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Ixigo Targets Leadership in India's Budget-to-Mid Hotel OTA Market

Le Travenues Technology, operating as Ixigo and backed by Prosus, aims to become the largest online travel aggregator (OTA) for budget-to-mid-market hotels in India within four to five years. CEO Aloke Bajpai announced a target growth rate of over 100% in the next year and highlighted the large, profitable market segment where 60% of hotel room nights cost under Rs 2,000 and independent hotels make up 73% of rooms.

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Accused Tracked Tiger Shroff via Social Media and Security Checks

Sources reveal that the accused monitored Tiger Shroff's social media activity over several weeks to identify his frequent locations. They also tried to determine whether the actor had any security arrangements before the shooting incident.

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BusinessPhoto: Aaj Tak

US Energy Crisis to Ease with Jamnagar Refinery Visit by Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the world's largest single-site refinery in Jamnagar, India. The visit aims to strengthen energy cooperation between India and the US. The agreement is expected to play a key role in reducing the US energy crisis and enhancing India's global refining dominance.

Aaj Tak··Jamnagar

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Kerala Police Launch Intelligence Operations Against Spas

Kerala State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhar announced intelligence-based operations against spas suspected of illegal activities following the Kovalam spa case. The police have invoked anti-human trafficking laws and are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl from Andhra Pradesh at a Kovalam spa. All district police chiefs have been directed to intensify such operations.

The Hindu··Thiruvananthapuram

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Karnataka to Fill 7,925 Vacant Police Posts, Says CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced that the state government is taking steps to fill 7,925 vacant police posts. Over the past three years, 5,911 personnel have been recruited. The government is also prioritizing police modernization with an allocation of around Rs 142 crore to enhance technological capabilities. Shivakumar paid tribute to police personnel who died in the line of duty and emphasized strengthening the force through recruitment and infrastructure upgrades.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Dilip Gavit Wins 100m T47 Gold at 2026 Asian Para Games

Dilip Gavit, who faced disqualification pain in the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Para Games, won the 100m T47 gold medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Clocking 10.69 seconds, he topped the combined T46/T47 category. His coach Vaijnath Kale said the medal released years of pain. Mohammed Basil won silver, repeating their 1-2 finish from the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

HT Sports··Nagoya

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