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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

Asian Games 2026: India's Seema Wins Bronze in Women's 10,000m Final

Seema has won a medal for India in the event after 16 years, a remarkable feat after overcoming an intense duel

Match Against Panama Can Be Starting Point To See What It Takes To Be WC Team: Jamil, Sandhu

India is currently ranked 138th in FIFA chart while Panama stand way above them at 44, and have already played two World Cups in 2018 and 2026

In 2017, Philadelphia crews digging up Spruce Street hit water mains made of bored logs, laid around 1811; the city's last wooden pipe left service in 1858

While digging on Spruce Street in Philadelphia, city workers unearthed wooden water mains dating back 200 years. Installed around 1811, these pip

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

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

SC Seeks Nationwide Data on Pending Commercial Cases, Courts, Infrastructure

It had also issued notices to 10 high courts on the plea. The lawyers' body had raised the issue of inadequate number of commercial courts and la

US current account deficit widens 15.7% to $246 billion in Q2 on import surge

In the second quarter, the US current account deficit increased by $33.4 billion, reaching $246.0 billion. The rise in imports of goods was subst

What if your eyes are older than you are? Scientists use a new AI model to uncover a surprising link between retinal age, smoking and diabetes

A new artificial intelligence model can predict age based on retinal images. The model has identified a retinal age gap associated with health an

Hubballi gears up for grand finale of Ganesha festival on Friday

Hubballi has geared up for the grand finale of the public celebration of the Ganesha festival on Friday, with various Ganesha Mandals, civic and

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

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

AP: Special Aadhaar Camps For Students From Sept. 25

NTR district collector Dr G. Lakshmisha said the camps would cater to students who had not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and those requiring the manda

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

Titan Engineering & Automation sees semiconductors driving 20% of sales in five years

Company in talks with outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing companies

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

MCA cautions against investing in Nidhi companies without due diligence

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a warning regarding Nidhi Companies and their investment practices. Nidhi Companies are mutual-benef

Saudi-led coalition says 6 ballistic missiles are intercepted, blames Houthi rebels

Saudi Arabia successfully intercepted six ballistic missiles targeting the port cities of Yanbu and Taif. No group, including Yemen's Houthis, ha

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

From 2002, Louisiana dumped up to 1.8 million cubic yards of dredged mud near Horseshoe Bend, and the river turned it into a 35-hectare island

Since 2002, dredgers on the Lower Atchafalaya River in Louisiana have adopted a groundbreaking sediment placement technique. This has resulted in

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

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

Seema Kumari clinches bronze in Women's 10,000m at Asian Games 2026, India secures first medal in athletics

Seema Kumari has created history in the womens 10,000m at the 2026 Asian Games. The Himachal Pradesh-born athlete has secured a bronze medal in t

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

SCoR Conducts 15-Day Ticket Checking Drive Across Zone

The drive also aimed at enforcing cleanliness norms on railway premises in accordance with the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act-2026.

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

Karnataka to woo Singapore majors; Sats plans expansion

Karnataka's industries minister MB Patil is engaging with several companies in Singapore for investment opportunities. The discussions included e

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

Myntra creates over 26,000 temporary jobs ahead of festive season

Myntra has created over 26,000 seasonal jobs ahead of its Big Fashion Festival, including 8,000 delivery roles and 2,700 customer service positio

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

When a Vacuum Learns to Read the Floor

From anti-tangle brush bars to sensors that read changing floor surfaces, the latest generation of cordless vacuums is being engineered around th

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

13 crore votes deleted: CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation

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

1,000 Dengue Breeding Checker teams deployed in Tirunelveli district

Why octopus camouflage is so hard to explain: They cannot see colour as we do, yet they can blend into their surroundings with stunning precision

Octopuses possess specialized skin structures that allow them to change their color and texture to blend in. Their visual systems detect light an

Since 1874, a boat on the Detroit River has passed mail to freighters that never stop, hauled up in a bucket on a rope; it has its own ZIP code: 48222

Since 1874, the J.W. Westcott II has served as a crucial lifeline for freighters navigating the Detroit River. Starting with John Ward Westcott's

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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Radico Khaitan Unveils Premium Version of 1965 Spirit of Victory Lemon Dash Flavored Rum

Radico Khaitan introduces a premium version of its popular Lemon Dash flavored rum, targeting young consumers with a fresh design. Radico Khaitan

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

FIFAs Infantino Pledges ''Culture Of Dialogue'' After Uproar Over World Cup Sell-off Plan

Infantino's presidency since 2016 has created most turmoil when proposing multi-billion dollar commercial plans without fully consulting continen

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)

$1 Million Reward, 11 Searches: What Happened To 4-Year-Old Gus Lamont?

In the early stages, authorities investigated the possibility that Gus had wandered away from the property. In February 2026, the disappearance w

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

Feeding each others growth: AI needs chips. Chips need AI: Shree Harsha, Dassault Systmes India

Feeding each others growth: AI needs chips. Chips need AI: Shree Harsha, Dassault Systmes India

New FTAs Designed To Provide Comfort to Long-term Investors

These pacts also provide investors access to a $60 trillion market sitting back in India

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

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

Wordle #1923 today, September 24: Hints and clues to help you find the answer - can you figure out this five-letter word?

Todays NYT Wordle puzzle brings a familiar five-letter word with a tricky repeated letter. If youre stuck on Wordle #1923, these clues can help n

ICUC 3.0 Brings Together 400+ Changemakers for Collective Environmental Action

ICUC 3.0 Brings Together 400+ Changemakers for Collective Environmental Action

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.

New York requires rooftop tanks on buildings over six storeys, and 5,600 are wooden; three family firms still build them from staves with no nails or sealant

New York City boasts more than 5,600 rooftop water tanks, vital for delivering water to its towering buildings. Crafted with age-old techniques,

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

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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LTM Introduces BlueVerse OneToken with Harnessing Capabilities to Optimize Token Spend

Helps organizations run and scale AI with greater control, transparency and accountability

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

Florida Keys homeowner shocked to find 64 baby turtles in backyard pool trapped in chlorinated water : The surprising reason they took a wrong turn

A Florida Keys resident recently discovered 64 baby sea turtles swimming helplessly in their pool. These tiny creatures, disoriented by the allur

'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

'Restore access to CNN, MS NOW & Politico': Judge rebukes Trumps media ban, lacks factual support

'Restore access to CNN, MS NOW & Politico': Judge rebukes Trumps media ban, lacks factual support

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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

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

Todays NYT Connections hints, clues and answers for September 24, 2026-can you solve puzzle #1201?

Today's NYT Connections puzzle introduces participants to a diverse range of word groups and challenges. Players are required to categorize 16 wo

Rickshaw driver's son gets KGMU MBBS seat: How this UP student made a comeback from 504 to 627 in NEET UG 2026 despite financial struggles

NEET UG 2026 success story: Prabhat Kumar Yadav, son of an auto-rickshaw driver from Jaunpur, scored 627 marks and secured AIR 3,864, earning an

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