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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman became emotional in Bengaluru on Wednesday, September 16, while listening to a song by legendary Carnatic singer MS Subbulakshmi. A video shows Sitharaman tearing up as Subbulakshmi's song played at...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, September 17, with birthday wishes pouring in from political leaders as well as several members of the film industry. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Home...

There is going to be a major change in the rules related to the registration of births and deaths. The provisions of the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026 will come into effect...

Coming off a career-defining performance against the Netherlands in Bengaluru, where he became the first Indian tennis player since Leander Paes in 2004 to win three matches in a single Davis Cup tie, 6-foot-6 powerhouse...

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed an amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945 that could make CCTV surveillance mandatory at medical stores selling prescription medicines. The draft notification, issued on September 8,...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 76th birthday on Thursday, with celebrations being held in different parts of the country. In Katihar district of Bihar, one of his admirers marked the occasion in a rather unusual way by offering free tea to people. Jawahar Bhagat, who runs a tea stall at Medical College More in Katihar, served 76 cups of tea for free on the occasion of PM Modi's 76th birthday. Along with serving tea, he also prayed for the Prime Minister's long life and good heal

The Congress secured all four wards of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation where re-polling was conducted following technical glitches in EVMs during the counting of votes on Thursday (September 17).Congress candidate Kailashi won Ward 9 by a margin of 764 votes, while Vandita Sharma secured Ward 18 by 181 votes. Rekha Devi emerged victorious in Ward 25 by a margin of 397 votes, and Suresh Yadav won Ward 34 by 149 votes.

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said the Centre has noted the passage of the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act in the US Congress and added that it is monitoring further developments on this...

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Hemaram Choudhary emerged victorious in Ward No. 50 of the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation following the re-polling. With the Ward 50 result now declared, the final tally for all 100 wards...

The Pakistani intelligence agency ISI is now trying to ensnare Indian youth through internet media and push them towards radicalism and terrorist activities. The entire network has Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti at the forefront. According...

US President Donald Trump has warned the European Union (EU) that it could face very heavy tariffs if Washington considers the bloc's growing ties with Canada a hostile move. His remarks came after the European Commission proposed making Canada the EU's first-ever associate member, signalling a potentially significant expansion of economic and strategic cooperation between Ottawa and Brussels.

It's been a busy week at the box office. While new and relatively newer films such as Haiwaan and Mirzapur: The Movie have been released at the box office, Hanuman Ansh, the film on Neem Karoli Baba, has been performing wonders at the box office. Let's decode and find out how much all three films earned on Wednesday, September 16.

Shares of Karamtara Engineering, Rentomojo and Manipal Payment are set to debut on the bourses today. While Rentomojo Ltd was subscribed 72.88 times on the final day of bidding on Friday, Karamtara Engineering and Manipal Payment also garnered full subscription as their respective share sales came to a close. While Karamtara Engineering's Rs 875-crore IPO got subscribed 62.63 times on the last day of share sale, Manipal Payment's Rs 805-crore initial share sale got subscribed 1.42 times.

The growing problem of stray dog attacks across several parts of India has triggered anger among residents, with repeated incidents leaving people injured. While citizens have staged protests over the issue on several occasions, an unusual form of protest has now emerged from Niphad city in Maharashtra's Nashik district. A functionary of the Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray faction allegedly left stray dogs inside the office of the Niphad Nagar Panchayat chief officer, protesting against what he cla

A day after Shah Rukh Khan hosted an 'Ask SRK' session, Preity Zinta also hosted a chat session with her fans on X (formerly Twitter). After revealing whether she would ever enter politics, the actress...

Shares of the Hyderabad-based defence and aerospace technology company Apollo Micro Systemswill be on investors' radar as the company has informed exchanges that it has received the Transfer of Technology (ToT) for the Semi-Active Laser Homing System (SALHS), which is a precision-guidance system designed to provide in-flight guidance to munitions towards a laser-designated target. It is an important development as the Ministry of Defence has already granted the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's ongoing visit to Bhutan has highlighted a rather unusual but practical aspect of India-Bhutan cooperation. During his visit to Bumthang, Jaishankar handed over 43 pureline Jersey cows from India for Bhutan's dairy cattle breeding programme, with the initiative aimed at increasing milk productivity and supporting local farmers. The handover took place at Bhutan's National Cattle Breeding Centre in Bumthang. Jaishankar said the centre's breeding programme i

Two terrorists were killed in a late-night operation launched by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Wednesday, officials said on Thursday. The identities of the terrorists are being ascertained. The security forces also recovered arms and ammunition during the operation.

Puri Beach in Odisha witnessed a special tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday on September 17, with sand artists creating artworks to mark the occasion. Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created...

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Thursday (September 17) called off his 20-day-old hunger strike and gave the Maharashtra government three months to consider his demands, news agency PTI reported.

A major 'Seva Sankalp' campaign will be launched on Thursday from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, to mark his 76th birthday . The campaign will feature a large motorcycle journey in which around 500 bikers on 250 motorcycles will travel from Kashi to Vadnagar -- PM Modi's birthplace in Gujarat. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will flag off the bike journey in Kashi.

Various political leaders extended greetings to PM Modi on his 76th birthday on Thursday. Many of them called him worlds most popular leader in their wish. Some of the world leaders called him the architect of New India. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, hailing his leadership, commitment to public service and contribution to the countrys development. Yogi Adityanath described him as the world's most pop

The government has cut export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), with the revised rates taking into effect from September 16 and remaining applicable for the next fortnight, according to notifications issued by the Finance Ministry, according to notifications issued by the Finance Ministry late Wednesday.

Scientists have identified a massive new impact crater on the Moon that was created by a powerful space-rock strike in 2024, marking the largest known lunar impact crater formed in recent times. The discovery was made using NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), which photographed the newly formed depression on the Moon's near side.The crater is approximately 728 feet (222 metres) wide and reaches a depth of up to 141 feet (43 metres). Researchers said its size makes it more than three times

In a significant development, the US Congress on Thursday passed the sweeping sanctions bill which authorise President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Russia and steep tariffs on its trading partners in oil and gas, including India and China. It should be noted that the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 , which was passed by the US Senate last month, was approved by the House in a 262-159 vote and will now go to Trump to be signed into a law.

Iranian drones and a missile targeted a US-contracted vessel near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, according to US media reports. The attack reportedly caused minor injuries among the crew, further escalating tensions in the Middle East. The incident comes amid the ongoing regional conflict, with US President Donald Trump predicting that the fighting could continue beyond the November 3 midterm elections.

Preity Zinta is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film Vibe. Directed by Kunal Kemmu, the spy comedy-drama is slated to hit theatres on September 18. Two days ahead of its release, the actress hosted an Ask Me session titled #Pzchat on her X handle (formerly Twitter), where she answered several questions about her film, her political debut and more.

Divyenndu Sharma and Bhuvan Arora's new series Waiting Hai has arrived on OTT. The Hindi crime comedy drama series revolves around the Tatkal railway ticketing system and a scam that grows into a much bigger racket. Directed by Sameer Vidwans, the series premiered on September 16, 2026. From cast, OTT platform to plot, here's all you need to know about the new show.

Six people were injured in Bengaluru's West Division after a car carrying four youths who had allegedly abducted a woman from her home collided with several other vehicles. One of the injured, a 57-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and has been admitted to the ICU.

India on Wednesday rejected the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, saying the body has no legal basis and asserting that Pakistan cannot enter into arrangements concerning Indian territory under its illegal and forcible occupation.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will put in place extensive arrangements to manage the anticipated surge in passenger footfall on its network due to the ongoing Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus strike. To manage...

The proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI transactions has sparked widespread discussion across the country, with questions being raised over its potential impact on consumers and merchants. MobiKwik co-founder Upasana Taku, however, said...

The Hindi biographical drama Hanuman Ansh, based on the life of Neem Karoli Baba, has been making headlines for its box office success. Made with a budget of Rs 2 crore, Vishal Chaturvedi's directorial has been attracting audiences to the screens and has already crossed the Rs 230 crore mark at the Indian box office.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of close collaboration between the Government and the semiconductor industry in shaping Indias technology future during the meeting with leading CEOs of semiconductor industry today, September 16. He...

Kapil Sharma's popular comedy show, The Great Indian Kapil Show, is set to return with its fifth season on Netflix. The streaming giant made the announcement on Wednesday through a video featuring the show's popular comedy gang.

The resort politics is back in Rajasthan ahead of mayoral elections in Ajmer as Congress has sent all its councillors to Karnataka. According to sources, the councillors are being housed at Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's resort. It is to be noted that neither BJP nor Congress got a clear majority in the Ajmer Municipal Corporation Elections, although Congress has emerged as the largest party here.

The Government of India has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with immediate effect, bringing 18 members onto the newly formed board. The panel includes actors, filmmakers, musicians and other personalities from the...

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has said he has never met or known Disha Salian, as the former celebrity manager's death case returns to the spotlight following a fresh investigation by the Central Bureau...

TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha has publicly expressed his goodwill towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi by extending advance birthday wishes to him amid growing dissent within Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress and the recent defection of MPs...

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has awarded death penalty to ten Maoists for their alleged involvement in the Jhiram Ghati attack that killed 27 people and wiped off Congress leadership in Chhattisgarh. The court found the accused guilty under sections 147, 148, 149, 121, 121(A), 122, 341, 302, 307, 396, 397, 427 and 120(B) of the IPC, sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act, and sections 16, 18, 20, 38, 39 and 40 of the UA (P) Act, in NIA

Politics has begun in right earnest over the issue of levying merchant discount rate on high-value UPI transactions. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took to social media and demanded immediate...

Anant Nag, Kannada actor, to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for contribution to Indian cinema.

Nimish Ravi has been making headlines after Malayalam actress Ahaana Krishna tied the knot with him. The couple got married in an intimate traditional ceremony on September 13, 2026. The official pictures from their wedding were unveiled by the duo on Tuesday. While Ahaana is a well-known name in the Malayalam film industry, Nimish has carved a niche for himself as a YouTuber and filmmaker. Read on to know more about him.

Amid opposition targeting the government for introducing a 0.4 per cent fee on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, a top official said there is no question of rolling back the decision. When a decision has been taken, the question of its rollback doesn't arise, a government official was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.The opposition has alleged that the government has bowed before American imperialism by introducing the MDR framework for UPI. The move would push up prices of most commodities, t

The Early Spring is all set to get a second season. On September 16, Youku announced its 2027 lineup and revealed Midsummer Clear Skies, currently listed as the literal title, as the next chapter of the popular Chinese drama.

A shocking scene has emerged from Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, where a young woman jumped on her boyfriend's car bonnet following an argument. The CCTV footage showed that boyfriend did not stop the car and dragged the woman for a considerable distance. The accused has been identified as Shahnawaz.

Isha Rikhi has opened up about her past relationship in the latest episode of Bigg Boss 20. While talking to fellow contestant Kanika Mann, the actress hinted at the challenges she faced in the relationship and claimed that she was cheated on emotionally and physically.

The Pakistan government is considering a series of measures, including a possible smart lockdown, to reduce petroleum consumption as fuel prices have risen sharply amid tensions in West Asia . Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif held a meeting to review proposals to reduce fuel consumption in the transport sector. Several options involving both government and private sectors are being considered.

The rent-versus-buy decision is often presented as a straightforward question of whether to own a home or keep renting. In reality, the financially sensible choice depends on income, location, property prices, loan rates, investment returns, expected tenure and the opportunity cost of the down payment. According to Sarika Shetty, CEO and co-founder of RentenPe, the right approach is to compare the total cost of ownership against the total cost of renting plus the potential investment of the diff