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13 May

Punjab Minister Harpal Cheema Alleges BJP Hand Behind Firing at Diljit Dosanjh’s Manager’s Residence

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Politics, Punjab, TrendingBJP, Diljit Dosanjh, Firing, Harpal Cheema, Punjab News

LGurpreet Singh :- Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema on Wednesday sparked a political storm by alleging that the BJP was behind the firing incident at the residence of Gurpartap Kang, manager of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh, in Haryana’s Gondar village. Cheema claimed the attack was carried out through the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to intimidate the singer after he allegedly refused to join the BJP. Addressing the media, Cheema accused the BJP of using “questionable tactics” and alleged that gangsters were being used to threaten celebrities and influential personalities across the country. He further claimed that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi was operating…

13 May

NEET Paper Leak Row Reaches Supreme Court; Plea Seeks Replacement of NTA

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingNeet Exam, Supreme Court of India

Rajeev Sharma :- The controversy surrounding the NEET-UG paper leak has now reached the Supreme Court, with a petition seeking the replacement of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the creation of a new independent examination body. The plea, filed by the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA), has also sought directions to the CBI to submit a status report within four weeks regarding the ongoing investigation into the alleged leak. The petition has raised serious concerns over the credibility and functioning of the NTA, demanding structural reforms in the examination system. It has urged the apex court to…

13 May

PSEB Class XII Results Declared; Mansa Student Tops Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingBig news, Class 12th, Punjab Board, Punjab News, Results Out

Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) on Wednesday declared the Class XII examination results, bringing relief and excitement for lakhs of students across the state. Announcing the results, Board Chairman Dr Amarpal Singh said that Supneet Kaur from Mansa district secured the first position in the state merit list. Sohani Chauhan from Ludhiana stood second, while another Ludhiana student, Divyanshi, bagged the third position. The board informed that around 2.65 lakh students had appeared for the Class XII examinations conducted between February 17 and April 4 this year. Students can now access their results through the board’s…

13 May

Lt General KJS Dhillon Says He Leaves as a Better Person, Applauds Discipline, Energy, and NCC Spirit at Galgotias University

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Galgotias University welcomed Lt General KJS Dhillon, PVSM, UYSM, YSM, VSM (Retd.), former Director General of the Defence Intelligence Agency and one of India’s most distinguished military leaders, for an extended interaction with students and faculty members that moved beyond conventional discussions on defence and explored leadership, character, discipline, national preparedness, and the changing realities of the modern world. Lt General KJS Dhillon interacts with students and NCC cadets of Galgotias University, appreciating their curiosity and orientation towards nation building During the session, Lt General Dhillon shared perspectives from his decades of service in the Indian Army, including…

13 May

Parag Milk Foods Launches a Milk-based Protein Drink in Collaboration with Tetra Pak

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Parag Milk Foods Ltd under its sports nutrition brand Avvatar, has announced its entry into India’s fast-growing ready-to-drink (RTD) protein beverage segment through a strategic partnership with Tetra Pak. The company has launched Avvatar Protein Cold Coffee, protein cold coffee in India’s first Tetra Prisma® Aseptic 250E pack, combining convenience, nutrition, and taste in an on-the-go format that fits seamlessly into consumer daily routines. Priced at INR 120, the beverage strengthens Avvatar’s portfolio beyond traditional sports nutrition into everyday functional consumption. Parag Milk Foods Launches a Milk-based Protein Drink in Collaboration with Tetra Pak The launch comes at a…

13 May

Over 500 Leaders From More Than 50 Countries & Territories Attend 56th Annual World Trade Centers Association Global Business Forum, Philadelphia

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World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations across nearly 100 countries and territories — and World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) successfully concluded the 56th annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF), held April 19-22, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over 500 Leaders From More Than 50 Countries & Territories Attend 56th Annual World Trade Centers Association Global Business Forum, Philadelphia The four-day event marked the Forum’s return to the United States after nearly a decade, convening over 500 attendees representing 116 WTC businesses across 53 countries and…

13 May

Spektrum Capital Advises Vertoz Limited on U.S. Acquisition of WebiMax, Strengthening India-U.S. Cross-Border Expansion

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Spektrum Capital Advisors, a U.S.-based mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce its role as advisor to Mumbai-based Vertoz Limited, a publicly listed digital advertising and AI-led media execution company, in its acquisition of WebiMax LLC, a U.S.-based AI-driven marketing automation and performance advertising firm, through its wholly owned USA subsidiary, Vertoz Inc. The transaction, valued at an enterprise value of approximately USD 6.6 million, involves the acquisition of an initial 80% stake, with the balance to be acquired over the next three years based on performance milestones. Spektrum Capital Advisors advises Vertoz Limited on its acquisition of…

13 May

Rashi Chowdhary Launches 'The Sync Method' for Women's Hormonal Health

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For four years, Nutrition In Sync has been quietly doing something the wider women's health conversation is only beginning to catch up to: treating women like the cyclical, interconnected systems they actually are. Now, Rashi Chowdhary - the globally renowned nutritionist and women's hormone health expert behind the practice, is formalising the framework at the heart of her work since day one. It's called The Sync Method, and while the name is new, the methodology is not. It is the distilled product of 18+ years of clinical experience, refined across more than 20,000 women navigating PCOS, fertility challenges, thyroid…

13 May

PM Modi Orders 50% Reduction in Official Convoy to Promote Austerity

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingIndia, PM Narendra Modi

Rajeev Sharma :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has initiated a major austerity measure by directing a significant reduction in the size of his official convoy, aiming to encourage fiscal discipline and curb unnecessary government expenditure. The move is being seen as a symbolic as well as practical step towards promoting restraint within the administrative machinery. According to sources, the Prime Minister has instructed the Special Protection Group (SPG) to cut the number of vehicles in his convoy by nearly half. At the same time, he has also expressed a preference for increasing the use of electric vehicles in the convoy.…

13 May

Import Duty on Gold, Silver Increased to 15% as Government Tightens Precious Metal Inflow

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingGold, Silver

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a major policy move, the Centre has revised customs duties on imported precious metals, raising the effective levy on gold and silver to 15 per cent with immediate effect. The decision, announced through a notification by the Finance Ministry, introduces a 10 per cent basic customs duty along with a 5 per cent Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess, significantly increasing the cost of bringing precious metals into the country. The revised duty structure, effective from May 13, covers imports of gold, silver, platinum and various industrial products connected to the jewellery sector. Officials indicated that…