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Rain harvesting brings parched tanks back to life in Annamayya district

Three days of modest rain have brought fresh inflows into tanks across Annamayya district, where rainfall is 57% below normal. Officials say rest

Pakistans hidden health crisis: Children contract HIV after routine hospital care

Top news of the day: Opposition calls for CEC Gyanesh Kumars removal after report of dissent in ECI; Minister in CEC-EC selection panel fails perception test, says Justice Dipankar Datta in split verdict; and more

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Telangana govt. urged to organise Pravasi Bathukamma in Dubai

Chhattisgarh recruitment exam scam: ED alleges 45 lakh CSR payment to ex-CGPSC chief for favouring businessman's kin

Taman Singh Sonwani, who headed the CGPSC from 2020 to 2023, was arrested by the ED in July in connection with its money laundering probe into al

Four Intermediate students die, one injured after being run over by train in Srikakulam of Andhra Pradesh

The students who were walking on the tracks were hit by RourkelaGunupur Express between Naupada and Tekkali railway stations

Tech ecosystem in coastal Karnataka asked to focus on competencies, capabilities

Speaking at a panel discussion on Policy, Industry, Capital as part of the Mangaluru Technovanza, Devdutt Yellurkar, General Partner, Charles Riv

Demat accounts to surpass combined population of Europe, Americas by 2047: NSDL

Sameer Patil highlights DMAT 2.0 launch at Global Fintech Festival, describes it as tokenisation of corporate bonds backed by Central Bank Digita

Kotak Alts closes 5,000-crore fund, raised entirely from domestic investors

It will invest across private credit, real assets and selective growth opportunities, focusing on cash-flow-generating businesses and mid-to-larg

Iran suspends flights to five destinations amid new US sanctions

Tehran: Iranian airlines suspended flights to Baghdad, Muscat, Qatar, Georgia and Azerbaijan as new US sanctions targeting the countrys aviation

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stood at 117.75 feet

Delhi High Court seeks Centres response on gender disparity in Territorial Army

A petition highlights the disproportionate allocation of women vacancies, alleging tokenism despite the 2018 ruling

Congress MP counters KTRs remarks on power

Gold falls Rs 900 to Rs 1.54 lakh per 10 gm amid weak global cues

New Delhi, Sep 23 (PTI) Gold prices fell for the third straight session, declining Rs 900 to Rs 1.54 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on

Career guidance awareness event for former government school Plus Two students held

How will the tussle within the Tata Geoup play out? | In Focus podcast

Lalatendu Mishra speaks to us about the Tata Groups governance crisis, the battle over control of Tata Sons, and what is at stake for the future

Houses, mosques targeted in late-night bulldozer action in Delhi

New Delhi: A demolition drive was carried out late at night in Delhis Shalimar Bagh area on Tuesday, September 22, with authorities deploying a h

KTR says power sector in disarray in Congress regime

Pre-monsoon anti-dengue operations gain momentum in districts

Sport has a way of humbling those who take it for granted: Indias pistol coach Ronak

There is no point in pointing fingers at any individual, but overall, this was not what we expected, what they are capable of... this should not

The 1965 India-Pakistan war: What happened, who won and what changed?

Who won the 1965 India-Pakistan war? This explainer examines the conflict, major battles, ceasefire and why Pakistan failed to achieve its strate

Good prices turn sour as farmers harvest apples too early

Farmers said that a 15-16 kg carton of apples is currently selling for 700-1,000, down from 1,100-1,700 a few weeks ago.

Stephen and Ayesha Curry earn recognition for changing lives in Oakland

Stephen Curry and his wife, Ayesha Curry, mark another achievement in their lives through their work in Oakland.

F-35, Rafale, Tejas in one battlespace: Tarang Shakti brings the world's air power to India

The Indian Air Force is hosting the second edition of Tarang Shakti from September 26 to October 11. Nearly 40 air forces from various countries,

Cupid expects 150 cr revenue from Baazar Style Retail

Cupid has set a revenue target of 1,085 crore in this fiscal and 1,500 crore in FY29 with the focus on building a larger and more diversified FMC

When a UTI Needs a Second Look

The burning may be familiar. The cause may not. Persistent urinary symptoms can have several other reasons beyond infection, warn urologists

India categorically rejects OIC Contact Groups remarks on Kashmir

The entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable part of India, and no amount of repetition of political

S&P Global, Fitch, ADB, OECD raise Indias GDP forecast to around 7% for FY27

Driven by strong industrial activity, consumption and export goods

Alonzo Mourning's $37.4M project offers seniors apartments from $322

After his NBA career, Alonzo Mourning founded AM Affordable Housing to address the pressing need for affordable homes in South Florida. Through c

Indias GCCs Poised to Evolve into AI-Driven Transformation Engines by 2030

A new report highlights Indias Global Capability Centers evolving into AI transformation engines, emphasizing the need for strategic investment i

Proposal to Include Beef in Govt Students' Hostel Sparks Row, Minister Clarifies

Expressing strong opposition to the minister's announcement, Krishnaswamy argued that serving beef in government-run student hostels is against c

Gods, Goddesses, With a Pop-Art Twist

Hyderabad artist Anupama Choudary is giving familiar mythological icons a striking contemporary makeover, blending bold acrylics, comic-book aest

IND-A vs AUS-A Test | Kushagra gets his ton before Mulani runs through Australia-A

Vehicles transporting minerals should be fitted with GPS by September 30: Virudhunagar Collector

He Bet His Home. Sachin Bet Rs 3.6 Cr

After financial failure, Charugundla Bhavani Suresh put Rs 30 lakh into solar, betting on a second shot at business

Baloch Human Rights Group Condemns Forced Evictions in Kalat, Pakistan

The Balochistan Human Rights Organization condemns forced evictions in Kalat, accusing Pakistan of state repression and collective punishment. Ba

Palaniswami slams TVK-led regime for not taking steps to curb spread of dengue

The government, which had shown alacrity in attributing the death of a student of the Anna University to scrub typhus, had not displayed similar

Banks To Open On Sunday, September 27 Ahead Of 3-Day Nationwide Strike

RBI has approved Sunday operations for September 27 as public sector and regional rural banks prepare for a proposed three-day strike.

LTM Launches BlueVerse SovereignSphere Models to Help Enterprises Own Their AI Advantage

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NSE shares to trade on MSE from Thursday

NSE shares to trade on MSEIs capital market segment under the Permitted to Trade category

Big Honours, Bigger Emotions

For the first time, the National Film Awards moved beyond New Delhi, with Gujarats Statue of Unity providing the backdrop for the 72nd edition. P

Pappu Yadav Urges Bihar Governor for Strict Action on Jamui Incident and Flood Relief

Pappu Yadav calls for swift justice in Jamui and demands flood relief package for Bihars affected families during a meeting with the Governor. Pa

Banks to remain open on Sunday, September 27, ahead of three-day nationwide strike

Public sector banks and Regional Rural Banks will remain open on Sunday, September 27, ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from

Election Commission says differing views are part of deliberation, rejects reports of internal rift over SIR

The clarification came after an Indian Express investigation reported that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had record

Sensex, Nifty rebound as oil prices stabilise; metal stocks lead gains

The Sensex climbed 299.17 points, or 0.4 per cent, to close at 74,828.25, while the Nifty gained 117.80 points, or 0.5 per cent, to settle at 23,

Avengers: Endgame Encore reportedly has three post-credit scenes linking to Doomsday: Here's what we know

Get ready for an exciting cinematic experience as Avengers: Endgame Encore hits theaters on September 25. This re-release will feature fresh scen

Caught on camera: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa seen scrolling Instagram Reels at UN meet

A video of al-Sharaa from inside the General Assembly hall has gone viral on social media, which appears to show the Syrian leader watching short

Centre, States Commit Over Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore for EV Ecosystem

Many have also offered capital subsidies, concessional land and tax exemptions to attract EV and battery manufacturing investments to their regio

Adani Ports may outperform on volume, profit growth expectations for FY27

Volume recovery, port capacity expansion and diversification into logistics and marine services could support growth; stock trades at around 23 t

Delhi SIR: poll officials seek pre-2002 documents at no mapping hearings despite no rule

20K cops, 10K CCTVs: Hyderabad set for Sept 25 Ganesh immersion

Hyderabad: With 10,000 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, 24 drones, and 20,000 police personnel deployed, the Hyderabad Police is ready f

Strengthening Ties: India and Iceland Boost Relations Post-TEPA Agreement

Indias relations with Iceland have strengthened significantly following the TEPA agreement, enhancing trade and cooperation. Strengthening Ties:

KRAFTON India Boosts Game Development Ecosystem with KIGI Cohort 4

For the first time, KIGI will also back games that are already in beta, soft launch, or live on Steam with a demo, alongside the early-stage team

Centre of Excellence in Marine Studies and Bio-economy to come up at College of Fisheries

Department of IT and BT has got governments approval to set up the centre at a cost of 60 crore, says L. K. Atheeq, Financial Advisor to the Chie

KTR urges Supreme Court to investigate objections on SIR process

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Karnataka govt congratulates actor Anant Nag in Assembly on receiving Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday congratulated veteran Kannada actor Anant Na

Beats 360 launched in India at Rs 42,900 with interchangeable cushions, ANC and 32-hour battery

The Beats 360 include Active Noise Cancelling, a Transparency mode, personalised spatial audio with dynamic head tracking and Dolby Atmos. They h

2,700 Cancer Drug Sold At 27,000: Supreme Court Calls 10-Fold Markup Broad Daylight Dacoity

The Supreme Court has questioned huge medicine price gaps, hospital pharmacy practices and the impact of inflated costs on patients and taxpayers

Karnataka insurance fraud probe gets dedicated police team

Bengaluru: A dedicated Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been set up by the Karnataka government to investigate complaints relating to fraudul

BJP Reshuffles Leadership in Madhya Pradesh, Appoints New State In-Charge

The BJP has appointed former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb as the new in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, along with key state leaders. BJP Reshuff

Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan's shirtless episode standing up for Katrina Kaif crosses 20 million views

Bigg Boss 20 reportedly clocked 21 million views in a week after Salman Khan went shirtless to hit back at body-shaming trolls and defend Katrina

'Unwarranted': India rejects OIC's Kashmir references, takes shot at Pakistan

Asian Games: Parinaaz credits 'improved training support' after India's historic skeet team bronze

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 23 (IANS) Indian skeet shooter Parinaaz Dhaliwal credited the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for improved training an

MP CM hints at hike in Ayush interns stipend

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 23 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said the state government may soon increase the stipe

Mamata Banerjee demands arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday demanded that Chief Election Commissioner (C

NABARD brings banks, government together to ease Kisan Credit Card access in Delhi

Nabin Kumar Roy, Chief General Manager, NABARD, emphasised that enhancing farmers access to Kisan Credit Cards remains a priority and called for

Israeli soldier accused of Gaza war crimes leaves India after complaint: Report

Gajapati Wakes to Depression Fury: Landslide and Fallen Trees Block Key Roads, Hitting Traffic

Continuous light to heavy rainfall triggered by a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has disrupted normal life across Gajapati district. The

BJP appoints State in-charges; Smriti Irani gets Haryana, Chhattisgarh; Ram Madhav T.N., Uttarakhand

In a reshuffle, the BJP has elevated Anil Baluni as coordinator of its communication department, which includes the party's national media cell a

Gujarat: Three held with ambergris worth Rs 1.05 crore in Ahmedabad

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 23 (IANS) Gujarat Polices Ahmedabad City Crime Branch has arrested three persons and seized 1.051 kg of ambergris,

Choice, They Say, Is An Illusion; Safe Abortion Access Needn

A landmark national study estimated that over 1.5 crore abortions took place in India in 2015.

'We were really looking forward to Japan': Teary-eyed Manu Bhaker remembers Rana

As Manu Bhaker walked into the mixed zone after the final, it was evident she was struggling to hold back her emotions. She managed to do so unti

Gautam Adani reclaims India

New Delhi: Gautam Adani and family reclaimed the top spot on Indias rich list, overtaking Mukesh Ambani, as the countrys billionaire population h

India tells Pakistan at UN to focus on development, not territory

India addressed Pakistan at the United Nations, suggesting it should prioritize development for its citizens. Kshitij Tyagi emphasized that pursu

India Rejects OIC References To J&K, Says Group Has No Locus Standi

MEA Says Jammu, Kashmir And Ladakh Are Integral, Inalienable Parts Of India

Image of Akhilesh Yadav Posing With the Jamui Molestation Case Accused Is AI

We found out that the image was generated using OpenAI tools.

Nandigram bypoll: Cong candidate Milan Pradhan sent to judicial custody till October 7

Coastal Karnataka tech ecosystem set sights on global tech map

Speaking at the inauguration of Mangaluru Technovanza 2026, organised by KDEM in Mangaluru on Wednesday, Rohith Bhat said technology leaders from

Zubeen Garg death probe: Another Singapore-based Assamese appears before fast track court

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 23 (IANS) The prosecution continued examining witnesses in the death case of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg on

Did government order banks to stock ATMs ahead of UPI charges? Heres what PIB said

A newspaper clipping claiming banks were told to increase ATM cash stocks ahead of UPI fees has circulated online, prompting a government fact ch

Hexagon R&D India, IIIT-H to set up CoE for digital twin research

The CoE will focus on advancing applied research, education and industry collaboration in computer vision, spatial computing and digital twins, l

Vladimir Putin using fake Facebook ads promising film roles to recruit soldiers for Russia? All about the global casting call luring youngsters

Recruitment networks reportedly linked to Russia have been accused of using deceptive job advertisements to attract people from Africa and elsewh

Asian Games: Indian men''s badminton team settles for bronze after 1-3 loss to China

Satwiksairaj and Chirag then produced a sensational performance to outwit reigning world champions Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang 21-11, 22-20 in

Yes Bank mobilises $2 billion via FCNR(B) deposits under RBI swap window

Private sector lender is likely to use the funds to replace high-cost deposits and support incremental lending, with most raised in three- and fi

Asian games Wushu: Roshibina Devi defeats Indonesias Thania Kusumaningtyas; advances to finals

Asian games 2026 saw Indian wushu player Roshibina Devi advanced to the women's 60kg Sanda final on Wednesday and has assured a silver medal. She

Madam Kama: The First to Raise Indias Flag Abroad at the Socialist Congress

In 1907, Madam Kama boldly raised Indias flag at a Socialist Congress in Germany, challenging British rule and inspiring future generations. Mada

Bharat Dynamics gets Rs 811 crore deal to make Anti-Airfield glide bombs for IAF

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for the procurement o

Melania Trump arrived at the United Nations this week with a familiar subject at the centre of her agenda, but the First Lady's appearance was more than a children's initiative

Melania Trump highlighted her initiatives related to children's well-being and technology during a recent UN event. The first ladys coalition, Fo

DMK president Stalin demands immediate resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, halt to SIR exercise

This comes in the wake of media reports alleging that decisions were taken without taking into account the objections of the other two Election C