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Gautam Adani Overtakes Mukesh Ambani To Top Hurun India Rich List 2026 With Rs 9.22 Lakh Crore

Houthi rebels gain territory in Yemen, 20th Asian Games begins, and more: The week in 5 charts

Tensions in West Asia deepened with Houthi-Saudi Arabia attacks, Asian Games 2026 began and more last week. Here are graphics explaining these an

Siege Storm, Prokofiev, Winfield, Act Of Kindness and The Archer catch the eye

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Afghan female cyclist wins silver at Asian Games after disguising herself as a man to train

The easy part for Fariba Hashimi was winning a silver medal in the womens cycling road race at the Asian Games

Trump board proposes USD 2.45 bn six-month Gaza recovery plan

Washington: US President Donald Trumps Board of Peace will unveil a six-month, USD 2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza at a meeting of its member

No disagreement with Travancore Devaswom Board, says Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

He says the State government will offer all support to TDB to ensure that the pilgrim season is free of complaints

4 Students Killed, 1 Battling for Life After Being Hit by Rajya Rani Express in Srikakulam

A devastating rail accident claimed the lives of four intermediate (+2) students and left another critically injured in Andhra Pradeshs Srikakula

Yogi Adityanath Hands Over 3,567 Teaching Jobs, Says No 'Saifai Syndicate' Can Rob Meritorious Youth Now

Abhishek Singhvi Alleges election manipulation, targets ruling party

Opposition Attacks Gyanesh Kumar Over Reported ECI Dissent

Opposition leaders on Wednesday stepped up their criticism of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after an Indian Express investigation rep

Karnataka CM responds positively to Telanganas plea on release of water to Jurala project

Ministers, MLAs and officials to meet on Thursday to discuss strategies for optimal utilisation of available water in the Jurala, Bhima, Nettempa

Indias Homegrown AI-Driven Combat Aircraft Completes 100 Flight Hours In Trials

Petrol, diesel margins may jump in Q2FY27, but LPG losses to cap OMC gains: Report

Pakistan Downs 8 Afghan Taliban Drones Amid Border Clashes

Pakistans Army and Air Force shot down eight drones allegedly launched by Afghan Taliban forces, four near Kohat and four near Torkham. Officials

Tardy preparations for Sabarimala pilgrimage season spark growing chorus of protests

Concern over pace of work on the Aravana production plant and delay in procurement of raw materials and arrangement of facilities for devotees. T

ECI sharing differing views reflects pure democracy: BJP

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, September 23, said that reports about three election commissioners sharing differing vi

India Rejects OICs Comments on Jammu and Kashmir as Unfounded

India dismisses the OICs remarks on Jammu and Kashmir as baseless and urges the group to address Pakistans role in terrorism. India Rejects OICs

LPG eKYC deadline nears: How to complete the process and what happens if you dont finish it by October 1

Domestic LPG consumers can complete the eKYC process by visiting their respective gas agency, or do it from home by downloading the required mobi

Hyderabad to host its first Matcha festival this weekend

Matcha is no longer just a cafe trend. The Japanese green tea has found a growing audience among Hyderabads young crowd, with matcha lattes, dess

Water level in Mettur dam stands at 83.49 feet

Yemen's Houthis to target U.S. interests if it supports Saudi-led strikes: Houthi military adviser

While the Yemen civil war predates the U.S.-Iran war by years, renewed fighting in Yemen pits allies of Washington and Tehran against each other

India and Sri Lanka Conclude Joint Naval Exercise SLINEX-26

India and Sri Lanka successfully completed the SLINEX-26 naval exercise, enhancing operational coordination and maritime cooperation. India and S

'Gyaneshgate': Congress attacks CEC, says all his actions enjoy Modi, Shah's support

Congress' Jairam Ramesh called reports of internal differences in the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision exercise as Gyanesh

Delhi to get pink force as cases against women rises in the national capital? LG TS Sandhu orders high-visibility patrolling near schools, metro stations and other vulnerable areas

In a bold move to bolster women's safety, Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu has announced the launch of a specialized 'Pink Force' in Delhi. This ini

IIT-Bombay student death: ACP-rank officer tasked with Crime Branch probe

Police said investigators were examining all possible angles in the case and that the probe was being conducted diligently and impartially

Public Sector Banks, RRBs To Remain Open On Sunday Ahead Of Three-Day Nationwide Strike

Bee theft in Australia: Over 800,000 bees stolen from Queensland farms, beekeepers face heavy losses

Commercial beekeepers in Queenslands Atherton Tablelands are dealing with major losses after dozens of established colonies disappeared from thei

Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital Announces Walk-In Interviews for 35 Senior Resident Positions

Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital is holding walk-in interviews on September 25 for 35 senior resident positions across various departments.

Delhi Court confirms earlier injunctions in Hari Shankar Tibrewal defamation case

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has confirmed its earlier interim injunctions in a civil defamation case concerning businessman Hari Shankar Tibrewal,

How the MSME ODR portal is helping small businesses recover delayed payments

Learn how the MSME ODR portal, run by the Ministry of MSME, helps small businesses recover delayed payments online, with case studies from Telang

Who holds the leverage? Five cards Trump and Xi bring to the table

The anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping on September 24 serves as a platform to confront escalating tensions. Each leader arr

Dolly Partons nephew Bryan Seaver reacts after being fired as estates head of security amid threats allegations; We refuse to be intimidated

Dolly Parton's estate has severed ties with her nephew Bryan Seaver, who previously held the head of security position. We remain unshakably reso

17.79 Lakh new devotees reached Badrinath setting a new record of faith

Under the able leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Char Dham Yatra continues to set new milestones. After Yamunotri and Gangotr

Debagada Police Return 62 Lost Handsets Under

As part of the ongoing Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, the Debagada District Police organised a special Mobile Return Mela at the District Reserve Police L

Ayodhya to Dazzle with 3 Million Lights and Drone Show for Deepotsav 2026

Ayodhyas Deepotsav 2026 will feature 3 million lamps and a spectacular drone show, showcasing cultural heritage and modern technology. Ayodhya to

Came home to spend Ganesh Chaturthi holidays, woman found dead

Hyderabad: An 18-year-old woman, who had come home to spend Ganesh Chaturthi holidays in Telanganas Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, was found dead

Financial sector must fund next gen of enterprises, not just next year's growth: P K Mishra

The Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister P K Mishra said on Wednesday that the financial sector should move beyond financing near-term growt

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India Hits Back at OIC Over Jammu and Kashmir Remarks

India on Wednesday rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir made by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group, saying the group

Kajol mourns Rani Mukerji's mother Krishna Mukerji, says 'One more star gone'

Rani Mukerji's mother, Krishna Mukerji, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, at the age of 75. Yash Raj Films confirmed the news to India TV and

Dhurandhar fame Ayesha Khan to perform in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Ayesha Khan is heading to Hyderabad for a live appearance on October 10. The actress, whose appearance in Dhurandhar and the song Shar

India and EU Likely to Sign Free Trade Agreement by Year-End, Says German Ambassador

The proposed India-EU free trade agreement could be signed by the end of this year, according to Germanys ambassador to India. India and EU Likel

Old Video of Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Shared With Misleading Claim

We found out that the video dates back to 2018 and shares a misleading claim.

SC Hearing on Odisha DGP Appointment Inconclusive; Arguments to Resume Tomorrow

Proceedings in the Supreme Court concerning the selection and appointment process of Odishas Director General of Police (DGP) remained inconclusi

Watch: Apache firepower joins US war machines during India-US drill Yudh Abhyas

Apache attack helicopters of the Indian Army are currently participating in Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 with US forces. This joint exercise is taki

Gyanesh Kumar CEC controversy explained: What's the report that has rocked ECI, what Congress and BJP saying, and Election Commissions clarification

Gyanesh Kumar CEC Row: A report on internal objections within the Election Commission has triggered a political row involving CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

EC-SIR row: BJP rejects 'vote theft' allegations, says polls have been conducted smoothly since 2014

BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Wednesday rejected the Opposition's vote theft allegations against the Election Commission and said ele

Defence ministry signs Rs 811 crore deal with BDL for 160 satellite-guided anti-airfield weapons

The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth Rs 810.79 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited on Wednesday. This contract involves the procurement

KTR urges SC to take suo motu cognizance of concerns over ECI functioning

ECI facing crisis of confidence. Only a top-court-monitored inquiry can restore public trust, says BRS working president

Fire breaks out in a building in Delhi's Kirti Nagar, several fire tenders rushed to spot

A fire broke out in a building in Delhis Kirti Nagar area on Wednesday. The Delhi Fire Service received a call about the blaze at around 4:30 pm,

Indian Mens Badminton Team Secures Bronze at 2026 Asian Games After Semifinal Loss to China

The Indian mens badminton team clinched a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games, following a semifinal defeat to China. Indian Mens Badminton Team

A Canadian student expected to work four or five shifts a week to afford college

Odisha Assembly Adjourned Till 10:30 AM Tomorrow After Ruckus, One Bill Passed in 6-Minute Sitting

Chaotic scenes and intense political uproar paralysed the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Day 2 of the ongoing session, forcing repeated disruptio

Fake RCs, bank NOCs, and seals used to sell cars; 10 vehicles worth 2 crore seized in Bengaluru

The case came to light after a resident of Umar Nagar filed a complaint at the Wilson Garden police station, alleging that he had been cheated in

'Arrest poll panel chief': Mamata demands Bengal repoll amid EC 'SIR split' row

Brigitte Bardots 285 belongings beat a 50,000 estimate, fetching 953,531 at Paris auction

If CEC allowed elections to be rigged its treason: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi

Ms. Vadra said that the issue should not be probed by people who will not conduct a fair investigation

BRICS should work together on transfer pricing as disputes burden developing nations: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the need for BRICS nations to improve collaboration on international taxation. She proposed establ

Hindi-speaking regions emerging as MF's new 'growth engine': Vishal Kapoor

Hindi and regional-language content, digital access and rising financial awareness can help mutual funds deepen their reach beyond major cities

Karnataka to expand food safety drive to street vendors, host national conclave in October

Karnataka's government intends to enhance its food-safety enforcement, concentrating on street-food vendors' hygiene and safe practices. An upcom

PSBs to remain open on Sunday ahead of three-day nationwide bank strike

RBI has approved opening of all bank branches, offices, ATM-linked branches and currency chests on September 27 to prevent a potential five-day d

Congress Leader Sandeep Dikshit Criticizes Shift to Online Classes at Lady Shri Ram College

Sandeep Dikshit questions safety measures after Lady Shri Ram College shifts to online classes following a gang rape incident. Congress Leader Sa

IIT Bombay sets up committee to probe circumstances surrounding Sahil Wakode's suicide

IIT Bombay has established a 10-member committee to investigate the suicide of student Sahil Wakode. This decision follows the student's distress

Scan, pay, collect: Kanaka Durga temple installs Andhra Pradeshs first laddu ATM

The pilot laddu ATM machine at the foot of Indrakeeladri takes UPI payments; the Endowments Commissioner warns devotees against fake puja tickets

US Department of War holds Energy Innovation Expo; showcases latest power generation and transmission technologies

The US Department of War (DOW) held the Energy Innovation Expo which showcased the latest power generation and transmission projects to support t

Why human oversight remains crucial as AI agents become more autonomous

AI agents can browse, shop and make calls for users, but changing websites, unexpected human responses and real-world uncertainty mean human inte

Biennial elections for five MLC Graduate, Teachers seats to be held on October 23

The five seats include Graduate and Teachers constituencies across the Aurangabad, Pune, Nagpur and Amravati divisions

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay conducts surprise inspection at TNDPCL headquarters

Officials of TNDPCL explained to the CM the impact of the spike in electricity demand across the State, the constraints in procuring additional e

Odisha: Malkangiri on red alert as cyclone approaches

Odishas Malkangiri district is on red alert as an approaching cyclone is expected to bring heavy rain. Authorities have activated shelters, deplo

Guwahati school students document 1,517 species in biodiversity survey

Month-long exercise aimed at creating permanent, real-time climate resilience database through student citizen-scientists

Government Approves Over 23,000 Promotions in Last 12 Years, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh

In a recent meeting, Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that the government has approved over 23,000 promotions in the last 12 years to enhance employe

Hope for progress after U.S., Iran hold first shuttle talks in months

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner communicated through mediators on the sidelines of the UN

IIT Bombay panel to investigate student's suicide

Woman freed from father

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday, September 22, freed a Ghaziabad woman from her fathers custody and allowed her to live with her M

Hanuman Ansh enters 2026 global Top 3 club after crossing 366.45 crore

The Neem Karoli Baba biopic has surpassed Yash's Toxic, Ram Charan's Peddi and Vijay's Jana Nayagan worldwide after earning 366.45 crore in 47 da

Qcom emerges as festive advertising hotspot as brands ramp up spending

Qcom advertising is estimated to account for Rs 2,200 crore of festive ad expenditure in 2026, up 50%, as platforms increasingly become product d

India must cut import dependence, make goods competitively at home: Mishra

PM's Principal Secretary flags risks from fragmented global alliances, vulnerable supply chains and rising trade barriers, while calling for stro

Gyanesh Kumar should be jailed; hold repolls in Maharashtra, WB and TN with ballot papers: Uddhav

Mumbai, Sep 23 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar be jailed, citin

India Showcases Namo Bharat Regional Rail Network at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin

Indias Namo Bharat regional rail network is showcased at InnoTrans 2026, highlighting advancements in transportation technology. India Showcases

Awfis launches 100,000 sq ft premium workspace centre in Delhi Aerocity

The Elite by Awfis centre at Prestige Trade Centre offers built-to-suit and ready-to-move-in spaces, targeting GCCs and large enterprise occupier

X launches Cashtag Trading Programme with Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini and Other Platforms: Benefits and use

X (formerly known as Twitter and now owned by Elon Musk) just rolled out its new Cashtag Partner Program in the US, taking its Cashtag feature to

Indian Saints Welcome Italys Burqa Ban Proposal, Advocate for Similar Law in India

Saints in Haridwar applaud Italys proposal to ban burqas and veils, urging similar legislation in India for womens rights and safety. Indian Sain

Duty-free shops must follow domestic laws

Three people killed in as many conflicts with elephants in Assam

The two incidents in Sonitpur district were reported from the Dhekiajuli area, about 130 km northeast of Guwahati; the Karbi Anglong incident occ

Indias shrimp exports up 1% in July, cross 80,000-tonne mark

Exports during the first seven months of CY26 reached 4,55,489 tonnes, reversing the marginal decline in H1, says a InCred Research report

PM Modis Government Operates Like an Innovation Lab, Says Report

PM Modis recent cabinet retreat highlights innovative governance strategies that aim to enhance bureaucratic efficiency and community engagement.

BJD Team to Visit Kapilash to Ascertain Facts of Tourist Harassment Incident

In the wake of a disturbing incident involving the alleged harassment and assault of a young tourist couple, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Nave

Sebi plans review of merchant banking rules, IPO cost structure soon

Markets regulator will also review ICDR norms, including price bands and advertising requirements, as it seeks to simplify processes and lower pu