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Institutional investors shore up Travel Food Services’ $234m India IPO
Indian airport restaurant and lounge operator Travel Food Services’ $234 million IPO was hauled over the finish line on Wednesday by institutional investors as risk-averse retail investors shied away amid US trade deal concerns. The IPO, India’s...

‘India’s Innovation Story’ : ‘Bharat Sanrachana-2025’ from July 10 to 12
SRINAGAR, JULY 09: India’s biggest development and innovation exhibition, Bharat Sanrachana – Jammu and Kashmir 2025, is set to open in Srinagar from 10 to 12 July at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC). Addressing the media...

Man arrested in Uttarakhand for killing partner, baby in north Delhi
A 25-year-old man was arrested from Uttarakhand’s Haldwani city on Wednesday for allegedly murdering his partner and a six-month-old baby by slitting their throats in north Delhi’s Majnu Ka Tila area a day earlier, the police said. According to...

Air India Crash: Makers To Check Wreckage For Defects, AAIB's Initial Report To Be Out This Week
Last Updated:July 09, 2025, 21:00 IST AAIB D-G GVG Yugandhar said as and when the report will be available, it will be put on the website of the civil aviation ministry and be made available to the public The Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad...

2 Canadian beaches were ranked among the best in the world and they're wildly different
Two Canadian beaches were just named among the best in the world — and they're seriously bucket list material. Whether you're planning a summer getaway or looking to add more must-visit beaches in Canada to your travel bucket list, this new global...

Delhi-NCR Hit By Sudden Downpour, Waterlogging Triggers Traffic Chaos
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) A sudden spell of heavy rain battered Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday evening around 7 PM, leading to widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and a red alert from the India...

Delhi Airport Advises Passengers To Consider Alternative Transport Like Metro Amid Downpour
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAl) on Wednesday issued a passenger advisory owing to heavy downpour in the Delhi-NCR region, advising them to consider alternative modes of transport, including Delhi...

Tough batting test awaits in-form India against unsettled England as third Test begins at Lords
With the series nicely poised at 1-1 going into the third Test, the narrative built around both teams has changed significantly following India's 336-run routing of England at Edgbaston Published Date - 10 July 2025, 12:13 AM London: The in-form...

Oil and plastic pollution from shipwreck raises concerns, legal scrutiny in India
The MSC ELSA-3 shipwreck, off Kerala’s coast in southern India, spilled oil and plastic pellets, with potential impacts on marine life, coastal ecosystems and fishing livelihoods. Gaps in maritime law and weak enforcement leave India ill-equipped...

India presents a compelling case for global maritime investors: Govt
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS): With 100 per cent FDI permitted under the automatic route in shipping and shipbuilding, and fiscal incentives offered by the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City, India presents a compelling case...

India News | Natural Calamities Coupled with Rumours on Social Media Hit Tourist Arrivals in Himachal
Shimla, Jul 9 (PTI) Besides claiming lives and damaging properties, cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides in several parts of Himachal have also hit the tourism industry hard in the state. The rumours on social media platforms have further...

India News | Make SKICC Hub of Corporate Activity, Improve Facilities in JKTDC Properties: CM Omar
Srinagar, Jul 9 (PTI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired the board meetings of Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) and Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) after boards of both bodies were...

India News | Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu and LoP Thakur Jointly Inspect the Disaster-hit Thunag
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 9 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur jointly inspected the Thunag market area on Wednesday, which was severely affected by flash floods...

Rs 1 Crore Ex-gratia Not The Final Word: Air India Clarifies Compensation For Crash Victims Still Underway
Passengers on this international flight were automatically covered under the airline’s passenger liability insurance which comes embedded into the ticket cost. Additionally, personal travel insurance plans, if purchased separately, offer further...

8 hidden hill getaways near Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore & more
Tired of crowded tourist spots? These offbeat hill stations near major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore & more are perfect for a serene, refreshing escape on a short leave. Bhandardara – Hidden gem near Mumbai: A calm village tucked in the...

India News | New Gatekeeper Assumes Charge at TN Level Crossing Where Train Hit a Van Killing 3 Children
Cuddalore, Jul 9 (PTI) A new gatekeeper assumed charge here at the Semmankuppam manned level crossing where a train hit a van killing 3 school-going children on July 8. The new appointee, Anand Raj told reporters he has been working in the...

India’s oldest school is also most expensive, fee is more than Dhirubhai Ambani International School, it is Rs..., located in...
Woodstock School is an international boarding school which is also India’s first boarding school. A heritage school as it is 160 years old, it is also the oldest school in India. Its location makes the view of the school most beautiful. Woodstock...

US to impose $250 Visa Integrity Fee on tourists, students, H-1B workers. How does it impact Indians?
Indian nationals planning to visit the United States for tourism, study, or work will soon face a sharp increase in visa-related costs. Under the newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a mandatory $250 ‘Visa Integrity Fee’ will be charged on...

BRICS 2025: A diplomatic win for India amid global shifts
Given that the BRICS group, comprising emerging economies of the global south, was formed as a counterpoise to the overt dominance of the G7 nations led by the US, it was no surprise that its joint declaration issued last Sunday was a carefully...

Preliminary report on Air India plane crash likely to be released this week, AAIB officials tell parliamentary panel
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Senior officials of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) told a parliamentary panel on Wednesday that the preliminary report on the plane crash in Ahmedabad is likely to be placed in the public domain...