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From remark to retreat: Why Shivaji Maharaj–Tipu Sultan comparison sparked row – explained
BJP activists protest against Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal’s remarks equating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan outside Congress Bhavan, in Pune. Read More
Khalistan Commando Force Terrorist Arrested By UP Police In Punjab
UPATS and Noida police arrested Sukhwinder Singh Dhillon, a Khalistan Commando Force terrorist, in Mohali after 31 years absconding. Read More
No Tatkal, No Problem: Smart Trick To Get A Train Seat At The Last Minute
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Securing a confirmed train berth at short notice in India can seem nearly impossible, particularly when Tatkal tickets are snapped up within seconds. Read More
‘My Aim Is To Link Indian Philosophies With Tech’: 8-Year-Old Ranvir, Youngest AI Summit Speaker
Ranvir Sachdeva, an 8-year-old prodigy, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi with insights on AI, Indian philosophies, and his role in advancing AI and literacy. Read More
Ajit Pawar plane crash: Aviation ministry to release preliminary report in 30 days
Ajit Pawar
NEW DELHI: The ministry of civil aviation on Thursday said that a preliminary report into the Learjet crash in Baramati that killed former Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and four others will be made public wi Read More
Veteran filmmaker M. M. Baig found dead at home
Veteran filmmaker M. M. Baig, known for his work in Hindi cinema and as the father of former child actor Baby Guddu, was found dead at his residence earlier this week. He was in his 70s. Read More
KPop stars scored the biggest global hit songs of 2025
APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars and tracks from KPop Demon Hunters were among the biggest hits of the year. Read More
Big B’s granddaughter Navya Naveli on dealing with online hate
Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda has candidly spoken about dealing with online criticism, admitting that she has experienced negativity but chooses not to let it define her. Read More
Rajpal says ‘I need time more than sympathy’ after jail release
Actor-comedian Rajpal Yadav was released from Tihar Jail on Tuesday (February 17) night after the Delhi High Court granted him interim bail in connection with his six-month sentence in cheque bounce cases. Read More
Fans gush over singer’s mangalsutra bracelet tribute to Priyanka Chopra
Nick Jonas is once again melting hearts online. While promoting Priyanka Chopra’s upcoming film ‘The Bluff’, the singer-actor made a sweet gesture that fans instantly noticed. Read More
RBI Introduces Risk-Based Premium For Deposit Insurance From April 2026
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The Reserve Bank of India’s newly introduced Risk-based Premium (RBP) Framework for deposit insurance is expected to enhance profitability for stronger banks while inc Read More
Aadhaar App 2026: UIDAI Rolls Out QR Verification, Face Authentication And Biometric Lock
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India’s digital identity ecosystem is set for a significant upgrade. Read More
High Taxes, Expensive Loans, Weak Rupee: Pakistan’s Structural Growth Challenge
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Pakistan’s struggling growth story may not be about weak productivity or lack of innovation, but about the high cost of doing business created by state policies, accor Read More
8th Pay Commission: No Salary Hike, Allowance For These Employees; Check If You’re Among Them
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The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) is being considered effective from January 1, 2026. Read More
Dalal Street Witnesses Significant Losses As Sensex Falls Over 1,000 Points, Nifty Tests 25,500
The Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Thursday as the Sensex fell 1,236.11 points to close at 82,498.14 and the Nifty declined 365 points to end at 25,454.35 at 3:30 PM. Read More
Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village partners with Sky Vacations to offer Kerala Ayurveda in North America
Sky Vacations and Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village (KTAHV) have entered into an exclusive partnership to provide North American travellers access to authentic Kerala Ayurveda. Read More
Int2Cruises appointed as preferred sales agent for Saudi Arabia’s Aroya Cruises in India
Int2Cruises, Asia’s cruise-first online travel platform, has been appointed as the preferred Indian sales agent for Aroya Cruises, Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown cruise line developed under Cruise Saudi. Read More
SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience
SA Forest Adventures has reported growing enthusiasm from Indian travellers for K3, the world’s longest zipline, located near Caledon, Western Cape. Read More
From remark to retreat: Why Shivaji Maharaj–Tipu Sultan comparison sparked row – explained
BJP activists protest against Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal’s remarks equating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan outside Congress Bhavan, in Pune. Read More
Khalistan Commando Force Terrorist Arrested By UP Police In Punjab
UPATS and Noida police arrested Sukhwinder Singh Dhillon, a Khalistan Commando Force terrorist, in Mohali after 31 years absconding. Read More
No Tatkal, No Problem: Smart Trick To Get A Train Seat At The Last Minute
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Securing a confirmed train berth at short notice in India can seem nearly impossible, particularly when Tatkal tickets are snapped up within seconds. Read More
‘My Aim Is To Link Indian Philosophies With Tech’: 8-Year-Old Ranvir, Youngest AI Summit Speaker
Ranvir Sachdeva, an 8-year-old prodigy, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi with insights on AI, Indian philosophies, and his role in advancing AI and literacy. Read More
Ajit Pawar plane crash: Aviation ministry to release preliminary report in 30 days
Ajit Pawar
NEW DELHI: The ministry of civil aviation on Thursday said that a preliminary report into the Learjet crash in Baramati that killed former Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and four others will be made public wi Read More
Veteran filmmaker M. M. Baig found dead at home
Veteran filmmaker M. M. Baig, known for his work in Hindi cinema and as the father of former child actor Baby Guddu, was found dead at his residence earlier this week. He was in his 70s. Read More
KPop stars scored the biggest global hit songs of 2025
APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars and tracks from KPop Demon Hunters were among the biggest hits of the year. Read More
Big B’s granddaughter Navya Naveli on dealing with online hate
Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda has candidly spoken about dealing with online criticism, admitting that she has experienced negativity but chooses not to let it define her. Read More
Rajpal says ‘I need time more than sympathy’ after jail release
Actor-comedian Rajpal Yadav was released from Tihar Jail on Tuesday (February 17) night after the Delhi High Court granted him interim bail in connection with his six-month sentence in cheque bounce cases. Read More
Fans gush over singer’s mangalsutra bracelet tribute to Priyanka Chopra
Nick Jonas is once again melting hearts online. While promoting Priyanka Chopra’s upcoming film ‘The Bluff’, the singer-actor made a sweet gesture that fans instantly noticed. Read More
RBI Introduces Risk-Based Premium For Deposit Insurance From April 2026
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Reserve Bank of India’s newly introduced Risk-based Premium (RBP) Framework for deposit insurance is expected to enhance profitability for stronger banks while inc Read More
Aadhaar App 2026: UIDAI Rolls Out QR Verification, Face Authentication And Biometric Lock
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s digital identity ecosystem is set for a significant upgrade. Read More
High Taxes, Expensive Loans, Weak Rupee: Pakistan’s Structural Growth Challenge
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Pakistan’s struggling growth story may not be about weak productivity or lack of innovation, but about the high cost of doing business created by state policies, accor Read More
8th Pay Commission: No Salary Hike, Allowance For These Employees; Check If You’re Among Them
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) is being considered effective from January 1, 2026. Read More
Dalal Street Witnesses Significant Losses As Sensex Falls Over 1,000 Points, Nifty Tests 25,500
The Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Thursday as the Sensex fell 1,236.11 points to close at 82,498.14 and the Nifty declined 365 points to end at 25,454.35 at 3:30 PM. Read More
Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village partners with Sky Vacations to offer Kerala Ayurveda in North America
Sky Vacations and Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village (KTAHV) have entered into an exclusive partnership to provide North American travellers access to authentic Kerala Ayurveda. Read More
Int2Cruises appointed as preferred sales agent for Saudi Arabia’s Aroya Cruises in India
Int2Cruises, Asia’s cruise-first online travel platform, has been appointed as the preferred Indian sales agent for Aroya Cruises, Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown cruise line developed under Cruise Saudi. Read More
SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience
SA Forest Adventures has reported growing enthusiasm from Indian travellers for K3, the world’s longest zipline, located near Caledon, Western Cape. Read More
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Alexander Graham Bell (Image source: Wikipedia)
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From remark to retreat: Why Shivaji Maharaj–Tipu Sultan comparison sparked row – explained
BJP activists protest against Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal’s remarks equating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan outside Congress Bhavan, in Pune. Read More
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