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Mahindra BE 6, world’s first Batman-inspired electric SUV: Full details are here. For lifelong Batman devotees whether your journey began by flipping through comic book pages under the covers or by being captivated by Gotham’s cinematic adventures this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own the world’s first commercially available Batman-inspired SUV. Combining electric performance with unmistakable superhero flair, it’s a machine that turns every drive into an adventure worthy of the Dark Knight himself. Mahindra has unveiled the BE 6 Batman Edition, a striking, limited-run variant of its Electric Origin SUV, crafted in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer…

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) celebrated the 79th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic zeal at the forecourt of Dr. M.A. Ansari Auditorium and the Faculty of Engineering and Technology Auditorium. The occasion was graced by Vice Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia Prof. Mazhar Asif, and Registrar, JMI, Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, along with distinguished faculty members, staff, students, and alumni. The programme commenced with the arrival of dignitaries, warmly welcomed by NCC officers and cadets. Prof. Asif and Prof. Rizvi hoisted the National Flag, followed by the singing of the National Anthem by students and staff, filling the atmosphere…

The gold prices soared Rs400 to reach Rs1,01,420 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday, mainly by renewed buying interest among stockists and supported by strong trends in the global markets, as per the All India Sarafa Association. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity had previously closed at Rs1,01,020 per 10 grams. Similarly, gold of 99.5 per cent purity also witnessed a hike of Rs400, moving up to Rs1,01,000 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from its previous close of Rs1,00,600 per 10 grams on Wednesday. The white metal followed suit with a strong rally, climbing by…

A video surfaced on social media showing Councillor Nazia Danish on the ground, personally working to cordon off a dangerously rain-weakened stretch of road on Thursday. Days of relentless downpour had softened the surface, causing it to sink and threatening to turn into a serious hazard. Just hours later, the situation worsened and a portion of the busy road caved in, leaving a gaping crater on the busy Jamia Millia Islamia outer road, a crucial link to Batla House and beyond. Later Nazia Danish turned up on the spot and said: “From here up to the footpath, the ground is…

Gold prices slipped Rs 500 to Rs 1,01,020 per 10 grams in the New Delhi on Wednesday, dragged down by persistent offloading from stockists. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,01,520 in the last trading session. Similarly, gold of 99.5 per cent purity also slipped by Rs 500 to Rs 1,00,600 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes. The decline came despite a firming trend in overseas markets, where the metal drew support from safe-haven demand. Silver prices, however, remained unchanged at Rs 1,12,000 per kilogram in the domestic market, with traders opting for…

A grand ‘Tiranga Yatra’ bringing together thousands of staff and students of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), was today flagged off by the Vice Chancellor, JMI, Prof Mazhar Asif and Registrar, JMI, Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi  to mark the government’s Har Ghar Tiranga (HGT) campaign. Under the auspices of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,” which is being observed from August 2 to 15, 2025,  the Tiranga rally was organized with the intention of encouraging people to bring the Tiranga home and to proudly hoist it in observance of India’s independence. The rally commenced at Gate No. 15 of the university, took a roundabout…

Parliament has given its approval to the New Income Tax Bill, 2025, registering crucial amendments in the country’s tax framework. The legislation, which replaces the Income Tax Act of 1961, was cleared by the Upper House through a voice vote and returned to the Lok Sabha. Its main purpose to smoothen tax processes, reduce compliance hurdles, and bring the law in line with present-day needs. Alongside this bill, the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, also received parliamentary approval. Both were introduced in the Upper House by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earlier in the day. The Lok Sabha had passed the Income…

Gold prices tumbled sharply on Tuesday, shedding ₹1,000 per 10 grams in the domestic market, as a global sell-off and easing trade concerns dampened demand for the precious metal. In the national capital, gold of 99.9% purity was priced at ₹1,01,520 per 10 grams, compared with the previous session’s ₹1,02,520. Gold of 99.5% purity also recorded a similar drop, slipping to ₹1,01,100 per 10 grams, inclusive of taxes. Market analysts attributed the fall to remarks by US President Donald Trump, who clarified on social media that there would be no tariffs on gold imports. The announcement, while yet to receive…

Authorities have urged Delhi residents, including those in Okhla, to exercise caution while flying kites and to avoid using Chinese manjha, which has proven deadly for both humans and animals. Tata Power-DDL, a leading power utility supplying electricity, has urged Delhiites to put their safety first by avoiding kite flying near electrical installations and overhead power lines, as it can possibly cause power disruptions and/or electricity related accidents. ALSO READ: Shahzad Khan of Agwanpur dies of heart attack in Batla House The suggestion has come with Independence Day around the corner and residents of Delhi gearing up to celebrate with the…

The sudden death of Shahzad Khan of Agwanpur on Monday due to a heart attack in Batla House has left the community in a state of deep sorrow. A well-known figure in the locality, Shahzad Khan’s passing sent waves of grief across Agwanpur, Batla House, and beyond. Residents, political leaders, and social activists expressed their condolences, both in person and on social media. Among them was former Congress Councillor Shoaib Danish, who wrote on his timeline: “It is shocking and heartbreaking to lose my friend so suddenly to a heart attack. He was not only a leader but a man…