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Savarkar never got due recognition: Amit Shah | India News

Home Minister Amit Shah lauded Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s fight against untouchability and social evils, stating he never received due recognition. Unveiling a statue, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat honored the ideologue’s enduring legacy. Shah highlighted Savarkar’s patriotism, reformist zeal, and literary contributions, emphasizing his resilience during imprisonment and unwavering belief in India’s freedom. NEW DELHI: Home…

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Stock market holidays 2026: NSE releases holiday calendar; check key dates, weekend closures, Muhurat session & outlook

Leading bourse NSE has published its official trading holiday calendar for 2026, offering traders and investors an early roadmap for days when equity and derivatives markets will remain shut. The circular, as reported ET, issued under exchange bye-laws and F&O regulations, lists 15 full trading holidays—one more than in 2025—and also details festivals falling on…

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R Praggnanandhaa, only Indian to qualify for Candidates 2026, makes honest admission about new Total Chess World C’ship Tour | Chess News

R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa believes the traditional world championship will remain dominant despite the upcoming Total Chess World Championship Tour, which will begin its pilot phase next year.The Total Chess World Championship Tour will become an annual event from 2027, featuring competitions in Fast Classic, Rapid, and Blitz chess formats, while…

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‘Sholay: The Final Cut’ re-release final cut X reviews: Netizens get emotional as they miss Dharmendra seeing his chemistry with Amitabh Bachchan, call it a ‘masterclass’ |

The most iconic film of Indian cinema, ‘Sholay’ has re-released in theatres. This is an emotional moment for fans as it re-released on December 12, days after the demise of legendary actor Dharmendra. The film starred Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini as well. Apart from its memorable characters, dialogues, it was Jai Veeru’s chemistry…

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US compliance alert: New York warned of $73M fund loss; federal audit flags improper immigrant commercial licences

The US Transportation Department has warned New York that it could lose $73 million in federal highway funds after an audit found thousands of immigrant commercial driver’s licences (CDLs) were allegedly issued without proper verification, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Friday, AP report.Duffy said federal investigators reviewed 200 non-domiciled commercial licences and found more…

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Complaint filed against India’s youngest FIDE-Rated chess player; father defends three-year-old prodigy | Chess News

Three-year-old Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha (File Photo) A complaint has been lodged against Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, who recently made headlines as the youngest-ever FIDE-rated chess player. According to a report from The Indian Express, the complaint questions the legitimacy of his achievement, suggesting unfair means were used to obtain the rating.The complaint specifically alleges that his…

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Zaid Darbar says he set clear boundaries at home about Gauahar Khan’s profession months after Ismail Darbar expressed discomfort, ‘Mujhe sawal nahi karna koi bhi kuch bhi’ |

Zaid Darbar and Gauahar Khan have long been regarded as one of television’s most grounded and loving couples — a bond that began during the uncertainty of the lockdown, when both found solace in each other. But behind the harmony, the couple has also dealt with family perceptions and old-school opinions about Gauahar’s profession.Now, Zaid…

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‘Authorities must own every stage of projects’: Road ministry issues tunnel safety guidelines | India News

NEW DELHI: Authorities must take responsibility for every stage of a project, the road transport ministry said in its ‘Guidelines for Prevention and Mitigation of Road Tunnel Collapses’ issued on Thursday, amid a trend of highway authorities finding easy escape for such mishaps by passing the blame on contractors and consultants.As per the guidelines, the…

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Crypto deal: Pakistan, Binance sign MoU on tokenising sovereign assets; plan covers up to $2 bn

Pakistan on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global crypto exchange Binance to explore tokenisation of sovereign and real-world assets of up to $2 billion, marking one of the country’s most significant steps toward adopting blockchain-based financial infrastructure, PTI reported.The MoU was signed at the Finance Division by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and…

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