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DRDO conducts Pinaka test: Maiden long-range guided rocket tested in Odisha; meets textbook precision
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NEW DELHI: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120). Read More
Planning New Year Travel? Dense Fog Across North India May Disrupt Journeys | Check Forecast
Dense fog disrupted flights and trains across Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Northeast India, stranding thousands at Airports and Railway stations. Read More
IndiGo Raises Pilot Allowances From Jan 1 Amid Flight Crisis And Pilot Discontent
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IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has announced a major salary revision for pilots following operational challenges and a recent crisis of flight cancellations. Read More
Dense Fog Impacts Flight Operations; SpiceJet, IndiGo Issue Advisory
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Airlines including IndiGo and SpiceJet on Monday issued travel advisories as foggy conditions and “bad weather” disrupted flight movements across several parts o Read More
2025 a year of flip flops in SC, it overturns many orders, including on Aravali, within weeks & months
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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court’s decision on Monday — its last working day of 2025 — to stay its own 40-day-old order on the Aravali controversy was only the latest in a series of flip flops witnessed in the year, during which o Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ BO day 25 Vs ‘TMMTMTTMera’ day 5
The roar of Ranveer Singh and his ‘Dhurandhar’ is only growing louder with every passing day. Read More
Nagarjuna: ‘I am glad my sons have found their happiness’
The countdown to 2026 has begun, and everyone is scrolling through the 2025 album, revisiting the journey of the year. Read More
SRK beams with pride, AbRam shines on school stage
A heartwarming video of Shah Rukh Khan as proud dad went viral: son AbRam lit up the school stage in a green kurta, performing confidently. SRK beamed in black bandana, Gauri smiled beside him. Read More
Claudia teases ‘extraordinary’ Traitors twist as fans speculate about new red cloak
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Viewers have been sharing their theories on social media after a teaser released on Christmas Day showed a figure wearing a red cloak, in a departure from th Read More
2026 will have some of the best TV in years – here are the highlights
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It looks like 2026 could give us some of the best TV in years, although with scheduling plans often only being made public weeks before transmission, it’s impossible Read More
Why The Rupee Fell To 89.98 Against The Dollar Despite Rising Forex Reserves
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The rupee depreciated eight paise to close at 89. Read More
India Surpasses Japan In GDP Rankings, Eyes No.3 Spot By 2030
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With GDP valued at $4. Read More
Dalal Street Witnesses Significant Losses As Sensex Declines Over 312 Points, Nifty Tests 26K
The Indian benchmark indices observed significant losses on Monday as the Sensex declined over 312 points to close at 84,728.92 and the Nifty fell more than 90 points to end trade at 25,951.90. Read More
ABP Live Deep Dive: Silver Is On Fire In 2025 And China’s Next Move Could Push Prices Further
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ABP Live Deep Dive: Silver prices have been on a blistering run in 2025, turning the metal into one of the strongest-performing assets of the year. Read More
Which Crypto To Buy While BTC Is Stalling Around $85K
When Bitcoin (BTC) pauses near major price levels, attention often shifts toward emerging opportunities that are not yet tied to short-term market swings. Read More
Pithoragarh opens its first dedicated Astro-Tourism observatory
In a major step towards strengthening science-driven and sustainable tourism, the District Tourism Department, Pithoragarh, in partnership with Starscapes Experiences Pvt. Ltd. Read More
Will weddings, travel drive India’s hotel sector to new heights in H2 FY26?
As domestic travelers seek luxury experiences and international tourists return, Rajasthan is set to reinforce its position as a preferred destination for culture, luxury, and leisure. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line charts expansive Caribbean and Mexico-focused winter deployment for 2027–28
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its 2027–28 northern hemisphere winter deployment, rolling out more than 320 new sailings across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and the Mexican Riviera, marking one of the cruise line’s most extensive sea Read More
Asia Pacific cements role as global travel growth engine as Collinson expands lounge network
Asia Pacific (APAC) is emerging as one of the strongest growth drivers in global travel, supported by rising outbound demand from India and Southeast Asia, according to new data from Collinson International. Read More
DRDO conducts Pinaka test: Maiden long-range guided rocket tested in Odisha; meets textbook precision
Photo: PTI
NEW DELHI: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120). Read More
Planning New Year Travel? Dense Fog Across North India May Disrupt Journeys | Check Forecast
Dense fog disrupted flights and trains across Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Northeast India, stranding thousands at Airports and Railway stations. Read More
IndiGo Raises Pilot Allowances From Jan 1 Amid Flight Crisis And Pilot Discontent
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has announced a major salary revision for pilots following operational challenges and a recent crisis of flight cancellations. Read More
Dense Fog Impacts Flight Operations; SpiceJet, IndiGo Issue Advisory
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Airlines including IndiGo and SpiceJet on Monday issued travel advisories as foggy conditions and “bad weather” disrupted flight movements across several parts o Read More
2025 a year of flip flops in SC, it overturns many orders, including on Aravali, within weeks & months
Image: ANI
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court’s decision on Monday — its last working day of 2025 — to stay its own 40-day-old order on the Aravali controversy was only the latest in a series of flip flops witnessed in the year, during which o Read More
‘Dhurandhar’ BO day 25 Vs ‘TMMTMTTMera’ day 5
The roar of Ranveer Singh and his ‘Dhurandhar’ is only growing louder with every passing day. Read More
Nagarjuna: ‘I am glad my sons have found their happiness’
The countdown to 2026 has begun, and everyone is scrolling through the 2025 album, revisiting the journey of the year. Read More
SRK beams with pride, AbRam shines on school stage
A heartwarming video of Shah Rukh Khan as proud dad went viral: son AbRam lit up the school stage in a green kurta, performing confidently. SRK beamed in black bandana, Gauri smiled beside him. Read More
Claudia teases ‘extraordinary’ Traitors twist as fans speculate about new red cloak
23 minutes ago
ShareSave
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
ShareSave
BBC
Viewers have been sharing their theories on social media after a teaser released on Christmas Day showed a figure wearing a red cloak, in a departure from th Read More
2026 will have some of the best TV in years – here are the highlights
Just now
ShareSave
ShareSave
The Ink Factory/BBC/Amazon/Des Willie
It looks like 2026 could give us some of the best TV in years, although with scheduling plans often only being made public weeks before transmission, it’s impossible Read More
Why The Rupee Fell To 89.98 Against The Dollar Despite Rising Forex Reserves
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The rupee depreciated eight paise to close at 89. Read More
India Surpasses Japan In GDP Rankings, Eyes No.3 Spot By 2030
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
With GDP valued at $4. Read More
Dalal Street Witnesses Significant Losses As Sensex Declines Over 312 Points, Nifty Tests 26K
The Indian benchmark indices observed significant losses on Monday as the Sensex declined over 312 points to close at 84,728.92 and the Nifty fell more than 90 points to end trade at 25,951.90. Read More
ABP Live Deep Dive: Silver Is On Fire In 2025 And China’s Next Move Could Push Prices Further
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
ABP Live Deep Dive: Silver prices have been on a blistering run in 2025, turning the metal into one of the strongest-performing assets of the year. Read More
Which Crypto To Buy While BTC Is Stalling Around $85K
When Bitcoin (BTC) pauses near major price levels, attention often shifts toward emerging opportunities that are not yet tied to short-term market swings. Read More
Pithoragarh opens its first dedicated Astro-Tourism observatory
In a major step towards strengthening science-driven and sustainable tourism, the District Tourism Department, Pithoragarh, in partnership with Starscapes Experiences Pvt. Ltd. Read More
Will weddings, travel drive India’s hotel sector to new heights in H2 FY26?
As domestic travelers seek luxury experiences and international tourists return, Rajasthan is set to reinforce its position as a preferred destination for culture, luxury, and leisure. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line charts expansive Caribbean and Mexico-focused winter deployment for 2027–28
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its 2027–28 northern hemisphere winter deployment, rolling out more than 320 new sailings across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and the Mexican Riviera, marking one of the cruise line’s most extensive sea Read More
Asia Pacific cements role as global travel growth engine as Collinson expands lounge network
Asia Pacific (APAC) is emerging as one of the strongest growth drivers in global travel, supported by rising outbound demand from India and Southeast Asia, according to new data from Collinson International. Read More
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Explained: Minority Safety, Political Churn & Growing Uncertainty Ahead Of Bangladesh Elections
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Bangladesh will hold its next general election on February 12, 2026, alongside a nationwide referendum, marking a crucial political moment after months of instability. Read More
Russia Claims Drone Attack On Putin’s Residence; Ukraine Rejects Allegation, Zelensky Calls It ‘Fabrication’
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