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Sanjana Sanghi Advocates for Youth Empowerment at the UN, Highlights Need for Resources

Actress Sanjana Sanghi speaks at the UN, emphasizing the need for resources and trust in empowering todays youth. Sanjana Sanghi Advocates for Yo

Ganesh immersion: Future City wine shops closed from Sept 25-26

Hyderabad: Ahead of the final Ganesh idol immersion, Future City Police Commissioner Dr. Tarun Joshi has directed all liquor outlets, toddy shops

Class 5 student bitten by snake on school premises in Keralams Kozhikode

Teachers took the 10-year-old boy to taluk hospital, where he was given preliminary treatment. He was later shifted to Kozhikode Government Medic

CIAL strengthen Far East connectivity with four weekly Bangkok services

The winter schedule commencing from October 26 to March 28, 2027 features a total of 1,766 scheduled weekly flight movements, comprising 885 arri

Four teens run over by Rajya Rani Express in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh: Four teenagers died on the spot and one was seriously injured after being hit by the Rajya Rani Express in Tekkali town, Andhra P

SC bench divided on CEC appointment law, refers case to CJI

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, September 23, delivered a split verdict on whether a batch of petitions challenging the 2023 law on th

Stock markets rebound amid easing crude oil prices; Sensex up 299 points

Mumbai, Sep 23 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday amid easing crude oil prices, which remained below USD 100 per bar

UK Launches New Military Space Squadron to Protect Satellites

The UK has established a new military space squadron to safeguard its satellites amid rising global military space capabilities. UK Launches New

ADB raised Indias FY27 growth forecast to 7%

The Asian Development Bank has raised its FY27 India growth forecast to 7% from 6.6%, citing strong public investment and resilience in services

Heavy rain lashes Odisha as deep depression approaches coast, 3,500 people evacuated

Odisha government has ordered the closure of educational institutions and Anganwadi centres in 10 districts

Hurricane Polo path: Where is extremely dangerous Hurricane Polo now? Category 5 storm near Mexico triggers US Embassy warning, schools shut

Hurricane Polo has rapidly escalated to a formidable Category 5 storm and is being treated 'extremely dangerous', boasting maximum sustained wind

'Momnesia' pregnancy forgetfulness linked to brain circuit disruption, study finds

Scientists have now found a possible explanation for mommy brain. High oestrogen increased the activity of hypothalamus neurons, which in turn su

In Chennais Periamet, historic restaurants meet bachelor canteens

From the National Durbar Restaurant to canteens feeding the migrant workforce, Periamet serves memorable meals amid some of Chennais most iconic

Naidu, Sitharaman to lay foundation for 1 lakh crore Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub at Madanapalle on October 2

40,000 crore Central support and 60,000 crore private investment proposed; project to cover six districts

Congress MLA resigns after Indi and Chadchan taluks not included in drought-hit list in Karnataka

Yashavant Rayagoud V. Patil has submitted his resignation for the second time this year

Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Nifty closes at 23,446, gains 118 points, Sensex ends at 74,828 on stronger domestic growth momentum

Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Highlights: Indian equity markets closed higher on Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 gaining 117.80 points, or 0.50%, to cl

Delhi homes to pay higher waste collection charges soon: MCD plans 50% hikes in solid waste management. Check new rates for different colonies

MCD has proposed nearly a 50 percent hike in solid waste management user charges and penalties under its draft SWM Bylaws 2026. The proposed rate

Uttar Pradesh Accelerates Digital Expansion of AYUSH Medical Services

The Uttar Pradesh government is advancing digital AYUSH services with new initiatives to enhance healthcare education across districts. Uttar Pra

Rupee falls 12 paise to close at 95.74 against US dollar

Mumbai, Sep 23 (PTI) The rupee fell 12 paise to close at 95.74 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by the broad streng

Minister in CEC-EC selection panel fails perception test, says Justice Datta in split verdict

Justice Datta said the Minister cannot be expected to defy the Prime Minister; he said the Prime Minister and his Cabinet Minister shared a colle

Delhi L-G orders park safety audit, Pink Police deployment after Astha Kunj gang rape

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed that a comprehensive safety audit of all Delhi parks be conducted within a week, with em

Vijayawadas 72-foot eco-friendly Ganesh will be washed away where it sits on September 24

Built on Sitara Grounds in 60 days by about 200 artisans from other States, the clay, jute and coir idol will be dissolved by fire tenders on the

Can Saudi Arabia beat the Houthis? | Global Faultlines podcast

In this episode, we speak about Saudi Arabias renewed confrontation with the Houthis, the impact of the Iran war on Riyadhs regional strategy, an

354 Auto Rickshaw Permits Cancelled After Master Canteen Protest

The Transport Department has cancelled permits of 354 autos for 45 days after a disorderly protest near Master Canteen Square, tightening the squ

JSW Motors delays debut SUV launch to mid-December from Diwali

Jetour T2-based plug-in hybrid likely to be the groups first passenger vehicle as JSW prepares a 15-model new-energy vehicle rollout

'Deliberations sign of pure democracy': BJP reacts to EC 'SIR split' row, targets Congress

BJP MP Sambit Patra defended the Election Commission's internal discussions as a sign of democracy. He accused opposition parties, particularly C

UPI MDR from Oct 15: Should you switch from UPI to debit or credit cards?

Before switching to cards, users should understand which UPI payments attract MDR and who actually bears the cost.

Donald Trump took the 'alpha position during his meeting with Andy Burnham, but one moment changed the UK PM's body language

The British Prime Minister sat down with the US president on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, at a time when rel

Cyclone Arnab LIVE Updates: Heavy rains in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh; deep depression to make landfall tonight

Heavy rain lashed southern and coastal Odisha on Wednesday as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal moved towards the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha co

Indian Stock Market Closes Higher, Sensex Gains 299 Points Amid Oil Price Stability

The Indian stock market rebounded, with Sensex rising 299 points as oil prices stabilize around $100 per barrel. Indian Stock Market Closes Highe

All orders, decisions taken by EC carry full legal sanctions; differing views normal: EC statement

New Delhi, Sep 23 (PTI) The Election Commission on Wednesday asserted that all its official orders, decisions and administrative directions carry

Agentic AI widening cyber risks even as defence tools improve: Trellix MD

Frontier AI models are rapidly improving vulnerability detection but also giving threat actors greater scale, making contextual intelligence and

Savithri Sreedharan, National Award-winning actor, dies at 78; Kerala minister T Siddique extends condolences

Savithri Sreedharan,National Award-winning actor,has died at the age of 78. Known for her work in Malayalam cinema, Sreedharan's death has prompt

Injury-prone English quick Mark Wood announces international retirement

England quick Mark Wood has called time on his international career, ending an 11-year journey that brought him two World Cup titles and four Ash

BJP's Sambit Patra slams Opposition amid Election Commission SIR dissent row; hails democracy

BJP MP Sambit Patra defended the Election Commission amid the SIR row, saying correspondence among the three Election Commissioners on 14 occasio

A Maryland family let their worn-out farm heal in 1954; 72 years later, its protected forever

Dune Cottage sells for $72M after $120M asking price

Karnataka Government Faces Criticism Over New Conditions for Gruha Lakshmi Scheme

Karnatakas Gruha Lakshmi Scheme faces backlash as BJP claims new verification rules target beneficiaries unfairly. Karnataka Government Faces Cri

Inside actor Nani

Hyderabad: All eyes are currently on Telugu star Nani as his much-awaited film The Paradise is set to hit theatres on September 24. The Srikanth

Krishna Water from Almatty, Narayanpur Reservoirs To Save Telangana Crops

Telangana Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Wednesday said Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar responded positively to the request to r

PM Modi Likely to Visit Canada This December as Landmark Trade Pact Nears Finish Line

LG, Samsung face India tariff evasion investigation over OLED TV parts

Indian officials alleged the companies wrongly claimed a concessional 5% tariff on imported OLED glass screens called open cells, arguing the rat

Banks to open on Sunday amid union strike: What should customers do

Public sector and regional rural banks will open on Sunday, Sept 27, giving customers a window to finish branch-based work before the strike.

Republican Senator John Curtis Demands Subpoena Over Donald Trump Jr.'s Finances and Foreign Gifts

Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu inaugurates control centre to redress grievances of students residing in Social Justice hostels

The control centre would take up complaints related to food and accommodation from students residing in Social Justice hostels, submitted through

Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu inaugurates control centre to redress grievances of students residing in Social Justice hostels

The control centre would take up complaints related to food and accommodation from students residing in Social Justice hostels, submitted through

China stocks edge lower ahead of US-China summit

The Shanghai Composite fell 0.39% to 3,936.5, while the Shenzhen Component declined 0.64% to 13,636.1. Market sentiment remained subdued after pr

Sensex settles 299 pts higher; Nifty ends above 23,400 level

As per provisional closing data, the S&P BSE Sensex jumped 299.17 points or 0.40% to 74,828.25. The Nifty 50 index added 117.80 points or 0.50% t

Congress Seeks Bail for Milan Pradhan Ahead of Nandigram By-Election

The Congress party has filed a petition in Kolkata High Court for Milan Pradhans bail as he prepares for the Nandigram by-election. Congress Seek

Blasts Rock Strait of Hormuz Even as Trump Cites 'Good Talks' With Iranian Envoys at UNGA

NSE shares to also trade on Metropolitan Stock Exchange after listing

MSE will admit NSE shares under the 'permitted to trade' category from September 24, a move industry experts say could help bring additional volu

Asiad 2026 Sept 24: India full schedule, medal events time, live streaming

Rohibina Devi will present India with their first medal opportunity on Day 5 when she takes the mat for the wushu women's 60kg final at 6:10 am I

West Indies Team Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram for Sep 27 ODI vs India

The West Indies cricket team arrived at Thiruvananthapuram airport on Wednesday morning ahead of the first ODI against India, scheduled to be pla

Revision plea challenging division of Nizam properties dismissed

Hyderabad: In a major blow to Azmet Jah and Shekhyar Jan, children of of Mukarram Jah the eight Nizam who passed away in 2023, the Telangana High

SC Seeks Centres Response On Plea Challenging Muslim Inheritance Rules

PIL Alleges Gender Discrimination In Muslim Succession And Property Rights

India settles for bronze in men's badminton after Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty fail to impress

Indian mens team settled for a bronze medal after losing 13 to China in the semifinals of the Asian Games 2026.

Bihar BPSSC SI recruitment exam 2026 cancelled; new dates soon for 'Daroga' aspirants

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission, BPSSC has cancelled the Sub Inspector (SI) recruitment exam 2026. The BPSSC SI recruitment exam

Falmouth evacuates 339 homes after a WWII bomb remains dangerous more than 80 years later

Highlights: A total of 339 homes face evacuation A massive 250kg bomb found off Falmouth The device dates back to WWII Royal Navy experts are inv

Notorious Criminal Shot Dead in Gwalior; Five Suspects Named in FIR

A notorious criminal was shot dead in Gwalior, with police suspecting a long-standing rivalry behind the attack. Five suspects have been named. N

Digital engineering firm QBurst targets threefold revenue growth, focusing on local hiring

QBurst is positioning South India as the primary talent base for its next phase of growth

Navitas Solar plans 10,000-crore green energy blitz across Gujarat, Maharashtra

The proposed expansion will create manufacturing facilities across the solar value chain, including ingots, wafers, high-efficiency solar cells a

Form 6 changes illegal, differences within EC serious: Ex-CEC

New Delhi: Changes to the statutory voter registration Form 6 are absolutely wrong and illegal, former chief election commissioner O P Rawat said

Nearly 240,000 suspected money mule accounts shut in UK last year; here

238,396 suspected mule accounts were closed in 2025. People aged 40 to 49 recorded the sharpest rise in account closures. Criminals often move fr

Mahindra Thar OG Gets a Major Mechanical Overhaul: 8 Changes That Matter

Mahindra has reworked several fundamental parts of the Thar OG, bringing a stiffer platform, new rear suspension, electric steering, revised driv

Chennais Sunflower Tape Machine puts noise at the centre of his debut album

After the release of his debut album, Chennai-based musician Aryaman Singh, who goes by Sunflower Tape Machine is all set to perform at Music Mat

Bisleri International and Ministry of Earth Sciences Join Hands for Coastal Clean-Up Across 35 Beaches

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 23: Bisleri International, through its flagship 'Bottles for Change' CSR initiative, collaborated with th

Iran Rejects Trumps Destruction Threat, Calls It Strategic Desperation

Irans military dismisses Trumps threat to destroy the country, labeling it a sign of U.S. strategic desperation amid rising tensions. Iran Reject

Bittu Tabahi cleans Gurugram after Delhis Yamuna: 2,435 Kg waste removed from Khedki Daula, Noida the final stop of #CleanWithBittu drive

Surendra Singh Choudhry, also known as Bittu Tabahi, spearheaded an environmental cleanup initiative starting on World Cleanup Day. This campaign

If CEC Allowed Election Rigging, Its Treason: Priyanka Gandhi

The Congress MP from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency said that whosoever is doing it has to be taken to task.

Banks, oil companies lead FY26 dividend payouts

High absolute payouts, however, have not translated into higher dividend yields. Nearly half of Nufty500 companies had yields below 1%

BJP Mahila Morcha Launches

As part of the ongoing Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan launched on September 17, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha has kicked off a state-wide

Red alert in five Telangana districts on September 24

Eight districts were placed under orange alert

CEC Appointment Law: SC Gives Split Verdict on Larger Bench Reference

Justice Dipankar Datta, who headed the bench, refused to accept the Centre's submission that the petitions raise seminal questions of constitutio

Rites signs MoU with National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation

To provide consultancy and technical support services to projects across North-East

Apple Developing New Fitness Tracker Aimed at Rivaling Whoop

Apple has been exploring the category for several months and is now developing prototypes

Raymond forays into high value aircraft structures segment

Subsidiary, JK Maini Global Aerospace successfully bids for tender related to major indigenous fighter aircraft programme

OECD becomes latest global agency to upgrade Indias growth, up 2026-27 expansion to 7.1%

This comes soon after the three most-recognised global ratings agencies Moodys, S&P Global, and Fitch Ratings raised their respective growth ou

AgInvest 2026 in Coimbatore puts farm economics at the centre of AgriTech investment

AgInvest 2026 brings AgriTech founders and investors to Coimbatore as funding shifts from scale to measurable value and new pilots

Why Hyderabad is seeing a fresh wave of global capability centres

With more GCCs expected to arrive, Hyderabad's established technology, BFSI and life-sciences ecosystems are becoming an increasingly important p

No need to worry, tuna caught in India safe to consume: CMFRI

CMFRI advised consumers not to avoid tuna or other commercially available fish solely based on reports of parasitic infections detected in fish f

TGHRC seeks report on infant deaths during Adilabad RIMS fire

Hyderabad: The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of the fire incident at the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNC

President Murmu Advocates Multidisciplinary Approach in Higher Education

President Droupadi Murmu emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach to address contemporary challenges during a convocation in Vadodara

Why do belly buttons collect lint? Austrian chemist spent 3 years collecting his own to discover how barbed hairs trap clothing fibres, but another scientist won an Ig Nobel for studying it

Why does belly-button lint form? Austrian chemist Georg Steinhauser spent about three years collecting 503 samples of his own navel fluff and stu

Dia Mirza-voiced documentary The Hornbill Promise looks at Latpanchars rufous-necked hornbills

Safique Hazarika and Vinod K Reddy, directors of The Hornbill Promise, an upcoming wildlife documentary, talk about the making of this film

Rajasthan Excise Drive: Liquor Worth Over

Udaipur, September 23, 2026: The Rajasthan Excise Department has seized Indian-made foreign liquor worth more than 1.11 crore and arrested 271 pe

Karnataka: Govt may challenge HC order on SIT probe into job scam

The Karnataka government is likely to challenge a High Court order directing an SIT probe into alleged irregularities in the recruitment of 400 v

Review | The River of Grey Flowers by Rejimon Kuttappan takes readers inside a scam centre

The novel explores cyber slavery through the harrowing journey of a young Dalit man from Tamil Nadu

Donald Trump Stuns UNGA With Fiery Speech on Iran and Ceasefires

US F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes and Explodes at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany

How to Bid Farewell to Lord Ganesha on Anant Chaturdashi

On Anant Chaturdashi, devotees prepare for Ganeshas farewell with rituals, prayers, and festivities on September 25. How to Bid Farewell to Lord