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Budget home buyers priced out of Gurugram’s luxury boom
Mumbai remains India's most valuable property market, but Gurugram, part of the larger National Capital Region (NCR) has seen a...
At least 28 dead after construction crane falls on train
At least 28 people have died and 64 others left injured after a construction crane fell onto a moving train...
Indian rocket hits snag during launch
by AFP Staff Writers New Delhi (AFP) Jan 12, 2026 An Indian rocket hit a snag during its...
How a chewy cookie inspired by Dubai chocolate has taken over the nation
You must have heard of Dubai chocolate: the sticky, indulgent confectionary filled with pistachio cream, tahini and shreds of knafeh...
India accuses Pakistan of cross-border drone incursions in Kashmir
by AFP Staff Writers New Delhi (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 India's army chief accused Pakistan on Tuesday of...
Mint Explainer | Why copper will heat up air conditioner prices this summer
Domestic copper futures on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) were trading at ₹1,281 per kg on 9 January. According to Motilal...
K-pop drum duet caps off Japan and South Korea’s diplomatic meeting
A surreal drum duet between two East Asian world leaders has set the internet abuzz - and put a spotlight...
Telcos allege ‘market failure’ at Navi Mumbai airport, ask Trai to cap infrastructure costs
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), which represents major telecom companies, has approached the telecom regulator, seeking a cap...
India hunts rampaging elephant that killed 20 people
by AFP Staff Writers Patna, India (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 Indian wildlife officers are hunting a rampaging wild...