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Karan Johar and Varun Dhawan to Host IIFA Awards 2027; Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal to Lead Digital Awards

The IIFA Awards 2027 will feature Karan Johar and Varun Dhawan as hosts, with Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal leading the digital segment. Karan Jo

Telangana announces high-level panel to address 22-A land issues

Hyderabad: Amid mounting protests over the inclusion of lands and properties in the prohibited 22-A category, the Congress government on Friday,

From GIFT City to Europe: India INX GA to launch tax-efficient UCITS for Indian investors

The initiative will enable retail clients to trade products listed on major European bourses, including the London Stock Exchange (LSE), Euronext

11 Hollywood stars who pledged to boycott Israeli film groups

Hyderabad: Several prominent Hollywood stars are once again grabbing attention after their names featured on a 2025 pledge organised by Film Work

Telangana HC sets aside Speakers order rejecting Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagenders disqualification petitions

Telangana HC bench declares that Danam Nagender stands disqualified from April 23, 2024 as a member of Telangana Legislative Assembly

Lieutenant Governor Flags Off Annual Haramukh-Gangbal Pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir

The annual Haramukh-Gangbal pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir commenced with a flag-off by the Lieutenant Governor, attracting many devotees. Lieut

Excise officials nab two drug peddlers, seize 5.3 kg ganja

Hyderabad: Enforcement officials from the Prohibition and Excise Department seized 5.3 kg of ganja, estimated at Rs. 2.66 lakh, from two people d

Shahzad Poonawala Resigns from BJP, Eyes Return to Private Sector Post-2024 Elections

Former BJP spokesperson Shahzad Poonawala reveals plans to leave politics for the private sector after the 2024 elections. Shahzad Poonawala Resi

From Bean to Cup: A beginners guide to coffee tasting at Coffee Sutra, Jaipur

Founded by Dushyant Singh, the Coffee Sutra Roastery & Lab invites enthusiasts to explore coffee from bean to cup through hands-on sessions that

Mazagon Dock moves into merchant shipbuilding with 15,000-crore yard in Andhras Dugarajapatnam

MDL is to invest 15,000 crore over five to seven years and the project is expected to create 45,000 direct and indirect jobs

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone Expecting Second Child, Seek Blessings at Siddhivinayak Temple

Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone visit Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings as they prepare for their second child. Ranveer S

Passports for children below 15 years valid for 5 years or till they turn 18:MEAamends rules

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the Passports Rules, 1980.

Passports for children below 15 years valid for 5 years or till they turn 18:MEAamends rules

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the Passports Rules, 1980.

Chambals new limited-edition pink gin is inspired by the Western Ghats

Bapuna Alcobrews Chambal follows its spiced original with The Banjara Trail: Travellers Edition, a limited-edition pink gin at 42.8% ABV built on

Pakistan: 16 dead, dozens injured in Friday prayer suicide blast

Peshawar: At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured in a powerful suicide blast during Friday prayers on September 18, at a mosque near p

Marathi Thriller

In a major milestone for regional cinema, the Marathi psychological thriller Gondhal has been chosen as Indias official entry for the Best Intern

Rs 25,000 EPF ceiling: How PF, EPS pension and EDLI insurance change

12-year-old wage limit has been revised, changing contribution rules and potentially increasing retirement savings and life cover

Gurmeet Choudhary and Esha Malviyas Film Tum Mere Ho Unveils First Poster, Set for Release on October 23

The first poster of Tum Mere Ho featuring Gurmeet Choudhary and Esha Malviya has been released, with the film hitting theaters on October 23. Gur

PM Modi to inaugurate global environment conference tomorrow

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate an international conference on The Future of Environment and

Rishab Shetty Meets Travancore Royal Family, Visits Padmanabhaswamy Temple

The couple was warmly welcomed at the royal residence, marking a unique convergence of cinema, culture, and spirituality

Artist Jenjum Gadi bridges Galo heritage and modern art in his new show in Delhi

Fashion designer-turned-artist Jenjum Gadi returns to his Galo roots in a new show, turning food crops, memories and Nnature into sculpture

Artist Jenjum Gadi bridges Galo heritage and modern art in his new show in Delhi

Fashion designer-turned-artist Jenjum Gadi returns to his Galo roots in a new show, turning food crops, memories and Nnature into sculpture

MDMA trail reaches classroom: college teacher held in Keralams Nilambur

The arrest comes amid growing concern over the alleged involvement of teachers in drugs-related activities. Earlier, three teachers were arrested

MDMA trail reaches classroom: college teacher held in Keralams Nilambur

The arrest comes amid growing concern over the alleged involvement of teachers in drugs-related activities. Earlier, three teachers were arrested

Beyond Cows, The Secret Pets of Radha Rani That Filled the Groves of Braj Dham

Vibe movie review: Kunal Kemmu aims for stars in rudderless, overlong comedy

Back after the propulsive Madgaon Express, Kemmu goes all out for laughs and comes back with a broken nose, injured neck and a laborious sophomor

Palmer, Trent return as Tuchel names England squad for Nations League campaign

Digital Desk | London, Sep 18 (IANS) Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have returned to the England squad after missing the FIFA World Cup 2

Venus Combustion: Complete Halt on Weddings, Griha Pravesh, and New Investments Explained

One Uniform Civil Code, many state versions: The legal challenge ahead

As BJP-NDA states pursue their own civil codes, questions are emerging over interstate conflicts, personal laws, presidential assent and whether

Blast Near Mosque in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Claims 15 Lives, Over 50 Injured

A devastating explosion near a mosque in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed 15 and injured more than 50 during Friday prayers. Blast Near Mosque i

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat explains Dharma versus religion at Yuva Dharma Sansad

Digital Desk | Ujjain, Sep 18 (IANS) Dharma does not bind a person but liberates them, RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat told young participants o

J&K L-G urges new police officers to uphold integrity and duty

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sep 18 (IANS) J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday advised newly appointed police officers to choose integrity

Rajasthan: BJPs Anuradha Singh set to become unopposed mayor of Bharatpur

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 18 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Anuradha Singh is set to become the unopposed Mayor of Bharatpur Muni

Ktaka: Bihar man kills wife, pours hot oil after strangling her

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 18 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a man allegedly poured hot oil on his wifes body and attempted to peel her skin a

Sensex ends marginally lower, Nifty gains 0.33 pc as broader markets outperform

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Indian equity markets ended on a mixed note on Friday after benchmark indices traded in a narrow range throu

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews preparations for expansion of Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme

CM Vijay will launch the expansion of the scheme at a school in Tiruvanmiyur in Chennai on September 22

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews preparations for expansion of Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme

CM Vijay will launch the expansion of the scheme at a school in Tiruvanmiyur in Chennai on September 22

Kishori Ji's Lotus Feet: 19 Divine Symbols That Even Lord Krishna Revers on Radha Ashtami

Durva Ashtami 2026: The Amrit Connection to Sacred Grass and Auspicious Afternoon Worship Muhurat

From anti-national to offensive content: What are CBFC's new film rules?

The CBFC has revised its film certification guidelines, setting out new rules on what films can show and how they will be classified for differen

Checkmate for FIDE? Timur Turlov runs for president

Government may monitor merchants to ensure new UPI charges are not passed on to consumers from October 15

Ravneet Bittu claims his convoy attacked near Batala, accuses AAP workers

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 18 (IANS) BJP leader and former Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Friday alleged that his cavalcade was attack

PM to inaugurate International Conference on

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the International Conference on The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics on 19 September 2026

Tata's quiet man is staying amid 'all-out war' at Indian conglomerate

Natarajan Chandrasekaran has agreed to stay as Tata Sons chairman for another five years after reversing his decision to leave in 2027. But his t

Discovr AI launches AI-Native Creator Advertising Platform; targets $25 Million+ creator spend in next 12 months

Government may monitor merchants to ensure new UPI charges are not passed on to consumers from October 15

Word of the Day: Pedagogy meaning, history and origin explained, plus examples of how to use the word

Todays Word of the Day is Pedagogy, a noun referring to the principles, methods and practice of teaching. The word has roots in ancient Greek and

Aasha director Safar Sanal: This film would not have been made without Urvashi

The debutant director talks about the making of the film and the experience of watching the veteran actor turn out one of her career-best perform

Indias Direct Tax Collection Soars 13% to

Indias direct tax collection has risen by 13% this fiscal year, reaching 12.12 lakh crore, according to the CBDT. Indias Direct Tax Collection So

Trai tightens anti-spam rules, brings AI-based detection under framework

Telecom regulator TRAI on Friday tightened its framework to curb Unsolicited Commercial Communications (UCC), incorporating artificial intelligen

Supermarket sold expired Chocos; consumer court orders Rs 10,182 payout to customer

A consumer commission ordered Vishal Mega Mart to refund a customer Rs 182 for an expired food product. The retailer also must pay Rs 10,000 for

Radha Ashtami 2026: Tithi Begins Today Afternoon; Must Devotees Stop Eating from 1 PM

Doctors driver examines patients, prescribes medicines at Kanpur hospital; probe ordered

The incident came to light after a video surfaced on social media on September 16, 2026, purportedly showing a man sitting in an OPD room at the

Indias soft tennis stars Jay Meena, Aadhya Tiwari aim to convert foreign exposure to elusive Asian Games medal

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Bolstered by the experience of competing in international events in the last five-six months, Indias soft

Domestic commercial vehicle wholesale volumes to grow 4-6% in FY27: Icra

The domestic commercial vehicle industry's wholesale volumes are expected to register moderate growth of 4-6 per cent year-on-year this fiscal, r

17-Year-Old Boy Held For Raping Classmate, Circulating Video in Punjab

16-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Threatened Over Video; Police Register POCSO Case

Tai Chi Practitioners Seek Balance and Well-Being in Fast-Paced Beijing

In Tai Chi the movements provide the method while the philosophy gives them meaning.

Chennai Corporation to divert 700 Vinayaka idols for immersion from Pattinapakkam, Palavakkam to Ennore, Kovalam

The decision followed discussions on the practical implications of excluding Pattinapakkam and Neelankarai, which the NGT had observed fall withi

Bernstein turns more bullish on Paytm after 'better-than-expected' UPI MDR

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Global brokerage Bernstein has raised its earnings estimates for Paytm after the final UPI merchant disco

BCCI office bearers authorised to take decision related to chief selector Agarkars future

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) office bearers have been authorised to take a call on all t

Indeed FutureWorks Announces Bengaluru and Mumbai Editions, Spotlighting the Human Advantage in Hiring

Bengaluru (Karnataka) / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 18: Indeed today announced the return of FutureWorks to India in both Bengaluru a

Semiconductor sector now ranks third globally in profits, says SEMI CEO

Ajit Manocha says India must accelerate semiconductor development, build strategic capabilities, strengthen STEM education and develop talent for

Jharkhand HC Extends Stay on Termination of JPSC and JSSC Appointees

The high court said that any candidate summoned by the CID's Special Investigation Team (SIT) and claiming harassment during the probe may approa

Blast rips through mosque during Friday prayers in northwest Pakistan; 16 killed, dozens injured

No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack

Sanchita Pradhan Dey, Mamata's Nandigram bypoll candidate, withdraws name after meeting CM Suvendu Adhikari

Sanchita Pradhan Dey, Mamata's Nandigram bypoll candidate, withdraws name after meeting CM Suvendu Adhikari

Jitiya Vrat: October 3 or 4? Check Exact Panchang Dates, Pradosh Puja Muhurat, and Parana Timings

Highway Infrastructure Wins Rs 220 Crore Toll Mandate On Gorakhpur Link Expressway

Pentagon weighs withdrawing 25,000-40,000 troops from Europe: Report

Telangana CEO inspects SIR hearing process in Uppal, Habsiguda

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) C Sudharshan Reddy on Friday, September 18, inspected the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hea

Odisha Braces for Week-Long Heavy Rain as New Low-Pressure System Approaches

According to the Meteorological Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha is set to experience widespread rainfa

Hazoor Multi Projects Gets Rs 207 Crore Chennai Project

New Delhi [India], September 18: Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd has received a work order worth 207.45 crore from Emerald Haven Life Spaces 3 Private

Warren Buffett exits Berkshire chair: Read Oracle of Omaha's letter to shareholders

Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway's executive chairman after sixty years. His son, Howard Buffett, will now assume the chairm

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, named chairman emeritus

Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, effective immediately. He will now serve as chairman emeritus, retaining board me

Wall Street Tech Rebound and Crude Dip Hand Domestic Indices Steady Friday Opening Setup

Punjab law and order deteriorating under AAP govt, say BJP, Congress after cops killing

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) With a Punjab Police Assistant Sub-Inspector being shot dead while on duty in Amritsar, leaders of the BJ

She fought through 7 surgeries, now she needs help for the eighth

Hyderabad: A 20-year-old woman from Hyderabad, who has spent most of her life undergoing surgeries and treatment, is once again seeking financial

Kim Kardashian has esophagitis: What is it, when to see the doctor, and how is it different from esophageal cancer that killed her father?

Kim Kardashian revealed her esophagitis diagnosis during a reality show trailer. This condition involves inflammation of the esophagus, which is

Pak suicide blast: People dig rubble to rescue survivors - videos

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max out: Heres when Apple may launch iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2 and iPhone 18e

Apple has launched its 2026 fall lineup, including the iPhone 18 Pro series and foldable iPhone Duo. New AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12 mode

Gujarat Themis Biosyn completes acquisition of MicroBiopharm Japan Co.

Gujarat Themis Biosyn announced the completion of the acquisition of 100% equity shareholding in MicroBiopharm Japan Co. (MBJ), Japan, through Th

TRAI tightens anti-spam rules, brings AI-based detection, automated calls under framework

Under the amended regulations, telecom providers will identify and share numbers likely used for spam

Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders to Develop Rs.15,000 Cr Greenfield Shipyard in AP

Andhra Pradesh is committed to being at the forefront of this journey by leveraging its long coastline, strategic location and industrial ecosyst

Union Minister Scindia Praises Women

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlights womens tech skills at a drone event in Guna, promoting empowerment and rural development. Union Mi

Kuppams flowers now wilt by 8 a.m.: El Nio scorches Andhras flower basket, cuts output by 40%

It is September and the heat that came in March has not left Kuppams flower belt; flowering is four weeks late, blooms are smaller and lighter, a

Pakistan's violent extremism deepens amid policy implementation gaps: Report

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Sep 18 (IANS) Pakistan remains vulnerable to the persistent threat of violent extremism, which has shaken national secu

Sahyadri College launches ACIC to support startups in Coastal Karnataka

Sahyadri College launches ACIC Sahyadri to support grassroots innovators, entrepreneurs and startups across Coastal Karnataka.

NSEs mega IPO crosses full subscription mark with strong institutional demand

The National Stock Exchange of India's IPO saw full subscription on its second day. Strong demand from institutional investors drove the signific

Telangana launches urban climate atlas for climate risk planning

Hyderabad: Telangana has launched the Urban Climate Atlas, a digital map-based platform designed to help Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). It aims to un

Marathi film Gondhal selected as India's official entry for Oscars 2027

Marathi film Gondhal has been selected as Indias official entry for the Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars 2027.

Walgreens to set up Global Capability Centre in Chennai, create over 250 jobs in first year

The proposed GCC will focus on technology and business services

IDFC FIRST Bank removes forex markup across all credit cards

Customers current IDFC FIRST Bank credit card now comes with zero forex markup, with no conditions attached, bank says