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Nandyal MP Byreddy Shabari says NDA government giving priority to skill development, jobs for youth

Inaugurating a youth conference in Nandyal, the MP says industries are changing Rayalaseemas face and investments will bring thousands of jobs

CBSE announces special Class 12 re-exams for Gulf, Iran students

Indias Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct special Class 12 examinations for eligible students in six Gulf countries and Ira

iBomma Ravi moves court to unfreeze Rs 3 crore in bank accounts

Hyderabad:Emmadi Ravi, the alleged operator of the movie piracy website iBomma, has approached a court here seeking the release of roughly Rs 3 c

Demolish dangerous buildings in Thrissur without delay, Kerala State Human Rights Commission tells city Corporation

According to the Thrissur Corporations report, 15 buildings have been identified for immediate demolition. The commission directs the Corporation

EU chief pitches 'associate member' status for Canada

Canadian PM Mark Carney has been pursuing closer ties with the European Union, as both seek to pivot away from a hostile United States under Pres

India voices concern over attempted drone attack on Mecca

The drone, intercepted on September 15 was the second Houthi attempt to target Mecca after a ballistic missile launch in July 2017, spokesperson

R&B Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy relaunches 2-crore indoor stadium works in Banaganapalle

Officials told to finish the stadium in four months; Minister says he put 1.48 crore of his own money into a shaadikhana for which the government

Asiad 2026: Captain Pushpa Rana backs India to defend women's kabaddi gold

India's women's team will begin its campaign against Bangladesh on September 21 before taking on Iran and Japan in Group A

Impact Player rule under consideration; IPL auction to take place in India, confirms Arun Dhumal

The IPL 2027 player auction is set to return to India after the recent practice of conducting the event overseas. The decision was taken at the G

The Early Spring Season 2 confirmed; will the original cast return in the Chinese drama?

The Early Spring is all set to get a second season. On September 16, Youku announced its 2027 lineup and revealed Midsummer Clear Skies, currentl

Lucknow woman dragged on, run over after confronting cheating boyfriend | VIDEO

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

Nagaon bypoll: Ajmal confident of AIUDF win, takes aim at BJP-Congress

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 16 (IANS) All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief, Badruddin Ajmal, has expressed confidence that his party

Sameer Anjaan on Arijit Singhs exit from industry: He wasnt getting a variety of songs

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan has shared his opinion on the exit of superstar singer Arijit Singh from the

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 87.18 feet

Isha Rikhi talks to Kanika Mann about separation in BB20, claims she was cheated on 'emotionally, physically'

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 a

Did Xi Jinping Suffer A Stroke In India? Is There Truth In The Claims? What We Know, So Far

A claim about Chinese President Xi Jinping's health has gone viral online following his visit to India for the BRICS summit, with a post on X all

Fact-Finding Team to Inspect KCR's Erravalli Farmhouse: Revanth Reddy

Team must complete the inquiry in 30 days to know whether KCR has a 700-acre farmhouse and the extent of government land in it: CM

Rajinikanth's 'Dharman' director Ashwath Marimuthu drops important update on film; shares BTS video clip from film's sets!

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) Director Ashwath Marimuthu, who is now directing Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's next film 'Dharman', on Wedn

Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 60 small-scale miners

A gold mine collapsed in Sudans West Kordofan, killing at least 60 small-scale miners, while many others remain missing and are feared dead, surv

BJP Lawmaker Defends Uniform Civil Code Against Owaisis Criticism

BJPs Rajendra Maurya supports the Uniform Civil Code, emphasizing equal rights for all citizens amid Owaisis criticisms. BJP Lawmaker Defends Uni

Russia Flashes Strategic Might Near NATO Borders: Tu-95MS 'Bear' Bombers Armed with Kh-101 Missiles Patrol Barents Sea

If I were a chicken, I would eat humans: Gyrgy Plfi on the eight-chicken ensemble in Hen and making films under Viktor Orbn

The Hungarian filmmaker talks about the eight chickens who share the role of his leading lady in Hen, the politics that have shaped who gets to m

Astrologer Karan Sharma Honoured at Millennium Brilliance Awards 2026

New Delhi [India], September 16: Astrologer Karan Sharma from Chandigarh was honoured at the Millennium Brilliance Awards 2026 for his work in th

Xi Jinping's Abrupt 24-Hour India Exit Sparks Health Concerns After Viral Moment with PM Modi

Djokovic Excited to Return to China Open After 11 Years

Novak Djokovic announces his return to the China Open in Beijing after 11 years, expressing excitement for the tournament. Djokovic Excited to Re

Festive Travel Relief: Indian Railways To Run Over 100 Special Trains For Durga Puja, Diwali And Chhath

Police reject claims of woman being stripped, tortured in Jagtial

Jagtial:Police have rejected as false claims circulating on social media that a woman in Ailapur village of Korutla mandal here was stripped and

Watch: UPI row: Congress calls new 0.4% UPI charges Modi tax, cites US pressure

Leaked Photos Reveal Massive Devastation at US Military Bases After Retaliatory Iranian Strikes

17 Forest Officers Transferred in J

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Governments Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment on Wednesday ordered transfers and postings of 17 fores

Moddys Chocolates in Udhagamandalam turns 75

Four arrested in Punjab; 27 kg heroin, foreign-made pistol seized

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 16 (IANS) Punjab Polices Counter Intelligence (CI), Amritsar, has foiled a cross-border smuggling module with the

Treating Hindus as inferiors is in Cong leadership's blood, alleges Karnataka BJP; calls CM Shivakumar 'puppet'

Digital Desk | Mandya (Karnataka), Sep 16 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, on Wednesday al

Pakistan lacks resources, mechanisms to achieve its ambitious AI plans: Report

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistans National Artificial Intelligence Policy is heavy on promises and targets but the country lacks

'Britain should tackle race and class together'

ARE we going backwards on race in Britain? It is not difficult to see why so many people now fear that we are. This month began with hundreds of

Rise and Fall 2: Virender Sehwag to host, check contestants and format

Rise And Fall Season 2 is only getting bigger by the day. The show's new season was officially declared last week. After Ashneer Grover, crickete

Apollo Micro Systems Secures SALHS Technology Transfer for Precision-Guided Systems

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: Apollo Micro Systems Limited (NSE: APOLLO; BSE: 540879) has been awarded the Transfer of Technology (

Historic Air Strike Alert: Saudi Arabia Turns to Israel for Intel as Pakistan Skips Combat Action

UPI customers will never be charged, new MDR framework to fund ecosystem: PhonePe CEO

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI transactions will not impose any charges on custom

Sonalee Kulkarni talks about familys eight-year Ganpati tradition, shares this years farmer-themed idol

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Sonalee Kulkarni opened up about her familys eight-year tradition of making their own Ganpati idol.

'Previous govt took bribe for each medical license': UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Digital Desk | Gorakhpur, Sep 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday accused the previous Samajwadi Party (SP) gover

US Issues Level-3 Travel Warning for Saudi Arabia Amid Escalating Houthi Drone and Missile Threat Across Gulf

Fintech Leaders Emphasize MDRs Role in Strengthening UPI Ecosystem

Fintech experts highlight the importance of Merchant Discount Rate in enhancing the UPI ecosystem and reaching one billion users in India. Fintec

Hero Motors IPO subscription: Issue subscribed 1.18 times on first day

The issue comprises fresh shares worth 600 crore and an offer-for-sale of 400 crore by promoters, with listing expected September 23.

Vishwakarma Puja 2026: Will schools and colleges be closed tomorrow?

Students in many states may get an extended break around Vishwakarma Puja this week. The states government have revised the holiday date from Sep

Bigg Boss 20: Top 10 highest-paid contestants in show

Mumbai: Bigg Boss 20 is currently one of the most talked about shows in India. The show premiered on September 6 and all the contestants have alr

Body of flash flood victim recovered from river in Keralams Kozhikode

30-year-old woman was swept away while sitting on a rock in the Iruvazhinjippuzha river in Kozhikode district of Keralam on Tuesday (September 15

Over 15,000 Senior Women Avail Free Bus Travel in Etawah Region, Yogi Govt Waives 33.7

Who is Michael Kremer, the Nobel laureate set to become World Banks next chief economist?

Nobel laureate Michael Kremer will become the World Bank's chief economist. He is recognized for his experimental approach to alleviating global

6 high-protein snacks that are easy to carry to work

BSP Springs a Surprise for 2027 UP Polls: Neeraj Rawat Named Brahmin Face for Kheragarh Assembly Seat

UGRO Capital raises Rs 380 cr via long term institutional funding

UGRO Capital has raised Rs 380 crore through the issuance of 38,000 senior, secured, rated, listed, redeemable and transferable Non-Convertible D

Jyotika and Suriya

Highlights Jyotika and Suriya renew their wedding vows as they celebrate 20 years of marriage. Jyotika says their milestone is about embracing im

US midterm elections 2026: Record diesel prices hit at worst time in key battleground states

Record US diesel prices are squeezing farmers, fishermen and households just weeks before the midterm elections. Diesel has surged nearly 70% sin

Electric AC Double-Decker Bus Launches on Meerut-Noida Route: Check Timings, Full Stoppages

Rare butterfly sighted in Tamil Nadus Villupuram

The philomela form of the Common Wanderer butterfly was observed by Smita Rani Mishra, a resident of Puducherry

HYROX admits mistake, changes rules after Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk was allowed to finish despite bowel incontinence

HYROX admitted it made a mistake for allowing Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk to finish despite bowel incontinence. In a statement, HYROX apol

SFO Technologies unveil Primary Power Distribution System for first indigenous aircraft

The PPDS will serve as the electrical nerve centre for the 19-seater SARAS MKII aircraft

Gurugram Hit-and-Run Case: Driver and Cousin Remanded to Police Custody

A Gurugram court has sent the driver and his cousin involved in a hit-and-run case to police custody for further investigation. Gurugram Hit-and-

Two Class 10 Students Jump Into Fast-Flowing Canal, Save Drowning Woman

Two Class 10 students rescued a drowning woman from a fast-flowing canal in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh.

Will HDFC choose its internal front-runner as the next CEO?

Centre Bans ISI-Backed Shahzad Bhatti Network, Tags It A Terrorist Outfit Under UAPA

TTD to provide 2 lakh insurance cover to every pilgrim visiting Tirumala

The scheme will be Aadhaar-based and provided online, as the government outlines plans to develop Tirumala as a sacred pilgrimage centre

Yuvan Shankar Raja interview: On his first symphonic concert featuring his background scores

Ahead of his upcoming Chennai concert Walking Through the Rainbow, Yuvan Shankar Raja talks about bringing his film scores to the symphony stage,

Cabinet approves enhancement of EPFO wage ceiling from Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 per month

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Labour & Employment to enhance the w

Manoj Jarange may call off Mumbai protest march as health deteriorates

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange may call off his Mumbai march amid worsening health during his ongoing hunger strike. Doctors examining him

IPL 2027 auction likely to return to India, says league chairman Arun Dhumal

Every year we try for this to happen in India, but we don't get the venue given the heavy marriage season. So, we definitely want it to be here t

PM has decided to prostrate before Trump: LoP

UP BJP In-Charge Vinod Tawde Arrives in Ayodhya on September 18 to Craft Poll Victory Blueprint

Millions left behind as Pakistan fails to deliver basic right to education: Report

Digital Desk | Athens, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistan's recent government figures have challenged the widely cited estimate of 25 million out-of-school c

Three Police Officers Suspended in Bhopal Following Gambling Raid

Three police officers, including a station chief, were suspended in Bhopal for negligence after a gambling operation was uncovered. Three Police

Six Years After Fatal Encounter, Slain Gangster Vikas Dubey's Death Certificate Finally Issued

Varun Chakravarthy ruled out of Asian Games, Vipraj Nigam to replace him

The 22-year-old Nigam, who represents Delhi Capitals in the IPL, has so far played 19 matches in the league, taking 13 wickets

Hyderabads handmade gifting season: Meet the artists making festive ceramics and crafts

From Ganesha paintings and Cheriyal wall plates to ceramic flowers and turtle-inspired trinket dishes, Hyderabads makers are preparing for a fest

SIR: Karnataka govt directs officials to ensure no eligible voter is excluded from electoral rolls

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 16 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister, G. Parameshwara, on Wednesday directed officials to

Cabinet clears EPFO wage ceiling hike from 15,000 to 25,000; 51 lakh workers to benefit

Centre declares Pak-based Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under UAPA

ISB Leadership Summit 2026 Explores 'India Unbound' and the Future of Global Leadership

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 16: The Indian School of Business (ISB) recently hosted its flagship annual leadership conclave, the ISB

AI wearables can listen and watch but people around them never opted in

As AI gives wearables the ability to listen, see and interpret their surroundings, the privacy question is expanding beyond the person wearing th

NDA leaders hit back at Rahul over UPI charge concerns, reject US pressure claim

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders on Wednesday rejected Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP)

Govt likely to extend RoDTEP incentive scheme for exporters

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The government is likely to extend the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme

How cybercriminals are turning trusted platforms into malware launchpads

From hijacked verified accounts to fake software and security checks, cybercriminals are exploiting trusted platforms to make malware look legiti

World Bank names Michael Kremer chief economist

Lam Research to Invest

Lam Research announces a 10,000 crore investment in India to boost semiconductor manufacturing and R&D capabilities. Lam Research to Invest 10,00

Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time

TOKYO, September 16, 2026 (AP) The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed a record 100,000 this year, the latest government figur

Union Tribal Affairs Ministry ropes in Kerala's KSUM for national ST startup push

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 16 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched a national initiative to identify, incubate, m

Government Rejects Foreign 'Pressure' Claims Over New UPI Merchant Fee Framework, Says Decisions Made Independently

OpenAI's Rogue Agents Probed Hugging Face For Weaknesses 2 Months Before Major Hack

The newly uncovered malicious activity showed that the rogue agents' efforts to find a way into Hugging Face began earlier than publicly known

Centre allocates five lakh houses to Andhra and Telangana under PMAY-G, says Pemmasani

Andhra Pradesh gets 2.25 lakh more houses and Telangana 1.21 lakh; only 23% of the 2019-24 allocation to AP has been completed, the Minister says

Fed rate decision tonight: Will inflation push Kevin Warsh towards a hike?

The US Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest interest rate decision today. Here's what the move could mean for the US economy, markets