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According to the screenshots he posted, the Swiggy bill came to Rs 1,473, while the exact same meal cost him only Rs 810 at the restaurant. “Hey @Swiggy, please explain. Why does ordering food in the app cost 81% more than buying the same food directly? Is this the real cost of convenience? The extra I have to pay is Rs 663,” he wrote.

India’s literacy rate rose to 80.9% in 2023–24, but Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stressed that true progress means making literacy a lived reality for all.

PM Narendra Modi urged NDA MPs to hold ‘Swadeshi Melas’ to promote indigenous products, stressing self-reliance as key to India’s rise amid global challenges.

Quadrobics is the latest viral fitness craze blending running with dynamic quad-focused moves. Fun, intense, and social media–friendly, it’s transforming workouts into an energetic trend.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, addressing the BRICS summit, urged member nations to unite against US-led tariff wars that disrupt global trade. He called for defending multilateralism, advancing Global South cooperation, and building an open global economy through his Global Governance Initiative.

At the virtual BRICS summit, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the need for a stable, fair, and transparent global trading system. He called for resilient supply chains and cooperative approaches to address trade disruptions and economic shocks, amid growing concerns over Washington’s tariff policies.

In the video, Kareena is seen dancing to her hit song Fevicol Se from Dabangg 2 while fans cheered loudly and men on stage clapped along. Although she delivered the moves gracefully, several fans felt she appeared slightly uncomfortable.

India and Israel have signed a bilateral investment treaty to promote and protect investments in each other’s countries. The pact aims to boost trade, ensure investor protection, and provide a framework for dispute resolution, paving the way for increased bilateral investments.

The Golden Ratio, a mathematical formula used to measure facial symmetry and attractiveness, highlighted Khatri’s near-perfect proportions, 97% chin-philtrum, 95% nasal, and 94% nose-face ratios. Advanced AI systems confirmed his score, cementing him as one of the few international beauty icons with scientifically validated appeal.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s 2012 action thriller Ek Tha Tiger has achieved a rare milestone. Directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films, the movie is now part of the prestigious International Spy Museum in Washington, DC, making it the only Indian entry in a showcase otherwise dominated by Hollywood giants.

Nine railway unions have urged the Railway Board to withdraw a circular allowing contractual hiring of supervisors, engineers, and technicians in the Signal & Telecommunication (S&T) Department.

Speaking about the incident at a public event, the actor admitted her mistake. “Ignorance is no excuse,” she said, acknowledging the importance of following local laws. She also posted a video on social media wearing the traditional Onam saree with jasmine in her hair, captioned humorously

Kartik Aaryan, who is gearing up to star opposite South actress Sreeleela in Anurag Basu’s upcoming untitled musical saga, recently welcomed Ganpati Bappa at his Mumbai home. What caught everyone’s eye, however, was Sreeleela’s presence during the Ganpati visarjan.

Vani, who joined PNB as a probationary officer after clearing the IBPS exam in 2022, was posted in Meerut. While the job provided financial independence and respect, she said it gradually began to take a toll on her personality.

Since taking over as captain, Suryakumar has scored just 258 runs in 14 innings at a modest average of 18.42, with only two half-centuries. Jaffer, who once captained Surya in first-class cricket, believes the batter’s shot selection has let him down in recent internationals.