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Mathura to be UP’s next modern pilgrimage city with Rs 30,000 crore mega makeover – Details

Mathura to be UP’s next modern pilgrimage city with Rs 30,000 crore mega makeover – Details

The current efforts of the state government to transform Mathura have become prominent as it follows the success stories of Kashiโ€™s Vishwanath Dham corridor and Ayodhyaโ€™s grand Ram Temple. Mathura: After having kept his attention on Kashi with 160 visits in the last eight years and Ayodhya with 85 of them, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has shifted his focus to Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The chief minister has made 38 visits to Mathura, which is one of the most sacred locations for Hindus in the country.ย  These frequent visits by CM Yogi mark his efforts to…
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โ€˜Kamineyโ€™ changed my career: Priyanka Chopra Jonas

โ€˜Kamineyโ€™ changed my career: Priyanka Chopra Jonas

As โ€˜Kamineyโ€™ turned 16, global superstar Priyanka Chopra Jonas took a walk down memory lane to reminisce about how the film became a turning point in her acting career. ย  The film that released on August 14, 2009 marked Priyankaโ€™s first collaboration with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj. ย  Also starring Shahid Kapoor in a double role, the film followed the rivalry between twins, Charlie and Guddu, both played by Kapoor. Jonas essayed the role of Sweety Bhope in the film. ย  Taking to Instagram on Monday, the former Miss World shared a carousel of images and a video from the film.…
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Sarfaraz Khan, dropped from India’s Test team, shines in Buchi Babu Trophy, slams 92-ball ton for Mumbai

Sarfaraz Khan, dropped from India’s Test team, shines in Buchi Babu Trophy, slams 92-ball ton for Mumbai

Sarfaraz Khan was left out of India's Test squad for the England series. But he has started the season with a bang, smashing a century for Mumbai on the opening day of the Buchi Babu Trophy against TNCA XI. Chennai: Sarfaraz Khan slammed a sensational century on the opening day of the Buchi Babu trophy for Mumbai in the clash against TNCA XI. He has started his domestic season on a high note to return to the Indian Test team after being left out of the squad for the Test series against England. However, he is making his bat talk…
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The story of vinegar: this everyday condiment in our kitchen has a lot more history to it than you think!

The story of vinegar: this everyday condiment in our kitchen has a lot more history to it than you think!

If you step into a kitchen, a condiment might be sitting in a corner of your shelf, not getting too much attention in your everyday life, except when pickles are the topic. Yes, I am talking about the good old vinegar that often gets forgotten amidst the dozens of sauces, dips, and other condiments on the shelf.ย Vinegar is a fermented product made through a two-step fermentation process. First, yeast converts sugars from a source like fruit juice, grains, or potatoes into alcohol. Then, bacteria, specifically Acetobacter, convert the alcohol into acetic acid (the main component of vinegar) and water.Did you…
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Russia-Ukraine war: Trump pushes for peace as EU’s support for Zelenskyy raises eyebrows

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump pushes for peace as EU’s support for Zelenskyy raises eyebrows

Trump informed Zelenskyy about the progress of a potential peace agreement to end the conflict. During their phone conversation, Trump invited Zelenskyy to the US for further discussions. Zelenskyy, in turn, requested the participation of European Union leaders at the negotiating table. New Delhi: Global powers, including the United States and the European Union, are gathering at the White House to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war, following a key meeting between USย President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. After the deliberations, Trump informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the progress of a potential peace agreement to end the…
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Congress says it is vindicated

Congress says it is vindicated

The Congress said Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pledge to simplify the GST structure validates its criticism of the "flawed" Goods and Services Tax. Jairam Ramesh, general secretary of communications for the Congress, asserted that the economy has never fully recovered from the two "Modi-inflicted shocks" of demonetisation and GST 1.0. "It was the Vijay Kelkar Committee report of 2004 that led to the first announcement of GST in P Chidambaram's Budget Speech of Feb 28, 2006. Here, Dr Kelkar and his colleagues offer their suggestions for a transformed GST 2.0," Ramesh said in a post on X. "The…
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Upper Circuit Alert: IT stock gains 5% after Q1 results 2025 – Check details

Upper Circuit Alert: IT stock gains 5% after Q1 results 2025 – Check details

The 52-week high of the stock is Rs 118.43, hit on August 20, 2024, and the 52-week low is Rs 14.95. The market cap of the company is Rs 1,462.42 crore. Mumbai: Shares of IT company Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd were locked in a 5 per cent upper circuit on Monday, August 18, 2025. The stock is in action amid heavy trading volumes. According to BSE Analytics, around 13.86 lakh equity shares of the company changed hands on the stock exchanges as compared to the two-week average quantity of 7.96 lakh shares. The counter has been gaining for the…
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US Open 2025 live telecast: When and where to watch US Open 2025 live in India?

US Open 2025 live telecast: When and where to watch US Open 2025 live in India?

With the US Open 2025 all set to kick off with the qualifiers on August 18, let us have a look at where to watch, live streaming, and broadcast details of the tournament ahead of the 145th edition of the marquee event. New Delhi: The stage is set for the 145th edition of the US Open 2025. One of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world kicks off on August 18 with the qualifiers. Week 1 of the tournament will see the qualifier games commence. Furthermore, the menโ€™s and womenโ€™s first-round matches of the tournament kick off on August…
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Gold, Silver Rates Today (August 18): Gold trades higher, silver flat on MCX | Check city-wise rates

Gold, Silver Rates Today (August 18): Gold trades higher, silver flat on MCX | Check city-wise rates

Gold, Silver Rates Today (August 18): In the international market, the COMEX gold price gained 0.39 per cent today to trade at around USD 3,395.7 per troy ounce. The spot gold price at 12:30 pm was USD 3,354.48 per ounce, up by 0.59 per cent. Mumbai: The gold price on MCX gained on Monday, August 18, 2025, as investors await the outcome of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The gold October 3 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 122 at Rs 99,960 per 10 grams against…
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Is Riyan Parag set to miss out on India’s Asia Cup squad? East Zone’s squad hints at all-rounder’s snub

Is Riyan Parag set to miss out on India’s Asia Cup squad? East Zone’s squad hints at all-rounder’s snub

The Duleep Trophy is set to commence on August 28 and Riyan Parag is a part of the East Zone squad. However, the latest update in the squad is hinting at Parag's potential snub from India's Asia Cup squad. Here are the details: New Delhi: With Ishan Kishan getting ruled out of the upcoming Duleep Trophy, the East Zone squad has been changed with only 10 days left for the Duleep Trophy to get underway. He was named the captain of the team in the earlier announcement; however, Abhiamnyu Easwaran is now appointed the skipper, while Riyan Parag is named…
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