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Gautam Adani Emphasizes Eastern Indias Role in Indias Next Trillion-Dollar Economy

Gautam Adani highlights the importance of Eastern India, especially West Bengal, for Indias economic growth and future investments. Gautam Adani

Maharashtra Faces Drought-Like Conditions as Government Steps In to Assist Farmers

Maharashtra is grappling with drought-like conditions due to 17% less rainfall, prompting government assistance for affected farmers. Maharashtra

Keralam creates new posts, land acquisition units to speed up rail projects in Alappuzha, Palakkad

According to a government order, the new offices and posts will be established for a period of one year from the date of the order

Two trains to get additional coaches

Bank employees stage protest in Guntur over five-day workweek, PLI

UFBU has announced a three-day strike from September 28 to 30, followed by an indefinite strike from October 26

CIC recommends paper-wise UPSC marks publication

New Delhi: The Central Information Commission has recommended reinstating the practice of publishing the detailed break-up of marks obtained by s

Guru bhakti has been discarded. But is this entirely a good thing?

The neoliberal reorientation of Indian higher education under the National Education Policy (NEP) popularised the vocabulary of learning outcomes

13.88 lakh seized at Sub-Registrars office at Kalligudi

Pune awarded 2032 Road Cycling World Championships

Team India bags silver medal in mixed 4x400m relay race at Asian Games 2026

The Indian team added yet another medal to their tally as they ended up finishing in second place in the mixed 4x400m relay race.

Centre assures Keralam of anti-dumping duty on Chinese titanium dioxide

The domestic titanium dioxide industry is facing a severe crisis due to low-priced imports from China, which has significantly impacted public se

Asian Games 2026: Satnam and Salman win a historic bronze

The two were also the only Indian rowers to win a medal in this edition

Uddhav Thackeray Criticizes Maharashtra Government Amid Drought Crisis, Calls for Special Assembly Session

Uddhav Thackeray demands immediate action from Maharashtra government to address severe drought conditions affecting farmers. Uddhav Thackeray Cr

SETC, TNSTC gear up for launch of Vetri Payanam Thittam on October 2

The scheme, an improvement over the Vidiyal Payanam Thittam introduced in 2021, envisages extending free travel for women and transgenders to add

PB Fintech put option buyers laughing all the way to the bank

From mere 0.3, the 1,500-put option premium jumps to 279.95

SI, driver injured as fish-laden lorry collides with police patrol vehicle on Khammam-Warangal highway

Chennai-based BlueBinaries acquires the testing business of MicroNova AG

BlueBinaries offers software and engineering services for the mobility industry

Punjab Congress Calls for Halt to Special Voter List Review Ahead of Elections

Punjab Congress urges suspension of special voter list review until elections to ensure no eligible voter is disenfranchised. Punjab Congress Cal

OPINION | EC's questions: CEC Gyanesh Kumar must reply

Infighting in the Election Commission has come out in the open. Charges have been levelled against the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

PM, Shah, CEC Gyanesh Kumar are deshdrohis, resign now: Rahul

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, September 24, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election

BRS hails Supreme Court verdict on Danam Nagenders disqualification

Party leaders Harish Rao, Kaushik Reddy tell Rahul Gandhi to make other defected MLAs quit and seek fresh mandate

Beyond the Melodrama: How Modern Hindi Cinema Is Rewriting the Storytelling Rulebook

For decades, mainstream Hindi cinema operated on a reliable, highly stylised formula. A larger-than-life hero, an evil villain, comic relief side

States ask banks to explore cash flow-based lending

The next generation of opportunities will come from advanced manufacturing, logistics, data centres, green energy, and global capabilities centre

Five arrested for duping Agniveer aspirants in Bareilly

Bareilly: The Bareilly police have busted a gang allegedly cheating Army Agniveer recruitment aspirants by promising to help them clear physical

Delhi HC asks journalist, woman lawyer to explore amicable settlement in defamation suit

Omar Rashid has filed the defamation suit against two women lawyers, who made social media posts against him alleging sexual harassment.

Wellness tourism in Kanniyakumari; district administration sends plan to government

Centre looks to widen use of steel recovered from recycled ships

Clearer standards could open new applications for recovered steel and improve value realisation across the ship recycling chain

Avika Gor Embraces Creative Freedom in New Music Videos Bhookhar and Jalima

Avika Gor discusses her creative journey in music videos Bhookhar and Jalima, exploring diverse characters and styles. Avika Gor Embraces Creativ

Family alleges Rewa hospital blood bank refused donor from another caste; administration denies charge

The family alleges blood bank staff at Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Madhya Pradesh asked them to bring a donor from their own caste; the ad

Nykaa, L'Oreal join hands to invest in emerging Indian beauty brands

Nykaa and L'Oreal's venture capital fund BOLD will acquire minority stakes in high-growth Indian beauty and personal care brands while founders r

Joint Operation by Nuapada and Chhattisgarh Police Busts Inter-State Human Trafficking Racket

Nuapada and Chhattisgarh police jointly arrested two key suspects involved in an inter-state human trafficking ring. The arrested individuals hav

H2FY27 hiring intent seen at 5.4%, e-commerce leads growth: Report

TeamLease says 60 per cent of employers plan to expand their workforce in H2 FY27, with e-commerce and technology start-ups recording the stronge

NSE lists at a modest premium of 0.8%

The listing marks a significant milestone for NSE, which has grown into one of the worlds largest stock exchanges by trading volumes and has play

Why has Andhra Pradesh raised the age limit for government jobs, and who is still left out? | Explained

Age relief rekindles hopes of job aspirants a year before the relaxation lapses; uniform-service candidates seek a wider window

Eight Hyderabad restaurants lose FSSAI licences, one shut over food safety violations

1,000 Dengue Breeding Checker teams deployed in Tirunelveli district

India faces Panama in friendly

Top news of the day: Rahul Gandhi seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation and CJP warns of Jantar Mantar 2.0; Supreme Court seeks EC timeline on Trinamool symbol freeze row, and more

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Thirumavalavan seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation

He urged the President to stop all SIR-related activities and seek Mr. Gyanesh Kumars resignation to protect the integrity of the electoral proce

IIT-B student suicide: Sahil Wakodes parents begin hunger strike in Mumbai

Parents of Sahil Wakode, an IIT Bombay student who died by suicide, have started a hunger strike. They demand justice and action against those wh

Booking for latest IUV Hyundai Bayon opens

Passenger car makers Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced the commencement of bookings for its upcoming Intelligent Utility Vehicle (IUV)

Use rainwater to fill water bodies downstream of irrigation projects, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Naidu tells officials

Use mobile equipment to lift water wherever gravity flow is not possible, he advises, and calls for continuous monitoring as substantial inflows

Chennai Corporation prepares DPRs for upgrading 160 km of roads at 150 crore

Tenders will be called immediately after the necessary approvals, and the road improvement works will be taken up before the Northeast monsoon, a

Odisha Assembly Faces Turmoil Over MMDR Amendment Act for Third Consecutive Day

Protests erupt in Odisha Assembly as BJD and Congress oppose the MMDR Amendment Act, leading to disruptions for three days. Odisha Assembly Faces

Meta Expands Teen Safety With New Parental Supervision Features In India

Meta gives Indian parents new controls over teenagers screen time, privacy, content and access.

'Zero political sense': BJP takes swipe at Rahul Gandhi, says Congress can't win polls on its own

TheBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on Congress and said Leader of Opposition (LoP)Rahul Gandhi has zero political sen

Zelenskyy Names India Among 47 Nations, Warns Russia Is Drawing Foreign Citizens Into Ukraine War

Zelenskyy has urged India and 46 other countries to protect citizens he says Russia is drawing into the war.

Waaree Group enters specialty gases market

To build plant in Gujarat for semiconductor and solar cell manufacturers

Pranati Nayak Finishes Sixth in Womens Vault Final at Asian Games 2026

Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak secured sixth place in the womens vault final at the Asian Games 2026, improving from her previous performance. Pran

Elaborate security arrangements for Ganesha procession in Shivamogga

Starbucks to Close 250 Stores in North America This Week

The company expects 1,500 stores will be retrofitted by Sept. 30, which is the end of Starbucks' fiscal year

Straitcraft: How geography gives Iran leverage and could do the same for India

Since the onset of the US-Iran war over 200 days ago, Iran has been strategically utilizing maritime chokepoints such as Hormuz. This has resulte

Amid heavy rain, overall reservoir levels hold steady at 50% in Andhra Pradesh

Godavari, Krishna systems see substantial flows, Pennar basin and Rayalaseema reservoirs remain far below capacity, reflecting uneven distributio

Sahajanand Medical Technologies Receives EU MDR Certification for Supraflex Cruz and Product Family, Reinforcing Global Compliance and Patient Safety

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Kalinga Ghat Sealed Indefinitely Following Massive Landslide and Guard Wall Collapse

Incessant heavy rainfall triggered a major landslide in the strategically important Kalinga Ghat along the Ganjam-Kandhamala border, washing away

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Legendary Spinner Who Stood Against Unfair Play

Bishan Singh Bedi, a cricket legend, showcased remarkable talent and integrity during his career, particularly against unfair practices in the sp

India-US defence diplomacy on display at Yudh Abhyas 2026 in Rajasthan

The bilateral military exercise brings together 600 personnel each from the Indian and US armies, with a focus on interoperability and multi-doma

Lake renovation panel launches plantation drive in Thanjavur district

Lake renovation panel launches plantation drive in Thanjavur district

'Jhoot ki goonj by frustrated leader': BJP mocks Rahul's presser on EC-SIR row

Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University in Keralam faces heat from UDF-backed bodies after Left unions

The latest flashpoint is the appointment of directors to paper valuation camps, with UDF-backed Senate members questioning the selections on grou

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Watch: Adani Group to invest over 1 lakh crore in Bengal by 2035: Gautam Adani

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari laid the foundation stone for a 2,000-bed hospital in New Town

Danam Nagendra Confident of Winning Khairatabad By-Election Following Supreme Court Ruling

Danam Nagendra expresses confidence in winning the Khairatabad by-election after a Supreme Court ruling on his eligibility. Danam Nagendra Confid

Asian Games 2026: Roshibina completes hat-trick with a silver

The 25-year-old wushu star loses to Chinas Zhang in the womens sanda 60kg final; the medal also vindicates the Manipur athletes last-minute inclu

J & Ks poultry paradox: Expansion plans amid shrinking industry

The ambitious expansion comes at a difficult time for the existing poultry industry, with farmers saying many commercial units have either shut d

'Today, a Khan and a Singh won a medal for India': Satnam on Asian Games bronze

Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won India's first-ever Asian Games medal in men's double sculls on Thursday, with the Indian pair claiming bronze at

Tata Sons tells Noel Tata, Chandrasekarans reappointment is valid, rejecting his objections

Tata Sons has affirmed the validity of N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as chairman following a board majority resolution. Noel Tata raised objec

India Bag Men

India won bronze after losing 1-3 to China, with Satwik-Chirag securing the teams lone victory in the semi-final.

India Pledges Support for UNSC Seat at CARICOM Foreign Ministers Meeting

India reaffirms commitment to strengthen ties with CARICOM and secures support for UNSC candidacy during a recent meeting in New York. India Pled

People of Purpose: From CSR Funding to Impact, How Shreya Mishra Builds the Systems for CSR Funding across India

Over a decade, Shreya Mishra has worked across corporates and NGOs to strengthen how CSR funding reaches communities.

AI redefines Indias auto buying journey: Google-Kantar study

From AI-powered searches and virtual reviews to family discussions, technology is reshaping how Indians discover and decide their next vehicle.

AI redefines Indias auto buying journey: Google-Kantar study

From AI-powered searches and virtual reviews to family discussions, technology is reshaping how Indians discover and decide their next vehicle.

IIT Bombay Student's Parents To Begin Hunger Strike At Azad Maidan

Sahil Wakode, from Maharashtra's Yavatmal, had complained to his parents that he was being subjected to caste slurs and being discriminated again

'Hey handsome': Alia Bhatt praises husband Ranbir Kapoor's Love And War first-look poster

Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Love And War has been generating strong buzz ever since the project was announced. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and

Mecca, Jeddah on 'high alert' again, second time in a month amid Houthi-Saudi Arabia conflict

Saudi Arabia has issued another potential danger warning for Mecca, Jeddah, Yanbu, Tabuk. A warning has been issued by the National Early Warning

Supreme Court seeks nationwide data on pending commercial litigation, court infrastructure

For the purpose of establishing additional commercial courts to deal with the rising number of such cases, the Supreme Court issued notices to St

Supreme Court seeks nationwide data on pending commercial litigation, court infrastructure

For the purpose of establishing additional commercial courts to deal with the rising number of such cases, the Supreme Court issued notices to St

CEC Gyanesh Kumar must resign; Modi, Shah will be investigated for vote chori, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said that two ECs started opposing CEC Gyanesh Kumar after the Congress had repeatedly raised vote chori issue following the Haryana

CEC Gyanesh Kumar must resign; Modi, Shah will be investigated for vote chori, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said that two ECs started opposing CEC Gyanesh Kumar after the Congress had repeatedly raised vote chori issue following the Haryana

Indian MMA Fighter Suchika Taryal Celebrates Bronze Medal Win Amid Controversy

Suchika Taryal returns to India with a bronze medal from the Asian Games, expressing pride despite a controversial decision in her match. Indian

CM Nayab Saini to Lead Haryana Delegation to Singapore to Model 5 Smart Cities Along KMP Expressway

Rahul Gandhi Repeats

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday renewed his allegations of vote chori and called for the resig

FOOTBALL | SLK gets ready for Season 3 with new innovations

The new points structure (3-2-1-0) introduced this season to eliminate draws, will make the league matches more competitive

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Backs Anant Singh-Supported Dr. Anuj Singh for Patna Graduate Seat

Water Resources Minister asks irrigation officials in Andhra Pradesh to step up flood-control measures

Advising them to remain alert in view of the heavy rains and closely monitor the inflows into reservoirs, rivers and streams, Ramanaidu asks them

Water Resources Minister asks irrigation officials in Andhra Pradesh to step up flood-control measures

Advising them to remain alert in view of the heavy rains and closely monitor the inflows into reservoirs, rivers and streams, Ramanaidu asks them

Russian strikes kill 8 in Ukraine as the UN debates how to end the war

Recent Russian attacks on Ukraine led to at least eight civilian deaths, with significant damage reported in Kyiv. Agricultural workers were amon

Four killed as car hits divider on Chennai-Bengaluru expressway

Kolar: Four persons died after a car overturned following a collision with a divider on the Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway near Maragal in Bangarap

Baragada Former Senior Clerk Gets 4-Yr RI in Bribery Case

The Special Judge, Vigilance, Baragada, has convicted Gobardhan Meher, former Senior Clerk of the Tahasil Office in Bhatli, in a bribery case. Th