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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Ban On Construction Or Naming Of Masjids After Mughal Emperor ‘Babur’
The plea was filed in reference to suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir’s announcement to construct a replica of the Babri Masjid in West Bengal’s Murshidabad. Read More
Bombay HC Allows Child Raised By Single Mother To Drop Father’s Name, Stresses ‘Right To Identity’
The Bombay High Court ruled that a child raised solely by her mother cannot be compelled to carry the father’s name or caste in official records. Read More
Brahmin Politics Heat Up: Demand for Parashuram Jayanti Holiday Sparks Debate in UP
Politics surrounding the Brahmin community has intensified in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In UP, the Samajwadi Party raised the demand in the Assembly for declaring a public holiday on Parashuram Jayanti, observed on April 19. Read More
Hyperscale Data Center Planned On Yamuna Expressway; ₹400 Crore Investment Boost For YEIDA
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has received a major investment push with plans for a hyperscale data center and a new global manufacturing unit in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region. Read More
Donald Trump loved his visit to India, told me the culture is unmatched: US envoy Sergio Gor
NEW DELHI: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday indicated that a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump would take place at an appropriate time, while highlighting growing cooperation between Read More
‘Do Deewane Seher Mein’ & ‘Assi’ Release Live Updates
Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur’s ‘Do Deewane Seher Mein’ is one of the most talked-about romantic dramas of early 2026. Read More
The Grammy winner bringing traditional country to new audiences
Zach Top discusses winning the first ever Grammy Award for best traditional country album. Read More
‘With Love’ BO day 14: Film hits Rs 23.11 crores
Anaswara Rajan’s film ‘With Love’ is enjoying a successful second week at the box office, nearing Rs 23.11 crore in India net. Read More
‘O’ Romeo’ concludes first week with Rs 72 CRORE worldwide
In the cinematic realm, Shahid Kapoor’s latest film ‘O’ Romeo’ has faced an uphill battle at the box office. Read More
‘Couple Friendly’ BO day 6: Film crosses Rs 4 crores
‘Couple Friendly’ has garnered over Rs 4.86 crore in its opening week, showing steady performance despite slight weekday dips. Read More
EPFO: Full-Salary Pension Option Restored – Check Who Will Get The Benefits
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The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reinstated the earlier provision allowing pension contributions to be linked to full salary, offering relief to a Read More
Hyderabad Biryani Chains Under Tax Lens As ₹70,000 Crore Billing Probe Expands Nationwide
Three well-known Hyderabad biryani chains are now at the center of a sweeping tax investigation that could expose one of the largest alleged billing manipulations in India’s food industry. Read More
Bitcoin’s Wild February: From $78K To $60K & The Big Lesson For Indian Investors
In February, Bitcoin, the principal benchmark for crypto markets, has been a stark lesson in volatility. On February 2, Bitcoin was trading at roughly $78,688 (according to CoinMarketCap’s historical snapshot). Read More
RBI Introduces Risk-Based Premium For Deposit Insurance From April 2026
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The Reserve Bank of India’s newly introduced Risk-based Premium (RBP) Framework for deposit insurance is expected to enhance profitability for stronger banks while inc Read More
Aadhaar App 2026: UIDAI Rolls Out QR Verification, Face Authentication And Biometric Lock
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India’s digital identity ecosystem is set for a significant upgrade. Read More
Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village partners with Sky Vacations to offer Kerala Ayurveda in North America
Sky Vacations and Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village (KTAHV) have entered into an exclusive partnership to provide North American travellers access to authentic Kerala Ayurveda. Read More
Int2Cruises appointed as preferred sales agent for Saudi Arabia’s Aroya Cruises in India
Int2Cruises, Asia’s cruise-first online travel platform, has been appointed as the preferred Indian sales agent for Aroya Cruises, Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown cruise line developed under Cruise Saudi. Read More
SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience
SA Forest Adventures has reported growing enthusiasm from Indian travellers for K3, the world’s longest zipline, located near Caledon, Western Cape. Read More
SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Ban On Construction Or Naming Of Masjids After Mughal Emperor ‘Babur’
The plea was filed in reference to suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir’s announcement to construct a replica of the Babri Masjid in West Bengal’s Murshidabad. Read More
Bombay HC Allows Child Raised By Single Mother To Drop Father’s Name, Stresses ‘Right To Identity’
The Bombay High Court ruled that a child raised solely by her mother cannot be compelled to carry the father’s name or caste in official records. Read More
Brahmin Politics Heat Up: Demand for Parashuram Jayanti Holiday Sparks Debate in UP
Politics surrounding the Brahmin community has intensified in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In UP, the Samajwadi Party raised the demand in the Assembly for declaring a public holiday on Parashuram Jayanti, observed on April 19. Read More
Hyperscale Data Center Planned On Yamuna Expressway; ₹400 Crore Investment Boost For YEIDA
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has received a major investment push with plans for a hyperscale data center and a new global manufacturing unit in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region. Read More
Donald Trump loved his visit to India, told me the culture is unmatched: US envoy Sergio Gor
NEW DELHI: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday indicated that a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump would take place at an appropriate time, while highlighting growing cooperation between Read More
‘Do Deewane Seher Mein’ & ‘Assi’ Release Live Updates
Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur’s ‘Do Deewane Seher Mein’ is one of the most talked-about romantic dramas of early 2026. Read More
The Grammy winner bringing traditional country to new audiences
Zach Top discusses winning the first ever Grammy Award for best traditional country album. Read More
‘With Love’ BO day 14: Film hits Rs 23.11 crores
Anaswara Rajan’s film ‘With Love’ is enjoying a successful second week at the box office, nearing Rs 23.11 crore in India net. Read More
‘O’ Romeo’ concludes first week with Rs 72 CRORE worldwide
In the cinematic realm, Shahid Kapoor’s latest film ‘O’ Romeo’ has faced an uphill battle at the box office. Read More
‘Couple Friendly’ BO day 6: Film crosses Rs 4 crores
‘Couple Friendly’ has garnered over Rs 4.86 crore in its opening week, showing steady performance despite slight weekday dips. Read More
EPFO: Full-Salary Pension Option Restored – Check Who Will Get The Benefits
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reinstated the earlier provision allowing pension contributions to be linked to full salary, offering relief to a Read More
Hyderabad Biryani Chains Under Tax Lens As ₹70,000 Crore Billing Probe Expands Nationwide
Three well-known Hyderabad biryani chains are now at the center of a sweeping tax investigation that could expose one of the largest alleged billing manipulations in India’s food industry. Read More
Bitcoin’s Wild February: From $78K To $60K & The Big Lesson For Indian Investors
In February, Bitcoin, the principal benchmark for crypto markets, has been a stark lesson in volatility. On February 2, Bitcoin was trading at roughly $78,688 (according to CoinMarketCap’s historical snapshot). Read More
RBI Introduces Risk-Based Premium For Deposit Insurance From April 2026
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Reserve Bank of India’s newly introduced Risk-based Premium (RBP) Framework for deposit insurance is expected to enhance profitability for stronger banks while inc Read More
Aadhaar App 2026: UIDAI Rolls Out QR Verification, Face Authentication And Biometric Lock
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s digital identity ecosystem is set for a significant upgrade. Read More
Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village partners with Sky Vacations to offer Kerala Ayurveda in North America
Sky Vacations and Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village (KTAHV) have entered into an exclusive partnership to provide North American travellers access to authentic Kerala Ayurveda. Read More
Int2Cruises appointed as preferred sales agent for Saudi Arabia’s Aroya Cruises in India
Int2Cruises, Asia’s cruise-first online travel platform, has been appointed as the preferred Indian sales agent for Aroya Cruises, Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown cruise line developed under Cruise Saudi. Read More
SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience
SA Forest Adventures has reported growing enthusiasm from Indian travellers for K3, the world’s longest zipline, located near Caledon, Western Cape. Read More
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Jeffrey Epstein’s estate agrees to $35 million settlement for victims
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Years after his death in a jail cell, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle claims from victims who allege abuse or trafficking by him over more than two decades. Read More
Quote Of The Day By J R D Tata: “Most Of Our Troubles Are Due To…”
From corporate giants to personal goals, J.R.D. Read More
Chennai Fitness Trainer Shares Simple 4-Day Plan To Build Total Body Strength
Strength training emphasises coordinated muscle engagement, steady progression, and high-quality movements, which improve neuromuscular coordination and joint resilience. Read More
Shaikra To Perform In India In April This Year: Here’s What You Need To Know
Shakira will return to India with a two-city tour in Mumbai and Delhi on April 10 and 15, as part of District by Zomato’s Feeding India Concert. Read More
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