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Yavat Police Bans Notorious Criminal for Two Years

Yavat Police has banned notorious criminal Dutta Shinde from the area for two years due to his extensive criminal record. Yavat Police Bans Notor

Man shoots dead teacher in Bijnor for encouraging love jihad

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Promises Opportunities for Youth at Yuva Sankalp Diwas

Chief Minister Dhami pledges to create opportunities for Uttarakhand youth, ensuring they dont leave home to pursue their dreams. Uttarakhand Chi

Election Commission of India not responding to concerns of Opposition: Venugopal

Hog in the limelight: On Assams pygmy hog programme

The survival of the pygmy hog depends on a thriving ecosystem

Indian exporters see strong festive season orders for textiles and food products to US and Europe

Indian exporters anticipate a stronger festive season with significant order increases. Textile orders from the US for holidays have jumped consi

Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau: 'There are always four sides to a story: your side, their side, the truth and what really happened.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on human perception, objective reality, quick judgment, humility and deeper listening

Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau explores how people can see the same event in different ways. The saying points to four parts of a stor

Mining amendment is unfair to States

A State that bears the infrastructural and social consequences of mineral extraction must retain a meaningful stake in the economic value generat

CBI books US-based missionary group TTI for alleged FCRA violations over Rs 92.55 crore funds

The CBI has initiated an investigation against The Timothy Initiative due to suspected violations of the FCRA. Allegations suggest that 92.55 cro

In 1980, Al Pacino took a controversial role in Cruising; years later, he revealed that he donated his entire paycheck to charity

Al Pacino has revealed in his memoir Sonny Boy that he donated his entire paycheck from the 1980 film Cruising to charity. Pacino recalled that t

Samajwadi Party Appoints New District Presidents Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Samajwadi Party has appointed new district presidents in six districts, including Umesh Yadav in Banda, to strengthen its organization ahead

MDR on UPI transactions faces PIL in Supreme Court

A Public Interest Litigation challenges the government's new UPI charges. These charges apply to merchant payments exceeding two thousand rupees.

DGFT to set up central unit for trade applications

The government is establishing a Central Processing Department within the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. This new unit will centralize the

Blue Dart appoints RS Subramanian as MD to succeed Balfour Manuel

Subramanian will take charge on November 30, subject to approvals, while outgoing managing director Balfour Manuel will remain with the company a

National Herald case: ED's 2015 circular puts FIR under spotlight

The Delhi High Court is currently reviewing an appeal from the Enforcement Directorate linked to the National Herald case. This appeal centers on

NCP Holds Major Meeting in Delhi to Boost Youth Engagement and Organizational Growth

The NCP convened in Delhi to discuss youth engagement and strengthen organizational presence ahead of upcoming programs. NCP Holds Major Meeting

Seminar on world peace to be held on September 20

Congress demands accountability for deaths of tribal children, hooch tragedy victims in M.P.

Congress seeks resignations of Health and Excise Ministers, seeks 1 crore compensation and jobs for victims kin; the incidents reflect failures i

Swachhata Hi Seva-2026 campaign kicks off today in Vizag

Congress calls UPI move 'anti-national', alleges US pressure

The Congress party has voiced strong opposition to the implementation of a merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, alleging that this d

GTB Hospital to get 244.87-cr. worth super-speciality, trauma block by 2028, says CM Gupta

On Risk From Superintelligence, Top AI Expert's Chimpanzee-Nukes Analogy

Stuart Russell said it was disappointing that Donald Trump and Mark Zuckerberg did not agree with calls for slowing down AI development.

UPI fee issue raised at finance panel meet; crypto report in final stage

A parliamentary committee convened to evaluate the fees associated with UPI transactions and explore revenue strategies. Opposition members expre

What Indias growth really means

India should counter energy risks through diversified suppliers, long term contracts, strategic reserves, renewables, domestic exploration and ef

Transgender Leader Pipasa Granted Bail in Jalpaiguri Arms Case

Pipasa Haldar, a transgender leader, received bail in Jalpaiguri after being arrested for alleged arms possession. Transgender Leader Pipasa Gran

India clears 642 UK car imports under FTA in two months of implementation

India has approved import quotas for 642 passenger vehicles from Britain. These imports will benefit from concessional tariffs under a new trade

Special Feature on Vishwakarma Jayanti

Lord Vishwakarma: Considered the First Engineer of Creation Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora Vishwakarma Puja is a major festival celebrated across India. O

Students, daily wagers suffer as DTC strike enters Day 2; DMRC steps up

2 Dead In 2 Days During Clashes Over Ganesh Chaturthi Procession In Tamil Nadu

The latest incident was reported in the villages of Keelkarapattu and Melkarapattu in Cuddalore district.

DMKgovt. mooted heritage structure in place of Kings Barracks at Fort St. George

The proposal to build amulti-storeyedstructure could not be implemented, as it did not receive the approval of the defence authorities retaining

Photography, videography movement seeks to reshape disability representation

The initiative seeks entries from photographers, videographers, and visual storytellers documenting the everyday and joyful realities of people w

Breakthrough in POCSO Act case against granite baron Veeramani after police identify survivor

Investigators say some more minors were exploited by businessman Veeramani

West Bengal Beneficiaries Celebrate PM Modis Birthday with Tree Planting Initiative

In Purulia, beneficiaries of the Annapurna scheme honor PM Modis birthday by planting trees, promoting a greener environment. West Bengal Benefic

Ladakh must seek written safeguards from Centre: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, recently encouraged leaders from Ladakh to secure written commitments from the central go

Iranian strikes damaged 3 US bases in Gulf: Report

Images show extensive damage to American military assets in the Middle East. Iranian strikes destroyed hundreds of buildings and structures at US

JNUSU accuses university of infrastructure neglect; demands hostel audit

Sembakkam lake continues to face sewage pollution despite repeated representations

Residents say the lake continued to be vulnerable to sewage pollution due to inadequate action by the government authorities. The absence of an u

Exclusive: After Survey Flags 2,800% Pharma Profit, Tukaram Mundhe Calls For Transparency

While pharma or any other industry will not work to incur losses, Tukaram Mundhe said there needs to be transparency. A trade margin of 2800 per

'Earth has lost over 12 trillion tonnes of ice in 47 years'

About 12.5 trillion tonnes of ice have melted from polar regions since 1979. Warmer ocean waters are causing five-sixths of this significant ice

Oil ministry to automakers: Give us a road map for flex-fuel vehicle launch

The ministry has also asked OEMs to make customers more aware of FFVs, as sales have not picked up to the expected level

Say goodbye to chalky limescale with this simple aluminium foil hack to clean stubborn white deposits around your faucet

Hard water minerals create stubborn limescale buildup on faucets. Crumpled aluminum foil can gently scrub away these deposits effectively. Dampen

Countrys growth should be based on economic justice: Prof. Shanmugasundaram

Centre eases export compliance for shipments up to Rs 3 lakh, seeks 5-year RoDTEP extension

Exporters will not need a registration certificate for shipments valued up to three lakh rupees. This change reduces compliance burdens for new a

Trump praises PM Modis opium crackdown, but India stays on US drug transit list

President Trump welcomed Prime Minister Modi's efforts to curb opium poppy cultivation in India. Washington designated India among 23 countries a

Alleging Houthi attack on Mecca, Saudis hit Yemen

Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen while Houthi fighters launched drones and missiles at Saudi cities. The United States tightened its travel warning

US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources say

US officials met with Yemen's Houthis in Oman over the weekend. The Houthis assured American officials they would not attack US vessels. They als

Congress notice to Ratia MLA over anti-party conduct

Sacred Groves stand ignored

Traditional conservation and the need for greater Govt attention ! Bhushan Parimoo Learning brings joy, wisdom and a sense of discovery. One of t

Zelensky Says Russia Tried To Attack His Plane Twice To 'Intimidate' Him: Report

Speaking to CBS News on Tuesday, Zelensky said his aircraft was in Moldova when the first incident took place. He claimed a similar incident occu

Adidas cuts technology roles in India to simplify operations

Adidas has reduced roles in its India technology team as part of efforts to simplify operations, with the impact below 20% of the organisation.

Clashes, heightened security mark final days of DUSU campaigning

Power cuts have become the norm in State: Anbumani Ramadoss

The PMK president said the reason for the power cuts is that the Tamil Nadu government has not made adequate arrangements for electricity to meet

Two of Five Rescued Orangutan Infants in Odisha Diagnosed with Anemia

Two of five rescued orangutan infants in Odisha show signs of anemia, prompting health monitoring by experts. Two of Five Rescued Orangutan Infan

Arbitrage funds yet to warm up to Sebi's 1% leeway for CAS exposure

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) had eased rules for arbitrage funds in a bid to boost participation from the 3 trillion mutual

Federal Reserve hikes key rate for first time in three years, defying Trump demands for cut

The move comes as Americans are already struggling with high costs for groceries, gas, and housing. Affordability has taken on a leading role in

The stories Bhimbetka left behind!

Long before cameras and screens, prehistoric artists recorded fragments of human life on stone. Thousands of years later, their images still spea

In 2025, J&K Saw No Stone-Throwing Incidents, Only 1 Terrorist Recruited

The Defence Ministry said local youth have abandoned the path of violence and are increasingly opting for government welfare and employment schem

6 Minors Drown In Lake Near Hyderabad During Ganesh Idol Immersion

Eight boys staying at a hostel run by a charitable trust at Pedda Kanjarla village, fell into the lake during the immersion, police said.

West Bengal to become global shipbuilding hub: Rajnath Singh

According to the defense minister, West Bengal is poised to emerge as a key player in the global shipbuilding industry. With defense production e

We Are Very Liberal: Supreme Court On Bail Cases Involving Marijuana

A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale verbally observed that accused persons can approach the Supreme Court for bail in such cases once t

Union Minister of State Jitin Prasada Inaugurates NIELIT-Infineon Centre of Excellence on Semiconductor Manufacturing

New Delhi [India], September 16: The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and

Shiv Senas Krishna Hegde Criticizes Congress for Skipping BRICS Dinner

Krishna Hegde urges Congress leaders to rise above politics and represent the nation at BRICS events, criticizing their absence from the gala din

Veteran actor Anant Nag to receive Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2024

Nag made his cinema debut with 1973 Kannada movie Sankalpa and gradually became an integral part of the parallel cinema there in the 1970s and 19

Centre Asks Ola, Uber, Rapido To Do Away With Advance Tipping Option

Khare, who also heads the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), stressed that tipping is entirely voluntary and should remain at the cons

Fed raises rates by 25 basis points, signals one more hike this year

Federal Reserve officials expect one more rate hike this year and steady rates in 2027, while raising inflation forecasts and maintaining growth

Govt holds firm on UPI MDR as Opposition mounts pressure for rollback

Finance Ministry rejects claims of US pressure behind UPI MDR, as Opposition parties and trader groups demand reconsideration of the new merchant

BSH Home Appliances sees India among its top five growth markets globally

BSH Home Appliances India targets rapid growth through wider distribution, new product categories and increased local manufacturing

Blue states funding them drugs: Nancy Mace rips sanctuary cities over homelessness | House hearing

Taxman's JAARing move opens fresh debate over Mauritius treaty

The recent invocation of JAAR, a GAAR-type tool in the armoury of the taxman, in a certain case has stunned many. Even though technically the tax

LIVE | Fed Chair Kevin Warsh holds press conference on interest rate decision

'Stay Unanchored!': Iran Mocks Fed's 25 Bps Hike With Satirical Straits Taylor Rule'

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked the Fed's rate hike, invoking the Strait of Hormuz in a satirical Taylor Rule.

Scientists find a smarter way to make drinking water from seawater and the leftover salt could help supply lithium for future electric car batteries

Scientists developed a solar desalination system that turns seawater into fresh water. This innovative technology solidifies leftover salt into a

Meet Xuanyi Geng, the Chinese speedcuber who solved a 33 Rubik's Cube in 3.05 seconds to break the world record in 2025

Chinese speedcuber Xuanyi Geng briefly held the 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube world record. He achieved this historic 3.05-second solve at Shenyang Spring 2

Gangster Kala Jathedi Granted Custody Parole for Twin Daughters Religious Ceremony

Gangster Kala Jathedi receives a 7-hour custody parole to attend religious ceremonies for his twin daughters born via IVF. Gangster Kala Jathedi

Meet Maya Penn, the teenage entrepreneur who turned handmade accessories into a sustainable fashion business, generated tens of thousands of dollars in sales, and donated part of her profits to charity

Maya Penn began her entrepreneurial journey at age 8 by creating ribbon headbands for family friends. Her curiosity eventually developed into May

Burglars decamp with 20 sovereigns of gold, 60,000 cash from farmers house in Tiruvannamalai

Superintendent of Police (SP) M. Sudhakar formed special teams to nab the culprits

VCK joined the alliance for Ministerial post: Premallatha

From dancing to playing poker, is there anything fruit fly brain can't do?

For years, researchers worked to develop sophisticated imaging techniques to map the connections within the nervous systems of various organisms.

NITI seeks easier access to geological data, capital for small exploration companies

Niti Aayog recommends government support for junior exploration firms and increased private participation. Streamlining approvals and forest proc

GCC to procure 260 tonnes of bituminous cold mix ahead of Northeast monsoon

The procurement comes amid complaints about damaged roads and delays in road relaying work. The mix will be used to fix potholes on bus route and

Government cuts export levies on petrol, diesel and ATF for next fortnight

The revised levies follow a fortnightly review based on average international prices of crude oil, petrol, diesel and ATF.

How GPS collars & camera traps changed 'accepted wisdom' about male lions & hyenas

New research challenges the long-held view of lion and hyena interactions. Hyenas typically retreat from lions, while male lions often approach a

PM Modi-Egyptian President Sisi BRICS meet focused on Mecca Pact and its impact

Egyptian President el-Sisi and Indian Prime Minister Modi discussed the Mecca Pact. They also explored widening their strategic partnership durin

Something finally clicks for 4 Chinese Zodiac signs on September 17, and the timing could change everything

The Wood Horse Receive Day highlights the idea that progress does not always require more effort. Sometimes, the shift comes after you have done

Manoj Jarange Patil advances Mumbai march, dares government to stop him

Manoj Jarange Patil plans to arrive in Mumbai ahead of his protest for OBC reservation, challenging the government to intervene. He has issued a

TechnoSport signs MoU with IIT-Delhi

The Modi way is to build coalitions in a fractured world

Modi speaks of India becoming a ule shaper rather than merely a ule taker.

Indian man in Dubai jail, father seeks MEA help

Hyderabad: An Indian man was in a Dubai jail, prompting his father to seek help from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as the family remaine

He needed it more than me: Uttarakhand man gifts new Adidas shoes to delivery partner working in slippers

In Uttarakhand, a thoughtful man spotted a delivery worker braving the rain without proper footwear. From his balcony, he called out and decided

US Federal Reserve raises interest rate by 25 bps to 3.75-4% range

It's the first policy shift under the new Fed chief, who took office in late May after being selected by Trump with an expectation that he would