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Breaking News Live Updates: ED conducts searches at 14 premises, including 12 in UP and two in Mumbai in Chhangur conversion case
08:20:09 AM IST, 17 Jul 2025 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announces free electricity scheme We have decided that from August 1, 2025, that is, from the July bill itself, all domestic consumers of the state will not have to pay any money for...
FIPO Kerala demands immediate removal of PCI president amid bribery allegations
The Kerala state committee of the Federation of Indian Pharmacist Organizations (FIPO) has called for the immediate removal of Dr. Montu Patel from the post of president of Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), and the dissolution of the PCI executive...

When Global Luxury Looks To India, Homegrown Brands Set The Tone
Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 10:18 IST As global luxury looks to India, it's homegrown brands that are setting the pace with authenticity, heritage, and modern vision. From Dior’s grand Mumbai runway and Prada’s Kolhapuri-style sandals to Bulgari’s...

Day after Indian tourist arrested for shoplifting, US embassy in India issues BIG warning, says visa can be revoked, if...
Day after an Indian tourist was caught for allegedly shoplifting nearly $1,000 worth of items from a Target store in the United States, US embassy in India has issued a fresh warning. Day after an Indian tourist was caught for allegedly...

Latest News | Kalpataru Projects International Bags Orders Worth Rs 2,293 Cr
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL) on Thursday said it has secured new orders worth around Rs 2,293 crore, along with its international subsidiaries. These include orders in the Buildings and Factories segment in...

The reinvention of Magic International’s print legacy
With roots dating back to a small Delhi press, Magic International has grown into a book and stationery powerhouse. Now operating in Greater Noida, the family-run business blends scale, and innovation to meet both domestic and global demand....

Swachh Survekshan Awards: 8 MP Cities, Including Bhopal, Indore & Ujjain, To Be Felicitated In Delhi Today
Swachh Survekshan Awards: 8 MP Cities To Be Felicitated In Delhi Today | Representative Photo Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Eight cities of Madhya Pradesh will be felicitated at the award distribution function of Swachh Survekshan 2024 to be held at...
International Buyers Purchased $56 Billion Worth Of US Homes In 1 Year
Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Foreign buyers purchased $56 billion worth of existing homes in the United States between April 2024 and March 2025, up by 33.2 percent from the previous 12 months, the National...

Gold rates in Delhi surges today, check the rates on 17 July, 2025
The gold rates in Delhi surged on 17 July, 2025. Going by the rates today, the price of 10 grams of 22-carat gold is at Rs 91,150 with a hike of Rs. 50 while the rate of 10 grams of 24-carat gold is at Rs. 99480 with a hike of Rs. 50. While the...

US Media Report Suggests Senior Pilot Cut Fuel Flow Amid Row Over Air India Crash Findings
Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 08:55 IST A new report suggests the fuel flow to the engines of the crashed Air India plane was cut by the captain. However, nothing such was established in the preliminary report. Ahmedabad: This combo of file images...

NATO threatens to impose 100% tariff on India
Pressure to urge Russia to stop the war in Ukraine (NATO – The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation – is a military alliance comprising 29 countries around the world.) Brussels (Belgium) – NATO has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on India, China,...

Kishan sees Argentina as reliable partner for India
Hyderabad: Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy participated in the Independence Day celebrations of Argentina, highlighting the growing strategic partnership between the two countries. Addressing dignitaries and foreign diplomats at an...

New Zealand announces big changes in immigration rules for international students
Studying in New Zealand is expected to become the new hotspot for international students. The New Zealand government has unveiled The International Education Going for Growth plan, which aims to double the value of foreign education to $7.2...
Air India crash: Probe focuses on captain’s actions, says WSJ
Wreckage of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane sits on the open ground, outside Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, where it took off and crashed nearby shortly afterwards, in Ahmedabad. | Photo Credit: AMIT DAVE/Reuters A...
Donald Trump Hints at India Trade Deal, Says 'Very Close' As August 1 Looms Large for Tariff Talks
US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh speculation over a possible trade deal with India, saying 'maybe', but adding that negotiations are in full swing and that a major breakthrough could arrive by August 1. Speaking alongside Bahrain's...

West Indies` Andre Russell set to draw curtains on his international career
Russell's retirement has come seven months before the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, which is set to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February 2026. Since 2019, he has been an integral part of the West Indies' T20I team West Indies' burly...

IND vs ENG: Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues shine in run-chase as India take 1-0 lead in ODI series
Deepti Sharma played one of the best knocks of her career in what was turning out to be tricky run-chase at The Rose Bowl in Southampton as India took a 1-0 lead in three-match ODI series. Coming into bat at 124/4 in a run-chase of 259, Deepti...

Chatbots, copy and code: How AI is powering India’s small businesses
When Supertech Laminates, a small manufacturing firm in India, began refining its export strategy using AI-powered tools, the goal wasn’t to follow a trend — it was to stay competitive. The company is now aiming for $10 million in revenue by 2028,...

Recommended stocks to buy today, 17 July, by India's leading market experts
On to the top stock picks for16 July, as recommended by some of India’s leading market experts. Top 3 Stocks Recommended by Ankush Bajaj for 17 July: Buy: PG Electroplast Ltd (PGEL) — Current Price: ₹828.00 Buy: Uno Minda Ltd — Current Price:...

Air India 171 crash probe shifts to senior pilot, says report; technical snag angle emerges
It was the first officer who asked the senior captain if he had turned off the fuel switches, stated a report in Wall Street Journal that quoted people familiar with US officials’ early assessment of the Air India plane crash that led to the death...