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Manipur Violence: 2 Kuki-Zo Women Killed, 6 Civilian Deaths Reported in 3 Days

Two Kuki-Zo women were killed in Tamenglong on September 15, two days after four civilians died in separate attacks.

Subhadra Yojana Turns 2: Odisha Deputy CM Urges Households to Light One Crore Lamps

Odishas flagship women-centric welfare initiative, the Subhadra Yojana, is celebrating its successful second anniversary. To mark this milestone

Lokesh inaugurates two P4-renovated government schools in Nellore

RSR High School and Devireddy Sarada High School renovated at a cost of 21.40 crore through private funding

Nitish Reddy Reflects on Confidence Boost After Injury Comeback in T20 Match

Nitish Reddy shines in T20 comeback, taking 3 wickets and earning Player of the Match honors against Afghanistan. Nitish Reddy Reflects on Confid

Anantnag Woman Held With Heroin, Allegedly Running Narco-Terror Module in South Kashmir

Kulgam Police arrested three persons, including a woman from Anantnag, in two separate operations and recovered heroin from their possession. Pol

Fuel retailers urge Govt to exempt MDR charges

FAIPT warns pumps may stop accepting large UPI transactions; Karnataka traders cite 2016-17 OMC absorption precedent

DUSU polls: NSUI, ABVP spar over Delhi Govt's 10,000 student hostel announcement

Polling for the DUSU elections will be held on September 18, while counting of votes will take place on September 19

Families Allege Foul Play After Car Crash Claims Lives of Two Women in Andhra Pradesh

Two women died in a car accident in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, leading their families to accuse friends of foul play. Families Allege Foul Play A

India, Pakistan naval vessels collide; New Delhi lodges protest

New Delhi: India on Wednesday, September 16, lodged a strong protest with the Charge dAffaires of the Pakistan High Commission after a Pakistani

India's rank on Global Gender Gap Index unchanged at 131; Iceland retains top spot

In the Economic Participation and Opportunity subindex, India reported a 41.2% parity score, 0.5 higher than the previous edition but 3.5 percent

Ganesh Immersion Turns Fatal as Two Boys Drown in Ganjam

A festive Ganesh immersion ended in tragedy on Wednesday when two students drowned in the Ghodahad River at Hinjilicut municipality in Ganjam dis

'Pass or fail' test for minorities? Suvendu Adhikari's big pitch ahead of Bengal bypolls

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has turned the upcoming Assembly by-elections in Nandigram and Rejinagar into a direct political mess

Kolkata High Court Cancels Eviction Notice Against Abhishek Banerjee

The Kolkata High Court has annulled an eviction notice issued to Abhishek Banerjees office by the fire department, citing procedural issues. Kolk

UPI MDR opens new revenue pool for PSPs; sharing formula key

Step towards a sustainable payments ecosystem, says a market player

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Key facts and figures

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games commence this Saturday, featuring new sports like mixed martial arts. Athletes will compete across 43 sports, with s

EU chief von der Leyen proposes ban on social media for children under 13

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots on W

Arhaan Khan Defends Asim Riaz Amid Himanshi Khuranas Allegations of Emotional Pressure

Arhaan Khan supports Asim Riaz following Himanshi Khuranas claims of emotional pressure regarding religious conversion. Arhaan Khan Defends Asim

Dating app chat turns costly: Delhi man loses Rs 82.5 lakh after conversation with a woman

A 41-year-old west Delhi man allegedly lost 82.5 lakh after a woman he met on a dating app introduced him to a fake online business promising hig

Keralam CM warns State to brace for rising heat, surging power demand as El Nio effect set to worsen

Satheesan sets a one-week deadline for the government to mitigate the current power crisis. However, he stressed the need for long-term strategic

NSE IPO: Is India's top exchange a must have in portfolio? Analysts answer

NSE IPO will open for bidding on September 17 and close on September 21, looking to raise 22,562 crore.

TikToker Celina Sharma gets personal with new EP, Chapter 2

The singer-songwriter opens up about her 18-month project, Indian heritage, collaboration with Sonu Nigam and the personal stories behind her fiv

University of Idaho buried cotton underwear in 34 Idaho fields for eight weeks; soil microbes broke down the cotton as a simple soil-health test

The University of Idaho employs an innovative cotton underwear test to assess soil health by monitoring how the fabric decomposes over an eight-w

Nine arrested in Hyderabad rowdy-sheeter Nayeem murder case

Hyderabad: The Special Operations Team (SOT), LB Nagar Zone, along with Nagole police, arrested nine persons in connection with the murder of row

Renshaws Century Highlights Australias Victory Over Zimbabwe

Matt Renshaws century leads Australia to a 59-run win against Zimbabwe in their ODI series opener, marking his first ODI century since 2017. Rens

Govt likely to extend key export incentive programme for five years

The commerce ministry sought 23,000 crore ($2.40 billion) from the finance ministry under the programme for 2026/27

75 million views: Most-watched Indian film on OTT so far

Mumbai: The entertainment landscape has changed dramatically with the rise of OTT platforms. What was once seen as an alternative to theatrical r

Varun Chakravarthy ruled out of Asian Games with side strain, Vipraj Nigam named replacement

Vipraj Nigam will replace Varun Chakravarthy in India's Asian Games cricket squad. Chakravarthy sustained a side strain and is out for an indefin

One Dead, One Injured as Brothers Hurl Bombs at Each Other in Khordha

A violent clash between two brothers turned tragic late Tuesday night when they allegedly hurled bombs at each other during a quarrel at Mahul vi

Quote of the Day by Gigi Hadid: Eat clean to stay fit; have a burger to stay sane - a simple reminder that healthy living should leave room for pleasure

Quote of the Day by Gigi Hadid: Gigi Hadid shares an insightful take on living a balanced life, emphasizing that its important to enjoy food whil

Pete Hegseth impeachment vote: Why Thomas Massie wants Trump's defence secretary removed

Representative Thomas Massie initiated impeachment proceedings against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie accuses Hegseth of ordering host

E-Sutra Named Official India Partner of the STO Foundation/Tokenized Asset Foundation

New Delhi [India], September 16: The STO Foundation/Tokenized Asset Foundation and E-Sutra, India's Web3 Alliance, today announced a strategic pa

Nitin Kamath Discusses Impact of MDR on UPI Ecosystem Amidst Growing Digital Payments

Nitin Kamath supports the new MDR for UPI payments, emphasizing its potential to increase competition while posing challenges for brokerage firms

NCC Girls Conquer 5,578m Parang La Pass in Historic Expedition

The All India Girls High Altitude Long Trek, Aparajita Parang La 2026, successfully concluded today as 20 National Cadet Corps (NCC) girl cadets

Karan Wahi Hints at Bigg Boss 20 Wildcard Entry

Karan and Uditi dated for over two years before parting ways in 2022.

MPs raise concern over 0.4% UPI fee on payments at Parliament panel meet

MPs, mostly belonging to the Opposition, on Wednesday expressed concern over the government's decision to levy a fee on UPI payments above Rs 200

Ganesh Idol Immersions Begin across Hyderabad on Day 3

The administration has made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the immersion of idols in the limits of Greater Hyderabad Municipal

Yogi Government To Develop Over 14,400 Primary Schools In Uttar Pradesh As Smart Schools

While selling fax machines, Sara Blakely cut up pantyhose to solve a clothing problem; Spanx later helped make her a self-made billionaire, Forbes reported in 2012

Sara Blakely faced a common wardrobe dilemma, but instead of settling for frustration, she transformed her pantyhose into a game-changing product

Tonight's US Fed rate decision will cast a long shadow over India

Federal Reserve Rate Impact on India: Federal Reserve rate hike is set to intensify pressure on Indias rupee, bond yields, inflation and markets.

Controversy Erupts Over Screening of Documentary on Umar Khalid in Karnataka

A documentary screening on Umar Khalid faces backlash in Karnataka, with political leaders questioning the motives behind the protests. Controver

RBI absorbs 2.90 lakh crore via two VRRR auctions amid huge surplus liquidity

First auction sees strong bids for 2.50 lakh crore; second draw is tepid at 40,302 crore

Reliance Foundation Presents 25 Electric Buses to TTD

The contribution comes ahead of the two Srivari Brahmotsavams, major temple festivals expected to draw a large number of pilgrims to Tirumala.

New Orleans turns 12 million pounds of glass into sand to rebuild wetlands

In a groundbreaking initiative in New Orleans, discarded glass bottles are being turned into sand for coastal restoration. Known as Glass Half Fu

Teen cancer survivor donates 573 Lego figures to hospital that treated him

Cancer survivor Alexander Ackles-Dold reminisces about the compassion he received during his childhood hospital stays. In a heartfelt initiative,

Maharaja Hollywood remake confirmed: Matthew McConaughey may play Vijay Sethupathis role in a first for Tamil cinema

Vijay Sethupathis 2024 Tamil crime thriller Maharaja is set to receive a Hollywood remake after attracting international attention, particularly

How Trump's war on EVs derailed America's auto-factory revival | Explained

US electric vehicle projects and jobs face setbacks due to policy shifts. Automakers canceled billions in investments and thousands of jobs were

'Tax maximisation' or a 'much-needed step'? Verdict split on UPI MDR

UPI MDR has sparked a debate among major fintech players, with some calling it necessary for sustainability while others question the cost burden

Hanuman Ansh crosses 222 crore after a stunning box office turnaround

Hanuman Ansh became one of the Indian blockbusters of this year. The film, which opened with 10 lakh, minted 222 crore in India. The Hindi mythol

Pak Navy Vessel Collides With Indian Navy Ship: MEA Summons Pakistan Charge d

New Delhi, Sept 16: India on Wednesday summoned Pakistans Charge dAffaires and lodged a strong protest over a collision between a Pakistani naval

UPI fee: Why government is putting a price on big merchant payments

The government is putting a price for merchants using its flagship digital payment network to accept large transactions - a shift that follows ye

India's $40.8 billion Russian crude imports put it in Trump's 100% tariff line of fire

The US is considering imposing tariffs on significant purchasers of Russian energy, which puts India's considerable imports of Russian crude at r

Washington couple spent $300,000 on home plans; state wants 44 acres surrendered

Tyler Chambers embarked on an ambitious journey to construct his dream home in Washington. Investing nearly $300,000 into regulatory requirements

Omnichannel food firm FreshTerra takes a different route to source farmers produce

The firm, which opened its stores in Gurugram recently, gives a minimum volume commitment to procure agricultural produce

Nifty holds above 23,250 level; European shares trade mostly in green

The benchmark indices traded near the day's high in afternoon trade, tracking positive cues from Asian markets as the recent rally in crude oil p

Delhi HC declines urgent listing of Karni Sena plea over September 20 UGC protest

The Delhi High Court declined an urgent listing for a Karni Sena protest plea. The Sena sought permission for a demonstration against reservation

Ram Kadam Accuses Uddhav Thackerays Government of Suppressing Disha Salian Case

BJPs Ram Kadam claims Uddhav Thackerays government deliberately suppressed the investigation into Disha Salians death. Ram Kadam Accuses Uddhav T

Ram Kadam Accuses Uddhav Thackeray Government of Covering Up Disha Salian Case

BJP MLA Ram Kadam claims that the Uddhav Thackeray government deliberately suppressed the Disha Salian death case, responding to Sanjay Rauts sta

India to Add 3,860 MW Data Centre Capacity by 2030: Report

India require USD 29.9 billion investment, the report said

Messi visit row: Keralam CM denies police disrupted news operations at Reporter TV office during searches

Satheesan says SIT procured search warrant from magistrate court to inspect television channels office in Kochi

Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates Pilgrim Experience Centre, SV Museum; flags off 32 electric buses at Tirumala

Chief Minister flags off 32 electric buses donated by Reliance Foundation and Bharat Biotech, and opens the SV Museum during his two-day visit to

Trade margins on medical devices in sharp focus, again, following Maharashtra FDA survey

Maharashtra FDA flags 2,841% mark-up; nine years ago NPPA flagged trade margins on stents

West Bengal Govt transfers IPS officer after right-wing groups object to her saying Assalamu Alaikum, Inshallah and Jazakallah

TheHindu Legal Fund, a right-wing outfit, had filed a complaint with West Bengal Home Secretary regarding IPS officer Bushra Banosvideo statement

BJP Leaders Celebrate PM Modi

BJP leaders emphasize the importance of showcasing PM Modis 25 years of service as they prepare for his birthday celebrations. BJP Leaders Celebr

Motivational quote by Elton John

Elton John emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the music industry, offering simple yet profound advice to new musicians. He reflects on

India Summons Pakistan Envoy After High-Speed Warship Collision in Arabian Sea

India has summoned Pakistans Charg dAffaires to lodge a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship collided with an Indian Navy vessel during ro

Asian Games 2026: Dhiraj's WC Final triumph big boost, India may better Hangzhou medal haul: Dola Banerjee

Dhiraj Bommadevara secured a World Cup gold, joining Dola Banerjee after nineteen years. His victory boosts confidence for Asian Games-bound arch

Why is there stiff opposition to the auction of Tara Coal Block in Chhattisgarh? Explained

The CBA has put forth the argument that the people of Hasdeo have protected these forests for generations and are not an expendable coal reserve.

In 1983, Steve Jobs reportedly ordered Apples failed Twiggy Macs destroyed; one surviving prototype sold for $150,075

A rare 1983 Macintosh prototype, which Steve Jobs ordered destroyed, recently sold for $150,075. This early computer featured an unreliable flopp

Mahabubabad: Family Alleges Harassment, Seeks Inquiry Against SI

The family alleged that the SI did not properly verify the documents related to their land dispute and was harassing them. They further alleged t

BJP Dismisses BRSs Assassination Allegations Against KCR as Absurd

BJP leaders reject BRSs serious allegations against KCR, asserting no one would contemplate such actions. BJP Dismisses BRSs Assassination Allega

Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 60: survivors say

Shafts began collapsing in the Al-Zaraa mine near the town of El-Nahud in West Kordofan September, and by the following morning 60 bodies had bee

Zerodha CEO says UPI fee could end free deliveries

RBI absorbs 2.9 trillion via two VRRR auctions amid surplus liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday absorbed Rs 2.90 lakh crore through two variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auctions from the banking

Ahead Of Assembly Session, Sajad Lone Slams Govt Over Reservation Policy

Srinagar, Sept 16: Ahead of the upcoming session of the Legislative Assembly, Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday lashed ou

Col Shivani Sangwan, Mother Of 2, Becomes 1st Woman Armed Forces Officer To Finish 122-Km Ladakh Marathon

Colonel Shivani Sangwan completed the 122-km Silk Route Ultra in 21 hours, 44 minutes and 8 seconds, finishing ninth among women.

India, Pakistan naval ships collide in Arabian Sea; Delhi lodges protest

India said the Pakistani naval unit approached at high speed and manoeuvred unsafely before the collision in international waters; no major damag

Inside Fred again.. and LATIN MAFIAs 50-hour live mixtape experiment

Over fifty unbroken hours in a Mexico City room, with the cameras running the whole time, the British producer and the Mexican trio built their m

Independent tax policy research should enter public discourse: FM Sitharaman

Tax professionals must look beyond sectoral interests and put the national interest first, said the Finance Minister

Why Yemen's Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war

As the Iran-backed Houthis advance on a key maritime chokepoint and strike Saudi oil facilities, rattling world markets, there is little that can

Study Links Air Pollution to Death By Suicide, Suicidal Thoughts

The results of the study highlight the importance of considering environmental exposures as modifiable risk factors in suicide prevention, says r

Why Japanese monks are turning to stocks, bonds

Poojaa Precision Engg commissions solar power project in Nanded, Maharashtra

Gallantry Awardees to Get Lifetime Free Rail Travel from Nov 1

In a landmark decision, the Government of India has extended lifetime free rail travel to Armed Forces personnel decorated with the Sena Medal, N

MDR on UPI: How are charges calculatedper transaction?

The NCPI circular, issued on September 15, 2026, stipulates that the new charge will be applicable only for person-to-merchant UPI transactions

In 2015, a woman dropped an Apple-1 at a California recycling center with old electronics without asking for a receipt; workers sold it for $200,000

An Apple-1 computer, dating back to 1976, was uncovered among a pile of old electronics at a recycling facility. This extraordinary gem sold for

India Summons Pak Envoy over Naval Warship Collision in Arabian Sea

The Pakistani Charge d'Affaires was advised to convey to the concerned authorities in Pakistan the need for all military units to exercise due ca

Meta One bundles Meta's paid plans, AI services across its apps: What's new

Meta One subscription service brings plans with expanded AI usage, creative features and professional tools to Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

Indian contingent for Asiad: Full list of 503 Aichi-Nagoya-bound athletes

Athletics once again has the highest representation among Indian athletes chosen for the continental event, with 74 participants named for the As

Over 100,000 Displaced in Yemen as UN Releases $9 Million in Aid

The UN has allocated $9 million to assist over 100,000 displaced individuals in Yemen amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian challenges. Over 100

Came close at high speed: What led to India-Pakistan naval collision at Arabian Sea