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‘Good precedent’: Kangana Ranaut backs police action against Udhayanidhi Stalin for crass remark
Kangana Ranaut on Udhayanidhi Stalin’s arrest
NEW DELHI: Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday backed the police action against Tamil Nadu leader of opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, saying that although the DMK leader is Read More
Farmers back ethanol in meeting with agriculture minister, say it will boost income, secure energy
Farmers from seven states met Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and extended support to the ethanol policy
NEW DELHI: A group of farmers on Tuesday voiced support for ethanol during a meeting with Union agriculture mi Read More
Uttarakhand CM Dhami welcomes Kanwariyas in Haridwar, inaugurates health camp amid Kanwar Yatra
CM Dhami also inaugurated the Chief Minister’s Health Service Camp at the Alaknanda Hotel premises
HARIDWAR: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday welcomed Kanwariyas arriving in Haridwar for the annual Kanw Read More
SC calls to ‘dismantle’ ‘men’s clubs’ in Bar Councils, orders co-option of 2 women members
SC directs high court CJs to nominate co-opted women members
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that State Bar Councils have increasingly become “men’s clubs” and said the monopoly over their representation and functi Read More
Convicted Godman Asaram Bapu Granted 20-Day Parole By Rajasthan HC
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Rajasthan High Court granted 20-day parole to convict Asaram.
Court noted his 13-year incarceration and good conduct. Read More
R Madhavan says there are better swimmers in India than Vedaant: ‘Stardom is dangerous’
R Madhavan’s decision to move from Chennai to Dubai during the pandemic was driven not by professional ambitions, but by his son Vedaant’s pursuit of excellence in swimming. Read More
Salman Khan elaborates on why Sohail, Seema headed for divorce: ‘It started with one picture’
As reality show Alliance moves closer to its grand finale, Salman Khan made a special appearance on the latest episode, meeting the contestants and spending time with his brother Sohail Khan. Read More
Keerthy Suresh reveals she stayed awake for 41 hours
National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh has given fans a candid glimpse into her demanding work schedule, revealing that she stayed awake for 41 hours while juggling multiple film shoots across industries. Read More
Mahima Makwana on Musafir Cafe, season 2 hopes, her journey and more: BIG INTERVIEW
Mahima Makwana is soaking in the overwhelming love coming her way for her performance as Preeti in ‘Musafir Cafe‘, a character that has struck a deep emotional chord with audiences. Read More
Mithila Palkar refused to darken skin for Telugu debut ‘Super Subbu’: Report
Mithila Palkar refused to darken her skin by several shades for Super Subbu (Image Credits Instagram and Netflix)
Mithila Palkar, known for the recently released Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Bhooth Bangla’ and Ori Devuda, has o Read More
SIAM Flags E20 Fuel Quality Issues; Centre Says Contamination Cases Are ‘Extremely Rare’
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) on Tuesday issued a clarification after reports claimed that the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) had raised concerns over the quality of E20 petrol and its impact on vehicle compone Read More
EPF Wage Ceiling May Rise From Rs 15,000 To Rs 25,000 From April 1, 2027: Report
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Finance Ministry approved increasing EPF salary cap to Rs 25,000.
More employees will gain mandatory provident fund and pension coverage. Read More
From MSMEs To Manufacturing: How India Plans To Become A $5 Trillion Economy
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IMF projects Indian economy reaching USD 5-trillion by FY29.
Government adopted broad growth strategy across key economic sectors. Read More
RBI MPC Meeting Tomorrow: Repo Rate Decision Time, Live Streaming Details And What To Expect
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RBI MPC announces policy, repo rate expected unchanged.
Beyond rates, RBI’s assessment of economy is crucial.
Economists expect pause due to global risks, inflation. Read More
Dalal Street Ends In Red As Sensex Declines 210 Points, Nifty Tests 24,600
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Indian benchmark indices declined Tuesday following a four-day rally.
Broad-based selling affected most sectors; volatility gauges rose. Read More
40,000 registrations in 2 hours as advance safari booking opens in Ranthambore
Around 400 km, but worth driving; this place offers beautiful landscapes and historic ruins inside the park. Its one of the best places in India to spot tigers in the wild. Read More
UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attraction
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Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, after NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) enabled UPI acceptance on the attraction’s Read More
Amex GBT launches AI-powered business travel booking through Claude integration
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has introduced the Egencia AI connector in Anthropic’s Claude, enabling business travellers and enterprise AI agents to search, book and manage policy-compliant air and hotel bookings di Read More
Amrit Bhawan launches week-long wellness programme in Haridwar
Amrit Bhawan, a heritage riverside retreat in Haridwar, has announced A Week of Wellness by the Ganga, a curated wellness programme scheduled from 25 July to 1 August 2026. Read More
‘Good precedent’: Kangana Ranaut backs police action against Udhayanidhi Stalin for crass remark
Kangana Ranaut on Udhayanidhi Stalin’s arrest
NEW DELHI: Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday backed the police action against Tamil Nadu leader of opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, saying that although the DMK leader is Read More
Farmers back ethanol in meeting with agriculture minister, say it will boost income, secure energy
Farmers from seven states met Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and extended support to the ethanol policy
NEW DELHI: A group of farmers on Tuesday voiced support for ethanol during a meeting with Union agriculture mi Read More
Uttarakhand CM Dhami welcomes Kanwariyas in Haridwar, inaugurates health camp amid Kanwar Yatra
CM Dhami also inaugurated the Chief Minister’s Health Service Camp at the Alaknanda Hotel premises
HARIDWAR: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday welcomed Kanwariyas arriving in Haridwar for the annual Kanw Read More
SC calls to ‘dismantle’ ‘men’s clubs’ in Bar Councils, orders co-option of 2 women members
SC directs high court CJs to nominate co-opted women members
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that State Bar Councils have increasingly become “men’s clubs” and said the monopoly over their representation and functi Read More
Convicted Godman Asaram Bapu Granted 20-Day Parole By Rajasthan HC
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Rajasthan High Court granted 20-day parole to convict Asaram.
Court noted his 13-year incarceration and good conduct. Read More
R Madhavan says there are better swimmers in India than Vedaant: ‘Stardom is dangerous’
R Madhavan’s decision to move from Chennai to Dubai during the pandemic was driven not by professional ambitions, but by his son Vedaant’s pursuit of excellence in swimming. Read More
Salman Khan elaborates on why Sohail, Seema headed for divorce: ‘It started with one picture’
As reality show Alliance moves closer to its grand finale, Salman Khan made a special appearance on the latest episode, meeting the contestants and spending time with his brother Sohail Khan. Read More
Keerthy Suresh reveals she stayed awake for 41 hours
National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh has given fans a candid glimpse into her demanding work schedule, revealing that she stayed awake for 41 hours while juggling multiple film shoots across industries. Read More
Mahima Makwana on Musafir Cafe, season 2 hopes, her journey and more: BIG INTERVIEW
Mahima Makwana is soaking in the overwhelming love coming her way for her performance as Preeti in ‘Musafir Cafe‘, a character that has struck a deep emotional chord with audiences. Read More
Mithila Palkar refused to darken skin for Telugu debut ‘Super Subbu’: Report
Mithila Palkar refused to darken her skin by several shades for Super Subbu (Image Credits Instagram and Netflix)
Mithila Palkar, known for the recently released Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Bhooth Bangla’ and Ori Devuda, has o Read More
SIAM Flags E20 Fuel Quality Issues; Centre Says Contamination Cases Are ‘Extremely Rare’
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) on Tuesday issued a clarification after reports claimed that the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) had raised concerns over the quality of E20 petrol and its impact on vehicle compone Read More
EPF Wage Ceiling May Rise From Rs 15,000 To Rs 25,000 From April 1, 2027: Report
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Finance Ministry approved increasing EPF salary cap to Rs 25,000.
More employees will gain mandatory provident fund and pension coverage. Read More
From MSMEs To Manufacturing: How India Plans To Become A $5 Trillion Economy
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
IMF projects Indian economy reaching USD 5-trillion by FY29.
Government adopted broad growth strategy across key economic sectors. Read More
RBI MPC Meeting Tomorrow: Repo Rate Decision Time, Live Streaming Details And What To Expect
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
RBI MPC announces policy, repo rate expected unchanged.
Beyond rates, RBI’s assessment of economy is crucial.
Economists expect pause due to global risks, inflation. Read More
Dalal Street Ends In Red As Sensex Declines 210 Points, Nifty Tests 24,600
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian benchmark indices declined Tuesday following a four-day rally.
Broad-based selling affected most sectors; volatility gauges rose. Read More
40,000 registrations in 2 hours as advance safari booking opens in Ranthambore
Around 400 km, but worth driving; this place offers beautiful landscapes and historic ruins inside the park. Its one of the best places in India to spot tigers in the wild. Read More
UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attraction
Image credit – istock
Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, after NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) enabled UPI acceptance on the attraction’s Read More
Amex GBT launches AI-powered business travel booking through Claude integration
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has introduced the Egencia AI connector in Anthropic’s Claude, enabling business travellers and enterprise AI agents to search, book and manage policy-compliant air and hotel bookings di Read More
Amrit Bhawan launches week-long wellness programme in Haridwar
Amrit Bhawan, a heritage riverside retreat in Haridwar, has announced A Week of Wellness by the Ganga, a curated wellness programme scheduled from 25 July to 1 August 2026. Read More
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Oil prices fell to a three-week low on Tuesday as senior US officials raised hopes of a deal with Iran to reopen the key Strait of Hormuz waterwa Read More
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