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Our engineering talent pool is gold mine: Modi woos chipmakers, unveils $13.5 bn SEMICON phase

Minister Celebrates PM Modis Birthday with Service Initiatives in Faridabad

On PM Modis birthday, Minister Krishna Pal Gurjar distributed e-scooters and organized a blood donation camp in Faridabad to support the needy. M

Arunachal CM denies using might for proposed mega dam on Siang River

Pema Khandu clarifies government position days after the Central Bureau of Investigation registers a case against anti-dam activist Bhanu Tatak f

I have never met or known Disha Salian, says Aaditya Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said, Let the official re-investigation proceed without malicious distractions and character assassinati

Australia cracks down on student and backpacker visas to curb migration

Under the new measures, a ballot system will be introduced for backpackers seeking to extend their working holiday visas

CM Mohan Yadav Highlights PM Modis Role in Elevating Indias Global Standing

CM Mohan Yadav praises PM Modi for enhancing Indias stature on the world stage during celebrations for World Vishwa Karma Day and Modis birthday.

25 Differently-Abled Individuals Visit Ayodhya to Wish PM Modi on His Birthday

On PM Modis birthday, 25 differently-abled individuals visited Ayodhya to seek blessings for his long life and health. 25 Differently-Abled Indiv

Advent International to invest $328.5 million in India's Yatharth Hospitals for 24.9% stake

Indias rice production faces biggest drop in two decades

Output could fall by 10 million tonnes in 2026/27 from a year ago, but record rice inventories expected to ensure unrestricted export

Union Minister Suresh Gopi praises Keralam CM, UDF govt for support to his projects

Thrissur MP says the support extended to him now was not available during previous Left front government

Shiv Sena (UBT) Criticizes Center for Imposing Vegetarian Menu at BRICS Summit

Shiv Sena (UBT) condemns the Indian governments decision to serve only vegetarian food to foreign leaders at the BRICS Summit. Shiv Sena (UBT) Cr

RBI absorbs 2.40 lakh crore via VRRR auction amid huge surplus liquidity

The central bank received bids worth 2,39,959 crore, which it accepted fully, at a cut-off and weighted average rate of 5.24%

New UPI charges raise concerns among customers and small traders

Shiv Sena Criticizes Center for Imposing Vegetarian Menu at BRICS Summit

Shiv Sena (UBT) condemns the governments decision to serve only vegetarian food at the BRICS Summit, calling it an imposition on guests choices.

UPI MDR To Attract 18 Per Cent GST From 15 October; Eligible Merchants Can Claim Input Tax Credit: Report

Banks are hidden winners from new $2.8-billion digital payment fee pool

SBI expected to benefit most among issuing banks, along with Axis Bank and YES Bank

No Road, No Ambulance: Patient Carried on Cot in Odisha

Decades after independence, Barapadar village in Boudh district still lacks basic roads. Highlighting these severe connectivity issues, villagers

If Nizam was so good, why did Komuram Bheem and Chakali Ailamma rebel?, asks Kishan Reddy

Addressing the Telangana Liberation Day celebrations organised by the Centre, Mr. Kishan Reddy criticised the Congress and BRS for allegedly glor

From Pankaj Tripathi To Ricky Kej: Full List Of New 18-Member CBFC Board

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has been reconstituted with an 18-member panel for the next three years, bringing together promine

Actress Namrata Shirodkar Celebrates Ganesh Visarjan with Family

Namrata Shirodkar shares heartfelt moments of Ganesh Visarjan with her family, celebrating the festive spirit on social media. Actress Namrata Sh

Congress councillor switches to BJP, elected as Khetri chairperson unopposed in last-minute twist

The political equations in Rajasthan's Khetri municipality changed dramatically at the last moment after Congress councillor Geeta Saini switched

Better project-capital match key to India's 680-770 trn infra need: Report

India needs 168-172 trn in infra investment by FY31. While 38-40 trn is financed, 78-80 trn is yet to enter the pipeline, 31-32 trn awaits closur

Dengue Crisis in Bangladesh: 74 Lives Lost in Just 16 Days of September

The dengue outbreak in Bangladesh worsens, claiming 74 lives in September alone, with hospital admissions reaching alarming levels. Dengue Crisis

Muslim Boy or Girl Can Marry Person of Choice After Attaining Puberty: Punjab and Haryana High Court

The court made the observation while hearing a protection plea by a 26-year-old man and 17-year-old woman.

Israel, Morocco agree to upgrade ties, open embassies

Israel and Morocco have agreed to elevate their diplomatic missions to full embassy level and appoint ambassadors, nearly six years after the two

Todays Gold Rate in India September 17: Gold prices down in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 17

Todays Gold Rate in India September 17: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on September 17

Odisha Migrant Worker Dies in Goa; Family Seeks Govt Help for Body Repatriation

Gaurang Pradhan, a 41-year-old migrant worker from Jamdarah Buda Pani village in Sundaragada, has died suddenly in Goa. Gaurang had left his nati

2 Terrorists Killed In J

Two terrorists were killed in a joint overnight operation in Udhampurs Brattal area, while searches continued for any remaining threat.

Political Maneuvering in Ajmer Ahead of Mayoral Elections as Congress Shifts Councillors to Bengaluru

Congress moves its councillors to Bengaluru to maintain unity ahead of Ajmers mayoral elections on September 21. Political Maneuvering in Ajmer A

Will raise my India allocation once semiconductor stocks peak: Chris Wood

Over a five- or 10-year view, if I were an Indian mutual fund investor, it makes sense to allocate half of your inflows into small- and mid-cap f

From Record Throws To Historic Wins: Meet 5 Indian Debutants Set For Asian Games 2026

Five Indian athletes across javelin, shooting, badminton, wrestling and boxing are preparing for their first Asian Games appearance in Aichi-Nago

Rajnath Singh, CM Yogi, Chandrababu Naidu offer prayers on PM Modi's birthday, distribute prasad in Varanasi

Mega celebrations are taking place across the country for PM Modi's birthday on Thursday. From Kashi to Vadnagar, people are offering prayers at

Lionel Messi Becomes First Player to Score 100 Goals for Inter Miami, Leading Team to Campeones Cup Victory

Lionel Messi scores his 100th goal for Inter Miami, securing a 2-0 win over Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup. Lionel Messi Becomes First Player to

Debate rages over plan to shift Thiruvananthapuram zoo in Keralam

Former Mayor V.K. Prasanth alleges commercial interests after current Mayor V.V. Rajesh backs Chief Ministers proposal

Madras Medical College Batch of 1976 takes a walk down memory lane

Those part of the batch are now both in India and abroad as professors at major universities, and in various Government positions

No proposal from NSE seeking approval for trading on its own platform: SEBI chief

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey also said such trading cannot be permitted at present.

Brookfield to invest up to $600 million in ACME Cleantech Ventures

The investment will enable the development of green molecule projects as a scalable solution to help industries decarbonize their operations acro

Fed rate hike FAQs: Credit cards, mortgages, car loans, savings explained

New Tranche of Annapurna Scheme Launched on PM Modis Birthday, Boosting Womens Confidence

On PM Modis birthday, the Annapurna Schemes new tranche was launched, enhancing financial support for women in West Bengal. New Tranche of Annapu

Stem cell therapy for autism only in approved clinical trials: Centre

Stem cell interventions that have not been approved for routine clinical use, including those offered for autism, should not be provided as routi

Veteran Sriram Balaji reflects on Davis Cup motivation after breaking into world top 50

Fresh off breaking into the ATP World Top 50 doubles rankings on September 14, 2026, Indian tennis star Sriram Balaji is keeping his focus firmly

Putin Extends Birthday Wishes to PM Modi with Special Message

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated PM Modi on his birthday, praising their partnership and expressing gratitude for recent hospitalit

NSE IPO opens today: Should you subscribe to the issue?

NSE is positioned to gain from increasing retail participation in the capital markets. However, its earnings continue to depend substantially on

NSE raises Rs 6,746 Cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO

The anchor investors included both domestic and overseas financial institutions such as LIC, Goldman Sachs, and Fidelity to name a few.

There Is No Boundary Between Pakistan And China: India Rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission As Legally Invalid

Sacrifice trailer: Fading star Chris Evans is taken hostage by Anya Taylor-Joyin adventure-comedy

The film premiered at TIFF last year with Netflix later acquiring its domestic rights in May

Gold merchants association proposes 2,000-crore jewellery park in Keralam

KGSMA says the proposed project is expected to attract an investment of more than 2,000 crore and would require around 30 acres of land

India targets 200 chip-design firms, 1 lakh semiconductor workers under Semicon 2.0

PM Narendra Modi said Indias semiconductor push is moving from files to factories, as IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined a six-pillar roadmap

Health Ministry Restricts Stem Cell Therapy to Approved Diseases

NEW DELHI, Sept 17: The Union Health Ministry has advised States and Union Territories to ensure that stem cell therapy is offered as standard cl

Injured Tusker Roams Bharatpur-Chandaka Road in Bhubaneswar, Traffic Hit

An injured tusker has been roaming near the Bharatpur-Chandaka road in Bhubaneswar, causing traffic disruptions at Andharua Square. The elephant,

Sridevi property dispute: SC issues notice to Boney, Janhvi, Khushi

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to film producer Boney Kapoor and his daughters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor on a plea

Video: US forces take out floating refuelling station allegedly tied to drug trade

US forces intercepted a floating refuelling station in the Eastern Pacific on September 16. This vessel allegedly supported illicit drug traffick

Nirmala Sitharaman tears up listening to MS Subbulakshmi's song at 110th birth anniversary event | Video

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman became emotional in Bengaluru on Wednesday, September 16, while listening to a song by legendary Carnat

RBI absorbs 2.4 trillion via VRRR auction amid surplus liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday absorbed Rs 2.40 lakh crore through variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auctions from the banking secto

'9/11 architects were not hiding in caves': India hits out at Pakistan at UN over terror safe havens

Karnataka to launch two-year anti-anaemia campaign in Kalyan Karnataka

Digital Desk | Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Sep 17 (IANS) The Karnataka government will launch a special two-year campaign to combat anaemia in the Ka

In 1975, NASA sent a pocket calculator on Apollo-Soyuz as a backup if its main computer failed; 37 years later, it ended up at the Smithsonian

NASA utilized an HP-65 calculator as a crucial backup system during the Apollo-Soyuz mission. This programmable device carried essential guidance

WPL 2027 Dates Announced: League to Begin on January 14

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed the key dates for the 2027 season of the Womens Premier League (WPL), giving fans

Number of ships transiting Strait of Hormuz falls to three on September 16, data shows

The figures exclude any vessels that might have passed through the waterway with their Automatic Identification System transponders turned off to

BJP Leaders and Jammu

BJP leaders and citizens from Jammu & Kashmir celebrate PM Modis birthday, praising his leadership and contributions to the nation. BJP Leaders a

Dr Reddys expands pact with Gilead for investigational HIV prevention drug

The use of twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention is also approved by the USFDA and the European Medicines Agency; the WHO also recommends t

Assam begins commemorating Zubeen Gargs first death anniversary

The State Government has extended support for a range of cultural and spiritual programmes, while cab operators have offered low-fare rides to an

Bengaluru horror: Kolkata nurse attacked with acid, machete by estranged husband in full public view; critical

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 17 (IANS) A 26-year-old nurse was allegedly attacked with acid and subsequently assaulted with a machete by her hus

India's outsourcing industry holds ground as AI reshapes jobs, says ING

Software services exports now account for 5.2 per cent of GDP, up from 3.3 per cent before the pandemic, while business services have more than d

CPI(M) back in familiar opposition role, questions Satheesan's zoo relocation plan

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 17 (IANS) The CPI(M) in Kerala has moved swiftly to oppose Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan's proposal to rel

Radha Ashtami 2026: Puja Vidhi, Bhog Ideas, Auspicious Time and Important Fasting Rules

Radha Ashtami 2026 is an important Hindu festival dedicated to Radha Rani, who is revered as the divine consort of Lord Krishna. Devotees observe

Fed hike impact: What 25 bps rate increase means for market & FII flows

In line with expectations, the Fed raised rates by 25 bps, with policy signalling that this cycle will continue.

NSE IPO bid details: Offer booked 0.26 times so far on day 1; GMP at 8%

The NSE opened for subscription today (September 17) and will remain open till Monday, (September 21). The exchange has set a price band of 1,700

Mbapp and Vincius caught in Spain's migration debate after obscuring message on Ceuta shirts

While Mbapp, Vincius and teammate Ibrahima Konat put on the shirts, they wore them rolled up to their chests so that some of the words were obscu

Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher and South Superstars Extend Heartfelt Wishes

Turtlemint trails IPO price by 10%, but MOFSL sees a turnaround; here's why

MOFSL has set a target price of 180 on Turtlemint Fintech Solutions, implying an upside of around 41 per cent from the previous close of 127.74.

Vladimir Putin sends message on PM Narendra Modi's birthday; highlights role in strengthening Russia-India ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, praising his contribution to strengthening the India-R

KARM BABA Ventures Launches KarmAi to Make Business Intelligence Effortless

Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], September 17: KarmAi, an AI platform from KARM BABA Ventures, goes live on 17th September 2026, at www.karmai.io. Ever

Vastu Tips: Why Do Elders Say Not to Call Someone Back While They Are Leaving Home?

In many Indian households, certain customs are followed when a family member leaves home for an important task, journey, examination, business me

Odisha Powers Up India

Odisha has taken a major stride toward establishing itself as a premier hub for electronic system design and manufacturing (ESDM). The Unit Appro

Lets Write TVM is a community in Thiruvananthapuram that nurtures creative writing

Lets Write TVM, the community of writers, has brought out an anthology and a magazine since its formation in 2023

India Remains Cautious Amid U.S. Sanctions on Russian Oil Purchases

India is closely monitoring U.S. sanctions on Russian oil purchases, emphasizing its commitment to energy security for its citizens. India Remain

Precision Wires commences trial production of copper cathodes at Gujarat units

Precision Wires India said that it has commenced some trial production of copper cathodes at its copper refining/recycling plant located at Zarol

Hollywood Icon to Star in Oscar Winner Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu's Grand Drama 'Digger'

Sebi may review brokers' concerns over MDR on large UPI fund transfers

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator would examine brokers' concerns over the new MDR on large UPI fund transfers, which takes eff

Trump ties $5,000 payout to Republican victory

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every adult in America if Republicans win both chamb

Driving Licence Update: Check Your Mobile Number Details Before September 25

Driving Licence Update: A driving licence is one of the most important documents for anyone who drives a vehicle on Indian roads. Since licence r

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay returns from UK with Rs 15,300 crore investment commitments, 10,000 jobs

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay concluded a successful six-day UK trip. He secured investment commitments totaling Rs 15,300 crore for the

Rasika Dugal and Mohit Malik Reveal Secrets Behind Viral 'Saanson Ki Mala' Scene and Beena-Birju Romance

Oprah Winfrey: I've been molested since I was nine

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DAAYRA impresses with its premise and performances but falters in the second half and climax Movie Review: DAAYRA falters in its second half and climax

Star Cast: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran Director: Meghna Gulzar Daayra Movie Review Synopsis: DAAYRA is the story of two cops with c

Miley Cyrus says new album feels so alive as it keeps up with her life in real time

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Singer Miley Cyrus has talked about the deeply personal process of creating her new album Bass Persuades and

Simple Skin Care Tips: Everyday Habits That Can Support Healthy Skin and Better Grooming

Looking after your appearance does not always require an expensive collection of skincare products or frequent salon visits. A consistent routine

PV Sindhu pens birthday wish for PM Modi, recalls sharing ice-cream with him

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Double Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu extended warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on hi