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Dehradun DM bans river mining till September 30
Dehradun, Jul 1 (PTI): In view of the monsoon season, Dehradun District Magistrate Ashish Chauhan has banned all mining activities in rivers until September 30 and directed officials to verify that no stone crushers operate and no mining takes place Read More
Air Marshal Dixit takes charge as VCAS, Lt Gen Jain as Vice Chief of Army
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI): Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, who served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff during Operation Sindoor, took charge as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) on Wednesday, officials said. Read More
In purported letter to CM Yadav, Vijayvargiya rues ‘non-cooperation’ and ‘neglect’
Indore, Jul 1 (PTI): The BJP was hit by a ‘letter’ controversy on Wednesday, with excerpts from a missive purportedly written by Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav claiming the ‘non-cooperation and Read More
JP Nadda reviews dengue preparedness in Delhi ahead of peak season
New Delhi, Jul 1(PTI): Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday directed authorities to intensify surveillance, strengthen hospital preparedness and launch an aggressive public awareness campaign to prevent dengue outbreaks in the national capita Read More
Farooq, Mehbooba join call for India-Pak dialogue, BJP says terror and talks can’t go together
(PTI file photo)
SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti joined nearly 60 signatories from across India in calling for renewed dialogue between India and Pakistan, inviting a stinging c Read More
Boney Kapoor reveals details of Anshula’s wedding with Rohan
Boney Kapoor reveals details of Anshula Kapoor’s wedding with Rohan Thakkar (Image credits: Instagram)
Entrepreneur Anshula Kapoor and screenwriter-director Rohan Thakkar are all set to tie the knot on July 6, and the wedding f Read More
Anil Sharma reveals Kajol and Aishwarya were approached for Gadar
Anil Sharma reveals Kajol and Aishwarya Rai were approached for Gadar before Ameesha Patel; chose Amrish Puri over a big heroine (Image credits: Instagram)
Director Anil Sharma has revealed that actors Kajol and Aishwarya Rai were Read More
Australian music industry writes a letter to government
Australian Music Industry takes a stand against AI technologies. Image Credits: Instagram
Australian music industry organisations have condemned the unauthorised use of their creativity to train large AI models. Read More
PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Vijaya Mehta as she passes away at 91
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mourned the demise of legendary Marathi theatre personality Vijaya Mehta, who passed away at her Mumbai residence at the age of 91. Read More
Credit Cards Vs UPI: Are Indians Changing The Way They Borrow And Spend?
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UPI now dominates everyday, frequent digital transactions.
Credit cards remain crucial for larger purchases, offering rewards. Read More
Why Smart Indian Investors Are Betting On AI, Space, And Global ETFs
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Indian investors increasingly favor themes, boosting global asset investments.
Global themes like AI attract significant Indian investment abroad. Read More
Stock Markets Close Higher As Sensex Rises 443 Points, Nifty Tests 24K
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Indian Sensex, Nifty indices closed significantly higher on Wednesday.
Asian markets showed mixed trends; US stocks ended strong. Read More
Gold Silver Rate Today (July 1): Prices Fall, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More
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Gold and silver prices dropped Wednesday, extending domestic losses.
Gold imports significantly slowed in May following Prime Minister’s appeal. Read More
UAE Changes Visa-On-Arrival Rules For Indians: Who Can Still Enter Without A Pre-Approved Visa?
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UAE revises visa-on-arrival; UK visa holders no longer qualify.
US/EU visa holders retain 14-day VOA eligibility.
New 60-day VOA considered; check rules before departure. Read More
India emerging as a global medical tourism hub: Antique report
Image credit – PEXELS
India is rapidly strengthening its position as a leading destination for medical tourism, supported by affordable treatment costs, improving healthcare infrastructure and favourable government policies, according to a Read More
Waterways Leisure Tourism raises INR 263.25 Cr from Anchor Investors ahead of IPO
Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited has raised INR 263.25 crore from anchor investors ahead of the launch of its initial public offering (IPO), which opens for public subscription on June 23, 2026. 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
Dehradun DM bans river mining till September 30
Dehradun, Jul 1 (PTI): In view of the monsoon season, Dehradun District Magistrate Ashish Chauhan has banned all mining activities in rivers until September 30 and directed officials to verify that no stone crushers operate and no mining takes place Read More
Air Marshal Dixit takes charge as VCAS, Lt Gen Jain as Vice Chief of Army
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI): Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, who served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff during Operation Sindoor, took charge as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) on Wednesday, officials said. Read More
In purported letter to CM Yadav, Vijayvargiya rues ‘non-cooperation’ and ‘neglect’
Indore, Jul 1 (PTI): The BJP was hit by a ‘letter’ controversy on Wednesday, with excerpts from a missive purportedly written by Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav claiming the ‘non-cooperation and Read More
JP Nadda reviews dengue preparedness in Delhi ahead of peak season
New Delhi, Jul 1(PTI): Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday directed authorities to intensify surveillance, strengthen hospital preparedness and launch an aggressive public awareness campaign to prevent dengue outbreaks in the national capita Read More
Farooq, Mehbooba join call for India-Pak dialogue, BJP says terror and talks can’t go together
(PTI file photo)
SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti joined nearly 60 signatories from across India in calling for renewed dialogue between India and Pakistan, inviting a stinging c Read More
Boney Kapoor reveals details of Anshula’s wedding with Rohan
Boney Kapoor reveals details of Anshula Kapoor’s wedding with Rohan Thakkar (Image credits: Instagram)
Entrepreneur Anshula Kapoor and screenwriter-director Rohan Thakkar are all set to tie the knot on July 6, and the wedding f Read More
Anil Sharma reveals Kajol and Aishwarya were approached for Gadar
Anil Sharma reveals Kajol and Aishwarya Rai were approached for Gadar before Ameesha Patel; chose Amrish Puri over a big heroine (Image credits: Instagram)
Director Anil Sharma has revealed that actors Kajol and Aishwarya Rai were Read More
Australian music industry writes a letter to government
Australian Music Industry takes a stand against AI technologies. Image Credits: Instagram
Australian music industry organisations have condemned the unauthorised use of their creativity to train large AI models. Read More
PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Vijaya Mehta as she passes away at 91
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mourned the demise of legendary Marathi theatre personality Vijaya Mehta, who passed away at her Mumbai residence at the age of 91. Read More
Credit Cards Vs UPI: Are Indians Changing The Way They Borrow And Spend?
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
UPI now dominates everyday, frequent digital transactions.
Credit cards remain crucial for larger purchases, offering rewards. Read More
Why Smart Indian Investors Are Betting On AI, Space, And Global ETFs
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian investors increasingly favor themes, boosting global asset investments.
Global themes like AI attract significant Indian investment abroad. Read More
Stock Markets Close Higher As Sensex Rises 443 Points, Nifty Tests 24K
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian Sensex, Nifty indices closed significantly higher on Wednesday.
Asian markets showed mixed trends; US stocks ended strong. Read More
Gold Silver Rate Today (July 1): Prices Fall, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Gold and silver prices dropped Wednesday, extending domestic losses.
Gold imports significantly slowed in May following Prime Minister’s appeal. Read More
UAE Changes Visa-On-Arrival Rules For Indians: Who Can Still Enter Without A Pre-Approved Visa?
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
UAE revises visa-on-arrival; UK visa holders no longer qualify.
US/EU visa holders retain 14-day VOA eligibility.
New 60-day VOA considered; check rules before departure. Read More
India emerging as a global medical tourism hub: Antique report
Image credit – PEXELS
India is rapidly strengthening its position as a leading destination for medical tourism, supported by affordable treatment costs, improving healthcare infrastructure and favourable government policies, according to a Read More
Waterways Leisure Tourism raises INR 263.25 Cr from Anchor Investors ahead of IPO
Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited has raised INR 263.25 crore from anchor investors ahead of the launch of its initial public offering (IPO), which opens for public subscription on June 23, 2026. 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
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US navy helicopter makes emergency water landing in Arabian Sea; one crew member missing
US navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter (File photo)
A US navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea Tuesday, with one crew member still missing as search operations continue, the US naval forces c Read More
Turkish proverb of the day: ‘Kill the brave man, but do not deny him his due’
“Kill the brave man, but do not deny him his due”
Imagine standing across from your fiercest rival. You disagree with them. You compete against them. Perhaps you even defeat them. Read More
Swedish proverb of the day: ‘Even a blind hen finds a grain sometimes’
‘Even a blind hen finds a grain sometimes’
Imagine watching a hen pecking endlessly across a farmyard. Now imagine that the hen cannot see. Logic says it should never find food. Read More
Dehradun DM bans river mining till September 30
Dehradun, Jul 1 (PTI): In view of the monsoon season, Dehradun District Magistrate Ashish Chauhan has banned all mining activities in rivers until September 30 and directed officials to verify that no stone crushers operate and no mining takes place Read More
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