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Centre in SC reduces NEET-SS qualifying percentile to 30%; TN to get 40 vacant seats back

Centre reduces NEET-SS qualifying percentile from 50% to 30% for special stray vacancy round; 40 vacant in-service seats to be returned to Tamil

Raurkela Man Pushes Friend to Death from Water Tank Over Love Triangle

A shocking incident unfolded in Raurkelas Trinath Colony under Lathikata police limits, where a man allegedly pushed his friend to death from the

Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu counters Premallatha Vijayakants remarks on VCK-TVK alliance

Premallatha had said the VCK had joined the TVK alliance because it wanted a ministerial post

Sept 17 sees separate Telangana, BJP events over competing narratives

Hyderabad: Hyderabads merger with the Indian Union has no agreed name, and Thursdays duelling celebrations made that clear. The Telangana governm

Supreme Court expresses shock over deaths in relief camps in Manipur, asks Chief Secretary to respond

The Bench asked the Manipur State Legal Services Authority to see that the FIRs are investigated expeditiously and the safety of internally displ

Pakistan survive Thailand scare to make Asian Games semi-finals

Pakistan stuttered through their chase of 92 with a mini-collapse of 4 for 11 before Fatima Sana rescued them yet again

Sitharaman: GST Council to take up process reforms, digital economy tax

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council's October 7 meeting will focus on 'GST 2.0' process r

Asian Games: Fatima Sanas All-round Effort Takes Pakistan SF

Korogi Sports Park: Pakistan survived a late scare from Thailand to book their place in the womens cricket semifinals at the Asian Games 2026, wi

6.76% vs 11.59%: What adding equity and gold did to portfolio returns

WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund's Chemistry of Investing study examines how combinations of debt, equity and gold have historically influenced portf

ENG vs SL 2nd T20I Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI

ENG vs SL 2nd T20I, Cricket Tips: A blistering century by captain Harry Brook helped England thrash Sri Lanka by a significant margin of 119 runs

Yadav Calls UPI MDR A 'Chungi' On Transactions

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has criticised the BJP government's proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on high-value UPI transactions

UPI MDR Charges New Rules 2026: Hidden winners! Massive $2.8 billion annual revenue coming soon for Indian banks?

India's new UPI fee could create a 270 billion annual revenue pool by FY28, with banks expected to capture the biggest share. SBI, Axis Bank and

Ee Paata Korinavaaru - Official Trailer

Watch the Official Trailer from Telugu movie 'Ee Paata Korinavaaru Nemalipaalem nundi Ramaa, Jyotsna, Nandu, Murali, Kabeer, Dol Ravi modhalaguva

Trump floats EU tariffs if Canada invite deemed hostile act

The EU President has proposed Canada as the first associate member of the EU

Pakistan ready to fulfil obligations under Makkah pact: Khawaja Asif

Islamabad: Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said the country is fully prepared to fulfil its obligations under the Makkah agreement af

Shiv Sena UBT slams all-vegetarian menu at BRICS Summit

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) on Thursday criticised the Centre over the all-vegetarian menu served to foreign delegates at the 18th BRICS Summit in Ne

Israel to eliminate Hamas before Gaza

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israels military is prepared to eliminate Hamas in Gaza before the government moves ahead with a propos

How Fed rate hike can impact Bitcoin and other crypto investors

The Feds rate hike could keep pressure on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by raising the appeal of safer assets and limiting cheap funding. ET

Protesters release stray dogs on official

Nashik: A group of protesters released stray dogs on the table of a civic official in Maharashtras Nashik district to highlight the stray dog men

No US Pressure On UPI MDR, Says Finance Ministry

The Finance Ministry has refuted allegations that US pressure influenced the decision to levy a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI p

Two Cops Held For Bribe In Hyderabad

Two police officials in Hyderabad, an Inspector and a Sub-Inspector, were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a

Homebuyers remain bullish on real estate despite rising prices; premium homes, new launches gain traction: Anarock survey

Anarocks H1 2026 survey shows homebuyers remain committed to residential property despite rising prices, with growing preference for larger homes

MC Stan takes a dig at Yung DSA? Deleted post sparks buzz

Mumbai: After staying away from social media and the limelight for quite some time, MC Stan has returned with a cryptic post that has left fans g

Congress leaders seek drought-hit status for Mahararashtras Latur, urgent relief measures

Speaking at a review meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee, they said the prevailing drought-like situation w

AITUC calls for periodic revision of wage ceiling under EPFO

A day after the government announced a revision in wage ceiling under the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to Rs 25,000 per month fro

Expressway defects trigger 3-year NHAI ban, tolling suspended, Rs 42L penalty daily

The project, also known as the Awadh Expressway, has faced serious defects, including premature issues such as slippages that appeared within wee

Political integration unites territories, constitutional democracy unites citizens: Vice-President

C.P. Radhakrishnan said Mahatma Gandhi and Subhas Chandra Bose had played pivotal roles in the freedom struggle, while Sardar Patel had been inst

AAP slams Delhi govt for PM birthday celebrations

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday, September 17, slammed the Delhi government over celebrations for Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthd

GpCC: New Operating Framework Enables Global Capability Centers to Extend Their Mandate into Global Payroll

GpCC: New Operating Framework Enables Global Capability Centers to Extend Their Mandate into Global Payroll

Making the Most of Every Ray, Powering the Unpowered: 2026 Global Low-Carbon Industry Forum Explores Pathways to Bridge the Electricity Gap

Making the Most of Every Ray, Powering the Unpowered: 2026 Global Low-Carbon Industry Forum Explores Pathways to Bridge the Electricity Gap

GIFT City moves up 9 places to 37th globally, ranks among Asia-Pacific top 15

GIFT City has surged nine positions to secure the 37th spot in the Global Financial Centres Index, marking a significant achievement for India as

HUAWEI eKit Launches Intelligent Office Solution 2.0, Making Intelligent Office Accessible to All

HUAWEI eKit Launches Intelligent Office Solution 2.0, Making Intelligent Office Accessible to All

Coimbatore Airport To Get New 12-Million Passenger Terminal As Rs 2,132-Crore Master Plan Awaits Cabinet Nod

New Bridge Course Launched for Primary Teachers in India

A new bridge course for primary teachers aims to enhance skills through online and school-based training. New Bridge Course Launched for Primary

Gym Trainer Murder: Bike Recovered, Suspects Hunted

Police have recovered a motorcycle allegedly used in the killing of a 28-year-old gym trainer in Aya Nagar. Two suspects have been identified, an

Shri Ramayan Katha - Official Trailer

Watch the Official trailer from Hindi movie 'Shri Ramayan Katha' starring Dev Sharma, Anjali Arora. 'Shri Ramayan Katha' movie is directed by Abh

Haiku - Official Teaser

Watch the Official Teaser from Telugu movie 'Haiku' starring Aegan, Sridevi and Femina George. 'Haiku' movie is directed by Yuvaraj Chinnasamy an

Shri Ramayan Katha - Official Chhattisgarhi Trailer

Watch the Official trailer from chhattisgarhi movie 'Shri Ramayan Katha' starring Dev Sharma, Anjali Arora. 'Shri Ramayan Katha' movie is directe

'Tenzing' Trailer: Willem Dafoe and Tom Hiddleston starrer 'Tenzing' Official Trailer

'Tenzing' Trailer: Watch the Official Trailer of the English OTT movie 'Tenzing' starring Willem Dafoe, Tom Hiddleston, Caitriona Balfe and Gende

Mirae Asset Capital Markets (India) Marks Strategic Expansion into GIFT City with Launch of Mirae Asset GIFT Sharekhan

New offering underscores the Groups commitment to enabling wealth creation and advancing participation in Indias growing international financial

King Charles calls on Nvidia, OpenAI chiefs to control AI

The King will seek reassurances that we will not lose control of our destiny

Naidu joins Yogi, Rajnath at Kashi Vishwanath to mark Modis birthday; 25 years in office

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu says India will be a developed nation in another 25 years under the Prime Minister

ISM 2.0 to build wider semiconductor ecosystem

Argentinas Ambassador Celebrates PM Modis Leadership on His 76th Birthday

Argentine Ambassador Mariano Casin congratulates PM Modi, highlighting his global leadership and the strengthening ties between India and Argenti

India vows to protect trade and economic interests amid threat of US's Russia-linked tariffs

India defended its right to buy oil from diverse sources after the US passed a new sanctions bill.

Over 13K Junior Teachers Stage Mass Protest in Bhubaneswar Demanding Job Regularisation

Lower PMG turned into a massive demonstration ground as nearly 13,000 primary and upper-primary junior teachers from across all 30 districts of O

21-year-old woman found dead in lodge at Doddaballapur, police suspect husband

The deceased had checked into the lodge in Bengaluru Rural district with her husband on September 15

India is building the auto worlds Plan B to China

TCS rolls out custom chip design services for automotive, semiconductor sectors

The custom System-on-Chips will enable automakers to align compute capabilities with software requirements, enhance performance-per-watt, and dif

Gold falls nearly Rs 2k, silver down 2% on MCX after Fed rate hike | Check city-wise rates

Rates of precious metals in futures dropped and opened with a sharp gap down on Thursday following the Federal Reserves first rate hike since 202

Asian Games 2026: India aim to turn World Cup lessons into action, defend hockey title and seal LA Olympics berth

Indias mens hockey team will seek to put its disappointing World Cup campaign behind it as it begins its Asian Games title defence in Nagoya. Coa

Use rubbing alcohol for routine pruning; reserve a 1:9 bleach solution for tools exposed to fire blight

Recent millennial gardening trends highlight a crucial oversight regarding tool sanitation, which can contribute to the spread of plant diseases.

India Launches Semicon 2.0: A Rs 1.27 Lakh Crore Bet on Domestic Chip Ecosystem

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fifth edition of Semicon India 2026 today, bringing together global tech leaders, investors, and pol

Chirag Paswan Wishes PM Modi on His 76th Birthday, Praises His Vision for Development

Chirag Paswan congratulated PM Modi on his birthday, highlighting his vision for a developed India and the ongoing celebrations nationwide. Chira

Govt proposes CCTV surveillance at stores selling prescription drugs

The Union Health Ministry has proposed mandatory installation of CCTV cameras at medical stores as part of amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, t

Vigilance seizes unaccounted 44,000 in raids at sub-registrar offices in Thiruvananthapuram

Inspections based on information that officials were accepting bribes through document writers for services

14,829 government primary schools have fewer than 30 students, claims Anbumani

Citing government enrollment data, he said 6,635 schools had fewer than 20 students and 3,027 had fewer than 10 students

Sikkim Launches Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026

Gangtok, Sep 17: The Sikkim government on Thursday launched the state-level Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 at Ridge Park in Gangtok, with Govern

India shooters face long commutes, bus delays at Asian Games as coach flags arrangements

A senior coach voiced disappointment with Asian Games arrangements in Nagoya. Shooters face long commutes to the competition venue daily. Buses e

Remembering Kaka Hathrasi: The Poet Who Blended Humor with Social Critique

Kaka Hathrasi, a renowned Hindi poet, used humor to highlight social issues, leaving a lasting impact on Indian literature. Remembering Kaka Hath

Rizwan loses Lahore HC plea; PCB to take actions on Pakistan cricketers

The Pakistan Cricket Board will wait for the NCCIAs forensic report before deciding whether to take disciplinary action against Mohammad Rizwan a

ContiTech to Showcase API 17K Certified Hose Solutions for Natural Gas Transfer at Gastech 2026

Bangkok, Thailand Business Wire India

Huawei unveils Atlas 960, signalling China's faster AI chip push

Huawei unveils Atlas 960, signalling China's faster AI chip push

Dr. Rasha Kelej Shares Leadership Lessons on Building Sustainable Cancer Care Capacity Across Africa

Harare, Zimbabwe & Mumbai, Maharashtra, India --- Business Wire India

UN mission finds grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran, and Tehran crimes against humanity

The findings in a new report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran, to be submitted to the UN Human Rights Council in Gen

Sonal Dinusha And Lucy Barnett Win ICC Player Of The Month Awards For August

Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha has been named the ICC Player of the Month for August following his gritty knocks against India in a home ICC Worl

Daredevil: Ajith Kumars first look from Adhik Ravichandrans film out; filming begins soon

Daredevil reunites Tamil star Ajith Kumar with director Adhik Ravichandran after the 2025 blockbuster Good Bad Ugly

Cantonment OC withdrawn after controversial audio clip goes viral

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Applied Materials to invest $5 billion in India over next decade

Applied Materials, one of the world's largest semiconductor equipment makers, said its India investment will center on research, supply chain sca

BCCI AGM: Andaman & Nicobar associate membership, ICC representative and IPL Governing Council on agenda

The upcoming 95th Annual General Meeting of the BCCI promises to tackle significant issues including associate membership and ICC representative

When and where to watch India vs South Korea Davis Cup match live?

South Korea will host India in the Davis Cup 2026 qualifiers in Seoul on Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19. The two nations will contest t

Arunachal: 21st Tadar Tang State-Level Football Tournament Begins; Defending Champions Capital Complex Start With a Win

Itanagar, September 17: The final round of the 21st Tadar Tang State Level Football Tournament 2026 began at the Golden Jubilee Outdoor Stadium i

Nifty Midcap down nearly 7% from peak, tests 200-DMA; what chart says?

Amid the downturn, the Nifty Midcap 100 tested its 200-DMA after a gap of five months; presently 58 index constituents traded below the long-term

Nirmala Sitharaman cries while listening to legendary Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi at a Bengaluru event

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman became emotional at an event in Bengaluru. The program honored the 110th birth anniversary of Carnatic

Sanju Samson's Mindset Is His Invisible Muscle

A cricketer or sportsman must accept that there is no guarantee in sport -- only opportunities, preparation and perseverance, points out K R Naya

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: 365 Km Viaduct Completed, Over 9,100 OHE Masts Installed

Tories challenge chancellor to rule out tax rises in budget

ED Conducts Raids in Four States Linked to RSS Office Attack Investigation

The Enforcement Directorate has launched raids across four states in connection with the investigation of a petrol bomb attack on the RSS office

Quote of the Day by French poet Alfred de Musset: A happy memory is perhaps on this earth truer than happiness itself - a tender reflection on memory, joy and the moments we carry with us

Quote of the Day by Alfred de Musset: Nostalgia often presents a brighter picture than current joy. Our memories refine emotions, capturing pure

1966 Asian Games hockey gold: Olympic medallist Harbinder Singh recalls how 10-man India beat Pakistan in Bangkok final

Recalling the triumph at the 1966 Asian Games, Harbinder Singh speaks of a gold medal won amidst the spirit of a patriotic anthem and fierce comp

Amol Parashar on most valuable birthday gift: Somebodys time and attention is more valuable

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Actor Amol Parashar, who is celebrating his 40th birthday on Thursday, has spoken about what he values the m

Will take steps to...: India reacts to US sanctions bill

India has stated its commitment to protecting its economic interests and ensuring energy security after the US House of Representatives passed a

Post Fed rate hike, experts see up to 50bps RBI policy tightening in CY26

Experts said that the key point is not the size of the increase, but the change in direction, and expect the RBI to consider 50bps hikes in both

Our engineering talent pool is gold mine: Modi woos chipmakers, unveils $13.5 bn SEMICON phase

PSA: watchOS 27 Removes This Useful Feature From Your Apple Watch

Apple released watchOS 27 on September 14, bringing a new Audio Intelligence feature set to its latest Apple Watch models, but as a result, owner

Colorado buys 2,100-acre ranch to help save lesser prairie-chickens from decline

Minister Celebrates PM Modis Birthday with Service Initiatives in Faridabad

On PM Modis birthday, Minister Krishna Pal Gurjar distributed e-scooters and organized a blood donation camp in Faridabad to support the needy. M

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay wishes PM Modi on birthday: 'Leads with dedication towards building a strong India'

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, describing him as a leader working

Starting an Education Franchise in Assam: Why the Preschool Segment Has Strong Potential

Preschool education is becoming an important part of how families prepare children for formal schooling, creating meaningful opportunities for ed

Indias August exports rise 26.1%, trade deficit narrows to $26.9 billion

Indias merchandise exports jumped 26.1% year-on-year to $43.8 billion in August, accelerating from 19.6% growth in July, while slower import grow