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Residential Real Estate: Urbanisation, premiumisation and green living to shape next housing cycle

Residential Real Estate: Urbanisation, premiumisation and green living to shape next housing cycle

Homebuyers are increasingly factoring in energy efficiency, air quality, and access to open green spaces while evaluating housing options, driven by health awareness and long-term cost considerations. New Delhi: After years of expansion driven by volume and velocity, the housing sector is steadily transitioning toward value-led growth, where quality, location, and long-term liveability are as important as price. This next phase is being shaped by the convergence of three defining forcesโ€”urbanisation, premiumization, and green living. Far from operating in silos, these trends are increasingly intertwined, collectively redefining how and where homes are planned, built, and bought in Indiaโ€™s evolving urban…
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โ€˜Dhurandharโ€™ becomes biggest Hindi film ever

โ€˜Dhurandharโ€™ becomes biggest Hindi film ever

Ranveer Singh-starrer "Dhurandhar" has become the highest-earning Hindi film ever with a nett India collection of over Rs 831 crore, the makers announced on Wednesday. ย  With its Day 33 earnings on Tuesday standing at Rs 5.70 crore nett, the filmโ€™s total India nett collection climbed to Rs 831.40 crore, placing it at the No. 1 spot among all Hindi releases to date. ย  "History has been rewritten. With Tuesdayโ€™s collections, 'Dhurandhar' has officially risen to become the highest-earning Hindi film of all time, a towering achievement that has redefined Indian box office success," the makers said in a statement.…
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Shikhar Dhawan condemns alleged assault of Hindu widow in Bangladesh: ‘Such violence is unacceptable’

Shikhar Dhawan condemns alleged assault of Hindu widow in Bangladesh: ‘Such violence is unacceptable’

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan condemned the alleged gang rape of a Hindu widow in Bangladeshโ€™s Kaliganj, calling the violence โ€œunacceptableโ€ and praying for justice for the survivor. Two men allegedly assaulted a 40-year-old woman. New Delhi: Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has condemned the alleged assault of a Hindu widow in Bangladesh, stating that 'such violence against anyone, anywhere is unacceptable'. A 40-year-old Hindu woman was allegedly gang-raped by two men in Bangladesh's Kaliganj, a sub-district of Jhenaidah. She was also tied to a tree and had her hair cut off as atrocities against minorities continue in the country.ย …
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‘Donald, please don’t…’: Trump mocks Emmanuel Macron, boasts about coercing him with tariff threat

‘Donald, please don’t…’: Trump mocks Emmanuel Macron, boasts about coercing him with tariff threat

Trump said he asked the French president to raise prescription drug prices because Americans were paying โ€œ14 timesโ€ more than consumers in France. He claimed Macron initially rejected the proposal. Washington: US President Donald Trump mocked his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron by imitating him during a speech, claiming he pressured Paris into agreeing to sharply raise its drug prices by threatening to impose steep tariffs on French imports to the United States. Trump said the US had subsidised global healthcare for decades and argued that his Most Favoured Nation policy forced swift compliance from other countries. Addressing Republican lawmakers, Trump…
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Construction cost to go up as Uttar Pradesh govt hikes development fees for major cities, details here

Construction cost to go up as Uttar Pradesh govt hikes development fees for major cities, details here

Previously, the first amendment rules provided some relief for those seeking to construct residential plots of 100 square meters and commercial plots of 30 square meters. Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has set a new development fee for various cities. The latest move will ensure that a uniform rate will apply to each city in the state. While in Ghaziabad, the development fee has been kept at Rs 4,170; the charge will be Rs 2,475 in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Agra. In this regard, the Department of Housing and Urban Planning has issued a notification…
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Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun set to marry Saaniya Chandok, date confirmed: Report

Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun set to marry Saaniya Chandok, date confirmed: Report

Arjun Tendulkar is the son of legendary former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. He is set to marry Saaniya Chandok, bringing an end to the speculations over their marriage. New Delhi: Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun is all set to tie the knot with Saaniya Chandok, media reports confirmed. The two had confirmed their relationship last year in August and had got engaged in a private ceremony. As per media reports, Arjun and Saaniya have locked in their marriage date and are set to tie the knot in March this year. There have been a lot of speculations about their marriage.ย  Arjun is…
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Bangladesh has shown ‘potential intยญeยญrest’ in procuring JF-17 fighter aircraft, says Pakistan

Bangladesh has shown ‘potential intยญeยญrest’ in procuring JF-17 fighter aircraft, says Pakistan

As per the statement, Sidhu shared details of the PAFโ€™s latest developments with his Bangladeshi counterpart. He underlined Pakistanโ€™s willingness to support the Bangladesh Air Force through a wide-ranging training programme. Islamabad: Bangladesh has shown "potential intยญeยญrest" in acquiring JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft from Pakistan, according to a statement released by the military on Wednesday. The issue came up during official talks held in Islamabad on Tuesday between Bangladesh Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan and his Pakistani counterpart Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu. The JF-17 Thunder is jointly produced by China and Pakistan. The…
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FMCG stock under Rs 100 ends 5% higher even as equity markets closed today’s session on subdued note: Details

FMCG stock under Rs 100 ends 5% higher even as equity markets closed today’s session on subdued note: Details

The stock's 14-day relative strength index (RSI) is 37.56. For the uninitiated, a level above 70 is considered overbought or overvalued, and below 30 is defined as oversold or undervalued. Mumbai: Shares of fast-moving consumer goods company Elitecon International ended today's session with a gain of 5 per cent, even as Indian equity markets closed on a subdued and cautious note amid mixed domestic and global cues. Elevated geopolitical tensions and renewed tariff-related concerns continued to cap risk appetite and deter aggressive positioning. Meanwhile, the stock started the session flat at Rs 91.43 and gained to hit an intraday high…
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India U19 vs South Africa U19: Vaibhav Suryavanshi blows South Africa away with 63-ball century, smashes eight sixes

India U19 vs South Africa U19: Vaibhav Suryavanshi blows South Africa away with 63-ball century, smashes eight sixes

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed his first century as captain today for India U19 in the third ODI against South Africa. India have already won the three-match series and are looking to inflict a whitewash on the home team. New Delhi: Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his sizzling form for India U19 as he notched up his maiden century as captain in the third Youth ODI against South Africa. He smashed a ton in just 63 balls, smacking seven fours and eight sixes while opening the innings to blow the home team away at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. Overall, this is Suryavanshi's third century…
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This BSE smallcap stock in focus after getting credit ratings reaffirmation, check share price

This BSE smallcap stock in focus after getting credit ratings reaffirmation, check share price

The stock's 14-day relative strength index (RSI) is 38.26. For the uninitiated, a level above 70 is considered overbought or overvalued, and below 30 is defined as oversold or undervalued. Mumbai: Shares of BSE smallcap company Nandan Denim traded in the green as rating agency Infomerics Ratings has released updated ratings on the bank facilities of the company. Infomerics Ratings has reaffirmed Nandan Denim's 'IVR BBB/Stable for the long-term bank facilities and โ€˜IVR A3+' for the short-term facilities. The total rated facilities amount to Rs 339.74 crore. The outlook on the long-term rating continues to remain Stable. The stock opened…
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