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Maharashtra Government Pledges Support for Drought-Affected Farmers

Maharashtras Deputy CM Eknath Shinde assures farmers of support amid drought conditions, following calls for immediate relief. Maharashtra Govern

Conclave on women in Indias blue economy held in Kochi

Coimbatore Corporation gives vacant plot owners 15 days to clean premises

KSP will honour 13 best teacher awardees on September 20: Siddappa Hotti

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway's chairman after 50 years; son Howard to succeed

Warren Buffett has decided to resign from the position of chairperson of Berkshire Hathaway after serving at the post for over 50 years, the comp

Mumps cases reported in parts of Keralams Thrissur; DMO urges public to stay vigilant

Children aged 5 to 15 most vulnerable; patients advised to stay home and avoid contact with others

Irrigation accorded top priority in Andhra Pradesh, says Minister

Savitha says the government is expediting irrigation projects and exploring measures to address farmers concerns over El Nio and rainfall deficit

Kerala University imposes blanket ban on campus politics under new code of conduct

Regulations introduce strict disciplinary mechanisms, swift inquiry timelines and severe financial liabilities on political organisations

Maruti Suzuki Dispatches 1 Million Vehicles Via In-Plant Railway Terminals in 3 Years

The automaker began operations from its in-plant railway siding at Hansalpur in Gujarat in March 2023, followed by the Manesar facility in Haryan

Piped water supply to be suspended in parts of zones 13 and 14 from September 20 to September 29

New wild cat species Leopardus tilcayo is identified for first time in 100 years and its smaller than a house cat. See pics

A new wild cat species Leopardus tilcayo has been identified by the scientists for the first time in 100 years. It was found in Bolivia's lush Yu

Princess Diana's 'Revenge Dress' Goes on Show Ahead of Sotheby's Auction

Diana chose to wear the figure-hugging, off-the-shoulder silk dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian for a gala at Londons Serpentine Galle

Free Breakfast to Students of Classes 6 to 8 From Sep 22

For the first year of the expanded scheme, Rs 217.63 crore had been allotted, while the total allocation was Rs 724 crore, an official press rele

IPL 20th Edition 2027: BCCI Plans Grand Celebrations, Re-Elects Governing Council Members

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to mark its 20th edition in 2027, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced plans

Kerala Tourism to develop 100 new tourism destinations in five years, says Minister

Chief Minister to inaugurate Kerala Travel Mart 2026 on September 24

Invite Justice Nagarathna to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara: MLC

Hyderabad man dies in US, family seeks MEA intervention

Keralam mulls floating solar projects to meet power demands: Minister Sunny Joseph

The power crisis can be addressed with innovative projects that are feasible given the States unique geographical and climatic conditions, Sunny

Kodava Sahitya Academy seeks review of references to communitys origin, attire in CBSE textbook

A chapter titled Coorg in Class X English textbook Glimpses of India indicates that the Kodava community is possibly of Greek or Arabic descent.

Moodys Ups Indias FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 7% on Strong Domestic Resilience

However, it flagged risks to inflation due to elevated energy prices that could push annual average inflation beyond its 4.8 per cent projection

Flood maroons three hill villages in Erode

Its a Medical Miracle film review: A slick experiment let down by a loose script

Director Shyamin Gireesh maintains a smooth flow despite minor flaws, but the screenplay unfortunately loses its tightness far too early

Manu Bhaker, Tajinderpal Toor Named India's Flag-Bearers For Asian Games 2026 Opening

The picking of Bhaker and Toor as flag bearers was on expected lines as shooting and athletics contribute a major share of the total number medal

Govt. decides to accord Tulu second official language status for DK and Udupi districts

Favouring renaming Dakshina Kannada district as Mangaluru district, the Cabinet decides to invite suggestions and objections from the public

Karnataka Cabinet okays Puttur government medical college project

Goda Devis Sacred Garlands Reach Tirumala for Garuda Seva

The tradition of adorning Malayappa Swamy with garlands offered to Goda Devi at Srivilliputhur during Garuda Seva has been followed for generatio

GST wing detects tax evasion of 7.56 crore at railway vehicle parking facilities

The investigations revealed significant discrepancies between reported and actual revenue, with an estimated turnover suppression of 42 crore

Notorious Mobile Snatcher Arrested in Noida, Four Phones and Fake Plates Seized

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Noida for mobile snatching, with four stolen phones and a motorcycle equipped with fake plates recovered. Notor

Psychology says people who leave the price tag on gifts may be sending a message without saying a word

Gift-givers often assumed that a higher price tag would make the recipient more grateful, believing that spending more was a sign of greater care

Daayra review: 2019 Hyderabad horror echoes through this thriller

Rating: I took all the courage I had and stepped out to watch Meghna Gulzars latest film Daayra today. Several scenes, from the brutal crime to

Ahead of Oct 15 UPI Rollout, Govt Moves To Ensure Merchants Dont Pass MDR to Consumers

As per the new framework on UPI payment system, the MDR will apply on person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions above Rs 2,000.

Husband strangles wife over unanswered calls in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: A 38-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death by her husband following a quarrel over her failure to answer his phone calls at

Billy Barr, a young graduate began measuring snow in a Colorado ghost town to keep himself occupied; 50 years later, his notebooks were helping scientists understand a changing climate

Billy Barr began recording snow and weather data in Gothic, Colorado, over fifty years ago. His handwritten notebooks later became a valuable sci

Karnataka approves data centre, marine biotech policies

Karnataka has approved new policies for data centres and marine biotechnology sectors. These initiatives aim to attract significant investment an

'Extradition waiver signed': Minnesota drops lawsuit against Texas Gov. after ex-ICE agent returns

Supreme Court stays Punjab and Haryana HC judgment in JAO tax notice case

Many individuals and companies had moved various high courts challenging proceedings initiated directly by JAOs. In April, the SC, while hearing

Andhra Pradesh SIPB clears investment proposals worth 22,177 crore

The proposed investments will have a potential to create19,739 jobs across sectorsincluding energy, IT and communications, food processing, manuf

Karnataka Government Approves Marine Biotechnology Policy and Blue Economy Institute in Udupi

The Karnataka government launches a marine biotechnology policy and plans to develop 12 islands for eco-tourism. Karnataka Government Approves Ma

CM Vijay to launch Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam in Madurai district on September 28

One-gram gold ring will be gifted by the State government to babies born in government hospitals

EC freezing TMC name, symbol 'black day for democracy', will fight till end: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee condemned the Election Commission's decision to freeze her party's name and symbol. She vowed to fight the poll panel's ruling po

BeTCA convention in Belagavi to focus on AI

Nandi Theatre Festival will be held in Tenali in January, says Minister

Kandula Durgesh says theatre groups from other States will also be eligible, selection process to be conducted transparently through video submis

India's foreign exchange reserves fall $4.9 billion to $780.8 billion

The decline came after reserves posted their biggest-ever weekly increase of $44.9 billion, driven by strong foreign currency inflows under the R

Weavers block road in Srivilliputtur town over lack of job for three months

Rahul Gandhi Speaks To Mamata Banerjee After ECI Freezes TMC Name, Symbol

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke with former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday after the Election Commission of India (ECI)

Navigational Rights Must be Free from Coercion and Threats: India tells UNSC

Disruptions at one chokepoint can increase pressure on alternative routes, raise freight and insurance costs, disrupt energy and food supplies an

Bank of Maharashtra raises $500 million in global debt

The debt instrument received an overwhelming response from international investors, with the order book reaching nearly three times the issue siz

PhD scholarship row: Stalin vs Tamil Nadu government over funds

Four new cheetah cubs born at Kuno National Park, India-born mother marks Project Cheetah milestone

There is some lovely news from Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. An India-born female cheetah, KGP12, has given birth to four cubs, marking a

Indias Foreign Exchange Reserves Hold Steady at $780.78 Billion Despite Global Challenges

Indias foreign exchange reserves remain stable at $780.78 billion, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India, despite recent fluctuations. Indias

Top news of the day: Congresss Nandigram candidate arrested hours after getting Mamatas support; Delhi court grants bail to U.S. national in terror-conspiracy case, and more

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Nandigram bypoll: Congress candidate Milan Pradhan arrested hours after getting Mamatas support

The arrest comes an hour after Mamata Banerjee said she would support the Congress candidate after her own candidate withdrew her nomination

Salem Corporation severs 10 drinking water connections in Sooramangalam zone

Hostel warden caught taking 14,000 bribe to overlook six days absence

Successive monsoon failures may hit upcoming pisanam paddy season

Cochin Shipyard lays keel for Navys next generation missile vessels

CSL has six Next Generation Missile Vessels in its order book under a contract with the Indian Navy signed on March 30, 2023

iPhone 17 Langar in Chandigarh: Man to give away iPhones from September 22; 1,000 people in first group, but theres a 'Jai Mata Di' condition to qualify

Starting September 22, Rakesh Trehan, popularly known as Raja D King, will host a special iPhone distribution event in Chandigarh. Selected parti

US sanctions were meant to slow Chinas tech industry. Instead, a 72% rise in science-linked patents reveals how restricted firms are building their own path to innovation

Chinese firms sanctioned by the US are increasing patent citations of academic research. This shift suggests a move towards domestic expertise an

In 2008, Georgia upgraded 832 low-income homes; typical households used 35% less energy and saved about $437 a year on utility bills

In 2008, Georgia's weatherization initiative provided critical support to numerous low-income families, leading to marked decreases in energy use

Arun Dhumal Re-elected as IPL Chairman in BCCIs Annual Meeting

BCCI re-elects Arun Dhumal as IPL Chairman and approves salary increases for umpires during its 95th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai. Arun Dhuma

No online game registered under new law, 201 complaints received: Meity

No online game has been granted registration by the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) so far, while 201 complaints related to online gaming

CPIs Binoy Viswam Criticises Previous LDF Govt Over Liquor Policy

Viswam questioned the logic behind the different distance limits prescribed for toddy shops and bars from schools and religious places in Keralam

Russia wants India to make 100 Su-57 fighter jets: What Moscow has proposed

Russia has proposed that India manufacture the Su-57 stealth fighter domestically, seeking a Su-30MKI-style partnership. While the IAF needs just

Alleged UG Question Paper Leak: Utkal University Approaches Police, Orders High-Level Probe

Taking strong exception to reports of an alleged question paper leak circulating across social media, Utkal University authorities have formally

Karnataka Cabinet Recognises Tulu as Second Additional Administrative Language

Karnataka recognises Tulu for administration in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi after decades of demands.

Watch: Delhi-NCR air pollution: Schools advised to suspend outdoor sports in November, December

The Commission for Air Quality Management has advised schools in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to suspend physical sports activitie

Nobel prize sum raised to $1.27 million for 2026

This year's Nobel prize-winners, to be announced October 5-12, will receive 12 million kroner ($1.27 million) per discipline, up from 11 million

Van Dijk Stays, Depay Omitted From Xavis Netherlands Squad For Nations League

Depay played only as a substitute at the World Cup earlier this year and remained on a national-record 55 goals

Kolkatas ED Arrests Amit Ganguly in Major Land Scam Investigation

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Amit Ganguly, director of Ganguly Home Search Pvt Ltd, in a land scam linked to money laundering. Kolkat

Gurgaon hit-and-run case: Sia's family seeks arrest of remaining two accused, says fight is against crime

The family of biker Sia demands the arrest of two remaining suspects. Kalyan Bainsla and Lovneesh were produced before the court after police rem

India's outbound FDI rises 23.3% to $3.8 billion in August: RBI data

Outbound equity FDI commitments rose to $1.14 billion in August, while guarantees for overseas units increased to $2.23 billion from $1.2 billion

Tamil Nadu to launch one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns on September 28, first batch of 1.28 lakh rings ready

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch a one-gram gold ring scheme for babies. This initiative will provide gold rings to all babie

Open top double-decker bus takes Karnataka ministers in procession to Cabinet meeting in Mangaluru

While Cabinet meetings are normally held in the State capital Bengaluru, the Chief Minister shifted the venue to Mangaluru on the request of Heal

Seoul used 1 daylighted buried stream to solve urban heat issues across 10km of concrete highway; the result transformed an asphalt corridor into a cool public park

Seoul once buried a stream beneath a major highway, turning a natural waterway into a corridor of concrete and traffic. Years later, the city rev

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'An optimist will tell you the glass is half-full; the pessimist, half-empty; and the engineer will tell you the glass is twice the size it needs to be.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on hidden assumptions, practicality, true innovation, efficiency and emotional reactions

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde uses a glass to explain how people can view the same situation in different ways. The optimist sees what is prese

Huawei Unveils Innovative Immersive Telepresence Solution That Offers Immersive Experiences and Intelligent Services

Huawei Unveils Innovative Immersive Telepresence Solution That Offers Immersive Experiences and Intelligent Services

In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones patented a refrigerator tough enough for moving trucks; it changed how fresh meat and dairy could travel long distances

In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones revolutionized the transportation of perishables by patenting a refrigeration unit specifically for trucks. Thi

Why didn't you attend protests against Netanyahu?: Journo puts Mamdani on the spot ahead of UNGA

Renault India resumes exports to Sri Lanka after a gap of 7 years

First shipment of 100 Made-in-India vehicles dispatched from Chennai port; New Duster planned for Sri Lankan market

Rising Fuel and Electricity Prices Spark Questions About Public Silence in Pakistan

As fuel and electricity prices soar in Pakistan, public protests remain absent, raising concerns about political leadership and economic conditio

No need to pay extra handling charges at paddy direct procurement centres, says Tirunelveli Collector

CRPF personnel assaulted by wife, brother-in-law

Daayra movie review: Meghna Gulzar challenges the circle of public conscience

A gritty examination of the cost of instant retribution, the police procedural, anchored by a fantastic Prithviraj Sukumaran and an unusually off

Andhra SIPB clears 526 crore projects, nearly 8,896 jobs expected

The Andhra Pradesh SIPB, headed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, on Friday approved 10 projects entailing an investment of over Rs 500 cror

In 1845, two British ships entered the Arctic with 129 men searching for the Northwest Passage; both vessels and every member of the expedition disappeared

The collaboration between Inuit wisdom and Western scientific approaches facilitated the remarkable finding of two elusive ships from the Frankli

Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor Named India

Indias sporting pride will shine at the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony as Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor have been named the countrys

'Japan is living in 2057': Indian vlogger shows futuristic public toilet with voice-controlled features

Japan's technology often finds its way into everyday life, and one Indian travel vlogger's recent experience with a public toilet has given socia

PM Modi, UAE President Discuss West Asia Crisis, Bilateral Ties Over Phone Call

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday, with the two leaders disc

India 0-2 down: Davis Cup Final 8 hopes on the brink

India's Davis Cup Final 8 aspirations are in peril after losing both singles matches to Korea in their Qualifier tie. Dhakshineswar Suresh and Su

Govt eases sugar stockholding limit to 30 days ahead of festival season

The government on Friday said it has relaxed the stockholding limit for bulk sugar consumers to 30 days from the existing 15 days, as the festive