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India

Indian crew member freed after months in Houthi captivity

New Delhi India on Thursday welcomed the release of Indian crew member Anilkumar Raveendran, an Army veteran from Kayamkulam in Kerala who had been held captive by Houthi rebels in conflict-ravaged Yemen. Raveendran, 52, a native of Pathiyoor, had been detained by security for

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India

Police train Aerocity Hotels for anti-narcotics vigilance

Delhi Police held a specialised workshop for Aerocity hotel security staff to boost anti-narcotics vigilance and strengthen coordinated enforcement. New DelhiReinforcing the Centre’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy on drug abuse and trafficking, the Delhi Police on Thursday conducted

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India

SIR in West Bengal

50 lakh names marked for potential deletion in WB KolkataIn a major development ahead of the 2026 electoral cycle, nearly 50 lakh names in West Bengal have been identified for possible exclusion from the voters' list during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) being co

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India

M’rashtra grants legal status to digital land records

Maharashtra government has approved full legal validity for digitally signed 7/12 and related land records to boost e-governance. MumbaiIn a major push toward transparent and citizen-friendly governance, the Maharashtra government has granted full legal validity to Digital 7/1

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India

Assam CM salutes Indian Navy’s courage and commitment

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma honoured the Indian Navy on Navy Day, praising its courage and commitment to national security. GuwahatiAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday paid heartfelt tributes to the Indian Navy on the occasion of Navy Day, lauding

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Business

New labour codes promise fairer work system: Brickwork Ratings

Unions with 51% votes gain sole bargaining rights, and a new reskilling fund supports retrenched workers in India NEW DELHI India’s new labour codes are being seen as a major step toward improving worker protection while also reducing the compliance burden for employers. A

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Business

Rupee slide not sign of economic weakness: Report

Global Uncertainty Impact NEW DELHIA new SBI Research report has said that the recent fall of the Indian rupee past the 90-per-dollar mark is not a sign of weakness in the country’s economy. The study explained that the rupee’s slide is mainly due to global uncertainty, delays

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Business

Government reaffirms dignity for honest taxpayers

Chaudhary said the government aims to deter illegal trade, praising DRI’s role since 1957 in protecting economic borders amid challenges, shifts, and organized crime networks NEW DELHI The government has reiterated its commitment to creating a business environment where hon

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Business

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund health and security programs

The Minister said GST taxes consumption, so a new 40% cess is planned as compensation ends, leaving some pan masala untaxed New DelhiUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday moved the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha for consid

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Entertainment

Cameron Confirms New Avatar Saga After Fire and Ash Finale

James Cameron has revealed that Avatar: Fire and Ash, releasing December 19, will conclude the franchise’s first major saga. The filmmaker explained that the first three films were designed as a single, unified narrative arc, making the third installment more of a culmination tha

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Entertainment

Prabhas Heads to Japan for Baahubali: The Epic Premiere

Prabhas is set to visit Japan to attend the premiere of the remastered Baahubali: The Epic, fulfilling a promise to his loyal Japanese fans. The special screenings are scheduled for December 5 and 6, ahead of the theatrical release on December 12, 2025. The actor has taken a shor

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Entertainment

Bahul Ramesh Praises Love Today as Bold, Innovative Romance

Writer-cinematographer Bahul Ramesh has hailed Pradeep Ranganathan’s Love Today as a refreshing and inventive take on modern relationships, far removed from what he calls the “cliched and cheesy” storytelling common in contemporary love dramas. Speaking to Galatta Plus, he said t

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Entertainment

Rajinikanth Remembers AVM Saravanan with Heartfelt Tribute

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth paid an emotional homage to veteran producer AVM Saravanan, who passed away on Thursday at 86. Calling him a true gentleman with a pure heart, Rajinikanth said Saravanan stood by him during his most challenging phases. After offering his final respe

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Entertainment

Life is like a traffic signal

The songs and trailer launch ceremony of the film with a different  film title ‘Kempu Haladi Hasiru’ was held at Sri Renukamba Studio. This is the third time that PrasadKumar Naik is investing through the Sunrise Entertainment and Films banner. Mani.A.J.Karthikeyan, who has direc

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Entertainment

Shaam Debuts as Director with Uplifting Indie Track

Actor Shaam, known for his long-standing career in Tamil cinema, has stepped into direction with an inspiring Indie song titled Varum Vetri. The track is sung by Kannada star Kichcha Sudeep, adding star appeal to the project. Shaam has both directed and produced the musical al

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India

200 IndiGo flights cancelled, Ops hit

As per a government data of Tuesday, the airline's on-time performance plunging to just 35%, a dramatic fall for a carrier long associated with punctuality. New Delhi India's largest airline IndiGo is facing one of its most severe operational breakdowns in recent years. It

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Bengaluru

Let him go, I won't go without invite: Siddu

Bengaluru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he would not travel to New Delhi unless he is formally invited. As his deputy D K Shivakumar flies to Delhi amid the ongoing power-tussle in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he would not travel

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