March 18, 2026

IIP index: Industrial output jumps to over two-year high of 7.8% in December on broad-based recovery

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India’s industrial production growth accelerated to a more than two-year high of 7.8% in December 2025, driven by strong performances across mining, manufacturing and electricity, official data released on Wednesday showed.Factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), had grown 3.7% in December 2024, PTI reported.“Industry momentum further strengthened in December 2025 as…

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‘Centuries-old pain put to rest’: PM Modi hoists flag atop Ram Temple; key takeaways from the ‘Dhwaj Arohan’ ceremony | India News

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said “the pain of centuries finds rest today” as he ceremonially hoisted a saffron “Dharma Dhwaj” atop the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple’s 191-foot-high shikhar in Ayodhya.Addressing the “Dharm Dhwaj Arohan Mahotsav” at Ram Temple, PM Modi said, “Today, the entire India and the world is Ram-may. There is…

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Dense smog engulfs Delhi-NCR: IMD issues orange alert; visuals show almost zero visibility | India News

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Delhi-NCR witnessed severely reduced visibility late Sunday night as a dense blanket of smog engulfed the region.Visuals from several parts of the region, including AIIMS flyover and Noida’s Sector 37 showed vehicles struggling through a haze of toxic smog, highlighting the severity of the pollution.The blow is twofold, as the city grapples with cold winter…

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Jaishankar meets French President Emmanuel Macron: EAM conveys PM Modi’s warm wishes; exchanges views on global issues | India News

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NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (local time) met French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to France and conveyed PM Modi’s warm wishes, underscoring the strength of the India–France Strategic Partnership.Sharing details of the meeting on X, Jaishankar said, “Delighted to call on President @EmmanuelMacron of France today and convey warm…

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Top 5 richest Bollywood stars with combined wealth of Rs 25,950 cr: Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Bachchans lead, Salman Khan, Deepika Padukone miss out |

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Hurun India Rich List 2025 reveals Bollywood’s wealthiest stars. Shah Rukh Khan became a billionaire this year. His net worth reached Rs 12,490 crore. Juhi Chawla is India’s richest actress with Rs 7,790 crore. Hrithik Roshan secures third spot. Karan Johar and family take fourth place. The Bachchan family completes the top five. Several actors…

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Archana Puran Singh takes her househelp with her on a Bengaluru trip; latter shares her FIRST time flying experience: ‘Lag raha thaa ki baadlon par chal rahe hai’ |

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In an enchanting family adventure, Archana Puran Singh soared into the skies for the first time with her beloved family and their spirited househelp, Bhagyashree, heading to Bengaluru. Their journey was sprinkled with laughter, especially when Bhagyashree pulled a light-hearted joke about misplaced luggage. Read on to know more in detail. Archana Puran Singh recently…

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‘Phir aaj idhar aaya hoon … ‘: Virat Kohli’s singing video goes viral, Anushka Sharma says ‘waah’ – WATCH | Cricket News

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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: The anticipation is building as star batter Virat Kohli prepares to feature in India’s three-match ODI series against Australia, starting October 19. Kohli reached Delhi on Tuesday ahead of his flight to Australia, marking the start of what is being billed as a highly anticipated…

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Inspiring! 7 months pregnant Delhi Police constable lifts 145kg in weightlifting championship – WATCH | More sports News

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Delhi Police constable Sonika Yadav, who is seven months pregnant, scripted an inspiring chapter in Indian sport by winning a bronze medal at the All India Police Weightlifting Cluster 2025-26 in Andhra Pradesh. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Delhi Police constable Sonika Yadav, who is seven months pregnant, scripted an inspiring chapter in Indian sport…

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