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Country To Get Its First Precision Manufacturing Institute, Announces Ashwini Vaishnaw

BDA Opens Online Applications for 496 Ekamra Residency Apartments

The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has officially launched the online application process for prospective homebuyers seeking allotment i

TGHRC recommends Rs 5L relief for Medak dog attack victim

Hyderabad: The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) on Friday, September 18, recommended Rs 5 lakh compensation for the parents of a three-y

World of Vettuvam glimpse: Pa Ranjith takes us through the gritty backdrop of his next

Starring Arya, Sobhita Dhulipala, Dinesh, Kalaiyarasan and Shabeer Kallarakkal among others, the film is set to release in theatres in December

ASIAN GAMES 2026 | Its a stroll in the park for India against Japan

CRICKET | Fans brave testing conditions as the Women in Blue first decimate the Japanese batting, and then overhaul the 58-run target in five ove

Brokers call: Premier Energies (Buy)

The $1.2 billion FY26-28 capex program is under execution, with about 45% already spent. Peak debt could reach 5,000 crore, although management e

Odisha Issues Revised Schedule for Civic Body Ward Delimitation and Seat Reservation

The Housing and Urban Development Department of Odisha has officially released a revised schedule for the ward delimitation and seat reservation

Cochin International Airport installs bridge-mounted equipment to power parked aircraft

The facility, set up at a cost of 15.04 crore, will be inaugurated on September 24 by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan.

Project Cheetah Reaches New Milestone As India-Born Female KGP12 Gives Birth To Four Cubs At Kuno

Hyderabad to get its own Michael Kors store in GVK Mall

Michael Kors has announced the opening of its new Michael Kors Flagship Lifestyle store in Hyderabads GVK One Mall. The 1,765-square-foot store f

ACB nabs hostel warden for taking Rs 14,000 bribe in Telangana

Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday, September 18, caught a warden/record assistant of an ST Boys Hostel red-handed while accep

Bill Gates-backed fund invests $31.8m in startup building robot-run solar farms

A California startup has successfully garnered considerable funding to enhance its robotic technology for solar park installations. Planted seeks

Sanas and Shroff to continue at the helm of RWITC

Maulana Izhar-ul-Haq Case: A Family Caught Between an Arrest, a Mud House, a Silent Village and Terrorism Charges

This ground-level investigation from Bihar examines the arrest of Maulana Izhar-ul-Haq, the serious allegations against him, and the questions th

How music festivals are becoming launchpads for indie artistes

Soundscapes of India, held recently in Delhi, brought together musicians from across the country, offering a platform for discovery, collaboratio

Prominent dissidents left out of AIADMKs bypoll campaign programmes

There are 13sitting legislators includinggeneral secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswamiwho have figured in the list of star campaigners

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From Maharashtra To ISRO: Eknath Vasant Chitnis, The Pioneer Who Helped Shape India

From helping establish Thumba to directing SITE across 2,400 villages, Eknath Vasant Chitnis helped turn Indias space ambitions into applications

Hyderabad: Youth Dies By Suicide After Jumping Off Bridge

A young man died after allegedly jumping off the Steel Bridge in Hyderabad on Friday.

Wenge AI Launches SciencePro, Advancing Real-World AI4S Applications

Wenge AI Launches SciencePro, Advancing Real-World AI4S Applications

Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi Port Floats Tender For Green Hydrogen Plant, Fuel Station

Karnataka BJP Criticizes FIR Against Journalist Over Controversial Ganesh Visarjan Comments

Karnataka BJP leader R. Ashok condemns FIR against a journalist for reporting on a police inspectors controversial remarks during Ganesh Visarjan

Governor Arlekar seeks clarifications from T.N. govt. on Tamil Nadu Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Barring this Bill, the Governor has accorded assent to the 12 other Bills passed by the Assembly recently

Mamata Backs Cong in Nandigram Bypoll as Candidate Withdraws, Vows Fight

Banerjee also hit out at the Election Commission over its decision to freeze the TMC's name and symbol, and said the move was arbitrary.

Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia

Islamabad: Pakistan has pledged to defend Saudi Arabia to any extent required by Riyadh, with its military spokesperson reaffirming Islamabads co

Karnataka Cabinet Recognise Tulu As State's Second Official Language

DK Shivakumar said the state government would bring out a separate tourism policy for coastal Karnataka given its long coastline, rich cultural t

Constitutional cost of disenfranchisement: Appraising SIR

In constitutional democracies, universal adult suffrage is neither a statutory concession nor an administrative privilege; it is the foundational

Karan Johar makes history as first Indian to host Prince Williams climate awards in Mumbai

Karan Johar will make history as the first Indian to host The Earthshot Prize Awards Night when Prince Williams environmental awards come to Mumb

Shift to computer-based NEET-UG 2027 still under active consideration, Govt. tells SC

Nilekani task force may submit report by September-end; court asks when reforms will be implemented on ground

Passengers protest in Thiruvananthapuram airport following cancellation of Air India Express flight to Sharjah

Passengers, who arrived at the airport on Friday morning, protested, alleging that the flight was cancelled at the last minute

Old Video Shared as Recent Visuals of Houthi Drone Intercepted Over Mecca

We found out that the video is old and unrelated to the current situation in Saudi Arabia.

Rinku Singh Shares His Passion for Manchester United After Experiencing Live Football at Old Trafford

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh expresses his love for Manchester United after attending his first live match at Old Trafford. Rinku Singh Shares Hi

Bomb threat drill conducted at Tiruchi airport

The nearly two-hour exercise covered an aircraft-related bomb threat and a terminal building evacuation scenario involving various stakeholders t

Fisherwomen urged to tap government opportunities at national conclave

Women are the backbone of the fisheries and aquaculture sector, contributing significantly across the value chain, particularly in processing, va

Andhra SIPB Clears Rs.526 Cr Projects, 8,896 Jobs Expected

The State Investment Promotion Board met today and officially cleared 10 major IT and futuristic technology projects

13-year-old with 168 IQ set to pursue masters at NYU before he can drive

At just 13, Joe Petraro-Hyppolite from Long Island is defying age expectations as he embarks on a master's program at New York University. He not

Asian Games 2026: Quimcy Dsouza closes in on historic Teqball medal for India

Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza is one win away from a historic Teqball medal. She advanced to the women's singles semifinals at the Asian Games. Dsouza de

Psychology says women who compliment female strangers may be taking a small social risk with a surprisingly big payoff

People who gave compliments tended to underestimate how good their words would make the other person feel. They were often more concerned about w

From fibre to future: Weaving sustainability into India's textile growth

Indias textile industry, supporting over 49 million livelihoods, is set to undergo a transformative shift towards sustainability

India's forex reserves drop $4.92 billion to $780.78 billion as of September 11

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant decrease of $4.92 billion. This decline brought the total reserves down to $780.78 billion. T

BRS working president says Satyameva Jayate after verdict on Danam Nagenders disqualification

Shehzad Poonawala Shares Views on Controversial Issues Ahead of Reality Show Debut

Shehzad Poonawala discusses his views on Swara Bhasker, Rhea Aheer, and the Disha Salian case before appearing on Rise and Fall. Shehzad Poonawal

15 Killed, Over 50 Injured After Suicide Bombing At Mosque In Pakistan

Two armed men attempted to enter the police premises and exchanged fire with officials there, police said. One of the attackers has been killed,

Tata Sons listing: Who stands where, who controls what

Heres an overview of the key players and control dynamics in a pivotal boardroom battle in the conglomerates 150-year history, likely to lead to

Design Democracy to Be Held at HITEX from Sept 18 to 20

The 2026 edition promises to be its largest and most immersive yet, bringing together over 200 leading design brands

Asian Games 2026: North Korean Anthem Played For South Korean Men's Hockey Team

South Korean officials were left angered by the latest mishap to hit the Games ahead of Saturday's opening ceremony in Nagoya

Japan cricketers hail 'amazing' experience playing India at Asian Games

Japan's women cricketers said they had an amazing experience at the Asian Games on Friday, despite the hosts being crushed by powerhouse India in

UAE President calls PM Modi, discusses West Asia situation and deepens strategic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. They exchanged views on recent developments occurring i

Congress Leader Claims Votes Depend Solely on Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

K.N. Rajanna asserts that the Congress partys success hinges on D.K. Shivakumars leadership in Karnataka. Congress Leader Claims Votes Depend Sol

Karnataka accords second official language status to Tulu language

Draft notification inviting objections/ suggestions to rename Dakshina Kannada district as Mangaluru district to also be issued.

India's first Precision Manufacturing Institute in works, says Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw says the proposed institute will develop a multi-level skilling model, while Semicon 2.0 will shift focus from chip design towar

Semiconductor Industry Now World's Third Most Profitable Sector Amid AI Chip Demand: SEMI Chief

Rupee closes unchanged at 95.89 against U.S. dollar

Positive momentum in domestic equity markets, however, supported the Indian currency, forex traders said

India Rejects Pakistans Allegations Over Navy Ships Collision

MEA Says Pakistani Vessels Dangerous Overtaking Manoeuvre Led To Collision With INS Kolkata

SC judges to visit NTA office, say institutional strengthening needed to curb NEET paper leaks

Supreme Court judges will visit NTA facilities to examine system upgrades. The National Testing Agency has overhauled its entire mechanism to pre

Full implementation of Indias IPMS can help tackle fake pesticide, says insecticide board official

National IPMS database enables track-and-trace, ensuring authenticity of the products through an established dealer network, says Subhash Chand,

Delhi cheating case: Man arrested, Rs 60 lakh worth jewellery and cash seized

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) A 24-year-old man has been arrested by the staff of Safdarjung Enclave Police Station in the national cap

Cristiano Ronaldo Included in Portugal Squad For Nations League

Ronaldo said that this summers World Cup was his last, but the global star has yet to say when he plans to retire from international play

Net direct tax collection rises 13% to over 12.12 lakh crore till September 17

Refund issuance jumped 29.19% to over 2.20 lakh crore till September 17, the data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) showed.

Hi-Tech Flow Solutions files IPO papers, seeks 300 cr via fresh issue

The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to Rs 300 crore and an offer-for-sale by promoters and an investor, according to the draft red her

NGO claims financial irregularities, tender rigging in HRDCL

Hyderabad: City-based non-profit Forum for Good Governance has raised allegations of financial irregularities, tender manipulation, and lack of t

Takeda eyes 100 mn annual dengue vaccine capacity with Bio E by 2029

Initial QDENGA doses for India to come from Germany; private-market launch planned in H1 2027

Prime Minister Modi to Inaugurate Global Environment Conference on September 19

Prime Minister Modi will open an international conference on environmental challenges in New Delhi, featuring judges and experts from 17 countrie

Lust Stories 3 Review: Bold, beautiful and uneven, four stories explore the many shades of desire

There is something about Netflix's Lust Stories franchise that has always worked. It is bold, feisty and unapologetic. More importantly, it does

Marathi film Gondhal announced as India's official selection for 99th Academy Awards

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) The Marathi language film Gondhal has been selected by the Film Federation of India as India's official entr

STT collections jump 52.9 pc to Rs 40,214 crore in first six months of FY27

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Securities Transaction Tax (STT) collections rose sharply by 52.9 per cent in the first six months of the

Unfortunate people still prefer male child, says Bombay HC, refuses bail to man who killed granddaughter

Accused Gopinath Janku Pradhan., in his bail plea, claimed innocence and pointed out that the mother of the deceased child, who was also an accus

Marathi film Gondhal is India's Oscar 2027 entry; know plot, cast, box office, IMDb rating and more

Marathi film Gondhal has been chosen as India's official entry for the Oscars 2027. The Film Federation of India (FFI) announced the selection on

Saudi Aramco halts crude supplies to Indian refiners after pipeline attack

The East-West pipeline was shut after drone attacks, disrupting a key Saudi supply route as crude flows from the Gulf region remain under pressur

The Mysterious Elephant-Headed Feminine Form of Ganesha and Where Her Ancient Idols Rest

India to Launch First Approved Dengue Vaccine Qdenga in 2027

Qdenga is Indias first approved dengue vaccine, and in July 2026, it received marketing authorisation from the Central Drugs Standard Control Org

Man arrested for sexually harassing woman on moving train in Erode

Man arrested for sexually harassing woman on moving train in Erode

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to launch expanded breakfast scheme for classes 6-8 on September 22

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ECI freezes Trinamool Congress name and symbol amid leadership dispute

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YSRCP demands inquiry into Mega DSC sports quota, challenges minister

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Defection case: Telangana HC disqualifies Danam Nagender as MLA

Hyderabad:The Telangana High Court on Friday, September 18, disqualified Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender from the Legislative Assembly with effect

Mamata to support Congress in Nandigram bypoll after Mamata AITC candidate withdraws nomination

Sanchita Pradhan (Dey), Mamata All India Trinamool Congress candidate, withdrew her nomination from Nandigram Assembly seat, leaving the Mamata A

Ties with India expanding very rapidly: South Korean envoy Lee Seong-ho

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) South Korea's Ambassador to India, Lee Seong-ho, said on Friday that ties between the two nations are exp

Jharkhand HC extends stay on cancellations of JPSC, JSSC appointments; retired judge to monitor probe

Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court on Friday extended its stay on the state government's decision to cancel appointmen

California approves $42m to protect 2,060-acre Wild Cherry Canyon from development

California has taken a major step in environmental conservation by approving a new grant for the Wild Cherry Canyon project. Spanning 2,060 acres

RBI Drains Rs 2.23 Lakh Crore From Banks As Cash Surplus Stays Elevated

Asiad 2026: India, other nations complete flag ceremony after disruption

The flag-hoisting ceremony at the Asian Games, involving India and five other contingents, was delayed for more than an hour before eventually ta

Raaka Team Eyes Global Win With 'Dare To Dream' Concept

The film stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead while Janhvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna are starring in important roles

Tejas & HTT-40 trainers, Dhruv choppers take flight: HAL's big push to build aerospace power

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited delivered Tejas twin-seater trainers and HTT-40 basic trainers to the Indian Air Force. Dhruv Next Generation helic

Car Falls From Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway Flyover in Mandya; Woman Dead

The car was travelling from Bengaluru towards Mysuru when the driver reportedly lost control due to overspeeding and hit the divider. The impact

NEET paper leak row: SC judges to visit NTA office to inspect upgraded facilities

New York Times Alleges Microsoft, OpenAI Knew Using News Content Was Theft

OpenAI scraped content from more than 10 million articles, nearly a third of which came from the New York Times alone

Kerala Government Considers Floating Solar and Storage Solutions Amid Energy Crisis

Kerala faces a severe energy crisis, prompting the government to explore floating solar projects and storage options to meet rising demand. Keral

Gold, Silver Prices Today: Check 24K, 22K Gold and 999 Silver Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru

Gold and silver prices today, 18 September: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other ma