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Political Turmoil in Pakistan: Islamabad and Rawalpindi Locked Down Ahead of PTI Protests

Amid rising fuel prices and political unrest, Islamabad and Rawalpindi face lockdown as PTI plans protests against the government. Political Turm

CWMA upholds order for Karnataka to release 4,000 cusecs of water a day to T.N. for 15 days

The releases over 15 days will amount to a total of 5.18 tmcft

VACB arrests Kochi Corporation overseer for alleged bribery

Bribe was allegedly sought to settle complaint against a commercial building

Shutdown, special prayers mark first death anniversary of Ladakh violence victims

Four civilians had been killed in firing by security forces during the agitation for Ladakhi Statehood a year ago; activist Sonam Wangchuk vows t

Gurmeet Choudhary and Esha Malviyas Tum Mere Ho Promises a Beautiful Journey of Love

The teaser for Tum Mere Ho, starring Gurmeet Choudhary and Esha Malviya, showcases a powerful love story set to release on October 23. Gurmeet Ch

These sommeliers are making wine tasting unpretentious with the Viva La Vino festival

The third season of Viva La Vino brings Indian and international labels, and highlights trends such as natural wines and zero proof alcohol. We s

Uttar Pradesh BJP Legislator Chhote Lal Verma Passes Away, Leaders Express Condolences

Chhote Lal Verma, a BJP MLA from Agra, has died from a heart attack, prompting condolences from various political leaders. Uttar Pradesh BJP Legi

Supreme Court reserves orders on Centres plea for two-year window to fix OBC creamy layer policy

Seeking prospective implementation of the verdict, the government said a retrospective reading would have significant consequences for recruitmen

Caught in kitchen garden net, rescued tiger cub returned to the wild in Assam

The three-month-old cub could have wandered into the Assam village after getting separated from its mother because of strong river currents, offi

India-US trade pact 'done and dusted'; execution after India gets competitive advantage: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the US-India bilateral trade agreement is on the verge of completion, showcasing signi

Delhi High Court grants bail to Naga insurgent in money laundering case

Masasasong Ao was arrested in the case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in 2022

Xi Jinping Begins State Visit to the U.S., Welcomed by Donald Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a state visit, warmly welcomed by President Trump and First Lady Melania. Xi Jinping Begin

Veeramanicase: two IPS officers shunted out, placed on compulsory wait

A. Arun,ADGP, Tamil Nadu Police Academy, and N.Kannan, Commissioner of Police,Coimbatore, were at the helm of the Chennai PoliceCommissioneratewh

Legal opinion backs Chandrasekarans reappointment as Tata Sons chairman

While former Supreme Court judges Justice B.N. Srikrishna and Justice Uday U. Lalit opined the casting vote exercised by the chairman of the Tata

Krishna Byre Gowda turns tables on Opposition with Manmohan Singh reference

IRDAI moots changes to distribution, payout norms

A system of rewards, over and above normal commission limits, for sale of products in under-served areas is proposed.

Karnataka teachers welcome proposed law limiting teachers to non-academic activities

CNN, MS NOW reporters regain White House access after judges order

A federal judge has ordered President Trump to lift a ban on three news outlets from the White House. Despite this ruling, reporters from these o

The importance of 'blue-green' infrastructure

As the tragedy in Nepal reminds us, water and forests cannot be taken for granted. This book offers policymakers a practical guide to building re

Bats likely began evolving in Europe 65 million years ago, study finds

Researchers combined genomes from 103 species with 44 fossils to reconstruct the evolutionary history and family tree of bats

Xi Jinping Addresses Welcome Ceremony at the White House

Chinese President Xi Jinping highlights the importance of US-China cooperation during a welcome ceremony hosted by Donald Trump. Xi Jinping Addre

Tata Sons tells Noel Tata Chandrasekaran reappointment was legally valid: Report

Tata Sons has asserted the legal validity of N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as chairman. The company cited legal opinions supporting the decisi

Karnataka willing to share loan waiver burden if Centre announces it: D.K. Shivakumar

Amid a demand by the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal (Secular) for announcement of farm loan waiver by the Karnataka governm

FSSAI proposes draft amendment to ensure only milk-derived products are represented as Paneer

The proposed Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2026 seek to insert a new clause under Regu

Why the RBI may need to move in October

A rate increase would restore some real monetary restraint as inflation expectations rise and growth remains strong

Russia says strikes hit Ukrainian military-linked facilities, vessels

The Ministry said Russian forces later carried out additional strikes on an unspecified logistics centre in Odesa, a drone storage warehouse in N

Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival: A Family Tradition in China

The Mid-Autumn Festival in China emphasizes family gatherings, moon gazing, and the enjoyment of mooncakes, blending tradition with modernity. Ce

21 kg ganja seized near Pudukottai

Google to test AI chips in space with first Project Suncatcher mission

The mission will examine how AI hardware handles radiation, extreme temperatures and cooling challenges in the vacuum of space

Asian Games: Ayush Shetty celebrates bronze, eyes gold in individual event

'Chintan Shivir': Council of Ministers maps strategy for 100 pc saturation of welfare schemes

During the Chintan Shivir, ministers prioritized achieving extensive outreach for government schemes aimed at eligible beneficiaries. Key discuss

Assam Cabinet approves Rules for compulsory Muslim marriage registration

Rules operationalise registration framework stipulated under 2024 law that replaced colonial-era legislation; new law sets age requirements for m

Xi Jinping Arrives in the U.S. for High-Stakes Talks with Donald Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinpings visit to the U.S. marks a significant diplomatic engagement amid ongoing global issues. Xi Jinping Arrives in the U

Banking Needs Stability, Not Strikes

Shivanand Pandit Bank employees across India are expected to go on a three-day strike from September 28 to 30. This comes shortly after a one-day

Conflict would harm both!': Xis blunt message to Trump as US-China talks begin at White House

Conflict would harm both!': Xis blunt message to Trump as US-China talks begin at White House

A better way to fund UPI

UPI's costs could be shared more widely without distorting the incentives to use digital payments

Anthropic says Claude discovers novel enzyme system with CRISPR-like properties

The discovery marks Anthropics first reported result from its biology research as the AI company expands into life sciences

Tourisms 24.9 lakh crore boost

World Tourism Day, observed every year on September 27, highlights the economic and social importance of travel and tourism worldwide. As Indias

Bitcoin is down 55% from its peak - here's why Tom Lee predicts crypto bull run as $15.6 billion options expiry looms

Bitcoin has fallen below $84,000 even as Fundstrats Tom Lee says the crypto bull market is underway. With $15.6 billion in Bitcoin options set to

Credit card spends fall 2.8% to 2.02 trillion in August, shows RBI data

Credit card spending fell to Rs 2.02 trillion in August as online spends declined 7 per cent, while the number of outstanding cards rose to 124.0

Ahead of festivals, Centre cuts import duty on edible oils

The Centre expects that the reduction in BCD on crude edible oils will lower their landed cost and facilitate transmission of the benefit through

35 years of liberalisation: India's workforce remains largely informal

Despite decades of economic reforms, informal and contractual work remains entrenched as weak manufacturing growth, small firms and skill gaps co

China and U.S. Reach Agreements in Eighth Round of Trade Talks

China and the U.S. have reached multiple agreements during the eighth round of trade talks, focusing on economic cooperation and mutual benefits.

Xi Jinping tests Donald Trump with 'Thucydides Trap'

Chinese President Xi Jinping asserted that the US and China should work together to avoid conflict. He emphasized that China's rise does not have

U.S. Ambassador, Indian Army commander witness firing demonstration

The training reflected the ability of the armies to plan, coordinate, and execute complex activities together, while enhancing interoperability a

Govt asks edible oil firms to pass duty cut benefits to consumers

New Delhi:The Food Ministry has asked edible oil companies to pass on the full benefit of lower import duties on cooking oils to consumers. On We

Why India travels

Policy needs to look beyond hotels and airports

IRDAIs major reform agenda to force distributors to completely rethink business models, can impact earnings of banks

The reforms, if implemented, seek to make insurance more affordable and transparent, but raise questions about distribution viability and near-te

World Bank, ADB Promise Funds To Boost Amaravati greenery

The N-10 nursery is spread over 18 acres and currently nurtures more than 5,000 varieties of plants. The CMD said the plants raised at the nurser

CBI Arrests Key Suspect in Mahadev Betting App Scandal

The CBI has arrested Abhishek Kumar, a prime suspect in the Mahadev betting app scam, upon his arrival in Hyderabad from Dubai. CBI Arrests Key S

KTU Syndicate decides against approving proposal for Pro Vice-Chancellor

The V-C had reportedly included on the agenda of the Syndicate meeting a proposalto appoint Biju, a retired Professor of the Mar Athanasius Colle

The many categories of SIRs logical discrepancy list keep voters on toes

Up to 11 distinct categories of logical discrepancies have been identified and applied across various States and Union Territories in the third p

Rayalaseema Set to Become Global Fruit Bowl With World-Class Horticulture Hub

Reviewing the proposed horticulture hub and the impact of El Nio at Secretariat today, the Chief Minister said development works involving nearly

Eight sailors in USS Lincoln group attempted suicide on extended deployment: Navy leader

Inter-State Agent Arrested in Jharkhand SSC Paper Leak Case

An inter-state agent has been arrested in connection with the Jharkhand SSC paper leak case, revealing a broader network of fraud. Inter-State Ag

Perdue Farms invested $300,000 in Chesapeake Conservation in 2023. The project reached 40 farmers and cut Nitrogen, Phosphorus and sediment pollution

A three-year project is helping poultry farmers in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware protect the Chesapeake Bay from farm runoff. Forty farmers

A question of independence

The Election Commission urgently needs internal reform

TG: Government Hospitals To Undergo, Fire, Electrical, Structural Audits Within A Month

Telangana orders fire, electrical and structural safety audits of all government hospitals within a month following the RIMS Adilabad fire.

Telangana Cabinet likely to clear 2 DA instalments on Oct 1

Hyderabad: Following talks with employee representatives of the Joint Action Committee on Wednesday, September 23, the Telangana State Cabinet is

Womens safety needs preventive, sensitive and accountable policing, say experts

Womens safety needs preventive, sensitive and accountable policing, say experts

Forget stocks, property and gold: 'Best investment is' Harsh Goenka shares Warren Buffetts advice on where to put your time & effort

Harsh Goenka shared a video of Warren Buffett explaining why investing in yourself can be more valuable than investing in stocks or money. Buffet

APSRTC suspends 170 services in Vizag due to rains

APSRTC suspends 170 services in Vizag due to rains

Adani To Invest Over Rs 1 Lac Crores in WB by 2035

Industrialist lays foundation for a mega hospital in Kolkata

Sri Lanka's Parliament begins debate on controversial bill on judges' retirement age

It seeks to raise the retirement age of Supreme Court judges from 65 to 67 years, while proposing to increase the number of judges in the appella

Two Arrested in Valsad for Robbing and Injuring Elderly Woman

Two suspects were arrested in Valsad after robbing an elderly woman, injuring her, and stealing valuables worth nearly 7 lakh. Two Arrested in Va

Samjads Half reimagines horror, action, gore and vampire mythology genres | TIFF 2026

Director Samjad and producer Ann Sariga Antony join Meenakshi Shedde at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026 to discuss Half, the Malayal

IIT Student Suicide Row: Parents Go on Hunger Strike, Mid-Sem Exams Deferred

Sahil's parents Ravindra and Sonali Wakode began a hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.

CM sets target of 5 million foreign, 100 million domestic tourists for Kerala

Curtains up on 13th edition of Kerala Travel Mart; B2B event features 383 stalls showcasing the States tourism products; over 3,000 buyers have r

Trump-Xi spectacle! China & US leaders stand side by side for Military & silent drill platoon review

Trump-Xi spectacle! China & US leaders stand side by side for Military & silent drill platoon review

Power supply restored on war footing across rain-hit north coastal districts, says EPDCL chief

APEPDCL Chairman and Managing Director I. Pruthvitej puts the total loss at 251.33 lakh as per preliminary estimates in the districts under the p

Power supply restored on war footing across rain-hit north coastal districts, says EPDCL chief

APEPDCL Chairman and Managing Director I. Pruthvitej puts the total loss at 251.33 lakh as per preliminary estimates in the districts under the p

INS Trishul reaches France for 24th edition of India-France naval exercise Varuna

According to Indian Navy, the exercise will comprise professional engagements both ashore and at sea, including cross-deck visits, operational in

INS Trishul reaches France for 24th edition of India-France naval exercise Varuna

According to Indian Navy, the exercise will comprise professional engagements both ashore and at sea, including cross-deck visits, operational in

Xi says two giant pandas from China will arrive in the coming days at Atlantas zoo

China and the zoo had said in April that Ping Ping, a male, and Fu Shuang, a female, would go to the United States

Dunkin code: Here's how to get the free coffee today, September 24, using the promo code before it runs out

Dunkin' has announced a giveaway of one million free coffees scheduled for September 24, 2026. Customers can redeem their beverages by entering a

GLP-1 users are suing over vision loss: What does the evidence really show?

Dozens of patients have taken legal action against drug manufacturers, filing personal injury lawsuits that allege they were not adequately warne

West Asia crisis not over, potential to escalate further: Oil Minister Hardeep Puri

Oil Minister Hardeep Puri also mentioned that there is interest from outside for investing in Indias refineries though the country does not need

Dorothy crew interview with The Hindu | Karthik Subbaraj | Keerthy Suresh | TIFF 2026

Acclaimed filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj joins actors Keerthy Suresh, Sanand and Rishikanth, alongside producer Guneet Monga, in conversation with Me

Dorothy crew interview with The Hindu | Karthik Subbaraj | Keerthy Suresh | TIFF 2026

Acclaimed filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj joins actors Keerthy Suresh, Sanand and Rishikanth, alongside producer Guneet Monga, in conversation with Me

Roshibina Devi Shines with Silver Medal at 2026 Asian Games

Roshibina Devi wins silver in Wushu at the Asian Games, marking her third medal and showcasing her dedication to sports and academics. Roshibina

Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji To Inaugurate Mysuru Dasara Festivities

Gavimutt pontiff Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji will inaugurate Mysuru Dasara festivities on October 11 at Chamundi Hill.

Rayalaseema To Be Transformed Into A Global Fruit Bowl: CM

Development works involving nearly Rs 1 lakh crore would be taken up under a public-private partnership model: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu

US, Iran explore phased deal to reopen Hormuz, lift economic blockade: Report

Negotiators from the US and Iran are discussing a phased resolution to their ongoing conflict. This approach could involve Iran reopening the Str

Drought damages 62,985 hectares of onion crop in Karnataka; prices remain high

While onions are being sold at 50-55 a kg in the wholesale market, retail prices range between 65 and 70 a kg

Drought damages 62,985 hectares of onion crop in Karnataka; prices remain high

While onions are being sold at 50-55 a kg in the wholesale market, retail prices range between 65 and 70 a kg

CJP gives CEC Gyanesh Kumar 48 hours to resign, threatens nationwide protest over electoral rolls

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation within 48 hours, alleging irreg

Lokesh Pitches AP As Hub For Electronics, Tech, Pharma And Green Industries

Lokesh pitched Andhra Pradesh to global companies for investments in electronics, technology, healthcare, agriculture, pharma and green energy.

Mushtaq Khan dies at 56 after battling cancer, fans remember Welcome actor's iconic roles

According to reports, Mushtaq was battling cancer. He had been admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital in critical condition. He was placed in the