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Hyderabad: Numaish 2027 needs this 30-year-old popcorn shop

Popcorn is usually treated as an afterthought, a mindless movie-theatre crunch or a basic microwave snack. In Hyderabad, however, a single local

Renukaswamy murder case accused bypassed rules to speak to his wife, warder assisted him: Prison officials

Prison authorities found that Pradosh had allegedly registered his wifes mobile number under another inmates name by falsely showing it as the nu

RPF-GRP team cracks theft case in Erode, recovers valuables

Hyderabad has a free reading haven with 16,000+ books

The lost art of sitting quietly with a book seems to be slowly disappearing in a world of endless scrolling, short videos and constant notificati

In graphs | Why private banks and foreign UPI apps stand to gain from the MDR charge

The Hindu analysed data from the NPCI to find out how much money can be made from the MDR charge on UPI transactions and who stands to gain the m

US Wants H-1B For Top Talent, Not Cheap Labour, Says Vice-President Vance

Anant Nag, Kannada actor, to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for contribution to Indian cinema

Anant Nag, Kannada actor, to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for contribution to Indian cinema.

Cabinet raises EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000; 51 lakh employees to benefit

The revision follows a 12-year gap and reflects sustained wage growth, rising incomes and continued expansion of formal employment, the governmen

Police complaint filed after KPCC chief defends Umar Khalid

Bengaluru: A police complaint has been filed against Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president BK Hariprasad following his remarks de

Naidu wants 5,000 Venkateswara temples in Andhra; Mauritius, New Zealand want theirs, he says

Reviewing TTD plans, the Chief Minister calls for integrating its hospitals, a net-zero Tirumala and Tirupati, and a skywalk linking the railway

Congress Demands Separate Column for OBC in Census at Ranchi March

Congress leaders in Ranchi marched to demand a separate column for OBC in the upcoming census, highlighting the need for accurate socio-economic

Datanomics: Remittances to India from Aus, Saudi cost double the UN target

India's remittance flows are rising, but high transfer costs and limited UPI links show the need for wider cross-border payment connectivity

Indian bonds rise on short covering before Fed decision

Indian government bonds saw gains as crude oil prices retreated from recent highs. Traders squared short positions before the Federal Reserve's a

Over 17K children Need Trauma Care After Nepal Glacier Floods, UNICEF Warns

UNICEF has warned that at least 17,000 children affected by the August26 glaciertriggered floods in Nepal urgently require mental health and psyc

Kauvery Hospital deploys clinical communication platform across its network

As Kauvery Hospital expands its network and clinical workforce, secure and reliable communication is becoming increasingly important to ensure se

Telangana Govt constitutes high-level committee to resolve controversy over Section 22A lands

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy traces origin of Section 22A, gives a detailed explanation on lands under part-B and the error which partly led t

'No question of rollback': Govt defends UPI charges as Rahul targets PM Modi

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Venice Film Festival 2026: Anuparna Roy and Lovers in the Blue Night turn escape into art

The 2025 Orizzonti Best Director, who has won the 2026 NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film in Venice, is rewriting who gets to be seen in Indian cin

Didn't Read Conditions Properly, Shot Selection Was Not At That Level, Says Rashid On T20I Series Defeat To India

Arun Jaitley Stadium: Afghanistan's premier leg-spinner Rashid Khan has admitted that his side were unable to read the conditions well in both T2

How tea, coffee, red meat and alcohol can affect absorption?

Oxford, Sep 16 (The Conversation) Most of us are used to hearing about the risks of not getting enough iron. Yet having too much iron in the body

Chhattisgarh Maoist attack: 10 convicts sentenced to death 13 years after massacre

Handpickd eyes Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune expansion, targets 3-5x growth

The fresh produce platform plans to scale its zero-inventory model into three more metros and is targeting three-fold to five-fold year-on-year g

Shah Rukh Khan enters Ambanis

Mumbai: Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at the Ambani residence on Monday night were a star-studded affair, with several Bollywood celebrities, inc

Gaza Building Collapse Kills 12, Nearly 100 Feared Trapped Amid War

At least 12 Palestinians, including five children, were killed when a sevenfloor wardamaged building collapsed overnight in the Tal alHawa distri

Taneira launches Pujo campaign tracing a daughters journey with the saree

The campaign follows a Bengali daughters relationship with the saree through different life stages, connecting family, tradition and the festival

Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka

Belagavi: A dispute over ancestral property ended in the brutal killing of a 67-year-old former soldier and his 26-year-old daughter at a gram pa

Fed watch freezes Dalal Street; Nifty ekes out modest gains after brutal sell-off

The Nifty 50 closed at 23,217.60, up 99 points, while the BSE Sensex ended at 74,336.45, gaining 332.63 points

Food safety violations at Bahar Biryani Cafe, 50 kg meat seized

Hyderabad: Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TGSAFE) on Wednesday, September 16, raided Bahar Biryani Cafe in Hyderabad

RBI absorbs 2.9 lakh crore to suck excess liquidity

The latest operation comes against the backdrop of surplus liquidity in the banking system, which has crossed 9 lakh crore.

India Expresses Deep Concern After Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Near Mecca

Future City Police Begin Second Batch of 5-Day Training on AI, Modern Policing

The programme is designed to provide robust and practical training on new digital tools, various software applications, Artificial Intelligence a

10 unconventional paneer dishes from across India

Rohit Saraf Discusses Violence and Change in The Revolutionaries

Actor Rohit Saraf shares his views on violence and societal change while promoting his series The Revolutionaries. Rohit Saraf Discusses Violence

Empower India to acquire Valiance Engineers in all-equity transaction

Transaction to be structured as a 100% non-cash share swap via the preferential allotment of fresh equity shares of Empower India

India Declares Shahzad Bhatti Network Terrorist Group Under UAPA

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially declared the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) a terrorist organisation under the Unl

Heat stress cost India $9 per tonne of CO2 in lost labour productivity in 2025

India experienced significant labour productivity losses due to heat stress in 2025. A study revealed that each tonne of carbon dioxide emitted c

Vegetarian policyholder denied Rs 1 lakh mediclaim after stroke; insurer said his diet led to B12 deficiency behind the illness; court orders company to pay him Rs 1.1 lakh

An Ahmedabad district consumer commission has ordered New India Assurance to pay a Rs 1.06 lakh mediclaim it had denied after blaming the policyh

UPI MDR: Retailers, clothing manufacturers flag impact of 0.4% charge on MSMEs

Industry bodies said the additional transaction cost could put pressure on retailers already operating on thin margins during the festive sales p

Chandigarh Court Postpones Hearing on Gurpreet Kaurs Defamation Case Until October 17

The Chandigarh court has postponed the hearing on Gurpreet Kaurs defamation complaint against several political figures until October 17. Chandig

Asiad 2026: BFI clears direct Worlds route for Asian Games medallists

The BFI's four-stage pathway will then move through the Asian Qualifier in China and two World Qualifying Tournaments in 2028

ZOYA Jewels TIFF moment with Penlope Cruz

Penlope Cruzs appearance marks a rare instance of Indian jewellery house securing placement on a major international film festival red carpet, ty

Women's Premier League 2027 dates locked in from January 14 to February 7

The Women's Premier Leaguefifth edition is scheduled for January 14 to February 7, 2027. This tournament will precede the Women's Champions Troph

Nandyal MP Byreddy Shabari says NDA government giving priority to skill development, jobs for youth

Inaugurating a youth conference in Nandyal, the MP says industries are changing Rayalaseemas face and investments will bring thousands of jobs

Assam CM Urges People To Light Ashirwad Ka Diya For PM Modi

Month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan to begin on Modis birthday

CBSE announces special Class 12 re-exams for Gulf, Iran students

Indias Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct special Class 12 examinations for eligible students in six Gulf countries and Ira

India, Pakistan warships collide at sea, adding to tensions

A Pakistani warship collides with an Indian naval vessel in international waters in the northern Arabian Sea on Tuesday evening

Fortis moves SC against HC forensic audit order in company transactions

Fortis challenges forensic audit order in Supreme Court over alleged asset erosion during Daiichi Sankyo enforcement proceedings

The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 release date confirmed: Will Sunil Grover return along with Archana Puran Singh, Navjot Singh Sidhu and others?

The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 is set to premiere on Netflix, with new episodes releasing every Saturday. Kapil Sharma returns with familia

Gita Panchamrit: Bringing the Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita Into Everyday Life

The Gita Panchamrit is an invitation to let these five teachings shape the way one actually thinks and responds, not just the way one speaks abou

India's bench strength and Naveen-ul-Haq's match-fitness in focus for final T20I

Despite having Farooqi in the XI, Afghanistan did not use him with the new ball. Could Naveen's return add heft to their seam attack?

iBomma Ravi moves court to unfreeze Rs 3 crore in bank accounts

Hyderabad:Emmadi Ravi, the alleged operator of the movie piracy website iBomma, has approached a court here seeking the release of roughly Rs 3 c

Demolish dangerous buildings in Thrissur without delay, Kerala State Human Rights Commission tells city Corporation

According to the Thrissur Corporations report, 15 buildings have been identified for immediate demolition. The commission directs the Corporation

EU chief pitches 'associate member' status for Canada

Canadian PM Mark Carney has been pursuing closer ties with the European Union, as both seek to pivot away from a hostile United States under Pres

PhonePe CEO Assures No Charges for UPI Users Under New MDR Framework

PhonePes CEO confirms no fees for UPI users under the new Merchant Discount Rate, ensuring sustainable digital payments in India. PhonePe CEO Ass

India voices concern over attempted drone attack on Mecca

The drone, intercepted on September 15 was the second Houthi attempt to target Mecca after a ballistic missile launch in July 2017, spokesperson

'Modinomics' basis of India's rapid economic growth, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic vision. He stated that Modinomics has fostered India's rapid econo

Centre Denies Foreign Pressure Behind New UPI Merchant Fees

The Centre on Wednesday rejected claims that the introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments was driven by foreign influence,

Kerala Startup Mission joins national initiative to promote ST-led startups

The partnership is aimed at providing structured capacity-building, mentorship, market linkages and investment-readiness support to ST-led enterp

How to Think about Retirement If You Are in Your 20s and Hate the Word

Starting early can turn modest investments into long-term financial autonomy, providing the freedom to change jobs, take a sabbatical or pursue a

Bihar Faces Dual Crisis: Floods and Drought Impacting Farmers, Says Devesh Chandra Thakur

Bihar is grappling with both floods and droughts, prompting calls for a comprehensive assessment of the impact on farmers, says Devesh Chandra Th

R&B Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy relaunches 2-crore indoor stadium works in Banaganapalle

Officials told to finish the stadium in four months; Minister says he put 1.48 crore of his own money into a shaadikhana for which the government

Asiad 2026: Captain Pushpa Rana backs India to defend women's kabaddi gold

India's women's team will begin its campaign against Bangladesh on September 21 before taking on Iran and Japan in Group A

EU offers Canada associate membership amid trade war with Trump

Impact Player rule under consideration; IPL auction to take place in India, confirms Arun Dhumal

The IPL 2027 player auction is set to return to India after the recent practice of conducting the event overseas. The decision was taken at the G

Govt Asks Cab Aggregators To Remove Advance Tipping Option: Khare

Khare noted that tipping is completely voluntary, and it should be left to the discretion of the consumers after they have taken the ride.

Will Resolve Issues Related To LB Nagar Lands Under GO No 118: Revanth

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy assured the residents of LB Nagar that their issue pertaining to GO No. 118 would soon be resolved.

Academic Freedom in India 'Severely Restricted', Campus Discourse Stifled: Study

According to the 2026 Academic Freedom Index (AFI), academic freedom declined significantly in 50 of the 179 countries analysed over the past dec

Open is the word: Juspays Ishan Sharma on population-scale payments, agentic payments and building from India for the world

In an exclusive interview with The Economic Times at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Juspays Ishan Sharma reflected on 12 years of solving payments

Lucknow woman dragged on, run over after confronting cheating boyfriend | VIDEO

A shocking scene has emerged from Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, where a young woman jumped on her boyfriend's car bonnet following an argument. The CCTV

Nagaon bypoll: Ajmal confident of AIUDF win, takes aim at BJP-Congress

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 16 (IANS) All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief, Badruddin Ajmal, has expressed confidence that his party

Sameer Anjaan on Arijit Singhs exit from industry: He wasnt getting a variety of songs

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan has shared his opinion on the exit of superstar singer Arijit Singh from the

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 87.18 feet

School Assembly News Headlines, September 17, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: India's ambassador held discussions with Nepal's foreign minister to enhance their bilateral relations. Meanwhile

VFS Global opens South Korea Visa application centre in New Delhi

The expansion brings VFS Globals total South Korea visa processing network to nine centres across six countries

Kerala agri university to transfer chocolate-making technology to farmer group

The technology transfer was undertaken to enhance the value of cocoa farmers produce and promote cocoa-based entrepreneurial activities

Indian Womens Hockey Team Gears Up for Asian Games After World Cup Success, Says Coach Marijne

After a strong World Cup performance, Indias womens hockey team is confident heading into the Asian Games, aiming for Olympic qualification. Indi

IndusInd Bank expands HYROX India tie-up to Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Noida

IndusInd Bank customers to get cashback offers and race-day benefits including priority check-in, dedicated access lanes and curated on-ground ex

US Russia sanctions bill casts shadow on India as region shifts

US Russia sanctions bill casts shadow on India as region shifts

Isha Rikhi talks to Kanika Mann about separation in BB20, claims she was cheated on 'emotionally, physically'

Isha Rikhi has opened up about her past relationship in the latest episode of Bigg Boss 20. While talking to fellow contestant Kanika Mann, the a

Did Xi Jinping Suffer A Stroke In India? Is There Truth In The Claims? What We Know, So Far

A claim about Chinese President Xi Jinping's health has gone viral online following his visit to India for the BRICS summit, with a post on X all

Psychology says people who keep searching for the AC and TV remote may be making this tiny memory mistake

For many people, constantly losing the remote has a much simpler explanation. The brain is more likely to remember information that receives mean

Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth Begins 3-Day Russia Visit To Strengthen Defence Cooperation, Military Ties

Fact-Finding Team to Inspect KCR's Erravalli Farmhouse: Revanth Reddy

Team must complete the inquiry in 30 days to know whether KCR has a 700-acre farmhouse and the extent of government land in it: CM

Keralam steps up push to fast-track flagship projects, attract investments

The Chief Minister says that the support of the Malayali diaspora could be leveraged, particularly for income-generating projects

Rajinikanth's 'Dharman' director Ashwath Marimuthu drops important update on film; shares BTS video clip from film's sets!

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) Director Ashwath Marimuthu, who is now directing Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's next film 'Dharman', on Wedn

Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 60 small-scale miners

A gold mine collapsed in Sudans West Kordofan, killing at least 60 small-scale miners, while many others remain missing and are feared dead, surv

BJP Lawmaker Defends Uniform Civil Code Against Owaisis Criticism

BJPs Rajendra Maurya supports the Uniform Civil Code, emphasizing equal rights for all citizens amid Owaisis criticisms. BJP Lawmaker Defends Uni