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Pakistan's PNS Hunain suffers damage after collision with Indian Navy warship, returns to port: Source

The Pakistani Navy warship involved in a collision with an Indian Navy frontline vessel in the North Arabian Sea has been identified as PNS Hunai

Hyderabad: 5 girls leave school to see Ganesh pandals, traced

Hyderabad:Five girls studying at a government school in Vijayanagar Colony here left the premises without permission on Wednesday, September 16,

Indian cheesemakers come together in Chennai to champion the countrys artisanal cheese

From Kashmir to Bengal, Uttarakhand to Maharashtra, artisanal cheesemakers of the country gather at The Farm in Chennai for the first event of th

Activist Amitabh Thakur seeks disclosure of Ram Temple Trust CEO selection records

In my letter to the Trust dated September 16, I specifically requested the Trust to make available the approved list of the final 16 candidates a

Why is the quality of research produced in India under scrutiny?

Government Lowers Entry Barrier for Small Exporters, Exempts Shipments Up To Rs 3 Lakh From RCMC Requirement

India calls Pakistans 7-million bounty on Masood Azhar a gimmick

India has dismissed Pakistans fresh 7-million bounty announcement for information on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a gimmick. MEA spokes

Puducherry government reiterates demand for a Madras High Court bench in UT

Home Minister A. Namassivayam submitted a memorandum to Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal when he met him in New Delhi on Tuesday

IMD Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Odisha as Cyclonic System Approaches

Weather conditions across Odisha are set to turn inclement over the coming days as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) tracks a newly forme

Rahul Gandhi Demands Immediate Rollback of

Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has demanded an immediate rollback of what he termed the UPI taxa framework introduci

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (September 16, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, September 16, 2026.

GHMC cancels building permission in Guttala Begumpet over fake LRS document

Reclaiming porombokke: Who gets to shape the commons?

Join a diverse group of practitioners and community voices in Chennai to explore porombokke the shared spaces, knowledge and cultural resources

Union Cabinet approves raising EPFO wage ceiling to 25,000 per month

In a press release, the Government said that this decision is expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees within the ambit of mandat

Three of family killed in car accident in Namakkal

An SUV reportedly crossed the centre median and entered the opposite carriageway before colliding with a car on the SalemKarur road near the Coas

Andhra Pradesh raises age limit for government jobs to 44 years till 2027: how APPSC compares with Telangana, Kerala and UPSC

Relaxation for non-uniform posts runs till September 30, 2027; a separate order extends the two-year concession for uniformed services by a year

Absconding Israeli drug dealer Atala surrenders before Goa court; sent to 30-day judicial custody

The case traces back to April 5, 2025 when Atala was arrested by the ANC following a raid at his apartment in Siolim in North Goa

Hyderabad doctors caution against fish fed with chicken waste

Hyderabad: A month after the Cyberabad Police seized 100 tonne of chicken waste being trucked out of the city to be fed to fish, doctors in Hyder

US raises Saudi Arabia travel risk to 'Level 3' amid Houthi attacks

PNC Infratech Debarred By NHAI For 3 Years, Barred From Bidding For New Highway Projects

Thunderstorm forecast in 23 Telangana districts on September 17

US lost hundreds of buildings, dozens of aircraft in Iran war

Washington: A US government watchdog released its first report on the impact of the Iran war on Monday, September 14, acknowledging the militarys

EasyStack Launches EAF, an AI-Native Cloud Foundation for Enterprises

EasyStack Launches EAF, an AI-Native Cloud Foundation for Enterprises

UGRO Capital raises Rs 380 Cr from Dutch development bank to expand MSME lending

UGRO Capital has raised the funds through issuance of 38,000 senior, secured, rated, listed, redeemable and transferable non-convertible debentur

Indias Housing Market Remains Steady, Housing Price Index Rises 3.6% in Q1

Indias Housing Price Index increased by 3.6% in Q1 FY26, reflecting a stable residential market despite rising input costs. Indias Housing Market

Man Stabbed to Death over Ludo Dispute in Nabarangpur

A small argument over a Ludo game turned fatal when a man was stabbed to death by his relative in Kastiguda village under Khatiguda police statio

Residents Flee Homes As Chlorine Leaks From Meerut Sewage Plant, Several Hospitalised

From Mecca's red line to the 'Gate of Tears': How US-Iran war is closing in on MBS

Mahesh Babu, Sanjay Leela Bhansali to team up for first time?

Hyderabad: Superstar Mahesh Babus popularity needs no introduction. From Tollywood to Bollywood, several top filmmakers have expressed interest i

CJP to launch Adivasi School Thik Karo campaign from Gadchiroli on Sept. 17: Dipke

As part of the exercise, CJP representatives will visit tribal schools and inspect the facilities and infrastructure

Maharaja Becomes First Tamil Film To Get Hollywood Remake By Major Studio

Nithilan Saminathans Maharaja, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap, is officially heading to Hollywood. The 2024 Tamil films producers c

Pranati, India's only gymnast selected for Asiad, left home for gymnastics

Pranati Nayak is preparing for her fourth Asian Games after a journey that began with leaving her family in West Bengal at a young age to pursue

Exercise restraint: China urges Iran, US to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Why Is Air India Facing Action After 3 Italians Reportedly Left Delhi Airport Without Immigration Check?

Notice Issued to Air India after 3 Italian passengers reportedly boarded Delhi-Munich flight without completing mandatory immigration formalities

Union Cabinet Approves Hike In EPFO Wage Ceiling To Rs 25,000; Over 51 Lakh Workers To Come Under Mandatory Coverage

EPF wage ceiling raised to Rs 25,000 from Rs 15,000: Know what it means for your salary and pension

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a proposal to raise the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage und

59-year-old man injured in wild boar attack in Keralams Kozhikode

The incident comes amid reports of increasing wild boar activity in residential areas of Kozhikode district

Cabinet approves raising EPFO wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000; all you need to know

India clears 642-car import quota from UK under India-UK trade agreement

India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade approved seven companies to import 642 cars. These imports will occur under the India-UK free trade

Major Drug Trafficking Operation Foiled in Punjab, Four Arrested with 27 Kilograms of Heroin

Punjab police dismantle a drug smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing 27 kg of heroin and firearms. Major Drug Trafficking Oper

South Korea Court Orders North Korea to Pay $32.5

A South Korean court has directed North Korea to pay $32.5million in damages for blowing up the Kaesong interKorean liaison office in 2020 the f

Nifty Midcap 150 drops 20%-plus once every 4.2 years, shows 21-year data

Despite the recurring volatility, the data makes a case for staying invested

Carrick Urges Manchester United to Bounce Back Against Brighton

Michael Carrick calls on Manchester United to overcome recent setbacks and focus on their upcoming Carabao Cup match against Brighton. Carrick Ur

English village votes to 'secede' from U.K. over asylum centre plan

Piddington in central England, 25 kilometres from the university city of Oxford, has grabbed headlines with its tongue-in-cheek breakaway vote

'Have a spine, don't lie down in front of Trump': Rahul flays PM Modi over 'UPI tax'

Karnataka Labour Department asserts that night-shift safeguards for women employees are covered under OSH Rules

Following an outcry from KITU, the Karnataka Labour Department has clarified that the safety conditions relating to women employees that were ear

Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 Expansion Stuck In Limbo As Several Key Clearances And Funding Arrangements Between Centre And State Remain Pending

BIS raises gold hallmarking fee to 75 from 45 ahead of festive season

The Bureau of Indian Standards has revised hallmarking charges for gold and silver articles, raising the fee for gold to Rs 75 from Rs 45, while

U.S. pressure mounts, Modi govt keeps surrendering: Mallikarjun Kharge on Russia sanctions bill

Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks came after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance a bill that would authorise President Donald Trump to

Modis Evolving Communication Style: Connecting with the Youth Through Innovation

Prime Minister Modi adapts his communication style to engage with the youth, showcasing sensitivity and innovation in his approach. Modis Evolvin

Unacceptable And Unprofessional Conduct: India Summons Pakistani Envoy After Pak Navy Ship Collides With Indian Warship

Centre, NMC Back Healthcare Decisions By Queer Partners

Affidavit says no medical or ethical rationale to exclude a non-heterosexual partner from decisions for a competent adult patient.

Kapil Sharma returns with The Kapil Sharma Show season 5

Mumbai: Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma is all set to return with the fifth season of his popular comedy show, The Kapil Sharma Show. Talking abo

Chief Minister to launch projects worth 1,775.41 crore for Kalyana Karnataka

D.K. Shivakumar will hoist the national flag at Kalyana Karnataka Utsav in Kalaburagi on September 17 to mark the 79th year of the regions integr

IPL 2027 Mini

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the IPL 2027 miniauction will be hosted in India, marking a departure from th

Hosa opens in Hyderabad with a menu that boasts of toddy shop specials

Delhi HC asks government if it is contemplating policy to regulate addiction causing features on social media apps

A bench of Justices Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Amit Sharma said it would hear, after three weeks, a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking consti

Taggd Named Leader in Everest Group's First-Ever India RPO PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 16: Taggd, India's largest AI-powered talent fulfillment partner, has been positioned as a Leader in the Ev

Vijayawada's Toffee Ganesha At Ranigari Thota Is Delighting Devotees

This unique Ganesha idol has been crafted entirely out of toffees, jelly candies, chocolates, and colourful lollipops costing Rs 1.5 lakh.

India Approves Emergency Power Supply To Flood-Hit Nepal Amid Deepening Hydropower Crisis

Indias emergency power support follows devastating floods that damaged Nepals hydropower infrastructure and deepened shortages.

Silent Friend movie review: Tony Leung gets In the Mood for a Gingko tree in Ildik Enyedis strange, sensual wonder

Ildik Enyedi has created one of the years most eccentric cinematic seductions a piece of arboreal erotica that would leave your local trees blus

Silent Friend movie review: Tony Leung gets In the Mood for a Gingko tree in Ildik Enyedis strange, sensual wonder

Ildik Enyedi has created one of the years most eccentric cinematic seductions a piece of arboreal erotica that would leave your local trees blus

EU Moves To Bar Children Under 13 From Social Media, Games And Chatbots

Asian Games 2026: India Women's Kabaddi team captain Pushpa Rana eyes title defense

The Indian women's Kabaddi team is preparing to defend their gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Captain Pushpa Rana expressed confidence in the

Why Metas Zuckerberg rebuffed Dario Amodeis AI slowdown calls

Mr. Amodei has warned that the AI development is beginning to outstrip the labs ability to understand and control the systems it is creating. But

Why Metas Zuckerberg rebuffed Dario Amodeis AI slowdown calls

Mr. Amodei has warned that the AI development is beginning to outstrip the labs ability to understand and control the systems it is creating. But

Gold outlook hinges on Fed signals; metal could test $4,200: Kotak Sec

In August, Treasury more than doubled its bond repurchase operations from $2 billion to at least $4 billion per operation

Bus services disrupted across Delhi as DTC drivers strike for second day

Private drivers contracted by DTC continued their strike for a second day on Wednesday, disrupting bus services across Delhi as they demanded hig

Watch: TDP, Shiv Sena support Amit Shahs plan for UCC in NDA-ruled States

Amit Shahs call to implement the Uniform Civil Code in all NDA-ruled States before 2029 has drawn mixed reactions. While TDP and Shiv Sena suppor

Watch: TDP, Shiv Sena support Amit Shahs plan for UCC in NDA-ruled States

Amit Shahs call to implement the Uniform Civil Code in all NDA-ruled States before 2029 has drawn mixed reactions. While TDP and Shiv Sena suppor

Utah restored 3,873 acres; treated areas later helped slow a 33,000-acre wildfire

India takes back tax power, rewrites treaties with Mauritius, Singapore & Cyprus

In 2007, the Neptune Memorial Reef began growing off Florida with cremated remains; the planned 16-acre site later developed into a coral habitat

An innovative underwater cemetery presents a novel burial alternative, where cremated remains are encased in concrete structures designed to faci

Statue of Lord Parshuram Vandalized in Hathras, Tensions Rise

A statue of Lord Parshuram was vandalized in Hathras, leading to heightened tensions. Police are actively pursuing the suspect. Statue of Lord Pa

CJP to launch 'Adivasi School Thik Karo' campaign from Gadchiroli on September 17

The Cockroach Janta Party founder launched a campaign for tribal schools. This initiative aims to highlight government neglect and discrimination

Gold mining stocks offer better returns than bullion: Rational Equity Asset Management

1 lakh invested in gold mining equities returned 278% since August 2023, compared to 153% for Indian gold ETFs and 130% for physical gold over th

Amazon launches gen AI-powered Alexa+ in India

It is available for free under early access across eligible Echo smart speakers, smart displays, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa mobile

Commerce Ministry Seeks 5-Year Extension For Remission Of Duties And Taxes On Exported Products Scheme

Supreme Court says falsely quoting judges in barred online court clips crosses over from contempt to crime

A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said falsely imputing statements as part of oral submissions made by lawyers in c

Hasten land acquisition to complete NH 169A widening, MP tells Udupi district administration

Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna said that a list of those who have lost land for NH widening and who were yet to be paid compensation should be prepare

Mexican Proverb of the Day: Between the plate and the mouth, the soup falls A timeless lesson on uncertainty

Mexican Proverb of the Day: Between the plate and the mouth, the soup falls conveys the lesson that an expected outcome is not guaranteed until i

Delhi HC asks govt about policy to regulate addictive social media designs

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to respond whether it was contemplating a policy to regulate addiction-causing design features

India highlights energy security, clean power and emerging tech at G20 Energy meeting in Houston

India's Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar addressed G20 energy meetings. He highlighted India's significant progress in energy security an

Cash, Card, or Both? What Smart Travellers Actually Carry Before Crossing Borders

Supply disruption supported oil prices, with Brent oil futures trading near $108 a barrel and cargo prices in Europe's physical market even highe

Former Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam Faces Setback in Money Laundering Case

The Supreme Court has rejected Alamgir Alams plea for discharge in a money laundering case linked to a tender scam. Former Jharkhand Minister Ala

Houthis reject targeting Makkah, call Saudi allegation a

Yemens Houthi movement has rejected Saudi Arabias allegation that it launched a drone towards Makkah, saying there is no threat from Yemen to the

Asiad 2026: How India fared in previous editions of the Asian Games

With a medal haul of 107, the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou witnessed India's best-ever outing in the history of the continental tournament

After SC rap, J&K govt finally clears Bilquis Mir for Asian Games after nearly a year

After a lengthy legal struggle, international coach Bilquis Mir has received a no-objection certificate from the Jammu and Kashmir government, as

Keralam to be transformed from remittance economy to investment economy, says CM V.D. Satheesan

CM inaugurates three-day Reimagining Keralam roundtable conference organised by Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation on the States fla

Bigg Boss 20 Nominations Cancelled: Aasif Khan, ScoutOP, and Rohed Khan Placed in Danger Zone

The nomination process originally began with Bigg Boss asking the contestants to name two housemates they wanted to nominate for eviction.