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At least 38 pilgrims have reportedly died due to health-related complications during the first 26 days of the ongoing Char Dham Yatra in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, according to government officials overseeing the annual pilgrimage. Authorities said the majority of

US President Donald Trump has formally invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan to visit the White House on September 24, signaling a possible thaw in relations between the world’s two largest economies amid ongoing geopolitical and trade

A fresh controversy has erupted around the Indian Premier League (IPL) after former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi made sensational allegations regarding an alleged blackmail racket involving an aspiring cricketer. According to reports, a young cricketer aspiring to secure an IPL contract was

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather advisory warning of heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and heatwave conditions across multiple states and Union Territories on Friday, highlighting the possibility of extreme weather events in different parts of the country. According to

New Delhi — Sunil Bharti Mittal has unveiled a long-term succession and ownership strategy for Bharti Airtel, signaling a gradual transition of leadership responsibilities to the next generation over the coming decade while simultaneously strengthening promoter control over the telecom giant. Speaking

In a strong endorsement of spiritually driven cinema, International Society for Krishna Consciousness leader Gauranga Das has encouraged parents and families across India to watch Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam) with their children, calling the movie an important cultural and spiritual

New Delhi, India — In a significant move aimed at strengthening the financial security and welfare of military personnel, the Indian Army has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank of Baroda through May 2029. The renewed agreement introduces enhanced insurance

India has taken a transformational step toward becoming a global shipbuilding powerhouse with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the country’s first mega greenfield shipyard at Thoothukudi. The massive maritime infrastructure project is expected to

Raigarh, Chhattisgarh | May 13, 2026: In one of the biggest crackdowns on organized online cricket betting and financial crime in the region, the Raigarh Police has dismantled a large-scale betting syndicate allegedly involved in IPL gambling, hawala transactions, and money laundering

Mumbai, India — Investors across Dalal Street are closely watching a major earnings day for India’s public sector companies as four key state-run giants — Power Finance Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Oil India Limited, and NLC India Limited — are scheduled

New Delhi, India — : The Tata Power Company Limited has appointed veteran energy sector executive Nishi Vasudeva as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director on its Board, effective May 13, 2026. The move is expected to further strengthen the company’s leadership and

New Delhi, India — : State-owned mining consultancy firm Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) has entered into a strategic consultancy agreement with International Coal Ventures Private Limited (ICVL) for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Tete

New Delhi, India: YES Bank Limited has received a major credit rating upgrade from Moody’s Investors Service, marking another important milestone in the private sector lender’s recovery and financial strengthening efforts following its restructuring phase. Moody’s upgraded the bank’s long-term issuer and

Mumbai, India: The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL), India’s largest state-owned general insurance company, reported a strong financial performance for fiscal year 2025-26, posting a sharp rise in profitability and market share despite absorbing a substantial wage revision expense. According to

Ranchi, India: Anand Mohan has officially assumed charge as Director (Technical) at Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), marking a significant leadership transition within India’s coal mining research and consultancy sector. The appointment became effective on May 11, 2026, and places

Mumbai, India: Amid ongoing market volatility and global economic uncertainty, fixed deposits continue to remain one of the most trusted investment options for conservative Indian savers. Canara Bank, one of India’s leading public sector banks, is offering fixed deposit interest rates of

New Delhi, India: Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI), one of India’s largest government-owned maritime transport companies, has announced a new recruitment drive for Company Secretary professionals on a contract basis for its corporate office in Mumbai. The Navratna public sector enterprise

New Delhi, India: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a major recruitment drive for more than 45 Group “A” and Group “B” Gazetted posts across multiple central government departments and institutions, offering opportunities in administration, engineering, education, research, translation, mining,

New Delhi, India: GAIL (India) Limited, the country’s largest state-owned natural gas transmission and marketing company, is scheduled to announce its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025-26 on May 21, 2026, according to an official company