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Cloudburst damages structures in Kishtwar; rain halts Amarnath Yatra
JAMMU: Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in Chatroo area of J&K’s Kishtwar district early Saturday damaged shops and houses, inundated the main market with boulders, mud and slush, damaged Kishtwar–Chatroo–Sinthan national highwa Read More
Fear stalks Kashmir’s brick kilns after terrorists kill 2 migrant workers
KULGAM: Panic. Shuttered doors. Phones ringing with anxious calls from home. Read More
NEET-PG 2026 gets major overhaul: Centres closer to home, single-shift exam, fewer questions with no change in test duration
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NEW DELHI: The Centre has announced a series of changes for the NEET-PG exam to be held later in the month, including expanding the choice of test locations, giving candidates more time to plan travel, and increa Read More
‘Girls’ clothes torn, heads broken’: CJP founder demands PM Modi apology over police action on July 20th
Dipke responds to PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has once again responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to forgive students accused of abusing him during a protest at Jantar Mantar. Read More
Army’s intelligence units, Rajasthan police bust counterfeit combat uniform racket in Sriganganagar
The action followed a seizure of similar counterfeit combat cloth in Bareilly in June this year
NEW DELHI: Busting a big racket on counterfeit military uniforms, a joint operation by Indian Army’s intelligence units and Rajasthan po Read More
Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay says father encouraged to build his own identity
Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay says father encouraged him to build his own identity, addresses family rumours: ‘People make assumptions about us’
Jason Sanjay, son of actor-turned-politician and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Read More
Jugni singer files police complaint, says viral Jacqueline clip was AI-doctored
Singer Sonu Thukral filed a police complaint alleging that a viral clip from his song “Jugni,” featuring Jacqueline Fernandez, was AI-doctored to show a wardrobe malfunction. Read More
Vijay talks about being harassed in an uncomfortable encounter with a model coordinator
Vijay Varma revealed he faced harassment from a “weird” modelling coordinator early in his career, which nearly shook his confidence. Read More
Dhanush mobbed by fans during ‘OM’ shoot in Thiruvannamalai
Dhanush’s massive fan following was on full display as the actor was mobbed by hundreds of admirers during the final schedule of ‘OM Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood’ in Thiruvannamalai. Read More
Allu Arjun to come up with a completely different look for ‘AA23’
Allu Arjun has been surprising the audience with every new film and has made a name for himself. Read More
Stock Market Timings Change From August 3: Here’s What Investors Need To Know
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India implements Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks 2026.
Market closing times differ; derivatives extend ten minutes. Read More
Personal Finance: 7 Crucial Tax Rules For Equity, Gold And Property Investors
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Capital gains tax varies significantly across asset classes.
LTCG for most assets is 12.5%; short-term gains vary.
Debt funds, gold, real estate face distinct tax rules. Read More
Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Reduced By Over Rs 200 In Delhi, Kolkata: Check Revised Rates
The prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders have been reduced by over Rs 200 in Delhi and Kolkata, extending relief to restaurants, hotels and other commercial establishments. The revised rates came into effect starting Saturday. Read More
ABP Live Auto Awards 2026 | CEO Sumanta Dutta Says Auto Industry Builds More Than Vehicles, It Builds Dreams
India’s automotive industry is no longer just about building vehicles but about enabling aspirations, innovation and economic progress, ABP Network CEO Sumanta Dutta said while delivering the keynote address at the ABP Live Auto Awards 2026 on Read More
Gold Silver Rate Today (July 31): Metals Fall, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More
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Gold and silver prices decreased Friday amid subdued spot demand.
MCX gold futures fell 0.56% to ₹1,44,022.
International gold futures slipped 0.69% to $4,075. 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
Cloudburst damages structures in Kishtwar; rain halts Amarnath Yatra
JAMMU: Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in Chatroo area of J&K’s Kishtwar district early Saturday damaged shops and houses, inundated the main market with boulders, mud and slush, damaged Kishtwar–Chatroo–Sinthan national highwa Read More
Fear stalks Kashmir’s brick kilns after terrorists kill 2 migrant workers
KULGAM: Panic. Shuttered doors. Phones ringing with anxious calls from home. Read More
NEET-PG 2026 gets major overhaul: Centres closer to home, single-shift exam, fewer questions with no change in test duration
Representative image
NEW DELHI: The Centre has announced a series of changes for the NEET-PG exam to be held later in the month, including expanding the choice of test locations, giving candidates more time to plan travel, and increa Read More
‘Girls’ clothes torn, heads broken’: CJP founder demands PM Modi apology over police action on July 20th
Dipke responds to PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has once again responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to forgive students accused of abusing him during a protest at Jantar Mantar. Read More
Army’s intelligence units, Rajasthan police bust counterfeit combat uniform racket in Sriganganagar
The action followed a seizure of similar counterfeit combat cloth in Bareilly in June this year
NEW DELHI: Busting a big racket on counterfeit military uniforms, a joint operation by Indian Army’s intelligence units and Rajasthan po Read More
Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay says father encouraged to build his own identity
Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay says father encouraged him to build his own identity, addresses family rumours: ‘People make assumptions about us’
Jason Sanjay, son of actor-turned-politician and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Read More
Jugni singer files police complaint, says viral Jacqueline clip was AI-doctored
Singer Sonu Thukral filed a police complaint alleging that a viral clip from his song “Jugni,” featuring Jacqueline Fernandez, was AI-doctored to show a wardrobe malfunction. Read More
Vijay talks about being harassed in an uncomfortable encounter with a model coordinator
Vijay Varma revealed he faced harassment from a “weird” modelling coordinator early in his career, which nearly shook his confidence. Read More
Dhanush mobbed by fans during ‘OM’ shoot in Thiruvannamalai
Dhanush’s massive fan following was on full display as the actor was mobbed by hundreds of admirers during the final schedule of ‘OM Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood’ in Thiruvannamalai. Read More
Allu Arjun to come up with a completely different look for ‘AA23’
Allu Arjun has been surprising the audience with every new film and has made a name for himself. Read More
Stock Market Timings Change From August 3: Here’s What Investors Need To Know
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India implements Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks 2026.
Market closing times differ; derivatives extend ten minutes. Read More
Personal Finance: 7 Crucial Tax Rules For Equity, Gold And Property Investors
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Capital gains tax varies significantly across asset classes.
LTCG for most assets is 12.5%; short-term gains vary.
Debt funds, gold, real estate face distinct tax rules. Read More
Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Reduced By Over Rs 200 In Delhi, Kolkata: Check Revised Rates
The prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders have been reduced by over Rs 200 in Delhi and Kolkata, extending relief to restaurants, hotels and other commercial establishments. The revised rates came into effect starting Saturday. Read More
ABP Live Auto Awards 2026 | CEO Sumanta Dutta Says Auto Industry Builds More Than Vehicles, It Builds Dreams
India’s automotive industry is no longer just about building vehicles but about enabling aspirations, innovation and economic progress, ABP Network CEO Sumanta Dutta said while delivering the keynote address at the ABP Live Auto Awards 2026 on Read More
Gold Silver Rate Today (July 31): Metals Fall, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Gold and silver prices decreased Friday amid subdued spot demand.
MCX gold futures fell 0.56% to ₹1,44,022.
International gold futures slipped 0.69% to $4,075. 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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Cloudburst damages structures in Kishtwar; rain halts Amarnath Yatra
JAMMU: Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in Chatroo area of J&K’s Kishtwar district early Saturday damaged shops and houses, inundated the main market with boulders, mud and slush, damaged Kishtwar–Chatroo–Sinthan national highwa Read More
Fear stalks Kashmir’s brick kilns after terrorists kill 2 migrant workers
KULGAM: Panic. Shuttered doors. Phones ringing with anxious calls from home. Read More
Germany Expands Deportation Flights To Afghanistan Amid Tougher Migration Policy
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Afghan man’s deportation looms, family harassed by Taliban.
Germany deported non-criminal Afghan, protests erupted at Leipzig airport. Read More
‘Prepare to depart’: US embassies issue alert across Middle East amid Iran tensions
File photo: Middle East security situation
US embassies across several Middle Eastern countries on Saturday urged American citizens to consider leaving the region or be prepared to depart at short notice, warning of the possibility o Read More
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