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Did Om Birla's daughter clear UPSC without appearing for exam? Nope, here are the facts

Anjali Birla appeared for the UPSC exam in 2019 and was selected through the Consolidated Reserve.

Young Indian squad leaves for India vs Zimbabwe T20I tour; BCCI shares fresh pictures of team

The BCCI has shared pictures of young Team India leaving for Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series starting on July 6. Key players are missing due to Hurricane Beryl in Barbados. A new team has been selected based on IPL 2024 performances to carry forward India's legacy.

Shatrughan Sinha shares pics from hospital: Away from controversy, confusion

Shatrughan Sinha shared pictures from the hospital amid rumours of surgery. The veteran actor even wrote lengthy note while reacting to the controversy.

Monsoon update: Heavy rainfall likely in Delhi, Himachal between July 2-5, extremely heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand on July 2

Central India and northwestern regions including Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab are likely to witness heavy rainfall in different parts of the states, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a weather update on July 1. The IMD said heavy rainfall is very likely over Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, eastern Uttar Pradesh and western Madhya Pradesh between July 1 and July 5. Tourist...

Ambani Family Announces A Mass Wedding For Underprivileged As Part Of Anant-Radhika Wedding

Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant Wedding: In a heartwarming gesture ahead of son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding, Mukesh and Nita Ambani have announced a mass wedding ceremony for the underprivileged. The event is set to take place on July 2, 2024, at Swami Vivekanand Vidyamandir in Palghar District, Maharashtra, as part of the pre-wedding celebrations for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. ALSO READ: Anant Ambani - Radhika Merchant...

Andhra CM launches NTR Bharosa pension

A total of ₹4,408 crore was distributed as pensions among 6.531 million beneficiaries of 28 different categories at their doorstep

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On July 2

Petrol, and Diesel Prices On July 2, 2024: Oil marketing companies have announced updated petrol and diesel prices on Tuesday, July 2. The country’s Petrol and diesel prices depend on crude oil prices internationally. Fluctuations in crude oil prices lead to changes in fuel prices in India. Check the latest petrol, and diesel prices to know if there is an increase in the amount customers will have to shell out for a litre.Government oil...

WATCH: Chinese space rocket accidentally takes off prematurely while testing and crashes into a hill within a minute

In an unexpected turn of events, Beijing-based aerospace company Space Pioneer conducted a static fire test with the first stage of its new Tianlong-3 rocket on Sunday in Gongyi, Henan province. What was meant to be a routine test turned into a dramatic and frightening surprise mission when the rocket's anchoring mechanism failed, causing it to prematurely lift off from the launch pad.

Akshay Kumar Holds His Payment For ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’; Jackky Bhagnani Says He Is Grateful For Actor's Understanding

New Delhi: Actor Akshay Kumar has stepped in to help settle a debt issue at Pooja Entertainment. This comes after President BN Tiwari of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) claimed that the production business owed three of its film crews more than Rs 65 lakh. 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan', 'Ganapath', and 'Mission Raniganj' are among these flicks. The statement from producer Jackky Bhagnani revealed Akshay Kumar's sympathetic...

Chiyaan Vikram’s Thangalaan To Release on August 15?

Director Pa Ranjith's much-awaited period film, Thangalaan, which features Vikram and Malavika Mohanan in the lead, will hit screens on August 15 for Independence Day, if one is to go by what producer Dhananjayan, who is an integral part of the production house Studio Green says. Read on to know what producer Dhananjayan said...

Mysterious virus on Lake Garda: already hundreds of people hospitalised

Torri del Benaco was the first village on Italy's Lake Garda where quite a few people suddenly fell ill and showed the same symptoms. Meanwhile, the virus is already spreading to neighboring villages. In just a few days, hundreds of residents and tourists there ended up in the hospital with symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and fever. The culprit turned out to be norovirus. This is evident from examination of stool samples....

Amit Shah's clarification on first case registered under new criminal laws

Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the first case registered under the new criminal laws was in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior. He said this while clarifying media queries about the first case lodged under the new laws - which have come into force starting today - amid reports that an FIR registered in Delhi was the first under the new regime. He said that the case registered at Kamla Market police station was one of the first cases...

Tamannaah Bhatia rents commercial property for ₹18 lakh per month, mortgages 3 flats in Mumbai for ₹7.84 cr

Bollywood star Tamannaah Bhatia has rented a commercial property for ₹18 lakh per month and mortgaged three residential units for ₹7.84 crore in Mumbai

Ratan Tata Steps In To Save 115 TISS Jobs Amid Termination Crisis

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), which recently laid off 115 employees on June 28, revealed on Sunday that it would pause the termination of 55 faculty members and 60 non-teaching staff. This decision came after the Tata Education Trust (TET), led by former chairperson of the Tata Group, Ratan Tata, agreed to provide additional financial grants. TISS stated that ongoing discussions with Tata Education Trust have solidified their...

Vodafone Idea looks vulnerable as tariff hike may send 2G users to Jio 4G plans, say analysts

Vodafone Idea has just turned more vulnerable with the recent tariff hike posing the threat of a potential churn in users to Reliance Jio for lower cost. The beleaguered private telecom service provider was the last to raise the tariffs, though it lagged behind Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio in terms of network coverage. It will take another six months to improve, analysts said. Jio's move to keep tariffs unchanged for its 4G feature phone users...

Shares of this ₹4,800 crore company hit a record high after a mega order from L&T

Shares of DCX Systems Ltd., a company that deals in strategic defence and aerospace electronics solutions, hit a record high on Tuesday after it won a mega order from engineering and infrastructure conglomerate Larsen & Toubro Ltd.The stock rose as much as 16% on Tuesday after it received an order from L&T for the manufacture and supply of electronic modules. The order is said to be worth ₹1,250 crore and will be executed in the next three...

Medha Patkar Sentenced To 5 Months In Jail, To Pay Rs 10 lakhs Compensation To VK Saxena In Defamation Case

Delhi's Saket court sentences Narmada Bachao Andolan activist Medha Patkar to five months of simple imprisonment, in a defamation case filed by then KVIC Chairman V K Saxena (now Delhi LG). The court has also directed Medha Patkar to pay a compensation of Rs. 10 lakh to V K Saxena

Sara Ali Khan's New Workout Video Draws Our Attention To Pilates & Why It's The Best Way To Stay Fit

New Yellow Dress Code for Ayodhya Ram Mandir Priests; Smartphone Ban, 5-Hour Shifts Among Other Dos and Don'ts

Priests in Ayodhya’s Ram Temple would now be seen in a new attire following a change in the dress code. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, which manages the temple, has introduced bright yellow-coloured safa (headgear), chabandi (kurta) and dhoti for the priests, replacing the traditional saffron robes. Besides, the trust has also barred the priests from carrying smartphones inside the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) and has redefined some...

Newsletter | Centre might hike standard deduction limit in Budget 24; crop insurance & rain damage & more

From the Centre possibly hiking the standard deduction limit in Budget 2024 to a lowdown on crop insurance , here are the top 11 news stories across business, global events, tech, and more —#LatestNews⚡Oil prices near two-month high on Middle East, Hurricane concernsOil traded near a two-month high after breaking out of its recent trading range on an escalation in tensions in the Middle East and concerns over the rapid start to the Atlantic...

D-Street At Record High! Sensex Nears 80,000, Nifty Above 24,200 For The First Time

Sensex Today: Indian benchmark indices opened with record highs on Tuesday morning, with the Nifty50 index surging 95 points at 24,236, while the BSE Sensex rose 364 points higher to 79,840 levels.On the Sensex, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, TCS, L&T, Infosys, HDFC Bank, SBI and Tech Mahindra saw gains, while Titan, JSW Steel, Sun Pharma and Ultratech Cement led the losses.Global CuesAcross Asian markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 traded flat, edging up by...

'Kalki 2898 AD' box office collection Day 4: The Prabhas' film mints Rs 302 crore in India in all languages

Nag Ashwin's latest sci-fi film 'Kalki 2898 AD', released on June 27, has captivated audiences worldwide, earning rave reviews and substantial box office success. Starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, this sci-fi epic has grossed over Rs 500 crore globally, blending Indian mythology with a dystopian future.

Shah urges Speaker to seek authentication of Gandhi's claims in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to seek verification of several claims made by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during his speech

Air Europa Flight makes emergency landing after severe turbulence, over 20 passengers injured

An Air Europa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner made an emergency landing in Natal, northeastern Brazil, on Monday after encountering strong turbulence on a flight from Madrid to Montevideo. The turbulence resulted in several injuries among the passengers, prompting the emergency diversion, the airline said on X.The affected passengers received immediate med...

Maharashtra Legislative Council Polls: Sena (UBT) Wins Two Seats, BJP One

The Shiv Sena (UBT) won the Mumbai Graduates and Mumbai Teachers constituencies while the BJP emerged victorious on the Konkan Graduates seat in the Maharashtra Legislative Council polls, results of which were announced on Monday.Polls to the Mumbai Graduates, Konkan Graduates, Mumbai Teachers and Nashik Teachers constituencies were held on June 26, with as many as 1,43,297 voters exercising their franchise, of which 1,32,071 votes were deemed...

Lonavla drowning incident: Two more bodies recovered, admin to tighten restrictions

Already there is a ban on entry after 6 pm at tourists’ places in forest department territory. We have ordered to implement it in a strict manner. If any officer is found showing leniency, then strict action will be taken, says official

What SEBI's notice and Hindenburg Research's response means for Adani?

Hindenburg Research Adani row: SEBI's move will bring confidence among the DIIs and FIIs regarding Adani group companies, say experts

India's return journey: Barbados PM says she expects airport to open in next 6 to 12 hours

Bridgetown (Barbados), Jul 2 (PTI) The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team might be able to fly home on Tuesday evening after Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley said she expects the airport here to become operational in the "next six to 12 hours", ending the shutdown forced by a category 4 hurricane

Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, 142 other actors part of a WhatsApp group: Lakshmi Manchu

Telugu actor Lakshmi Manchu recently revealed that she is part of a WhatsApp group with 143 actors, including Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, and Rana Daggubati.

₹5 crore Rolls-Royce Ghost breaks down on flooded road in Delhi. Internet says ‘Thar on the way to pull off’

The now-viral video shows a black-coloured Rolls-Royce stranded in the middle of a flooded road in Delhi.

Riyan Parag shares first look in India jersey ahead of debut in Zimbabwe series

Riyan Parag shared the first look of himself in his India jersey ahead of making his national team debut during the side's upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. Parag showcased some brilliant batting performances in IPL 2024, which has ultimately got him the long-desired maiden India call-up.

Assam Police seizes drugs packed in soap boxes, concealed in water bottles, arrests 3

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Karimganj police successfully seized narcotics valued at lakhs of rupees. The operation led to the apprehension of three individuals and the discovery of heroin packaged in soap boxes.

'India's Majority Population Will Be Minority If...': Allahabad HC On Religious Conversions

The Allahabad High Court on Monday observed that if the current trend of religious conversions carries on then the majority of India’s population will find itself in the minority one day.Hearing the bail plea of a person, who is accused of taking people from a village in Uttar Pradesh to a religious congregation in the name of the ceremony for the well-being and converting them to Christianity, the court observed, “Majority of population would...

BTS' Jin chosen as torchbearer for 2024 Paris Summer Olympics; Departure plans underway

BTS' Jin will be a torchbearer at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, joining over 15,000 athletes in 32 sports. The Olympic torch, lit in Greece, will travel 12,000 kilometers before the opening ceremony. The South Korean team, with up to 142 athletes, will have a send-off ceremony before the games.

HDFC Bank to temporarily stop UPI services on July 13; check timings, other details

HDFC Bank will perform a scheduled system upgrade on 13th July 2024, impacting UPI services at specific times. Customers are advised to plan their transactions accordingly.

BLACKPINK's JENNIE wins prestigious ‘Best Actress in an International Series’ at Brazil's SEC Awards 2024 for role in 'The Idol’

JENNIE of BLACKPINK triumphs as Best Actress at SEC Awards Brazil 2024 for her role in HBO's "The Idol," heralding a new chapter in her career. Her portrayal of Dyanne captivates global audiences, leading the series to top charts and dominate viewer engagement. This milestone underscores K-pop's influence in diverse entertainment, showcasing JENNIE's versatility beyond music. As BLACKPINK continues to redefine boundaries, JENNIE's acting debut...

Delhi airport roof collapse: One month's closure for Terminal 1 likely

Delhi airport canopy collapse: Delhi Airport was preparing to start operations at a new terminal by middle of July, but now permissions would be granted only after a thorough examination.

Aanand L Rai unveils first poster of Nakhrewaalii, film to release on Valentine’s Day 2025

Leading content studio Jio Studios in collaboration with filmmaker Aanand L Rai proudly unveiled the first poster of their upcoming production Nakhrewaalii. The film features debutants Ansh Duggal and Pragati Srivastava in the lead roles and is going to be released on Valentine’s Day 2025. The Jio Studios-Colour Yellow Productions venture, directed by Rahul Shanklya is set to captivate Rai’s fans yet again, with a fresh perspective on Bollywood...

CUET result 2024: NTA to release CUET UG answer key soon, details here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the CUET UG 2024 answer key soon on the official website. Applicants who have appeared for the examination can check for more updates and information.

'John Wick' makers buy Hollywood remake rights of Karan Johar's 'Kill'

Get ready for the action-packed 'Kill' remake by Karan Johar to hit screens worldwide on Friday. Starring Lakshya, Tanya Maniktala, and Raghav Juyal, the film promises high-octane thrills. Ahead of the highly anticipated release, the makers announced that the makers of the 'John Wick' franchise has obtained the rights for the Hollywood remake for the film.

First Look Poster Of Ajith Kumar-starrer Vidaamuyarchi Out

Ajith Kumar is set to make his comeback to the silver screen with Vidaamuyarchi, a highly anticipated action flick. As per the latest updates on the release, the makers have unveiled the first-look poster of the film. The now viral poster is gaining a lot of attention online.Dubbed as an action survival, Vidaamuyarchi will feature Ajith Kumar in a whole new avatar. On June 30, a Sunday, the makers of the upcoming release finally shared the first...

'Sikandar': Salman Khan's action avatar unveiled in pictures from set

Salman Khan is currently shooting for AR Murugadoss' next action film, Sikandar. His photos from the set of the film recently surfaced on social media.

Headphone culture: Why Alka Yagnik’s advice should not fall on deaf ears

In the wake of the Bollywood singer’s revelation that she was diagnosed with sudden hearing loss, doctors caution against listening to high-decibel music using headphones for a long duration

Water Causes Major Destruction In The World, Heavy Rains Causes Distress | ABP News

After seeing major trouble in the water crisis conditions in Delhi and across various regions in the world, there is now a situation where life drowns under water. Monsoon Breaks Records in the world. Major destruction is caused in terms of lives, architecture, families, and health. Not only India but other regions like Italy has a high alert of heavy rains. The weather office predicted heavy rainfall in Delhi for the next three days. It has...

Rahul Gandhi's first reaction after his Lok Sabha speech expunged: 'In Modi ji's world…'

Several portions of the maiden speech of Rahul Gandhi as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha were expunged from the records of Parliament.

'Mirzapur 3': Ali Fazal confirms Jitendra Kumar's cameo in the show

Ali Fazal, in an interview, revealed that 'Panchayat' actor Jitendra Kumar is also a part of 'Mirzapur 3.' The upcoming crime-thriller will premiere on Prime Video on July 5.

Credit card rule changes that will come into effect in July: SBI Card, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Citibank

SBI Card announced that accrual of reward points on government related transactions will be discontinued for some credit cards from July 1, as per its website.

Key Changes To Credit Card Services in India This July: Here's All You Need To Know

There are several changes in the credit card segment of major banks this month.

UPSC results: 14,625 candidates clear preliminary exam 2024

NEW DELHI: As many as 14,625 candidates have cleared the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2024, the results for which were announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday.The Civil Services (Prelims) Exam was held on June 16.The successful candidates will now have to apply again in the detailed application form for the Ci...

Hurricane Beryl Delays Victorious Indian Team's Return, 70-Member Team Stranded In Barbados

According to reports, hurricane Beryl, originating in the Atlantic, had intensified with maximum sustained winds of 210 kmph, thus making air travel extremely unsafe. While the Indian team was supposed to return by Tuesday, now their return will be delayed by at least a day, with the players expected to land in New Delhi.