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CPI-M Polit Bureau Orders Major Reshuffle in Kerala Leadership Amid Organizational Crisis

The CPI-M Polit Bureau has initiated a significant reshuffle in Keralas leadership following electoral setbacks and organizational challenges. CP

Firefighters recount battle with heat, smoke at Dallupura godown

Eatery owner held in T.N. for controversial banner on Lord Vinayaka

Maharashtra Launches Mahakhanij 2.0 to Combat Mineral Theft and Enhance Transparency

Maharashtras Chief Minister unveils Mahakhanij 2.0, a digital portal aimed at improving mineral management and transparency in the state. Maharas

Power discom is still heavily reliant on Tamil Nadu governments financial support

In the 14 years since 2013-14, the government aid, both in the form of tariff subsidy and grants, has accounted for 2.55 lakh crore

Decoding Indias GDP base revision

A major driver of the revision in nominal GDP in the case of India is the improved measurement of Indias unincorporated services sector

Labout Dept. asserts that night-shift safeguards for women employees is covered under OSH Rules

Following an outcry from KITU, the Karnataka Labour Department has clarified that the safety conditions relating to women employees that were ear

Lessons from Indias smallholder farmers

India is an important voice in the Global Souths rural development conversation

Meet Jeanette Vizguerra, the Mexican immigrant who defied ICE, found church sanctuary, made Times 100 Most Influential People list and won the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award

Jeanette Vizguerra arrived in the US from Mexico in 1997 and went on to become a prominent immigrant rights activist in Colorado. Her decades-lon

'Are you ready to shut up?': Grassley interrupts as Patel-Booker clash over FBI chief's girlfriend

Oman Confirms Attack on Oil Tanker, Rescue Operations Underway for Crew Members

An oil tanker attack near Oman has led to a rescue operation for the crew, with two members still missing. Oman Confirms Attack on Oil Tanker, Re

MMC, Rotary Club provide five pink autos to women

IIT Palakkad researchers develop sensors for faster heparin monitoring

Accurate dosing of heparin, an anticoagulant used in cardiac surgery, dialysis etc., is important because too little of it can lead to clotting,

Winners of Maya Kannan Janmashtami Contest 2026 felicitated

India and UAE Discuss Strengthening Parliamentary Cooperation

Indian Speaker Om Birla meets UAE Ambassador Abdullah Saif Al Nuaimi to enhance parliamentary ties and bilateral cooperation. India and UAE Discu

CM, LoP lock horns over Assembly Session schedule

Sharma calls 5- sittings a mockery; Omar defends decision Srinagar, Sep 15:Setting the stage for a stormy session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assemb

Rain, thundershowers likely in J

Jammu Tawi, Sep 15:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally cloudy weather with brief spells of rain, thundershowers and gusty winds at m

Experts Advocate for India-China Partnership Amidst Border Disputes

Experts suggest India and China should prioritize partnership over rivalry to boost trade and resolve border issues. Experts Advocate for India-C

Asian Games set for liftoff but will everyone have a bed?

More than 17,000 competitors and officials are expected at the continent's biggest sporting spectacular, which takes place in Nagoya and the wide

9 drone intrusions reported along IB in 2025-26: Report

Jammu Tawi, Sep 15:Annual report of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed that at least nine incidents of drone intrusions were reported alo

Man accused in murder case hacked to death

The police suspect that the killing could have been the result of a previous enmity

Supreme Court rejects ex-NSE chief Chitra Ramkrishna's 'public duty' plea in co-location case

The Supreme Court rejected Chitra Ramkrishna's appeal regarding the NSE co-location case. This decision allows a Delhi court to proceed with the

Police detain MLA Mehraj, produce him before Court

Jammu Tawi, Sep 15:Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Jammu and Kashmir president and Doda MLA Mehraj Malik was detained by Doda Police on Tuesday and produce

India is destined to rise in a very turbulent world, says Jaishankar

India is destined to rise in a turbulent world, facing demanding diplomatic challenges. External affairs minister S Jaishankar outlined six key i

15,933 dengue cases, nine deaths in T.N. so far this year, says Health Minister

Tanker hit by projectile near Strait of Hormuz was operating in dark mode

Photos of the ship from September 13 indicate that the engine room was attacked and damaged by the projectile; the tanker had 25 crew members on

Waris Pathan Urges Against Political Color in Disha Salian Case, Critiques UCC

Waris Pathan addresses the Disha Salian case, UCC, and various social issues, urging for justice and respect for diversity in India. Waris Pathan

Tambaram Corporation Commissioner put on compulsory wait after tender violation

Former AC Revenue Jammu booked for transferring Gair Mumkin Khad

Jammu Tawi, Sep 15:The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), J&K, has registered an FIR against former Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), Jammu and four p

How to clean dusty curtains without taking them down? Try these simple and affordable home cleaning tricks

Cleaning dusty curtains while they remain in place is both practical and effective. Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to lift off dust

Man electrocuted, nine others injured in Ranipet

The deceased was a resident of Arumbakkam village

Army GOC reviews security, counter-terrorism ops

Jammu Tawi: General Officer Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps Lieutenant General P K Mishra on Tuesday visited operational locations in the

Udhayanidhi condemns TVK-led govt. over attempt to paralyse High Level Committee on Union-State Relations

The Committee was constituted during the previous M.K. Stalin-led DMK govt.; the LoP in T.N. Assembly claimed that the present govt. has created

88 dead, 1,000 injured in 699 accidents in 4 districts of Jammu this year; over 8,000 riders fined

Jammu Tawi: With 88 people killed and over 1,000 injured in road accidents across Kathua, Samba, Rajouri and Poonch during the first seven months

Delhi High Court raps ITAT over Patanjali tax appeals; cites 'undue haste' and 'non-application of mind' in proceedings

The Delhi High Court criticized the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal for its procedural lapses. The tribunal's actions in a Patanjali Ayurved tax ca

Football: As Ballon d'Or vote nears, stars campaign for the award

The trophy will be presented on October 26, while the final sprint began on September 8 when France Football, the award organiser, released the l

DGP CV Anand Felicitates Police Shooters For Bagging 15 Medals In Two Meets

In the XII Telangana Shooting Championship, held at the HCU-SATG shooting range, Gachibowli, the police contingent won 11 medals four gold, three

BNP Government of Bangladesh reviews 101 pacts signed with India

Dhaka is reviewing one hundred and one agreements signed with New Delhi. Bureaucrats trained in India over the past decade may face scrutiny. The

AIUDF Names Badaruddin Ajmal as Candidate for Nagaon By-Election, Setting Stage for Triangular Contest

The AIUDF has announced Badaruddin Ajmal as its candidate for the Nagaon by-election, intensifying the competition with BJP and Congress. AIUDF N

Jagan Asks Naidu To Take Responsibility for Alleged DSC-2025 Scam

He further said, N. Chandrababu Naidu Garu, fairness is not n option; it is a duty! Dont you feel their hard work deserts fairness and future acc

Helipad, waiting lounge to come up in Poonch

Jammu Tawi: A helipad and waiting lounge will be built at Qasab village in Mendhar sector of Poonch district, with Jal Shakti Minister Javed Ahme

Hyderabad: Cybercrimes Against Children Double in Telangana

Telangana registered 72 cybercrimes against children in 2024, twice the 36 recorded in 2023.

BRICS Emerges as a Voice for the Global South, Says Former Diplomat Sudhir T. Deore

Former diplomat Sudhir T. Deore highlights BRICS as a platform for the Global South, emphasizing its growing influence and unity. BRICS Emerges a

Introduction of MDR on large value transactions to strengthen UPI's long-term sustainability: RBI

RBI further said a fair and appropriate distribution of MDR across ecosystem participants will support continued investment in technology, infras

Liquor Traders Move HC Against Differential Renewal Fee for Toddy Tappers

The petitioners contended that the differential fee structure was discriminatory and sought the courts intervention.

2 Kuki-Zo women killed in Manipur's Tamenglong

Two Kuki-Zo women were killed while working on their farms in Manipur's Tamenglong district. Several farmhouses were also set ablaze during the i

Kolkata Police Volunteers to Wear Saffron Uniforms During Durga Puja

Kolkata Police volunteers will don saffron uniforms during Durga Puja to enhance visibility and comfort while ensuring public safety. Kolkata Pol

Kishan Reddy Accuses Congress, BRS of Suppressing Liberation Day

At a separate event, former Governors Bandaru Dattatreya and Ch. Vidyasagar Rao, Malkajgiri MP Etala Rajender, BJP spokesperson P.L. Srinivas and

Freddie Freeman listed his $7.8 million LA home for nearly $9 million; after multiple cuts, it sold for just $6.45 million

Freddie Freeman and his wife sold their Studio City home. The property was purchased for over seven million dollars. It was later sold for six po

35 yrs of liberalisation: Tax system makes progress, but reforms unfinished

India's tax system has come a long way since 1991, but simplifying GST, clearing tax disputes and improving taxpayer services remain key prioriti

Rajnath Singh: Cos investing in emerging tech today will be leaders of tomorrow

Defence minister Rajnath Singh encouraged companies to invest in new technologies. He highlighted that technological leadership secures strategic

Six States, UT sign Kishau multipurpose project agreement; CM Sukhu hails major victory for Himachal

The project will come up on the Tons river along the Uttarakhand-Himachal Pradesh border

Meet the young inventors aged 6 to 18 who turned unusual ideas into real toy and game prototypes and competed for industry recognition at the 2025 Young Inventor Challenge

The 2025 Young Inventor Challenge celebrated creativity and innovation among young creators ages 6 to 18. Held during the Chicago Toy & Game Fair

Powerful Motivational Quote of the day by Matthew McConaughey: Life is a verb. We never get to... Inspiring life lessons from the Oscar-winning actor on self-doubt, struggle, acceptance, resilience, failure, personal growth and finding the next right thing

Quote of the day by Matthew McConaughey: Matthew McConaugheys quote, Life is a verb, point to a simple truth: we are never finished becoming who

US seeks details of India's rice stocks used for Ethanol output

The United States has sought details from India on the use of rice for ethanol production. Washington has alleged that Indias rice stocks exceed

Nitish Reddy Shines as India Secures T20 Series Victory Against Afghanistan

Nitish Reddy takes 3 wickets, earning Player of the Match as India beats Afghanistan in T20 series, showcasing his comeback from injury. Nitish R

Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh seeks doubling of EPF wage ceiling as wages rise

The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh seeks to double the wage ceiling for mandatory Employees' Provident Fund coverage. This trade union also wants increa

Dr P. Srihari Appointed RCI Director In Hyderabad

After joining DRDL Hyderabad, he worked on interceptor missile systems, including the divert and attitude control system.

In 1908, a cowboy checking flood damage spotted giant bones in a New Mexico arroyo; the site later helped overturn accepted ideas about Americas earliest inhabitants

George McJunkins remarkable discovery of ancient bison bones and spear points in New Mexico provided compelling evidence for the existence of ear

Election Commission yet to decide on TMC symbol dispute as West Bengal bypoll nominations close today

The Election Commission of India has not yet decided on the Trinamool Congress symbol row. Nominations for the West Bengal bypolls close today, S

Bill Gates $132 million Xanadu 2.0 was meant to use rare old-growth timber, but a tiny owl changed his mansion plans and led him to use reclaimed wood instead

Bill Gates $132 million Xanadu 2.0 was originally planned with high-quality old-growth timber, but concerns over the threatened northern spotted

Omar praises Indias foreign policy over Brics mention of Pahalgam, slams Centre on UCC

Jammu and Kashmir' chief minister Omar Abdullah commended Indias diplomatic achievements at the recent Brics summit. He highlighted the group's u

Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Delhi HC seeks report from RML hospital on hotel owners health

Bharat Kumar Kuthati Appointed as High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago

Bharat Kumar Kuthati has been appointed as Indias next High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, enhancing diplomatic relations. Bharat Kumar Kut

TG Records Highest Inflation In The Country At 6.27%

According to the latest provisional CPI data released by the National Statistics Office on Tuesday, Telangana's rural areas recorded particularly

Bag With Explosives Found in APSRTC Bus

A preliminary inquiry indicated that the bags may have been mixed up as they were of the same size and colour and had been placed next to each ot

Rescued baby orangutans get health check-up after one develops fever

The orangutans, generally found in the wild in Borneo and Sumatra, were rescued from a forest in Odisha's Balasore district on September 8, trigg

Asian Games Hockey: PR Sreejesh backs Indian men's team to retain gold medal

India, who won bronze at the Paris Olympics, will have a chance to qualify for the 2028 Games by winning the Asian Games title, but Sreejesh beli

Badruddin Ajmal to contest Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll on October 6, eyes Lok Sabha return after 2024 defeat

Badruddin Ajmal is set to run in the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election scheduled for October 6. After experiencing a prior electoral loss, he is hopef

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US Congressman names India, China in Russia Sanctions Bill

US lawmakers are considering tariffs on Russia's oil trading partners, including India. One amendment proposes 100% tariffs on countries like Ind

Afghanistans Captain Reflects on T20 Series Loss to India

Afghanistans captain Ibrahim Zadran discusses the teams shortcomings after a T20 series defeat against India, emphasizing the need for improvemen

People Fear UPI Fee Will Bring Cash Back

Merchants felt that people might go back to cash transactions.

ED to fast-track 10 big PMLA cases in each region

The Enforcement Directorate aims to expedite money-laundering trials within eight months. Zonal offices will identify key cases for accelerated p

CPI alleges vote deletions in A.P. SIR

No alliance with BJP ahead of 2028 assembly polls, says KT Rama Rao

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has officially stated it will not ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while expressing support for a del

Genuine Concerns Over Artificial Intelligence Should Be Heeded

Bring in regulation to curb uncertainly about our future in AI Age By Anjan Roy Theres nothing artificial about the concern over what devastatio

Goods exports up 26% in August, trade deficit eases: Engineering, petroleum products, chemicals and textiles lead shipments; US remains top market

Indias goods exports surged in August, driven by robust global demand, while the trade deficit narrowed to a five-month low as imports declined.

Slain CM aide's mother Hasirani Rath is BJP's Nandigram face for West Bengal bypoll

Hasirani Rath, mother of a slain former aide, is the BJP candidate for Nandigram. She aims for a victory margin exceeding one lakh votes in the u

WTO cites India-EFTA trade deal as unilateral mechanism to achieve market access outcome

Trade agreements beyond the multilateral trading system can also offer examples whereby unilateral enforcement mechanisms have been tailored to t

India's exports to US rise 21.83% in Aug; shipments to China jump 52.35%

The inbound shipments rose 17 per cent to USD 12.77 billion from China and by 65.78 per cent to USD 5.97 billion from the US, according to the mi

Telangana HC Directs States Response on Residential School Teaching

PIL challenges supervised study hours and deployment of teachers for hostel duties

Yashwant Sinha Criticizes Center Over Uniform Civil Code Ahead of 2029 Elections

Former Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha accuses the BJP of inciting communal tensions with the Uniform Civil Code ahead of the 2029 elections. Yas

Boosting Soil Microbes through Natural Farming

Dr. Parveen Kumar* Today marks the anniversary of a historic letter sent by Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek to the Royal Society of Londo

Engineers Day observed at Andhra University

WTITC, Sharjah Government Sign Technology Partnership

WTITC and Sharjah's SRTIP sign an MoU to connect Sharjah's research ecosystem with the global Telugu tech community for innovation and growth.

UPI charges explained: Who pays, who doesnt and what it means for you | FAQs

After nearly six years of fully free UPI payments, a new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will apply to certain transactions from October 15 , after

Melbourne student Angus Liddell wins Young Citizen of the Year after $10K fundraiser

18-yr-old Agniveer aspirant collapses after endurance run, dies

District Collectors Discuss Rural Water Supply Initiatives at Drinking Water Dialogue

District collectors convened to enhance the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission and share best practices for rural water supply. District Co