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Prince Aga Khan V arrives at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan to meet Governor

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), has arrived at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan in Mumbai on Saturday ahead of his scheduled meeting with Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma.... read..

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"Completely wrong approach": Advocate AS Peerzada questions FWICE’s intervention in CINTAA’s internal matters

Amid the ongoing dispute within the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA), election proceedings, and legal issues, advocate AS Peerzada, representing President Poonam Dhillon and General Secretary Padmini Kolhapure, has questioned the manner in whi... read..

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Amit Shah in Mumbai: UCC before 2029, Seva Sankalp campaign, push for Indian LGD value chain

Setting a legislative timeline for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the UCC will be implemented across all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before 2029, while asserting that India’s national security posture ... read..

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7 Addl cops, 37 DCPs, 16,000+ personnel posted for safe Ganeshotsav celebrations: Mumbai police

The Mumbai Police on Sunday rolled out a massive, multi-tiered security apparatus across the metropolis to ensure safe and peaceful celebrations for Ganeshotsav 2026.... read..

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"India should take global leadership in entire value chain of lab-grown diamonds": Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah appealed to Indian industry to build the entire value chain for lab-grown diamonds in India, from manufacturing machinery and jewellery production to branding, showrooms and global sales, and establish global leadership in th... read..

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Amit Shah sets 2029 deadline for implementation of UCC across 21 NDA-led states

Setting a definitive legislative timeline, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented across all 21 states governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) befo... read..

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“True knowledge is never held hostage by ideology”: Union Minister Amit Shah in Mumbai

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that “true knowledge is never held hostage by an ideology” and called for the vast wealth of knowledge and collections preserved by the Asiatic Society of Mumbai to be used for the welfare of the country and th... read..

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“Process of decolonisation not about erasing history,” says Amit Shah in Mumbai; outlines long-term vision for Asiatic Society 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday visited the Asiatic Society of Mumbai and inaugurated the 'Ganesh Gyanarthi' exhibition, where he asserted that the true essence of decolonisation lies in presenting authentic history from an Indian perspective rath... read..

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Sanjay Raut praises Iran at BRICS Summit, calls its President “brave like a lion”

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday praised Iran’s leadership while commenting on the BRICS Summit, describing the Iranian President as a “brave man like a lion” and highlighting Iran’s resistance in the face of opposition from powerful countries... read..

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Entire lab-grown diamond ecosystem must remain firmly in Indian hands: Amit Shah at Mumbai event

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday called upon the gems and jewellery sector to ensure that the entire ecosystem and manufacturing chain of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs)—ranging from machinery production to setting up retail showrooms worldwide—remain fi... read..

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"Successful viral picture moment": Taapsee Pannu shares rare vacation glimpses with husband Mathias Boe

Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu has shared a rare glimpse with her husband, former badminton star Mathias Boe, from their beach vacation.... read..

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"We believe in dialogue, discussion": Amit Shah on Gen Z-led movement, says BJP cannot govern by imposing Emergency

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the government believes in dialogue and discussion while responding to questions on the social and political repercussions of the various Gen Z-led movements, NRC implementation in Manipur and nationwide, and c... read..

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From "fragile five" to global growth leader": Amit Shah hails 12-year shift to 'politics of performance'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that India has definitively moved past decades of political stagnation, replacing corruption and dynastic rule with a governance model driven strictly by results and national interest.... read..

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Amit Shah hails PM Modi's "25 years of continuous public service" ahead of 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the month-long "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan" to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years of public service will be conducted nationwide from September 17 to October 17, reaching every district, Lok Sabha and Assem... read..

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"If one forgets history, one may have a present, but no future": Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis hails 222-year-old Asiatic Society of Mumbai

Underscoring the critical need to preserve civilisational records, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday asserted that a society that forgets its past compromises its own destiny, stating that "if one forgets history, one may have a prese... read..

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AI innovation must be balanced with accountability for AI decisions: Euronet Worldwide executive

As artificial intelligence (AI) gains wider adoption across the financial sector, balancing AI-led innovation with accountability for decisions taken by AI agents will be critical, said Pranay Bipin Jhaveri, Managing Director, India & South Asia at Eu... read..

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CINTAA polls: From Upasana Singh to Vindu Dara Singh, artists share views on ongoing dispute

The ongoing dispute within the Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) has brought differences among members into focus, with several actors and representatives speaking about the elections, the legal developments and the welfare of artistes.... read..

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CINTAA row: Poonam Dhillon, Padmini Kolhapure speak on frozen accounts, CAWT MOU, and legal battle 

Amid the ongoing internal dispute within the Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA), its President Poonam Dhillon, General Secretary Padmini Kolhapure and Vice President C.P. Thakur have spoken about the issues surrounding the association, including i... read..

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India-US partnership can create win-win situation for world: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday stressed the need for stronger cooperation between India and the US, saying the two countries can create a "win-win situation" by combining India's potential with American resources and technology.... read..

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“PM Modi must ask China to return our land,” says Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should clearly tell the Chinese leadership to withdraw from areas in Ladakh and Galwan where it has allegedly intruded and return India's land.... read..

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SEBI proposes changes to derivatives settlement, closing auction timings; seeks public comments

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed changes to the settlement methodology for derivatives contracts, market timings and certain operational aspects of the Closing Auction Session (CAS).... read..

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SBI Research sees RBI rate hikes in October, December as inflation risks rise

The Reserve Bank of India is likely to raise its policy rate by 25 basis points in October and another 25 basis points in December as rising crude prices and broader inflation pressures threaten to push inflation higher, SBI Research said in its latest Ec... read..

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"Priority is to ensure no inconvenience": Maharashtra Minister after Namo Express to Konkan flag-off ahead of Ganesh Utsav

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Saturday said the priority of the state government is to ensure that people travelling to their villages for Ganesh Chaturthi do not face any inconvenience, as the Namo Express to Konkan-Sawantwadi was ... read..

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"Truth cannot be defeated": Disha Salian's father as CBI initiates proceedings in case

Satish Salian, father of the late Actor Sushant Singh Rajput's former manager, Disha Salian, on Friday said that the proceedings in the case will begin in a few days and justice will be served.... read..

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Bigg Boss 20: Uditi Singh breaks down talking about ex Karan Wahi, says she won't mind if he enters the house

Actor Uditi Singh, who is currently seen as a contestant on ‘Bigg Boss 20,’ broke down while talking about her past relationship with actor Karan Wahi inside the house. The actor also said that she has moved on from the relationship and would not mind if ... read..

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DRI Mumbai busts airport gold smuggling syndicate; 3.47 kg gold worth Rs 5.47 crore seized, four arrested

Acting on specific intelligence, officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, detected a well-organised syndicate involved in smuggling foreign-origin gold through Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, involvi... read..

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"Food habits are personal decisions; every individual has freedom”: BJP’s Ram Kadam on non-veg row

Amid the ongoing debate over the non-vegetarian food row, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ram Kadam on Saturday said that food habits are a matter of personal choice and should be left to an individual's faith, while emphasising the need to respect re... read..

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BRICS-NDB Knowledge Portal inaugurated as RBI Governor calls for stronger collective capacity

The BRICS-NDB Knowledge Portal was inaugurated in Mumbai during the second meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, with Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra calling for stronger collective capacities, greater innovation an... read..

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“Don’t delete my comment, let Salman sir see it as well”: Amaal Mallik calls out Salman Khan Films over ‘Hero’ anniversary post

Music composer and singer Amaal Mallik has called out Salman Khan Films over an anniversary post for the 2015 film ‘Hero,’ after he noticed that the composer and lyricist of one of the film’s songs were not mentioned.... read..

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Adhyayan Suman, Divita Rai’s ‘Main Na Raha Mera’ first look out, teaser to release on this date

The first look of romantic musical ‘Main Na Raha Mera’, starring Adhyayan Suman and Divita Rai, has been unveiled. The film marks Rai’s debut as an actor and is set to explore love, heartbreak and ego.... read..

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NSE IPO landmark event for capital markets; retail investors remain market's backbone: Pranav Haldea

The upcoming initial public offering (IPO) of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) is a landmark event for India's primary capital market, while sustained participation by retail investors and the growing role of institutional capital are strengthening the c... read..

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HDFC Bank proposes two candidates for MD, CEO post; appoints Jimmy Tata as Executive Director

HDFC Bank’s board has approved the submission of two candidates, in order of preference, for appointment as the bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a three-year term, with the proposal now pending approval from the Reserve Bank of Ind... read..

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KBC 18: Amitabh Bachchan regrets never learning music, says he still wishes to learn at 84

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan opened up about a wish he has not been able to fulfil in his life during an upcoming episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati.’... read..

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BB 20: Mahhi Vij gets emotional watching Sidharth Shukla-Shehnaaz Gill’s special moments

Bigg Boss 20 took viewers on a nostalgic trip as the reality show celebrated two decades of its journey. ... read..

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"Unnecessary conjecture doesn’t help the film...": Siddharth P Malhotra breaks silence on ‘Kamal Aur Meena’ speculation

Filmmaker and producer Siddharth P Malhotra has urged the media and public to refrain from speculation over his upcoming project 'Kamal Aur Meena', saying official details about the film will be announced only after key contracts are formally signed and l... read..

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Less volatile expiry-day pricing could improve F&O price discovery: ANMI

A less volatile price point for futures and options contracts on expiry days could help improve price discovery, Kamlesh Shroff, National President of the Association of National Exchanges Members of India (ANMI), said on Friday, while discussing possible... read..

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"There is nothing wrong with it": Actor Paresh Rawal on 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat 

Actor Paresh Rawal defended Gujarat hosting the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony, saying Gujarat is an integral part of India and there is nothing wrong with holding major national events there.... read..

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AI-led payments will need strong risk checks as trust remains critical: Amazon Pay India CEO

As artificial intelligence increasingly makes digital payments more contextual and automated, strong risk checks will remain critical to maintaining customer trust, Amazon Pay India CEO Vikas Bansal said.... read..

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Ravi Kishan's viral meme 'Money Follows My Brother' gets song makeover

Actor-politician Ravi Kishan has been trending on social media lately for his hilarious one-liners from interviews and podcasts. From “Money follows my brother” to “Home from work” and “Jaldi, the late,” his quirky and unexpected remarks have quickly beco... read..

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Tokenisation is arriving, RBI must sharpen digital rupee capabilities: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said tokenisation is emerging as a defining development in the financial system and urged the Reserve Bank of India to further develop its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) capabilities as digital assets ... read..

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Ahead of IPO, NSE CEO highlights scale; says exchange handles around 30 crore trades on a good day

Ahead of the opening of the National Stock Exchange of India’s initial public offering (IPO), its Managing Director and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan on Friday highlighted the exchange’s scale and growth, saying NSE now handles around 30 crore trades on a good ... read..

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21 years later, Qazi Touqeer says he ‘didn’t sing well’ on Fame Gurukul despite beating Arijit Singh

 Singer Qazi Touqeer, who won the 2005 singing reality show Fame Gurukul, recently looked back at his journey on ‘Bigg Boss 20’ and admitted that he did not think he was a good singer when he won the show.... read..

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FM Sithramran says AI researcher’s resignation raises questions over AI safety safeguards

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday questioned whether safeguards being developed by frontier artificial intelligence companies are keeping pace with the rapid advancement of the technology, citing the recent resignation of Anthropic researche... read..

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Kailash Kher’s ‘Hey Hanuman’ song from ‘Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha’ unveiled

The makers of ‘Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha’ have released the Hindi version of the film’s third song, ‘Hey Hanuman’, sung by Kailash Kher. ... read..

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Virender Sehwag takes charge as host of ‘Rise and Fall Season 2’, promo out

The much-awaited first glimpse of ‘Rise and Fall Season 2’ has been unveiled, with legendary cricketer Virender Sehwag taking over the reins as the host. ... read..

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GFF 2026 concludes with focus on AI-led fintech growth, secure digital payments and global adoption

The next phase of fintech growth will depend on transforming advances in artificial intelligence, digital payments and emerging technologies into secure, scalable and inclusive financial solutions, industry leaders said at the conclusion of the Global Fin... read..

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“In opposing BJP, they seem to be criticising India”: BJP’s Ram Kadam hits out at P Chidambaram over BRICS remarks

BJP MLA Ram Kadam hit out at Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram over his remarks questioning the tangible benefits India has gained from BRICS Summits, alleging that in opposing the BJP, the Congress leader was effectively criticising... read..

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NSE IPO price band fixed at Rs 1,700-1,785, bidding opens September 16, SBI largest seller: RHP

State Bank of India (SBI) will be the largest selling shareholder in the proposed initial public offering (IPO) of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE), offering up to 1.60 crore equity shares, while Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), wh... read..

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Sensex plunges 593 points, Nifty falls 0.88% at open as crude price surge to 4-month high

Indian benchmark equity indices opened sharply lower on Friday amid escalating tensions in West Asia and a surge in crude oil prices, raising concerns over the impact of higher energy costs on India's economic growth and corporate earnings.... read..

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Demat 2.0 will bring instant bond settlement closer, trading after regulation and market readiness: NSDL MD

Demat 2.0 can allow investors to receive tokenised bonds instantly against payments made through the central bank digital currency (CBDC), significantly reducing the time gap in securities settlement, NSDL Managing Director Vijay Chandok has said, noting ... read..

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Shriya Pilgaonkar reflects on "super special" meeting with Mohanlal during 'Haiwaan' shooting

Actor Shriya Pilgaonkar reflected on a special moment with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, sharing the moment when they met during the shooting of ‘Haiwaan’. ... read..

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