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Premier League Matchweek 5: Haaland, Liverpool, Arsenal and more headline key storylines

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The 2026/27 Premier League season is only four rounds old, but Matchweek 5 already offers several intrigu

SRK avoids paps, makes quiet entry at Ambani Ganpati celebration, performs aarti; shares candid moment with Kajol

Actor Shah Rukh Khan was seen performing Ganpati aarti inside Antilia after making a quiet entry to the Ambanis' celebration. A video of SRK from

ECI freezes name' and 'symbol for both factions of TMC

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday ordered the freezing of the name and symbol of Trinamool

Congress ignoring Mamata outreach depicts turning wheel of political fortune after West Bengal polls

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Trinamool Congress leaders, owing allegiance to Mamata Banerjee, have reportedly confirmed a Congress out

Azaad Samaj Party Plans Protest at Jantar Mantar Over Reservation Issues

Azaad Samaj Party announces a protest on September 24 at Jantar Mantar to demand action on reservation issues for SC, ST, and OBC groups. Azaad S

Full-fledged OP Dept. services at AIIMS Madurai will begin on Jan. 1, 2027

A Division Bench of Chief Justice of Madras High Court Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice C.V. Karthikeyan was told by the Central govt. th

Afghanistan vs India third T20I: Abhisheks hurricane hundred sets up Men in Blues emphatic series sweep

The left-handers record-breaking 34-ball 108 and fellow opener Samsons fifty take India to 221 for seven; the Afghans get bundled out for 94

Maharashtra FDA Seizes Illegal Gutkha Worth

Maharashtras FDA seizes illegal gutkha and suspends licenses of 14 food establishments during a statewide food safety campaign. Maharashtra FDA S

Friendship Cup? More Like a Masterclass

Abhishek Sharma smashed a 30-ball hundred as India posted 221/7 and bowled Afghanistan out for 94 to win the third T20I by 127 runs and complete

3.55 crore lamps illuminate MP on PM Modi's birthday, Ujjain sets world record

Digital Desk | Ujjain/Bhopal, Sep 17 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh on Thursday witnessed a spectacular display of lights as 3.55 crore 'Ashirwad Diyas' w

Canadas Carney pushes new alliance with EU despite Trump threats

Mark Carneys speech came after EU chief Ursula von der Leyen suggested Canada could become the 27-nation blocs first associate member in her own

Woman restored 12-acre Iowa property; endangered bumblebee later appeared

Gujarat Police Arrest Three in Digital Fraud Scheme Linked to 13 States

Three individuals have been arrested in Gujarat for their involvement in a digital fraud scheme linked to cyber crimes across 13 states. Gujarat

Scientists develop a new way to test autism & epilepsy treatments: Why traditional mice cannot explain complex human brain disorders

Scientists have implanted human brain organoids into specially engineered mice. These human cells survived and connected with the animals' existi

Adult family member can appear on behalf of voter in response to SIR notices

Bengaluru: Two police officers suspended over video showing them collecting cash

After brief disruption, officials restart talks for Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahmans India visit

Sources in Dhaka said efforts are underway to schedule his visit to New Delhi during a suitable period in November following Mr. Rahmans existing

Race for the Top Cop: Who Will Be the Next Bhubaneswar DCP?

The President has officially approved the resignation of Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and 2013-batch Odisha cadre IPS officer,

India, NZ working together for early implementation of trade pact

India and New Zealand are working closely to complete their respective domestic processes to facilitate the early implementation of a trade agree

3rd T20I: Reddy, Bishnoi Pick Three Each As India Beat Afghanistan By 127-runs, Seal Series 3-0

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravi Bishnoi took three-fors each as India thrashed Afghanistan by 127 runs and sealed a 3-0 series wi

Sohar emerges as Indias gateway to GCC as Hormuz crisis reshapes shipping

Assam lights 'Ashirwad Ka Diya' for PM Modi's birthday

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday shared glimpses of statewide celebrations marking Pri

Vice President Radhakrishnan to Visit Mumbai, Lonavala, and Pune on September 18

Vice President Radhakrishnan will visit Mumbai, Lonavala, and Pune for cultural and religious events on September 18. Vice President Radhakrishna

Iran warns against politicising drone incident near Makkah

Tehran: Iran has urged caution over the reported drone incident near Makkah, saying a claim that a drone was intercepted while heading towards th

Kishan Reddy, Bandi Sanjay slam CM Revanth over Nizam praise

Hyderabad: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday, September 17, hit out at Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks in the A

AIIMS develops AI tool to help detect breast cancer on mammograms

Delhi Capitals take cricket to Japan, partner with The British School in Tokyo

Digital Desk | Tokyo, Sep 17 (IANS) With cricket set for a return to the Asian Games and the sport preparing for its Olympic comeback at Los Ange

Vishwakarma Jayanti: Chhattisgarh govt doubles e-rickshaw subsidy to Rs 1 lakh, announces new schemes for workers

Digital Desk | Raipur, Sep 17 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday announced a major boost for unorganised sector worker

Out on bail, YouTuber Vaishnavi

Hyderabad:C Hari Babu, who was out on bail after being accused of murdering his wife, YouTuber Vaishnavi, was hacked to death in Nizamabad on Thu

Hong Kong Unveils Its First Five-Year Development Plan

Hong Kongs inaugural five-year plan aims to enhance economic growth and governance from 2026 to 2030, marking a significant development phase. Ho

Centre tells states to act against unauthorised stem cell therapy

Chess Olympiad: Nihal saves the day for India; women have it easy

Gurugram's transformation: From tehsil town to thriving business hub

Gurugram's rapid rise after liberalisation shows the power of private development, but also highlights the need for better urban planning and pub

China creates Italy-sized no-fly zone around Beijing after rare crash

China is creating a vast airspace security zone around Beijing. This permanent restricted area will take effect from September twentieth. Only co

Meet William LeFaivre, the young inventor who designed a sensor system to help skiers detect their alignment, earned a U.S. patent and then began developing medical-support technology

William LeFaivre discovered an opportunity for invention while learning to ski as a third grader. Struggling to keep his skis parallel, he develo

Disability percentage alone cannot decide PG medical eligibility: NMC

Gold, US Treasuries surge as crude oil slide eases inflation concerns

Gold rebounds after three days of losses as lower oil prices ease inflation concerns and Treasury yields retreat

CM Dhami unveils Goddess Yamuna statue, lays foundation for Yamuna-Krishna Temple

Passports for minors valid for 5 years, MEA

New Delhi: Ordinary Indian passports issued to children below 15 years of age will now be valid for five years or until the child turns 18, which

Beyond the Uniform: Cyberabad cops give influencers inside look

Hyderabad:Cyberabad Police, in collaboration with the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC), on Thursday, September 17, organised an expe

Abhishek architects India's carnage with quickfire century, Shreyas' men seal 3-0 series win vs Afghanistan

Abhishek Sharmas blistering knock against Afghanistan was less a T20 innings and more an unrelenting storm. Leading up to the match, there were g

China opposes U.S. sanctions bill, says will not accept 'long-arm jurisdiction'

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026 that authorises Donald Trump to impose sanctio

The Architectural Evolution Of Modern Audio Storytelling

In the digital age, podcasts have evolved from a niche hobby into a global media powerhouse. With over 460 million listeners worldwide, this medi

PM Modi expresses gratitude for birthday wishes, calls for collective effort towards Viksit Bharat

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming wishes, a

In 2019, New York restaurants turned discarded oyster shells into a unusual plan to rebuild the citys historic reefs

In 2019, New York restaurants were taking part in an unusual environmental effort: recycling discarded oyster shells for use in rebuilding New Yo

3-year-old Suffolk boy Noah Woods found dead in pond after search

Three-year-old Noah Woods, a non-verbal boy with partial hearing loss, has been remembered by his father after his body was found in Decoy Pond i

Election Commission bars rival TMC factions from using party name, symbol in West Bengal Assembly bypolls

The Election Commission has barred both Trinamool Congress factions from using the party's name. They also cannot use the reserved election symbo

BJP chief Nitin Nabin slams Opposition for criticising PM Modis birthday celebrations

The Madhya Pradesh government is the most corrupt, incompetent in country, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, asking the State government to take

Virat Kohli Wishes PM Modi a Happy 76th Birthday with Heartfelt Message

Virat Kohli extends warm birthday wishes to PM Modi, celebrating his 76th birthday alongside messages from various leaders and celebrities. Virat

Why is the Bank of England holding rates when inflation is rising again?

The Bank of England voted 63 to keep Bank Rate at 3.75 per cent. UK inflation rose to 3.1 per cent in August, driven partly by higher energy cost

Copper rallies as Chinese buyers return to market, demand outlook brightens

Copper gains as Chinese physical demand strengthens and a softer dollar makes dollar-priced metals cheaper

In 1890, a pharmacist released 80 birds in New Yorks Central Park to honour Shakespeare; 136 years later, their descendants number about 93 million across North America

In 1890, eighty European Starlings were introduced to Central Park, leading to a population explosion across North America. Over the span of just

After meeting ECI, both Trinamool factions confident of getting right over party name and symbol

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) After meeting the full bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and presenting their respective argu

Puthoor zoo a model for relocation: expert

Says it is evident that the Thiruvananthapuram zoo faces space constraints

Nakashima gets Laver Cup call-up as Sheltons withdrawal reshapes Team World

Digital Desk | London, Sep 17 (IANS) Brandon Nakashima has been handed his first Laver Cup opportunity after being drafted into Team World for th

CPI (M), TN Untouchability Eradication Front to lay siege to Virudhunagar Collectorate on September 30

Efforts to make fireworks industry accident-free: Virudhunagar Collector

Tata Trusts proposes SP Group's 25,000 cr Tata Sons stake monetisation

The proposal seeks to address the SP Group's liquidity needs without a Tata Sons listing, through the sale of shares held by Cyrus Investments an

On PM Modis birthday, Youth Congress gives government one-year ultimatum to fill 50 lakh job vacancies

Congress partys youth wing launches Meri Degree Ka Kya campaign; it warns of carrying out a protest outside the Prime Ministers residence if the

'People first': India's envoy to US strikes defiant note as Trump's 100% tariffs loom

Manipur Chief Minister Leads Security Meeting Amid Rising Violence

In light of recent violence in Manipur, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh convenes a high-level security meeting to address law and order. Manipur Ch

Hard calculations on Tiktok's soft power

How Tiktok's influence among younger Americans can become a tool in the hands of the Chinese state to manipulate US elections Gunjan Singh

KTR, three others to appear before ACB court in Formula E case

Meet Nicolina Pappas, the teen who started sewing reusable straw pouches at 8, and raised over $15,000 to fight plastic pollution after 6 years

Pappas was deeply affected after seeing footage of a sea turtle with a plastic straw stuck in its nose. According to the Barron Prize, the experi

CCI nod for Lakshmi Mittal-Poonawalla Rajasthan Royals stake buys

The competition regulator in India has sanctioned the acquisition of three cricket franchises, with Westview Cricket and Poonawalla Sports set to

The road to Trkiye: How emissions will dominate the Antalya climate summit

The first of a 3-part series looks at how emission will be a major issue at the Antalya climate summit to be held in November

Ali Zafar calls out men over Katrina Kaif body-shaming:

Highlights Ali Zafar has spoken out after Katrina Kaif faced body-shaming online The actor urged men to examine how they judge women and their bo

India stuck at 131 on the global gender gap index

Mid-sea collision: Pak vessel was no match to three-times bigger Indian destroyer INS Kolkata

Memorandum of Understanding Signed for Khoj-e-Braj Project in New Delhi

A significant MoU for the Khoj-e-Braj project was signed in New Delhi, focusing on the history and culture of the Braj region. Memorandum of Unde

Yemens Houthis say Saudi strikes killed one, targeted telecom towers

The Houthis have been reporting dozens of daily Saudi strikes since they seized control of strategic coastal areas overlooking the Bab al-Mandeb

Noel Tata tables 25,000 cr SP Group share monetisation plan for Tata Sons

SP Group owns 18% in Tata Sons and is looking atvarious waysto raise liquidity to repay debt

FinMin to hold state finance ministers conference on Viksit Bharat roadmap

The Finance Ministry will organise a two-day conference of finance ministers and finance secretaries of states and Union Territories with legisla

Govt puts 25 coal blocks on sale in 16th round of commercial auctions

The mines span across nine states including Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, among others.

What the Himalayas need

The Himalayan states and Union Territories produce roughly 4.5 per cent of India's gross domestic product, but that does not capture their import

Americans are doing hundreds of loads of laundry a year. Are we washing some clothes too often?

One fewer load per week could save over 1,000 gallons of water a year

PM Modis 76th Birthday: Ujjain lit up with fireworks and a spectacular light and sound show, watch!

Back to Lockdown? Pakistan Bans New Cars, Limits Wedding Dishes Amid Deepening Fuel Crisis

In a dramatic move reminiscent of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Pakistani government has issued an immediate, sweeping austerity package aimed at co

Massachusetts brothers started junk-removal business as teenagers with $4,000 pickup truck; it made $3.04 million in 2025 & now targets $5 million in revenue in 2026

Massachusetts brothers Kirk and Jacob McKinney turned a $4,000 used pickup truck and a teenage side hustle into Junk Teens, a multimillion-dollar

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TMC vs TMC: EC bars both factions from using party symbol, name in Bengal bypolls

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth asks Coast Guard to be ready for emerging challenges

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Thursday called upon the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Comm

Abhishek Sharma's fiery ton takes Team India to 142 runs in 10 overs

Abhishek departed after smashing 108 runs in just 34 deliveries. His knock was laced with nine boundaries and 11 maximums. Tilak Varma and Sanju

CM Dhami Celebrates PM Modis Birthday at Blessing Lamp Event in Dehradun

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami honors PM Modi at the Blessing Lamp event, marking his birthday and contributions to modern India. CM Dhami Ce

One load of laundry uses as much as 20 gallons of water. Here

Your lightly worn jeans probably don

CBSE opposes Class 6 exemption from 3hree-language rule

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, September 17, asked the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to consider implementing its policy

Biotechnology and healthcare: where we are in India, and where we need to go

For India, biotechnology is a national opportunity - a key pillar of future growth. A strong biotech ecosystem improves healthcare access, reduce

West Bengal police arrest top Maoist leader Akash

The West Bengal government will not tolerate any attempt to revive or expand the network of 'Red Terror', says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

Election Commission freezes TMC party name and symbol, factions led by Mamata, Arup Boy barred from using

Election Commission freezes TMC party name and symbol; factions led by Mamata Banerjee, Arup Boy barred from using. More to follow...

She willed house to sister, revoked it; HC upholds second Will for adopted daughter