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Mecca sees first-ever missile alert, Houthis deny attack; US issues travel advisory

Alerts were also sounded in Jeddah and Taif before being lifted shortly afterwards. Authorities said the threat had passed and urged residents to

Indian stock market today: Nifty hits 23,281, Sensex gains 500 points; FMCG, banking stocks lead

Nifty was at an intraday high of 23,281, an increase of 162 points or 0.70 per cent in morning trade, while Sensex rose over 500 points or 0.67 p

Army Chief General Seth Embarks on Three-Day Russia Visit

The Army chief will also pay tribute to fallen soldiers at the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' in Moscow

India, Canada working to close CEPA before end of 2026: Commerce Secy Rajesh Agarwal

India and Canada are working to conclude their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations this year. The fourth round of talks is

Army Chief Dhiraj Seth in Russia for 3-day visit to boost military cooperation

Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth is visiting Russia for three days starting Wednesday. He will discuss military cooperation and training with Russian o

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sisters once again denied meeting with him in prison

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan's sisters were once again denied a meeting with him at Rawalp

R R Kabel rises after new Silvassa manufacturing unit goes live

R R Kabel rose 2.22% to Rs 2,434.10 after the company announced the commencement of commercial production at its new manufacturing unit in the Un

Allied Blenders receives licence to manufacture of malt spirits from Telangana Excise

Allied Blenders and Distillers said that it has been granted a licence for manufacture of malt spirits for potable purpose by the Commissioner of

Tight Security for Thursdays Madurai Meenakshi Temple Kumbabhishekam

The consecration rituals are scheduled between 7:40 am and 8:10 am. The maha poornahuthi and kumbha procession will begin at 4 am, while public d

India's services exports up around 13% this fiscal, services imports spike 17%

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Tata Chem rebounds 14% from intra-day low on huge volume; up 29% in 2 days

Tata Chemicals' holding in Tata Sons is around 2.5 per cent. Going by the rough-cut valuation, hypothetically, the investment value could be 10,0

Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Handling Illegal Firearm in Lucknow

A 29-year-old man died after accidentally shooting himself while showing an illegal pistol to his wife in Lucknow. Man Accidentally Shoots Himsel

Jagtial: Woman Delivers Baby Boy Inside 108 Ambulance

According to reports, the woman was identified as Sunkari Swapna, a native of Nancherla village in Pegadapalli mandal of Jagtial district. As Swa

Centre Sanctions 3.46 Lakh Rural Houses for Telugu States

The Centre has sanctioned 3,46,544 new houses for the two Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gr

SS Retail IPO bags mixed views from analysts as valuations bite; GMP at 30%

Brokerages took note of the company's strong positioning in Tier II & Tier III markets along with its sectoral leadership; however, they flagged

Joi Barua takes India's sound to the stars with NASA-linked project

Indian composer Joi Barua is merging space science with performing arts. His project, Cosmic Rhapsody, connects NASA's astrophysics research with

Amitabh Bachchan plans 20-room dharamshala in Ayodhya named after father Harivansh Rai Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan has submitted a building plan for a new dharamshala. This facility will be named after his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan. The p

PM Modi's school friend gets land back from firm linked to BJP MLA days after meeting him

Asgar Ali Vora, an 81-year-old school friend of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has received major relief after he got his disputed land back from

Bain Chair Manny Maceda on the great AI divide between builders and buyers

Ameesha Patel opens up about her love for Indian festivals and traditional attire

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Ameesha Patel opened up about her love for Indian festivals and traditional attire. She shared how t

Salma Hayek: Wouldnt change being Mexican for anything in the world

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Salma Hayek took a moment to celebrate her Mexican heritage, reflecting on how deeply her roots have

Rs 11 IV for Rs 325, Rs 6 syringe for Rs 57: Tukaram Mundhe flags 2,841% inflated hospital bills that patients don't even know, sends recommendation to Centre

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has cited a survey showing substantial differences between procurement prices and printed MRPs of hos

Bhadrak Chicken Shop Owner Killed, Son Critical in Rivalry Attack

A chicken shop owner was killed, and his son was critically injured in a brutal attack allegedly sparked by an old rivalry at Jena Sahi under Ran

Customs should accelerate AI usage to reduce cost, physical interface with trusted taxpayers: CBIC chief

In a progressive move, the Customs department plans to ramp up its deployment of artificial intelligence and real-time analytics to limit direct

The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 gets a release date; know when and where to watch

Netflix is bringing back Kapil Sharma and his much-loved comedy gang with the fifth season of The Great Indian Kapil Show. The new season will pr

UPI MDR changes: Govt debunks 'foreign influence' claims

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Finance Ministry on Wednesday debunked claims which suggested that the MDR change in the UPI ecosystem is

Fishermen Raise Concern Over Mass Idol Immersion in North Chennai

The Tamil Nadu Fishermen Trade Union Federation highlighted the concern over protecting turtle nesting sites and coastal ecosystems- threatens to

7 Keralam wards face bypolls as civic representatives quit for secure jobs

38 local body wards in Keralam go to polls on September 28

Rain spell soon for South Peninsula as Bay warms in likely last monsoon act

IMD sees isolated heavy rain over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for six days from Wednesday. Kerala and Mahe could receive isolated heavy r

State in Talks With Other Discoms for Power Purchase: CM Satheesan

The CM said that increased consumption, more demand at night, no storage facility for solar power, lack of adequate rain and rising temperatures

Tamil Nadu Expands Breakfast Scheme to Include Students from Classes 6 to 8

The Tamil Nadu government will extend its breakfast scheme to students in classes 6 to 8, launching on September 22. Tamil Nadu Expands Breakfast

Tripartite MoU to be signed next week for developing 4 more regional airports in Bengal

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) involving the Union Government, West Bengal Government and t

Tendenthoi Devi Haobijam heads to second Asian Games with confidence built at IIS

Tendenthoi Devi Haobijam prepares for her second Asian Games with enhanced confidence. Consistent training with teammates has fostered better und

Ashneer Grover On UPI Merchant Fee:

Entrepreneur and BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover has questioned the proposed merchant charge on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, arguing that

Taylor Swift just dropped four mysterious words at the Emmys, and fans are already hunting for Easter eggs

Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at the Emmys in a comedy sketch. She delivered a cryptic phrase which fans are now analyzing for hidden m

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Seema Pahuja: CBI Officer Leading Sushant Rajput's Ex-Manager's Death Probe

Disha Salian died on June 8, 2020, after falling from the 14th floor of a residential building in Mumbai's Malad area - days before Sushant Singh

Park Medi World inks agreement to operate and manage a 300-bed hospital in Kanpur

Park Medi World said that it has entered into a long-term operations and management (O&M) arrangement to operate and manage a 300-bed multi-super

Sensex, Nifty trade in positive terrain; FMCG shares climb

FMCG shares rebounded after tumbling in the four consecutive trading sessions.

NSE Indices announces rejig across multiple Nifty indices, changes effective September 30

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If You Have Guts, Launch Missile At Qazi Camp: Owaisi Dares BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma

Invoking the historical legacy of the region and the contribution of Muslim revolutionaries in the Indian independence movement, the AIMIM presid

ED arrests Kolkata builder Amit Gangopadhyay in land-grabbing case

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Kolkata-based construction businessman Amit Gangopadhyay, a c

ED arrests Kolkata man in land grabbing-linked PMLA case

Amit Ganguly is alleged to have acquired control over properties belonging to different persons and entities through the use of forged board reso

Japans PM Takaiichi Reshuffles LDP Leadership, Retains Key Figures Amid Legislative Challenges

PM Sanae Takaiichi of Japan has reshuffled the LDP leadership, keeping key officials as the government faces pressing legislative issues. Japans

AWS unable to restore access to Bahrain, UAE cloud zone hit in Iran war

Amazon's cloud computing unit AWS said the damage in Bahrain spanned multiple so-called availability zones, which are clusters of one or more dat

NBC helicopter crash in Los Angeles: Check chilling visuals of the NewsChopper4 crashing, bursting into flames

An NBC News helicopter crashed and burst into flames in Los Angeles. The tragic incident occurred while television crews were covering a separate

Chinas defence chief warns against historical revisionism in apparent Japan message

China's Defence Minister Dong Jun urged nations to avoid provocative acts and historical revisionism. He spoke at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum ami

CMC Launches QR Tool to Help Devotees Find Nearest Ganesh Immersion Points

The officials urged devotees to use the bags and place the offerings in them instead of leaving them near the immersion points

Japans PM Takaichi Reshuffles Party Leadership, Retains Key Figures

Japans Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has reshuffled the leadership of the ruling LDP, keeping many key officials as legislative challenges loom.

Supreme Court directs HPEC to probe pellet gun use, violence against women in Jantar Mantar case

The Supreme Court has issued a series of directions to the High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) investigating allegations of violence and excess

'Saral Keralam' to cut investment delays; Kerala cabinet clears single-window mechanism

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 16 (IANS) The Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Saral Keralam initiative aimed at cutting delays in

Accommodation is no challenge; Indians will adapt to containers at Asian Games: Sharath Kamal

India's contingent of 501 athletes and 265 officials will be spread across container style rooms, a docked cruise ship and hotels much like the n

On Camera, Noida Man Crossing Road Carrying His Birthday Cake Hit By Speeding Car

The victim, Himanshu Rai, suffered fractures in his legs, arms, and spine.

Wildlife Committee Inspects Health of Five Rescued Orangutans

A technical committee of wildlife experts on Tuesday inspected the handrearing centre at Nandankanan Zoological Park to evaluate the condition of

Jos Buttler breaks Rohit Sharma's T20I record after 80-run knock vs Sri Lanka

Jos Buttler has surpassed Rohit Sharma on the list of most runs scored in T20I cricket history. The former England captain played a sensational 8

'Winning first four games gives us confidence to retain Premier League title': Ben White

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Arsenal defender Ben White believes the reigning Premier League champions have gained significant confide

Prathama Prasad Makes Bigg Boss Kannada 13 History In A Curious Twist

Only a few contestants managed to enter the main house after successfully completing tasks assigned by Bigg Boss.

What Weapon US May Have Put In Space, Who Else Could Have Similar Arms

America's announcement has opened a new frontier in space warfare, with analysts debating the future of military developments in orbit and who el

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar to Visit Bhutan for High-Level Talks

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar embarks on a two-day visit to Bhutan for discussions with the King and Prime Minister. Indian Foreign Minis

VOC Port Handles 335-m Container Ship from Brazil, Sets New Record

The vessel was said to have arrived from the Port of Santos, in Brazil, with 3,276 containers.

Two earthquakes hits northwestern Nepal

According to the National Seismological Research Centre, the first tremor of magnitude 4.5 was recorded at 1:51 a.m. (local time)

Howrah Ganesh Puja Pandal Features Modi Drinking Tea With Lord Ganesha

The pandal showcases Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lord Ganesha seated together with cups of tea.

Saudi F-15 fighter jet reportedly shot down by Houthis in Marib after drone intercepted near Mecca: Report

A Saudi F-15 fighter jet has been shot down by Houthi rebels over Marib province in Yemen, according to the groups statement as quoted by i24News

India's data center capacity surges to 1,789 MW in Jan-June: Report

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) India's top seven data centre markets added 178 MW of new capacity during H1 2026, taking total operation

Fortis Healthcare moves Supreme Court against Delhi HC forensic audit order; Axis Bank may follow

In a significant legal move, Fortis Healthcare has appealed to the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court decision requiring a forensic audit o

Mahhi Vij recalls Kareena Kapoor replacing her in Mani Ratnams 'Yuva': Equations had gone sour

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Television actress Mahhi Vij revealed that she was originally selected by filmmaker Mani Ratnam for the role

Anurag Thakur credits Centre for Kishau Dam breakthrough, questions Cong over six-decade delay

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday credited the Centre's efforts for resolving the long-pending Kishau Dam

From Financial Goals to Regular Investments: How an SIP Calculator Can Help

Learn how an SIP calculator can help align regular investments with your financial goals by estimating potential returns, future value, and requi

Iran war: Massie seeks Hegseths impeachment

TVK appeals Tamils in London to refrain from trying to see CM Vijay citing safety

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's public meetings in London have been cancelled. The TVK party cited public safety and police directives

Egyptian President and Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Regional Security in Cairo

Egyptian President Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meet to strengthen ties and address regional security issues. Egyptian Preside

Sridhar Babu Urges Singapore Firms to Invest in Bharat Future City

The Minister said Singapores technological and industrial expertise could contribute to the development of Telanganas semiconductor ecosystem

Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Odisha DGP Selection Today

The Supreme Court is set to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the Odisha governments process of appointing the next Director Ge

How to Know Whether You Are Investing or Just Reacting

Goal-based investing, fixed asset allocation and periodic reviews can help investors resist market noise, emotional impulses and costly portfolio

AI cooperation: On Artificial Intelligence at a crossroads | The Hindu Editorial

The BRICS framework is an alternative to a geopolitical view of AI development

HFCL, Sterlite Tech, HEG, MTAR Technologies locked in 5% lower circuits

Despite of the recent correction, thus far in the calendar year 2026, the stock price of Sterlite Technologies has skyrocketed 690%, while HFCL h

Connaught Place restaurant charged Rs 80 extra as service fee without asking; GST was added on that charge too; CCPA orders it to pay Rs 10,000

CCPA fined a restaurant in Connaught Place Rs 10,000 for automatically adding an Rs 80 service charge to a customer's food bill and applying GST

Juhi Chawla's old song has been playing in roadways buses for 33 years; Alka Yagnik sang the hit song.

Rice prices rise again in Bengaluru as poor rainfall hits supply

Bengaluru: Rice prices have increased again across Karnataka, with traders attributing the latest hike to inadequate rainfall, lower crop output

Parties spar over new UPI charge on merchant transactions above Rs 2,000

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Political reactions have emerged over the introduction of a 0.4 per cent charge on certain UPI merchant t

India-Canada Trade Deal May Be Finalised By Year-End; China Trade Talks Also Underway

Man arrested for sexually assaulting minor girl in Nanded

Nanded: A man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Maharashtras Nanded district, police said. The alleged in

Traders brace for prolonged India bond slump as RBI mops up excess cash

Bond traders expect yields to rise as the RBI drains excess liquidity amid higher oil prices, rising inflation and heavy government debt supply

Manoj Jarange Patil Signals Possible Cancellation of Mumbai March Due to Health Issues

Activist Manoj Jarange Patil hints at canceling his Mumbai march, citing health concerns after an extended hunger strike. Manoj Jarange Patil Sig

Drugs worth over Rs 40 crore seized in Tripura; one arrested

Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 16 (IANS) In a major narcotics haul, the Tripura Police have seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets worth o

Will country be governed by Constitution or ideological agenda: Maulana Madani on UCC row

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani on Wednesday criticised the proposed implementation o

Army chief General Dhiraj Seth begins three-day Russia visit to strengthen defence ties

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth embarked on a three-day official visit to Russia start

India-New Zealand FTA will open door to 1.4 billion consumers, says PM Christopher Luxon

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Wednesday hailed the country's free trade agreement with

Is Chennai's Smart City Mission Accomplished?

CAGs performance audit, covering the implementation of the Smart Cities Mission in Tamil Nadu from April 2016 to March 2024, examined whether the

India trade gap shrinks to five-month low as exports jump over 26% in August

Indias merchandise exports surged 26.12 per cent to USD 43.81 billion in August, driven by a jump in electronics, engineering and petroleum produ