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Tourists no longer sleep in taxis, Farooq Abdullah hails hotel boom in Kashmir
File photo: JKNC President Farooq Abdullah
SRINAGAR: Two days after J&K LG Manoj Sinha hailed hotels in the valley as “stakeholders in peace… even though 90% of 5,000 hotels constructed between 2021 and 2024 flouted regulation Read More
Jammu & Kashmir politicians urge UN, PM Modi to intervene over PoK killings
Protesters clash with law enforcement authorities over rigged elections in PoK
SRINAGAR: Political parties in J&K urged Centre and international human rights organisations to intervene after more than 2 dozen people were allegedly k Read More
Rivers in spate as rain batters U’khand; Char Dham Yatra remains suspended, 109 roads shut
Dehradun, Jul 29 (PTI): Major rivers across Uttarakhand, including the Ganga, swelled after incessant rain on Wednesday, forcing authorities to suspend the Char Dham Yatra and battle landslides that blocked 109 roads. Read More
Jammu and Kashmir: Schools closed in Kishtwar, Doda amid inclement weather
File photo: A vendor protects artificial flowers from the rain at a roadside stall during heavy rainfall in Jammu
JAMMU: District authorities in J&K’s Doda and Kishtwar on Wednesday ordered the closure of all govt and private school Read More
Rahul Gandhi demands Amit Shah’s sacking, seeks SC-monitored probe into protest crackdown
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Wednesday demanded that home minister Amit Shah be sacked from the govt and a Supreme Court monitored probe be ordered into the use of lethal force against young protesters — raising the Read More
Sanjeev Kumar predicted his early death, a palm reader told him, Sachin found him lying on the floor
While Sanjeev Kumar is popular for being one of the best actors in Hindi cinema, fans continue to feel his void as he passed away too soon. He passed away in November 1985 at the age of 47. Read More
From Rs 60 crore Juhu house to 100 acre farmhouse in Lonavla: Inside Sunny Deol’s property portfolio
Sunny Deol has been making headlines following the launch of the trailer for his upcoming film ‘Batwara 1947’. Read More
Oscar winner Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by four women
Oscar winner Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by four women over alleged encounters when they were teenagers in BBC documentary
Trigger warning: This story includes allegations of sexual assault, grooming, and sexually explic Read More
Five expensive things owned by Tamil Nadu CM and ‘Jana Nayagan’ actor Vijay
Even after entering politics as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay remains one of the biggest names in Indian cinema. Read More
Royal expert says Meghan Markle’s pictures have fueled disgust
(Image credits: Instagram)
Meghan Markle shared a photo dump of her recent voyage to Europe – and not every royal member is necessarily happy about it. 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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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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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
Tourists no longer sleep in taxis, Farooq Abdullah hails hotel boom in Kashmir
File photo: JKNC President Farooq Abdullah
SRINAGAR: Two days after J&K LG Manoj Sinha hailed hotels in the valley as “stakeholders in peace… even though 90% of 5,000 hotels constructed between 2021 and 2024 flouted regulation Read More
Jammu & Kashmir politicians urge UN, PM Modi to intervene over PoK killings
Protesters clash with law enforcement authorities over rigged elections in PoK
SRINAGAR: Political parties in J&K urged Centre and international human rights organisations to intervene after more than 2 dozen people were allegedly k Read More
Rivers in spate as rain batters U’khand; Char Dham Yatra remains suspended, 109 roads shut
Dehradun, Jul 29 (PTI): Major rivers across Uttarakhand, including the Ganga, swelled after incessant rain on Wednesday, forcing authorities to suspend the Char Dham Yatra and battle landslides that blocked 109 roads. Read More
Jammu and Kashmir: Schools closed in Kishtwar, Doda amid inclement weather
File photo: A vendor protects artificial flowers from the rain at a roadside stall during heavy rainfall in Jammu
JAMMU: District authorities in J&K’s Doda and Kishtwar on Wednesday ordered the closure of all govt and private school Read More
Rahul Gandhi demands Amit Shah’s sacking, seeks SC-monitored probe into protest crackdown
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Wednesday demanded that home minister Amit Shah be sacked from the govt and a Supreme Court monitored probe be ordered into the use of lethal force against young protesters — raising the Read More
Sanjeev Kumar predicted his early death, a palm reader told him, Sachin found him lying on the floor
While Sanjeev Kumar is popular for being one of the best actors in Hindi cinema, fans continue to feel his void as he passed away too soon. He passed away in November 1985 at the age of 47. Read More
From Rs 60 crore Juhu house to 100 acre farmhouse in Lonavla: Inside Sunny Deol’s property portfolio
Sunny Deol has been making headlines following the launch of the trailer for his upcoming film ‘Batwara 1947’. Read More
Oscar winner Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by four women
Oscar winner Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by four women over alleged encounters when they were teenagers in BBC documentary
Trigger warning: This story includes allegations of sexual assault, grooming, and sexually explic Read More
Five expensive things owned by Tamil Nadu CM and ‘Jana Nayagan’ actor Vijay
Even after entering politics as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay remains one of the biggest names in Indian cinema. Read More
Royal expert says Meghan Markle’s pictures have fueled disgust
(Image credits: Instagram)
Meghan Markle shared a photo dump of her recent voyage to Europe – and not every royal member is necessarily happy about it. 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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Tourists no longer sleep in taxis, Farooq Abdullah hails hotel boom in Kashmir
File photo: JKNC President Farooq Abdullah
SRINAGAR: Two days after J&K LG Manoj Sinha hailed hotels in the valley as “stakeholders in peace… even though 90% of 5,000 hotels constructed between 2021 and 2024 flouted regulation Read More
Jammu & Kashmir politicians urge UN, PM Modi to intervene over PoK killings
Protesters clash with law enforcement authorities over rigged elections in PoK
SRINAGAR: Political parties in J&K urged Centre and international human rights organisations to intervene after more than 2 dozen people were allegedly k Read More
Rivers in spate as rain batters U’khand; Char Dham Yatra remains suspended, 109 roads shut
Dehradun, Jul 29 (PTI): Major rivers across Uttarakhand, including the Ganga, swelled after incessant rain on Wednesday, forcing authorities to suspend the Char Dham Yatra and battle landslides that blocked 109 roads. Read More
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