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Mumbai: Benchmark stock index Sensex dropped by 367 points in its third straight day of losses Friday due to foreign fund outflows and lack of any major domestic triggers. Falling for the third consecutive day, the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 367.25 points or 0.43 per...

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Friday asked the Centre why it cannot reduce the GST charged on air purifiers to make it affordable for the common man in view of the worsening air quality in the national capital and nearby areas. The court's query...

The Reality of Everyday Jewellery Most women imagine their jewellery as this elegant, effortless thing that simply sits there, sparkling. In reality? Your daily-wear jewellery has a tougher job than your skincare routine. Your necklaces & gold chains for women, gold earrings, bracelets, bangles —...

Beijing: China Thursday denounced a Pentagon report, which accused Beijing of leveraging reduced border tensions with India to undermine US-India ties while deepening defence ties with Pakistan as an attempt to sow discord with false narratives. "The Pentagon's report distorts China's defence policy, sows discord...

New Delhi: The government Thursday said that the Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary has selected India to assume as Chairperson of the Kimberley Process from January 1, 2026. Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that India’s selection reflects global trust in the Prime Minister...

Mumbai: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), India’s newest Greenfield airport, began commercial operations Thursday (Christmas Day). During the initial launch period, passengers will benefit from services operated by IndiGo, Air India Express, and Akasa Air, connecting Mumbai to 16 major domestic destinations. In the first...

New Delhi: India stepped up its efforts to forge new economic and trade partnerships this year, amid growing economic uncertainties in global markets, triggered by the US tariff turmoil. Three major free trade agreements signed by India with the UK, New Zealand and Oman --...

Indian rail journeys feel easier when you plan the booking step with a clear head. Most problems come from small misses: picking the wrong boarding station, typing a name wrongly, or not checking the latest status before leaving home. Use these tips to keep train...

Mumbai: Air travellers are set to get enhanced connectivity between India and Europe next year, with Tata Group-run Air India announcing the resumption of flight services to Rome (Italy) and IndiGo announcing plans to launch its services to London Heathrow from Delhi. Air India, which...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has delayed the implementation of its "No PUC, No Fuel" mandate until February 1, 2026, the State Transport Authority (STA) announced Wednesday. The policy, which prohibits petrol pumps from providing fuel to vehicles lacking a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, was...