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IndiGo hikes allowances for pilots: Amount ranges from Rs 25 to Rs 2,000

Mumbai/New Delhi: IndiGo has hiked allowances for pilots by up to Rs 2,000 with effect from January 1, weeks after the country’s largest airline...

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FIDE World Blitz Championships: Arjun Erigaisi stuns reigning champion Magnus Carlsen

FIDE World Blitz Championships: Arjun Erigaisi stuns reigning champion Magnus Carlsen

New Delhi: Top Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi demonstrated strong endgame technique and quick calculation to stun reigning champion Magnus...

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New Year in Ahmedabad: Wildest Dec 31st night with neon raves, horror themes and DJ-led countdowns

New Year in Ahmedabad: Wildest Dec 31st night with neon raves, horror themes and DJ-led countdowns

New Delhi: Ahmedabad is lining up a wide mix of New Year’s Eve celebrations that move beyond predictable party formats. This year’s events bring...

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Sangeeta Das

Battled US tariffs, edged past Japan, eased inflation: Indian economy overcame hurdles to soar in 2025

New Delhi: How was the year 2025 for the Indian economy? It faced some hiccups but still had several clear milestones to boast about. Prime...

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Swapnajit Kundu

Trade deals, PLI, labour reforms: Will 2026 be an inflection point for Indian economy?

Kolkata: India has aggressively begun to pursue trade agreements with several countries most of whom hold a lot of promise of deepening trade ties....

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New Year wishes for employees: Best 2026 messages to inspire your team

New Year wishes for employees: Best 2026 messages to inspire your team

New Delhi: As the year draws to a close, companies across India take a moment to appreciate the people who drive their growth: their employees. New...

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Hitansha Tagra

China launches largest-ever live-fire drills around Taiwan

Beijing: China launched 10 hours of live-firing exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday, deploying new amphibious assault ships alongside bomber...

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Human rights panel fines 6 Tamil Nadu police women for negligence in Vellore minor rape case

Human rights panel fines 6 Tamil Nadu police women for negligence in Vellore minor rape case

Vellore: The Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has imposed a collective penalty of ₹9 lakh on six female police officers for gross...

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Ramkumar

Budget-friendly New Year 2026 events and parties under ₹1000 in Delhi NCR you shouldn’t miss

Budget-friendly New Year 2026 events and parties under ₹1000 in Delhi NCR you shouldn’t miss

New Delhi: As the New Year 2026 approaches, Delhi NCR buzzes with anticipation for budget-friendly New Year parties under Rs 1000, offering vibrant...

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Ananya Sarma

Indian Army: Ten major milestones achieved in 2025

Indian Army: Ten major milestones achieved in 2025

New Delhi: The Indian Army marked 2025 as a year of major operational, technological and organisational transformation, achieving milestones across...

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Nivriti Mohan

Nick Kyrgios beats Aryna Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'

Nick Kyrgios beats Aryna Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'

New Delhi: Nick Kyrgios won the latest version of the “Battle of the Sexes” in tennis, beating top-ranked women’s player Aryna Sabalenka 6-3,...

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IndiGo's domestic market share declines to 63.6% in November

New Delhi: The country’s largest airline IndiGo, which faced massive operational disruptions earlier this month, saw its domestic market share...

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Record agri output in 2025 amid GST cuts, US tariffs; seed, pesticide bills eyed for 2026

New Delhi: India’s agriculture sector closed 2025 with a projection of record foodgrain output surpassing last year’s 357.73 million tonnes (MT)...

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2025 marks turning point in India’s economic governance under PM Modi: BlueKraft CEO Akhilesh Mishra

2025 marks turning point in India’s economic governance under PM Modi: BlueKraft CEO Akhilesh Mishra

New Delhi: Akhilesh Mishra, CEO of BlueKraft Digital Foundation and former director of MyGov, has described 2025 as a watershed year in India’s...

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Nitin Sen

IND vs SL: Smriti Mandhana joins Mithali Raj in elite list, becomes fourth batter to achieve historic feat

IND vs SL: Smriti Mandhana joins Mithali Raj in elite list, becomes fourth batter to achieve historic feat

New Delhi: Smriti Mandhana joined legendary Mithali Raj in the elite list during the fourth women’s T20I between India and Sri Lanka at the...

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Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive

Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive

West Palm Beach: President Donald Trump will host his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Sunday to try to close out a peace agreement...

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro: What key changes to expect?

New Delhi: Apple’s iPhone lineup for 2026 is shaping up to be one of its biggest updates in recent years. While reports suggest that Apple may...

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Ahsan Khan

Rajesh Khanna–Sanjeev Kumar fallout: The on-set slap that fuelled years of rumours | Throwback

Rajesh Khanna–Sanjeev Kumar fallout: The on-set slap that fuelled years of rumours | Throwback

Rajesh Khanna birth anniversary: December 29 brings back memories of a defining era in Hindi cinema. It marks the birth anniversary of Rajesh...

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Vanshika Singh

Hamas confirms the death of long time spokesperson Abu Obeida

Hamas confirms the death of long time spokesperson Abu Obeida

The Palestinian militant group, Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades also known as Hamas, announced the death of the group’s long time spokesperson Abu...

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Pavitra Bhashyam

Wedding bells in Udaipur: Rashmika and Vijay's final marriage dates CONFIRMED

Wedding bells in Udaipur: Rashmika and Vijay's final marriage dates CONFIRMED

New Delhi: Get ready for Tollywood’s hottest love story turning real. Rumoured couple Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, who stole hearts in...

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Vijaya Mishra

Big Cricket League: Schedule announced for second season of world's first pro-am cricket league

Big Cricket League: Schedule announced for second season of world's first pro-am cricket league

The Big Cricket League (BCL), known as the world’s first pro-am cricket league, has announced the official dates for its second season. This...

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Delhi explores AI-driven pollution control with IIT Kanpur, says Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa

Delhi explores AI-driven pollution control with IIT Kanpur, says Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa

New Delhi: The Delhi government is exploring a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur to develop an artificial...

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Nitin Sen

Arunachal’s Dong Valley: Detailed guide to India’s first sunrise festival venue and beyond

Arunachal’s Dong Valley: Detailed guide to India’s first sunrise festival venue and beyond

New Delhi: Welcoming the New Year with India’s first sunrise is no longer just a dream for travellers. Arunachal Pradesh is set to host its...

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Sangeeta Das

Dehradun Angel Chakma Murder: CM Dhami vows strict action, five arrested

Dehradun Angel Chakma Murder: CM Dhami vows strict action, five arrested

Dehradun: The state government has taken the murder of Tripura student Angel Chakma very seriously. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that...

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Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol host tear-jerking screening of Dharmendra's final film Ikkis tonight | WATCH

Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol host tear-jerking screening of Dharmendra's final film Ikkis tonight | WATCH

New Delhi: Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol hosted a special screening of their late father Dharmendra’s final film Ikkis today, December 29, at PVR ICON...

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Vijaya Mishra

Adani plans Rs 1.8 lakh cr defence spend to boost indigenous military capabilities

New Delhi: Adani Group plans to invest Rs 1.8 lakh crore next year in defence manufacturing, with a focus on strengthening capabilities in unmanned...

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Tariff-hit 2025, but India's exports chart a steady course, momentum likely to extend into 2026

Tariff-hit 2025, but India's exports chart a steady course, momentum likely to extend into 2026

New Delhi: The year of tariffs was marked by a steep 50 per cent US duty on India’s exports in 2025, but Indian exporters adapted by diversifying...

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Uttarakhand CM promises stern action against racial killing of Tripura student; 5 arrested so far

New Delhi: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed condolences over the murder of a Tripura student in Dehradun in a...

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Party-ready in minutes: stunning new year makeup ideas 2026

Party-ready in minutes: stunning new year makeup ideas 2026

New Delhi: New Year 2026 calls for effortless glamour that fits busy festive schedules, and easy Christmas makeup looks in 10 minutes are topping...

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Ananya Sarma

Celebrate New Year 2026 in Mumbai with city’s most exciting parties, events, live performances and staycations

Celebrate New Year 2026 in Mumbai with city’s most exciting parties, events, live performances and staycations

New Delhi: New Year parties in Mumbai ignite the city’s vibrant nightlife as New Year 2026 approaches, promising electrifying NYE celebrations with...

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Ananya Sarma

Best places to eat, explore and unwind in Kozhikode during Kerala Literature Festival 2026

Best places to eat, explore and unwind in Kozhikode during Kerala Literature Festival 2026

New Delhi: Kozhikode has always thrived on the steady exchange of spices, ideas and stories carried across oceans and centuries. Once a key port on...

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Sangeeta Das

Building a new India: How 2025 became a year of infrastructure breakthroughs for the country

Building a new India: How 2025 became a year of infrastructure breakthroughs for the country

New Delhi: The year 2025 is a year of defining chapter in India’s infrastructure development. Developments have been seen in every sector since the...

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When young athletes travel beside train toilet, Khelo India bleeds

There are moments when a nation does not fail because of war or calamity, but because of indifference. Odisha is witness to one such moment. Viral...

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Saswat Panigrahi

48 flights, 5,000 passengers: Passenger load spiked on first day of Navi Mumbai airport

Mumbai: Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIA) on Friday said that the arriving and departing booking passenger load at the new airport...

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PNB reports Rs 2,434 cr loan fraud against former Srei promoters to RBI

New Delhi: State-owned Punjab National Bank on Friday reported a loan fraud of Rs 2,434 crore committed by former promoters of SREI Equipment...

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Ayush Mhatre to captain, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi included as India announce squad for U19 World Cup 2026

Ayush Mhatre to captain, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi included as India announce squad for U19 World Cup 2026

Mumbai, Dec 27 (PTI): Ayush Mhatre was on Saturday named captain of the 15-member Indian side for the U-19 World Cup to be held in Zimbabwe and...

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How 2025 reshaped India’s connectivity and infrastructure landscape

How 2025 reshaped India’s connectivity and infrastructure landscape

New Delhi: 2025 stands as a defining chapter in India’s development journey. Across rail, road, aviation, maritime, digital, and last-mile...

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Surarika Das

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti: His life, legacy and relevance in modern times explained

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti: His life, legacy and relevance in modern times explained

New Delhi: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th and final Guru of Sikhism. The occasion...

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Sangeeta Das

Salman Khan: Flawed, fearless & unfinished at 60

Salman Khan: Flawed, fearless & unfinished at 60

New Delhi: As Salman Khan turns 60 today, on December 27, Bollywood marks a milestone not just of age, but of endurance. Few stars have occupied...

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Bharti Dubey

2025: The turning point in India’s technological self-determination

2025: The turning point in India’s technological self-determination

New Delhi: The year 2025 emerged as a watershed moment in India’s scientific and technological evolution, marking a clear shift from technology...

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Adan Khan

Operation Aaghat 3.0: 285 arrested, weapons, drugs seized as Delhi Police intensify New Year security

New Delhi: As Delhi prepares for New Year celebrations, police intensified security measures across the national capital, launching a large-scale...

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Saumya Agrawal

IND vs SL: Deepti Sharma scripts history, equals world record with three wickets in 3rd T20I

IND vs SL: Deepti Sharma scripts history, equals world record with three wickets in 3rd T20I

New Delhi: Deepti Sharma and Renuka Thakur delivered a brilliant performance with the ball in the third T20I between India and Sri Lanka at the...

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China grants India Rare-Earth Magnet licenses: How India is boosting its own REPM manufacturing

New Delhi: China has kickstarted granting licences to import rare-earth magnets (REMs) into India, a report mentioned. Beijing’s move is expected...

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'Yes, I own this factory': Tanya Mittal schools trolls during Condom factory tour

'Yes, I own this factory': Tanya Mittal schools trolls during Condom factory tour

New Delhi:  Bigg Boss 19 runner-up Tanya Mittal shuts down haters with a bold factory tour. After Salman Khan roasted her non-stop and fans trolled...

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Vijaya Mishra

Say goodbye to razor bumps: Simple tricks for smoother shaves every day

Say goodbye to razor bumps: Simple tricks for smoother shaves every day

New Delhi: The best method to get rid of body hair is shaving! Shaving is a painful way of removing your body hair using a razor. For all the girls...

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Hitansha Tagra

‘Reflection, not anger’: Jamie Lever breaks silence after Tanya Mittal mimicry controversy

‘Reflection, not anger’: Jamie Lever breaks silence after Tanya Mittal mimicry controversy

New Delhi: Social media silence has been announced by Jamie Lever following online backlash over a recent mimicry video. The comedian and performer...

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Vanshika Singh

The Ashes: Former cricketers slam MCG pitch after 20 wickets fall on Day 1 of Boxing Day Test match

The Ashes: Former cricketers slam MCG pitch after 20 wickets fall on Day 1 of Boxing Day Test match

New Delhi: Former cricketers have criticised the pitch used for the Boxing Day Test match between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket...

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RRB NTPC 2025 admit card released for CBAT, CBTST; check download link

RRB NTPC 2025 admit card released for CBAT, CBTST; check download link

New Delhi: The Railway Recruitment Board has released the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) graduate level exam admit card for the computer-...

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Arpita Das

Year end disounts: Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun get up to ₹3 lakh off

New Delhi: Skoda and Volkswagen are closing 2025 with a classic year-end play that Indian car buyers know very well. Their mid-size SUVs, the Skoda...

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Amaal Mallik shuts down dating rumours, says, ‘Never been lucky in love, have no secret girlfriend’

Amaal Mallik shuts down dating rumours, says, ‘Never been lucky in love, have no secret girlfriend’

New Delhi: Amaal Mallik’s Bigg Boss 19 love confession turns heartbreaking. The composer-singer who bared his soul about a mystery girl on national...

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