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Crude surge, insurance reforms trigger 1.7% market slide

With global yields remaining elevated and commodity prices showing renewed strength, market sentiment is likely to remain cautious in the immedia

Irdai's distribution reforms may disrupt insurance growth in near term

Proposed commission cuts could trigger broker consolidation and squeeze bancassurance, while tighter expense limits may put additional pressure o

3,540 kg of ration rice seized, salesman suspended in Ramanathapuram

China, U.S. reach consensus on multiple economic and trade issues: Chinese Commerce Ministry

He Yadong, a Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman, told the media in Beijing that the two countries economic and trade teams recently held their e

Salem Mayor demands action against Corporation Commissioner; writes letter to T.N. Governor

Streams, rivulets swell in North Andhra, motorists stranded

Officials deployed emergency teams to clear roads and restore connectivity; initiated measures to improve water drainage and regulate traffic mov

Deep depression wreaks havoc in North Andhra; heavy rain leaves four dead, many areas flooded

More rain forecast as weather system is likely to weaken into depression; Parvatipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam districts worst-hit; parts of coasta

CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case: Kerala Police issue formal orders appointing SIT

The investigators face the challenge of independently verifying the material provided by the ED and gathering corroborating evidence.

Councillor Sugathansbrother arrested for alleged trespass on murder case witness house

Minister flags off 26 new BS-VI buses in Salem

Efforts on to increase personal loan ceiling to 3 lakh, says Tamil Nadu Minorities Economic Development Corporation Chairman

Watchman found dead in Bengaluru

Google plans first test of AI chips in space under Project Suncatcher

Sept 24 (Reuters) Alphabets Google said on Thursday it will launch a prototype satellite next week in its first in-orbit test of Project Suncatc

Banks need to recognise tech risk as 1st-order enterprise risk: RBI Dy Guv Jain

He noted that technology is now embedded in almost every critical banking function, from core banking and payments to customer onboarding, credit

Heavy rain inundates several parts of Vizag; normal life disrupted

Tree-fall incidents were reported across Visakhapatnam as heavy rain inundated low-lying colonies, damaging infrastructure and disrupting traffic

Four State transport corporations facing 8,000 crore in losses, says Karnataka Minister

Karnatakas four State-run transport corporations are collectively facing losses of around 8,000 crore and are struggling to pay salaries, Transpo

Echo of row in ECI: Protest in Mandya seeking Gyanesh Kumars resignation, SC urged to take suo moto cognisance

Modi, Shah should be investigated for vote theft conspiracy, says Rahul; asks CEC to become approver

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) threatens a nationwide agitation, Jantar Mantar 2.0, if CEC Gyanesh Kumar does not step down within 48 hours

18th IDSFFK to open with A Fox Under a Pink Moon

Government will take steps to lift construction ban in Idukki, says Keralam Minister

Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar says the Keralam government will remove hurdles regarding the felling of trees grown by farmers on title deed (pa

Water quality monitoring system in railway stations strengthened, says Madurai Division

Water supplied at railway stations is being regularly tested for residual chlorine, bacteriological and chemical parameters as per the prescribed

Interarch Building Solutions to invest 300 crore for heavy steel plant expansion inNellore

TheNoida-basedpre-engineered steel construction company opens anew heavy structural steel manufacturing facility in 20 acre-landatAthivaramIndust

Ozempic & Wegovy maker Novo looks to expand India portfolio through investments in new technologies

The company is accessing different platforms to look for innovations that can personalise diabetes and obesity treatments

Senior IPS officer A. Arun transferred; placed in Vacancy Reserve amid Veeramani POSCO case

The transfer comes amid controversy over police inaction in a POCSO complaint involving Gem Granites owner Veeramani

Sugar mill workers stage protest in Dharmapuri

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Festive Rush Relief: Special Trains Announced for Durga Puja and Diwali 2026

East Coast Railway announces Puja Special Trains on PuriSantragachi and ShalimarKhurda Road routes for Durga Puja and Diwali 2026. Check timings,

Applications for 12 GW data centre capacity under scrutiny by State govt.: Sridhar Babu

Alleged fake UPI payment: suspect arrested

Police suspect the accused was involved in several similar fake UPI payment frauds across Keralam

India plans for 26.3 GW data centre load as AI growth reshapes power strategy

Demand response, new green tariffs could marry surging computing load with Indias clean-energy build-out as AI data centres add 26.3 GW

Donald Trump welcomes Xi Jinping to Washington looking for a trade win

For Trump, who relishes ceremony and prizes his ties with powerful leaders, the visit is as much a matter of national prestige as an opportunity

Azhagiyamandapam junction revamped to ease traffic congestion

Heavy rains? No problem! 630kg Ganesh laddu auction held via Zoom

Andhra Pradesh: Heavy rains lashed several places in Andhra Pradesh, disrupting normal life. But that did not stop devotees from bidding in a Gan

Climate risks may widen India's milk demand-supply gap, says CII paper

Milk production growth has slowed to 3.5-3.7 per cent, while climate risks could raise procurement costs, squeeze margins and affect value-added

Court reserves ruling on Anto Augustines anticipatory bail plea

Case relates to the alleged multi-crore fraud behind the failed bid to bring Argentina football team led by Lionel Messi to Keralam

MCC to host weekly cultural evening at Rajaji Park amphitheatre

Karnataka HC notice to ECI on plea seeking prosecution of Srirangapatna MLA Bandisidde Gowda for for alleged non-disclosure of assets in election affidavit

GMC deploys 3,000 workers to tackle heavy rain in Guntur

Pumpsets deployed to clear the water stagnation and restore traffic movement; the civic body has kept earthmovers and tree-cutting machines ready

Rough weather alert: safety measures in place in Kozhikode to mitigate natural calamities

Authorities direct local bodies and village officers to evacuate people from vulnerable areas to safer locations or relief camps

Noted psychiatrist Anand Pandurangi is no more

Noted psychiatrist and Karnataka Rajyotsava awardee Anand Pandurangi, 74, died at a private hospital in Dharwad in the early hours of Thursday

KPCC issues notice to SUDA chairman H.S. Sundaresh

BRS teams visit Genco thermal power plants, inspect coal stocks

Party leaders allege sale of quality coal to other States, while supplying low quality to Genco plants

Lokayukta traps Village Administrative Officer and private aide for accepting bribe in Kalaburagi district

Five held, including printing press owner, in fake receipts scam case in Ramanathapuram; DVAC seizes 36,250 in cash

Shaque Trust No One Review: Seven episodes, too many mysteries and a thriller that loses focus

Some stories leave an impact not because of their twists, but because of the emotion with which they begin. The pain of being separated from your

Medical college students union in Kozhikode objects to appointment of acting HoD

Union functionaries claim that the faculty member proposed for the post had earlier been accused of mentally harassing PG students

If you want to make a name, big runs matter: Aaryavir Sehwag

The US tariff threat poses a challenge, but Indias interests come first: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

businessline Editor Raghuvir Srinivasan speaks with the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Changemaker Awards 2026.

Indias 7% growth run faces capital, investment and judicial hurdles

India can no longer rely on either a growth differential or interest rate differential to attract foreign capital, says RBI MPC Member Saugata Bh

Insurance distributors bleed as Irdai proposes sharp commission cuts

PB Fintech plunged 36 per cent and Turtlemint fell 20 per cent as analysts warned proposed commission cuts in health, term and motor insurance co

India, Mauritius to discuss expanding product coverage under economic cooperation agreement

Second meeting of high powered joint trade committee to also discuss trade impediments, bilateral recognition arrangement of standards, MRAs for

Man puts phone underwater to film Ganpati idol during Ganesh Visarjan, the result is magical

A Ganeshvisarjan video is winning the internet over for a surprisingly simple reason. Instead of capturing the immersion from above, a man decide

Upalokayukta visits taluk hospital in Belagavi district, flags several issues

Sakrebailu Elephant Camp to open for visitors on September 26

CPI(M) seeks comprehensive relief package for drought-hit farmers in Andhra Pradesh

The party demands that drought be declared a national calamity and 1 lakh crore released as relief

BJP hails SC verdict on Danam Nagender case

Gen Z opens its wallet for festivals, but keeps its research hat on: Report

Family remains at the heart of festive spending, accounting for 74% per cent of gifting, while self-gifting has also emerged as a significant par

We have to gain something out of these friendlies: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Govt Announces Rs 5 Lakh Ex Gratia For Tekkali Train Accident Victims

Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu announced the assistance on behalf of the government: Reports

Rs 5K Bribe for a Drought Cheque: Baragada Clerk Gets 4 Years in Jail

A farmer seeking drought compensation did not just wait for a government cheque. He was asked to pay for it. The Special Judge, Vigilance, Baraga

Syndicate member criticises union election reforms in Calicut varsity

Panel report on proposed election rule reforms was presented as an out-of-agenda item without prior circulation to members, says the member

Collector directs officials to fast-track industrial growth in Sri Sathya Sai district

Addressing a meeting, Shyam Prasad warns officials against keeping Single Desk Portal applications pending and instructs all line departments to

NSE lists 2% higher at 1,818 as BSE turnover more than doubles

NSE stock alone accounts for 9,483 crore, nearly a third of BSEs 29,672-crore turnover

AI conversation now focused on returns from deployment: Google executive

Companies are increasingly seeking measurable returns from AI investments as the focus shifts from experimentation and scaling to value, security

Mospi secy calls for breaking data silos, keeping AI tied to verified data

Mospi Secretary Saurabh Garg said data should flow freely across ministries and states, while AI-generated inferences must remain grounded in ver

India tech funding rises 7% to $10.3 billion in 9M 2026

Seed funding fell 37% to $698M, while early-stage funding rose 27% to $4.2B and late-stage held roughly steady at $5.4B

Interarch Opens Heavy Structural Steel Plant at Attivaram

Spread across about 20 acres, the Phase-I facility has 25,000 square meters of built-up area and an initial production capacity of 25,000 tonnes

India Considers Ban on Analog Cheese Production and Sales Nationwide

The FSSAI proposes a nationwide ban on analog cheese to protect consumers and ensure food safety. Public feedback is being sought. India Consider

DGP Alok Kumar visits Hassan Prison

Nifty hits over five-month low as banks, NBFCs slide amid high oil prices

Nifty suffers its steepest single-day fall since July 8 as Brent crude nears $105 a barrel and selling in banks and NBFCs intensifies

Guarantee schemes trigger war of words in Karnatakas Legislative Council

A war of words broke out between the ruling Congress and the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party members in the Karnataka Legislative Council over

Asian Games: Seema Kumari wins bronze in 10,000m; Asha Ilango finishes fourth

Indian athlete Seema Kumari secured a bronze medal in the women's 10,000m final at the Asian Games. Asha Ilango finished fourth in women's triple

Karnataka: 16-Year-Old Student Dies After Parents Object To Her Dancing

Police are investigating the teenager's death, while her family says they suspect nobody in the incident.

Put unripe tomatoes stem-side up in a paper bag with a few holes: The setup may help them ripen by keeping ethylene close to the fruit

Harvested tomatoes can continue to ripen thanks to the ethylene gas they emit. For the best results, arrange them in a paper bag with ventilation

Collector reviews flood situation, directs officials to step up relief measures

Notorious red sanders smuggler shot, nabbed in Kadapa operation

Named in 99 cases, Simpathi Jakeer, has allegedly attacked police 80 times in the past; refusing to surrender, he tried to stab the officials wit

US jobless claims fall to 197,000, lowest since July

Washington: Fewer people applied for US unemployment benefits last week, as US jobless claims remain at historically low levels as most Americans

Sahrdaya College in Thrissur marks silver jubilee with three-day celebrations

IEDC Summit 2026 to bring student innovators and entrepreneurs to Kodakara campus on September 28

Karnataka HC upholds land acquisition to protect DRDOs Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics project area

MCC will declare 100 mts radius of Central Market building as no vending, no parking zone, says its Commissioner

Keralams 247 specialty care rollout falters amid political pushback

The Health Departments push to run 247 specialty care in general and district hospitals is faltering, with Punalur taluk hospital the only pilot

Researchers decipher how preservatives take down bacteria to enable smarter preservation

The findings provide important insights into how preservative performance can be optimised for different formulation conditions

Iran Warns War Could Spread to Indian Ocean if US Attacks Again

Yemen's Houthis, fighting Saudi-backed government forces, recently took control of the Red Sea coastline, tightening their grip on the strategic

Ten months on, implementation challenges still exist in the labour codes transition, says GT Bharat

State-level rule-making and ongoing central-state coordination remain crucial as digital capabilities and worker awareness lag

ICAR-CMFRI Clarifies Atlantic Ocean Tuna Parasite Findings Do Not Apply to Indian Waters

ICAR-CMFRI reassures consumers that Indian seafood is safe to eat, urging the public not to avoid local fish over isolated parasite reports from

Protest over deplorable condition of roads in Mysuru

Hyderabad, Brussels Airports sign pact to strengthen air cargo

Hyderabad: Th Hyderabad and Brussels Airport signed an MoU on Thursday, September 24, to strengthen air cargo connectivity between Hyderabad and

Odisha Opens Door to Nuclear Power, Six Sites Under Study

The nuclear push in Odisha comes against the backdrop of the Centre's ambitious plans to expand India's nuclear power capacity. The country curre

Australia-A faces a daunting task on the final day

The visitor needs 308 more runs with eight wickets in hand on a tricky surface to win the first Test