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DPIIT to unveil QCO framework for semiconductor, deeptech firms in 2-3 months

The proposed framework will address compliance hurdles around replacement components used in semiconductor and other high-tech manufacturing.

Girl killed; seven others hurt after tractor ran amok during Ganesh immersion procession in Dharmavaram

The incident was reported at Sivanagar Bramhamgari Temple in the town; the injured were shifted to the area hospital

Four students, driver injured as school bus collides with lorry on Chennai-Bengaluru NH near Ambur

Agitated residents stage a road blockade demanding better safety measures on the stretch; police arrest lorry driver

WBPDCL starts sale of surplus coal to NTPC

State power utility plans to supply 3.5 million tonnes of surplus coal by March 2027

Asian Games 2026 set to open in Japan after turbulent build-up

The 17,000 participants, more than the Olympics, stretched organisers to the limit as they scrambled to find accommodation for everyone.

DGGI uncovers 115 Crore GST evasion across Andhra Pradesh hotels

According to officials, the establishments systematically suppressed the value of taxable supplies, reporting significantly lower sales figures t

DUSU Counting: ABVP Leads in Early Trends for President's Post

Last year, the ABVP won the posts of president, secretary and general secretary while NSUI secured only the vice-president's post.

425 Kg Ganja Seized on ORR, Six-Member Gang Held

The police reportedly intercepted the vehicle after keeping a close watch on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) under the Dundigal police station limits

Amitabh Bachchan Highlights the Power of Prayer in Lifes Challenges

Amitabh Bachchan emphasizes the importance of prayer and perseverance in overcoming lifes obstacles through a recent blog post. Amitabh Bachchan

Fungus found evolving resistance to drug meant for humans

Mycophenolic acid was found unintentionally exerting pressure on fungi that cause pneumocystis pneumonia

Viewers slam Bigg Boss 20 makers after Rohed Khan

Mumbai: Weekend Ka Vaar is here, and Bigg Boss 20 has already witnessed its first eviction of the season. Rohed Khan is said to have been elimina

U.P. receives approval for rejuvenation and integrated development of Gomti Udgam Sthal in Pilibhit

The period of completion of the project is 24 months (excluding bidding process) for the construction phase and five Years for Operation & Mainte

Jairam Ramesh Criticizes Government Over Rising Inflation, Claims Attack on Household Budgets

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accuses the government of failing to control inflation, impacting household budgets across India. Jairam Ramesh Cri

BCCI Confident Asia Cup Trophies Will

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has said the Asia Cup trophies won by the Indian mens and womens teams will eventually reach its

New CMD of NLC India Limited Takes Charge

Dr. Acharya is a seasoned professional with nearly three decades of rich and diverse experience across leading Indian organisations in the Power,

Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war

Officials in Kyiv vigorously denounced the action as illegal, and a human rights activist described residents there as being coerced to participa

Karnataka to Decide on Kasturirangan Reports Area Survey After Public Hearing

The Kasturirangan Committee had recommended declaring 37 per cent of the Western Ghats, covering around 60,000 sq km across six states-Gujarat, M

Mamata Banerjee moves Supreme Court against EC freeze on TMC name, symbol

Mamata Banerjee has challenged the Election Commission's decision to freeze the Trinamool Congress name and symbol. The poll panel allotted separ

A heartwarming feeling: Manu Bhaker on being chosen as India's flag-bearer for Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony

Manu Bhaker said she feels honored to be a flag-bearer for the upcoming Asian Games. She recalled past experiences and her journey in sports. Bha

Tamil Nadu Launches Gold Ring Scheme for Newborns in Government Hospitals

Tamil Nadus new initiative offers a gold ring to every child born in government hospitals, starting September 28. Tamil Nadu Launches Gold Ring S

Davis Cup: India Stay Alive as Dhakshineswar-Balaji Deliver in Seoul

India made a desperate change to their doubles combination and it paid off as Dhakshineswar Suresh and N Sriram Balaji fought their way past Ui-s

How are noisy celebrations and DJs affecting the hearing of humans?

Can prolonged exposure to high-volume music cause permanent, hidden damage to the ears? And what do scientific research and Indias noise pollutio

Semicon, India Mobile Congress, electronics summit together? ISM CEO pitches mega gathering

The proposal is to bring the events together in the same city and around the same location, while allowing each to retain its own identity.

Trump renews $100,000 H-1B fee for another year, targets layoffs

US President Donald Trump has extended the $100,000 H-1B visa fee requirement for another year, with the restriction now set to remain in effect

Wanted to turn Bengal into Bangladesh: Giriraj Singh attacks Mamata Banerjee ahead of bypolls

Union Minister Giriraj Singh attacked Mamata Banerjee's administration for crime and extortion in West Bengal. He claimed the ruling regime wante

Woman Marries Partner At Mother's ICU Bedside To Fulfil Her Dying Wish Amid Stage 4 Cancer

Camie said she owed the hospital staff everything and called the experience a true blessing in disguise.

Statewide Palmyra Seed Planting Drive on Sept. 27

The palmyra palm is known for its drought resilience and its role in soil conservation, water-resource protection and biodiversity conservation

UPI-MDR: The Way Forward in the National Interest

A revenue-sharing model linked to market share could support smaller and Indian-origin TPAPs while strengthening data governance and India's digi

PT Usha Meets OCA President Ahead of Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya

PT Usha meets OCA President Sheikh Joaan Al Thani, discussing sports development before the Asian Games opening ceremony. PT Usha Meets OCA Presi

Delhi University Students Union counting begins amid high anticipation

The results will determine the composition of the DUSU central panel for the 2026-27 academic session, in an election that has drawn keen interes

Anthropic, Accenture to invest $2 billion in AI model evaluation as safety concerns rise

The partnership comes as AI developers face growing pressure from regulators, companies and researchers to ensure their advanced models are safe

IIT-M Students Win Global Autonomous Vessel Challenge in Norway

Team Aritra secured the overall championship with 90.42 points in the competition that featured 23 teams with around 150 participants from nine c

Psychology explains why people turn down the music when looking for an address and how the brain responds when everyday navigation suddenly demands more attention

When drivers are in the process of locating unfamiliar addresses, they frequently decrease the volume of the music. This behavior is aimed at min

Over three dozen Munger Engineering College students fall ill, food poisoning suspected

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 19 (IANS) Panic gripped the hostel of Munger Engineering College late on Friday evening after more than three dozen stu

PM Modi inaugurates International Conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics' | LIVE

PM Modi inaugurates International Conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics' | LIVE

IIT Bombay Student Found Dead: Police Initiate Accidental Death Report

Mumbai police have registered an accidental death report following the tragic death of an IIT Bombay student, sparking campus protests. IIT Bomba

Taking a shot at recreational shooting with airguns

Dealers of airguns in Chennai note enthusiasts of recreational airgun target shooting are on the rise

IIT Bombay student dies by suicide: 22-year-old allegedly uploaded exam paper to ChatGPT after being caught using phone

A devastating incident at IIT Bombay has led to the tragic suicide of a 22-year-old student in his hostel room after being caught allegedly using

Trump renews USD 1,00,000 fee on H-1B visas, tightens scrutiny

Washington: US President Donald Trump has extended by a year the USD 1,00,000 fee on employers for bringing in foreign workers on H-1B visas, the

Maharashtra TET leak: Chargesheet says question papers smuggled out in shoe insoles for Rs 8,000

A nearly 3,500-page chargesheet filed by the Thane City police stated in the Maharashtra TET leak on Saturday said that the question papers were

Badrinath to Host Two-Day Cultural Festival Showcasing Local Heritage

The two-day Devbhoomi Cultural Festival in Badrinath will celebrate local traditions and promote tourism in Uttarakhand. Badrinath to Host Two-Da

Nepal disaster impact: Sikkim High Court initiates PIL on climate justice

The court makes the Railway Ministry and the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited respondents, along with the Sik

Sobhita Dhulipala Gets Into Action Mode, Avoids Body Double

Speaking about their collaboration, Ranjith called Sobhita a brilliant actor and revealed that she performed all her action sequences without rel

TN Govt To Launch Annual Retina Screening For People Above 30

The health department is all set to roll out the Save Retina (Vizhithirai Kaappom) programme, a statewide initiative aimed at detecting retinal d

5 Self-growth books for people who feel stuck despite trying

Feeling stuck despite your efforts? These 5 self-growth books offer fresh perspectives, practical insights, and motivation to move forward.

Montana family's 57-acre wildlife haven protected forever

A Montana family has successfully secured fifty-seven acres of pristine riverfront terrain for permanent conservation. This crucial initiative pl

Discovering the Mystical Jankar Sam Temple in Uttarakhand

Explore the Jankar Sam Temple in Almora, Uttarakhand, a revered site dedicated to the deity Sam, known for fulfilling devotees wishes. Discoverin

AIIMS NORCET 11 Result 2026 Out: Check The Direct Link To Download

The AIIMS NORCET 11 Result has been released by the exam-conducting body in a PDF format. Candidates qualified in the prelims round will move to

'The Revolutionaries' And The Battle For Historical Memory

Never Thought We Would Survive Opposite Toxic: Hanuman Ansh Producer

Hanuman Ansh co-producer Ragini Sona revealed how the team fought to keep Hanuman Ansh in theatres following the release of Yash's Toxic

Fuel Pumps Warn They Won't Accept UPI Payments Above Rs 2,000 Over New Fee

Petrol pump dealers are seeking a complete exemption from the proposed 0.4% MDR on UPI fuel payments and may stop accepting UPI transactions abov

India-New Zealand FTA Likely to Take Effect Within a Month

The New Zealand Parliament approved the implementing legislation on September 15, with the official parliamentary record showing 93 votes in favo

NISER Student Dies After Falling From Hostel Roof In Odisha

A third-year student of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) reportedly died after falling from the roof of the Bhagi

BJP Leader Raises Alarm Over Punjab Polices Safety Concerns After ASI Murder

Sunil Jakhar questions Punjabs law and order after the murder of an ASI, highlighting police fears and a government advisory. BJP Leader Raises A

Neem Karoli Baba Devotees To Get Rs 2,800 Crore Ropeway, Kainchi Dham 25 Minutes From Kathgodam

IIT Bombay Student Warned Of 1-Year Suspension For Using ChatGPT In Exam? What Institute Said

According to the institute Sahil Wakode uploaded the examination question paper on ChatGPT to seek answers during the examination.

What is the method of keeping a water bottle in the fridge that reduces the electricity bill?

The right way to store a water bottle in the refrigerator not only helps keep you chilled but also helps maintain consistent cooling. Learn an ea

Private Travel Bus Catches Fire In Srikakulam, Traffic Hit

Five passengers, two drivers and a cleaner were on board. They noticed the fire in time and immediately got off the bus.

Telangana home guard seen dragging woman by hair, transferred

Hyderabad: A police officer who was seen dragging a woman by her hair outside the Hafeezpet Railway Station has been transferred to Vikarabad, po

You lie in bed all day on weekends; do you know what effect it has on your body?

If you spend all day in bed on weekends, learn about its effects on your body. Learn how laziness on weekends affects your body.The downsides of

US President Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill, India Among Countries Facing 100% Tariff Risk

The new US law expands sanctions on Moscow and gives Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil.

Boy Abducted, Killed for Ransom in Bengaluru; Neighbour Held

Reddy, a native of Andhra Pradesh who was brought up in Bengaluru, had returned from London a few months ago after completing his master's degree

IIT Bombay on student suicide: No disciplinary action taken, assured incident wouldn't affect career

Amid protest over the death of a second-year Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay student, the institute has issued a statement saying tha

What does the new U.S.-Denmark deal over Greenland entail, after Trumps takeover threats?

President Trump said no U.S. adversary would be able to make sensitive investments on the island without Washingtons approval, adding that the ag

Confident of its success, says Digvijaya Singh on Rahul Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj in Indore

Digvijaya Singh is confident Rahul Gandhi's student program in Indore will succeed. Around 1.5 lakh students have registered for the upcoming eve

Suresh Balaji, Dhakshineswar Suresh script India's comeback in Davis Cup with doubles win over South Korea

India executed a high-stakes tactical pivot on Day 2 of the Davis Cup tie against South Korea at Seouls Olympic Tennis Centre. The visitors suffe

Good in People: Mother-in-law who had been cold for 15 years gave her a wooden box on their wedding day and told her not to open it until she died. She finally did and discovered the compassion behind the distance

Good in People: A Reddit user who believed her mother-in-law had disliked her for 15 years finally opened a wooden box she was given on her weddi

TN Govt Conducts Community Baby Shower For 100 Women

Rural development and water resources minister N. Anand participated in a community valaikappu (baby shower) ceremony for 100 pregnant women Frid

Study says people with an inability to delay gratification are more likely to experience emotional eating tendencies

Many people turn to food as a source of comfort during tough emotional times, unintentionally sabotaging their body's natural hunger signals. Thi

Rashmika Responds to Language Trolling

She said speaking to audiences in their language is her way of showing respect to them.

Practical Magic 2 movie review: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman provide the enchantment in bland sequel

The sequel to the 1998 cult favourite offers little in the way of romance or magic apart from its luminescent leads

Asian Games 2026: Manav-Manush pair leads Indias table tennis medal hopes

The Indian men's team faces Indonesia in its first match of Group F and plays against Iran in its second match on September 20. The women's team

UPSC IFS Mains Exam Schedule for 2026 Released

The UPSC has officially released the schedule for the IFS Mains Examination 2026, set to occur from November 22 to November 29. Candidates will p

19 years on, Yuvraj Singhs six sixes still echo from that unforgettable Durban night

Yuvraj Singh achieved a historic feat by hitting six sixes in one over. This remarkable performance occurred during the inaugural World Twenty20

All you need to know about: nosebleeds

Occurring mostly in the under 10s and the over 45s, nosebleeds are very common: about 60% of the population is estimated to experience one in the

Indian Player Quimcy DSouza Falls Short in Asian Games Techball Semifinal

Quimcy DSouza loses in the semifinals of techball at the Asian Games 2026, setting up a bronze medal match against Yuina Sakamoto. Indian Player

Delhi to see cloudy skies today as monsoon withdrawal begins across India

Delhi is likely to remain dry through September 25, with partly cloudy skies on Saturday and Sunday before skies turn mainly clear; maximum tempe

'Can't afford petrol': Pakistan PTI lawmakers ride donkey carts to assembly in protest

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lawmakers protested soaring fuel prices by riding donkey carts. Petrol prices reached 390.79 rupees per litre and diesel

Rs.1.38 Cr Demonetized Currency Seized in Kazipet; 8 Held

The police seized old currency notes worth Rs.1.38 crore from the accused

31 dead in attack at police headquarters in Pakistan

Attackers stormed the Old Police Lines complex at Kohat, a town of around 2,20,000 people in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, on Septe

Srinidhi Shetty Shares Fun Moments With Trivikram Srinivas on Aadarsha Kutumbam Sets

The film is headlined by Victory Venkatesh and directed by Trivikram Srinivas.

Nandigram by-poll, a reset for Mamata and Congress ties

There appears to be a vacuum in the Opposition space in the State. The emerging understanding between the Congress and Mamata Banerjee could resh

Reimagining Keralam sets implementation roadmap for 35 transformational projects

The state government was committed to leveraging the economic potential of Keralams coastal ecosystem, which stretches over 500 km

Hugs, kisses mins before tragedy: Indian woman jumped to save friend, both killed by train

India Emerges as a Global Chip Hub with 200 New Design Firms, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 has seen the rise of 200 chip design firms, enhancing the nations semiconductor capabilities. India Emerges as a

Asian Olympic boss says politicians need to stay out of sport at Nagoya Games

Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani stated politicians should not be involved in sports. This statement followed an

Box Office: Vibe Opens At Rs 1.50 Crore, Earns More Than Kareena's Daayra

Vibe has opened with the same first-day collection as Kunal Kemmu's directorial debut Madgaon Express

'Everything on record': Parliamentary Finance panel chief defends unanimous Standing Committee report amid UPI MDR row

Bhartruhari Mahtab defended the finance committee's report on Demands for Grants. Congress MP Manish Tewari rejected claims of opposition support

Parents will now be able to monitor their children's activity on Threads; Meta has provided new controls.

Meta has introduced new parental controls on Threads, allowing parents to better monitor their children's screen time, privacy, and app activity.

Blackstone came close to giving up on India; now it calls the country its best bet

Blackstones early India push struggled to gain traction, but a shift towards control stakes and sectors such as IT services, real estate and manu