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India and Vietnam work on strengthening air connectivity

Digital Desk | Hanoi, Sep 18 (IANS) A delegation from the Ministry of Civil Aviation visited Vietnam and held discussions with the Civil Aviation

BJP protests in Shikaripura; accuses Karnataka government of neglecting farmers

Digital Desk | Shivamogga (Karnataka), Sep 18 (IANS) The BJP staged a protest in Shikaripura town in Shivamogga district against what it alleged

Sanitation workers suicide: Delhi BJP to hold protest against AAP councillor tomorrow

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Delhi BJP announced plans to hold a protest on Saturday outside the office of Aam Aadmi Partys Trilok

Zimbabwe to host West Indies for womens white-ball games in September-October

Digital Desk | Harare, Sep 18 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) have announced that it will host West Indies for a six-match womens white-ball series

31.5 Crore Road, Bridge Projects Planned in Atmakur

Proposals were being prepared for internal cement concrete roads at 2 crore per mandal in the constituency.

Fermin Lopez returns as World Champions Spain announce squad for Nations League

Digital Desk | Madrid, Sep 18 (IANS) Fresh from their historic 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph, Spain will return to international action with a 26-m

Telugu States Emerge as Important Contributors to Mutual Fund Growth

Telanganas AUM crosses 2.12 lakh crore, registering 19% growth over July 2025, with Hyderabad accounting for 87% of the states assets

Kerala CM cracks down on GST evasion, Rs 7.56 crore unearthed

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 18 (IANS) The Satheesan government has stepped up its crackdown on tax evasion, with the State GST Departm

Bengal: Mahua Moitra files complaint against BJP workers over egg attack

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha member from Krishnanagar constituency in Nadia district of West Bengal,

Karnataka Gives 'Tulu' Official Status, Will Rename Dakshina Kannada

Addressing the media with Cabinet colleagues, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the Cabinet had unanimously decided to recognise Tulu as an add

Maharashtra Government Pledges Support for Drought-Affected Farmers

Maharashtras Deputy CM Eknath Shinde assures farmers of support amid drought conditions, following calls for immediate relief. Maharashtra Govern

La Liga: Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia ruled out of Sevilla clash due to knee injury

Digital Desk | Madrid, Sep 18 (IANS) Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia has been ruled out of Saturdays La Liga trip to Sevilla after suffering a m

MP eyes semiconductor growth, youth jobs: CM Yadav

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 18 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is looking to develop Bhopal, the Indore-Ujjain metropolitan regions, and other parts of the

G R Infraprojects update on Agra]Gwalior greenfield highway project

NHAI declares appointed date of 07 September 2026

Coimbatore Corporation gives vacant plot owners 15 days to clean premises

KSP will honour 13 best teacher awardees on September 20: Siddappa Hotti

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway's chairman after 50 years; son Howard to succeed

Warren Buffett has decided to resign from the position of chairperson of Berkshire Hathaway after serving at the post for over 50 years, the comp

Mumps cases reported in parts of Keralams Thrissur; DMO urges public to stay vigilant

Children aged 5 to 15 most vulnerable; patients advised to stay home and avoid contact with others

Kerala Tourism showcases unique offerings at Arabian Travel Market 2026

Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh interacts with Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, UAE, and Abdulla Niyas, Minister for

Irrigation accorded top priority in Andhra Pradesh, says Minister

Savitha says the government is expediting irrigation projects and exploring measures to address farmers concerns over El Nio and rainfall deficit

Kerala University imposes blanket ban on campus politics under new code of conduct

Regulations introduce strict disciplinary mechanisms, swift inquiry timelines and severe financial liabilities on political organisations

Maruti Suzuki Dispatches 1 Million Vehicles Via In-Plant Railway Terminals in 3 Years

The automaker began operations from its in-plant railway siding at Hansalpur in Gujarat in March 2023, followed by the Manesar facility in Haryan

New wild cat species Leopardus tilcayo is identified for first time in 100 years and its smaller than a house cat. See pics

A new wild cat species Leopardus tilcayo has been identified by the scientists for the first time in 100 years. It was found in Bolivia's lush Yu

Princess Diana's 'Revenge Dress' Goes on Show Ahead of Sotheby's Auction

Diana chose to wear the figure-hugging, off-the-shoulder silk dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian for a gala at Londons Serpentine Galle

Free Breakfast to Students of Classes 6 to 8 From Sep 22

For the first year of the expanded scheme, Rs 217.63 crore had been allotted, while the total allocation was Rs 724 crore, an official press rele

IPL 20th Edition 2027: BCCI Plans Grand Celebrations, Re-Elects Governing Council Members

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to mark its 20th edition in 2027, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced plans

Anvay Dravid, Aaryavir Sehwag Impress As India U19 Win Against Australia U19

Chasing 183, Australia U19 were stopped at 175 for seven after looking good to overhaul India's target at one stage of their innings

ChatGPT, A Deadly Drug Mix, The Death Of A Teen And A Mother's Plea

Leila Turner-Scott says her 19-year-old son Sam Nelson trusted ChatGPT like a friend before he died from a lethal overdose, which the chatbot sai

Kerala Tourism to develop 100 new tourism destinations in five years, says Minister

Chief Minister to inaugurate Kerala Travel Mart 2026 on September 24

Margin trading book hits record 1.49 trn, cushions brokers amid slump

MTF books at Angel One and Groww have grown strongly, providing brokerages an offset as overall trading volumes remain below the highs recorded i

Hyderabad man dies in US, family seeks MEA intervention

Apple iPhone 18 Pro series clocks 15-28 pc rise in initial India demand

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Apples iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are seeing stronger initial demand in India than their predece

Keralam mulls floating solar projects to meet power demands: Minister Sunny Joseph

The power crisis can be addressed with innovative projects that are feasible given the States unique geographical and climatic conditions, Sunny

Kodava Sahitya Academy seeks review of references to communitys origin, attire in CBSE textbook

A chapter titled Coorg in Class X English textbook Glimpses of India indicates that the Kodava community is possibly of Greek or Arabic descent.

Moodys Ups Indias FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 7% on Strong Domestic Resilience

However, it flagged risks to inflation due to elevated energy prices that could push annual average inflation beyond its 4.8 per cent projection

Flood maroons three hill villages in Erode

Its a Medical Miracle film review: A slick experiment let down by a loose script

Director Shyamin Gireesh maintains a smooth flow despite minor flaws, but the screenplay unfortunately loses its tightness far too early

New common kitchen planned for breakfast scheme expansion

The Corporation has identified a 4,000 sq. ft. site near the Mannarpuram kitchen for the proposed facility and sanctioned 2 crore from its Educat

Manu Bhaker, Tajinderpal Toor Named India's Flag-Bearers For Asian Games 2026 Opening

The picking of Bhaker and Toor as flag bearers was on expected lines as shooting and athletics contribute a major share of the total number medal

Govt. decides to accord Tulu second official language status for DK and Udupi districts

Favouring renaming Dakshina Kannada district as Mangaluru district, the Cabinet decides to invite suggestions and objections from the public

Karnataka Cabinet okays Puttur government medical college project

Goda Devis Sacred Garlands Reach Tirumala for Garuda Seva

The tradition of adorning Malayappa Swamy with garlands offered to Goda Devi at Srivilliputhur during Garuda Seva has been followed for generatio

GST wing detects tax evasion of 7.56 crore at railway vehicle parking facilities

The investigations revealed significant discrepancies between reported and actual revenue, with an estimated turnover suppression of 42 crore

Notorious Mobile Snatcher Arrested in Noida, Four Phones and Fake Plates Seized

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Noida for mobile snatching, with four stolen phones and a motorcycle equipped with fake plates recovered. Notor

ABVP stages protest amid DUSU polls, accuses NSUI of rigging

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Friday staged a protest, accusing the National Students'

Psychology says people who leave the price tag on gifts may be sending a message without saying a word

Gift-givers often assumed that a higher price tag would make the recipient more grateful, believing that spending more was a sign of greater care

India's thermal coal stocks plunge 42% to 9-day cover, lowest in 3 years

Coal stocks at thermal plants fell to 29 mt in August from 50 mt a year ago as higher power demand lifted coal-based generation and strained inve

Chittoor District Collector inspects arrangements for CMs Kuppam visit

Ahead of Oct 15 UPI Rollout, Govt Moves To Ensure Merchants Dont Pass MDR to Consumers

As per the new framework on UPI payment system, the MDR will apply on person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions above Rs 2,000.

Opinion: Blog | I Lost My Entire Family In Kanishka Bombing. 41 Years Later, Canada Wants The Case Closed

We made the trek through tragedy to search for people in Cork, where I spent 25 days sifting through bodies and body parts in a makeshift morgue

Husband strangles wife over unanswered calls in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: A 38-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death by her husband following a quarrel over her failure to answer his phone calls at

Rajasthan local body polls: BJP candidates elected unopposed in 25 bodies

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 18 (IANS) The battle for the top posts in Rajasthans urban local bodies has entered a decisive phase following the ann

smartData Enterprises Receives In-Principle Approval from NSE Emerge

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 18: smartData Enterprises (India) Limited (smartData, The Company), a global technology services provider

Billy Barr, a young graduate began measuring snow in a Colorado ghost town to keep himself occupied; 50 years later, his notebooks were helping scientists understand a changing climate

Billy Barr began recording snow and weather data in Gothic, Colorado, over fifty years ago. His handwritten notebooks later became a valuable sci

RateGain named Fastest Growing SaaS Company

At The Economic Times Enterprise AI Awards 2026

'Extradition waiver signed': Minnesota drops lawsuit against Texas Gov. after ex-ICE agent returns

Supreme Court stays Punjab and Haryana HC judgment in JAO tax notice case

Many individuals and companies had moved various high courts challenging proceedings initiated directly by JAOs. In April, the SC, while hearing

George Verghese appointed as MD of Avante Spaces

With effect from 18 September 2026

Andhra Pradesh SIPB clears investment proposals worth 22,177 crore

The proposed investments will have a potential to create19,739 jobs across sectorsincluding energy, IT and communications, food processing, manuf

Saket Mohta on Why Global Tech Giants Are Buying Into India's Smart Office Boom: Silicon Ecosystems

New Delhi [India], September 18: The Indian commercial real estate landscape is undergoing a massive structural transformation, as the post-pande

Breaking Rohits Record For Fastest T20I Ton One Of My Biggest Achievements, Says Abhishek

Eclipsing Rohit Sharma: Eclipsing Rohit Sharmas record for fastest mens T20I century by an India batter through smashing a breathtaking 30-ball c

Karnataka Government Approves Marine Biotechnology Policy and Blue Economy Institute in Udupi

The Karnataka government launches a marine biotechnology policy and plans to develop 12 islands for eco-tourism. Karnataka Government Approves Ma

CM Vijay to launch Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam in Madurai district on September 28

One-gram gold ring will be gifted by the State government to babies born in government hospitals

EC freezing TMC name, symbol 'black day for democracy', will fight till end: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee condemned the Election Commission's decision to freeze her party's name and symbol. She vowed to fight the poll panel's ruling po

BeTCA convention in Belagavi to focus on AI

Nandi Theatre Festival will be held in Tenali in January, says Minister

Kandula Durgesh says theatre groups from other States will also be eligible, selection process to be conducted transparently through video submis

India's foreign exchange reserves fall $4.9 billion to $780.8 billion

The decline came after reserves posted their biggest-ever weekly increase of $44.9 billion, driven by strong foreign currency inflows under the R

Weavers block road in Srivilliputtur town over lack of job for three months

Rahul Gandhi Speaks To Mamata Banerjee After ECI Freezes TMC Name, Symbol

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke with former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday after the Election Commission of India (ECI)

Navigational Rights Must be Free from Coercion and Threats: India tells UNSC

Disruptions at one chokepoint can increase pressure on alternative routes, raise freight and insurance costs, disrupt energy and food supplies an

Beyond The Whitepaper: Engineering Sustainable Protocol Incentives

In the rapidly evolving landscape of decentralized finance and blockchain technology, the term tokenomics has emerged as a cornerstone concept fo

Bank of Maharashtra raises $500 million in global debt

The debt instrument received an overwhelming response from international investors, with the order book reaching nearly three times the issue siz

PhD scholarship row: Stalin vs Tamil Nadu government over funds

Four new cheetah cubs born at Kuno National Park, India-born mother marks Project Cheetah milestone

There is some lovely news from Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. An India-born female cheetah, KGP12, has given birth to four cubs, marking a

Indias Foreign Exchange Reserves Hold Steady at $780.78 Billion Despite Global Challenges

Indias foreign exchange reserves remain stable at $780.78 billion, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India, despite recent fluctuations. Indias

Top news of the day: Congresss Nandigram candidate arrested hours after getting Mamatas support; Delhi court grants bail to U.S. national in terror-conspiracy case, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Nandigram bypoll: Congress candidate Milan Pradhan arrested hours after getting Mamatas support

The arrest comes an hour after Mamata Banerjee said she would support the Congress candidate after her own candidate withdrew her nomination

Salem Corporation severs 10 drinking water connections in Sooramangalam zone

Asian Games | Indian contingent formally welcomed amidst chaos, confusion at flag-hoisting ceremony

The Indian contingent, along with those from North Korea, Yemen, Palestine, Timor-Leste and Taiwan, was supposed to have its flag-hoisting ceremo

Successive monsoon failures may hit upcoming pisanam paddy season

British Activist Gets Bail In 7 Anti-Terror Cases After 8 Years In Jail

The High Court ordered that Jagtar Singh Johal shall use only one mobile phone and/or one landline number during the trial and the number shall r

Cochin Shipyard lays keel for Navys next generation missile vessels

CSL has six Next Generation Missile Vessels in its order book under a contract with the Indian Navy signed on March 30, 2023

Kerala Crime Branch armed with legal opinion, PSC faces fresh test

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 18 (IANS) The standoff between the Kerala Crime Branch and the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) over

Delhi HC grants bail to UK national Jagtar Singh Johal after 8 years in custody

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday granted bail to UK national Jagtar Singh Johal alias Jaggi in seven cases

iPhone 17 Langar in Chandigarh: Man to give away iPhones from September 22; 1,000 people in first group, but theres a 'Jai Mata Di' condition to qualify

Starting September 22, Rakesh Trehan, popularly known as Raja D King, will host a special iPhone distribution event in Chandigarh. Selected parti

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh visit temple ahead of second baby

The couple visited Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple on Friday, dressed in matching purple, as they prepare to welcome their second child. It's the s

US sanctions were meant to slow Chinas tech industry. Instead, a 72% rise in science-linked patents reveals how restricted firms are building their own path to innovation

Chinese firms sanctioned by the US are increasing patent citations of academic research. This shift suggests a move towards domestic expertise an

In 2008, Georgia upgraded 832 low-income homes; typical households used 35% less energy and saved about $437 a year on utility bills

In 2008, Georgia's weatherization initiative provided critical support to numerous low-income families, leading to marked decreases in energy use

IDPIC running on pilot basis in 8 banks to boost cyber resilience: RBI Dy Governor Murmu

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) The India Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation (IDPIC) is already operational on a pilot basis with eigh

Arun Dhumal Re-elected as IPL Chairman in BCCIs Annual Meeting

BCCI re-elects Arun Dhumal as IPL Chairman and approves salary increases for umpires during its 95th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai. Arun Dhuma