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EC bars TMC factions from using party name, symbol in by-poll

New Delhi: The Election Commission has directed rival factions of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) not to use the party name and Flowers a

Asian stocks rise as oil prices fall, yen wobbles ahead of BOJ meet

Traders also took their cues from a rally on Wall Street overnight, led by beaten-down tech stocks

Oil falls 1%, remains above $100 on hopes of limited supply disruptions

Brent crude futures fell $1.01, or 1%, to $103.77 a barrel by 0020 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures fell $1.03, or 1%, to $100.88 a

FDA suspends Caf Mondegar licence over food-safety lapses; wider crackdown hits Mumbai eateries

The action formed part of a larger festival-season enforcement drive in Greater Mumbai carried out between September 11 and 14

Apple stores open in India as customers queue for iPhone 18 Pro

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Will Nifty, Bank Nifty reverse the downtrend? Here's what tech analysts say

Pabitro Mukherjee of Bajaj Broking says that the Nifty is showing signs of a pullback after forming higher highs and higher lows on Thursday, and

Stocks to watch: Tata group stocks, Wipro, BEL, Asian Paints, Puravankara

Stocks to watch today: Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics (BEL) has secured additional orders worth 648 crore.

DUSU Elections 2026 Live Updates: Voting to begin shortly as ABVP, NSUI, AISA lock horns for key posts

Polling for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections is set to be held today, with major student organisations, including the RSS-af

Sanjay Parmar's Inspiring Journey from Patwari to Police Aspirant

Sanjay Parmar's journey from a Patwari to a top police aspirant is a tale of perseverance and determination. Hailing from a farming family, he fa

25 years on, Konaseema Railway Line project yet to get on track

The ambitious 57-km KotipalliNarsapur railway linewhich includes three bridges across the mighty Godavari Riverstill hangs fire 25 years after it

Russia, China veto US proposal to extend UN monitoring of Iran sanctions

Russia and China vetoed a United Nations resolution Thursday that would have authorized UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions that were reimpos

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals tepid open; Asia markets rise; Brent crude near $104

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Friday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a tepid open for the Nifty50. Asian markets were mixed as traders asses

Canada & EU are stronger together: Carney rules out third bloc

PNS Hunain severely damaged after collision with INS Kolkata 3 times its size

Pakistan Navys PNS Hunain sustained severe damage after colliding with the Indian Navys INS Kolkata in the North Arabian Sea, with the Pakistani

US likely committed war crimes in Iran strikes that killed over 150: UN

IPL media rights: Industry seeks best price-discovery models

Donald Trump plans to sign Russia sanctions Bill: White House official

President Donald Trump plans to sign the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, a White House official said on Thursday, a day after the US House of Re

UNGA votes to allow Palestine head address high-level meet via video link after US denies visa

Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 18 (IANS) India has voted for a General Assembly resolution to allow Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas to addr

Radha Ashtami and Mahalaxmi Vrat to Be Observed on September 19

September 19 marks Radha Ashtami and the start of Mahalaxmi Vrat, promising prosperity and spiritual benefits for devotees. Radha Ashtami and Mah

At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities say

At least 48people have died in southern Nigeria after consuming a local alcoholic drink. Around one hundred others are receiving medical treatmen

South Korea makes Asian Games complaint over Japan warlord ceremony

Historical issues are sensitive between South Korea and Japan, with Hideyoshi's invasion a significant episode in Korean history and Korea later

600 Km Per Hour Drones Launched In Waves: How Russia Is Rewriting War Rules

Russia has coupled the drones' technological superiority over Ukraine's defence with its capacity to launch them in massive numbers. The impact o

China is scared of AI, but not in the way US and its tech leaders are

China and the US have differing concerns over AI risks, but shared fears over cyberattacks and runaway systems could provide scope for safety coo

Houthi leader denies targeting Mecca amid escalating tensions with Saudi Arabia

Digital Desk | Sanaa, Sep 18 (IANS) Yemen's Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi rejected accusations that his group had attempted to attack the I

Fire erupts behind Meena Hospital in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A fire broke out near Pillar No. 254 in Attapur in the city on the night of Thursday, September 17, triggering panic among local resid

'Do I want to annihilate them?' Trump weighs next phase of Iran war

US President Trump is considering major attacks on Iran. Iran's Revolutionary Guard controls the Strait of Hormuz, restricting vessel passage. Th

Trump may not see another rate cut as president

The Federal Reserve has made headlines by increasing its policy rate target range, amid calls from President Trump for lower interest rates withi

Crowds gather at Apple Stores in Mumbai, Delhi ahead of sales of iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max

A massive crowds gathered outside the Apple Store in Mumbai as eager customers queue up ahead of the official sales launch of the iPhone 18 Pro a

What will Trump and Xi discuss in Washington next week?

US President Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24 for their second meeting this year, with trade, Taiwan, Iran, ar

From Children's Validity To Fee Hikes: What's In Centre's New Passport Rules?

The hike will apply across categories, including fresh issuance, renewal, Tatkaal processing, replacement of lost or damaged passports, and Polic

Censor Board Flags Proposed Screening Of Umar Khalid Documentary At IIIT-Hyderabad

IIIT-Hyderabad said neither the institute nor any of its recognised students' bodies had organised or hosted any screening of a film uncertified

Disturbed: Aaditya Thackeray Calls Out Shiv Sena Activist's Puppy Protest

Nashik police register case against Shiv Sena activist for releasing puppies in protest.

Telangana Man, Accused In YouTuber Wife's Murder, Hacked To Death

The investigators were analysing the CCTV footage to gather clues about the accused.

Celebrations at Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah on PM Modis birthday

Celebrations at Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah on PM Modis birthday

dtcpay Welcomes SBI Group as Strategic Investor, Extending Series A to US$25M

dtcpay Welcomes SBI Group as Strategic Investor, Extending Series A to US$25M

Chandra stays at Tata Sons, but Noel strongly objects

N Chandrasekaran has reversed his exit decision and agreed to continue as Executive Chairman of Tata Sons for another five years. The Tata Sons b

OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra For Lawyers, Takes AI Race To Legal Industry

The launch of Astra for Law marks the latest push by the top AI labs into the legal market, where technology companies are racing to capture busi

Jeffrey Epstein Survivors Sue His Estate Over Child Pornography Collection

The lawsuit seeks $6 million on behalf of over 40 people, some of whom were in Epstein's so-called modeling book, a collection of sexualized imag

9 PSU banks including Canara Bank, Indian Bank to merge with SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda? PIB debunks fake Gazette

A social media post claiming that the Centre has ordered the consolidation of nine public sector banks into three entities has been debunked by P

Aashirwad Ka Diya: 33.27 lakh diyas light up Ujjain on PM Modis birthday

Aashirwad Ka Diya: 33.27 lakh diyas light up Ujjain on PM Modis birthday

Donor Heart Transported 95 Km From Haryana To Delhi In 63 Minutes

The corridor was coordinated by the Haryana and Delhi police to facilitate the uninterrupted movement of the ambulance carrying the organ across

'In our lane': Fed's Warsh defies Trump but still fighting for credibility

US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh delivered the interest rate hike this week that many economists think surging inflation required, defying Pr

Asian Games 2026 September 18: Schedule, live event time (IST), streaming

India's women's cricket team will begin its gold medal defence at Asian Games 2026 with the quarter-final match against hosts Japan at 10:30 am I

'May Be Stars. To Me, They're Violators Of Law': Tukaram Mundhe On Actors In Surrogate Ads

In an interview with NDTV, Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says two of the three actors have replied t

Can JSW Revive Volkswagen India? The Morning Brief Decode

Can JSW Revive Volkswagen India? The Morning Brief Decode

El Nio puts India on track for its driest monsoon since 2009

India is set to face its driest monsoon in 17 years as El Nio curtails rainfall. This deficit threatens crop yields and increases food price risk

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi share first pic of son, welcome second child through adoption

Stranger Things actor Millie Bobby Brown and her husband Jake Bongiovi have welcomed their second child through adoption. The Stranger Things act

Iran warns against politicising Mecca drone claims, cautions against 'false flag' tactics to divide Muslim nations

Iran on Thursday urged caution over allegations that Yemens Houthis targeted Mecca, saying claims without concrete evidence should not be used to

'It's the King's Birthday: Rakesh Tikait at BKU's Muzaffarnagar Night Mahapanchayat

Allahabad High Court Orders Mandatory Audio-Video Recording of Witness Statements

US secures Americans release in Myanmar

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) A US delegation secured the release of detained American citizen Adam Castillo during meetings with offi

MEA Fact Check Debunks Viral Rumors: World Leaders Did Not Fall Ill After Delhi BRICS Summit

Todays Panchang, September 18, 2026: Tithi, Rahu Kaal, Nakshatra and Auspicious Timings

Todays Panchang, September 18, 2026: Friday brings an important transition in the Hindu lunar calendar as Saptami Tithi ends in the afternoon and

EPFO Hikes : Check Your New Take-Home Salary, PF Deduction, and Higher Pension

76th Birthday Sets Mega Records: 3.55 Crore Diyas in MP, World Record in Ujjain, 88 Lakh in Gujarat

FDA chief Tukaram flags huge price gaps in medical devices, seeks Centres intervention

The report cited that an IV set purchased for 11.05 had a declared MRP of 325, while an infusion set purchased for 11 had an MRP of 201.

US clears USD 24.3 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia with 48 fighter jets in mega defence deal

The United States has approved a possible sale of 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia in a major defence deal estimated at $24.

IAF Boosts: HAL Hands Over Tejas Twin-Seater and HTT-40 Trainer Aircraft in Bengaluru

DUSU elections 2026: Over 2.75 lakh students to vote amid tight security

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) More than 2.75 lakh students are set to cast their votes in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) e

Jos Buttler scripts history, achieves massive feat with 2nd T20I victory against Sri Lanka

England and Sri Lanka continued their ongoing T20I series by taking on each other in the 2nd T20I. The two sides met at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff

PM Modis Birthday: Jhargram Stall Owner Vikram Sahu Celebrates in Style

Gujarat's GIFT City Surges 9 Places into World's Top Financial Hubs: Ranks 37th Globally in GFCI 40

Colabas Iconic Olympia Coffee House Suspended Over Urinal in Food Storage Area

Disney names insider Adam Smith as chairman of streaming business

Disney has named insider Adam Smith chairman of its streaming business as the entertainment giant sharpens its focus on Disney+ and Hulu. Smith w

7.6 IMDb Rated OTT Thriller Unmasks Dirty Secrets of Journalism: Stream All Episodes on ZEE5

Morning Brief Podcast: Why Volkswagen Needs JSW

US F-16 fighter jet crashes in Michigan, hazardous chemical spill triggers evacuation

An F-16 fighter jet crashed in rural Michigan on Thursday after its pilot safely ejected, according to military and local officials. The pilot wa

Thursday Box Office Report: Akshay's 'Haiwaan' Crashes in Week 1, 'Hanuman Ansh' Hits 300 Cr

PM 76th Birthday: Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut, and South Stars Extend Wishes

Former Minister Ram Asrey Kushwaha joins Samajwadi Party

The Samajwadi Party government will be formed after the 2027 Assembly polls, and the rule of social justice will be established, says SP chief Ak

'He Will Kill Me': Akshay Oberoi Teases Shah Rukh Khan's Underworld Actioner King

Trump signs orders to widen hunting, fishing

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he had signed two executive orders to expand hunting and fishing access o

US expected to delay excess capacity tariffs until after Xi summit: Report

The United States is expected to postpone announcing new tariffs targeting what it considers excess manufacturing capacity among trading partners

Rajasthan order asking students to join PM Modi's birthday celebrations sparks controversy

Congress leader Tika Ram Jully asked why the government departments and educational institutions were being involved in PM Modis birthday celebra

F-16 fighter jet crashes during training in Michigan, pilot ejects safely, probe underway

A Texas-based US military F-16 fighter jet crashed on Thursday during a training mission in Michigan in the US, however, the pilot was able to ej

Pentagon orders testosterone checks for troops

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) The Pentagon has issued new clinical guidance to implement mandatory testosterone deficiency screening f

US lawmakers urge Trump to press China on detained Americans, AI chips ahead of Xi meeting

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) US lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to secure the release of Americans detained in China and

US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved a possible $24.3 billion Foreign Military Sale of 48 F-35 fighter aircraft and related equipment to Saudi Ar

SC takes exception to 31 unnatural deaths in Manipur relief camps

Morning Digest: ECI bars both TMC factions from using party name, symbol for Bengal bypolls; Talks restart for Bangladesh PMs India visit, and more

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Centre agrees to lower cut-off for NEET-SS admission

AI makes editors read the writer as well as the text

Editors are often caught between their duty to the readers and employers and the demands of the publishing process

Tamil Nadu must change mindset, allow Hindi in schools: SC

Pretend Im on ballot: Trump urges voters

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump urged Virginia voters to treat Novembers congressional elections as if he were

BJP appoints Suvendu Adhikari and Mithun Chakraborty as star campaigners for West Bengal bypolls

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Somnath Trust launches eco-friendly packaging and app upgrade on Modi

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Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Maurya suspended Sultanpur Project Director Ashok Kumar Singh

BJP must light a diya to atone for its sins: Congress

Programmes and prayers mark PM Modi's 76th birthday

Let Us Continue To Build Viksit Bharat, Says PM

Trust deficit: Bombay House splits over Tata Sons listing and Chandrasekaran's return as chairman

Tata Sons board nominees Noel Tata and Venu Srinivasan clashed on listing and chairman's reappointment. Chandrasekaran's reappointment and listin