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India, Thailand discuss strengthening trade and investment ties

Digital Desk | Bangkok, Sep 18 (IANS) India and Thailand have held discussions on further strengthening trade and investment ties, identifying ar

Manasi Joshi Roy celebrates 28 years of Saaya starring R. Madhavan

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Actress Manasi Joshi Roy took a trip down memory lane on Friday as she marked 28 years of her television sho

Asian Games 2026: India Thrash Japan By 8 Wickets To Enter Semifinals

Chasing a paltry 58, India lost opener Gunalan Kamalini and Bharti Fulmali early but Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh ensured the comfortable win in

Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Journalist Over Alleged Derogatory Posts Against Hindu Saints

The complaint alleged that journalist Karishma Aziz had made a series of posts on X which insulted Hindu religious beliefs and figures, distorted

What to do with old pillow covers? Try these 5 creative DIY ideas to turn unused fabric into useful organisers, cleaning cloths and more

Transforming old pillow covers into practical home items is not only eco-friendly but also fun! Consider crafting cleaning rags or simple pouches

We will never intimidate journalists: Kerala Home Minister Chennithala

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 18 (IANS) The Congress-led UDF government will never put pressure on the media or intimidate journalists,

Property boom beyond metros: 11 cities see 63% price rise in five years

Residential prices in 11 emerging markets rose 63% in five years, compared with 42% in India's top eight cities, finds CII-Knight Frank report

Sneha Makes A Tollywood Comeback?

According to sources, she playing a key role in much hyped Kaaka featuring Chiranjeevi in a gangster role. The film is being directed by Bobby is

South Korean President Calls for Lasting Peace on Korean Peninsula Amid Ongoing Tensions

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung advocates for a permanent peace agreement, urging renewed dialogue with North Korea and the U.S. South Korea

Delhi man murdered by ex-colleague and her partner in Gurugram, body dumped in drain

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) A 31-year-old Delhi man, who had left a restaurant after informing his family about an urgent meeting in

Mahesh Babu celebrates Ganesh Visarjan with daughter Sitara

The actor shared a special moment alongside his daughter, Sitara Ghattamaneni, as they performed the traditional Ganesh Visarjan rituals together

Renigunta: Passenger Climbs Atop Train, Tries To Catch High Tension Power Wires

Reportedly, the man alighted the Thiruvananthapuram-New Delhi Kerala Express and got on to the same train screaming. When he tried to catch the h

New York 17: Can Mike Lawler hold a district Kamala Harris won?

New Yorks 17th Congressional District is one of the most closely watched House races in the country. Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is seeking re-el

Joe Bussard began swapping records as a Maryland boy because he loved old music; thousands from his collection can now be heard for free through a university archive

Joe Bussard spent an amazing seventy-five years passionately collecting vintage music, amassing a collection of nearly fifteen thousand records t

Vice President Radhakrishnan Visits Lalbaugcha Raja During Mumbai Tour

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited Lalbaugcha Raja and met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mu

Absconding accused in Sai Krishna alleged custodial death case surrenders before SIT

Suresh, named accused number four and described as a close associate of suspended Circle Inspector S.S.V.V. Nagaraju, gives himself up after mont

Reporter TV chief Anto Augustine denied bail, to remain in judicial custody

Digital Desk | Wayanad (Kerala), Sep 18 (IANS) Reporter TV Managing Director Anto Augustine, arrested in an excise case following the seizure of

EPFO Wage Ceiling Hiked to 25,000: How It Will Affect Salaried Employees, PF and Take-Home Salary

The EPFO wage ceiling remained unchanged from 2004 to 2014, before being substantially enhanced to Rs 15,000 in September 2014; now, it has been

Bagalkot DHO suspended days after daughter caught in government job-PG course scam

Gurudatt Hegde, Commissioner, Health and Family Welfare Department, issued the order based on a preliminary inquiry report submitted by zilla pan

Railways Approves Rs.493Cr for Adilabads MukutbanGadchandur Rail Line

The new line will provide shorter rail route, strengthen freight connectivity and support industrial and mining development: Indian Railways

Home loan rates in Sep start at 7%: Top lenders and terms compared

Home loan rates vary by lender and loan size, with some banks offering different rates across borrowing slabs

Dhakshineswar Suresh suffers defeat as Soonwoo Kwon helps South Korea take 1-0 lead in Davis Cup

South Korea defeated India 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the ongoing Davis Cup to take a 1-0 lead. Soonwoo Kwon struggled to make an impression early on, but

Indias Asian Games Flag Ceremony Disrupted Amid Organisational Chaos

Ceremony For India And Four Other Teams Halted After Unspecified Trouble At Nagoya Venue

IndiGo flights get costlier: Check how much more you'll pay while booking

Domestic passengers will pay a distance-based surcharge of 275 to 950 per sector, while international fuel charges can go up to 10,000 per sector

iPhone 18 Pro goes on sale in India; buyers queue up at Apple Stores

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now on sale in India, and customers were among the first to get their hands on Apples latest smartpho

Woman Officer Accused of Diverting Food Grains Meant for Poor to Build Own Assets

The J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered two FIRs against former Baramulla Assistant Director Sheeba Inayat over alleged diversion and misap

Anthropic Says Its Model Claude is Helping To Build Next Version of Itself

Claude is leading 26% of Anthropic's model research and development, which the company said means it can complete most of a given task end-to-end

CBC To Hold 1st Regional Workshop In Vijayawada On Sept 29

The workshop will be attended by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances a

3.55 Crore Diyas Illuminate Madhya Pradesh, Ujjain Sets World Record On PM Modi's Birthday

The celebrations were held as part of the month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. In Delhi, the NDMC organised the lighting of 1.25 lakh diyas at Vija

WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around the BRICS Summit, Deepfakes and More

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of fake news we fact-checked this week!

Indian envoy meets Bangladesh PM's advisor, discusses ways to deepen bilateral ties

The two sides discuss strengthening cooperation in multiple sectors, including education, health, sports, culture and tourism, besides expanding

Ashirwad Ka Diya: Orry wears orange kurta, lights diya; SRK, Salman Khan wish PM Modi on 76th birthday

Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. Several other prominent actors, including Akshay

Gen Z discussing dharm is heartening, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in Ujjain

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed young participants at Ujjain's Yuva Dharm Sansad. He highlighted 'dharm' as a guiding principle in our DNA and

Delhi Teen Gang-Rape Murder Case: 3 Minors Among 4 Held

Four persons, including three juveniles, have been apprehended in connection with the alleged gang-rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl in Delhi

Formula E case: Hyderabad ACB court adjourns hearing involving KTR to October 30

The Special Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Court at Nampally on Friday adjourned the hearing in the alleged Formula E race irregularities case invo

US Allows Iranian Delegation To Attend UN General Assembly

Move Comes Despite Ongoing US-Iran War; Palestinian President Abbas Denied Visa

For India's ecomm players, the new race is to deliver iPhones in minutes

Bigbasket delivered more than five iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max devices a minute after sales opened as quick-commerce firms expand beyond everyday e

Indian Womens Cricket Team Dominates Japan, Advances to Asian Games Semifinals

The Indian womens cricket team defeated Japan by 8 wickets, securing a spot in the semifinals against Bangladesh at the Asian Games. Indian Women

Strong possibility: Gautam Gambhir on Hardik Pandya, Nitish Reddy in playing XI

Pandya, who has not played any cricket since May due to a quadriceps injury, was not picked for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies a

Psychology says people who stand in queue for hours to buy an iPhone aren't necessarily Apple fans, they may be doing it for more than just the new phone

iPhone 18 queue Psychology: Why do people stand in long queues to buy a new iPhone when they can order it online? Psychology and consumer behavio

Chess Olympiad: Average start for Indian men, Gukesh dips below 2700 in live ratings

Indias defending champion mens team made a modest start at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, winning its first two matches but without convin

Indias Big Defence Push: HAL to Hand Over Tejas Trainers, HTT-40s & Dhruv NGs

Tata Group stocks under pressure amid Tata Sons listing dispute

Tata Group stocks declined on Friday after advancing in the previous session, as investors reacted to fresh developments at the group's holding c

Michigans open Senate seat becomes Democrats biggest defensive test

Michigan is the Senate race Democrats cannot afford to lose. Democratic Sen. Gary Peters is retiring, leaving Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republi

Asian Games: India Women Begin Gold Medal Defence With 8-wicket Win Over Hosts Japan

Korogi Sports Park: India women's cricket team began its gold medal defence at the Asian Games in style, registering a cakewalk win over hosts Ja

Nifty regains 23,300 mark, midcaps, smallcaps gain

The key equity barometers firmed up further in early afternoon trade, supported by easing crude oil prices and softer global bond yields. Market

People's lives more important than politics: Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Digital Desk | Mangaluru (Karnataka), Sept 18 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, on Friday said that the government considers peop

Man shot in leg after dispute at roadside eatery in Bihar's Vaishali

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 18 (IANS) A young man was shot in the leg following a dispute between two groups at a roadside eatery in Bihar's Vaisha

Two groups of youngsters clash during Vinayaka idol procession in Erode

Videos purportedly showing the youngsters assaulting each other later went viral on social media

SRM University-A.P. signs MoU with University of Rome Tor Vergata for joint research

The agreement provides for joint publications, shared laboratories and faculty and student exchanges between Amaravati and Rome

NIA court awards life imprisonment to nine, including eight Bangladeshis in human trafficking case

While eight of the convicts were Bangladeshis, one was an Indian national

India and Bhutan Review All Aspects of Bilateral Cooperation During Ministers Visit

India and Bhutan strengthen ties through a review of cooperation and discussions on regional issues during a ministerial visit. India and Bhutan

Punjab Man Reaches Apple's Noida Store At 6 AM, Becomes 1st To Buy iPhone 18 Pro Max

iPhone enthusiasts who can't miss out on being the first to grab the latest device queued up, like every year, outside Apple stores in Delhi-NCR.

What Traditional Foods Can Teach Us About Eating Better

The Indian pantry has something important to teach us about eating better: nutrition does not have to be complicated to be meaningful.

Shining bright! Gold, silver ETFs rise 2-3% as oil fall eclipses Fed hike

Analysts believe the bullion rose as the US Fed rate hike is largely discounted by the market. Meanwhile, a fall in oil prices for the third stra

Finance Ministry to monitor UPI MDR to protect customers

The Finance Ministry is preparing a monitoring mechanism to ensure that the 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above R

PAC observes 'serious discrepancies' by Railways on passenger amenities

Hundreds of stations lack drinking water, ATM counters and toilet facilities for differently abled persons, says PAC panel chairperson and Congre

Experience The New Hindi Music Video 'Tu Mileya' by Akhil Sachdeva

Get ready to be swept away by the latest hindi track 'Tu Mileya' beautifully sung by Akhil Sachdeva. This captivating track feature mesmerizing m

Mamata Faction Submits New Choices To EC After TMC Name-Symbol Freeze For Bengal Bypoll

The Election Commission has temporarily barred both rival Trinamool Congress factions from using the partys name and its reserved Flowers and Gra

DUSU Polls: Voting Underway as Hostel Issues Remain Pressing Concern

The most important issue in our manifesto is hostels, Chatrath said, linking the demand to the recent collapse of a paying guest accommodation in

Sensex Jumps 260 Points At Opening Bell, Metal and Realty Stocks Power Dalal Street Rally

The Sensex began at 74,575.24, up 260 points or 0.35 per cent, while the Nifty advanced 64 points or 0.28 per cent to 23,334.70.

Tata Sons listing a social, ethical necessity: SP Group's Shapoorji Mistry

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Shapoorji Pallonji Group Chairman Shapoorji Mistry on Friday described the proposed listing of Tata Sons

Revanth Reddy Meets Chouhan, Seeks Centres Help on El Nio Impact

The Chief Minister briefed Union Minister on the impact of El Nino in Telangana and said electricity consumption in the agricultural sector had i

Students see how trains are cleaned as South Coast Railway opens Swachhata campaign

Pupils are shown coach washing lines and waste management at the depots and the Electric Loco Shed on the first day of Swachhata Hi Seva-2026

Lust Stories 3 Review: Funny, Fizzy, Frivolous

Lust Stories 3 continues its tradition of offering attractively-wrapped pieces of provocation in a box. Only this time, it doesn't dwell too deep

Ranveer Singh seeks Lalbaugcha Raja's blessings, takes selfies with fans, gets injured while shaking hands with crowd

Ranveer Singh visited Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai to seek Lord Ganesha's blessings and was seen warmly interacting with fans despite being in the V

Rohit Sharma Celebrates Special Bond with Shikhar Dhawan on His Show

Rohit Sharma reminisces about his unique friendship with Shikhar Dhawan during an episode of his show, highlighting their shared cricketing journ

Rakesh Tikait Threatens Farmers' Agitation Over Demands

BKU Seeks Legal MSP Guarantee, Rs 500-Per-Quintal Sugarcane Price In UP

Opinion: Opinion | 6 AI Incidents, One Pattern: AI Has Started Lying To Us - And Hiding The Evidence

Concealing errors. Making up data. Pushing files onto the public web on their own initiative. The machines are learning to lie - and lie well.

IDFC FIRST Bank removes forex markup on all credit cards: What you save

Existing as well as new cardholders will get zero forex markup automatically, without upgrading their cards or meeting a spending threshold

Microsoft CEO Nadella Lauds Seattle Tech Community's Strengthening Ties With India

Nadella said he was proud to have watched the Seattle technology community grow over roughly 35 years

Kayadu Lohar Expands Her Footprint

He says Kayadu faces tough competition in Tollywood from the likes of Meenakshi Chaudhary, Sreeleela, Rashmika Mandanna and Mrunal Thakur, along

iPhone 18 sales open: Electronics Mart, Redington, Eternal rise up to 8%

The latest Pro models can be purchased through Apple's online store, six retail outlets and select authorised third-party retailers, as well as o

'Eggs, Tomatoes Thrown': BJP Leader's Convoy Attacked In Punjab

Bittu's office informed that his security team reportedly caught three protesters who attacked the convoy, adding that they are allegedly linked

West Bengal SIR: Over 37 lakh appeals stuck in Tribunals as Municipal polls draw near

Over six months have passed since the Supreme Court constituted the Appellate Tribunals

Sikh truck driver stabbed 17 times in U.S., recovering

According to the Cowboy State Daily, Mr. Singh had to be airlifted to Wyoming Medical Centre in Casper, where he is recovering from the injuries

Telangana Launches Urban Climate Atlas

Digital Platform To Map Climate Risks, Vulnerabilities And Support Urban Planning

Apple Pay eyes India rollout, starting with Axis Bank credit cards

The launch, starting with a single major banking partner, would help the US company offer its payment service in the world's most populous countr

Telangana CM urges Centre to sanction 9.56 lakh houses under PMAY-G

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 18 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged the Centre to sanction 9.56 lakh houses to the

OTT Releases This Week: Lust Stories 3, Irumudi, Waiting Hai

Choose from a diverse range of genres, from the third instalment of the Hindi anthology Lust Stories 3 to Ravi Teja's superhit Irumudi to the Kor

Delhi Rape Case: 16-year-old girl went to meet a friend, was allegedly raped and stabbed 8 times; body dumped, parts eaten by stray dogs, one hand found separated

Police apprehended three minors and a 19-year-old man for the alleged crime. The girl was reportedly sexually assaulted and then stabbed multiple

After Uddhav Thackeray, Kanimozhi Meets Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata

The meeting comes days after Kanimozhi held discussions with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai and NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar in

Transforming Post Offices: A New Image of Modern India, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia

Jyotiraditya Scindia highlights the evolving role of post offices in India, emphasizing their transformation into modern service centers. Transfo

The Iowa Senate race testing the limits of Trumps rural strength

Iowas Senate race is an open-seat contest after Republican Sen. Joni Ernst retired. Republican Ashley Hinson is facing Democrat Josh Turek in a s

Seasons first cyclone may form over Andaman Sea; heavy rain in Andhra Pradesh from September 19

IMD says the system is likely to move towards the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts; weather models point to a landfall near Odisha around

Scorchers Coach Voges Leans On Hussey's IPL Knowledge For Unexpected Chennai Surface In BBL Opener

The MA Chidambaram Stadium: Perth Scorchers head coach Adam Voges looks to pick the brain of Chennai Super Kings' batting coach Michael Hussey to

US approves USD 24.3 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia

Washington: The United States has approved a possible USD 24.3 billion sale of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and related equipment to Saudi Arab

'Indias sugar high warrants caution on RBI hikes'

Long Dasara Vacation for School Kids

Schools in Telangana will have a 13-day Dasara holiday for the 2026-27 academic calendar. The vacation will begin on October 10 and continue unti

India considers doubling port concession contract tenures to spur private investment

The aim is to provide investors greater certainty and a longer recovery window for their upfront and future investments, thereby reducing risk pe