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NEW DELHI: The government issued a notification announcing a new Indian Standard for incense sticks (agarbatti), laying down quality norms and specifying a list of substances prohibited for use in their manufacture.The standard has been developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to ensure safer products and promote responsible and sustainable practices in the…
Team India after winning the T20 World Cup 2026. (Pic credit: Surya’s X post) NEW DELHI: Tributes poured in from across the cricketing world after India clinched a historic third title at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with legends and former players hailing the team’s dominance and character.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
Turkey flag representative image Turkey detained dozens of people suspected of links to the Islamic State (IS) group during nationwide raids on Wednesday, iInterior minister Ali Yerlikaya said.The raids were carried out in Istanbul and 24 other provinces, including Ankara and Yalova. Yerlikaya shared a video showing security forces raiding suspects’ homes, with some detainees…
Asian markets rose on Monday, boosted by Japan’s Nikkei, as the country moves closer to naming its first female prime minister. Investors are also watching US inflation data due this week, expected to have only a minor impact on plans for further rate cuts. Nikkei rallied 1383 points, up 2.9% to reach 48,965. Hong Kong’s…
Gold and silver purchases began on a positive note on Saturday as the two-day Dhanteras festival kicked off, with jewellers anticipating a strong turnout both online and in stores despite record-high prices possibly cutting sales volumes by up to 15% compared with last year.Dhanteras, considered the most auspicious day in the Hindu calendar for buying…
Google has filed a notice to appeal a US federal court ruling that held it guilty of maintaining an illegal monopoly in online search, according to court records, AFP reported.A US district judge had ruled in 2024 that the internet major monopolised search and text advertising by using exclusive distribution agreements that made it the…
Lulu Retail Holdings, the largest pan-GCC full-line retailer, has unveiled an ambitious expansion strategy that will see the company open 50 new stores across the Gulf region between 2026 and 2028, a move expected to reshape regional retail dynamics and create hundreds of new jobs in coming years. The announcement comes as Lulu reported record…
At the Red Sea International Film Festival, Alia Bhatt reflected on her acclaimed role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, describing the portrayal of the Kamathipura matriarch as a significant “leap of faith.” Bhatt admitted the role was one of the “riskiest” parts she’s played. Her decision was based on full surrender to Bhansali, trusting…
US President Donald Trump has once again reiterated his old claim that India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire after his intervention. Speaking at an event in Miami, Florida, on Wednesday, Trump added new details to his claims, saying that after his intervention, the next day he received a call claiming that they had made…
Ozempic 101: Is it behind Karan Johar’s weight loss? Fact sheet for health enthusiasts on benefits and risks The rising curiosity about weight loss drugs has launched Ozempic into a headline-grabbing topic, especially after celebrities like Bollywood director Karan Johar stirred rumours concerning its use amid noticeable transformations. This injectable drug was primarily designed for…
