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Industry Pushed Into Defence R&D Early

Defence experts and industry leaders called for earlier industry participation in strategic R&D to speed up indigenous, deployable defence techno

Repeated Arrest of N.Ramchander Rao Motivates BJP Cadre

Ramchander Raos repeated detentions draw fresh protests from BJP workers

Germanys KfW Team Visits Natural Farming Centres In Sri Sathya Sai District

The visit began with an overview of natural farming practices, farmers participation: Reports

Masters Union ventures raise over 100 cr, delivers ARR of 70 cr

More than 50 ventures across six cohorts have raised institutional capital since the Gurugram-based institution started its first cohort in 2020

Dr RV Ramani: Transforming eye care through Sankara Eye Foundation

Accepting the award, Ramani said the organisation began 50 years ago with a single goal that was to create a world-class eye care with a social i

HDFC Life aims to be top-2 player in all states, says MD & CEO Vibha Padalkar

Over 75% of policies now from tier II and III cities; August growth 70% as protection and retirement products gain traction

DVAC sleuths seize 10,500 from fireworks worker at Special Tahsildars office

New airports, Telangana Bhavan designs should reflect States culture: CM

Ramanathapuram district court organises mediation awareness rally

From invisible to included: Ariana Agarwals mission for informal workers

She also won the Earth Prize 2026 with two teammates for creating Plas-Stick, a low-cost method to remove microplastics from water

Mindgrove targets year-end launch for secure IoT chip, Vision SoC next year

The design for the Vision SoC is moving in the background, with the goal of prototyping it by the end of the year. Well trial it with our custome

Australia Consul General commends Keralams anti-drugefforts and Operation Toofan

AP Revises Additional Pension Rates For Those Aged 70, 75

The Andhra Pradesh government raised the additional pension quantum to 10% for those aged 70 and 15% for those aged 75, effective from December 2

On the table or on the menu? A new power play begins at the UN

Partners for Multilateralism, or P4M, unites diverse nations to reform global institutions. This new grouping reflects a changing global mood and

'Dont break bread with communists!': Trump meets Mamdani; Internet erupts over 'bromance'

3 Day Bank Strike May Affect Services, Banks Issue Advisory

The proposed strike comes immediately after the weekend: Reports

Packed schedule for Jaishankar at UN as India campaigns for Security Council election

External Affairs Ministers meetings with U.S. Secretary of State, Bangladesh Foreign Minister among several engagements set to be closely watched

Karthik Aryan and Yami Gautam Celebrate Their Wins at the 72nd National Film Awards

Karthik Aryan and Yami Gautam express their joy after winning at the 72nd National Film Awards in Kevadia, Gujarat. Karthik Aryan and Yami Gautam

VMC Holds Public Toilet Awareness Programme For Students

Vijayawada Municipal Corporation conducted a sanitation awareness programme for school students under the Swachhta Hi Seva campaign.

Watch: IIT Bombay Student Death: Investigation ongoing amid casteism claims | Above the Fold |Sept 22, 2026

IIT-Bombay student Sahil Wakodes death: What does the investigation reveal so far?

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Civic Works Worth Rs. 3,531 cr Launched In Vizag

Narayana said the government had revived stalled projects after reviewing schemes held up during the previous regime due to non-release of the st

ED's National Herald case cannot stand on a private complaint: Sonia, Rahul Gandhi tell Delhi HC

The Gandhis' reply say that the words private complaint appear nowhere in the PMLA. They call this case the only instance in India where ED has a

Complex AI threats increasing stress levels of cybersecurity professionals

Over 59% of Indian employees working on cybersecurity report a marked increase in stress levels compared to five years ago, a report said

Editorial. Kharif concerns

Poor rain and acreage may impact rice, water availability

Congress Leader Criticizes Madhya Pradesh Government for Agricultural Mismanagement

Jitu Patwari of Congress highlights agricultural failures in Madhya Pradesh, accusing the government of neglecting farmers and mishandling funds.

Food, drug crackdowns test India's regulatory enforcement muscle

Recent action against unsafe food, spurious drugs has drawn public attention, with former regulators arguing that credible oversight requires not

Government hospital staff pattern in Keralam to be revised: Minister

Krishna Milk Union Gets New Chairman

Former MLA Dasari Balavardhan Rao took charge as chairman of Krishna Milk Union (Vijaya Dairy), promising to work for farmers and strengthen the

Trump again claims credit for ending India-Pakistan war, says Pakistan PM thanked him

US President Donald Trump again claimed at the UN General Assembly that he settled the India-Pakistan conflict last year, including it among eigh

Kodakara hawala case transferred to PMLA court for joint trial with ED case

The accused have been directed to appear before the PMLA court on November 19, 2026.

Kotamreddy Performs Drishti Ritual For Coalition Leaders

Sridhar Reddy said attracting investments and creating employment opportunities for the younger generation was another priority, with Chief Minis

J&K govt withdraws 6519 books, examines over 21 lakh books, MLA Langate demands details and who ordered the removal

Awami Itihaad Party MLA Sheikh Khursheed has questioned the removal of thousands of books from libraries of colleges and higher education institu

Students, teachers welcome expansion of breakfast scheme

Coalition publishes Kannada translation of seventh ESA draft to bridge information gap for local communities

Despite the largest share of the proposed protected area being in Karnataka, the officials have not made the draft available in Kannada, and it i

CM expands breakfast scheme to Classes VI to VIII

Project Sambandh wins Changemaker award for supporting bereaved military families

Colonel Vembu Shankars self-funded initiative helps families access welfare benefits, financial assistance and livelihood opportunities

SEBI settles Hindenburg-related proceedings against Adani Group entities

The proceedings related to the alleged non-disclosure of certain RPTs and instances where audit or limited review reports were signed by audit fi

Linda Noskova, Marie Bouzkova win as Czechia eliminate Great Britain in Billie Jean King Cup

Czech Republic won both singles matches against Great Britain in the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen. With the 2-0 win, th

Finance Minister Calls for Shift from Made in India to Imagined in India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urges Indian industry to focus on innovation and R&D for global competitiveness. Finance Minister Calls for S

Attractive Images Make Healthy Food More Appealing to Adolescents: ICMR-NIN Study

A study finds that attractive millet porridge and chana salad boosted willingness to eat

Genome Analysis Centre to be established in Amaravati, says Health Minister

Satya Kumar Yadav inaugurates a genome sequencing centre at the NATCO cancer centre at the Government General Hospital in Guntur; says the propos

Genome Analysis Centre to be established in Amaravati, says Health Minister

Satya Kumar Yadav inaugurates a genome sequencing centre at the NATCO cancer centre at the Government General Hospital in Guntur; says the propos

16.9 million Indians to have Dementia by 2036, say experts

New Delhi: India is estimated to have 8.8 million people aged 60 years and above living with dementia, a number projected to nearly double to 16.

Priyadarshini makes KSRTC more people-friendly, says Minister

Minister says KSRTC is venturing into the freight transport sector

Priyadarshini makes KSRTC more people-friendly, says Minister

Minister says KSRTC is venturing into the freight transport sector

Priyanka Gandhi reviews progress of Wayanad township, development projects

The Wayanad MP has written to the Ministry of Communications over poor BSNL connectivity at 20 locations in the district. She will also discuss t

Bring your sisters and chant Jai Shri Ram: MLA

Bhopal: A political controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh following remarks by the BJP MLA, Rameshwar Sharma, who said that Muslim youths wis

Captured crocodile released in Papanasam dam

Captured crocodile released in Papanasam dam

Naidu virtually lays foundation stones for development projects worth 380 crore in Nellore district

Naidu virtually lays foundation stones for development projects worth 380 crore in Nellore district

NHAI bars Theme Engineering from bidding for new highway projects

New Delhi: State-owned NHAI has barred Theme Engineering Services, a consultancy agency involved in Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway construction, from

Constables Are Backbone Of Police System, Says Anitha

AP Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha addressed 149 newly trained police constables at their passing-out parade in Mangalagiri.

Plea to appoint six BT Assistants for every 150 students in Adi Dravidar Welfare Schools

Plea to appoint six BT Assistants for every 150 students in Adi Dravidar Welfare Schools

India and U.S. Conduct Joint Artillery Exercises at Mahajan Range

Indian and U.S. forces engage in crucial joint artillery exercises at Mahajan Range, enhancing coordination and combat capabilities. India and U.

Retirement From Uniform Is Not Retirement From National Service: Governor Shukla

The declaration appeals for a National Veterans Policy 2047: Reports

Meet Shriyan Avadhanula,Virginia student who built a free college-prep platform after getting frustrated by paid resources

Idaho farm bought for $87.50 an acre in 1916 earns official Century Farm status

Pooja special trains for Keralam announced

Kerala HC allows time for State to object to Thachankarys appeal against conviction in disproportionate assets case

Trump at UNGA 2026: Iran warning, Russia-Ukraine war and US push for AI dominance | 10 Points

US President Donald Trump addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with Iran's nuclear programme and what h

Four-day Krishi Mela to be held at UAS-Dharwad from September 25 to 28

Themed Empowered Woman Sustainable Agriculture, the agricultural fair will be held on the university campus

AAP and Congress flag deteriorating law and order in national capital

Highlighting an alleged gang-rape, the parties say Chief Minister Rekha Guptas silence on the sexual assaults on minors raises questions over the

AAP and Congress flag deteriorating law and order in national capital

Highlighting an alleged gang-rape, the parties say Chief Minister Rekha Guptas silence on the sexual assaults on minors raises questions over the

Pushpa Yagam, Akalmasha Homam performed as part of nine-day ritual in Tirupati

Gaurav Dagar Arrested in Major Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Case

Gaurav Dagar was arrested for drug trafficking and money laundering, with five days of ED custody granted for further investigation. Gaurav Dagar

Dont substitute third language with AI, urge Council members

Bhubaneswar Gets New DCP as Odisha Effects Four-Officer IPS Reshuffle

Odisha government appoints 2015-batch IPS officer Dr Saravana Vivek M as Bhubaneswar DCP in a four-officer reshuffle following Jagmohan Meenas re

'True star spreads light': President Murmu urges film stars not to endorse products harmful to health

President Droupadi Murmu urged popular film stars not to endorse products that could harm people's health, saying celebrities have a strong influ

Pakistan must act against cross-border terrorism before world believes it would do what it says: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs said Pakistan must demonstrate a firm commitment and take credible action against cross-border terrorism before

SP-Congress alliance faces fresh friction in UP ahead of polls

Lucknow: On a day when Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Nabin toured western Uttar Pradesh to firm up the partys poll strategy, two p

Trump says U.S. will henceforth call AI super intelligence

From this point forward, all of United States documents, and hopefully the worlds will be changed to use the much more accurate term super as opp

Gail outlook robust as strong Q1, subsidiary listing offer value upside

GAIL's strong Q1 performance, improving gas transmission volumes and petrochemical recovery point to a robust earnings outlook, while the propose

Science says some sea otters rarely use rocks while others use them for almost every meal, their teeth may explain why

Sea otters survive largely on marine invertebrates such as sea urchins, crabs, clams, mussels and snails. Getting to that food, however, isn't al

Mumbai Crime Branch Investigates IIT Bombay Students Suicide, Parents Questioned

Mumbai Crime Branch questions parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode in ongoing investigation into his suicide. Mumbai Crime Branch Investiga

The cowards & traitorsShould I drive them into hell?: Trump threatens Iran in fiery UNGA speech

Veranda Learning promoters pledge shares for 111 crore credit

The agreement is for 111 crore loan availed by the promoters in their personal capacity from the lender, secured by a first-ranking and exclusive

53 more taluks to be added to drought-affected list in Karnataka, taking total to 177

Karnataka High Court refuses to quash money laundering proceedings against real estate firm Ozone Urbana Infra Developers

Quote of the day by Sean O'Casey, 'All the world's a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed' offers timeless advice on perspective, acceptance, validation, human connection

Sean O'Casey's quote about the world being a stage and people being desperately unrehearsed speaks to the uncertainty at the heart of everyday li

Rajan Gurukkal criticises Kerala Universitys alleged student code

'Sahil faced casteism, harassment for months': IIT Bombay student's parents demand arrests after suicide

The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have alleged that their son faced caste-based harassment and pressure before his death and have de

Telangana Edu Reforms Showcased At UNGA 2026

Dr Rana was a speaker at the ministerial breakfast session, Government Partnerships, Systems Change and Literacy Reform, which discussed how FLN

Nitin Gadkari Emphasizes Global Market Dynamics in Sugar Pricing

Nitin Gadkari states that sugar prices are now driven by global demand and supply rather than government policies. Nitin Gadkari Emphasizes Globa

Trump warns AI race will decide global power, says US leads China by a lot

US President Donald Trump rejected global efforts to control artificial intelligence, saying the US must maintain its lead over China and win the

J&K Assembly Erupts Over Sheikh Abdullah, Maharaja Hari Singh Holiday Row

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed heated exchanges on Tuesday after NC MLA Abdul Majeed Larmi demanded restoration of holidays linked to She

India Leads Global Growth Outlook but Slips to 4th in Business Environment: WEF

WEF survey sees 98% of economists expecting moderate or stronger India growth

Oktoberfest: Lufthansa crew onboard Bengaluru-Munich flight sport traditional costume

This is the first time the crew onboard the flight on this route will be dressed in the traditional costume.