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01 Jul

Firefly Diamonds Crosses 10 Stores Across India, Eyes 25 Locations by the End of 2026

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Firefly Diamonds, one of India’s fastest-growing lab-grown diamond jewellery brands, has crossed a significant milestone with the opening of its 10th store in India, reinforcing its position among the country's largest and most rapidly expanding players in the lab-grown diamond jewellery segment. Firefly Diamonds has established a presence across five major cities – Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad – serving a growing community of over 2,000 customers celebrating life's most meaningful occasions, from engagements and weddings to anniversaries, birthdays and everyday milestones. From left to right: Adit Bhansali and Aayush Bhansali, Co-Founders of Firefly Diamonds The milestone follows…

01 Jul

Glow by Kirtilals Adds Another Sparkle to Chennai with its Second Showroom at Adyar

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Glow by Kirtilals, the contemporary natural diamond jewellery brand from Kirtilals, proudly announces the launch of its second showroom in Chennai, located at Mid Point, Block B, LB Road, Adyar. The inauguration ceremony, held on 29th June, was graced by the presence of the talented and beloved actress, Ramya Pandiyan. This expansion marks another significant milestone in the brand's growth journey, bringing its signature collection of stylish, lightweight finest quality natural diamond jewellery closer to customers in one of Chennai's most vibrant neighbourhoods. Suraj Shantakumar, Director – Business Strategy, Kirtilals; actress Ramya Pandian; and Ms. Hamsapriya, Channel Partner, Glow…

01 Jul

Early-Morning Expressway Crash in Unnao Leaves Five Dead; Rescue Teams Save Eight Injured

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingUnnao

Lucknow (Rajeev Sharma): Five people, including two children, lost their lives after a private sleeper coach met with a devastating accident on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district during the early hours of Wednesday. Eight other passengers sustained injuries and were admitted to hospital. The accident took place near Devkhari village under the Bangarmau police station limits at around 4:30 am. According to initial reports, the sleeper bus collided with a car while travelling on the expressway. The impact caused the bus to lose balance, plunge off the road and overturn. Emergency services, police personnel and local residents…

01 Jul

July Begins With Fresh Policy Updates: EPFO Platform Back Online, Aadhaar Relief and Revised Passport Charges Take Effect

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingEPFO, Passport

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Several government-backed services have undergone changes from July 1, with new provisions affecting provident fund subscribers, Aadhaar users, passport applicants and taxpayers now officially in force. The updates, announced by different ministries and agencies, are aimed at improving digital services and streamlining administrative processes. Among the major developments, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has restored all its online facilities after completing a scheduled technology overhaul. The organisation had temporarily suspended digital services for several days to carry out database migration and system integration. Officials said the upgraded platform is expected to provide faster processing, better…

01 Jul

Overnight Bus Blaze on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Leaves Seven Dead, Scores Injured

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingDelhi, Mumbai

Dausa (Rajeev Sharma): A tragic accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Dausa district left seven passengers dead and at least 22 others injured after a sleeper coach rammed into a trailer and was engulfed in flames during the early hours of Wednesday. The private bus was travelling from Rishikesh to Indore when the collision occurred at around 2:30 a.m. Initial reports indicate that the vehicle crashed into a trailer moving ahead on the expressway, following which a massive fire broke out, quickly spreading to both vehicles. The impact threw several passengers from their berths, while others found themselves trapped…

01 Jul

Doctors Take Shelter as Violence Breaks Out at Ludhiana Civil Hospital; Police Launch Hunt for Accused

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingLudhiana

Ludhiana: A routine night at Ludhiana Civil Hospital's emergency department descended into chaos after a group of youths allegedly assaulted doctors, damaged hospital property and clashed with police personnel, leaving patients and medical staff shaken. The disturbance reportedly began when three young men arrived at the emergency ward seeking medical attention. Hospital sources said a disagreement soon developed between the visitors and the doctors on duty, which quickly escalated into a violent confrontation. As tempers flared, the youths allegedly abused the doctors and attempted to physically attack them. Fearing for their safety, the medical officers locked themselves inside a room…

01 Jul

Ambala Borewell Tragedy Ends in Heartbreak as Four-Year-Old Succumbs Despite Marathon Rescue Mission

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingAmbala

Ambala (Balwinder Singh): A desperate rescue operation spanning nearly an entire day ended in tragedy after a four-year-old boy, who had fallen into a borewell in Haryana's Ambala district, was recovered lifeless during the early hours of Wednesday. The child, Nirvair Singh, was brought out at around 3:25 a.m. by rescue teams that had been working continuously since Tuesday morning. He was immediately rushed to the Civil Hospital in Ambala, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Medical officials said the exact cause of death would be confirmed after a post-mortem examination. They noted that water was present inside the…

01 Jul

Centre Notifies Revised Wage Rates Under VB–G RAM G Act as New Rural Employment Law Takes Effect

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingVB–G RAM G

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Central Government has notified revised wage rates under the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB–G RAM G] Act, 2025, with the new rates coming into force from July 1, 2026, the day the legislation becomes operational across the country. The notification raises wages for rural workers in all States and Union Territories covered under the programme, with the government introducing a minimum notified wage of ₹300 per day for the first time under a national rural employment scheme. According to the Ministry of Rural Development, the revised wage structure applies to 34…

01 Jul

Residents Stage Overnight Demonstration Over Power Crisis in Pathankot Villages; Demand Immediate Action

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPathankot

Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): Anger over frequent electricity disruptions spilled onto the streets in Punjab's Pathankot district after residents from several villages gathered outside the Mangwal power station during the early hours of Tuesday, demanding uninterrupted power supply and accountability from the electricity department. The protest began around 2 a.m., when people from nearly 10 to 12 villages assembled at the substation, alleging that prolonged outages have become a daily ordeal, particularly during the ongoing spell of extreme heat and humidity. Protesters accused the department of ignoring repeated complaints and failing to provide a lasting solution. Local residents claimed that electricity…

01 Jul

Relief Likely as Rainfall Activity Intensifies Across Punjab, Chandigarh; Strong Winds Forecast This Week

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After enduring several days of soaring temperatures and sticky humidity, residents of Punjab and Chandigarh may finally witness a shift in weather conditions as the southwest monsoon begins to strengthen over the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a fresh spell of rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next few days. According to the latest weather outlook, isolated showers are expected to begin in parts of the region before widespread rainfall sets in from July 2 onwards. A Yellow Alert has been issued for several districts, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and winds…