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‘Students are not terrorists, they are the future’: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke asks govt to stop targeting protesters
CJP protest in New Delhi (PTI image)
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday urged the government to stop targeting students who participated in the nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper Read More
‘No abnormality found in AI Dreamliner fuel control switch locking mechanism’: Govt
The switches — which control fuel supply to engines — have been under scrutiny following AI 171 which crashed within seconds of taking off from Ahmedabad last June. Read More
Half of country’s chief ministers face criminal cases: ADR-NEW Report
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CHENNAI: A report released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and the National Election Watch (NEW) has revealed that nearly half of the country’s chief ministers face criminal cases. Read More
Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on student protests trigger Parliament showdown: What happened next
NEW DELHI: Amid repeated disruptions, sloganeering and adjournments, the Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to impose stricter punishment for paper leaks Read More
The Republic of discontent: Seven decades of student revolt in India
How student protests spark ignite national movements and shape politics
BENGALURU: In May 2026, the Chief Justice of India made an offhand, dismissive remark about unemployed young Indians being like cockroaches. Read More
Simran wins hearts as she fulfills differently abled girl’s dream
Actress Simran has once again reminded fans why she continues to enjoy immense love beyond the silver screen. Read More
HC restrains calling Rajesh Khanna’s bungalow ‘haunted’ or ‘cursed’
The Bombay High Court has restrained media organizations and online platforms from referring to the ‘Ashirwad’ bungalow in Bandra, once owned by late Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna, as “cursed,” “haun Read More
CM Vijay mobbed by massive crowd during Chennai Metro visit
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay was once again seen experiencing his incredible fan power when he appeared in public in Chennai. Read More
Rishi cried “like a baby,” but Amitabh didn’t attend Mukri’s funeral, recalls his daughter
Mukri’s daughter Naseem revealed Amitabh Bachchan never visited or attended her father’s funeral in 2000, calling it “filmo ki dosti.” Jaya Bachchan also stayed away. Read More
BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo
Steven McIntosh
Entertainment reporter
27 minutes ago
Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo have been cancelled by the BBC, as the corporation makes further financial savings. Read More
Top 5 Highest Dividend-Paying Stocks In FY26: Do You Own Any?
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Five Indian companies recorded highest dividend yields in FY26.
Vedanta led with 13.13% yield, distributing Rs 34 per share.
Angel One (8.16%) and JSW Dulux (7. Read More
Rule Changes From August 1, 2026: LPG Prices, Bank Holidays, Tatkal Tickets, ITR, And More
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Monthly revisions for LPG, aviation fuel prices take effect.
Railway Tatkal booking, bank holidays affect consumer services. Read More
One In Three Finfluencers Recommend Stocks, But Only 6.3% Are SEBI-Registered: Report
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Majority of finfluencers unregistered despite offering explicit stock recommendations.
Many finfluencers inadequately disclose conflicts of interest and partnerships. Read More
India’s Industrial Output Rises 7.3% In June As Manufacturing Growth Strengthens: Report
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s industrial output expanded 7.3% year-on-year in June.
Manufacturing expanded 7.8% in June, with 19 subsectors gaining.
Q1 FY27 industrial output rose 5. Read More
Stock Markets End Higher As Sensex Rises Over 800 Points Nifty Tests 24,300
Sagarika Chakraborty is a Senior Copy Editor at ABP Live English, where she handles business coverage and key developments in general news, while also actively chasing breaking stories. 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
Magnicity unveils reimagined Euromast to boost Rotterdam’s appeal for international travellers
Magnicity has unveiled the newly renovated Euromast in Rotterdam, introducing a refreshed visitor experience that combines immersive attractions, upgraded hospitality and panoramic views of the Dutch city. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line upgrades Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem with new guest experiences
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled a series of new onboard enhancements for Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem, introducing upgraded wellness facilities, new adults-only spaces and additional guest amenities across both ships. Read More
‘Students are not terrorists, they are the future’: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke asks govt to stop targeting protesters
CJP protest in New Delhi (PTI image)
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday urged the government to stop targeting students who participated in the nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper Read More
‘No abnormality found in AI Dreamliner fuel control switch locking mechanism’: Govt
The switches — which control fuel supply to engines — have been under scrutiny following AI 171 which crashed within seconds of taking off from Ahmedabad last June. Read More
Half of country’s chief ministers face criminal cases: ADR-NEW Report
Representative image
CHENNAI: A report released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and the National Election Watch (NEW) has revealed that nearly half of the country’s chief ministers face criminal cases. Read More
Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on student protests trigger Parliament showdown: What happened next
NEW DELHI: Amid repeated disruptions, sloganeering and adjournments, the Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to impose stricter punishment for paper leaks Read More
The Republic of discontent: Seven decades of student revolt in India
How student protests spark ignite national movements and shape politics
BENGALURU: In May 2026, the Chief Justice of India made an offhand, dismissive remark about unemployed young Indians being like cockroaches. Read More
Simran wins hearts as she fulfills differently abled girl’s dream
Actress Simran has once again reminded fans why she continues to enjoy immense love beyond the silver screen. Read More
HC restrains calling Rajesh Khanna’s bungalow ‘haunted’ or ‘cursed’
The Bombay High Court has restrained media organizations and online platforms from referring to the ‘Ashirwad’ bungalow in Bandra, once owned by late Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna, as “cursed,” “haun Read More
CM Vijay mobbed by massive crowd during Chennai Metro visit
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay was once again seen experiencing his incredible fan power when he appeared in public in Chennai. Read More
Rishi cried “like a baby,” but Amitabh didn’t attend Mukri’s funeral, recalls his daughter
Mukri’s daughter Naseem revealed Amitabh Bachchan never visited or attended her father’s funeral in 2000, calling it “filmo ki dosti.” Jaya Bachchan also stayed away. Read More
BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo
Steven McIntosh
Entertainment reporter
27 minutes ago
Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo have been cancelled by the BBC, as the corporation makes further financial savings. Read More
Top 5 Highest Dividend-Paying Stocks In FY26: Do You Own Any?
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Five Indian companies recorded highest dividend yields in FY26.
Vedanta led with 13.13% yield, distributing Rs 34 per share.
Angel One (8.16%) and JSW Dulux (7. Read More
Rule Changes From August 1, 2026: LPG Prices, Bank Holidays, Tatkal Tickets, ITR, And More
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Monthly revisions for LPG, aviation fuel prices take effect.
Railway Tatkal booking, bank holidays affect consumer services. Read More
One In Three Finfluencers Recommend Stocks, But Only 6.3% Are SEBI-Registered: Report
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Majority of finfluencers unregistered despite offering explicit stock recommendations.
Many finfluencers inadequately disclose conflicts of interest and partnerships. Read More
India’s Industrial Output Rises 7.3% In June As Manufacturing Growth Strengthens: Report
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s industrial output expanded 7.3% year-on-year in June.
Manufacturing expanded 7.8% in June, with 19 subsectors gaining.
Q1 FY27 industrial output rose 5. Read More
Stock Markets End Higher As Sensex Rises Over 800 Points Nifty Tests 24,300
Sagarika Chakraborty is a Senior Copy Editor at ABP Live English, where she handles business coverage and key developments in general news, while also actively chasing breaking stories. 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
Magnicity unveils reimagined Euromast to boost Rotterdam’s appeal for international travellers
Magnicity has unveiled the newly renovated Euromast in Rotterdam, introducing a refreshed visitor experience that combines immersive attractions, upgraded hospitality and panoramic views of the Dutch city. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line upgrades Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem with new guest experiences
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled a series of new onboard enhancements for Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem, introducing upgraded wellness facilities, new adults-only spaces and additional guest amenities across both ships. Read More
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Scientists changed the fats in honeybees’ diets before pesticide exposure; survival rose to 90%, compared with below 50% on other diets
Bee (Representative image)
A new Penn State study suggests that honey bees may be better able to withstand pesticide exposure when their diet contains more polyunsaturated fatty acids, a type of fat commonly associated with healthy Read More
‘Students are not terrorists, they are the future’: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke asks govt to stop targeting protesters
CJP protest in New Delhi (PTI image)
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday urged the government to stop targeting students who participated in the nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper Read More
‘No abnormality found in AI Dreamliner fuel control switch locking mechanism’: Govt
The switches — which control fuel supply to engines — have been under scrutiny following AI 171 which crashed within seconds of taking off from Ahmedabad last June. Read More
Half of country’s chief ministers face criminal cases: ADR-NEW Report
Representative image
CHENNAI: A report released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and the National Election Watch (NEW) has revealed that nearly half of the country’s chief ministers face criminal cases. Read More
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