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Even in the 21st century, there are still villages that lack basic facilities such as roads, electricity and proper infrastructure. One such village is reportedly in Himachal Pradesh, where villagers have been demanding a road for years. Their joy knew no bounds when a bus...

Cigarette prices in India are likely to rise from Febuary 1, 2026, following the introduction of a new excise duty structure linked to cigarette length, making premium and longer cigarettes significantly more expensive. Amid reports of the proposed hike, a social media post by an...

Low-budget Gujarati film Laalo has emerged as the most profitable Indian film of 2025, earning a record 19,014 per cent return on investment at the box office. The devotional drama, made on a budget of Rs 50 lakh, has collected Rs 95.57 crore at the...

As people around the world welcomed the New Year, social media was flooded with photos and videos from celebrations across countries. In Gurugram, Haryana — often called the nightlife capital of Delhi-NCR — one viral clip has drawn attention for reasons far removed from celebration....

From career breakthroughs and new job opportunities to marriage prospects and challenging phases, 2026 brings a mix of highs and lows for every zodiac sign. Find out what the upcoming year holds for you, how your luck may change, and the ways planetary movements and...

New Delhi: For India's diplomacy, 2025 was a giant test in many ways as it had to navigate the geopolitical implications of the worst military conflict in decades with Pakistan, US President Donald Trump's punitive tariffs and increasingly troubled relations with Bangladesh. As the horrific...

New Delhi: India, the world's fourth largest economy, is set to maintain the 'goldilocks' phase with tailwinds of good growth, low inflation and robust banking performance as well as reform initiatives poised to sustain the economic pace witnessed during 2025. Propelling the themes of ease...

New Delhi: Operation Sindoor, the Indian military's most expansive and multi-domain combat mission in half a century to punish Pakistan for its relentless support to cross-border terrorism, redefined India's overarching security and strategic goals in 2025, making it a watershed year for the defence establishment....

New Delhi: Redefining the Aravallis, worsening air quality and intensifying the climate change debate -- these are some of the issues that will continue to dominate the environment sector in India in 2026 with calls for long-term integrated strategies rather than episodic responses growing louder....

Bhubaneswar: As 2025 comes to an end, Odisha witnessed a year of hope and distress, from security and industrial gains to tragedies such as the self-immolation of a college student, a stampede during the Puri Rath Yatra, and controversy over the hike in salaries and...