Mutual funds gave over 17 per cent average returns in first half of 2024

Mutual funds gave over 17 per cent average returns in first half of 2024

Mumbai, June 26 - Indian equity markets gave stellar returns in the first six months of 2024.

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How Parul Gulati’s social media experience helped her prep for ‘#BlueTickVerified’

How Parul Gulati’s social media experience helped her prep for ‘#BlueTickVerified’

Mumbai, June 26 - Actress Parul Gulati, who has worked in shows such as “P.O.W. - Bandi Yuddh Ke”, “Selection Day” and the film “Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout” among many others, has talked about how her social media experience helped

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Richa Chadha is all set to work on next project and it’s going to be a comedy film

Richa Chadha is all set to work on next project and it’s going to be a comedy film

Mumbai, June 26 - Actress Richa Chadha, who is all set to welcome her firstborn in July, has signed her next, a comedy film and the work is set to begin in October.

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Aasif Sheikh’s improvised jokes on ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’ sets became fan favourites

Aasif Sheikh’s improvised jokes on ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’ sets became fan favourites

Mumbai, June 25 - Ahead of International Joke Day (July 1), actor Aasif Sheikh has revealed how while working on the sets of the sitcom 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai', he often improvised jokes that ended up in the script and became a hit

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‘The best stretch’: Varun Dhawan treats stiff shoulders, chest muscles with yoga

‘The best stretch’: Varun Dhawan treats stiff shoulders, chest muscles with yoga

Mumbai, June 25 - Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has vouched for yoga to beat stiff shoulders and chest muscles, saying that it has been the most “beneficial healing element in my life”.

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Sonu Nigam on ‘Maharaj’ track: ‘Singing for Junaid Khan’s debut made it more memorable’

Sonu Nigam on ‘Maharaj’ track: ‘Singing for Junaid Khan’s debut made it more memorable’

Mumbai, June 25 - Singer Sonu Nigam, who lent his voice to the devotional song 'Achutham Keshavam' for the movie 'Maharaj', shared that singing for Bollywood perfectionist Aamir Khan's son Junaid's debut film made it more memorable.

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Zaheer Iqbal ‘gifts’ swanky BMW i7 to wife Sonakshi; video goes viral

Zaheer Iqbal ‘gifts’ swanky BMW i7 to wife Sonakshi; video goes viral

Mumbai, June 25 - Actor Zaheer Iqbal, who recently tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend and Bollywood star Sonakshi Sinha, has reportedly gifted her a BMW i7 electric sedan worth over Rs 2 crore.

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Sonakshi oozes love in pictures with Zaheer from reception night; she calls it ‘divine intervention’

Sonakshi oozes love in pictures with Zaheer from reception night; she calls it ‘divine intervention’

Mumbai, June 25 - Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who recently tied the knot with Zaheer Iqbal, on Tuesday shared some snaps from their wedding reception, expressing gratitude for the love, laughter, and support from their close ones, calling it a divine intervention.

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Kangana Ranaut eyes CM’s suite in Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi; sparks verbal duel

Kangana Ranaut eyes CM’s suite in Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi; sparks verbal duel

Mumbai, June 25 - Bollywood actress and BJP MP, Kangana Ranaut’s demand, purportedly seeking the Chief Minister’s suite in Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi, sparked a war of words between the ruling Mahayuti and Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, here on Tuesday.

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Arbaaz Khan returns with Season 2 of hit chat series ‘The Invincibles With Arbaaz Khan’

Arbaaz Khan returns with Season 2 of hit chat series ‘The Invincibles With Arbaaz Khan’

Mumbai, June 25 - The multifaceted actor-producer Arbaaz Khan is all set to return with a new season of his chat show, 'The Invincibles', which he describes as his way of “ensuring these dreams are never forgotten.”

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UN official warns of escalating crisis in Gaza, West Bank

UN official warns of escalating crisis in Gaza, West Bank

United Nations, June 26 - A UN official warned the Security Council of a deepening crisis in Gaza and the West Bank.

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Russia’s restive region: Dagestan’s chequered history as arena of violence

Russia’s restive region: Dagestan’s chequered history as arena of violence

New Delhi, June 26 - Just three months after the deadly Crocus City Hall attack on the outskirts of Moscow, Russia was on Sunday struck by another terror outrage - this time on its southernmost territory, bringing diverse yet restive Dagestan back into

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Three officials booked over South Korea’s deadly battery plant fire

Three officials booked over South Korea’s deadly battery plant fire

Seoul, June 26 - Three officials at lithium battery maker Aricell were booked on Wednesday for allegedly violating the industrial safety laws in connection with this week's deadly factory fire that claimed 23 lives, labour authorities said.

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Over 1.1 lakh new subscribers join National Pension Scheme in April

Over 1.1 lakh new subscribers join National Pension Scheme in April

New Delhi, June 26 - The National Pension System enrolled as many as 110,655 new subscribers in April, reflecting the increasing attractiveness of the scheme, according to the latest figures compiled by the National Statistical Office.

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Global fintech industry sees robust 14 pc revenue growth, India shows the way

Global fintech industry sees robust 14 pc revenue growth, India shows the way

New Delhi, June 26 - Despite significant shifts in funding and valuations, the global fintech industry saw a robust annual revenue growth of 14 per cent from 2021 to 2023, a report showed on Wednesday, adding that India is reaping the benefits of

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India’s FMCG sector poised to clock 7 to 9 pc growth rate in 2024: Report

India’s FMCG sector poised to clock 7 to 9 pc growth rate in 2024: Report

New Delhi, June 26 -: India’s FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) sector is expected to post a growth rate of 7-9 per cent in 2024 on the back of government initiatives to stimulate consumption and create more jobs, according to a report.

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Rajasthan: 7-hour power cut in industrial units start today

Rajasthan: 7-hour power cut in industrial units start today

Jaipur, June 26 - The Government of Rajasthan has announced power cuts in industrial units in the state from Wednesday onwards.

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J&K: Encounter starts between security forces & terrorists in Doda

J&K: Encounter starts between security forces & terrorists in Doda

Jammu, June 26 - An encounter started on Wednesday between the security forces and the terrorists in J&K’s Doda district.

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‘Jai Palestine’ slogan: Complaints demand President to disqualify Owaisi

‘Jai Palestine’ slogan: Complaints demand President to disqualify Owaisi

New Delhi, June 26 - Several complaints have been filed before President Droupadi Murmu seeking immediate disqualification of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi who raised a slogan in favour of Palestine during his swearing-in as the Lok Sabha MP on

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Sensex trades flat amid selling in midcap stocks

Sensex trades flat amid selling in midcap stocks

Mumbai, June 26 - Indian equity benchmarks opened flat on Wednesday following selling pressure on midcap stocks.

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