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Dubai: Dubais Burj Khalifa, the worlds tallest building, lit up in vibrant Indian tricolour on Wednesday night, September 17, to celebrate PM Nar

About 100 encroachments cleared from Barracks Road

Virudhunagar fire unit accident: CM Stalin announces solatium

Old fish net collection centres to come up in 14 coastal districts

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ink defence pact for joint defence against aggression

According to the Dawn newspaper, a statement from Pakistan PMs office announced the signing of the pact, which stated that any aggression against

Major leak of 100,000 documents exposes China's dominance over global internet governance; Know all about controversial Geedge Networks

A massive leak of over 100,000 documents has exposed China's Geedge Networks, a company allegedly supplying censorship and surveillance tools to

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ASG Eye Hospital expands eye care network with 11 strategic partnerships across tier-2 and tier-3 cities

By integrating advanced technology with the expertise of experienced clinicians, the hospital aims to enhance early diagnosis, deliver timely tre

Welfare at the mercy of the machine

Rations in anganwadis should not depend on Face Recognition Software

Corrections and Clarifications September 18, 2025

Jonita Gandhi and Prateek Kuhad to headline Nykaalands debut in Delhi-NCR

Nykaaland festival in Delhi-NCR features music, culture, and food, headlined by singers Prateek Kuhad and Jonita Gandhi

Tejashwi slams CM Nitish Kumar, calls him 'cheat minister' during his Bihar Adhikar Yatra

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Telangana Government Examines Maoists Ceasefire

Sources from the Telangana police said that the letter and audio clips, which went viral on Tuesday, are under consideration. However, the final

Rajnath Singh Compares Razakar And Pak Sponsored Terror Attacks In Pahalgam

Warns India will not surrender to coercion by powerful nations

Centre notifies new CGST rates for goods effective from September 22

GST will be a two-tier structure, wherein majority of goods and services will attract tax of 5 and 18%

Irish Coffee and Sekhmet may fight out the finish of the B.A. Nanaiah Memorial Trophy

Education ministry directs schools to screen Chalo Jeete Hein, film on PM Modis early life

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Education has directed all schools to screen the film Chalo Jeete Hein for students from September 16 to October 2. Th

AP Completes Nepal Rescue Mission: 86 Manasarovar Pilgrims Return Safely

The 86 stranded Manasarovar pilgrims have now been reunited with families across Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Kurnool, Anantapur, Nandyal

Letter and spirit: on Supreme Court and Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 judgment

The Supreme Court did well to stay and uphold different Waqf Act provisions

Inconsistent enforcement, suppressed speech, unchecked hate mar Tamil content moderation

While there is chronic over-moderation and unexplained takedowns, high amounts of harassment and hate speech remain on the platforms

Kochi metro extends e-feeder bus services to Infopark Phase 2

Speeding truck runs over food-delivery executive in Bengaluru

Tianjin RIC huddle a wakeup call for US

The informal Russia-India-China (RIC) huddle in Tianjin during the SCO summit, led by PM Narendra Modi, is seen as a catalyst in easing Indo-US t

Donald Trump lists THESE countries as major drug-producing, transit nations, including Pakistan, Afghanistan....; is India named?

US President Donald Trump has listed 23 countries, including India, as major drug transit or illicit drug-producing nations. Trump made his claim

A judicial nudge following stuck legislative business

The top courts move to fix a time limit for a Governor to take a final decision on a Bill must be interpreted as a move to smoothen the legislati

Heavy Rains Lash Hyderabad, Traffic Paralysed

The downpour hit commuters hard as office-goers were caught in the evening rush.

Guest lecturers block MKU College Principals office over inaction of administration

India Hosts Half of Global Capacity Centres: Nirmala

Nirmala said capital investment has increased from 1.7 per cent of GDP in 2013-14 to 4.1 per cent in 2024-25, which has facilitated the construct

Rains Muddy Bore Water in Hyderabad

Mud seepage suspected as residents raise concerns

National Cheeseburger Day 2025: Where to find the best deals

National Cheeseburger Day on September 18 celebrates one of America's most cherished foods. The story traces back to 1924, when Lionel Sternberge

AP Waqf Board To Launch 28 Taleem-e-Hunar Skill Centres

Abdul Aziz announced the launch of 28 Taleem-e-Hunar skill development centres for minorities in the state.

BJP launches Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat outreach for West Bengals migrant voters during Durga Puja

After targeting Bihars migrant voters, the BJP will now reach out to West Bengals 40 lakh migrants under its Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiativ

High Level Committee seeks ministries reform goals, five-year action plans for Viksit Bharat 2047

The Rajiv Gauba-led High Level Committee has asked all ministries to outline institutional reforms, five-year action plans, and big-ticket projec

Genocide in Gaza: on Israel and UN Commission of Inquiry finding

India should speak up against Israels atrocities

IIT-Madras and Indus Towers join hands for research on glass fibre reinforced polymers

Israel opens corridor for civilians fleeing Gaza

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Pakistan fielders throw injures umpire after hitting his ear in UAE clash; watch video here

Play was temporarily halted in Dubai on Wednesday after umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge was struck on the ear by a throw during the Asia Cup Group A

Let Geiger counters, not guesses, shape Iran actions

India can take the lead in ensuring technical IAEA access to Irans nuclear programme as it will anchor negotiations to verifiable data

State floats tender to prepare master plan for a Global City

Bengaluru: Businessman loses 5.8 lakh after clicking on APK file sent to him on WhatsApp

AAI sends show cause notice to contractor over delays in construction of T3 Terminal

Income Tax Dept. launches multi-city raids on Caps Gold

Rahul Hydrogen Bomb Revelations Today

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Tragedy averted! Donald Trump's Air Force One had close encounter with another plane, here's what happened

Trump, 79, along with his wife and US First Lady Melania, arrived in the British capital on Tuesday for an official trip. His itinerary includes

Monsoon Session of AP Assembly Begins Today Amid YSRCs Boycott Threat

YSRC MLAs are unlikely to attend the sessions of both the assembly and council, as their demand for recognising YSRC officially as the opposition

Telangana HC Seeks SC Order on Police Vacancies, to Monitor Suo Motu PILs

He argued that this shortage not only burdens the existing staff but also hampers efficiency, contributes to rising crime rates, and causes stres

TNAU V-C aspirants sore over alteration made to eligibility norms published in Tamil Nadu Government Gazette

CM announces plans to train film workers in Skill varsity

Govt would work out modalities for offering health insurance cover to film workers

Rusty mortar shell defused in J&Ks Kathua

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Not Arshad Warsi, this actor was first choice for Jolly LLB; he unknowingly rejected the 2013 hit; it's not Akshay Kumar

Shreyas Talpade rejected the first draft of Jolly LLB due to his busy schedule. When the film released in 2013, he was shocked to know that it's

Kashmiri singers show axed after authorities withhold clearance

Nitish Kumar announces 802 crore cash handout for 16 lakh construction workers in Bihar

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday announced a 5,000 cash transfer each to 16.05 lakh registered construction workers, totaling 802.46 crore, und

Supreme Court hints at arrests, penalties to curb stubble burning

The Supreme Court on Wednesday suggested strict measures, including arrests and penalties, to tackle stubble burning in Punjab. Chief Justice BR

Fortnight-long special cleanliness campaign launched in Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division

I-T Raids On Caps Gold

CAP Gold, a bullion merchant, supplies gold in bulk to jewellery shops and merchants.

Saudi Arabia, nuclear-armed Pakistan sign mutual defence pact

Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan signed a formal mutual defense pact, deepening their long-standing security partnership. The agreement co

DUSU Elections 2025 Live Updates: Voting Today, Check Key Contenders, Guidelines, And More

DUSU elections: According to the official notification, polling will be held in two shifts: 8:30 am to 1 pm for day classes and 3 pm to 7:30 pm f

Foreign labs found Alexei Navalny poisoned, alleges widow

Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most prominent critic, died in February 2024 at age 47 while serving a 19-year sentence in an Arctic penal co

Man, 20, Arrested For Raping, Murdering Girl With Blade In Uttarakhand: Cops

A 20-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly raping and then brutally murdering a teenage girl with a sharp-edged blade in a village

India to merge tri-service education branches, set up joint military stations as part of defence reforms

Adding to the step-by-step approach towards transformation of the Indian military organization and structures, the commanders of the Army, Navy,

On PM Modi's Birthday, A Special Wish From Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV met with the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) delegation at the Papal Audience at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican City and bless

Trump and Melania visit St George's Chapel on his second state visit to UK

The X-factor in Men in Blues white-ball arsenal

The maverick all-rounders brute power and impeccable timing make him the perfect answer to Indias quest in unearthing multi-skilled players who c

'Where were you during Obama-Biden years?': Kash Patel explodes at Jayapal over Epstein question

Ahmedabad Air India crash: Father of pilot demands formal probe after preliminary report sparks controversy

NEW DELHI: Perturbed with the preliminary findings of the AAIB inquiry into the Ahmedabad plane crash, Pushkaraj Sabharwal, father of Captain Sum

Three held for cheating SBI of 2.5 crore through two loans by producing fake documents in Mangaluru

The city police have arrested three persons in connection with two cases of cheating the State Bank of India of a total of 2.5 crore by taking tw

Ship Has Already Sunk: Kerala Assembly Sees Clash Over Amoebic Brain Fever Issue

The Kerala Assembly on Wednesday witnessed stormy scenes for the second day in a row as an Opposition adjournment motion on amoebic meningoenceph

EU Unveils 'New Strategic Agenda' To Expand Ties With India

The European Union (EU) on Wednesday unveiled a new strategic agenda to significantly ramp up its engagement with India in a range of key areas s

Jupally Urges Artists to Popularise Bathukamma, Womens Unity

Jupally suggested composing songs that explain the festivals uniqueness, the flower-worship tradition as a pledge to protect nature, the power of

Apple set to drop 10 game-changing products in months M5 iPad Pro next?

Apple is set to launch at least 10 new products by late 2025 and early 2026, with a major highlight being the M5 iPad Pro, expected as early as O

Telangana HC Dismisses Plea of MBBS, BDS Aspirants

Kiran, who studied from Class 9 to 12 at Korukonda Sainik School in Andhra Pradesh under the Telangana quota, had approached the High Court after

Musi Revival Will Spur Night Economy in Hyderabad, Says Revanth

Key proposals include Phase-II Metro expansion of 76.4 km with an investment of Rs 24,000 crore, greenfield highways, radial roads between ORR an

Dollywood reveals $50 million NightFlight Expedition 2026

Dollywood has revealed NightFlight Expedition, a record-breaking $50 million indoor attraction scheduled to be introduced in spring 2026. Cited a

Tropical Storm Gabrielle path avoids major US cities as system strengthens in Atlantic

Tropical Storm Gabrielle, the 7th named storm of 2025, tracks northwest away from US mainland cities but may bring rough surf to East Coast beach

Sikh-Outrage erupts after SSP Traffic pulls off Drivers turban

SSP Traffic says it was unintentional and regrets the Misunderstanding Sarabjit Singh Jammu Tawi, September 17 A major controversy broke out on W

Offshore gaming cos evade betting law via Surrogate ads, social media

Offshore gaming companies are circumventing India's new anti-betting law through surrogate advertising and social media influencers. Parimatch, a

Social Media Has Us In Its Grip And Won't Let Go. The Charlie Kirk Killing Is A Case Study

Charlie Kirk's mastery of social media was key to his rise as an influence in conservative politics. So the extent to which his death and its aft

Mohsin Naqvi Explains Why Pakistan Did Not Pull Out of Asia Cup 2025

Asia Cup 2025 was witness to huge drama on Wednesday, as at one point it looked like Pakistan might pull out of the continental event

AAI marks Yatri Sewa Diwas with health camps, cultural events at Vizag airport

Standoff between contractor and workers leads to waste accumulation across city

Contract company filed a police complaint saying keys of garbage removal vehicles were taken away from the workshop by some employees, but worker

Former Hurriyat Chairman Prof Bhat passes away

Srinagar, Sep 17: Former Hurriyat Conference chairman Abdul Gani Bhat, 90, passed away after a brief illness this evening at his residence in Kas

Trump's UK Visit Lands AI, Pharma, And Nuclear Pledges

President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK has delivered pledges from US tech giants to invest a combined $42 billion to help drive Britain's

Revanth To Strike A Balance Between Welfare And Development

Says no compromise on TG's share in Krishna, Godavari

Assembly panel for environmental science as compulsory subject in schools

Srinagar, Sep 17: Jammu and Kashmir Assemblys Committee on Environment Wednesday called for introducing environmental science as a mandatory subj

Hyderabad Police Launches Rs.5 Cr Child Care Centre for Women Staff

Anand noted that this child care centre would be very useful for women officers who spend a lot of time working in the field due to police duties

SCs TET Verdict: Teachers Body to Move Review Plea

Association plans plea against ruling impacting recruitment

NHAI tightens norms to curb unathorised subcontracting of works by highway builders

National Highways Authority of India has strengthened rules on highway project subcontracts. This action addresses quality and delay concerns. Un

Srinagar-Jammu National Highway reopens for heavy vehicles after 3 weeks

SRINAGAR, Sep 17: The Srinagar-Jammu national highway was thrown open for heavy vehicles on Wednesday after three weeks, clearing the way for hun

You wont believe how this Alaska customer left a restaurant by flying off in a plane, watch viral video

In Alaska, a restaurant patron made a grand exit, flying away in their personal plane after a meal. The astonishing video captured the small airc