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Power ministry’s draft policy moots automatic revisions of tariff
NEW DELHI: The power ministry’s draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026, released Wednesday, has proposed an annual reset of tariffs, including an index-linked automatic revision in case the regulator fails to act to ensure Read More
5 traffic offences in a year could bar you from driving
NEW DELHI: Five or more traffic offences in a year and you could be barred from driving for 3 months. Read More
65 student suicides at IITs in 5 yrs, alumni group calls for accountability
MUMBAI: The death of a student by suicide at IIT-Kanpur on Tuesday again swivelled the spotlight on a mental health crisis on the campuses of India’s premier technical institutions: over a dozen young lives lost every year on av Read More
Census to count ‘near endangered’ Kashmir Markhor population to begin in Feb
SRINAGAR: A census to count the elusive Kashmir Markhor, the world’s largest wild mountain goat, will begin in early Feb as J&K’s wildlife department seeks more data on the population of the species that is categorised as ‘near threat Read More
Ahead of key Ladakh meet, Buddhist group meets MoS Home, opposes statehood demand
SRINAGAR: Two weeks ahead of a crucial meeting between Ladakhi representatives and the home ministry’s high-powered committee, a delegation from Zanskar region of Kargil on Wednesday evening met Union minister of state for home Nitya Read More
Archana and Parmeet recall eloping to marry overnight
After 35 years of togetherness, Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi revisited their impulsive decision to elope and get married. The duo opened up candidly about their love story in their new YouTube talk series Pyaar Dosti Hai. Read More
‘Bachchan wouldn’t allow anyone from the industry at his home after 8pm’
Amitabh Bachchan isn’t just loved for his iconic onscreen characters or movies that are so loved over the years, but the actor’s discipline and work ethics are inspiring. Read More
Yuzvendra Chahal, RJ Mahvash unfollow each other on social media?
Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and radio jockey turned influencer RJ Mahvash are back in the limelight after eagle-eyed fans noticed that the two have unfollowed each other on Instagram. Read More
Olivia Dean and Lola Young dominate Brit Award nominations
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Olivia Dean and Lola Young, two of 2025’s biggest breakout stars, dominate the nominations for this year’s Brit Awards, with five each. Read More
Prue Leith leaves The Great British Bake Off
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Dame Prue Leith is to leave The Great British Bake Off after almost a decade as a judge on the show. Read More
Davos 2026: Andhra Pradesh Partners With RMZ Group For Large-Scale Infrastructure Push
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The Government of Andhra Pradesh and RMZ Group on Wednesday announced a strategic investment partnership at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos to de Read More
Trump Makes Big Statement On Greenland At Davos, Calls Denmark ‘Ungrateful’
US President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, took aim at Denmark over Greenland, calling the country “ungrateful” and claiming the US was “stupid” to have returned Greenland after the Second World Read More
IMF Labels India ‘Second-Tier’ In AI; Ashwini Vaishnav’s Befitting Reply At Davos
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Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnav on January 21, 2026, firmly rejected International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalin Read More
Retirement Alert 2026: New NPS and EPF Rules Could Impact Your Savings
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National Pension System (NPS) and Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) remain the two most widely used retirement savings options for non-government employees in India, la Read More
Skoda Kylaq Classic Plus: Is This India’s Most Affordable Automatic SUV?
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Skoda has increased the variant list of the Kylaq do six and improved the value for money quotient for the compact SUV. Read More
Delhi to get luxury Yamuna cruise from February: Minister Kapil Mishra
From February, Delhiites will be able to experience an international-standard luxury cruise on the Yamuna river, with the city government set to launch a 40-seater cruise as part of its riverfront tourism and recreation plan, Delhi Tourism Minist Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils new global brand platform ‘It’s Different Out Here’
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a global innovator in cruise travel with a legacy of nearly six decades, has unveiled its new brand platform, ‘It’s Different Out Here,’ marking a contemporary evolution of its iconic 1990s tagline. Read More
Thailand plans to establish Disneyland to attract more tourists
The Thai government is considering establishing a Disneyland theme park in the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as part of a broader plan to strengthen tourism and transport infrastructure, according to a report by Bangkok Post. Read More
Kaziranga pilots astro-tourism to extend stays without stressing core park areas
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) is promoting astro-tourism as a way to extend visitor stays without adding pressure on the park’s core wildlife habitats, officials said. Read More
Power ministry’s draft policy moots automatic revisions of tariff
NEW DELHI: The power ministry’s draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026, released Wednesday, has proposed an annual reset of tariffs, including an index-linked automatic revision in case the regulator fails to act to ensure Read More
5 traffic offences in a year could bar you from driving
NEW DELHI: Five or more traffic offences in a year and you could be barred from driving for 3 months. Read More
65 student suicides at IITs in 5 yrs, alumni group calls for accountability
MUMBAI: The death of a student by suicide at IIT-Kanpur on Tuesday again swivelled the spotlight on a mental health crisis on the campuses of India’s premier technical institutions: over a dozen young lives lost every year on av Read More
Census to count ‘near endangered’ Kashmir Markhor population to begin in Feb
SRINAGAR: A census to count the elusive Kashmir Markhor, the world’s largest wild mountain goat, will begin in early Feb as J&K’s wildlife department seeks more data on the population of the species that is categorised as ‘near threat Read More
Ahead of key Ladakh meet, Buddhist group meets MoS Home, opposes statehood demand
SRINAGAR: Two weeks ahead of a crucial meeting between Ladakhi representatives and the home ministry’s high-powered committee, a delegation from Zanskar region of Kargil on Wednesday evening met Union minister of state for home Nitya Read More
Archana and Parmeet recall eloping to marry overnight
After 35 years of togetherness, Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi revisited their impulsive decision to elope and get married. The duo opened up candidly about their love story in their new YouTube talk series Pyaar Dosti Hai. Read More
‘Bachchan wouldn’t allow anyone from the industry at his home after 8pm’
Amitabh Bachchan isn’t just loved for his iconic onscreen characters or movies that are so loved over the years, but the actor’s discipline and work ethics are inspiring. Read More
Yuzvendra Chahal, RJ Mahvash unfollow each other on social media?
Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and radio jockey turned influencer RJ Mahvash are back in the limelight after eagle-eyed fans noticed that the two have unfollowed each other on Instagram. Read More
Olivia Dean and Lola Young dominate Brit Award nominations
Just now
ShareSave
Mark SavageMusic correspondent
ShareSave
Getty Images / BBC
Olivia Dean and Lola Young, two of 2025’s biggest breakout stars, dominate the nominations for this year’s Brit Awards, with five each. Read More
Prue Leith leaves The Great British Bake Off
Just now
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ShareSave
Getty Images
Dame Prue Leith is to leave The Great British Bake Off after almost a decade as a judge on the show. Read More
Davos 2026: Andhra Pradesh Partners With RMZ Group For Large-Scale Infrastructure Push
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Government of Andhra Pradesh and RMZ Group on Wednesday announced a strategic investment partnership at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos to de Read More
Trump Makes Big Statement On Greenland At Davos, Calls Denmark ‘Ungrateful’
US President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, took aim at Denmark over Greenland, calling the country “ungrateful” and claiming the US was “stupid” to have returned Greenland after the Second World Read More
IMF Labels India ‘Second-Tier’ In AI; Ashwini Vaishnav’s Befitting Reply At Davos
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnav on January 21, 2026, firmly rejected International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalin Read More
Retirement Alert 2026: New NPS and EPF Rules Could Impact Your Savings
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
National Pension System (NPS) and Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) remain the two most widely used retirement savings options for non-government employees in India, la Read More
Skoda Kylaq Classic Plus: Is This India’s Most Affordable Automatic SUV?
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Skoda has increased the variant list of the Kylaq do six and improved the value for money quotient for the compact SUV. Read More
Delhi to get luxury Yamuna cruise from February: Minister Kapil Mishra
From February, Delhiites will be able to experience an international-standard luxury cruise on the Yamuna river, with the city government set to launch a 40-seater cruise as part of its riverfront tourism and recreation plan, Delhi Tourism Minist Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils new global brand platform ‘It’s Different Out Here’
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a global innovator in cruise travel with a legacy of nearly six decades, has unveiled its new brand platform, ‘It’s Different Out Here,’ marking a contemporary evolution of its iconic 1990s tagline. Read More
Thailand plans to establish Disneyland to attract more tourists
The Thai government is considering establishing a Disneyland theme park in the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as part of a broader plan to strengthen tourism and transport infrastructure, according to a report by Bangkok Post. Read More
Kaziranga pilots astro-tourism to extend stays without stressing core park areas
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) is promoting astro-tourism as a way to extend visitor stays without adding pressure on the park’s core wildlife habitats, officials said. Read More
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Power ministry’s draft policy moots automatic revisions of tariff
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