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From Hype To Help: How AI Is Solving India’s Real Problems
AI is increasingly being used to tackle some of the country’s most persistent development challenges.
AI is often discussed in terms of chatbots, coding assistants, and workplace productivity. Read More
Security on high alert in Jammu & Kashmir: Pakistani drone sighted in Kathua, anti-terror search intensifies in Poonch
File photo: Security forces intensify search operations in Poonch
NEW DELHI: Security forces on Tuesday launched a search operation after a Pakistani drone was spotted hovering over forward villages along the International Border in Read More
Delhi SIR dates extended: BLO visits till August 17, final rolls on October 27
Last date of BLO visit has been extended to August 17 in Delhi (ANI image)
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 of electoral rolls in Delhi, Read More
‘RSS involvement in Sainik Schools increasing’, says Rahul Gandhi; Parl panel chief demands evidence
Rahul Gandhi’s big claim over RSS involvement in Sainik Schools
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reportedly alleged at a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence that the involvement of the RSS, Read More
‘Why the hurry?’ Punjab Assembly opposes E20 policy, alleges Centre acted under US pressure
File photo: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann addresses the House
NEW DELHI: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution opposing the Centre’s E20 ethanol-blended fuel policy, expressing concern that the use of E20 fu Read More
R Madhavan says there are better swimmers in India than Vedaant: ‘Stardom is dangerous’
R Madhavan’s decision to move from Chennai to Dubai during the pandemic was driven not by professional ambitions, but by his son Vedaant’s pursuit of excellence in swimming. Read More
Salman Khan elaborates on why Sohail, Seema headed for divorce: ‘It started with one picture’
As reality show Alliance moves closer to its grand finale, Salman Khan made a special appearance on the latest episode, meeting the contestants and spending time with his brother Sohail Khan. Read More
Keerthy Suresh reveals she stayed awake for 41 hours
National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh has given fans a candid glimpse into her demanding work schedule, revealing that she stayed awake for 41 hours while juggling multiple film shoots across industries. Read More
Mahima Makwana on Musafir Cafe, season 2 hopes, her journey and more: BIG INTERVIEW
Mahima Makwana is soaking in the overwhelming love coming her way for her performance as Preeti in ‘Musafir Cafe‘, a character that has struck a deep emotional chord with audiences. Read More
Mithila Palkar refused to darken skin for Telugu debut ‘Super Subbu’: Report
Mithila Palkar refused to darken her skin by several shades for Super Subbu (Image Credits Instagram and Netflix)
Mithila Palkar, known for the recently released Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Bhooth Bangla’ and Ori Devuda, has o Read More
EPF Wage Ceiling May Rise From Rs 15,000 To Rs 25,000 From April 1, 2027: Report
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Finance Ministry approved increasing EPF salary cap to Rs 25,000.
More employees will gain mandatory provident fund and pension coverage. Read More
From MSMEs To Manufacturing: How India Plans To Become A $5 Trillion Economy
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IMF projects Indian economy reaching USD 5-trillion by FY29.
Government adopted broad growth strategy across key economic sectors. Read More
RBI MPC Meeting Tomorrow: Repo Rate Decision Time, Live Streaming Details And What To Expect
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RBI MPC announces policy, repo rate expected unchanged.
Beyond rates, RBI’s assessment of economy is crucial.
Economists expect pause due to global risks, inflation. Read More
Dalal Street Ends In Red As Sensex Declines 210 Points, Nifty Tests 24,600
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Indian benchmark indices declined Tuesday following a four-day rally.
Broad-based selling affected most sectors; volatility gauges rose. 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
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
From Hype To Help: How AI Is Solving India’s Real Problems
AI is increasingly being used to tackle some of the country’s most persistent development challenges.
AI is often discussed in terms of chatbots, coding assistants, and workplace productivity. Read More
Security on high alert in Jammu & Kashmir: Pakistani drone sighted in Kathua, anti-terror search intensifies in Poonch
File photo: Security forces intensify search operations in Poonch
NEW DELHI: Security forces on Tuesday launched a search operation after a Pakistani drone was spotted hovering over forward villages along the International Border in Read More
Delhi SIR dates extended: BLO visits till August 17, final rolls on October 27
Last date of BLO visit has been extended to August 17 in Delhi (ANI image)
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 of electoral rolls in Delhi, Read More
‘RSS involvement in Sainik Schools increasing’, says Rahul Gandhi; Parl panel chief demands evidence
Rahul Gandhi’s big claim over RSS involvement in Sainik Schools
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reportedly alleged at a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence that the involvement of the RSS, Read More
‘Why the hurry?’ Punjab Assembly opposes E20 policy, alleges Centre acted under US pressure
File photo: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann addresses the House
NEW DELHI: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution opposing the Centre’s E20 ethanol-blended fuel policy, expressing concern that the use of E20 fu Read More
R Madhavan says there are better swimmers in India than Vedaant: ‘Stardom is dangerous’
R Madhavan’s decision to move from Chennai to Dubai during the pandemic was driven not by professional ambitions, but by his son Vedaant’s pursuit of excellence in swimming. Read More
Salman Khan elaborates on why Sohail, Seema headed for divorce: ‘It started with one picture’
As reality show Alliance moves closer to its grand finale, Salman Khan made a special appearance on the latest episode, meeting the contestants and spending time with his brother Sohail Khan. Read More
Keerthy Suresh reveals she stayed awake for 41 hours
National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh has given fans a candid glimpse into her demanding work schedule, revealing that she stayed awake for 41 hours while juggling multiple film shoots across industries. Read More
Mahima Makwana on Musafir Cafe, season 2 hopes, her journey and more: BIG INTERVIEW
Mahima Makwana is soaking in the overwhelming love coming her way for her performance as Preeti in ‘Musafir Cafe‘, a character that has struck a deep emotional chord with audiences. Read More
Mithila Palkar refused to darken skin for Telugu debut ‘Super Subbu’: Report
Mithila Palkar refused to darken her skin by several shades for Super Subbu (Image Credits Instagram and Netflix)
Mithila Palkar, known for the recently released Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Bhooth Bangla’ and Ori Devuda, has o Read More
EPF Wage Ceiling May Rise From Rs 15,000 To Rs 25,000 From April 1, 2027: Report
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Finance Ministry approved increasing EPF salary cap to Rs 25,000.
More employees will gain mandatory provident fund and pension coverage. Read More
From MSMEs To Manufacturing: How India Plans To Become A $5 Trillion Economy
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
IMF projects Indian economy reaching USD 5-trillion by FY29.
Government adopted broad growth strategy across key economic sectors. Read More
RBI MPC Meeting Tomorrow: Repo Rate Decision Time, Live Streaming Details And What To Expect
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
RBI MPC announces policy, repo rate expected unchanged.
Beyond rates, RBI’s assessment of economy is crucial.
Economists expect pause due to global risks, inflation. Read More
Dalal Street Ends In Red As Sensex Declines 210 Points, Nifty Tests 24,600
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian benchmark indices declined Tuesday following a four-day rally.
Broad-based selling affected most sectors; volatility gauges rose. 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
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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Iran war depletes US missile stocks, raises concerns over readiness for China
​US Army has used up most of its long-range precision missile stockpiles in the Iran war, raising concerns over readiness for potential conflicts with China, Reuters report. Read More
Meet Darshan Magdum, Indian member of US boy band, who finally gets O-1 visa and the Internet is behind it
Darshan Magdum announces to his band members in the US that he got his O-1 visa.
Darshan Magdum, an Indian vocalist, called his band members in the US on FaceTime to announce that his visa has been approved. Read More
What is ‘Operation Fortress’? Reform UK’s military plan to stop migrants crossing English Channel
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unveiled ‘Operation Fortress’. Read More
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