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Rupee falls 3 paise to 95.91 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The higher dollar index was attributed to market expectations of a hike in interest rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve, which will announce its mo

New UPI Changes Explained: What The New Rules Mean For Merchants And Everyday Payments

New UPI rules charge merchants on select high-value payments, while protecting consumers and small businesses.

Markets rebound in early trade after sharp losses in previous session

Elevated oil prices, caution ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision and foreign fund outflows capped the rally in the markets

Asian Games-bound Pathirage's javelin damaged during flight to Japan

Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage has suffered a setback ahead of the upcoming Asian Games after five of his winning javelins were dama

From fighting hunger to building health

India should use the BRICS stress on health not merely to share programmes but also to demonstrate how healthy living can be embedded across food

Kanohar Electricals shares make positive debut, list at nearly 9% premium

Kanohar Electricals shares made a positive debut on the bourses on Wednesday, listing at a premium of nearly 9 per cent.

Miyapur: Parents Protest, Allege Son Forced Them Out Of Home

The couple alleged that their son, Devupalli Ravi Kumar, and daughter-in-law, Prasoona, had been harassing them and forced them to leave the hous

IndiGo Agartala-Delhi Flight Diverted To Lucknow After Cargo Smoke Alert

Cargo smoke warning triggers precautionary diversion; 103 passengers and six crew members land safely in Lucknow.

TVK govt to launch expanded Kamaraj breakfast scheme on September 22

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government will launch the expanded Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Breakfast Scheme for students of

How Does a UPI Payment Work? What Happens After You Scan a QR Code and Tap Pay

Paying through UPI feels almost instantaneous. You scan a QR code, enter an amount, type your UPI PIN and tap the payment button. Within seconds,

Youth discontent and the changing face of protest

Student unrest signals deeper discontent with governance, authority and democratic institutions

Glass Wall Systems shares debut at 7% premium on NSE, miss expectations

Glass Wall Systems IPO GMP was 21 per cent ahead of the debut, while the stock debuted at just 7 per cent upside over the offer price.

GMR Airports August passenger traffic rises 1% YoY

GMR Airports handled around 9.4 million passengers in August 2026, marking a 0.9% year-on-year (YoY) increase in passenger traffic.

Doctor removed from Namma Clinic after revelation of being full-time PG student in medical college

Media reports highlighted the fact that she is the daughter of Rajkumar Yaragal, the District Health Officer (DHO), and the niece of Umesh Meti,

Chlorine gas leak at Sewage Treatment Plant in UP's Meerut; several hospitalised

Digital Desk | Meerut, Sep 16 (IANS) Panic spread in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut after a chlorine gas leak was reported at a Sewage Treatment Plant (S

eMudhra Ltd Surges 13.98%

eMudhra Ltd has added 29.99% over last one month compared to 3.62% fall in BSE Information Technology index and 4.48% drop in the SENSEX

Everything You Need to Know About Vishwakarma Puja: Date, Auspicious Timing, and Rituals

Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated on September 17, 2026. Discover its significance, rituals, and auspicious timings for the celebration. Everything

Messi visit SIT probe: police launch search operations at five locations

Apart from head office of Reporting Broadcasting Corporation, residences of its managing director Anto Augustine and those of his brothers and co

Rupee falls 3 paise to 95.91 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee fell 3 paise to 95.91 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, facing pressure from a strong American currency and outflow of

Indian teams return to Chess Olympiad seeking glory for second time running

India carry the weight of defending both Chess Olympiad titles with world champion D Gukesh and an in-form R Praggnanandhaa spearheading a men's

UPI charges explained: What happens when you pay 5,000, 50,000 or 1 lakh

The government estimates about 96% of merchant payments will remain unaffected by the changes. The network processed 24.51 billion transactions v

Prasol Chemicals shares make weak debut, list at nearly 10% discount

Prasol Chemicals shares listed 9.62 per cent lower at 611 on BSE and 9.76 per cent lower at 610 on NSE.

Gold rises 1,291 amid Fed rate-hike concerns, silver jumps 3,667

In the global market, gold was trading near $4,375 per ounce on Comex, while silver was trading near $65 per ounce

NSE IPO opens on Sept 17; check price band, lot size, GMP & how to apply

NSE IPO subscription will start on September 17 and conclude on September 21. NSE has set the price band at 1,700 to 1,785. Investors can bid for

Babil Khan says Golf helps him handle the pressure of carrying a legacy

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actor Babil Khan, who is the son of late legendary star Irrfan Khan, was seen taking some time out to enjoy

Govt move on MDR important for long-term growth, sustainability of UPI: PhonePe Founder Sameer Nigam

BJP MLA booked under SC/ST Act, Arms Act for assaulting party worker

A senior police official said that the FIR included provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the A

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Returns to Jail After 21-Day Furlough

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singhs 21-day furlough ends as he returns to Sunaria Jail amid heightened security and public concern. Gurmeet Ram Rahim Return

Raja Randhir Singh, Jaspal Rana honoured as IOA names Asiad memorial awards

Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha on Tuesday announced two memorial awards named after veteran sports administrator late Raja Randhir

Bernie Sanders, Steve Bannon find rare common ground in warning over AI risks

Senator Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon shared concerns about artificial intelligence dangers. They both criticized powerful technology companies

Rupee falls 3 paise to 95.91 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Sep 16 (PTI) The rupee fell 3 paise to 95.91 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, facing pressure from a strong American cu

Dalal Street opens in green but caution prevails; Fed decision, crude oil keep bulls on edge

Nestl India led the pack on the Nifty50, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra, ITC, Asian Paints, and HDFC Life Insurance

Sports Minister forms Task Force to assess F1's possible return to India

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday announced a Task Force to assess the challenges and feasibility of reviving Formula 1 in the country

Uttarakhand to reimburse SGST on 'Hanuman Ansh' tickets

Digital Desk | Dehradun, Sep 16 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government has decided to reimburse the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) collected on t

Telangana has 9 government MRI machines, 29 districts have none

Hyderabad: Telangana government hospitals have only nine MRI machines, according to data presented by the state health department in the Assembly

Groww shares fall over 4% after block deal; most active stock on NSE

According to Bloomberg data, as many as 100.2 million (10.02 crore) Groww shares changed hands in a block deal.

Disha Salian case: Nitesh Rane slams UBT leaders over alleged pressure on investigation

Humidity and Heat Return to Delhi-NCR After Rain, No Major Temperature Changes Expected

After recent rains, Delhi-NCR faces rising humidity and heat, with temperatures expected to remain steady over the next week. Humidity and Heat R

TN Crime Branch raids places linked to ex-Minister Anbil Mahesh in private school bribery case

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) Central Crime Branch (CCB) police are conducting searches at properties linked to former Tamil Nadu School

India vs Korea Davis Cup 2026: Yuki Bhambri ruled out with injury blow

India will be without their key doubles player Yuki Bhambri in their Davis Cup Qualifier against South Korea after the veteran was ruled out with

Militants torch 2 houses in Manipur village, trade fire with CRPF

In hydropowered Bhutan, solar starts to rise

Bhutan is expanding solar power capacity to meet rising electricity demand. Hydropower faces challenges from low winter river flows and climate c

Watch: UN: Palestinians in occupied territories must be protected under international law

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza are struggling to access safe water and essential supplies as airstrikes and other attacks continue in populated a

Indices edge higher; breadth weak

FMCG, PSU Bank and Oil & Gas shares advanced while pharma, metal and realty shares declined.

MOBIKWIK update on introduction of MDR on UPI P2M transactions above Rs 2,000

Payment transactions that were previously not chargeable will now generate revenue for the Company's payments business. The Company expects to ea

South Indian Bank updates on appointment of Mahesh Muralidhar Pai as MD and CEO

Further, to facilitate an orderly transition and enable him to familiarise with the affairs, business operations, policies, systems, governance f

Six states sign agreement for long-pending Kishau multipurpose project

Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Haryana signed the MoA for the Kishau project, with 90% of its water component

Coimbatore Blast Case: NIA

A turf dispute between two central investigative agencies has emerged in the probe into the 2022 Coimbatore blast after the National Investigatio

Indian markets trade higher in early deals; FMCG, banking shares lead

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Indian stock markets traded higher on Wednesday with equity benchmarks rising around 0.7 per cent each in ea

HSBC, ICICI emerge as top GIFT City lenders with FX loans for diaspora

The two lenders in GIFT City, disbursed a combined $19.3 billion through RBI's concessional swap facility for foreign-currency non-resident depos

FBI thwarts Russian plot to kill a prominent dissident in Washington

The intelligence services of the Russian Federation are plotting to carry out targeted killings in the US and in European nations supporting Ukra

AI agents lied, stole and voted to 'kill' peers in simulated experiment

The results of a simulation called Emergence World 2, purport to show what happens when autonomous agents are confronted with black swan events,

Wednesday Wisdom: Powerful motivation of the day by Lauren Graham: Your job doesnt define you - your bravery and kindness and gratitude do... - Gilmore Girls stars powerful life lesson on self-worth

Wednesday Wisdom: Powerful motivation of the day by Lauren Graham: Actor Lauren Graham highlights the importance of intrinsic qualities over exte

OpenAI weighs fresh funding at $1.2 trillion valuation ahead of IPO

Any decision to move forward with the fundraising effort will hinge on exactly when OpenAI decides to go public, a person familiar with the talks

Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone near Mecca, Houthis deny claim

Riyadh says the drone was intercepted south of Mecca before entering restricted airspace, while the Houthis deny targeting the holy city as fight

96% UPI transactions will remain free: PhonePe CEO on new MDR policy

Espi saves win for Real Madrid, Valencia claim first victory in La Liga

Digital Desk | Madrid, Sep 16 (IANS) Substitute Carlos Espi scored an injury-time winner as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Elche 3-2 in the

Indian Stock Market Opens Strong, FMCG Stocks Lead Gains

The Indian stock market opened on a positive note, with FMCG stocks driving gains as Sensex and Nifty both rose in early trading. Indian Stock Ma

SpaceX prepares for first orbital flight of Starship rocket

SpaceX plans its Starship rocket's first orbital flight next week. The launch from Texas aims to deliver twenty-six Starlink satellites. This orb

TN: Madurai gears up for Meenakshi temple Maha Kumbhabhishekham

Digital Desk | Madurai, Sep 16 (IANS) Elaborate arrangements have been completed in Tamil Nadu's Madurai ahead of the Maha Kumbhabhishekham of th

Crude oil prices slip to $108 as US inventories rise

Brent fell 0.67% to $108.02 and WTI declined 1.04% to $104.73 as traders awaited official US inventory data from the EIA.

Gold Price Today: Check Latest 24K, 22K and 18K Gold Rates Across Major Cities

Gold prices are witnessing fresh fluctuations during the festive season, making daily rate checks increasingly important for buyers planning to p

Pandya, Pant in focus as WI team selection puts Agarkar future in spotlight

A white ball lifeline for Rishabh Pant and a possible inclusion of a fit-again Hardik Pandya will be the focal points of discussion when the nati

No physical sports in Delhi-NCR in Nov-Dec? Here's what CAQM said

The CAQM has advised schools in Delhi NCR not to schedule physical sports activities or competitions in November and December, citing air quality

Hyderabad: Man Dies After Falling Into Lift Shaft In Pragati Nagar

The incident took place at Rajadhani Bank Bhavan in Pragati Nagar. According to reports, Venkateswara Rao was carrying out painting work in the t

Police search DMK Minister Anbil Maheshs house over alleged multi-crore fraud involving private schools

Earlier, the Central Crime Branchhad registered a case and arrestedB.T. Arasakumar on charges of collecting large sumsof moneyamounting to around

Video Shows Last Moments Of US News Chopper Crashing Near Bus Accident Site

At least three people were killed after a helicopter crashed into a parking lot in Los Angeles on Tuesday, officials said. Another person was tak

Leon Black faces contempt vote over Epstein matter

TN bypolls: Nominations close today for Madurantakam, Dharapuram seats

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) The filing of nominations for the October 6 bypolls to the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituenc

Sanju Samson Reflects on Competition and Team Spirit Ahead of T20 Series Against Afghanistan

Sanju Samson discusses competition with teammates and his performance in the T20 series against Afghanistan, emphasizing team spirit. Sanju Samso

Nabarangpur Cremation Dispute: Tension Over Converted Woman

Tension prevailed in Odandi village of Nabarangpur district after some local residents allegedly opposed the cremation of a 50-year-old woman at

India Women land in Japan with Muzumdar eyeing golden double at Asiad

The Indian women's cricket team head coach Amol Muzumdar said his players are eagerly looking forward to the unique atmosphere of the Asian Games

My body is giving out: Jarange Patil hints at cancelling Mumbai march amid deteriorating health

Digital Desk | Patoda/Beed, Sep 16 (IANS) In a dramatic turn of events, Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil addressed a massive gath

PM Mark Carney signals Canada is ready for US Deal when it's the right time

UNSC hears warnings of second major threat to global commerce as Houthis advance on key Red Sea point

Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 16 (IANS) With a second major threat to global commerce looming, diplomats at the Security Council expressed c

Bhumi Pednekkar finds Ganpati Bappa in NY: He finds you wherever you are

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress and environmentalist Bhumi Pednekkar, who is away from home in New York during Ganpati celebrations,

Seoul court orders North Korea to pay South Korea 44.6 billion won over 2020 demolition of liaison office

Digital Desk | Seoul, Sep 16 (IANS) A Seoul court ruled on Wednesday that North Korea must pay about 44.6 billion won (US$32.5 million) in compen

Indian Stock Market Opens Strongly with FMCG Stocks Leading the Charge

The Indian stock market opened positively on September 16, with FMCG stocks driving gains across major indices. Indian Stock Market Opens Strongl

Saudi-led coalition says downed Houthi drone heading for Mecca

Digital Desk | Riyadh, Sep 16 (IANS) Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered the prohibited

Visa Study Shows Adoption of Digital Remittances Accelerates in Asia Pacific, with Trust Emerging as a Critical Enabler

Visa Study Shows Adoption of Digital Remittances Accelerates in Asia Pacific, with Trust Emerging as a Critical Enabler

Paytm, Mobikwik rally up to 7% as NCPI levies charge on UPI transactions

Paytm shares rallied 7 per cent to a fresh 52-week high of 1,856.50 on the BSE. Mobikwik stock rose by 6 per cent to 214. However, Pine Labs slum

First-ever attack alert in Mecca sparks panic in Saudi; Muslim groups condemn Houthis

Black Lake Technologies Founder Yuxiang Zhou: AI Is Moving Into the Decision Layer of Manufacturing

Black Lake Technologies Founder Yuxiang Zhou: AI Is Moving Into the Decision Layer of Manufacturing

Keralam travel vlogger safe in Afghanistan after facing arrest threat

Keralam travel vlogger Arunima I P has reassured her followers of her safety in Afghanistan after a previous post sparked alarm about her arrest

Google CEO outlines tech giants AI efforts across health, weather and learning

Sundar Pichai says advances can speed scientific research, but benefits are not guaranteed without collective effort

Leaders Pay Tribute to M.S. Subbulakshmi on Her Birth Anniversary

On M.S. Subbulakshmis birth anniversary, leaders across India honor her contributions to classical music and culture. Leaders Pay Tribute to M.S.

Video: Nightmarish Scene After Iran Plane's Cabin Roof Liner Detaches

Local media reported that a tyre burst during the takeoff run likely threw debris into the engine and damaged it

Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Centre shut if his name not added

Uttarakhand, Himachal And Four Other States Sign Kishau Multipurpose Project Agreement For 660 MW Dam On Tons River

The valuation puzzle: What makes BSE pricier than IPO-ready NSE?

NSE IPO: BSE's improving operating leverage and residual room to expand in cash equities, where NSE still holds ~93 per cent, has justified a sca