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Chase Unveils Premium IHG Card With 200,000-Point Bonus as Hotel Credit-Card Race Intensifies

Chase has launched a new premium IHG One Rewards credit card featuring a 200,000-point welcome offer, a move that underscores how aggressively banks are competing for affluent travel spenders. The refresh also includes broader changes across the IHG card portfolio, with higher annual fees and revised benefits designed to sharpen the cards’ appeal in a crowded premium-rewards market.

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National Governance & Policy5m ago

Amit Shah Joins Amma's 73rd Birthday Celebrations in Kerala, Underscoring Spiritual Outreach and National Visibility

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah attended the 73rd birthday celebrations of spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi in Kollam, Kerala, as chief guest, placing a major national political figure at one of the state's most prominent religious and social gatherings. The appearance highlights the continuing public influence of Amma's movement and the political significance of high-profile engagement with spiritual institutions that command deep social reach across India and abroad.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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India Sports & Cricket40m ago

Prime Minister Congratulates Indian Women Shooters for Silver Medal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian women shooters Tilottama Sen, Vidhisha Vinod Kochharumkal, and Aashi Choukse for winning a silver medal in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions team event at the Asian Games. This achievement underscores India's competitive prowess on the international stage.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

CBN Rajasthan Seizes Nearly Four Tons of Smuggled Goods

The Rajasthan unit of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has confiscated approximately four tons of smuggled materials during extensive enforcement operations across the state. This action is part of a broader campaign aimed at tightening the grip on illegal smuggling and supply chains in the region.

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India Entertainment & Culture1h ago

PM Memorabilia E-Auction 2026 Spotlights Maharashtra's Heritage, Art and Modern Achievements

The 2026 edition of the Prime Minister's memorabilia e-auction is set to feature items reflecting Maharashtra's rich heritage, artistic traditions and contemporary accomplishments, turning the annual sale into a showcase of the state's cultural and public identity. The initiative underscores how the auction has evolved beyond collectibles into a platform that links remembrance, public service and regional pride.

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Education, Jobs & Careers3h ago

Three Arrested in Tirupattur After Schoolboy Abduction, Rs 50 Lakh Ransom Bid Foiled

Police in Tirupattur district arrested three young men accused of abducting a 17-year-old school student and demanding Rs 50 lakh from his father for his release. The boy was traced to a hideout in Bengaluru and rescued safely after a coordinated operation involving CCTV analysis, mobile signal tracking and local police assistance.

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