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Rain harvesting brings parched tanks back to life in Annamayya district

Three days of modest rain have brought fresh inflows into tanks across Annamayya district, where rainfall is 57% below normal. Officials say rest

Top news of the day: Opposition calls for CEC Gyanesh Kumars removal after report of dissent in ECI; Minister in CEC-EC selection panel fails perception test, says Justice Dipankar Datta in split verdict; and more

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Telangana govt. urged to organise Pravasi Bathukamma in Dubai

Chhattisgarh recruitment exam scam: ED alleges 45 lakh CSR payment to ex-CGPSC chief for favouring businessman's kin

Taman Singh Sonwani, who headed the CGPSC from 2020 to 2023, was arrested by the ED in July in connection with its money laundering probe into al

Four Intermediate students die, one injured after being run over by train in Srikakulam of Andhra Pradesh

The students who were walking on the tracks were hit by RourkelaGunupur Express between Naupada and Tekkali railway stations

Karnataka special session: Indi Congress MLAs resignation over drought status embarrasses government

The Speaker told the House that he had rejected Mr Patils resignation, as it did not comply with the rules; Describing Patils resignation as an e

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stood at 117.75 feet

Houses, mosques targeted in late-night bulldozer action in Delhi

New Delhi: A demolition drive was carried out late at night in Delhis Shalimar Bagh area on Tuesday, September 22, with authorities deploying a h

Good prices turn sour as farmers harvest apples too early

Farmers said that a 15-16 kg carton of apples is currently selling for 700-1,000, down from 1,100-1,700 a few weeks ago.

When a UTI Needs a Second Look

The burning may be familiar. The cause may not. Persistent urinary symptoms can have several other reasons beyond infection, warn urologists

Indias GCCs Poised to Evolve into AI-Driven Transformation Engines by 2030

A new report highlights Indias Global Capability Centers evolving into AI transformation engines, emphasizing the need for strategic investment i

Owaisi Questions Legality Of EC's Decisions Over SIR Differences

Amid reports of internal differences in the Election Commission over the SIR exercise, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday questioned t

Proposal to Include Beef in Govt Students' Hostel Sparks Row, Minister Clarifies

Expressing strong opposition to the minister's announcement, Krishnaswamy argued that serving beef in government-run student hostels is against c

Gods, Goddesses, With a Pop-Art Twist

Hyderabad artist Anupama Choudary is giving familiar mythological icons a striking contemporary makeover, blending bold acrylics, comic-book aest

He Bet His Home. Sachin Bet Rs 3.6 Cr

After financial failure, Charugundla Bhavani Suresh put Rs 30 lakh into solar, betting on a second shot at business

Baloch Human Rights Group Condemns Forced Evictions in Kalat, Pakistan

The Balochistan Human Rights Organization condemns forced evictions in Kalat, accusing Pakistan of state repression and collective punishment. Ba

Palaniswami slams TVK-led regime for not taking steps to curb spread of dengue

The government, which had shown alacrity in attributing the death of a student of the Anna University to scrub typhus, had not displayed similar

Banks To Open On Sunday, September 27 Ahead Of 3-Day Nationwide Strike

RBI has approved Sunday operations for September 27 as public sector and regional rural banks prepare for a proposed three-day strike.

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LTM Launches BlueVerse SovereignSphere Models to Help Enterprises Own Their AI Advantage

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NSE shares to trade on MSE from Thursday

NSE shares to trade on MSEIs capital market segment under the Permitted to Trade category

Big Honours, Bigger Emotions

For the first time, the National Film Awards moved beyond New Delhi, with Gujarats Statue of Unity providing the backdrop for the 72nd edition. P

Banks to remain open on Sunday, September 27, ahead of three-day nationwide strike

Public sector banks and Regional Rural Banks will remain open on Sunday, September 27, ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from

Election Commission says differing views are part of deliberation, rejects reports of internal rift over SIR

The clarification came after an Indian Express investigation reported that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had record

Sensex, Nifty rebound as oil prices stabilise; metal stocks lead gains

The Sensex climbed 299.17 points, or 0.4 per cent, to close at 74,828.25, while the Nifty gained 117.80 points, or 0.5 per cent, to settle at 23,

Avengers: Endgame Encore reportedly has three post-credit scenes linking to Doomsday: Here's what we know

Get ready for an exciting cinematic experience as Avengers: Endgame Encore hits theaters on September 25. This re-release will feature fresh scen

'India Is Proud Of Her': PM Narendra Modi Hails Mirabai Chanu After Asian Games 2026 Silver In 49kg Weightlifting

Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women's 49kg weightlifting event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 with a combined lift of 198kg. PM Narendra

Caught on camera: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa seen scrolling Instagram Reels at UN meet

A video of al-Sharaa from inside the General Assembly hall has gone viral on social media, which appears to show the Syrian leader watching short

Centre, States Commit Over Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore for EV Ecosystem

Many have also offered capital subsidies, concessional land and tax exemptions to attract EV and battery manufacturing investments to their regio

Adani Ports may outperform on volume, profit growth expectations for FY27

Volume recovery, port capacity expansion and diversification into logistics and marine services could support growth; stock trades at around 23 t

20K cops, 10K CCTVs: Hyderabad set for Sept 25 Ganesh immersion

Hyderabad: With 10,000 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, 24 drones, and 20,000 police personnel deployed, the Hyderabad Police is ready f

Strengthening Ties: India and Iceland Boost Relations Post-TEPA Agreement

Indias relations with Iceland have strengthened significantly following the TEPA agreement, enhancing trade and cooperation. Strengthening Ties:

KRAFTON India Boosts Game Development Ecosystem with KIGI Cohort 4

For the first time, KIGI will also back games that are already in beta, soft launch, or live on Steam with a demo, alongside the early-stage team

Centre of Excellence in Marine Studies and Bio-economy to come up at College of Fisheries

Department of IT and BT has got governments approval to set up the centre at a cost of 60 crore, says L. K. Atheeq, Financial Advisor to the Chie

Cant solve NYT Connections today? The secret mistake players are making in puzzle #1200- full hints, answers and smart strategies for September 23, 2026

NYT Connections invites players to engage in a daily puzzle where they must organize 16 words into four thematic categories. With helpful hints p

KTR urges Supreme Court to investigate objections on SIR process

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YSRCP accuses TDP-led government of using false cases to silence opposition

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Karnataka govt congratulates actor Anant Nag in Assembly on receiving Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday congratulated veteran Kannada actor Anant Na

2,700 Cancer Drug Sold At 27,000: Supreme Court Calls 10-Fold Markup Broad Daylight Dacoity

The Supreme Court has questioned huge medicine price gaps, hospital pharmacy practices and the impact of inflated costs on patients and taxpayers

Karnataka insurance fraud probe gets dedicated police team

Bengaluru: A dedicated Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been set up by the Karnataka government to investigate complaints relating to fraudul

BJP Reshuffles Leadership in Madhya Pradesh, Appoints New State In-Charge

The BJP has appointed former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb as the new in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, along with key state leaders. BJP Reshuff

Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan's shirtless episode standing up for Katrina Kaif crosses 20 million views

Bigg Boss 20 reportedly clocked 21 million views in a week after Salman Khan went shirtless to hit back at body-shaming trolls and defend Katrina

Dozens of Pakistani children contract HIV after routine hospital visits, families seek justice: Report

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) A growing health crisis has emerged in Pakistan, where dozens of parents claim their children contracted

'Unwarranted': India rejects OIC's Kashmir references, takes shot at Pakistan

Asian Games: Parinaaz credits 'improved training support' after India's historic skeet team bronze

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 23 (IANS) Indian skeet shooter Parinaaz Dhaliwal credited the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for improved training an

MP CM hints at hike in Ayush interns stipend

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 23 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said the state government may soon increase the stipe

NABARD brings banks, government together to ease Kisan Credit Card access in Delhi

Nabin Kumar Roy, Chief General Manager, NABARD, emphasised that enhancing farmers access to Kisan Credit Cards remains a priority and called for

Israeli soldier accused of Gaza war crimes leaves India after complaint: Report

Gajapati Wakes to Depression Fury: Landslide and Fallen Trees Block Key Roads, Hitting Traffic

Continuous light to heavy rainfall triggered by a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has disrupted normal life across Gajapati district. The

BJP appoints State in-charges; Smriti Irani gets Haryana, Chhattisgarh; Ram Madhav T.N., Uttarakhand

In a reshuffle, the BJP has elevated Anil Baluni as coordinator of its communication department, which includes the party's national media cell a

'She deserves it: Sahdev Yadav backs Mirabai Chanu for Arjuna Award after Asian Games silver

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 23 (IANS) Chef de Mission and Indian Weightlifting Federation president Sahdev Yadav hailed Mirabai Chanus historic As

Gujarat: Three held with ambergris worth Rs 1.05 crore in Ahmedabad

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 23 (IANS) Gujarat Polices Ahmedabad City Crime Branch has arrested three persons and seized 1.051 kg of ambergris,

Choice, They Say, Is An Illusion; Safe Abortion Access Needn

A landmark national study estimated that over 1.5 crore abortions took place in India in 2015.

'We were really looking forward to Japan': Teary-eyed Manu Bhaker remembers Rana

As Manu Bhaker walked into the mixed zone after the final, it was evident she was struggling to hold back her emotions. She managed to do so unti

India tells Pakistan at UN to focus on development, not territory

India addressed Pakistan at the United Nations, suggesting it should prioritize development for its citizens. Kshitij Tyagi emphasized that pursu

India Rejects OIC References To J&K, Says Group Has No Locus Standi

MEA Says Jammu, Kashmir And Ladakh Are Integral, Inalienable Parts Of India

Image of Akhilesh Yadav Posing With the Jamui Molestation Case Accused Is AI

We found out that the image was generated using OpenAI tools.

Nandigram bypoll: Cong candidate Milan Pradhan sent to judicial custody till October 7

Ramdev and Brijbhushan Sharan Singh Resolve Dispute After Productive Dialogue

Yoga guru Ramdev and former MP Singh settle misunderstandings, affirm mutual respect during a press conference in New Delhi. Ramdev and Brijbhush

Coastal Karnataka tech ecosystem set sights on global tech map

Speaking at the inauguration of Mangaluru Technovanza 2026, organised by KDEM in Mangaluru on Wednesday, Rohith Bhat said technology leaders from

Zubeen Garg death probe: Another Singapore-based Assamese appears before fast track court

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 23 (IANS) The prosecution continued examining witnesses in the death case of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg on

Did government order banks to stock ATMs ahead of UPI charges? Heres what PIB said

A newspaper clipping claiming banks were told to increase ATM cash stocks ahead of UPI fees has circulated online, prompting a government fact ch

Vladimir Putin using fake Facebook ads promising film roles to recruit soldiers for Russia? All about the global casting call luring youngsters

Recruitment networks reportedly linked to Russia have been accused of using deceptive job advertisements to attract people from Africa and elsewh

Asian Games: Indian men''s badminton team settles for bronze after 1-3 loss to China

Satwiksairaj and Chirag then produced a sensational performance to outwit reigning world champions Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang 21-11, 22-20 in

Yes Bank mobilises $2 billion via FCNR(B) deposits under RBI swap window

Private sector lender is likely to use the funds to replace high-cost deposits and support incremental lending, with most raised in three- and fi

Asian games Wushu: Roshibina Devi defeats Indonesias Thania Kusumaningtyas; advances to finals

Asian games 2026 saw Indian wushu player Roshibina Devi advanced to the women's 60kg Sanda final on Wednesday and has assured a silver medal. She

Madam Kama: The First to Raise Indias Flag Abroad at the Socialist Congress

In 1907, Madam Kama boldly raised Indias flag at a Socialist Congress in Germany, challenging British rule and inspiring future generations. Mada

Bharat Dynamics gets Rs 811 crore deal to make Anti-Airfield glide bombs for IAF

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for the procurement o

Melania Trump arrived at the United Nations this week with a familiar subject at the centre of her agenda, but the First Lady's appearance was more than a children's initiative

Melania Trump highlighted her initiatives related to children's well-being and technology during a recent UN event. The first ladys coalition, Fo

DMK president Stalin demands immediate resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, halt to SIR exercise

This comes in the wake of media reports alleging that decisions were taken without taking into account the objections of the other two Election C

Maharashtra FDA Suspends Swiggy Instamart, Amazon Warehouse Licenses

Maharashtra FDA suspended 12 food licences after inspections uncovered serious hygiene violations, including infestations at Mumbai warehouses.

Banning books raises wider questions about democracy: Omar Abdullah

Says in the current system, elected government doesnt get to decide such matters

Delhi government intensifies crackdown on adulterated khoya, paneer ahead of festive season

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India rejects OIC remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, questions its credibility

India has dismissed the references made to the country in the OIC's joint communique about Jammu and Kashmir. The Ministry of External Affairs em

India tech workforce says global HQs still hold the reins on hiring, layoffs: Blind survey

Survey of 1,467 professionals finds PayPal, Salesforce and Visa highest for overseas hiring-firing decisions

Gautam Adani Overtakes Mukesh Ambani To Top Hurun India Rich List 2026 With Rs 9.22 Lakh Crore

Roshibina enters Asiad wushu final; eyes gold

Roshibina Devi Naorem has advanced to compete for the gold medal at the Asian Games. She defeated Indonesia's Thania Kusumaningtyas with a 2-0 sc

ISL 2026-27: Mumbai City FC steps up preparation under head coach Manolo Marquez

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 23 (IANS) Mumbai City FC have stepped up preparations for the 2026-27 Indian Super League (ISL) season as the Islander

SC reserves order on Noida DM Medha Roopam's plea against Rs 5 lakh recovery in NSA case

The Supreme Court has reserved its order regarding Gautam Buddha Nagar District Magistrate Medha Roopam's plea. Roopam's plea challenges the Alla

Southwest monsoon withdraws from Delhi two days ahead of normal date

Delhi recorded 728.6 mm of rainfall at Safdarjung from June 1 to September 23, against the normal 629.7 mm, it said. The rainfall was 16% above n

Government of Goa and Tricog Health to Convene National CVD Summit 2026 to Advance Scalable Cardiac Care

Goa [India], September 23: Cardiovascular disease kills more Indians than any other condition, accounting for nearly 30% of all deaths in the cou

India should be aware of the risks which could unfold: PK Mishra, Principal Secy to PM

India will have to mobilise very large volumes of capital over the next two decades for infrastructure, manufacturing, urbanisation, energy trans

Assam government to go paperless from January 1 , 2027

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 23 (IANS) Assam government has set January 1, 2027 as the deadline for all state government offices to shift to pape

Arunachal govt forms high-level panel to coordinate Upper Siang mega power project survey

Digital Desk | Itanagar, Sep 23 (IANS) The Arunachal Pradesh government on Wednesday decided to constitute an empowered high-level committee to g

'Better advised to counsel Pakistan': India rejects OIC Contact Group's statement on Jammu and Kashmir

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) India on Wednesday rejected the references made about the country in the Joint Communique of the OIC's so

DoorDash To Pay $131.5 Million After New York City Finds Over 260,000 Delivery Workers Were Underpaid

New York Citys record settlement will return more than $115 million to delivery workers affected by DoorDashs payment violations.

Tejashwi Yadav Accuses Election Commission of Fraud in Bihar and Bengal, Demands Re-elections

Tejashwi Yadav calls for re-elections in Bihar and Bengal, alleging fraud and misuse of the Election Commission by the BJP. Tejashwi Yadav Accuse

Bihar: 7 Swept Into Ganga Current in Maner During Karma-Dharma Ritual, 4 Rescued

Seven were caught in the Ganga current during rituals; four survived while three remain missing.

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Mortgage Rate Forecast: As current 30-year US mortgage and refinance interest rates shift unexpectedly, major market forecasts reveal whether locking in today or waiting could save homeowners thousands this year

Current 30-year US mortgage rates and refinance rates: Borrowers navigating the housing market in late September 2026 face borrowing costs that h