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Ganesh processions, blaring DJs raise noise concerns for animals at Delhi Zoo

With no prescribed routes to seven artificial immersion ponds, processions can pass along Mathura Road, about 100 metres from the zoos enclosures

India and Russia Reinforce Strategic Partnership Amid Global Challenges

Indias EAM Jaishankar and Russias Lavrov reaffirm commitment to strengthen bilateral ties during their recent meeting in New York. India and Russ

India-US trade pact to 'unleash another level' of ties, says American official; reveals deal is '90%-plus' done

A senior US State Department official said the India-US trade pact is 90-per cent-plus complete, with only final issues being resolved. The offic

'India must make no mistake': At UN, Shehbaz Sharif calls attempt to divert Indus water act of war

Super El Nino report: Co-author explains '451K excess deaths' estimate

The University of Chicago's Energy Policy Institute's report that claimed that the 'super El Nino' might cause around 15,800 additional heat-rela

Hormuz reopening to start after US accepts 7-day plan: Iran's Araghchi

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Washington would need to complete required steps within four to five days, with the strait reopening on the

Saudi Arabia intercepts two Houthi drones headed for Riyadh

Riyadh: Saudi Arabias air defences intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles launched by Yemens Houthi group towards the Riyadh region, the S

From 'it's all over' to Asiad gold: Suruchi's stunning 48-hour turnaround

Suruchi Inder Singh transformed her earlier disappointments into triumph, claiming gold in the 10m air pistol event. Partnering with Kamaljeet, t

'Terrorism by Pakistan will have consequences': India responds to Shehbaz Sharif at UN

India's response at the United Nations took aim at Pakistan's remarks on terrorism, Jammu and Kashmir, democratic rights and minority issues, wit

Pitrupaksha Rituals Begin at Betwa River in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh

The 16-day Pitrupaksha rituals commenced in Vidisha, allowing devotees to honor their ancestors at the Betwa River. Pitrupaksha Rituals Begin at

What is 'Harvest Moon' and why it is so unique? When to watch September's spectacular Full Moon - Check date, time and more details

September's Harvest Moon will reach its full phase on Saturday during daylight hours in North America. Skywatchers are encouraged to view the moo

Pitrupaksha Rituals Begin at Betwa River in Vidisha

The 16-day Pitrupaksha rituals commenced at Betwa River, Vidisha, with devotees paying homage to their ancestors. Pitrupaksha Rituals Begin at Be

Biscuit maker Anmol Industries files for 1,800 cr IPO, draft papers show

The Kolkata-based biscuit maker will see its top investor, Baijnath Choudhary & Family Trust, sell its entire stake in the IPO, with no fresh iss

New U.K. Deputy High Commissioner appointed

Harshbir Sangha will also serve as the U.K.s Deputy Trade Commissioner for Investment in South Asia

Jaishankar signs UN cybercrime convention, meets Russia's Lavrov at UNGA

The External Affairs Minister said the pact would strengthen international cooperation for a safer digital future; he also reviewed India-Russia

The rebranding of Ahmedabads food scene

Long known for its thalis and street food, Ahmedabad is developing an experimental, ambitious dining culture. With no cocktails to anchor the bus

Don't cut salaries: India sends a missive to companies after new 25,000 EPF wage ceiling

The Labour and Employment Ministry has instructed employers to maintain employees' statutory wages after raising the EPFO ceiling. Workers earnin

Sawan Barwal Wins Silver Medal in Mens Marathon at Asian Games, Ending 44-Year Wait for India

Sawan Barwal clinches silver in mens marathon at Asian Games 2026, marking Indias first medal in 44 years. Sawan Barwal Wins Silver Medal in Mens

Nayyi Navelli's first song Bhabhi Tabaahi out; Yami Gautam grooves to the tunes of Bhangra, rap and hip-hop

National Film Award winner Yami Gautam is set to take the big screen by storm with her upcoming horror-comedy-drama film. For the first time, Yam

CNN left off Air Force One as Trump admin signals new media restriction

The White House signalled Friday night that CNN would be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump's Saturday trip, the latest media rest

Pak PM raises J&K issue at UNGA, credits Trump for 'intervention' in 2025

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday used the UN General Assembly podium to credit US President Donald Trump for his imely interve

Asian Games 2026 Day 7 Live News Updates: Gold will come for sure, says Sonam Maskar after silver; Lakshya Sen bows out

Indias shooting stars win gold at Asian Games; Meet the solar didis of Bihar

Silence Laboratories replaces traditional legal contracts and third-party intermediaries with cryptographic guarantees, enabling joint computatio

US Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time

The US Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to reinstate Missouris new Republican-friendly congressional map, allowing the state to use its 2022

Zee seeks action against Reliance-Disney's JioStar over copyright breach

Zee has alleged JioStar continued using its music and songs despite a Delhi High Court injunction, escalating the copyright dispute between the c

Delhi-NCR weather today: Will there be a sudden rainfall in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad on September 25? check IMD forecast

Delhi weather today: The southwest monsoon has withdrawn from Delhi two days ahead of schedule, and the IMD has forecast rain, thunderstorms and

Why is everything linked to inflammation now?

Inflammation has become the universal language through which the Internet talks about modern life, ageing, food and the body

Congo plane crash: 14 people killed, including 2 senior military officials

At least 14 people, including two senior military officials, have died in a plane crash in Congo, the military said Friday. The two senior milita

'I was crying in pain': How 3 men turned teen's birthday outing into horror

A 17-year-old girl endured a traumatic experience on her birthday at Aastha Kunj Park. Following a trip to the Kalkaji Temple with a friend, they

Kochi Is changing the way it dates, talks about sex and relationships

From Malayali dating apps to extramarital dating and three-hour vibrator deliveries, Kochi is finding new ways to talk about intimacy even if mu

Ram temple donations pilfered during counting process, 105 instances caught on CCTV, SIT probe finds

A nearly-70,000-page chargesheet filed by the Supreme Court-mandated Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the offerings-embezzlement case fou

Thiruvonam Bumper lottery results 2026: First prize 30 crore; check date and time

Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming 2026 Thiruvonam Bumper (BR-111) lucky draw, including the schedule and prize details.

Govt weighs mandatory blending of imported coal at power plants, sources say

Under the plan being discussed by officials of the Power Ministry, thermal power plants would have to blend up to 5% imported coal with domestic

Morning Digest: SC/ST MPs not given enough time to speak in Parliament, says Union MinisterJitan Ram Manjhi; Iran suggests deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days, and more

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IMD issues heavy rain alert for September 2627 in Uttarakhand; CM Dhami directs officials to maintain vigilance

The Chief Minister appealed to residents and tourists to exercise extreme caution and urged people to travel only if essential and after checking

JSW One Platforms files draft papers for 3,054 crore IPO

The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to 1,300 crore and an Offer for Sale of shares worth up to 1,754.01 crore

Stock Beta explained: What risk and return mean for individual shares

Learn how stock beta measures volatility, helps you weigh potential returns against real-world risk

Trump rejects Iran's 7-day ceasefire offer, expects to resume bombing post midterms

'The choice rests with US...': Iran FM Abbas Araghchi unveils 7-day war-end plan at UN in New York

Daughter reveals mom pawned her gold bangles to pay her NIT admission fee

In a heartfelt reflection, Anusmita Mohapatra recounts her mother's remarkable sacrifices made for her education. To ensure Anusmita could attend

OpenAI's AI agents went rogue, targeted US government websites without labs knowledge: Report

OpenAI AI agents targeted US government websites, including those of the Education Department, Commerce Department and SEC, without the companys

India should allow exchanges to list on own platform, NSE chairman says

NSE accounts for about 93% of Indias cash-market trading and nearly 75% of options

Congo plane crash kills 14, including 2 senior military officials

In a devastating plane crash in Congo, 14 lives were lost, including notable figures such as Lieutenant General Mutombo Katalayi Tiende. The airc

At least 14 people killed, including 2 senior military officials as plane crashes in Congo

At least 14 people were killed, including 2 senior military officials as plane crashed in Congo, the military said on Friday. The two senior mili

Trump-Xi summit heavy on symbolism, light on economic breakthroughs for US and China

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping capped a three-day Washington summit with tea at the White House and a visit to the Na

Singaporean collector Peter Lee on checks, chintz and multicultural ports

Peter Lee talks about his favourite Indian textiles and how culture is shaped by trade routes

Rabindranath Tagores letters to Suniti Kumar Chatterji up for auction, valued at Rs 35-60 lakh

Four letters written by Rabindranath Tagore to linguist Suniti Kumar Chatterji between 1928 and 1940 will be auctioned by AstaGuru on September 2

Centre cuts FY27 market borrowing to Rs 15.99 lakh crore; targets longer debt maturity

The Centre has cut FY27 gross market borrowing to Rs 15.99 lakh crore from Rs 17.2 lakh crore budgeted, seeking to limit pressure on bond yields

Best of BS Opinion: Don't hang the ECI just yet, make it work efficiently

From electoral-roll revisions and Telangana politics to institutional trust and the business of spirituality, today's opinions examine governance

MCD conducts 38 demolitions in Delhi across 12 zones

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Trump, Xi end 3-day summit with tea, stability pledge & little progress on key disputes

Asian Games 2026 LIVE UPDATES Day 7: Barwal wins Silver in Marathon; Kabaddi - IND vs IRN at 9:30 a,

India's men's and women's kabaddi teams face Iran in gold medal matches, while PV Sindhu returns to court and athletics offers several medal chan

Himachal Pradesh government assures no MLA residences at hospital

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KPCC president alleges CEC Gyanesh Kumar secretly overruled dissent in SIR process

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Gulveer Singh wins Asian Games 10,000m silver with 28:29.38 finish

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Vrindavan T-20 tournament to feature 8 teams and 15 matches over 8 days

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YSRCP chief Jagan Reddy urges PM-LoP-CJI panel on EC appointments

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Congress candidate Milan Pradhan jailed as wife campaigns in Nandigram

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India well prepared for WorldSkills Shanghai water tech contest

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CAIT denies endorsing nationwide

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Trump gets Supreme Court nod for voter citizenship checks weeks before midterms

Railways approved three Tri Weekly trains on three different routes; A major boost in rail connectivity

The Railway Board has approved the running of three Tri-Weekly trains. The three trains approved are 13341/13342 Madhupur Chopan Express, ... Rea

US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for third time

Indian shooter Parth Mane calls Asian Games silver a

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Delhi Municipal Corporation warns concessionaires over sanitation

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India Braces For El Nino's Heatwave Impact

A report by the University of Chicago's Energy Policy Institute suggests that the 'super El Nino' could lead to approximately 15,800 additional h

2020 Delhi riots case: Supreme Court relaxes specific bail condition for about-to-be-married accused

Bench reduces Meeran Haiders mandatory police station appearances from twice a week to once weekly

India's urea self-reliance push draws 17 proposals worth 2 trillion

The proposals, being examined by the department of fertilizers, cover new plants as well as expansions of existing facilities and come under the

Choice now rests with US: Iran offers America 7-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Asian Games 2026 LIVE | Men's Marathon final: Sawan Barwal and Kartik Karkera

India won the semi-final match 48-24 and will face Iran or Chinese Taipei in Saturdays final

Zeenat Aman reacts to Alia Bhatts first look from 'Love & War'

14 killed in Congo plane crash, two senior military officials among dead

Delhi Transport Minister reviews contractual bus drivers

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Watch: Russian drones hit McDonalds-linked warehouse in Ukraine, 5 killed

Raj Subramaniam took his roommates abandoned FedEx interview in 1991; 31 years later, he became CEO of the $75 billion shipping giant after rising through its ranks

Raj Subramaniam's professional path took off at FedEx, where he capitalized on an opportunity initially set for his roommate. Climbing the ranks,

Iran puts 7-day Hormuz reopening plan as Trump-Xi discuss Middle East war

Iran puts 7-day Hormuz reopening plan as Trump-Xi discuss Middle East war

Crusoe abandons $1.25B plan to use Boom turbines at AI data centers

Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl said its new stationary power plants were no longer in Crusoe's near-term plans.

BJP wins mayor elections at three municipal corporations in Rajasthan

Prasanna Chand Mehta was elected Mayor of Jodhpur, while Anusuiya Goswami was elected to the position in Kota

3 BJP allies say EC must clear air, can't lose people's trust

Is GTA 6 worth the hype after 13 years? Fans prepare for release amidst high expectations

Grand Theft Auto 6 has finally announced its release date for November 19, 2026, putting an end to years of speculation. Pre-orders for both the

Congress ups ante against CEC, stages protests across India

UEFA Nations League: Mbappe scores but suffers knee injury as Zidane gets debut France win

Its not great; unfortunately, I think hes going to have to go home; we dont want to take any risks, said Zinedine Zidane

Marking 'VIPs' routine, was part of SSR even before SIR: Officials

Sarah Fergusons Memoir Plans Take SHOCK Turn? Former Duchess DENIES Multimillion-Dollar Deal

Sarah Ferguson is at the centre of a fresh royal memoir mystery after reports claimed the former Duchess of York was close to securing a multimil

MK Stalin challenges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

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SPPU students suspend mess fee protest after V-C assurance; decision on hike on Sept 26

If the circular withdrawing the fee hike is not issued on September 26, the thali march planned for 4 p.m. will go ahead, SFI said in a statement

Lawyers move SC, AG for action on poll panel chief

SC plea against CECs unilateral moves

'Avengers Endgame: Encore': Indian fans light fireworks inside Chennai theatre

Avengers: Endgame has been re-released as 'Avengers Endgame: Encore' to celebrate its seventh anniversary. Fans are excited to experience iconic

14-year-old built a pond in her backyard in 2017. Nearly 10 years later, it has become a wildlife oasis

Maggie Johnson launched a pond project in 2017 as part of her high school agriculture curriculum, leading to the creation of a thriving ecosystem

Waqf Board to Support Divorced Women with Housing in Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand Waqf Board announces plans to provide housing for divorced women affected by triple talaq and halala. Waqf Board to Support Divor