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The paradox of de-Sinification in global production

De-Sinification is reshaping factories, but industrial ecosystems remain harder to move

PM Modi pays tribute to organisational genius Ashok Singhal on his birth centenary

In an OpEd, Prime Minister recalls his interactions with former VHP leader and highlights his organisational skill, ability to energise youth, an

Delhi CM launches 53 projects worth 214 cr. in unauthorised colonies

Letters to The Editor September 28, 2026

Kashmir as Indias gateway to Eurasian opportunity

Reconnecting Kashmirs historic routes could unlock economic opportunities for its youth

Govt. to build Karnataka Mantapa modeled after Bharat Mandapam: CM Shivakumar

The pitfalls of mandatory FIRs

A week or fortnight could allow the police to filter cases where there is credible information that the person reported missing was neither abduc

Election Commission Clarifies Stance on Special Intensive Review, Says Upendra Kushwaha

Upendra Kushwaha welcomes the Election Commissions clarification on the Special Intensive Review, addressing public uncertainty and opposition cl

Man suffers minor injury after concrete step collapses in Pattinapakkam

Form 26 and the statutory mandate

The case involving Meenakshi Natarajan raises important questions about the scope of the disclosure obligations imposed on electoral candidates a

5 held in UK for suspected plot to attack air base used by US

Walkathon held to raise awareness of heart health

End-to-End D-Wall May Be Needed for Medigadda Barrage: Uttam

Minister says stilling basins may also be strengthened after technical tests

Dangerous noreaster batters the US East Coast one dead, hundreds of flights cancelled, thousands still without power as states of emergency continue in New York and New Jersey

The US East Coast experienced a powerful nor'easter that caused significant flooding and travel disruptions. Major cities like New York City and

Mouni Roy: From Naagin to Bollywood Glamour Queen, Celebrating Her 40th Birthday

Mouni Roy, known for her iconic roles, shares her fear of snakes as she prepares to celebrate her 40th birthday on September 28. Mouni Roy: From

Chabahar-Zahedan rail link completed, to boost India's access to Central Asia

Iran has successfully completed the Chabahar-Zahedan rail link, a significant step in improving regional connectivity. This railway infrastructur

How to take digital breaks and why they have become a societal necessity

What is the best way to take digital breaks? Simple, just visit a neighbourhood public park without any handset and observe people of all ages st

Work on storm-water drain near Virugambakkam canal to be completed in 2 weeks

GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran inspects development works under way at the canal, including the construction of retaining walls and removal of si

Monday could bring an unexpected breakthrough for 4 Zodiac Signs: September 28 opens a door they needed

Aries takes center stage in Mondays astrology, with Saturn, the Moon and Chiron all moving through the sign. Adding to the intensity, Mars forms

Rich valuations, elevated crude narrow equity opportunities: Andrade

Andrade says rising valuations and macroeconomic (macro) headwinds are narrowing the opportunity set in the equity market

Unfortunate that Veerashaiava-Lingayat community which worked for social justice has to seek justice now: Khandre

Vijayawada: September 28 Deadline for Voter Lists Objections

Citizens can verify their names, caste and other particulars and submit objections at a special counter at the VMC headquarters between 10.30 am

MSSRF sets up water ATM at Perungudi heat study site

The foundation is conducting a four-year longitudinal study across four sites in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to assess the impact of heat on physica

No load-shedding for now, says K.J. George

3-Day Bank Strike Deferred After Meeting Between Association, Unions

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has deferred its three-day nationwide strike, which was due to begin on Monday, after talks with the India

At 43 times earnings, NSE valued way higher than its global peers

NSE's 4.4 trillion valuation puts it among the world's largest exchanges, but analysts flag rich valuations despite strong growth prospects

SP MP Criticizes Delhi Minister Over Slapping Incident with Voter

SP MP Jiya Ur Rahman Bark condemns Delhi Minister Pravesh Verma for slapping a voter, calling it a disgraceful act for a constitutional office. S

HM Anitha Opens Fire Station in Her Village

The minister recalled the good work done by the personnel when they went to every house after Budameru floods and cleaned them.

In need of an overhaul: on the Election Commission of Indias press note

The Election Commission of Indias response is mere damage control, the Special Intensive Revisions ill-effects must be undone

Preventive Care Key To Long-Term Health: Energy CS

The 2K Run, which began at 7 am, drew fitness enthusiasts, families, youngsters, Rotary members and local residents: Reports

Women's safety concerns trigger campus protests from Delhi to Punjab as clashes, misinformation fuel unrest

Concerns regarding the safety of women students have led to protests on various campuses across India. In Delhi, the alleged gangrape of a teenag

South Korea Launches Joint Investigation into Suspected Landmine Blast in DMZ, Three Soldiers Injured

South Korea and UN Command investigate a landmine explosion in the DMZ that injured three soldiers, ensuring a thorough inquiry into the incident

Godavari Pushkaralu to Be Held on Lines of Kumbh Mela: Durgesh

The Godavari Pushkaralu 2027, he said, would be held on the lines of the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Odisha T20 League: Shantanu Mishras unbeaten 78 takes Sambalpur Warriors to eight-wicket win against Puri Titans

Digital Desk | Kataka, Sep 27 (IANS) Sambalpur Warriors registered a convincing eight-wicket victory over Puri Titans in the Odisha T20 League C

CJP team's detention ends in Assam, Ashutosh Ranka alleges 'illegal detention'

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 28 (IANS) The alleged detention of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka and several party voluntee

New equilibrium: on the recalibration of U.S.-China ties

As the United States and China recalibrate ties, implications for other nations are huge

NCB leads major drive, destroys over 61 acres of illegal cannabis in Himachals Kullu

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has carried out a significant operation against illegal cannabis culti

UP Makes Display Of 'Use By Date' Mandatory For All Sweets

Inspections carried out at sweet manufacturing and retail outlets have revealed that, in many instances, consumers are not provided with clear in

2 Children Killed, Their Mothers Injured After Water Tank Collapses In Gurugram

A complaint was registered against the contractor responsible for constructing the tank under Section 106 of the BNS at Kherki Daula police stati

Vizags Fishermen Mark Bhagat Singh's Birth Anniversary

The celebrations commemorated the life and ideals of Bhagat Singh: Reports

Fake SC1 Certificate Racket in Hyderabad To Help Secure a Medical Seat

Beda Jangam leaders seek probe into certificates of NEET-2026 SC1 candidates

Will exercise right to defend against terrorism: India at UN

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar emphasized the nation's right to defend itself against terrorism. He asserted that friendship cann

Over 45,000 participate in 13th edition of Wipro Bengaluru Marathon

Nation Ready to Welcome RaGa as PM, Says Uttam

Rahul Gandhi brought the issue of 'Vote Chori' before the nation and demanded accountability, Uttam said.

Mizoram conducts 360 anti-drug activities under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

Digital Desk | Aizawl, Sep 27 (IANS) As part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), Mizoram has conducted 360 anti-drug awareness activities a

BJP Leader Shot Dead in Bolpur, West Bengal: Calls for Action Intensify

A BJP leader was shot dead in Bolpur, West Bengal, sparking demands for justice and heightened police presence in the area. BJP Leader Shot Dead

Nifty falls for seventh week as oil, US yields deepen market pressure

Nifty 50 matches its seven-week losing streak during the 2020 Covid crash as elevated crude prices, rising US Treasury yields and weak foreign fl

Bank unions defer 3-day nationwide strike following assurance from IBA

The strike call beginning Monday was given by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), which coincides with half-yearly closing

Arunachal Governor calls for GIS, AI-based solutions to promote smart, sustainable tourism

Digital Desk | Itanagar, Sep 27 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Sunday called for developing a comprehensive tour

3-day nationwide bank strike deferred in relief for millions

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) on Sunday deferred its three-day nationwide strike early next week

Delhi Government Honors Bhagat Singh with Commemorative March

The Delhi government organized a march to honor Bhagat Singh, celebrating his legacy and inspiring youth participation. Delhi Government Honors B

Bank strike deferred after IBA assurance on five-day work week

The decision follows an agreement to form a high-level committee to examine remaining Saturdays as holidays and address other pending demands

Nippon Express targets $380 mn revenue as India chip ecosystem expands

Japanese logistics major plans a dedicated semiconductor facility in Gujarat in 2027 and will train its Indian staff to handle specialised chip l

Street signs: Slump in domestic flows adds to largecap woes, and more

Active largecap funds see outflows as Nifty 50 approaches oversold territory; IPO launches continue this week, though issue sizes are set to shri

Ladakh awaits truth, justice and accountability: Sonam Wangchuk

Wangchuk, who is part of the Apex Body Leh (ABL) which, along with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), is fighting for statehood and Ladakh's i

Bank Strike Deferred After IBA-UFBU Talks on 5-Day Week

UFBU defers the Sept 2830 nationwide bank strike after Sunday night talks with IBA. A joint committee will examine all-Saturday holidays; residua

2 Killed, 10 Missing After Avalanche Strikes Nepal's Himlung Himal Peak

The avalanche at the base camp of the 7,126 metre Himlung Himal peak in the Nar Phu area buried a tent where nine climbers and 13 support staff w

Telangana Improves in EV Index, but Lags in Charging Infrastructure

Telangana had only 12.6 public EV charging points for every lakh registered vehicles: Reports

Clash Erupts in Vijayawada as Employees Demand Promotions and Pay Hikes

Employees in Vijayawada protest for promotions and pay raises, clashing with police amid rising tensions. Clash Erupts in Vijayawada as Employees

Bank unions defer three-day nationwide strike after understandings reached with IBA

A high-level committee of the Indian Banks Association and UFBU will be formed immediately to deliberate on the issue of declaring the remaining

Sama Ram Mohan Reddy Likely Congress Pick for Hyderabad-Rangareddy-Mahbubnagar Graduate MLC Seat

Having led the party's media operations and countered the opposition, his familiarity with the urban student and employee demographic makes him t

Sahil Wakodes death cant be seen in isolation, IIT Bombay alumni write to Director

Four student deaths in one year, an increasingly militarised campus during exam are some of the concerns raised by alumni of the institute

'Need to take heritage to students: Professor Selvaraj after PM Modis praise

Digital Desk | Trichy (Tamil Nadu), Sep 27 (IANS) Tamil scholar and Head of the Tamil Department at Manapparai Government Arts and Science Colleg

Mulugu: Medaram Mini Jatara Dates Finalised for February 1720

The four-day festival will be held from February 17 to 20 next year, Sammakka-Saralamma Priests Association president Siddaboyin Jaggarao said.

Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar: Isha Rikhi evicted from Salman Khan's show; becomes second contestant to leave

The recent Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar brought an emotional moment for the housemates as Salman Khan announced Isha Rikhi's eviction from the re

Reese Witherspoon celebrates 24 years of Sweet Home Alabama, epxressed gratitude to Dolly Parton

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Sep 27 (IANS) Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon is celebrating the 24th anniversary of her film Sweet Home Alabama,

Political Tensions Escalate in Delhi After Minister Slaps AAP Worker

AAP demands action against Delhi minister after he slaps a party worker, leading to protests and police clashes. Political Tensions Escalate in D

New Study Shows Wild Elephants Self-Medicate And Mix Medicinal Smoothies For Their Calves

While self-medication in animals, which is called zoopharmacognosy, has been documented before in apes and birds as well.

Today's India has zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism: PM Modi

There was a time when serial blasts had become a common occurrence. It was in this very month of September, specifically on September 13, 2008, t

The Great Southern Comet came within 446,000 miles of the Sun scientists explain how close an object can get and survive

Astronomical objects can approach the Sun, with some comets and asteroids traveling remarkably close and surviving. Mercury, despite being closes

Dev Prabhakar Singh Tomar, grandson of Chambal 'baaghi', gets UPSC success: How after leaving his high-paying Netherlands job, he went on to secure Rank 629

Dev Prabhakar Singh Tomar secured All India Rank 629 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 after several setbacks. An IIT Ropar Electrical

T.N. government steps up support for enterprises headed by women

Under the Vetri Magalir Thozhilmunaivor Membattu Thittam, eligible women entrepreneurs can avail themselves of loans ranging from 10 lakh to 5 cr

Sikkim Village May Be Declared 'Uninhabitable' After Series Of Landslides

At least 32 houses and 4 government quarters have been damaged in the landslides and flash floods triggered by intense monsoon rainfall.

Completely baseless: Gujarat CM rejects Cong's claim of differences in EC over SIR

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 27 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday said that the Election Commissions clarification that

Gujarat Police Launch Investigation into Alleged

Gujarat police have filed a case against the BJP and its officials over a massive political donation scam involving 1,143 crores. Gujarat Police

Senior citizen killed after tree branch falls on him in Royapettah

Anganwadi Clean-Cooking Initiative of AP to Get Global Spotlight in Germany

EESL CEO Akhilesh Kumar Dixit is scheduled to make a special presentation on the AP initiative, implemented in the state in collaboration with th

Heritage Walk Marks Ongoles 150th Anniversary

Thousands join colourful walk celebrating Ongoles rich history, heritage, culture and growth

They told me it wasnt their job!: Nurse describes doctors response to her Covid vaccine injury

5 Years After 'Battle Of Baghpat' Over Chaat, 'War Of Hapur' Over Chutney

Videos show a man being pulled and pushed around so much that his T-shirt is nearly torn to shreds.

Lufthansa Flight Diverted After Passenger's Battery Catches Fire

The pilot decided to divert to Lyon as a precaution, and the flight landed without incident.

India's space sector: Slow burn, hard-won successes - and then liftoff

From PSLV's breakthrough in the 1990s to Chandrayaan and private-sector reforms, India's space programme has transformed over 35 years

E.V. Velu, others booked for illegal excavation of lake bed to level venue for party event

Approximately 45,72,058 cubic feet of lake-bed sand was alleged to have been transported from about 8 acres of the waterbody, resulting in an est

Godavari Swells in Mulugu: 1,000 Acres of Chilli Crops Submerged, NH-163 Traffic Disrupted

Farmers said around 1,000 acres of chilli crops were affected.

Delhi Minister accuses Kejriwal of shielding extortionists who assault govt staff

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Delhi Cabinet Minister Parvesh Verma has levelled serious charges against former Chief Minister Arvind Ke

They wanted to cause big damage: Trump on suspected terror plot at UK air base used by US forces

BJPs National President Nitin Naveen Strengthens Organizational Ties in West Bengal Meeting

Nitin Naveen leads a crucial BJP meeting in Kolkata, focusing on strengthening organizational efforts and improving public relations. BJPs Nation

Clashes Erupt Outside LPU as Student Protests Over Alleged Rape Turn Violent

Tensions escalated dramatically outside Lovely Professional University (LPU) on Sunday evening as student demonstrations over an alleged sexual a

AI Platform Aids Ganesh Immersion Crowd Control

The system linked field officers with the TGICCC command centre, enabling realtime crowd monitoring and coordination.

Statsguru: India's chip aspirations face funding gap despite policy push

India ranks third in semiconductor firm registrations, but weak funding, R&D spending and a widening trade deficit remain concerns