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Clashes, heightened security mark final days of DUSU campaigning

Power cuts have become the norm in State: Anbumani Ramadoss

The PMK president said the reason for the power cuts is that the Tamil Nadu government has not made adequate arrangements for electricity to meet

Federal Reserve hikes key rate for first time in three years, defying Trump demands for cut

The move comes as Americans are already struggling with high costs for groceries, gas, and housing. Affordability has taken on a leading role in

IIA Kerala chapter office-bearers to assume office on September 19

Veteran actor Anant Nag to receive Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2024

Nag made his cinema debut with 1973 Kannada movie Sankalpa and gradually became an integral part of the parallel cinema there in the 1970s and 19

Govt holds firm on UPI MDR as Opposition mounts pressure for rollback

Finance Ministry rejects claims of US pressure behind UPI MDR, as Opposition parties and trader groups demand reconsideration of the new merchant

Burglars decamp with 20 sovereigns of gold, 60,000 cash from farmers house in Tiruvannamalai

Superintendent of Police (SP) M. Sudhakar formed special teams to nab the culprits

VCK joined the alliance for Ministerial post: Premallatha

From dancing to playing poker, is there anything fruit fly brain can't do?

For years, researchers worked to develop sophisticated imaging techniques to map the connections within the nervous systems of various organisms.

GCC to procure 260 tonnes of bituminous cold mix ahead of Northeast monsoon

The procurement comes amid complaints about damaged roads and delays in road relaying work. The mix will be used to fix potholes on bus route and

PM Modi-Egyptian President Sisi BRICS meet focused on Mecca Pact and its impact

Egyptian President el-Sisi and Indian Prime Minister Modi discussed the Mecca Pact. They also explored widening their strategic partnership durin

Something finally clicks for 4 Chinese Zodiac signs on September 17, and the timing could change everything

The Wood Horse Receive Day highlights the idea that progress does not always require more effort. Sometimes, the shift comes after you have done

Manoj Jarange Patil advances Mumbai march, dares government to stop him

Manoj Jarange Patil plans to arrive in Mumbai ahead of his protest for OBC reservation, challenging the government to intervene. He has issued a

TechnoSport signs MoU with IIT-Delhi

Indian man in Dubai jail, father seeks MEA help

Hyderabad: An Indian man was in a Dubai jail, prompting his father to seek help from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as the family remaine

He needed it more than me: Uttarakhand man gifts new Adidas shoes to delivery partner working in slippers

In Uttarakhand, a thoughtful man spotted a delivery worker braving the rain without proper footwear. From his balcony, he called out and decided

US Federal Reserve raises interest rate by 25 bps to 3.75-4% range

It's the first policy shift under the new Fed chief, who took office in late May after being selected by Trump with an expectation that he would

'Reforms Utsav': Centre plans 1,639 events to celebrate 1,300 reforms

Centre plans a three-month 'Reforms Utsav' from October 2 to showcase more than 1,300 reforms through over 1,600 nationwide outreach events

The missing pillar of Swachh Bharat: Citizen behaviour

A government can deploy sanitation workers, procure waste collection vehicles, and install public bins. It cannot place a cleaner behind every ci

The battle for shelf space: How reforms ramped up competition in FMCG

India's FMCG market evolves from global-brand dominance to fierce local, regional and digital competition

Congress Leaders Back MDR Framework for UPI Transactions Amid Criticism of New Fees

Congress leaders support a structured MDR for UPI transactions while opposing new fees on high-value payments. Congress Leaders Back MDR Framewor

Water bills to rise by 5 pc annually as HMWSSB looks to recover revenue

Hyderabad:People in Hyderabad will now have to pay more for water, with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) set t

Prime Minister Modi to Inaugurate Semicon India 2026 in New Delhi

Prime Minister Modi will launch Semicon India 2026, focusing on semiconductor innovation and collaboration from September 17-19. Prime Minister M

Undertrial Prisoner Dies at Malkangiri Hospital; Family Resorts to Protest

Tension gripped the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) in Malkangiri after another undertrial prisoner was declared dead, prompting relatives t

Meet Moziah Bridges, the 12-year-old Memphis entrepreneur who turned his love of sewing into a bow-tie business generating around $150,000 in sales while giving back to children in his community

Moziah Bridges began making bow ties at age 9 after developing a strong interest in fashion and sewing. With guidance from his grandmother, he le

Keralam to support new medical device parks, fast-track approvals, says CM V.D. Satheesan

Government is moving towards a 'single door, single document, single approval' system for new industrial projects, with amendments being made to

VITs graVITas tech fest to begin on September 18

The fest will feature a total of 227 events, with more than 40,000 students expected to participate

Old Census town criteria will not capture Indias urbanisation, Ministry tells House panel

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs says the four-decade-old definition ignores economic change, regional diversity and peri-urban growth; parl

In 1988, Jamie Lee Curtis patented a diaper with its own built-in pocket for wipes, years before the idea became common

Jamie Lee Curtiss diaper patent is an intriguing example of how innovation can begin with a remarkably simple question: what if two things that a

Biden pressured social media to police: Johnson exposes how COVID Vaccine injuries were censored

Storytelling for the corporate world

The book is riding the current boom on publications that teach us boring corporate types the benefits of telling a story

Telangana CM urges Supreme Court to quash 2015 cash-for-vote FIR

Revanth Reddys counsel submits that in 2015, before the Prevention of Corruption Act was amended in 2018, offering a bribe was not an offence und

Volkswagen's tryst with India: JSW tie-up offers another shot at growth

Newby JSW hopes to tap VW technology, and the German giant wants to do better in a market where it is a bit player. Could it be a win-win?

These 4 Zodiac Signs have been living in survival mode: Now life may finally stop changing faster than they can keep up

Saturns long transit through Pisces set the tone for much of this period. In astrology, Saturn represents themes of responsibility, discipline, b

Satyam Mishra Appointed New CEO of Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Major Administrative Shake-Up

Satyam Mishra has been appointed as the new CEO of Kashi Vishwanath Temple, overseeing increased visitor management and development projects. Sat

I faced them as freedom fighters faced bullets, says Mahua Moitra after eggs thrown at her

Krishnanagar MP refers to Supreme Court judges oral observation while alleging BJP workers pelted her with eggs

The 11.5 trillion-question hanging over Tata Sons' IPO valuation

Listed holdco discounts suggest a much lower value for the parent

'Cherished member': Sunny Obama, the former first familys beloved dog, dies at 13 as Barack Obama shares emotional tribute

Sunny Obama, a cherished Portuguese Water Dog, has died at the age of fourteen. The beloved pet joined the Obama family in August 2013 during his

Geopolitics is a boardroom issue

Tariffs imposed by the United States changed the economics of an export business almost overnight, while its sanctions cut companies off from mar

Mecca defence pact has

Pakistans military described its defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye as purely defensive, stressing that the pact had no aggressive e

Pakistan Requests Neutral Venue for 2026 Asian Champions Trophy Matches in India

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has formally requested the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) to shift its fixtures for the upcoming 2026 Mens As

Meet Joey, rescue dog who found 3 people alive under earthquake rubble

Eighth e-auction of PM mementos to begin on September 17

In this edition, 50 Hero Objects have been identified, representing some of the distinctive pieces in the collection; 52 crore has been generated

Six Students Drown During Ganesh Idol Immersion in Telangana

Six students tragically drowned during a Ganesh idol immersion in Telangana, prompting condolences from officials and calls for safety measures.

Teen Maar Mallanna to organise BC awareness Yatra in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Telangana Rajyadhikara Party president and MLC Teen Maar Mallanna will organise a BC Awareness Yatra from Golconda Fort on Thursday, S

Quote of the day by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: You have to be able to center yourself, to let...... Timeless life lessons from the NBA legend on emotional balance, self-control, focus, resilience, and inner strength

Quote of the day by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spent two decades being measured by what happened on a basketball court. His statist

Nabi,Dhirget maidenODIcall-ups for West Indiesseries

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are all part of the ODI series against the men from the Caribbean, providing vast experience to the

They spent 5 years searching Google Maps for an island, found a 5-acre Finnish island and built a solar-powered dream home they now rent for $2,400 a night

A Finnish couple spent five years searching Google Maps for their dream private island before finding a five-acre property in Finlands archipelag

Coaching how to evade state law: Hawley exposes George Soros-funded abortion pills company Danco

Quote of the day by Jack Nicholson: 'I dont want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me.' Life lessons from motivational quote on complacency, responsibility, courage, external boundaries, greatness, innovation, hardships, human nature and success

Quote of the day by Jack Nicholson from The Departed explores responsibility, courage, personal agency and success. The line is spoken by Frank C

TD Leaders Seek Removal of Private Assets Tagged Under Section 22A

TD leaders submit memorandums in Nirmal, Komaram Bheem Asifabad and Adilabad, seeking removal of private properties from Section 22A list.

'You took advantage of murder victims mother: Goldman vs NY Sheriff heated exchange shocks house

Adidas Confirms Layoffs at India Tech Hub, 50% Workforce Impacted

Adidas has confirmed layoffs at its India Tech Hub in Gurugram, affecting nearly 50% of employees. The company cites restructuring needs and prom

Chhattisgarh CM Welcomes Increase in EPFO Salary Cap to

Chhattisgarhs CM Vishnu Dev Sai praises the governments decision to raise EPFO salary limit, enhancing social security for millions. Chhattisgarh

Student, 20, Found Hanging In Hostel Room At Assam's Tezpur University

He left a diary containing a note about his life and death, some students told reporters. While police confirmed that a diary was found, they ref

FBI will be at polling place on election day if: Kash Patel vs Blumenthal clash erupts | WATCH

High Court Seeks Status Report Over Dalit Man's Suicide In Punjab's Sangrur

Gulzar Singh, hailing from Turbanjara village in Dirba, died on September 7 after allegedly consuming poison. His family alleged that he was hara

ECI calls both factions of Trinamool for hearing on September 17

The ECI met both groups on Sept. 12 over their claim on the party name and symbol

Armed Russian drone found near Polish beach: officials

The aerial craft was secured and it was established that it was armed after it was found on September 14, 2026, military affairs prosecutor Barto

TMCs Election Symbol Remains with Mamata Banerjee, Says Kunal Ghosh

TMC leader Kunal Ghosh asserts that Mamata Banerjee retains control of the partys election symbol amid upcoming by-elections. TMCs Election Symbo

Powerful Quote of the Day by Hiro Murai: 'I'm a little bewildered or sort of feel out of place...' -inspiring life lessons on doubt, feeling different and finding your place

Filmmaker Hiro Murai finds comfort in admitting his frequent feelings of bewilderment. He suggests uncertainty can coexist with creativity and dr

India rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission

India has rejected the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, stating it lacks legal standing. New Delhi asserts that territories transferred

US limits visas for South African officials over discrimination against White minorities

News from the world of Education: September 17, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

Bengalurus infrastructure woes strike a musical chord

The song demands a basic for a city that the Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar says is being viewed internationally: a road that can simply be drive

India rejects Pakistan-China's boundary joint commission as 'completely unacceptable'

India on Wednesday rejected the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, saying the body has no legal basis and asserting that Pakistan cannot e

Due attention being given to provide platforms for pedestrians while developing streets under Smart Cities Mission, HC told

Jagan Criticizes Naidu Over Andhra Polices FBI Claims

Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy criticizes N. Chandrababu Naidu for Andhra polices controversial claims of being like the FBI. Jagan Criticizes Naidu Over

UPI Fees Breach 'Ease of Doing Business' Policies: Traders' Board Member

He urged the central government to immediately withdraw its decision to impose MDR on UPI transactions in larger interests of consumers and busin

DC Edit | Will India Go Back to Being a Cashless Economy?

Limited MDR on select merchant payments preserves free transfers but puts safeguards to the test

Hyderabad: BJP Leader Aleti Maheshwar Reddy Demands Disclosure of Land Irregularities

He demanded that the details of the alleged land transfers be placed in the public domain.

'Minnesota fraudster fled but FBI...': Cruz highlights Abdulahi; Patel reveals how they caught him

Ahead of Semicon India 2026, PM Modi chairs roundtable with global semiconductor CEOs

Ahead of Semicon India 2026, global semiconductor leaders discussed opportunities across manufacturing, design, infrastructure, talent developmen

Keralam CM launches nature festival logo

Prime Minister Mark Carney responds with namaste as Ursula von der Leyen invites Canada to become EUs first associate member

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has extended an invitation to Canada to become the EU's inaugural associate member. T

School Bus Accident in Daund Leaves Over 15 Students Injured

A school bus accident in Daund injured more than 15 students, some critically, prompting a police investigation. School Bus Accident in Daund Lea

Rescued Orangutans at Nandankanan Stable After Expert Health Check; Reports Due Friday

A technical committee examined five rescued baby orangutans at Nandankanan Zoo on Sept 16. Health is stable and improved, samples were collected,

Oman pitches new port that could give India better access to Gulf energy

Located away from the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz, Sohar Port is located close to vital energy pipelines of the United Arab Emirates and easter

Love marriage, abduction, high-speed crash: Newlywed rescued in dramatic police operation in Bengaluru

Women's APL to Boost Women's Cricket in AP: Kesineni

ACA president Kesineni Sivanath says Women's APL, to be held Sept 19-27 at Mangalagiri, aims to boost women's cricket talent in AP

Rules beyond borders

Beijing has started making laws for the world

Have a pipeline of 4 trillion in sanctioned loans, says Nabfid MD

NaBFID targets a Rs 5 trillion loan book by 2029-30, backed by a Rs 4 trillion sanctioned pipeline and rising private infrastructure investment

PM interacts with chip industry ahead of Semicon event

Prime Minister Modi will address the semiconductor industry gathering, weeks after the government notified the second phase of the India Semicond

Quote of the Day by Brigitte Bardot: Men are beasts and even beasts don't behave as they do

Brigitte Bardot famously remarked on human cruelty, likening men to beasts. As an iconic French actress who dazzled audiences in the 1950s, Bardo

WTA Finals to be Held in Charlotte from 2027 to 2029

The WTA Finals will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina, from 2027 to 2029, marking a new chapter for womens tennis. WTA Finals to be Held in

Youth Stabbed to Death Over Past Enmity in Sambalpur, One Detained

Escalating tensions over a past enmity resulted in the brutal murder of a 21-year-old youth at Andhari Mundapada under Jujumura police jurisdicti

In 2016, Reese Witherspoon launched a company after Hollywood said female-led films did not sell; five years later, Hello Sunshine was bought for $900 million

Reese Witherspoons career expanded from acting into producing and media entrepreneurship after she became increasingly concerned about limited op

Womens Andhra Premier League to begin from September 19

Houthi Advances Leave Saudi Arabia Reeling as Iran Gains Leverage

A Houthi advance this week along the Red Sea coast and the capture of islands at the mouth of the strait, a vital artery for global oil supplies,

Raigad to hold Seva Setu camps from September 17 to October 17

The Raigad district administration will conduct the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan from September 17 to October 17, 2026, with camps across talukas to prov