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India, Canada working to close CEPA before end of 2026: Commerce Secy Rajesh Agarwal

India and Canada are working to conclude their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations this year. The fourth round of talks is

Army Chief Dhiraj Seth in Russia for 3-day visit to boost military cooperation

Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth is visiting Russia for three days starting Wednesday. He will discuss military cooperation and training with Russian o

Tight Security for Thursdays Madurai Meenakshi Temple Kumbabhishekam

The consecration rituals are scheduled between 7:40 am and 8:10 am. The maha poornahuthi and kumbha procession will begin at 4 am, while public d

Tata Chem rebounds 14% from intra-day low on huge volume; up 29% in 2 days

Tata Chemicals' holding in Tata Sons is around 2.5 per cent. Going by the rough-cut valuation, hypothetically, the investment value could be 10,0

Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Handling Illegal Firearm in Lucknow

A 29-year-old man died after accidentally shooting himself while showing an illegal pistol to his wife in Lucknow. Man Accidentally Shoots Himsel

Jagtial: Woman Delivers Baby Boy Inside 108 Ambulance

According to reports, the woman was identified as Sunkari Swapna, a native of Nancherla village in Pegadapalli mandal of Jagtial district. As Swa

SS Retail IPO bags mixed views from analysts as valuations bite; GMP at 30%

Brokerages took note of the company's strong positioning in Tier II & Tier III markets along with its sectoral leadership; however, they flagged

Joi Barua takes India's sound to the stars with NASA-linked project

Indian composer Joi Barua is merging space science with performing arts. His project, Cosmic Rhapsody, connects NASA's astrophysics research with

Amitabh Bachchan plans 20-room dharamshala in Ayodhya named after father Harivansh Rai Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan has submitted a building plan for a new dharamshala. This facility will be named after his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan. The p

PM Modi's school friend gets land back from firm linked to BJP MLA days after meeting him

Asgar Ali Vora, an 81-year-old school friend of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has received major relief after he got his disputed land back from

Bain Chair Manny Maceda on the great AI divide between builders and buyers

Rs 11 IV for Rs 325, Rs 6 syringe for Rs 57: Tukaram Mundhe flags 2,841% inflated hospital bills that patients don't even know, sends recommendation to Centre

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has cited a survey showing substantial differences between procurement prices and printed MRPs of hos

Maulana Arshad Madni Questions Uniform Civil Code Proposal, Advocates for Constitutional Supremacy

Maulana Arshad Madni criticizes the proposed Uniform Civil Code, emphasizing the need to uphold constitutional rights and religious freedom. Maul

Bhadrak Chicken Shop Owner Killed, Son Critical in Rivalry Attack

A chicken shop owner was killed, and his son was critically injured in a brutal attack allegedly sparked by an old rivalry at Jena Sahi under Ran

The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 gets a release date; know when and where to watch

Netflix is bringing back Kapil Sharma and his much-loved comedy gang with the fifth season of The Great Indian Kapil Show. The new season will pr

Fishermen Raise Concern Over Mass Idol Immersion in North Chennai

The Tamil Nadu Fishermen Trade Union Federation highlighted the concern over protecting turtle nesting sites and coastal ecosystems- threatens to

7 Keralam wards face bypolls as civic representatives quit for secure jobs

38 local body wards in Keralam go to polls on September 28

Rain spell soon for South Peninsula as Bay warms in likely last monsoon act

IMD sees isolated heavy rain over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for six days from Wednesday. Kerala and Mahe could receive isolated heavy r

State in Talks With Other Discoms for Power Purchase: CM Satheesan

The CM said that increased consumption, more demand at night, no storage facility for solar power, lack of adequate rain and rising temperatures

No PoP Ganesh idol immersion in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police have launched an awareness campaign ahead of Ganesh idol immersion by putting up flex banners, boards and barrica

Tamil Nadu Expands Breakfast Scheme to Include Students from Classes 6 to 8

The Tamil Nadu government will extend its breakfast scheme to students in classes 6 to 8, launching on September 22. Tamil Nadu Expands Breakfast

Tendenthoi Devi Haobijam heads to second Asian Games with confidence built at IIS

Tendenthoi Devi Haobijam prepares for her second Asian Games with enhanced confidence. Consistent training with teammates has fostered better und

Taylor Swift just dropped four mysterious words at the Emmys, and fans are already hunting for Easter eggs

Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at the Emmys in a comedy sketch. She delivered a cryptic phrase which fans are now analyzing for hidden m

I am a TamPunj and would not live anywhere else but Chennai

Seema Pahuja: CBI Officer Leading Sushant Rajput's Ex-Manager's Death Probe

Disha Salian died on June 8, 2020, after falling from the 14th floor of a residential building in Mumbai's Malad area - days before Sushant Singh

If You Have Guts, Launch Missile At Qazi Camp: Owaisi Dares BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma

Invoking the historical legacy of the region and the contribution of Muslim revolutionaries in the Indian independence movement, the AIMIM presid

ED arrests Kolkata man in land grabbing-linked PMLA case

Amit Ganguly is alleged to have acquired control over properties belonging to different persons and entities through the use of forged board reso

Japans PM Takaiichi Reshuffles LDP Leadership, Retains Key Figures Amid Legislative Challenges

PM Sanae Takaiichi of Japan has reshuffled the LDP leadership, keeping key officials as the government faces pressing legislative issues. Japans

AWS unable to restore access to Bahrain, UAE cloud zone hit in Iran war

Amazon's cloud computing unit AWS said the damage in Bahrain spanned multiple so-called availability zones, which are clusters of one or more dat

NBC helicopter crash in Los Angeles: Check chilling visuals of the NewsChopper4 crashing, bursting into flames

An NBC News helicopter crashed and burst into flames in Los Angeles. The tragic incident occurred while television crews were covering a separate

Chinas defence chief warns against historical revisionism in apparent Japan message

China's Defence Minister Dong Jun urged nations to avoid provocative acts and historical revisionism. He spoke at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum ami

CMC Launches QR Tool to Help Devotees Find Nearest Ganesh Immersion Points

The officials urged devotees to use the bags and place the offerings in them instead of leaving them near the immersion points

Japans PM Takaichi Reshuffles Party Leadership, Retains Key Figures

Japans Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has reshuffled the leadership of the ruling LDP, keeping many key officials as legislative challenges loom.

Supreme Court directs HPEC to probe pellet gun use, violence against women in Jantar Mantar case

The Supreme Court has issued a series of directions to the High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) investigating allegations of violence and excess

Accommodation is no challenge; Indians will adapt to containers at Asian Games: Sharath Kamal

India's contingent of 501 athletes and 265 officials will be spread across container style rooms, a docked cruise ship and hotels much like the n

On Camera, Noida Man Crossing Road Carrying His Birthday Cake Hit By Speeding Car

The victim, Himanshu Rai, suffered fractures in his legs, arms, and spine.

Wildlife Committee Inspects Health of Five Rescued Orangutans

A technical committee of wildlife experts on Tuesday inspected the handrearing centre at Nandankanan Zoological Park to evaluate the condition of

Jos Buttler breaks Rohit Sharma's T20I record after 80-run knock vs Sri Lanka

Jos Buttler has surpassed Rohit Sharma on the list of most runs scored in T20I cricket history. The former England captain played a sensational 8

What Weapon US May Have Put In Space, Who Else Could Have Similar Arms

America's announcement has opened a new frontier in space warfare, with analysts debating the future of military developments in orbit and who el

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar to Visit Bhutan for High-Level Talks

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar embarks on a two-day visit to Bhutan for discussions with the King and Prime Minister. Indian Foreign Minis

VOC Port Handles 335-m Container Ship from Brazil, Sets New Record

The vessel was said to have arrived from the Port of Santos, in Brazil, with 3,276 containers.

Two earthquakes hits northwestern Nepal

According to the National Seismological Research Centre, the first tremor of magnitude 4.5 was recorded at 1:51 a.m. (local time)

Howrah Ganesh Puja Pandal Features Modi Drinking Tea With Lord Ganesha

The pandal showcases Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lord Ganesha seated together with cups of tea.

Ed Sheerans tour in turmoil as opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Several supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore's removal. These artists expressed solidarity with Macklemore and

Saudi F-15 fighter jet reportedly shot down by Houthis in Marib after drone intercepted near Mecca: Report

A Saudi F-15 fighter jet has been shot down by Houthi rebels over Marib province in Yemen, according to the groups statement as quoted by i24News

Fortis Healthcare moves Supreme Court against Delhi HC forensic audit order; Axis Bank may follow

In a significant legal move, Fortis Healthcare has appealed to the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court decision requiring a forensic audit o

Iran war: Massie seeks Hegseths impeachment

TVK appeals Tamils in London to refrain from trying to see CM Vijay citing safety

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's public meetings in London have been cancelled. The TVK party cited public safety and police directives

Egyptian President and Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Regional Security in Cairo

Egyptian President Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meet to strengthen ties and address regional security issues. Egyptian Preside

Sridhar Babu Urges Singapore Firms to Invest in Bharat Future City

The Minister said Singapores technological and industrial expertise could contribute to the development of Telanganas semiconductor ecosystem

Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Odisha DGP Selection Today

The Supreme Court is set to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the Odisha governments process of appointing the next Director Ge

How to Know Whether You Are Investing or Just Reacting

Goal-based investing, fixed asset allocation and periodic reviews can help investors resist market noise, emotional impulses and costly portfolio

AI cooperation: On Artificial Intelligence at a crossroads | The Hindu Editorial

The BRICS framework is an alternative to a geopolitical view of AI development

HFCL, Sterlite Tech, HEG, MTAR Technologies locked in 5% lower circuits

Despite of the recent correction, thus far in the calendar year 2026, the stock price of Sterlite Technologies has skyrocketed 690%, while HFCL h

Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein: If I was not a physicist, I would probably be a musician - why your favorite hobby can simply be something you love, not another way to make money

Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein: Albert Einstein found profound joy in playing his violin, a pursuit separate from his scientific career. His

Rice prices rise again in Bengaluru as poor rainfall hits supply

Bengaluru: Rice prices have increased again across Karnataka, with traders attributing the latest hike to inadequate rainfall, lower crop output

India-Canada Trade Deal May Be Finalised By Year-End; China Trade Talks Also Underway

Man arrested for sexually assaulting minor girl in Nanded

Nanded: A man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Maharashtras Nanded district, police said. The alleged in

Traders brace for prolonged India bond slump as RBI mops up excess cash

Bond traders expect yields to rise as the RBI drains excess liquidity amid higher oil prices, rising inflation and heavy government debt supply

Manoj Jarange Patil Signals Possible Cancellation of Mumbai March Due to Health Issues

Activist Manoj Jarange Patil hints at canceling his Mumbai march, citing health concerns after an extended hunger strike. Manoj Jarange Patil Sig

Is Chennai's Smart City Mission Accomplished?

CAGs performance audit, covering the implementation of the Smart Cities Mission in Tamil Nadu from April 2016 to March 2024, examined whether the

India trade gap shrinks to five-month low as exports jump over 26% in August

Indias merchandise exports surged 26.12 per cent to USD 43.81 billion in August, driven by a jump in electronics, engineering and petroleum produ

Saudi-Houthi Conflict: Houthis Claim Saudi Fighter Jet Downed, Deny Mecca Attack

The Saudi-Houthi conflict intensified on Wednesday as Yemens Houthi forces claimed they had shot down a Saudi fighter jet, while denying Saudi Ar

'Narendras Ongoing Trump Appeasement': Congress's dig at PM on UPI move

Jairam Ramesh asked whether the government's move on MDR was done to enable U.S. card companies to compete with UPI

L Catterton to invest in restaurant chain Nandhana Foods

The funding by global consumer focused investment firm L Catterton is expected to support Nandhana Foods' next phase of growth.

Key Accused in Scam Impersonating CM Vijay Nabbed in Rajasthan

During the regular cyber patrolling, the Cyber Crime team of CB-CID came across AI generated deep fake videos with Hindi audio impersonating the

Shiv Sena Criticizes Maharashtra Government for Neglecting Tribal Health Services and Infrastructure

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray slams Maharashtra for failing to provide essential health services to tribal areas. Shiv Sena Criticizes Mahara

Kishau Dam: Six states sign MoA, Himachal CM Sukhu highlights 1,2001,500 Cr revenue

Kishau Dam: Six states sign MoA, Himachal CM Sukhu highlights 1,2001,500 Cr revenue

Paytm stock hits 52-week high after NPCI introduces UPI MDR

The stock opened sharply higher at 1,830 and has seen heavy trading volume of over 1.09 crore shares worth 1,956 crore so far in the session

Man, Son Arrested After Rs 1.5 Crore Cannabis Crop Found In Telangana Farm

Telangana Police have arrested a father and son for allegedly running a large-scale illegal cannabis cultivation operation in a 10-acre cotton fi

Rs 3,406 Crore Silicon Carbide Semiconductor Manufacturing Plant Approved In Odisha; To Produce 96 Million SiC Devices Annually

Warsh likely to side with financial markets over Trump as Fed rate hike expected

WASHINGTON, September 16, 2026 (AP) Barely four months into the job, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is stuck between two strong and opposing

CCB searches former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh's premises in Rs 100-cr private school fraud case

CCB sleuths searched premises linked to former minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. These searches are connected to an alleged Rs 100-crore private

FDA Suspends Licence of Mumbais Cafe Mondegar Over Hygiene Violations

Inspectors also found improper methods of thawing food and inadequate cooling of cooked items

Hindujas Discuss Stepping Up Renewable Energy Investments in TN with CM in London

The group reiterated its commitment to continuing investments and expanding its business operations in Tamil Nadu

Messi visit row in Keralam: Police register FIR against Anto Augustine, Reporter Broadcasting Company

Accused booked on charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy

Sanju Samson on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 'We can't sulk' over India selection

Sanju Samson says competing with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi demands a team-first mindset, while admitting criticism affects him and explaining why he t

NDA Leaders Criticize Akhilesh Yadavs Opposition to UCC, Accuse Him of Playing Vote Bank Politics

NDA leaders respond to Akhilesh Yadavs remarks on UCC, accusing him of pursuing vote bank politics and misrepresenting the issue. NDA Leaders Cri

RPF Constable Saves Man Who Falls Between Train, Platform at Tambaram

Since there was no injury, he travelled in the same train to Assam

Drug regulator issues alert on sale of unauthorised Pakistani whitening creams in India

The products are unauthorised and contain excessive levels of heavy metals beyond the specified limits, which may pose health risks to consumers,

Nakkeeran journalist arrested for defamatory video against woman YouTuber

The police said that Damodharan Prakash had posted a derogatory and defamatory video against a woman working for a YouTube channel in January thi

NBC News helicopter crashes, bursts into flames in Los Angeles while covering SUV-bus accident, 3 killed

A news helicopter operated by NBC4 Los Angeles crashed and burst into flames in the Chatsworth neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, k

Saudi Arabia says Houthis target Mecca, warns of 'red line'

The Saudi-led coalition said its air defenses had destroyed a Houthi-deployed drone just outside the holy city of Mecca a claim Houthis were qui

Meeting Modi gives 15-year land dispute a new turn

'Don't Go Bang-Bang Sanju'

'He played himself in and he started hammering the balls only later. If he keeps on doing that, I don't think he'll ever fail.'

Delhi Police constable suspended for displaying firearms on reels, while on BRICS duty

Mr. Bangar was posted at one of the hotels as part of security arrangements

Korutla: Man Strangles Wife To Death Over Suspicion

The incident took place on Prakasam Road in Korutla on Wednesday morning. The deceased was identified as Lakshmi.

UPIs MDR Implementation Could Boost Industry Revenue by Up to

The introduction of Merchant Discount Rate in UPI payments may generate significant revenue for banks and payment firms in India. UPIs MDR Implem

Pakistan fuel prices hit record; Shehbaz ministers warn of energy crisis

Covid ka chota bhai: Radiologist shares scan of a young patient showing the effects of H1N1 influenza spread across India, says it is not a harmless diesease

A doctor has shared an Instagram post featuring a CT scan that he claimed showed extensive lung infection in a young woman with influenza. Callin