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Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar will take over as NCP national president on Feb 26: Praful Patel
Sunetra Pawar (PTI image)
GONDIA: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar will take over as the national president of the NCP on February 26, senior party leader Praful Patel said on Wednesday. Read More
Uttarakhand achieves 1 GW solar energy capacity boosting green energy push and local jobs
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Uttarakhand has crossed a major renewable energy milestone, surpassing 1 gigawatt (GW) of installed solar power capacity. The state’s total installed solar capacity now stands at over 1,027. Read More
Lured with Thailand jobs, trapped in Myanmar: NIA charges 3 people in cyber trafficking racket
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday filed charges against three accused persons, including an absconding suspected Chinese national, in a human trafficking and cyber fraud racket, operated by Indian and f Read More
From Kashmiri Girda To Rajma Gilawat, PM Modi’s AI Summit Dinner Celebrates India’s Culinary Map
PM Modi hosted a special dinner in New Delhi for the visiting heads of state as part of the India AI Impact Summit-2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Read More
CRPF Sets Up 43 Surveillance Posts Above 6,000 Feet In J&K
Security officials said that the first temporary base was set up in July last year along the Pahalgam–Tral–Harwan–Dachigam axis, soon after Operation Mahadev. Read More
Doctors clarify Salim Khan was not in critical condition
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, 90, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday morning after suffering a haemorrhage. Hospital officials confirmed that he was brought in around 8. Read More
Rajpal Yadav seeks smoking rooms in jail after interim bail
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to Rajpal Yadav till March 18 in the Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. Read More
‘I don’t pay attention’: Cynthia Erivo ignores online criticism as Dracula gets mixed reviews
There are no flying monkeys or emerald cities here. Read More
Shahid’s ‘O’ Romeo’ crosses Rs 62 crore globally on Day 5
Shahid Kapoor’s film ‘O’ Romeo’ had a lukewarm start, raking in Rs 8.5 crore on its opening day. Read More
Salim Khan hospitalised: Fans SLAM paparazzi
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was visibly frustrated with paparazzi as he left the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai in the early hours of Wednesday morning, after visiting his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, who is currently und Read More
Can You Withdraw An FD Without A Will? What Banks Won’t Tell You Clearly
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Fixed deposits are a trusted savings choice for many Indian families because they are simple and predictable. Read More
Vijay Mallya Says He Cannot Leave UK, Bombay HC Says Hearing Depends On Return
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Former liquor baron Vijay Mallya has told the Bombay High Court that he is unable to indicate when he will return to India, stating that court orders passed in England curre Read More
Stock Markets End Higher, Sensex Ends At 83,680, Nifty Tests 25,800
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The Indian benchmark indices witnessed significant gains on Wednesday as the Sensex closed trade at 83,688.29 rising over 237 points and the Nifty ended at 25,804. Read More
Fresher Hiring Intent Rises To 73%, Retail And Start-Ups Lead
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Around 73 per cent of employers intend to hire freshers during January–June 2026, marking a rise of 3 per cent from the previous half‑year, with a shift toward selecti Read More
Silver Prices Bleed Today (Feb 18), Check 1 Gram And 1 Kg Rates In Major Cities Across India
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Silver Prices Today Feb 18 2026: Silver prices today witnessed sharp volatility, even as gold slipped, with global cues and currency movements shaping sentiment in the pr 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
Six Senses Fort Barwara launches first transformative Lunar Healing Retreat
Six Senses Fort Barwara has introduced its first-ever Lunar Healing Retreat, an immersive full-day wellness journey designed to align guests with the moon’s natural rhythms. Read More
Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar will take over as NCP national president on Feb 26: Praful Patel
Sunetra Pawar (PTI image)
GONDIA: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar will take over as the national president of the NCP on February 26, senior party leader Praful Patel said on Wednesday. Read More
Uttarakhand achieves 1 GW solar energy capacity boosting green energy push and local jobs
Representative Image
Uttarakhand has crossed a major renewable energy milestone, surpassing 1 gigawatt (GW) of installed solar power capacity. The state’s total installed solar capacity now stands at over 1,027. Read More
Lured with Thailand jobs, trapped in Myanmar: NIA charges 3 people in cyber trafficking racket
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday filed charges against three accused persons, including an absconding suspected Chinese national, in a human trafficking and cyber fraud racket, operated by Indian and f Read More
From Kashmiri Girda To Rajma Gilawat, PM Modi’s AI Summit Dinner Celebrates India’s Culinary Map
PM Modi hosted a special dinner in New Delhi for the visiting heads of state as part of the India AI Impact Summit-2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Read More
CRPF Sets Up 43 Surveillance Posts Above 6,000 Feet In J&K
Security officials said that the first temporary base was set up in July last year along the Pahalgam–Tral–Harwan–Dachigam axis, soon after Operation Mahadev. Read More
Doctors clarify Salim Khan was not in critical condition
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, 90, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday morning after suffering a haemorrhage. Hospital officials confirmed that he was brought in around 8. Read More
Rajpal Yadav seeks smoking rooms in jail after interim bail
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to Rajpal Yadav till March 18 in the Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. Read More
‘I don’t pay attention’: Cynthia Erivo ignores online criticism as Dracula gets mixed reviews
There are no flying monkeys or emerald cities here. Read More
Shahid’s ‘O’ Romeo’ crosses Rs 62 crore globally on Day 5
Shahid Kapoor’s film ‘O’ Romeo’ had a lukewarm start, raking in Rs 8.5 crore on its opening day. Read More
Salim Khan hospitalised: Fans SLAM paparazzi
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was visibly frustrated with paparazzi as he left the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai in the early hours of Wednesday morning, after visiting his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, who is currently und Read More
Can You Withdraw An FD Without A Will? What Banks Won’t Tell You Clearly
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Fixed deposits are a trusted savings choice for many Indian families because they are simple and predictable. Read More
Vijay Mallya Says He Cannot Leave UK, Bombay HC Says Hearing Depends On Return
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Former liquor baron Vijay Mallya has told the Bombay High Court that he is unable to indicate when he will return to India, stating that court orders passed in England curre Read More
Stock Markets End Higher, Sensex Ends At 83,680, Nifty Tests 25,800
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Indian benchmark indices witnessed significant gains on Wednesday as the Sensex closed trade at 83,688.29 rising over 237 points and the Nifty ended at 25,804. Read More
Fresher Hiring Intent Rises To 73%, Retail And Start-Ups Lead
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Around 73 per cent of employers intend to hire freshers during January–June 2026, marking a rise of 3 per cent from the previous half‑year, with a shift toward selecti Read More
Silver Prices Bleed Today (Feb 18), Check 1 Gram And 1 Kg Rates In Major Cities Across India
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Silver Prices Today Feb 18 2026: Silver prices today witnessed sharp volatility, even as gold slipped, with global cues and currency movements shaping sentiment in the pr 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
Six Senses Fort Barwara launches first transformative Lunar Healing Retreat
Six Senses Fort Barwara has introduced its first-ever Lunar Healing Retreat, an immersive full-day wellness journey designed to align guests with the moon’s natural rhythms. Read More
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Rhode Island hockey arena shooting suspect Robert Dorgan wore miniskirts and heels to work, colleagues say
Robert Dorgan, a 56-year-old father of six who went by Roberta, was an electrician at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine, where colleagues said he shocked co-workers by turning up in “inappropriate” miniskirts and heels. Read More
Uttarakhand achieves 1 GW solar energy capacity boosting green energy push and local jobs
Representative Image
Uttarakhand has crossed a major renewable energy milestone, surpassing 1 gigawatt (GW) of installed solar power capacity. The state’s total installed solar capacity now stands at over 1,027. Read More
Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar will take over as NCP national president on Feb 26: Praful Patel
Sunetra Pawar (PTI image)
GONDIA: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar will take over as the national president of the NCP on February 26, senior party leader Praful Patel said on Wednesday. Read More
‘No Reason To Believe…’: Russian Foreign Ministry Rejects Trump’s Claim On India’s Oil Purchase
Moscow, Feb 18 (PTI) Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said it has “no reason” to believe that India has changed its position on buying Russian oil, which it said is beneficial for both countries and maintains stability in the Read More
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