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Puri: Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra will be dressed up in Rajarajeswar Besha, also known as Suna Besha on Sunday. The Trinity will be adorned with over 208 kg of gold ornaments on their chariots in front of the Singhadwar. Devotees will be allowed to witness the ritual from 6.30 pm to 11 pm. The temple and district administrations have made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth darshan of the Trinity. Chief Administrator of Shri Jagannath Temple Administration Arabinda Padhe said, discussions were held with all nijogs of Srimandir to ensure all rituals a ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh faced nature's fury. Bridges collapsed in Shimla, Lahaul, and Spiti. Cloudbursts and flash floods caused widespread damage. Over 300 roads closed, disrupting travel. A police post swept away, shops damaged. No casualties reported yet. Orange alert issued for more heavy rain. The state has suffered significant financial losses this monsoon. Many people have died in rain-related incidents. Several bridges were washed away in Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, while over 300 roads, including two national highways, have been closed across Himachal Pradesh following fresh inci ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): With the AI Impact Summit 2026 kicking off on Monday, Indian AI and gaming startups take centre stage, showcasing cutting-edge innovations that place the country at the forefront of AI-powered gaming and immersive technologies. The summit, positioned as a premier global platform on Artificial Intelligence, brings together policymakers, investors, technology leaders and startups to highlight real-world AI applications across sectors. Among the standout participants are five Indian ventures -- Yesgnome, Metasports (Hitwicket), Koyozo, Youth Buzz (Ourcadium ...Read More >
Puri: Lord Jagannath and His Siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were adorned with 208 kg gold ornaments during the 'Suna Besha' ritual on chariots Sunday, an integral part of the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri. The devotees can have 'darshan' of the deities from 6.30 pm to 11 pm, said the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). According to temple sources, the deities adorn around 30 different designs of ornaments which include gold, diamond, silver and other precious metals. "Initially, around 138 designs of ornaments were used during the era of King Kapilendra Deb in 146 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): A decline in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate has a higher multiplier effect of 1.08x compared with direct taxes, according to a report by Ambit Capital. If the benefits of this cut are passed on to consumers, it can boost the country's GDP growth. It stated "A decline in GST rate has a higher multiplier effect (1.08x) than direct taxes. If passed on to consumers, it can add 20-50bps to GDP growth". The report said, a decrease in income tax rate would have a positive multiplier effect, leading to a rise in private consumption due to higher disposable ...Read More >
Lucknow: The residence of former DGP of Karnataka, Mahendra Kumar Srivastava, was burgled in Aliganj, police said.According to cops, distant relatives of the former DGP had been staying in the house and they were in Oman when the incident took place.Burglars broke into the house and decamped with jewellery and cash worth several lakhs of rupees.The incident came to light on Sunday when domestic help Akash Rawat reached the house and found the locks broken and valuables missing.According to the FI ...Read More >
Bengaluru, November 27, 2024: SuperGaming's highly anticipated Indo-futuristic Battle Royale game, Indus, has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 5 million downloads on the Google Play Store and over 100,000 installs on the iOS App Store. This remarkable feat solidifies its position as one of India's fastest-growing games. The title has also been recognized as the Best Made in India Game by Google Play in their prestigious Best of 2024 awards. Indus has captivated players with its distinctive Indo-futuristic world setting that seamlessly blends Indian culture with futuristic aestheti ...Read More >
Puri: LordJagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra will be adorned with 208 kg gold ornaments during the 'Suna Besha' ritual on chariots, an integral part of the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri. The 'Suna Besha' ritual of the deities were held on Sunday and the devotes can witness the ritual from 6.30 pm to 11 pm, said the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). According to temple sources, the deities adorn around 30 different designs of ornaments which include gold, diamond, silver and other precious metals. "Initially, around 138 designs of ornaments were used ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The proposed GST reforms, announced by the prime minister to be rolled out by Diwali, halving the current four-rate tax structure into two-tier regime at lower rates, though will lead to an estimated average revenue loss of Rs 85,000 crore per annum, will give a big boost to the for-long sagging consumption story to the tune of Rs 1.98 trillion, a report has said. The current GST structure consists of four main rate slabs: 5, 12, 18 and 28%. These rates apply to most goods and services. In addition to these main slabs, there are three special rates as well: 3% on gold, silver, diamond ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police has arrested a jeweller who had been absconding after allegedly cheating a fellow jeweller of gold, silver, and diamonds worth ₹12.77 crore. The accused, identified as Birju Kishor Kumar Salla (45), was arrested from a hotel in Gujarat where he had been hiding. According to the EOW, an FIR had been registered against Salla on June 10 at LT Marg Police Station. After evading arrest for several weeks, investigators tracked his location to Gujarat. Acting on a tip-off, the Gujarat Police detained Salla from the hotel and later handed ...Read More >
New Delhi, [India], July 5 (ANI): Nehal Deepak Modi, the brother of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, allegedly played a crucial role in laundering proceeds of crime in the high-profile Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case as well as actively involved in the "disappearance and concealment of assets" and "destruction of evidence", officials said on Saturday. Also Read | Mumbai Ranked Among '100 Best Food Cities in the World' in TasteAtlas List; Six Indian Cities Make the Cut. The revelation comes after Nehal Modi was arrested in the United States on the basis of an extradition ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) The free trade agreement between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA will come into force from Wednesday under which New Delhi has received an investment commitment of USD 100 billion in 15 years from the grouping while allowing several products such as Swiss watches, chocolates and cut and polished diamonds at lower or zero duties. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. It was signed on March 10, 2024. Domestic customers will get access to high-quality Swiss products such as watches, chocolates ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6: Garena Free Fire MAX is one of the most popular games in the battle royale genre that offers unique rewards, maps and gameplay. The game offers a similar experience to BGMI, Call of Duty Mobile, and PUBG. Like all the other games, the players are put into a battle-zone via parachute landing, and they must start fighting with the other players using whatever weapons or gadgets they have. Ultimately, they need to survive a match while staying in a safe zone that keeps shrinking. Garena Free Fire MAX codes help players get new rewards to defeat others in the game. Here are the Gar ...Read More >
Surat: Ahead of the US's 50% tariff coming into effect on Aug 27, exports of gems and jewellery (G&J) grew by 16% in July, while exports of cut and polished diamonds (CPD) grew by 18%, compared to the same month last year. After two years of declines, July saw overall gross exports of gems and jewellery rise to $2.17 billion from $1.87 billion in July 2024. Overall gross exports of CPD grew to $1.07 billion, compared to $910 million last July. Polished lab-grown diamond exports grew by 27.6% to $122 million from $96 million last year. For April-July 2025, polished lab-grown diamond exports dec ...Read More >
New Delhi: The free trade agreement between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA will come into force from Wednesday under which New Delhi has received an investment commitment of $100 billion in 15 years from the grouping while allowing several products such as Swiss watches, chocolates and cut and polished diamonds at lower or zero duties. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. It was signed March 10, 2024. Domestic customers will get access to high-quality Swiss products such as watches, chocolates, biscuits, and cloc ...Read More >
Kolkata: Dhanteras gold buying surpassed the expectations of city jewellers as sales till early Saturday evening were higher than last year's. Since Dhanteras will continue beyond Sunday morning, jewellers expected sales to increase by 15%-25% this year.Bablu Dey, president of the Swarnashilpo Bachao Forum, was happy with the turnout since morning. "We were apprehending a lower turnout given the steep price of gold. High prices have always proved to be a dampener, but it seems that buyers have now accepted the trend," said Dey.In the past two years, buyers have seen the price of gold double. O ...Read More >
A 40-year-old woman was assaulted by two motorcycle-borne men when she resisted an attempted chain snatching in south Delhi's Chittaranjan Park on Sunday afternoon, police said Monday, as a CCTV video showing the brutal attack circulated on social media. The woman sustained four to five stitches on her right arm and abrasions on her face, her husband said. "She is traumatised, and it's shocking that no one came forward to help her when the incident happened in full public view and in broad dayli ...Read More >
Shares of Senco Gold Ltd rallied sharply on Monday after the jewellery retailer indicated a strong end to the financial year, supported by healthy demand during the peak wedding season. The stock rose over 13% to around Rs 328 in intraday trade, as investors responded positively to the company's March quarter business update. The trigger was the March quarter update, where the jewellery retailer flagged strong traction during the wedding season, a period that typically drives a bulk of annual s ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 7: Rockstar Games has introduced a weekly update for Grand Theft Auto Online (GTA Online) with new features for players. Additionally, Rockstar Games has confirmed the global launch date for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), which is scheduled to be released worldwide on May 26, 2026. GTA Online update will include several discounts on in-game items, increased cash rewards for selected missions, and the chance to take part in high-stakes heists. These additions are likely to keep the gameplay engaging and offer its players more ways to earn rewards. In a blog post, Rockstar Games sa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Raising concerns over the elevated gold prices, country's leading branded jewellery maker Titan said it "could see shifts in demand segments", though it will continue to prioritise topline growth driven by market share gains. "Gold prices are expected to remain high, given the geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties globally," said the latest annual report of Titan, which operates in the market with brands such as Tanishq, Mia by Tanishq, CaratLane and Zoya. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, June 27, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Friday Lucky Draw Res ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 2: Garena Free Fire MAX is a battle royale game that offers unique survival battle experience to the mobile gamers. The players who are familiar with the games like CODM, PUBG and BGMI, will find this game engaging. The players have to land on a large battle map after jumping from an aeroplane and start gathering guns and ammo to shoot other players. They need to survive a match staying in shrinking 'safe zone'. Garena Free Fire MAX codes lets players claim rewards that help them defeat others. Check out the Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for today, July 2, 2025. Garena FF MAX ...Read More >
Puri, Jul 7 (PTI) Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri on Monday announced that the ASI has completed repair of the 12th century shrine's 'Ratna Bhandar' (treasury) and inventory-related work will begin after approval of the state government. This was announced in a joint press briefing by SJTA Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee and Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) Superintending Archaeologist, D B Garnayak here. ASI is the custodian of the 65-metre-tall imposing temple in the seaside town. "By the infinite grace of the Lord, the conservation and renovation work of th ...Read More >
Chennai: Despite a full month of 50 per cent US tariffs, quite intriguingly, India's merchandise exports grew both yearly as well as sequentially in September. As per the government data, merchandise exports grew 6.75 per cent on a y-o-y basis and 3.64 per cent on a m-o-m basis. The exports to the US were down by just 11.9 per cent. Merchandise exports in September rose 6.75 per cent to $36.38 billion against $34.08 billion in the same month last year. September exports rose 3.64 per cent against $35.10 billion in August, even when US tariff hikes remained detrimental to goods such as textile ...Read More >
The controversy began in September over the company's collaboration with London-based Pakistani Instagram influencer Alishba Khalid, who had previously mocked India's Operation Sindoor as a "cowardly act." Several social media users called out the company for partnering with Khalid as a promoter during the inauguration of their showroom in London. The posts allegedly called the jewellery brand a "sympathiser of Pakistan". According to news agency PTI, Malabar Gold & Diamonds had moved the high ...Read More >
Garena Free Fire Max redeem codes for today: Garena Free Fire Max, like other battle royale games such as BGMI, puts a strong emphasis on player skills. To truly excel in the game and consistently dominate the battlefield, practice and strategy are key. Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started, there are several smart tactics that can help elevate your gameplay and give you an edge over your opponents. To win matches, there are some skills you must master to gain an edge over rivals. Manage Resources Wisely: Effective resource management is crucial in Free Fire MAX. Keep an e ...Read More >
Elon Musk has announced plans to revolutionize the gaming industry by launching an AI-driven game studio under xAI. In a series of posts on X, Musk, a passionate gamer, criticized the current state of game development, highlighting the influence of large corporations and ideological biases. He pledged to "make games great again" through innovative applications of artificial intelligence. While many gamers have welcomed this move, excited by the idea of independent game development, critics question Musk's lack of experience in managing a game studio. The announcement has sparked widespread deb ...Read More >
Kolkata: Luxmi Group, owner of the iconic Makaibari Tea Estate, has acquired a majority stake in UK-based Brew Tea Co. Brew Tea deals exclusively with orthodox tea and has both an online and offline presence in the UK.Luxmi Group acquired an 80% stake in the company, while the remaining 20% remains with the existing promoters. After Tetley and Typhoo, this acquisition marks another British tea company being acquired by an Indian corporate, though it may not be of the same magnitude.Brew Tea Co was founded in Manchester by Phil and Aideen Kirby and has grown into a specialty tea brand, having a ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay salaries to in-service doctors studying in their institutions.The appeals were moved based on a GO dated ...Read More >
Exports of Indian natural polished diamonds to the US - contributing 35 per cent of total exports in fiscal 2025 - is set to face further headwinds following the tariffs and penalty announced by the US, said Crisil Ratings officials. An official of the ratings agency noted that the demand for natural diamonds in the US market has slowed already. "Added to this, reduced offtake by retailers post announcement of 10 per cent tariff on Indian exports in April 2025, brought down the share of the US ...Read More >