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Is real estate investment growing in Tier-2 cities? Here’s what experts say

Is real estate investment growing in Tier-2 cities? Here’s what experts say

Data showed that, in northern India, Lucknow led with an appreciation of 23.70 per cent YoY (year-on-year) in property prices, followed by Kanpur (19.52 per cent), with property values increasing to Rs 7,049 per square foot (psf). New Delhi: For years, Indiaโ€™s real estate story was dominated by Tier-1 metros, where high-rise buildings and luxury projects defined growth. But today, the spotlight is shifting towards Tier-2 cities that are emerging as powerful investment magnets. As infrastructure, connectivity, and disposable incomes rise, so does the demand for high-end living in cities such as Lucknow, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Coimbatore, Indore, and Dehradun. Massive…
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Fan escapes jail time despite racial chants against Inaki Williams in La Liga

Fan escapes jail time despite racial chants against Inaki Williams in La Liga

An Espanyol fan accepted a one-year prison sentence, avoiding jail, for racially abusing Athletic Bilbaoโ€™s Inaki Williams in 2020. He also faces a three-year stadium ban and a fine. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat racism in Spanish football. Barcelona: A fan of Spanish club Espanyol has accepted a one-year prison sentence, but will not serve any jail time, for racially abusing Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams during a La Liga match in January 2020. The incident involved monkey noises and offensive gestures directed at Williams after he was substituted in the match, which ended in a 1-1 draw…
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Hydrogen trucks to run on these 10 highways in India: Check names, other details inside

Hydrogen trucks to run on these 10 highways in India: Check names, other details inside

These hydrogen pumps will be set up by Indian Oil and Reliance Petroleum. Notably, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and Volvo have already started making hydrogen-powered trucks. New Delhi: The Central government has identified 10 highway stretches in different parts of the country to facilitate the operation of trucks running on green hydrogen, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. The minister added that there will be stations to fill hydrogen in vehicles on these stretches. These hydrogen pumps will be set up by Indian Oil and Reliance Petroleum. Notably, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and Volvo have…
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India vs South Korea: Where to watch Hockey Asia Cup live on TV and stream online?

India vs South Korea: Where to watch Hockey Asia Cup live on TV and stream online?

Team India, after a strong group stage, faces South Korea in the Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Super4s on September 3. The high-stakes clash in Rajgir will be crucial as both teams aim to secure a spot in the final. Bihar: After a dominant showing in the group stage, Team India is all set to begin its Super4s campaign at the Asia Cup Hockey 2025 with a high-stakes encounter against South Korea. The match, scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, promises to be a battle between two of Asiaโ€™s most consistent hockey powerhouses. Led…
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Joonus Sait & Sons celebrates 120 years as Chennaiโ€™s iconic winterwear and rainwear store

Joonus Sait & Sons celebrates 120 years as Chennaiโ€™s iconic winterwear and rainwear store

The irony is impossible to miss. Outside, the Chennai sun blazes with its usual fury. Inside Joonus Sait & Sons, neat stacks of woollen sweaters, cardigans, and thermal wear line the shelves. For 120 years, the store has been an unlikely fixture in Madras โ€” a place where generations of families have come, not for the weather outside their doors, but for the journeys beyond them.โ€œThe store was started by my grandfatherโ€™s grandfather Hajee Abbas Yunus Sait, who was called Joonus Sait because the Anglo-Indian name for Yunus is Joonus. He was doing business in Bellari, Karnataka in the 1900s,…
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Why women could tilt the balance in Bihar 2025

Why women could tilt the balance in Bihar 2025

Women in Bihar, who have consistently outvoted men at the ballot box since 2010, are once again at the centre of the stateโ€™s electoral battle. What began with Chief Minister Nitish Kumarโ€™s prohibition policy has now evolved into a contest of promises, cash transfers, and emotive appeals aimed at a constituency that cuts across caste and class. ย  The numbers tell their own story. In successive Assembly elections, women have not only turned out in greater numbers than men but have also shaped political outcomes. Kumarโ€™s long tenure in power was in no small measure sustained by women voters, many…
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India kills us with tariffs: Donald Trump amid trade tensions with New Delhi

India kills us with tariffs: Donald Trump amid trade tensions with New Delhi

Donald Trump on August 6 signed an executive order imposing additional 25 per cent tariffs on India for the latterโ€™s procurement of oil from Russia. These levies were in addition to 25 per cent tariffs that Trump announced on India along with several other countries, which were announced on July 31. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that India had been "killing" America with tariffs but was now ready to offer โ€œno tariffs.โ€ This statement came amid strained ties between India and the US over trade issues, as Trump had earlier announced a steep 50 per cent tariff…
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FASTag Annual Pass not valid on these expressways – Check full list here

FASTag Annual Pass not valid on these expressways – Check full list here

The annual FASTag pass cannot be transferred to another vehicle from the one it was registered with initially. If it gets used on another vehicle, itโ€™ll stay deactivated. New Delhi: In a landmark development, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) started the service of FASTag annual pass on August 15. Acting as the electronic toll collection system, the annual FASTag will ensure the free passage of private vehicles, including cars/jeeps/vans, at designated National Highways (NHs) and National Expressways (NEs) fee plazas. This pass will remain valid either for one year or 200 trips, whichever occurs first.ย  Commuters can use…
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Dhruv Jurel ruled out of Duleep Trophy semis, RCB star announced as new captain

Dhruv Jurel ruled out of Duleep Trophy semis, RCB star announced as new captain

Dhruv Jurel has been ruled out of the Duleep Trophy 2025 semi-final due to dengue. Akshay Wadkar has been named as his replacement for Central Zone ahead of their important match against West Zone. Jurelโ€™s absence is a massive setback for the youngster ahead of the home season. Bengaluru: In a major blow to Central Zone's campaign in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2025, promising wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has been ruled out of the tournament due to illness. The 24-year-old, who was originally named captain of the side, had missed the quarter-final clash against North East Zone with a groin strain.…
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Donald Trump drops footage of US military strike on boat carrying ‘Tren de Aragua Narcoterrorists’ | WATCH

Donald Trump drops footage of US military strike on boat carrying ‘Tren de Aragua Narcoterrorists’ | WATCH

US President Donald Trump shared a video of its missile strike that destroyed a boat carrying alleged Tren de Aragua gang members off the coast of Venezuela on Tuesday, September 2. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that US military forces carried out a โ€œkinetic strikeโ€ on a vessel believed to be carrying members of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang, a group designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the US government. The group, operating under the Venezuelan regime of Nicolas Maduro, is accused of extensive criminal activity, including murder, drug and sex trafficking, and terrorism.…
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