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MakeMyTrip buys majority stake in Flamingo Transworld to boost packages

MakeMyTrip will acquire a majority stake in Flamingo Transworld, aiming to expand its holiday packages business by tapping the tour operator's strong regional presence in western India

CV Ananda Bose resigns as Bengal Governor; TN Guv RN Ravi to replace

Bose, however, did not disclose the grounds of his sudden resignation and whether there was any political pressure that may have prompted his decision

Sri Lanka deliberates appropriate action as 2nd Iranian ship awaits entry

The ship, according to Jayathissa, awaits in Sri Lanka's Extended Economic Zone (EEZ) but is out of its territorial waters

PM Modi speaks to Macron about West Asia crisis, seeks return to dialogue

After his telephonic conversation with Macron, Modi said they will continue to engage closely and coordinate efforts towards the early restoration of peace and stability in the region

Chouhan marks 67th birthday with schemes for students, PwDs, rural health

Chouhan also took five major pledges related to public service for his Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency

Sarvam AI launches startup programme to back AI builders in India: Details

The programme offers startups up to 12 months of API credits, access to Sarvam's language AI tools, and direct engineering support

T20 WC: Sanju's fiery 89 hands India early command in semifinal vs England

Sanju had the chance to equal Phil Salt and Suryakumar Yadav's record of the second-most tons (4 tons) in T20I cricket, but he fell short by 11 runs from reaching the historic milestone

Govt says BIS norms for data centres, cloud and AI will boost uniformity

Centre says new voluntary BIS standards for data centres, cloud systems and AI ethics will help prevent low-quality imports, align India with global norms

Andhra plans ₹25K incentive for second child under new population policy

Andhra Pradesh has proposed a structured population management strategy, including a Rs 25,000 incentive for a second child, as the state confronts a falling fertility rate

Nepal votes peacefully in crucial election, first since Gen Z protests

More than 18.9 million eligible Nepalese will be exercising their franchise to elect the 275-member House of Representatives from among the 3,406 candidates vying for 165 seats

Healthcare's pricing opacity demands regulation: Star Health MD & CEO

Star Health sees 50% surge in demand after GST waiver on health policies as it targets ₹30,000 crore premium by FY28 and calls for a healthcare regulator

India seeking US marine cover for West Asia energy cargoes: Report

India, the world's third biggest oil importer, relies on the Middle East for about 40 per cent of its oil imports and about 85-90 per cent of LPG imports

Metlife GCC leases 75,000 sq ft in Noida's Oxygen Business Park

Metlife's global capacity centre has leased 75,000 sq ft at Embassy's Oxygen Business Park in Noida, adding to strong Grade-A office demand amid rising GCC activity and tech sector expansion

Consider corporate fixed deposits if you want to boost your returns

If you are a conservative investor who invests primarily in bank fixed deposits but wants to boost your returns by 1-2 percentage points, consider investing in a corporate fixed deposit

Nearly 25% of internet users in India faced cyberthreats in 2025: Report

Internet users in India, on average, encountered approximately 1,30,209 web threats per day during the year, Kaspersky said in a statement

AMU signs MoU with US university to boost academic collaboration

The AMU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a US university to expand joint academic research, faculty development and instructional programmes.

Anand Sharma hits out after Congress picks Anurag Sharma for RS seat

Speaking to ANI in Shimla before leaving for Delhi, Sharma said he was not in a position to comment on why he was not chosen as the party candidate

T20 WC 2026 Semi-final 2: India vs England preview, toss time, streaming

Both teams will be playing their third consecutive T20 World Cup semifinal against each other, with England securing the win in 2022, while India ended up on the victorious side in 2024

T20 WC 2026 SF2: India vs England pitch report, Wankhede Stadium stats

Both India and England will aim to keep their hunt for a third T20 World Cup title alive when they take the field at Wankhede on Thursday

Iran's attacks across Gulf show regional chaos central to its strategy

Iran's basic strategy is to instill fear about the dangers of a widening war in hopes that allies of the US will apply enough pressure to halt their campaign