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Hyderabads Water Wasted

Better metering, leak detection and wastewater reuse could unlock hundreds of MLD

Congress To Seek up to 200 UP Seats From SP

The seat-sharing talks could test the Congress-SP alliance, under which both parties made gains in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Windstorm Creates Panic In Bhadradri-Kothagudem

Strong winds and heavy rain damaged houses, uprooted trees and partially damaged the Rajupeta bridge in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district.

Indian Sailor Killed in Hormuz Vessel Attack; Say Indian, Omani Authorities

United States has been enforcing a counter-blockade of Iranian ports, carrying out strikes of its own on ships it says refuse to comply.

Scientists develop high-performance plastic from CO2 that can be repeatedly recycled

A study from Colorado State University and Northwestern University has developed a carbon dioxide-based polyester system designed for repeated ch

Ram Mohan Naidu Welcomes Direct Delhi Flight To Bhogapuram

Akasa Airs decision to launch direct flights between New Delhi and Bhogapuram Airport from October 25: Reports

Rain Disrupts Ganesh Immersion In Karimnagar

Heavy rain disrupted the Ganesh shobha yatra and immersion in Karimnagar, affecting devotees as the district remained under an orange weather ale

In 2023, John Lewis asked board member Nish Kankiwala to become its first CEO; after 3 years of losses, the retailer returned to profit in 2024 under his leadership

When Nish Kankiwala arrived at John Lewis in 2023, the retailer was facing a problem that went beyond a weak set of accounts. The business had re

Rado's India story clocks good times, country now No. 1 market globally

Adrian Bosshard talks about India's growing prominence for luxury watchmakers

State Reeling Under Power Cuts, BRS' Fact Finders To Power Stations: KTR

The Congress government was not able to supply more than six hours of power to farmers despite its claims of 24-hour supplies: BRS working presid

Brazil Legends thrill the crowd during win

Bitcoin price today: Why did BTC USD reverse from $87,000 and drop to $84,000? Here's what crypto traders are watching now

Bitcoin price fell below $84,000 after a morning rally pushed BTC above $87,000. The reversal came as stronger US business activity lifted Treasu

Iran communicated conditions for revival of diplomacy to U.S.: Esmail Baqaei

Conditions conveyed through a Qatari mediator included accepting the safe route in the Strait of Hormuz on which understanding between the two co

International System Is Broken, Cant Address Conflicts Like India-Pakistan: Rubio

I think multiple leaders...pointed to the fact that the international system is failing, and it's failing because it has grown beyond its mandate

India is on track to hit 100GW wind energy target by 2030: Suzlon's Tanti

India remains largely on track to achieve its 100 GW wind energy target by 2030, provided the country accelerates power grid expansion and mainta

A $3.2 Billion Showdown: Democrats say Trump is redirecting aid and letting millions expire

Democratic Sens. Patty Murray and Brian Schatz say the Trump administration plans to allow $725 million to reach the deadline without directing t

Ola Electric seeks board nod for proposed rights issue of equity shares

Ola Electric's board will consider a rights issue on September 28. The company has not disclosed its size or use of proceeds as its electric two-

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 yrs in prison for 2006 sex crime in NY

Weinstein's sentencing for sexually assaulting one-time TV production assistant Miriam Haley followed a legal odyssey spanning more than six year

Iran Prez Pezeshkian defends country's right to civil nuclear enrichment

We say clearly: No to nuclear weapons, and no to deprivation of nuclear knowledge, Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian said.

Meet Michael Kearney, the 10-year-old American who became the worlds youngest university graduate

Michael Kearney made academic history when he earned a bachelors degree in anthropology from the University of South Alabama at 10 years and 4 mo

The 'double-engine' government is translating Prime Minister Modi's resolve for the welfare of the poor into reality; Keshav released the second installment to over 1.16 lakh housing beneficiaries.

Cab driver murder: Accused planned to steal car, rob gold shops

Hyderabad: Significant developments have come to light in the murder of a cab driver in Patancheru, with Hyderabad police arresting three accused

Court sentences man to 15 years in prison for abducting minor girl

Odisha approves 2.47 trillion in projects across 15 districts at once

Data centres, AI and power projects dominate Odisha's record investment pipeline; 27 projects across 15 districts involving Rs 2.47 trillion are

SIR is illegal and needs to be reversed: former CEC Quraishi

Delimitation and SIR are intertwined and tailored to favour BJP, say Opposition leaders at The Hindu event; government has not yet prorogued the

Chess Olympiad: Indian open team back to winning ways; women outclass Germany

SIT chargesheet in Ram Temple donation theft case names eight accused

As soon as local advocates at the District Court learnt about the chargesheet being filed they launched a protest by halting work and going on st

High crude leaves OMCs losing 530 crore a day on fuel sales: Icra

Underrecoveries reach Rs 8/litre on petrol and Rs 9/litre on diesel in September

India's electrification rate could rise to 32% by 2035: IEA report

The IEA says India's electrification rate could rise from 19 per cent to 32 per cent by 2035, led by transport, while lower fuel imports could re

Telangana Govt Offers 2 DAs to Employees, Pensoners but Unions Divided

Jagadishwar announced an emergency state-level meeting of affiliated associations on Thursday to decide the future course of action.

US midterm elections 2026: Traditional TV ads may be over, TikTok and podcasts are changing political campaigns

Political strategists predict that by 2028, artificial intelligence will revolutionize campaign operations, allowing for hyper-targeted messaging

Amazon's surprising gesture for fired employees after over 30,000 layoffs: Tech giant reaches out to former workers for AI, cloud jobs

Following significant layoffs in 2026, Amazon is reaching out to its former workforce, offering new job opportunities primarily in AI and cloud c

SC gives split opinions on referring to larger bench pleas against 2023 law appointing CEC, ECs

The Supreme Court of India addressed the constitutional validity of the Chief Election Commissioner Act, 2023. The law excludes the Chief Justice

Badrinath Dham sees record 17.79 lakh pilgrims so far this year

India Has to Be Conscious of Risks, Says PK Mishra

Mishra said that even as Indias growth came in at 7.8 per cent in the first quarter, one can't remain complacent and needs to be aware of risks t

Women Drop Off At Mid-Management Despite Gains At Top

Womens representation in corporate India falls from 32% at entry level to 18% at mid-management, even as their share of executive roles rises to

Doorstep Meeseva Services Rolled Out Across Telangana

The minister also said the government was introducing technology-driven reforms to improve transparency, accountability and the delivery of publi

U.K. ready to lead global push on AI Standards, Burnham tells UN

TV actor arrested for extortion

CM, Deputy CM review power

CM, Dy CM question officials over the failure to achieve full-scale power generation at the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant.

Cases Against 20 Accused in Leh Violence Withdrawn

Decision follows police review as administration seeks to promote peace and social harmony

Team India holds the record for the most sixes in a year; Pakistan lags far behind.

The Indian team has set a significant record for the most sixes hit. Pakistan lags far behind in this record. The Indian batsmen are consistently

Kavitha Seeks 50 Lakh Compensation For Fire Incident Victims

Kavitha alleged that negligence in maintenance by the state government had resulted in the fire incident: Reports

Paramount Settlement Explained: What It Means for the Future of Movies

State attorneys general say the settlement guarantees investment in domestic movie production and provides worker protection.

Dissent claims roil ECI as Opposition demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's arrest

Congress, TMC, AAP, and DMK step up attack on Gyanesh Kumar over reported objections within poll panel

Peshawar grave case: Gunmen shoot down man who abused dead girls

Peshawar: A 19-year-old Afghan man held after allegedly exhuming and sexually abusing the bodies of girls in a graveyard in Peshawar was killed w

Another England cricketer has retired; now Joe Root's brother has said goodbye to cricket.

Billy Root, the younger brother of Joe Root, has announced his retirement after a 14-year professional cricket career. He played for Nottinghamsh

Residents complain about irregular water supply

Irdai proposes tighter expense limits, new commission caps for insurers

The regulator proposes phased cuts to insurers' expense limits, new commission caps and a ban on compulsory bundling of insurance with loans to l

'Chintan Shivir' discusses governance, reforms, outreach to youth and women on Day 1

The Modi government's council of ministers convened for a comprehensive four-hour meeting to assess governance and welfare programs. Eight groups

Dalit Film Ramnami Named Best Hindi Docu at 72nd National Film Awards

The honour put the spotlight on the Dalit community whose devotion to Lord Ram is inscribed in every inch of their skin in the form of tattoos.

Centre cuts customs duty on crude and refined oils

The Central government has announced a reduction in the basic customs duty on edible oils. Crude soybean oil and crude palm oil duties have decre

Srisailam Gets 188 Crore For New Queue Complex, 100 Crore For Public Amenities

The AP government has sanctioned 188 crore for a new queue complex and 100 crore for public amenities at Srisailam to serve rising devotees.

IIT Bombay forms panel to probe students death

The Mumbai Police have transferred the probe into Sahil Wakodes death to the Crime Branch; Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla, who has been named in the

Iran President slams terrorist Israel, says Iran wont bow to Trumps bullying

Is there any animosity between Australia and South Africa players? Mitchell Starc responds.

Australia and South Africa will play in a three-match ODI series starting Thursday, September 24. Before the start of the series, Mitchell Starc

Subhash Chandra challenges NCLT asset restraint in repayment plan case

Zee Group founder Subhash Chandra has challenged an NCLT order restraining him from alienating assets in proceedings over his proposed Rs 6.25-cr

Rupee may not just stabilise, but appreciate from current levels: RBI Dy Guv Poonam Gupta

RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta mentioned the rupee could stabilize or appreciate after its recent depreciation. She highlighted India's potenti

'Why deny biology?': Sen. Kennedy calls out Democrats over men in women's sports at fiery hearing

'Why deny biology?': Sen. Kennedy calls out Democrats over men in women's sports at fiery hearing

Polish PM set to visit India next month, defence cooperation to take centre stage

Delhi HC rejects CBI plea against Chitra Ramkrishna's bail in NSE case

The Delhi High Court has dismissed the CBI's challenge to a December 2022 order granting former NSE chief Chitra Ramkrishna bail in the alleged e

DC Edit | No Compulsion To Sing Vande Mataram Welcome

Court considers freedom of conscience and religious rights in Vande Mataram case

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Why 100% Tariffs on India, China Unlikely

Trump can impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas

Pakistan shoots down eight drones launched from Afghanistan amid fresh border clashes

Some of the drones were described as rudimentary models, with those detected near Kohat neutralised through a soft-kill operation

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sexual assault case

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sexual assault case.

Pradeep S. Mehta | To Lead Global South, What India Needs Is Its Own Meiji Moment

Indias Viksit Bharat ambition requires institutional strength, policy continuity and execution

Govt Supplying Alternative Seeds to Anantapur Farmers At 80% Subsidy

The state government is supplying alternative seeds to Anantapur farmers at an 80% subsidy to help cover the remaining cultivable area amid rainf

What would happen if India stopped buying oil from Russia? Finance Minister Sitharaman explained.

If India stops buying Russian oil, prices could rise as demand from other sources increases amid limited global supply, and refinery capacity wil

Luxury hotels and hospitality take centerstage as Gujarat preps for centenary edition of CWG Games

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 23 (IANS) With Ahmedabad getting ready to host the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030 and the state setting its sights o

Congress Demands Withdrawal of New UPI MDR

The Congress sought public disclosure of consultations, representations and policy reasoning that preceded the decision.

What is the proposed $2,400 Social Security increase? Is it separate from the annual COLA, and when could beneficiaries actually receive the extra $200 each month?

Have you heard about Senator Bernie Sanders proposal for a new Social Security hike? His plan would add $200 to monthly benefits, which comes to

Govt cuts import duty on refined palm oil and soybean oil to 27.5%

Govt cuts import duty on refined palm oil and soybean oil to 27.5%

Saudi strikes hit Houthi-held areas across Yemen, casualties reported: Houthi media

Digital Desk | Sanaa, Sep 23 (IANS) Saudi airstrikes and missile attacks hit several Houthi-held areas across western, southwestern and northern

Traffic police withdraw new OMR U-turn as trial triggers 2-to-3-hour traffic delays

The traffic congestion eased in the afternoon as the traffic police withdrew the changes and allowed the movement of vehicle like earlier

Fujifilm exploring semicon chemical supply deals with Indian chipmakers

Fujifilm India is exploring supply deals with chipmakers and local partners as it invests about 800 crore in a semiconductor materials plant in D

Fadnavis Tours Drought-Hit Districts, Assures Farmers Of Relief

Mr. Fadnavis began his tour in Latur, where farmers have reported significant crop losses after rainfall remained at around 50 per cent of the ex

Why are gold prices falling today, and will it continue to drop or rise again?

Gold prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday due to a stronger US dollar and Federal Reserve comments increasing expectations for more rate increas

SBI expects new UPI merchant fee to cover costs and yield a small surplus

An SBI official says the UPI merchant discount rate could cover the bank's transaction costs and leave a small surplus, while merchants may split

Suspicious Death of Nursing Student in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District

The victims relatives alleged that a youth living in the neighbouring house had been harassing her for about three years over starting a relation

Hyderabad Researcher Develops Radio Wave Cancer Detection Concept

The technology is at the simulation stage and has not yet been tested on humans or in a physical laboratory: Reports

Who will be India's richest person in 2026? 27 people have become new billionaires.

A list of India's richest people was recently released. Gautam Adani has once again topped the list. So, let's take a look at the top 27 accordin

Laddu ATM Debuts At Indrakeeladri

The Durga temple at Indrakeeladri has introduced a Laddu Prasadam ATM, allowing devotees to collect laddus instantly through UPI-based payments.

One Indian seafarer killed, 19 rescued in attack on vessel off Oman coast

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) One Indian seafarer was killed and 19 others rescued after an attack on the commercial vessel MV Cape Dao

G4 ministers express 'strong concern' over failure of UNSC reforms process; will engage with other forums

Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 23 (IANS) The Foreign Ministers of the G4 have expressed strong concern over the failure so far of the negotia

Pharmacovigilance Week Concludes at Anantapur Medical College, GGH

The programme aimed to create awareness about the safe and rational use of medicines and the need to report adverse drug reactions.

Biplab, Smriti Appointed BJP In-Charges Of MP, Chhattisgarh Ahead Of 2028 Assembly Polls

Biplab Deb and Smriti Irani have been appointed BJP in-charges for Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh as the party prepares for the 2028 Assembly po

India's tribal development model highlighted at UNHRC

Digital Desk | Geneva, Sep 23 (IANS) India highlighted its approach to inclusive tribal development at the Annual Panel on Indigenous Peoples at

Fair case for rupee to appreciate from current levels: RBI's Poonam Gupta

RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta sees a case for rupee appreciation as the current account deficit shrinks and capital flows improve, potentially

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Indian Player Jay Meena Wins Historic Bronze in Soft Tennis at Asian Games

Jay Meenas bronze medal at the Asian Games marks a historic achievement for Indian soft tennis, according to his coach Sudesh Sangte. Indian Play