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Iran war is driving clean energy development, it's not enough to help the planet, yet

When the US and Israel launched the war in February, some backers of renewables opined it could drive a green transition as oil and gas prices sp

Kader Attia to unveil curatorial vision for seventh edition of Kochi Muziris Biennale on November 14

The noted Algerian-French artist has initiated site visits and conversations in Kochi ahead of the next edition of the international art event, s

In Kalaburagi, Siddaramaiahs statue installed in the night, removed the next morning

452 guest lecturers get notices over suspected fake PhDs

The department has instructed principals of the respective colleges to obtain written statements or explanations from the candidates concerned, a

New underpass to ease traffic, improve U-turn efficiency at My Home Avatar Junction handling 33,000 vehicles in morning rush

Traffic police hope to eventually make the busy junction waiting-free, with additional U-turn arrangements planned to separate conflicting vehicl

Jagga Reddy lauds advocate on padayatra seeking Rahul as PM

Hyderabad: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) working president Jagga Reddy on Thursday, September 17, lauded Venkateshwarulu, an advoca

Officially declared dead in Odisha, 2,487 workers come alive, authenticate Aadhaar to avail ration

Medical officers issued death certificates for construction workers who were still alive to allow their nominees to get over 15 crore assistance

PSU general insurers swing to 10,051-crore loss as solvency ratio deteriorate

Three of four state-run general insurers reported negative solvency ratios in FY26; combined underwriting loss widened sharply, GIC data show

Vande Mataram row deepens as leaders clash over full rendition

Bengaluru: The dispute over the singing of Vande Mataram at government and public programmes has escalated in Karnataka, with Kannada and Culture

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation demolishes 16 unauthorised constructions on September 17

Delhi plans AI-based traffic audit of 420 km roads in South Delhi

The proposed study will examine traffic hotspots, road safety, public transport and last-mile connectivity to identify targeted infrastructure im

Odisha Chief Secy Reviews Flagship Schemes with Collectors, Flags Land Bottlenecks and Last-mile Delivery

On Sept 17, 2026, Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg reviewed departmental schemes with all Collectors at Lok Seva Bhawan, focusing on urban water p

Migrants robbed of valuables worth lakhs at rented house in Kochi

Two arrested on charges of rape

Zee focuses on content, digital profitability, monetisation: Punit Goenka

Zee is strengthening its content strategy and monetisation while building new growth engines across micro dramas, kids' content and live entertai

Will work from the grassroots level to strengthen Congress: Kishan Hegde Kolkebail

The newly appointed Udupi District Congress Committee president promises to go door-to-door to respond to workers

Thermal power contracts to attract 2.4 trn amid RE constraints: Report

States awarded 18.2 GW of fresh thermal capacity in FY25 and FY26, entailing an estimated Rs 2.3-2.4 lakh crore in committed capital, according t

Academic freedom severely restricted in India: Scholars at Risk

Hyderabad: Academic freedom in India was severely restricted between July 2025 and June 2026, according to a Free to Think report by Scholars at

VVCE celebrates contributions of teachers and engineers

Article 371(J) has opened new opportunities for Kalyana Karnataka: Raghumurthy

Water supply to Sabarimala faces tariff hurdle ahead of season

Schoolteachers union to take out protest march in Keralam

Demands include reversal of the States educational policies that align with the communal policies of the Union government

Centre proposes CCTV surveillance in pharmacies to check unauthorised sales

Draft rules require CCTV surveillance for prescription drug sales at licensed premises and mandate that recordings be preserved for a minimum per

Case over allegations of Keralam CMs second marriage: city police start investigation

The FIR cites multiple charges, including forgery and defamation, as authorities try to verify the authenticity of documents related to the suppo

Jindal Supreme IPO Day 2: Issue subscribed 31.50 times

Jindal Supremes 125-crore IPO receives bids for 29,60,44,868 shares against 93,99,600 shares on offer

Kuki-Zo Council warns of full-fledged agitation if Centre fails to address demands by October 10

The organisation accuses the National Investigation Agency of selective operations against the community

CBFC asks for action against proposed screening of Umar Khalid documentary at IIIT Hyderabad

Public screening of a documentary film that has not been certified by the CBFC is a violation of the Cinematograph Act, says the film certifying

CBSE school arts fest begins in Palakkad

4,000-odd students from 73 CBSE schools across the district are taking part in the three-day festival

Modi taking India towards the league of developed nations, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

Extolling the Prime Ministers 25 years in public service, the Chief Minister says that under his leadership 25 crore people have come out of pove

Secunderabad: Grudge over missing son

Hyderabad:Police have arrested a man for allegedly murdering another man in Secunderabads Mylargadda area over a financial dispute involving the

Pathanamthitta draws up plan to prevent disaster damage

Delhi SIR: SC to hear plea seeking disclosure of notices, flagging reasons

Petitioners seek a searchable database of electors served notices and disclosure of the criteria used to flag records for 'No Mapping' and 'Logic

Rs 11 Product With Rs 325 MRP: Tukaram Mundhe Flags 2,841% Medical Consumable Mark-Up

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has flagged steep gaps between procurement prices and MRPs of essential hospital consumables.

CIAL to unveil development master plan for next 25 years

The plan to cover development across airside, terminal, cargo, landside, connectivity, utilities, commercial expansion and sustainability, while

Police summon former Thodupuzha municipal chairman for questioning over drug abuse suspicion

TNAU begins Ph.D. admissions for 2026-27

Those in the final year/final semester of their postgraduate programme are also eligible to apply; they should upload mark sheets of all the comp

Puravankara secures 2,600 cr redevelopment rights in Mumbai's Goregaon

Spread across 4.68 acres in Goregaon West, the project has a developable potential of about 1.05 million sq ft and marks Puravankara's eighth Mum

Chief Minister launches 1,917 crore worth of development works for Kalyana Karnataka

Kalaburagi accounted for the highest share, with 223 works worth 1,105.63 crore, followed by Koppal with 293 works worth 258.03 crore, and Raichu

Apple charters two freighter aircrafts from Chennai to US to ferry iPhones

While the sources could not identify the models of the phones, electronics industry sources said that Apple is making the new iPhone 18 Pro model

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Scarcity of Aavin milk in Salem forces public to buy milk from private dairies

Prescription or not? At neighbourhood medical stores, consumers say rules are not always followed

Cyble and Cyber Security Council of UAE Sign MOU to Strengthen National Threat Intelligence Capabilities

Cyble and Cyber Security Council of UAE Sign MOU to Strengthen National Threat Intelligence Capabilities

Six companies make record stock market debut in a day, five end higher

Five of the six companies ended above their issue prices, led by Karamtara Engineering, as a record number of mainboard firms listed on the stock

Interstate drug trafficking network busted, claims NCB Kochi unit

A total of 33.1 grams of suspected cocaine seized as part of the operation

Varmora Granito sets 148 cap for IPO opening September 22

The IPO includes a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to 3,200 million and a sale of up to 26,217,634 shares by existing investor Katsura Inve

Manapparai milk society increases sale price of milk by 5 a litre

A-One Steels India to launch 405-crore IPO on September 24

The price band has been set at 385405 per share, with a minimum bid lot of 37 equity shares

High freight costs weigh on Indian poultry exports

Shipments on gradual recovery path; Exporters seek govt support to bring down freight costs, increase sailings

H-1B Shock? Why Indian IT Companies Arent as Dependent on US Visas as You Think

Markets steady after Fed rate hike; indices show mixed trend

Indian equities showed resilience amid global uncertainty, with broader markets outperforming as investors weighed currency pressure, crude price

Putin bankrolled this war, today that ends: US House passes Lindsey Grahams Russia Sanctions bill

Healthcare industry divided over Maharashtra FDA's medical device pricing

Industry bodies back greater scrutiny of medical device pricing but differ on how gaps between hospital procurement costs and prices charged to p

No Vaibhav Sooryavanshi again; Shreyas Iyer makes one big change for 3rd T20I

Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran won the toss and opted to field against India in the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi

Swachhata Hi Seva campaign launched across Mysuru division

Swachhata Hi Seva campaign launched across Mysuru division

EPFO wage ceiling of 25,000 too little, too late, says AITUC

The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) demands that the ceiling be raised to 30,000 to include deserving sections of employees

EPFO wage ceiling of 25,000 too little, too late, says AITUC

The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) demands that the ceiling be raised to 30,000 to include deserving sections of employees

Maoist Leader Asim Mandal Arrested After 15 Years on the Run

Asim Mandal, a wanted Maoist leader, has been captured in Kolkata after evading authorities for 15 years, marking a significant law enforcement s

Litigant cannot lose right to appeal over tribunal's e-filing glitch: SC

The Supreme Court said the period during which the tribunal's filing system was non-functional could be excluded while calculating the statutory

Mosquito control drive launched to prevent spread of dengue in Tiruchi

Mosquito control drive launched to prevent spread of dengue in Tiruchi

Director of Health Services appointed in Keralam

Hyderabad man sentenced to life imprisonment for murder

Hyderabad:The Nampally court on Thursday, September 17, sentenced a 37-year-old man to life imprisonment for committing a murder in 2020, along w

Vijayawada temple offers silk robes to Kanipakam temple for Brahmotsavams

Vijayawada temple offers silk robes to Kanipakam temple for Brahmotsavams

Hindustan Zinc adds 32 million tonnes of gross ore resources and reserves in FY26

Hindustan Zinc completes 464.32 kilometres of exploration drilling during the year, with over 88% of drill holes intersecting mineralisation

In the 1940s, a few snakes arrived in Guam hidden in military cargo; decades later, nine of the islands 11 native forest bird species were gone

Government bodies are collaborating with local citizen scientists in a proactive approach towards snake removal on Guam. This program's aim is to

Once allies, now rivals: Decoding deepening fault lines between Akhilesh & Jayant

Akhilesh Yadav and Jayant Choudhary's political exchanges have become increasingly bitter and personal. Jayant Choudhary strongly criticized Akhi

Bigger homes gain favour as Indian buyers move higher up the price ladder

Anarock survey shows 3BHKs account for 48% of buyer preferences, while demand is increasingly shifting towards homes priced between Rs 90 lakh an

Bengaluru Metro inducts first Titagarh-CRRC train on Green Line

Bengaluru Metro inducts first Titagarh-CRRC train on Green Line

EU curbs fail to dent Indias steel push: 80% exports retain FTA benefits

The EU has since July 2026 implemented an amended quota-based system for certain steel imports that drastically cut country-wise quotas in a bid

EU curbs fail to dent Indias steel push: 80% exports retain FTA benefits

The EU has since July 2026 implemented an amended quota-based system for certain steel imports that drastically cut country-wise quotas in a bid

Service with a smile campaign launched at Tiruchi airport to improve passenger experience

It will focus on strengthening passenger facilitation, service quality, safety, cleanliness and courtesy with the objective of making passengers

Service with a smile campaign launched at Tiruchi airport to improve passenger experience

It will focus on strengthening passenger facilitation, service quality, safety, cleanliness and courtesy with the objective of making passengers

Afghanistan Wins Toss, Elects to Bowl First Against India in Third T20

Afghanistans captain Ibrahim Zadran opts to bowl first in the third T20 against India at Arun Jaitley Stadium, making key team changes. Afghanist

China asks Iran to rein in Houthis; why Beijing has stepped in now

China has asked Iran to influence Yemen's Houthis to de-escalate regional tensions. This appeal follows Saudi Arabia's request for Beijing's assi

COVID-19 assistance to families: 9.96 crore sanctioned

Houthi drone debris kills one, injures two in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: A Yemeni resident was killed and two people were injured in Saudi Arabias Taif Governorate on Thursday, September 17, after debris from a

Coal Ministry launches 16th round of commercial mine auctions

The 16th round offers 25 coal blocks across Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana and

SCoR launches cleanliness drives to promote environmental sanitation

SCoR launches cleanliness drives to promote environmental sanitation

Comprehensive master plan for development of hospitals in capital city

Infrastructure Kerala Limited (INKEL) has been entrusted with the task of preparing the master plan

Comprehensive master plan for development of hospitals in capital city

Infrastructure Kerala Limited (INKEL) has been entrusted with the task of preparing the master plan

Frequent water supply disruptions hit life in Kochi amid summer-like conditions

Multiple incidents of pipe bursts reported in the city and neighbouring municipalities over the past month; recurrent power failures at pumping s

Frequent water supply disruptions hit life in Kochi amid summer-like conditions

Multiple incidents of pipe bursts reported in the city and neighbouring municipalities over the past month; recurrent power failures at pumping s

GST on MDR may reach GST Council

GST on MDR charged by the bank from the merchant will be available as ITC to the merchant, says CBIC

Noel Tata opposes extension to N Chandrasekaran

Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata is of the firm view that the earlier decision by Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran not to seek reappointment is

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