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Maa Chandraghanta Navratri Day 3: Powerful Mantra, Story, Significance & Blessings You Must Know
Maa Chandraghanta Navratri Day 3: Powerful Mantra, Story, Significance & Blessings You Must Know

Navratri Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta Story, Mantra & Spiritual Power That Removes Fear & Brings Courage Maa Chandraghanta Navratri Day 3: The third day of the sacred festival of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta. This form represents the married form of Goddess Parvati and bestows upon the devotee both bravery and gentleness. Detailed descriptions of Goddess Chandraghanta are found primarily in the Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati), the…

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New ATM rules to kick in from April 1 as HDFC, PNB announce key changes; here’s what customers need to know
New ATM rules to kick in from April 1 as HDFC, PNB announce key changes; here’s what customers need to know

New ATM rules India: With the new financial year nearing, banks across India have buckled up to introduce a fresh set of ATM regulations from April 1, 2026, potentially reshaping how millions of people access their cash. The revised framework focuses on transaction limits, charges and the growing integration of digital payment systems. UPI withdrawals to count towards free limits, announces HDFC Private lender HDFC bank has said…

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6 Indians killed in West Asia conflict, MEA issues statement
6 Indians killed in West Asia conflict, MEA issues statement

Indians’ death in US-Iran war: As many as six Indian Nationals lost their lives in the ongoing conflict across West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Saturday, even as efforts continue to shield nearly 10 million Indians residing in the region. Notably, the latest casualty was reported from Riyadh, where an Indian citizen fell prey to a missile and drone strike earlier this week, marking…

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Prakash Raj takes dig at Dhurandhar 2’s praise by South stars via cryptic post on ‘X’
Prakash Raj takes dig at Dhurandhar 2’s praise by South stars via cryptic post on ‘X’

Dhurandhar 2 propaganda: Actor Prakash Raj has stirred a fresh debate on social media by taking a veiled swipe at the praise surrounding the espionage thriller Dhurandhar 2; The Revenge. On Saturday, he took to the social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), featuring the iconic song, ‘Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar’ from the 1961 film Hum Dono. He captioned the post, “Me bahut door (Very far away) from…

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Dhurandhar 2 storms past Rs 200 crore mark on day 2, maintains blistering pace
Dhurandhar 2 storms past Rs 200 crore mark on day 2, maintains blistering pace

Dhurandhar 2 box office: Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar 2, a high-octane spy thriller, continued its box office dominance on the second day of its theatrical release and stormed past the Rs 200 crore mark. The Aditya Dhar directorial has been rewriting record books and is setting new benchmarks for Indian cinema. Notably, the film had a phenomenal opening day haul of Rs 145 crore on Thursday, and it maintained…

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Petition against ‘Vantara’ dismissed by Supreme Court
Petition against ‘Vantara’ dismissed by Supreme Court

Vantara court hearing: The Supreme Court has granted a significant relief to Vantara, a wildlife conservation and rehabilitation center, by dismissing a petition filed regarding the import of wildlife. The court clarified that previous investigations had found no evidence of any violations and that it no longer needed to intervene in the matter. SIT probe finds no violations A bench of Justices P.K. Mishra and N.V. Anjaria noted…

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Zomato hikes platform fee to Rs 14.90 per order amid rising prices of crude oil
Zomato hikes platform fee to Rs 14.90 per order amid rising prices of crude oil

Zomato platform fee hike: People dependent on food delivery platforms were dealt a severe blow on Friday, as the food delivering application Zomato raised its platform fee to Rs 14.90 per order, up from Rs 12.50. The latest revision was reflected on the Zomato app, marking another incremental hike as the company continues to adjust its pricing strategy amid rising operational costs.  Rivals refraining from hiking prices to…

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In a first, AIIMS Delhi to examine link between air pollution and lung cancer
In a first, AIIMS Delhi to examine link between air pollution and lung cancer

Lung cancer India study: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has launched a first-of-its-kind study aimed at ascertaining the link between air pollution and lung cancer in India on Friday. The research, titled AIRCARE, will be led by Dr Abhishek Shankar, Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology. The study aims to explore how prolonged exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) influences the risk of developing…

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Premium petrol prices surge 2% in India amid Global Energy turmoil; regular fuel prices remain unchanged
Premium petrol prices surge 2% in India amid Global Energy turmoil; regular fuel prices remain unchanged

Premium petrol price hike: The ripple effects of global geopolitical tensions are being felt in India, as the premium petrol prices surged by 2% on Friday. Meanwhile, the prices of the regular fuel remain unchanged. The revision will be effective from Friday itself, and comes amid escalating disruptions in international energy supplies triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.  Price stands at Rs 2.35/litre now Several oil…

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