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New BMW 7 Series launched in India by Dhurandhar Ranveer Singh: Check price, features, specifications, range, charging time and other details

BMW India has unveiled its latest 7 Series sedan, available with both petrol and electric powertrains. With bookings now open and deliveries set to commence in October 2026, the i7 will be manufactured locally at the BMW Group Plant in Chennai, signaling a major step in expanding their electric vehicle…

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Gold rate today (September 11, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold jewellery prices from IBJA, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and Tanishq

Gold and silver prices fell on Friday, September 11, 2026, as fluctuations in the global market took their toll. The release of strong US PPI data heightened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase, putting further strain on precious metals. Heightened geopolitical issues compounded the situation, leading to price cuts…

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How to Reapply Sunscreen Over Makeup, Under a Helmet, and at Indian Midday Heat

Why Reapplication Is the Step Everyone SkipsSunscreen degrades. A broad-spectrum SPF 50 applied at 8 am gives you meaningful protection until roughly 10 am, after that, UV filters break down from sun exposure and sweat, and you are functionally unprotected. A 2019 study published in JAMA Dermatology found that less…

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What the Shingles Vaccine Prevents and Why Every Indian Over 50 Should Ask About It

Shingles is a nerve disease, not a skin diseaseMost people who get shingles remember the rash. What they do not forget is the pain that follows it, a condition called post-herpetic neuralgia, where damaged nerve fibres keep firing long after the skin has cleared. This can last months. In some…

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8th Pay Commission news: Pensioners' body in Chennai recommends 3.83 fitment factor; but can 8th CPC deliver it?

8th Pay Commission latest news: In a bold move, multiple employee unions are pushing for a minimum pay of Rs 69,000 in the 8th Pay Commission. Their demands include a fitment factor of 3.833, marking a significant hike compared to past commissions. Unions justify these demands through consumption basket assessments…

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Gold rate today (September 10, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold jewellery prices from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more cities

Gold rate today: Domestic gold jewellery prices may vary across jewellers and cities based on demand and supply tax and other charges. Here are the latest 22k gold jewellery rates from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and Tanishq in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Trivandrum and Bengaluru. Also…

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Travelling With a Pet by Indian Railways or Domestic Airline: Crate Rules and Heat Risks Explained

What Indian Railways Actually PermitsIndian Railways allows pets in the brake van, the luggage car attached to the train, under its parcel booking rules. Dogs and cats are the species most commonly transported this way. The animal travels separately from the owner, in a crate, as registered luggage. You book…

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Vitamin C Serums Oxidise Faster in Indian Humidity: How to Spot Discolouration and Fix Your Skincare Routine

What oxidation actually does to vitamin CAscorbic acid, the active form of vitamin C in most serums, is chemically unstable. When it reacts with oxygen, it converts first into dehydroascorbic acid and then into diketogulonic acid, a compound with no brightening activity, no collagen-stimulating effect, and no antioxidant function. The…

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TVK, Congress join hands under new banner as Vijay-led bloc gets ‘Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance’ tag

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led ruling alliance has been named the “Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance” after a coordination meeting chaired by party founder and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in Chennai. Congress, VCK, MDMK and IUML leaders attended the meeting, while CPI and CPI(M) stayed away.

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Gold price today: Check 18k, 20k, 22k, 24k gold rates (September 9, 2026) at Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, Joyalukkas and IBJA

Today, gold prices experienced a notable decline at prominent Indian jewellery outlets. Both Malabar Gold & Diamonds and Joyalukkas have lowered their gold rates. In contrast, the Indian Bullion & Jewellers Association has reported a rise. Analysts are eagerly awaiting upcoming US inflation data to gauge future price trends.

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Who is Major Navya Shekhawat, first woman Army officer appointed President’s Aide-De-Camp assisting her in official duties ?

Major Navya Shekhawat has become the first woman Indian Army officer to serve as an Aide-de-Camp to President Droupadi Murmu. Commissioned into the Army Service Corps in 2021 after clearing the CDS examination and training at OTA Chennai, she became the second woman overall to hold the President’s ADC role,…

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Why Keeping Cats Indoors in India Is Safer: Traffic, Disease and Injury Evidence

The Traffic Problem Is Worse Than You ThinkIndia does not have a reliable national database of pet road casualties, but veterinary clinic data from cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune tells a consistent story: cats presenting with traumatic injuries, fractured pelvis, internal bleeding, crushed limbs, are overwhelmingly outdoor animals hit…

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5 Signs That WhatsApp Forward Is Fake and the 60-Second Verify Check That Settles It

Sign 1: The Message Tells You to Forward ItAny message that ends with "forward this to 10 people" or "share before it's deleted" is engineering urgency, not reporting news. Legitimate government advisories, hospital notices, and news alerts do not come with forwarding quotas. The instruction to share is itself the…

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Minoxidil for Indian Men: How It Works, the Shedding Phase, and What It Cannot Fix for Hairloss and Baldness

What Minoxidil Actually Does to Your ScalpMinoxidil was originally developed as an oral drug for hypertension in the 1970s. Patients on it started growing hair in unexpected places. That observation became the topical 2% and 5% solutions now sold across every Indian pharmacy under brand names like Mintop and Tugain.…

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Unreserved Travel on Indian Railways: What the General Coach Is Really Like and When It Makes Sense

What You Are Actually Buying With an Unreserved TicketAn unreserved ticket on Indian Railways gives you the right to board any general coach on the train listed on your ticket, and nothing else. No seat number. No berth. No guarantee of space. The fare is calculated at the lowest class…

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Nilgiri Mountain Railway to Ooty: Which Side to Book, the Rack Section, and What the Climb Is Really Like

Book the Left Side, and Here's Why That's Not ObviousThe Nilgiri Mountain Railway runs from Mettupalayam to Ooty, a distance of 46 kilometres that takes roughly five hours. On that climb, the valley views open almost entirely on the left side of the train when you are travelling uphill toward…

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Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai hold 62% of total office space portfolio owned by listed REITs

Indian cities are showing a strong trend in real estate investment, with four major locations accounting for sixty-two percent of all listed REITs' office spaces. Bengaluru tops the chart with twenty-seven percent of its office area under REITs. Hyderabad and Mumbai also exhibit notable levels of REIT activity. Additionally, retail…

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Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai hold 62pc of total office space portfolio owned by listed REITs

In India, four key cities dominate the REIT office landscape, accounting for sixty-two percent of total listed space. Bengaluru stands out with twenty-seven percent of its office assets in REITs, while Hyderabad and Mumbai also showcase substantial REIT-supported office inventory. Furthermore, retail and warehousing REITs are broadening the scope of…

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Gold rate today (September 8, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold jewellery prices from IBJA, Joyalukkas, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers and Tanishq in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more cities

Gold price today: Today marked a rise in gold prices among popular Indian jewellery brands. In Delhi, Tanishq is offering its 22k gold jewellery at Rs 14,285 per gram. Comparable pricing can be seen at Malabar Gold & Diamonds and Kalyan Jewellers. The Indian Bullion & Jewellers Association has yet…

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Litter Training Your Cat in an Indian Apartment: Box Count, Substrate and Refusal Fixes

The N+1 Rule, and Why One Box Always FailsVeterinary behaviourists recommend one litter box per cat, plus one extra. This is called the N+1 rule, and it exists because cats are hardwired to treat elimination sites as territorial resources. A 2019 review in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery…

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How to Store Silk Sarees Properly in India's Humidity So They Never Rot at the Folds

Why the Folds Are the First to GoSilk is a protein fibre. When moisture gets trapped between layers of fabric pressed tightly together, it creates the exact conditions fungal growth needs: warmth, darkness, and sustained humidity. The fold lines on a stored saree are not just creases, they are the…

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Gold rate today (September 7, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold jewellery prices from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more cities

Gold price today: gold prices dropped notably at major Indian jewellery brands, a reaction to an unexpectedly robust US jobs report. This development sparked heightened bets on potential Federal Reserve rate hikes, which in turn affected bullion demand negatively.

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Luxembourg's Deputy PM Xavier Bettel arrives in India for official visit

Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel arrived in New Delhi for a three-day official visit. He will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to further strengthen bilateral relations. Bettel will also visit Chennai for engagements at IIT Madras and a new SES campus. This visit follows earlier discussions between the…

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Vande Bharat vs Flight on India's Busiest Corridors: The Real Door-to-Door Cost

Why the Ticket Price Is the Wrong Number to CompareA Delhi-Mumbai flight listed at ₹3,500 sounds like a clear win over a Vande Bharat fare of ₹1,600. It isn't, once you do the full accounting. The flight fare excludes the cab to IGI Terminal 2 from central Delhi (₹600 to…

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6 Vande Bharat Train Routes Worth Booking for Scenic Views and Not Just for the Speed

Howrah to New Jalpaiguri, Tea Gardens and the Teesta ValleyThe Vande Bharat on the Howrah-New Jalpaiguri corridor covers roughly 564 kilometres, and for most of the journey north of Malda, the train moves through a Bengal that most passengers never see from the road. Paddy fields give way to jute…

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