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Historic first for Mizoram’s ZPM as K Laltluangkima enters Rajya Sabha
Laltluangkima got 26 votes in the 40-member assembly. (IANS file photo)
NEW DELHI: Mizoram’s ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) on Thursday created history by securing its first-ever representation in the Rajya Sabha. Read More
78% Indians upbeat about economy; jobs, corruption top concerns: Survey
IPSOS REPORT
Urban Indians continue to display strong confidence in both the country’s future and economy even as pessimism dominates much of the world, according to the latest Ipsos What Worries the World report for May 2026. Read More
Karnataka MLC polls: Congress wins 5 seats amid cross-voting; BJP gets 2 seats
This was first electoral contest since DK Shivakumar assumed CM office. Read More
PM Modi pitches India as global technology and AI hub at VivaTech 2026 in Paris
PM at VivaTech (ANI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday showcased India’s technological transformation and innovation ecosystem at VivaTech 2026 in Paris, positioning the country as a global hub for artificial intelligen Read More
‘How can rights of 150 million users be curtailed’: Delhi HC questions Centre over Telegram ban for NEET retest
The Centre defended the move, arguing that Telegram’s architecture makes it uniquely vulnerable to misuse. Read More
Samantha opens up about drastic weight loss, living with myositis
Samantha Ruth Prabhu opens up about drastic weight loss, living with myositis: ‘It’s not like I don’t want to eat, I can’t eat’ (Image credits: Instagram)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has spoken about the reason Read More
Saif Ali Khan pays tribute to father Tiger Pataudi at Winchester College, unveils plaque
Actor Saif Ali Khan paid a heartfelt tribute to his father, the late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, popularly known as Tiger Pataudi, during a special ceremony at Winchester College in the United Kingdom. Read More
When Arvind Swamy walked away from films to build a 3300 crore empire
Arvind Swamy is one of the very few actors who has managed to forge a successful career outside the limelight. He rose to fame in the 1990s with hit films such as Roja, Bombay, and Minsara Kanavu. Read More
Dhanush’s ‘D55’ is titled ‘OM’; intense title teaser out now
D55 titled ‘OM’
After months of curiosity, Dhanush’s much-awaited 55th film has finally received its official title. Read More
3 Idiots sequel: Rajkumar reveals Rancho, Farhan, Raju are now dealing with mid-life crisis
Rajkumar Hirani confirmed that the ‘3 Idiots’ sequel is still in the scripting stage and will focus on Rancho, Farhan and Raju dealing with mid-life crisis, 15-20 years later. Read More
Quote Of The Day | Why Ratan Tata Believed Mindset Is The Key To Success
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Ratan Tata’s quote likens negative mindset to rust destroying iron.
Internal negativity and self-doubt hinder success more than external obstacles. Read More
EPFO Interest Rate Unchanged At 8.25%; Here’s When Members May Get The Credit
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Government ratified 8.25% EPF interest rate for 2025-26.
Finance Ministry approved EPFO’s fixed 8.25% interest rate. Read More
Oil Shock Ahead? Crisil Sees India’s Current Account Deficit Climbing To 2.2%
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s CAD projected to rise to 2.2% by FY27.
Elevated energy prices, $90-95, will impact trade balance.
Exports accelerated 18%, imports surged 20.6% in May. Read More
Rupee Erases Early Losses To Close Higher Amid US-Iran Breakthrough
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US-Iran peace agreement boosted global market sentiments positively.
Rupee gained 14 paise, settling at 94.36 against dollar. Read More
Food Prices, Growth And Inflation: The Hidden Risks Of A Longer El Niño
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Fitch predicts El Niño will persist until early 2027.
This threatens global food output and increased inflation. Read More
No Plus One Required: The Rise of the Indian Woman Who Travels Alone and Loves It
A profound shift in travel is sweeping how Indian women travel. Read More
Cordelia Cruises to launch IPO on June 23 to raise over Rs 585 cr
Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited, operator of the domestic cruise player Cordelia Cruises, has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 23 to raise Rs 585 crore to fund the next phase of growth for the company. Read More
Why Indian travellers are returning to festivals instead of destinations?
For decades, outbound travel from India was largely centred around destinations—visiting iconic landmarks, ticking countries off bucket lists and pursuing traditional sightseeing itineraries. Today, that model is rapidly evolving. Read More
Telangana, South Africa to cooperate in skilled workforce, medical tourism
Telangana and South Africa have agreed to cooperate in the fields of education, medical tourism and investments.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and C. Read More
Uttarakhand Tourism promotes Tons Valley as emerging adventure tourism hub
Uttarakhand Tourism has announced a strategic initiative to position the Tons Valley as one of India’s emerging adventure tourism destinations, strengthening the state’s portfolio beyond its established pilgrimage and mountain tourism Read More
Historic first for Mizoram’s ZPM as K Laltluangkima enters Rajya Sabha
Laltluangkima got 26 votes in the 40-member assembly. (IANS file photo)
NEW DELHI: Mizoram’s ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) on Thursday created history by securing its first-ever representation in the Rajya Sabha. Read More
78% Indians upbeat about economy; jobs, corruption top concerns: Survey
IPSOS REPORT
Urban Indians continue to display strong confidence in both the country’s future and economy even as pessimism dominates much of the world, according to the latest Ipsos What Worries the World report for May 2026. Read More
Karnataka MLC polls: Congress wins 5 seats amid cross-voting; BJP gets 2 seats
This was first electoral contest since DK Shivakumar assumed CM office. Read More
PM Modi pitches India as global technology and AI hub at VivaTech 2026 in Paris
PM at VivaTech (ANI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday showcased India’s technological transformation and innovation ecosystem at VivaTech 2026 in Paris, positioning the country as a global hub for artificial intelligen Read More
‘How can rights of 150 million users be curtailed’: Delhi HC questions Centre over Telegram ban for NEET retest
The Centre defended the move, arguing that Telegram’s architecture makes it uniquely vulnerable to misuse. Read More
Samantha opens up about drastic weight loss, living with myositis
Samantha Ruth Prabhu opens up about drastic weight loss, living with myositis: ‘It’s not like I don’t want to eat, I can’t eat’ (Image credits: Instagram)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has spoken about the reason Read More
Saif Ali Khan pays tribute to father Tiger Pataudi at Winchester College, unveils plaque
Actor Saif Ali Khan paid a heartfelt tribute to his father, the late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, popularly known as Tiger Pataudi, during a special ceremony at Winchester College in the United Kingdom. Read More
When Arvind Swamy walked away from films to build a 3300 crore empire
Arvind Swamy is one of the very few actors who has managed to forge a successful career outside the limelight. He rose to fame in the 1990s with hit films such as Roja, Bombay, and Minsara Kanavu. Read More
Dhanush’s ‘D55’ is titled ‘OM’; intense title teaser out now
D55 titled ‘OM’
After months of curiosity, Dhanush’s much-awaited 55th film has finally received its official title. Read More
3 Idiots sequel: Rajkumar reveals Rancho, Farhan, Raju are now dealing with mid-life crisis
Rajkumar Hirani confirmed that the ‘3 Idiots’ sequel is still in the scripting stage and will focus on Rancho, Farhan and Raju dealing with mid-life crisis, 15-20 years later. Read More
Quote Of The Day | Why Ratan Tata Believed Mindset Is The Key To Success
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Ratan Tata’s quote likens negative mindset to rust destroying iron.
Internal negativity and self-doubt hinder success more than external obstacles. Read More
EPFO Interest Rate Unchanged At 8.25%; Here’s When Members May Get The Credit
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Government ratified 8.25% EPF interest rate for 2025-26.
Finance Ministry approved EPFO’s fixed 8.25% interest rate. Read More
Oil Shock Ahead? Crisil Sees India’s Current Account Deficit Climbing To 2.2%
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s CAD projected to rise to 2.2% by FY27.
Elevated energy prices, $90-95, will impact trade balance.
Exports accelerated 18%, imports surged 20.6% in May. Read More
Rupee Erases Early Losses To Close Higher Amid US-Iran Breakthrough
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
US-Iran peace agreement boosted global market sentiments positively.
Rupee gained 14 paise, settling at 94.36 against dollar. Read More
Food Prices, Growth And Inflation: The Hidden Risks Of A Longer El Niño
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Fitch predicts El Niño will persist until early 2027.
This threatens global food output and increased inflation. Read More
No Plus One Required: The Rise of the Indian Woman Who Travels Alone and Loves It
A profound shift in travel is sweeping how Indian women travel. Read More
Cordelia Cruises to launch IPO on June 23 to raise over Rs 585 cr
Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited, operator of the domestic cruise player Cordelia Cruises, has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 23 to raise Rs 585 crore to fund the next phase of growth for the company. Read More
Why Indian travellers are returning to festivals instead of destinations?
For decades, outbound travel from India was largely centred around destinations—visiting iconic landmarks, ticking countries off bucket lists and pursuing traditional sightseeing itineraries. Today, that model is rapidly evolving. Read More
Telangana, South Africa to cooperate in skilled workforce, medical tourism
Telangana and South Africa have agreed to cooperate in the fields of education, medical tourism and investments.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and C. Read More
Uttarakhand Tourism promotes Tons Valley as emerging adventure tourism hub
Uttarakhand Tourism has announced a strategic initiative to position the Tons Valley as one of India’s emerging adventure tourism destinations, strengthening the state’s portfolio beyond its established pilgrimage and mountain tourism Read More
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Why can’t a marijuana user own gun? US Supreme Court backs Texas man
The man argued against a 1968 law barring guns from anyone who uses drugs illegally (AP Photo/File)
The United States Supreme Court on Thursday issued a unanimous ruling siding with a Texas-based marijuana user who wants to legally Read More
Samantha opens up about drastic weight loss, living with myositis
Samantha Ruth Prabhu opens up about drastic weight loss, living with myositis: ‘It’s not like I don’t want to eat, I can’t eat’ (Image credits: Instagram)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has spoken about the reason Read More
Saif Ali Khan pays tribute to father Tiger Pataudi at Winchester College, unveils plaque
Actor Saif Ali Khan paid a heartfelt tribute to his father, the late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, popularly known as Tiger Pataudi, during a special ceremony at Winchester College in the United Kingdom. Read More
When Arvind Swamy walked away from films to build a 3300 crore empire
Arvind Swamy is one of the very few actors who has managed to forge a successful career outside the limelight. He rose to fame in the 1990s with hit films such as Roja, Bombay, and Minsara Kanavu. Read More
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