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Kanipakam temple gears up for 21-day annual Brahmotsavams

The annual Brahmotsavams, which will be held from September 14 to October 4, will feature a series of traditional rituals, Vahana Sevas and proce

94 kg of banned tobacco products seized in Nagapattinam, two arrested

TGSRTC to run special buses for Khairatabad, Balapur Ganesh

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) will be operating special buses to the Khairatabad and Balapur Ganesh pandals

CPI(M) urges Centre to announce 1 lakh crore package for drought-hit farmers in Andhra Pradesh

The State has suffered crop losses of 5.40 lakh crore, says party State secretary Srinivasa Rao, demanding that drought-affected mandals be decla

Pawan Kalyan thanks Kerala for hospitality during treatment

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister says his stay was marked by healing, peace and memorable experiences; Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan w

Iranian Foreign Minister holds separate meeting with Kashmiri leaders; Mirwaiz bats for dialogue over war

At meeting on sidelines of BRICS Summit, Kashmir leaders express solidarity with Iran and call for diplomacy and peaceful resolution of disputes

Iran Prez Pezeshkian slams West over sanctions' impact on global welfare

BRICS must expand trade in national currencies and work towards an inclusive global economic framework as excessive dependence on existing financ

Belagavi airport to get four-lane road

The existing road will be widened into a four-lane road and there is minimal need for land acquisition. We will expedite the land acquisition pro

Red sanders smugglers ram forest patrol vehicle during high-speed chase, four injured

Jaandaar takes the S.A. Poonawalla Million

Left parties to fight TN bypolls independently, to continue support to TVK govt

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 13 (IANS) The Left parties have decided to contest the upcoming Assembly bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram indep

Telangana Health Minister opens robotic surgery workshop at TIMS

Hyderabad: Telangana Health Minister C Damodar Raja Narsimha inaugurated a state-of-the-art robotic surgery workshop at Telangana Institute of Me

Brics labour initiatives may aid cross-border hiring, remote work: Industry

Industry says Brics initiatives on skills forecasting, remote employment and worker mobility could improve skills alignment and expand access to

INS Kulish Arrives at Cambodia

The Indian Navy ship INS Kulish docked at Ream Naval Base in Cambodia on Saturday, marking the latest stop in the Eastern Fleets ongoing operatio

Dasara queue-line works begin at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada

Works launched after Vighneswara puja; EO directs officials to complete queue lines, barricades and other arrangements on time

'Doing politics over menu': Kiren Rijiju vs Rahul Gandhi over all vegetarian menu at BRICS gala dinner

A row erupted over the menu at the BRICS gala dinner on Saturday, with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday taking a veiled dig at the government o

Yadgir: Seven arrested for illegally poaching wild animals

Burnt remains of two hunted peacocks, two live turtles, and 12 live crabs seized; authorities confiscate six country-made guns and ammunition fro

Tanvi Patri wins U17 title at Badminton Asia Junior Cships in China

Digital Desk | Chengdu, September 13 (IANS) Fifteen-year-old Tanvi Patri clinched the girls singles U17 title at the Badminton Asia U17 & U15 Jun

BRICS Summit Day 2: PM Modi addresses global leaders Xi Jinping, Putin and Pezeshkian at open session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host discussions on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russi

Vijay Flags Off Ajith Kumars Race at Silverstone; Trisha Krishnan Joins From Grandstands

Vijay attended the event as a special guest of honour and waved the ceremonial green flag to start the 44-car grid

Xi Jinping skips PM Modi's BRICS gala dinner over fatigue, departs Delhi after summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi, with sources attributing his absence to trave

India has done a great job in hosting BRICS summit, says UAE

The UAE's BRICS Sherpa praised India's successful chairship of the 18th Summit. Leaders unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, addressing

School Holiday Tomorrow, September 14, 2026: Are schools closed due to heavy rain? check state-wise updates

School Holiday: On September 14, 2026, school holiday policies for Ganesh Chaturthi exhibit notable differences between various states in India.

Xi Jinping Calls for BRICS to Emerge as Four Leading Powers

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasizes BRICS role in global stability and cooperation during the 18th summit in New Delhi. Xi Jinping Calls for

Gold, Silver Rate Today, September 13: Check latest prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and other cities

Gold and silver prices remained largely stable in India on September 13, 2026. The latest rates put gold at 1,53,250 per 10 grams and silver at 2

Mirwaiz: Meeting Iranian President Was Act Of Solidarity With J&K People

Hurriyat Chairman Says Delegation Urged Restraint, Dialogue And Unity Amid West Asia Conflict

Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan's Haiwaan flops, Hanuman Ansh inches closer to Rs 250 crore

Akshay Kumar's recent box-office struggles have continued despite a few films posting substantial collections. While Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To

IBBI Proposes Changes in Norms Governing Insolvency Resolution Process

In its new plan, IBBI wants to make valuation of a personal guarantor's assets mandatory during the resolution process, as well as put in place t

Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses TVK-led Tamil Nadu government of failing to address power cuts, price rise

In the history of Tamil Nadu, we have never seen such an uncivilised and a dummy Chief Minister [C. Joseph Vijay], charged the DMK leader and for

WoW Forever announced at BlizzCon 2026: Blizzard brings Classic WoW back with new zones, 1,000 quests, raids and a new race

WoW Forever launches on November 4, 2026, as Blizzard introduces its new Classic WoW experience with more than 1,000 quests, new zones, dungeons,

Week After Doda Encounter, Security Forces Recover Body of Pakistani JeM Terrorist from Seoj Dhar

A week after a fierce encounter in Doda, security forces recovered the decomposed body of a Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist from the high-al

Akanksha unfollows ex- husband Gaurav Khanna, removes pics amid Rs 10 crore alimony claim

Akanksha Chamola has responded to reports that she demanded Rs 10 crore in alimony from ex-husband Gaurav Khanna. She has unfollowed Gaurav on In

Tanvi Patra Clinches Under-17 Title at Badminton Asia Junior Championship

Tanvi Patra wins the Under-17 singles title at the Badminton Asia Junior Championship, defeating Shaina Manimuthu in a thrilling final. Tanvi Pat

SuratUdaipur Vande Bharat Gets Railway Board Approval, Eight-Coach Train To Cover 690 Km In Seven And A Half Hours

India, Vietnam discuss strengthening Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) India and Vietnam on Sunday held discussions on strengthening the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partne

Diljit Dosanjh brings Punjabi pride to Wembley with free turban wrapping for fans

Diljit Dosanjh made history as the first Punjabi artist to headline Wembley Stadium, where fans were offered free turban-wrapping services during

In Trinamool vs Trinamool, A Final Submission Notice To Mamata Banerjee

To settle the tug-of-war, the Election Commission has held meetings with representatives from both sides in New Delhi.

Modi-Xi's Ukraine offer to Putin, strong message to West & new Brics playbook: Key outcomes of summit

Anantnag Police Intensifies Drug Crackdown, Arrests 16 Suspects, Including 17-Year NDPS Absconder

Anantnag Police intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, conducting a cordon-and-search operation at 20 locations in Waghama and picking up

Traders back Sebi's CAS revamp, favour gradual move to blended VWAP

On timings, Sebi has proposed either extending continuous trading to 3:30 pm with CAS and derivatives trading till 3:45 pm, or an earlier window

Ladakh Launches Major Tso Kar Lake Revival Project

Glacier Meltwater To Be Channelled Into Shrinking High-Altitude Lake

Kuki Woman Killed; Husband And Son Injured in Firing in Manipurs Tamenglong

Security sources at Imphal said that the attack occurred around 4 a.m. at the residence in the predominantly Kuki village located near National H

PM Modi, Kazakh President reaffirm commitment to further strengthen strategic partnership

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met on Sunday on the sidel

Border security: Anti-drone technology enables heroin smuggling decline in Punjab

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 13 (IANS) The Punjab Police said on Sunday that the multi-layered response to counter drone-based narcotic smuggli

Charli XCX addresses backlash on short leg of her European tour

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Sep 13 (IANS) British singer-songwriter Charli XCX, who recently announced her Music, Fashion, Film tour in the UK an

7 men arrested for hunting peacocks in Karnataka

Yadgir: Seven men have been arrested after the Regional Forest Department allegedly caught them hunting peacocks in the Baggalumadu forest area n

BRICS Summit Strengthens Indias Stance on Terrorism and Defense Cooperation

The BRICS summit saw India condemning terrorism and enhancing defense ties with Russia, marking a significant diplomatic achievement. BRICS Summi

UCC to be rolled out across NDA states before 2029, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in all 21 NDA-ruled states before 2029. Speaking a

BRICS Summit Sends Strong Message Against Terrorism, Says Defense Expert

At the BRICS Summit, India condemned the Pahalgam attack, emphasizing its stance against terrorism, according to defense expert P.K. Sehgal. BRIC

'One district, one mafia to One District, One Product': Rajnath Singh says Yogi Adityanath govt changed UP

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded Uttar Pradesh's transformation under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He noted the state's shift from insecu

Sayani Gupta reacts to Aasmani getting clean chit in copyright infringement

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Actress Sayani Gupta, whose directorial debut, Aasmani was clouded with allegations of similarities with Pra

Odisha Hands Over 7,000 Acres For Adani-IRH Aluminium Project

$11.5-Billion Integrated Complex To Be Developed Across Sundargarh And Rayagada

Anahat Singhs Journey Ends at Qatar Classic Squash Tournament

Indian squash player Anahat Singh exits the Qatar Classic after a tough match against Belgiums Tinne Gillis, despite a strong performance. Anahat

Weaponisation of critical minerals, tech can hurt progress: Modi warns amid Chinas curbs at BRICS

PM Modi held 15 bilaterals on sidelines of Brics in 3-day diplomatic marathon

TNEB Procures Additional 2,000 Mw Power to Ensure Uninterrupted Supply Across State

An official release here on Sunday said that the state will be currently free from power deficits, maintaining a stable power supply for all cons

The Inspiring Journey of Suryakumar Yadav: From Domestic Cricket to World Champion Captain

Suryakumar Yadavs remarkable rise from domestic cricket to leading India in T20 World Cup showcases his talent and determination. The Inspiring J

Missing Fisherman Found Dead in Rayagada Dam

The disappearance of a 45-year-old man who went missing while fishing in the Minajhola River ended in sorrow as search teams recovered his body n

CRPF constable found dead at residence in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable was found dead at his residence in Hyderabads Borabanda area on Saturday, September 12

Nepal flood leads to estimated $4.7 bn recovery and reconstruction needs: govt report

Recovery needs include reconstruction as well as disaster-risk reduction and resilience measures, Nepals National Disaster Risk Reduction and Man

India vs Sri Lanka Womens Asia Cup 2026 Final: When and where to watch, live streaming, playing XI, weather and pitch report

The Womens Asia Cup 2026 final will see India Women take on Sri Lanka Women, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur determined to cap off an impressive to

Aviation minister Naidu outlines larger transformation plan for Chennai Airport

The plan includes Terminal 5 to take the total annual capacity to 55 million in future

Meeting Between Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi Sparks Optimism for China-India Relations

The recent meeting between Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi is seen as a pivotal step towards improving China-India relations, experts suggest. Meeti

Deepinder Goyal partners with Art of Living for Temple

The partnership will study the effects of meditation through Entropy, a biomarker of Temple.

Uniform Civil Code to be implemented in all 21 NDA-ruled states before 2029: Amit Shah

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before 2029, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said add

Brics Summit: Russian President Putin proposes new insurance mechanism

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed a new insurance mechanism and a collaborative initiative for the grain market among the BRICS

Rahul Could Be Vice-Captain For Windies ODIs; Pant vs Jurel For 2nd Wicketkeeper's Slot

India, to be led by Shubman Gill, will start the ODI campaign against the Caribbeans from Thiruvananthapuram while the remaining two matches will

Baragada College Principal Arrested for Sexually Harassing Class 10 Student

A shocking case of sexual harassment has emerged from Baragada district, Odisha, where a private college principal was arrested for allegedly ass

Amit Shah vows to implement UCC in all 21 NDA-ruled states before 2029

Modi era shifted India from corruption, casteism, dynastic politics to politics of performance: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated India has entered a new era of performance politics. He said corruption, casteism, and dynastic politics hav

Fire breaks out at godown in Delhis Dallupura, black smoke visible across city

Fifteen fire units were deployed, and the blaze was brought under control by 1.50 p.m. Six people from an adjacent house were injured in the inci

Brics shared satellite system can cut space debris, costs, say experts

Experts say a shared BRICS satellite constellation with common Earth observation and a risk and revenue model could lower data costs and help red

Man held for drug peddling in Hyderabad, 580 grams of ganja seized

Hyderabad: The State Task Force (STF) personnel of the Prohibition and Excise Department on Sunday, September 13, arrested a 38-year-old man for

Pezeshkian denies Iran-Saudi war, calls US, Israel terrorists

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has denied that Iran is at war with Saudi Arabia following a drone strike on the kingdoms East-West oil pipel

CM Revanth hails contributions of Arya Vysyas, assures support

Hyderabad: Hailing the contributions of Arya Vysyas to various spheres of society, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday, September

ABVP Unveils Manifesto for Delhi University Elections, Focuses on Housing and Student Safety

ABVPs manifesto for Delhi University elections emphasizes housing, womens safety, and improved education. Key candidates announced. ABVP Unveils

Rapido driver demands Rs 18k to return stolen Samsung S24 Ultra

Bengaluru: A Rapido driver in Bengaluru reportedly stole a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra from a passenger during a ride and later demanded Rs 18,000 t

C-CAMP selects 15 bioscience startups for its National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition

The National National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition now in its ninth edition has seen startups from the previous editions raising more than $1

Indias semiconductor sector attracts $1.4 billion in funding across 281 companies

India's semiconductor sector has attracted $1.4 billion in equity funding across many companies. Nearly half of this investment occurred since 20

India, Uzbekistan discuss strengthening economic, financial cooperation in key areas

The two sides exchange views on areas of mutual interest and exploring avenues to further strengthen economic and financial ties

India's semiconductor sector draws $1.4 bn funding, half of it since 2025

India is home to 3,557 companies in the sector, of which 142 have raised equity funding, out of 281 funded companies

Tamil Nadu byelections: AIADMK namescandidates for Madurantakam, Dharapuram constituencies

The AIADMK named formerMLA Kanitha Sampath as its candidate for Madurantakam (Chengalpattu district) and K. Bhanumathi for Dharapuram (Tiruppur d

Rahul Gandhi Criticises BRICS Gala Dinner Menu:

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the BRICS Summit gala dinner menu hosted in New Delhi, pointing out that the spread offered to visit

Five Arrested in Kidnapping and Assault Case Involving Jharkhand MLAs Son

Five suspects have been arrested in Ranchi for the kidnapping and assault of Saurabh Kumar, son of MLA Janardan Paswan. Five Arrested in Kidnappi

Pakistan PM Sharif to meet Trump on Sept 23 during UNGA in New York

American Airlines passenger strips, behaves indecently on flight to Miami International Airport: What happened on AA1779 and why police were waiting at the gate

An American Airlines passenger reportedly stripped during Flight AA1779 from Baltimore to Miami, prompting the crew to alert airline operations a

BRICS Business Entities Advocate for Enhanced Womens Entrepreneurship and Investment Collaboration

BRICS organizations emphasize the need for increased opportunities for women entrepreneurs to boost economic growth and collaboration. BRICS Busi

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