More
Centre Eases Kerosene Supply Rules Nationwide, Allows Sale Through Petrol Pumps For 60 Days
Centre relaxes petroleum safety and licensing rules to speed ad hoc kerosene distribution for cooking and lighting in 21 states and federal territories amid Iran war. Read More
Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja welcome second baby boy
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja have welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on March 29, 2026. The actor shared the joyful news on social media with a heartfelt note, announcing the arrival of their newest family member. Read More
Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s wife Priyanka Sarkar asks for privacy
Popular Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee died on Sunday (March 29) following an accidental drowning at Talsari in Digha, near the Odisha–West Bengal border. He was 43. Read More
Priyadarshan clarifies ‘poor education’ remark on Rajpal Yadav
Filmmaker Priyadarshan has addressed the controversy surrounding his “education” remark about Rajpal Yadav, clarifying that his comment was misunderstood and was never meant to question the actor’s academic background. Read More
Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s last video from set goes viral
A video of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee from the sets of his show Bholebaba Paar Karega is circulating on social media following news of his untimely death at 43. Read More
Shirani of ‘Dhurandhar’ calls director ‘Aditya DhuranDHAR’
Actor Bimal Oberoi, who plays Shirani in Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ films, shared his journey to bagging the pivotal role. Read More
Banks Shut For 6 Days Next Week? Here’s When Branches Will Stay Closed
If you’re planning a bank visit, you may want to check the calendar first. Starting March 30, banks across India will observe multiple holidays over the week (March 30–April 5), which could affect branch services. Read More
From Returns To Responsibility: Why Green Investing Is Taking Off
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Investing is no longer just about returns. More investors today also want their money to create a positive impact through green investments. Read More
Wall Street Falls As Prolonged Middle East Conflict Dampens Sentiment
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Wall Street’s main indices fell on Friday as the month-long Middle East war continued to drag on, denting investor sentiment amid uncertainty over any potential de-esc Read More
Fuel Tax Cut: Relief For Consumers, But A Rs 1.5 Trillion Hit To Government Revenues
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India’s decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre has provided immediate relief to consumers, but it also raises deeper questions about the i Read More
Crude Oil Prices Rebound, Jump Nearly 2% Amid West Asia Tensions
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Crude oil prices pared early losses to trade nearly 2 per cent higher at Rs 9,061 per barrel in futures trade on Friday, tracking gains in global energy benchmarks amid geop Read More
Virgin Atlantic unveils revamped Heathrow Clubhouse with focus on wellness and premium experience
Virgin Atlantic has revealed the first phase of its refurbished Clubhouse at Heathrow Airport, introducing a redesigned lounge experience aimed at enhancing comfort, wellbeing, and productivity for Upper Class travellers. Read More
Goa Tourism secures ICPB lifetime membership to strengthen MICE positioning
Department of Tourism Goa has secured a lifetime membership with the India Convention Promotion Bureau, marking a strategic step to position Goa as a leading destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). Read More
Wonders of Western Cape: Take the leap at Bloukrans Bridge
Prepare for a heart-racing moment you’ll never forget. As you stand at the edge of Bloukrans Bridge—with the gorge plunging 216 metres below—you can almost feel the buzz of South Africa’s vibrant city life slip away. Read More
Zo Trips expands portfolio with Formula 1 travel packages
Zo Trips, the group travel vertical of Zostel, has announced its entry into global, experience-led travel with the launch of curated Formula 1 race weekend packages for the 2026 season. Read More
Explore South Africa: The Nelson Mandela capture site experience
South Africa is a country like no other. Here, you can weave a vibrant tapestry of culture, heritage, and breathtaking scenery through every province. Read More
Akhilesh Yadav’s rally in Dadri a flop show, say UP ministers
Lucknow, Mar 29 (PTI): Top leaders of the Uttar Pradesh government said Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s rally in Dadri a “flop show” that saw less-than-expected crowds, showing that people are moving away from his “cas Read More
NCP minister apologises over Ajit Pawar”s photo missing from banner
Mumbai, Mar 29 (PTI): Maharashtra NCP minister Aditi Tatkare on Sunday apologised over the conspicuous absence of photographs of former Deputy CM Ajit Pawar from the banner at a party event in Raigad recently. Read More
Uttarakhand: BJP MLA flags cooking gas booking fraud in Rudrapur, directs action against agency
Rudrapur (Uttarakhand), Mar 29 (PTI): A case of alleged black marketing through fraudulent cooking gas bookings has come to light after the BJP MLA Shiv Arora’s wife received a message, officials here said. Read More
EC transfers 173 police station heads across Bengal ahead of Assembly polls
Kolkata, Mar 29 (PTI): The Election Commission on Sunday transferred officers-in-charge and inspectors-in-charge of 173 police stations across West Bengal, including 31 under Kolkata Police, as part of measures to ensure free and fair Assembly elect Read More
Centre Eases Kerosene Supply Rules Nationwide, Allows Sale Through Petrol Pumps For 60 Days
Centre relaxes petroleum safety and licensing rules to speed ad hoc kerosene distribution for cooking and lighting in 21 states and federal territories amid Iran war. Read More
Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja welcome second baby boy
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja have welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on March 29, 2026. The actor shared the joyful news on social media with a heartfelt note, announcing the arrival of their newest family member. Read More
Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s wife Priyanka Sarkar asks for privacy
Popular Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee died on Sunday (March 29) following an accidental drowning at Talsari in Digha, near the Odisha–West Bengal border. He was 43. Read More
Priyadarshan clarifies ‘poor education’ remark on Rajpal Yadav
Filmmaker Priyadarshan has addressed the controversy surrounding his “education” remark about Rajpal Yadav, clarifying that his comment was misunderstood and was never meant to question the actor’s academic background. Read More
Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s last video from set goes viral
A video of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee from the sets of his show Bholebaba Paar Karega is circulating on social media following news of his untimely death at 43. Read More
Shirani of ‘Dhurandhar’ calls director ‘Aditya DhuranDHAR’
Actor Bimal Oberoi, who plays Shirani in Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ films, shared his journey to bagging the pivotal role. Read More
Banks Shut For 6 Days Next Week? Here’s When Branches Will Stay Closed
If you’re planning a bank visit, you may want to check the calendar first. Starting March 30, banks across India will observe multiple holidays over the week (March 30–April 5), which could affect branch services. Read More
From Returns To Responsibility: Why Green Investing Is Taking Off
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Investing is no longer just about returns. More investors today also want their money to create a positive impact through green investments. Read More
Wall Street Falls As Prolonged Middle East Conflict Dampens Sentiment
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Wall Street’s main indices fell on Friday as the month-long Middle East war continued to drag on, denting investor sentiment amid uncertainty over any potential de-esc Read More
Fuel Tax Cut: Relief For Consumers, But A Rs 1.5 Trillion Hit To Government Revenues
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre has provided immediate relief to consumers, but it also raises deeper questions about the i Read More
Crude Oil Prices Rebound, Jump Nearly 2% Amid West Asia Tensions
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Crude oil prices pared early losses to trade nearly 2 per cent higher at Rs 9,061 per barrel in futures trade on Friday, tracking gains in global energy benchmarks amid geop Read More
Virgin Atlantic unveils revamped Heathrow Clubhouse with focus on wellness and premium experience
Virgin Atlantic has revealed the first phase of its refurbished Clubhouse at Heathrow Airport, introducing a redesigned lounge experience aimed at enhancing comfort, wellbeing, and productivity for Upper Class travellers. Read More
Goa Tourism secures ICPB lifetime membership to strengthen MICE positioning
Department of Tourism Goa has secured a lifetime membership with the India Convention Promotion Bureau, marking a strategic step to position Goa as a leading destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). Read More
Wonders of Western Cape: Take the leap at Bloukrans Bridge
Prepare for a heart-racing moment you’ll never forget. As you stand at the edge of Bloukrans Bridge—with the gorge plunging 216 metres below—you can almost feel the buzz of South Africa’s vibrant city life slip away. Read More
Zo Trips expands portfolio with Formula 1 travel packages
Zo Trips, the group travel vertical of Zostel, has announced its entry into global, experience-led travel with the launch of curated Formula 1 race weekend packages for the 2026 season. Read More
Explore South Africa: The Nelson Mandela capture site experience
South Africa is a country like no other. Here, you can weave a vibrant tapestry of culture, heritage, and breathtaking scenery through every province. Read More
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Fake windows, blocked views: How Trump’s $300 million WH ballroom was trashed by architects
Architects and design experts have raised concerns about US President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to build a new White House ballroom, warning that the proposal contains major design flaws and risks altering one of America’s mos Read More
Who is Solange Tremblay? Canadian flight attendant survives LaGuardia crash after being ejected 320 feet
Solange Tremblay, a veteran Canadian flight attendant with more than 25 years of experience, was severely injured when an Air Canada Express flight crashed at New York’s LaGuardia Airport last week. Read More
Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja welcome second baby boy
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja have welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on March 29, 2026. The actor shared the joyful news on social media with a heartfelt note, announcing the arrival of their newest family member. Read More
Explained: Why ISL clubs are meeting bidders before AIFF picks commercial partner and what is KPMG’s role
AIFF has allowed ISL clubs to engage with bidders before finalising 20-year commercial rights for men’s and women’s football. KPMG has also been hired to help the Indian football body in making the decision. Read More
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