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Sudden drop in altitude: Flyers injured as Air India’s Phuket-Delhi flight encounters turbulence
Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced turbulence-related event during cruise. Read More
AAP protest E20 petrol policy: Kejriwal, Sisodia stage sit-in after march to PM Modi’s residence stopped
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and other party leaders stopped from marching to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. Read More
HC to FDA: Why was license suspended despite 100% compliance? Who will pay for losses?
MUMBAI: “Who will give the petitioner damages for the loss he has suffered each day? Read More
‘Promoting enmity, provoking riot’: What are the 9 charges against Udhayanidhi Stalin over Trisha remarks
Police detained Udhayanidhi from his Chennai residence on Tuesday morning before taking him to Thanjavur
NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister and leader of the opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin has been booked under multi Read More
Centre summons Meta’s global team on August 5-6 to raise CSAM, AI concerns
PM Modi Facebook post row
NEW DELHI: The Centre will raise a range of concerns with Meta’s global team during its meeting in India on August 5 and 6, including the platform’s handling of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abu Read More
Ariana Grande says decision to step back ‘was not reactive or impulsive’
Getty Images
Emma Saunders
Culture reporter
2 hours ago
Ariana Grande has spoken for the first time since her publicist announced over the weekend that the singer would be “taking a step back from visibility& Read More
Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
3 August 2026
Updated 3 hours ago
Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 after a short illness, his family said. Read More
Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but ‘scrutiny’ will linger
Katia Temkin
Ian Youngs
Culture reporter
9 hours ago
Three years ago, Ariana Grande made a plea for people not to comment about her body. Read More
Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66
Corbis via Getty Images
Emma Saunders
Culture reporter
3 August 2026
Updated 20 minutes ago
Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has died aged 66 after a short illness, his family has announced. Read More
Funeral to be held for Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard
Getty Images
Fiona Murray
BBC News NI
3 hours ago
The funeral is due to be held later for Oscar-winning Irish singer and songwriter Glen Hansard who died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin last week. Read More
Gold Silver Rate Today (Aug 4): Metals Soar, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More
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Gold and silver prices advanced, awaiting US labor data.
Geopolitical tensions and robust industrial demand supported prices. Read More
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Who Can Get Rs 2,500 A Month? Check Eligibility, Documents And How To Apply
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Delhi’s Lakshmi Yojana offers Rs 2,500 monthly to eligible women.
Eligibility requires age 21-60, Delhi residency, low income. Read More
HDFC Mid Cap Fund Vs Nippon India Growth: 5 Things Investors Should Compare Before Investing
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Mid-cap funds offer growth from medium-sized companies; suit long-term investors.
HDFC, Nippon India mid-cap funds show varied returns over time. Read More
Centre Raises Windfall Tax On Fuel Exports: Here’s The Latest Petrol, Diesel And CNG Rates Across India
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Centre raises windfall taxes on petrol, diesel, and ATF exports.
New duties: Petrol Rs 3.5, Diesel Rs 25.5, ATF Rs 22. Read More
Hyundai Bayon SUV Confirmed: New Victoris-Rivalling CNG SUV To Boost Market Share
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Hyundai Bayon SUV positioned between Creta and Venue models.
Petrol, CNG powertrains expected, rivalling Maruti Suzuki Vitara. 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
Sudden drop in altitude: Flyers injured as Air India’s Phuket-Delhi flight encounters turbulence
Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced turbulence-related event during cruise. Read More
AAP protest E20 petrol policy: Kejriwal, Sisodia stage sit-in after march to PM Modi’s residence stopped
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and other party leaders stopped from marching to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. Read More
HC to FDA: Why was license suspended despite 100% compliance? Who will pay for losses?
MUMBAI: “Who will give the petitioner damages for the loss he has suffered each day? Read More
‘Promoting enmity, provoking riot’: What are the 9 charges against Udhayanidhi Stalin over Trisha remarks
Police detained Udhayanidhi from his Chennai residence on Tuesday morning before taking him to Thanjavur
NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister and leader of the opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin has been booked under multi Read More
Centre summons Meta’s global team on August 5-6 to raise CSAM, AI concerns
PM Modi Facebook post row
NEW DELHI: The Centre will raise a range of concerns with Meta’s global team during its meeting in India on August 5 and 6, including the platform’s handling of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abu Read More
Ariana Grande says decision to step back ‘was not reactive or impulsive’
Getty Images
Emma Saunders
Culture reporter
2 hours ago
Ariana Grande has spoken for the first time since her publicist announced over the weekend that the singer would be “taking a step back from visibility& Read More
Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
3 August 2026
Updated 3 hours ago
Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 after a short illness, his family said. Read More
Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but ‘scrutiny’ will linger
Katia Temkin
Ian Youngs
Culture reporter
9 hours ago
Three years ago, Ariana Grande made a plea for people not to comment about her body. Read More
Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66
Corbis via Getty Images
Emma Saunders
Culture reporter
3 August 2026
Updated 20 minutes ago
Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has died aged 66 after a short illness, his family has announced. Read More
Funeral to be held for Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard
Getty Images
Fiona Murray
BBC News NI
3 hours ago
The funeral is due to be held later for Oscar-winning Irish singer and songwriter Glen Hansard who died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin last week. Read More
Gold Silver Rate Today (Aug 4): Metals Soar, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Gold and silver prices advanced, awaiting US labor data.
Geopolitical tensions and robust industrial demand supported prices. Read More
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Who Can Get Rs 2,500 A Month? Check Eligibility, Documents And How To Apply
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Delhi’s Lakshmi Yojana offers Rs 2,500 monthly to eligible women.
Eligibility requires age 21-60, Delhi residency, low income. Read More
HDFC Mid Cap Fund Vs Nippon India Growth: 5 Things Investors Should Compare Before Investing
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Mid-cap funds offer growth from medium-sized companies; suit long-term investors.
HDFC, Nippon India mid-cap funds show varied returns over time. Read More
Centre Raises Windfall Tax On Fuel Exports: Here’s The Latest Petrol, Diesel And CNG Rates Across India
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Centre raises windfall taxes on petrol, diesel, and ATF exports.
New duties: Petrol Rs 3.5, Diesel Rs 25.5, ATF Rs 22. Read More
Hyundai Bayon SUV Confirmed: New Victoris-Rivalling CNG SUV To Boost Market Share
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Hyundai Bayon SUV positioned between Creta and Venue models.
Petrol, CNG powertrains expected, rivalling Maruti Suzuki Vitara. 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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Mark Zuckerberg’s wife invested $125 million in a school for the disadvantaged; now she is closing it to focus on AI
The Primary School, offering tuition-free education to low-income families, has officially closed, impacting around 540 children who depended on its support. Read More
Europe’s shrinking rivers have hit shipping, power and tourism
Europe’s shrinking Donbe river has hit power supply, transport and businesses
Europe’s major rivers are shrinking as extreme heat and drought continue across the continent, creating several issues. Read More
Countries with most black mambas: From South Africa to Kenya, where the deadly snake is found
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Ask most people to name Africa’s deadliest snake, and the black mamba usually comes up first. Read More
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