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Govt Raises EPFO Wage Ceiling To Rs 25,000 From Rs 15,000 Per Month

The Union Cabinet has increased the EPFO mandatory wage ceiling from 15,000 to 25,000 per month.

All measures to protect trade and economic interests under consideration: India on US Russia sanctions bill

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 million people after

SEMICON India 2026: PM Modi highlights chip, fintech, logistics progress amid global trust

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's economic growth and rising global confidence in the

TN CM Vijay returns to Chennai after securing Rs 15,300 crore investment deals in London

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay returned to Chennai on Thursday morning after completing a visit to London t

Shivakumar urges Kalyan Karnataka to remember Congress leaders' role in Article 371J

Digital Desk | Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Sep 17 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday urged the people of Kalyan Karnataka to

PM Modi turns 76: Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut, Chiranjeevi extend heartfelt birthday wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, September 17, with birthday wishes pouring in from political leaders as well as several membe

Namrata Shirodkar gives glimpse of in-house Ganpati Visarjan with daughter Sitara and son Gautam

Digital Desk | Mumbai, September 17 (IANS) Actress Namrata Shirodkar gave a glimpse of her Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. She further shared a vi

Government cuts export duty across the board on petrol, diesel and jet fuel

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India firmly committed to ensure its energy security says MEA while monitoring further developments on US' Russia sanctions legislation

India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people, and it will continue to do so through diversified sourcing

Indian Chief Ministers Extend Greetings on Lord Vishwakarma Jayanti

Chief Ministers across India celebrate Lord Vishwakarma Jayanti, sharing heartfelt wishes for prosperity and success. Indian Chief Ministers Exte

Syrma SGS Technology Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group

Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd, Yatharth Hospital & Trauma Care Services Ltd, Tega Industries Ltd and HBL Engineering Ltd are

Rasika Dugal talks about getting recognition after 2016

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Actress Rasika Dugal spoke about her professional journey, struggles, marriage, and college days during her

American Sikh Council Demands Hate Crime Probe Into Sikh Truck Driver

The American Sikh Council has demanded a hate crime investigation after Punjabi Sikh truck driver Gurvinder Singh was stabbed 17 times at a Wyomi

Ex-Keralam DGP Tomin Thachankary found guilty in disproportionate assets case

Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau registered the case in 2007 alleging that Thachankary had amassed assets disproportionate to his known sourc

Bhatkal tense after mosque damaged during Ganesh procession

Karwar: Tension was reported in Bhatkal of Uttara Kannada district after unidentified persons allegedly pelted stones at a mosque and an Arabic m

Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu to participate in Seva Sankalp Abhiyan in Varanasi

Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is planned in Varanasi to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25 years in public service

Ranka Group: Building a legacy of premium housing in Bengaluru

F-15 fighter jet and drone shot down by Houthis in Yemen, claim Iran-backed rebels also say Saudi Arabia carried out 40 airstrikes

Yemens Houthi rebels have claimed they shot down a Saudi F-15 over Marib and released footage purportedly showing the missile strike and aircraft

Investor finalised to get Dhruva Natchathiram released before Oct. 31: Gautham Vasudev Menon tells Madras High Court

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy extends the time limit for releasing the movie after directing Mr. Menon to submit records to prove payment of 1

Trump threatens EU over hostile Canada association plan

Canadian leader Mark Carney has been pursuing closer ties with the European Union as Canada gets drawn ever deeper into a trade war with the Unit

In 1861, seven Southern states seceded, Lincoln had taken office and Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor set the stage for the deadliest war in American history

In April 1861, the United States reached a critical juncture as several southern states withdrew from the Union. The firing on Fort Sumter marked

YSRCP accuses A.P. government of reneging on welfare promises

TDP-led coalition government is misleading people by making new promises on welfare schemes ahead of the local body elections, alleges Gadikota S

Body of 24-Year-Old Found in Well in Jharkhand, Friends Accused of Murder

A 24-year-old man was found dead in a well in Chatra, Jharkhand, with friends accused of orchestrating the murder. Body of 24-Year-Old Found in W

Jagan to review drought situation in State with YSRCP leaders

R.J. Kalpana comes up with the English translation of the Divya Prabandham verses

R.J. Kalpanas 27-volume book takes Azhwars verses even to the non-Tamil speaking readers.

Odisha CM Majhi to Attend Delhi Investor Roadshow Tomorrow

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will travel to New Delhi today to participate in a high-profile investor roadshow tomorrow. Speaking dur

AI videos on Tirumalas history to be streamed for devotees awaiting darshan

Chief Minister Naidu launches many initiatives, including free group insurance cover of 2 lakh for pilgrims, Healing and Devotion Experience Cent

Make In India Doppler Radar Commissioned In Odisha To Improve Extreme Weather Forecasting

Barometers trade sideways; auto shares rally for 2nd day

The Feds indication of another rate hike in 2026 is likely to keep investors cautious, particularly in rate-sensitive and foreign-portfolio-inves

Currency conundrum: On the BRICS New Delhi Declaration | The Hindu Editorial

Boosting local currency trade in BRICS is not a simple choice for India

IMD Update: TN, Puducherry, Kerala to get heavy rain in weekend as low brews

There is no model consensus on the strength of the brewing low-pressure area as it gathers steam over the Bay of Bengal during the weekend and in

Asian Games: Bangladesh Women Reach Semis After QF Washout

The Nigar Sultana Joty: Bangladesh secured a place in the semifinals of the womens cricket competition at the Asian Games after their quarterfina

Special Sand Art Celebrates PM Modis 76th Birthday in Puri

On PM Modis 76th birthday, unique sand art was created in Puri, showcasing his contributions and achievements. Special Sand Art Celebrates PM Mod

CAT 2026 Registration Deadline Extended: New Date and Application Details

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has extended the registration deadline for CAT 2026 to September 22, 2026. This extension allows

A global AI safety strategy depends on US-China cooperation. They each see the other as the problem

HONG KONG, September 17, 2026 (AP) As concern rises over the risks of artificial intelligence, hopes for any kind of global approach depend on c

Meghalaya Board Announces Class 10 Exam Timetable for 2026-27

The Meghalaya Board of School Education has announced the timetable for the Class 10 (SSLC) examinations for the 2026-27 academic year. Starting

Virtual Taekwondo at Asian Games: No physical contact, nonstop kicks and virtual opponents, heres all about contactless martial art making its debut in Japan

Virtual Taekwondo will be a new sport at the 2026 Asian Games. Athletes will use virtual reality gear and motion trackers to compete. This digiti

Houthi Rebels Claim to Shoot Down Saudi Drone in Yemens Marib

Houthi forces assert they have downed a Saudi armed reconnaissance drone in Yemens Marib province amid ongoing regional tensions. Houthi Rebels C

Juniper Hotels shares rise 2% on proposed Rs 248 crore acquisition of Novotel Imagicaa

Juniper Hotels shares rose on Thursday after the company proposed acquiring the operating Novotel Imagicaa hotel in Maharashtra for Rs 248 crore.

Russia Rains Missiles & Drones On Kyiv For 2nd Straight Night As Putin Hardens Stand

Russia launched a major overnight drone and missile barrage against Kyiv, with explosions rocking the Ukrainian capital in multiple waves. Ukrain

Rajasthan Family Allegedly Kidnaps Daughter In Bengaluru After Love Marriage, SUV Crashes

A 21-year-old woman was allegedly kidnapped in Bengaluru by four men reportedly sent by her family after she married a 23-year-old man against th

Windfall levy on petrol, diesel and jet fuel lowered

The SAED along with road and infrastructure cess on export of diesel is now 20 per litre; SAED on export of ATF is set at 15/litre; Duty on petro

KBR Park flyover plan in Hyderabad cut to one corridor: Report

Hyderabad: The Telangana government is set to scrap most of the flyovers and underpasses planned around Kasu Brahmananda Reddy (KBR) National Par

Fed up with inflation? US rate hike leaves RBI with an October-or-December dilemma, economists say

The US Federal Reserves first rate hike since 2023 has added to pressure on India, with the rupee breaching 96 against the dollar and economists

Done playing the victim: Sumit Nagal changes mindset after injury-hit 2026

Sumit Nagal endured an injury-hit 2026 season, which affected his ranking. He has now stopped playing the victim and is enjoying his tennis. Naga

Houthi Rebels Claim Downing of Saudi Armed Drone in Yemens Marib

Houthi forces assert they shot down a Saudi drone over Marib, amidst escalating tensions in Yemens ongoing conflict. Houthi Rebels Claim Downing

Sensex rises 200 points, Nifty above 23,300 despite Fed rate hike. Why bears may be ready to pounce

Sensex and Nifty extended gains despite the US Federal Reserves first rate hike in three years, supported by broad-based buying outside the IT se

'They Fought To Last Man, Last Bullet, Last Breath'

I had found spending one night at 14,500 feet inside a cottage difficult to get by -- struggling to breathe in the cold, thin, mountain air. Here

Supreme Court Postpones Dara Singh Release Hearing by Three Weeks

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on Dara Singhs plea for release, granting a three-week adjournment. The decision came after Singhs la

Meghna Gulzar recalls working with Irrfan Khan on Talvar; says, Everything he did, he made me look good

Director Meghna Gulzar recently opened up about her experiences of working with several prominent actors, including Irrfan Khan, Vicky Kaushal, D

Anil Kapoor credits daughters Sonam Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor for his success in life: Having two daughters is a double bonus

Anil Kapoor is set to begin a new chapter with India Ke Top 1%: The Anil Kapoor Show, which premieres on September 19 at 8 PM on Star Plus and Ji

Woman bludgeoned to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand, 2 held

According to a complaint lodged with the police, the two accused had come to the woman's house on Tuesday (September 15) evening and took her to

Kaynes Tech, Syrma SGS, MosChip, others rally up to 10% as PM Modi set to inaugurate Semicon 2026

Semiconductor stocks, including Kaynes Technology, Syrma SGS Technology and MosChip Technologies, rallied up to 10% as investor attention turned

From ball boy to Indias opponent: Indonesias Ramadhan set for dream Asian Games clash

Indonesian player Ahdan Asasi Ramadhan will play against India at the Asian Games. He previously served as a ball boy and took photos with Indian

UP Launches Seva Sankalp Abhiyan on PM Modis Birthday with Fruit Distribution and Blood Donation Camps

On PM Modis 76th birthday, UPs BJP kicks off Seva Sankalp Abhiyan with fruit distribution and blood donation camps across hospitals. UP Launches

LDF to launch protest over dysfunctional streetlights in Kochi Corporation limits

LDF accuses the civic body of continuing neglect in ensuring functioning of streetlights, while allowing companies entrusted with their operation

[Breaking] Applied Materials commits $5B to India semiconductor push

The US chip equipment major is planning a 140-acre advanced research park, a 10X expansion of its India supply-chain capacity, and a doubling of

An iOS 27 bug can temporarily freeze your iPhone

If your newly updated iPhone suddenly freezes, don't panic. Here's how to fix it.

'Fabulous Leader': Ganguly Wishes PM Modi Healthy, Long Life On His Birthday

BJP National President Nitin Nabin: Former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) chief Sourav Ganguly extended birthday greetings

One AI issue unites Republicans and Democrats: Data centre limits

Americans increasingly worry about artificial intelligence's environmental effects. Many citizens are concerned about data centers' local electri

India's semiconductor ecosystem opening new opportunities for innovation, investment: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 on Thursday. This year's theme is Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.

Delhi SIR: SC to hear plea against voter name deletions on Sep 21

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on September 21 a plea against deletion of names from the electoral roll under the Special Intensive

2 Jaish terrorists killed in Udhampur operation

Two suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists have been killed in an ongoing joint operation by the Army, police, and CRPF in a remote forest a

From Teacher to Entrepreneur: Manoj Sharmas Journey to Success in Patna

Manoj Sharma transformed from a coaching teacher to a thriving entrepreneur in Patna, achieving an annual turnover of nearly 2 crore. From Teache

India tops world in people exposed to climate-linked risky heat

New Delhi: India had the largest number of people (about 117 million) exposed across the world to at least 30 days of risky heat added by climate

High school teacher discovers first reported T. rex trackway dating back 66.5 million years

NSE IPO GMP vs Hero Motors IPO GMP: Here's what grey market premiums suggest ahead of listing, check details

The much-awaited initial public offering (IPO) of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) is now open for subscription. This ends a wait of around a de

Sports City, IT park, CCTV camera network among projects for Kalyana Karnataka: CM

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar unveils development plans after hoisting national flag at Kalyana Karnataka Utsav in Kalaburagi to mark the end of

The US-China space race is going where no war has gone before

American troops are preparing for potential combat operations around the Moon. The US military is expanding its focus beyond Earth's orbit into c

Macklemore donates $1M to Palestinian relief as Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft pledge $2M each without naming recipients

Macklemore is donating his $1 million in net earnings from Ed Sheerans Loop Tour to six organisations supporting Palestinians, while Sheeran and

Global Market: BOJ rate hike bets lift short-term JGB yields to multi-decade highs

Japanese government bond yields rose at the short end of the curve, with the 2-year yield reaching its highest level in more than three decades a

Avnet and The University of Hong Kong Open EMUS Lab to Accelerate AI Innovation and Commercialization in Hong Kong

Avnet and The University of Hong Kong Open EMUS Lab to Accelerate AI Innovation and Commercialization in Hong Kong

Tianjin University Leads World's 1st ISO Standard for Single-Herb TCM Formula Granules

Tianjin University Leads World's 1st ISO Standard for Single-Herb TCM Formula Granules

Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street falls following Fed rate hike

Asian shares were mixed on Thursday after Wall Street closed lower following the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike decision for the first time

BSE SME Amtech Esters makes a strong debut

Amtech Esters traded at Rs 105 on the BSE, a 40% premium to the issue price of Rs 75.

Asiad 2026 women's cricket: Why China bowed out without taking to the field

China's quarter-final against Bangladesh was washed out, with rankings deciding who progressed, as India prepare to face hosts Japan in their ope

Samsung One UI 9.0 Stable Update Based on Android 17 Rolls Out for Galaxy S26 Series: Check New Features

Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 9.0 update for its Galaxy S26 series, bringing the latest Android 17-based software experience

Ai+ Smartphone to Cross 1,000 Plus Service Touchpoints; Announces First Exclusive Service Centre and Ai+ Assistance App

New Delhi [India], September 17: Ai+ Smartphone is strengthening its after-sales experience in India with plans to expand its service network to

India vs West Indies: Hardik Pandya Misses Out as Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi Break Into ODI Squad

Punjab all-rounder Naman Dhir and Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi have received their first call-ups to Indias ODI squad for the upcomin

Asian Games India schedule: Check full list of events, date, venue and other key details

Asian Games: Indian athletes face new challenges in 2026, with the Asian Games as a key event. The 2025 season saw mixed results across various s

Congress Questions BJPs Blessing Diya Event on Modis Birthday

Congress leader Jitu Patwari challenges BJPs Blessing Diya event, urging focus on public issues amid Modis birthday celebrations. Congress Questi

Four main favourites: Frances MVL says India are not the only Olympiad contenders

France opened their Chess Olympiad campaign with a 4-0 win over Tunisia, but top board Maxime Vachier-Lagrave remains realistic about his teams c

Micron Scales Up India Chip Production

Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra announced plans to significantly scale up the company's chip assembly and testing facility in India, moving from visio

GMR Airports shares gain 2% after JM Financial retains Buy rating; sees up to 24% upside

GMR Airports shares witnessed an uptick on Thursday after JM Financial retained its Buy rating and Rs 115 target price, citing an improved risk-r

Agentic AI is not a magic wand | Arundhati Bhattacharya, President and CEO at Salesforce, South Asia

Arundhati Bhattacharya, President & CEO at Salesforce, South Asia, discussed the factors that leaders need to consider, regardless of whether the

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | India has many Krishnas

Must god represent just one idea? In medieval times, every region and its people had their own versions of the divine

Keesara SHO, SI caught in ACB case over 5 lakh bribe

According to the ACB, Mr. Reddy was caught around 11.25 p.m. on September 16 by its City Range-I unit while allegedly accepting 5 lakh from the c

'Hopefully we are towards end' of Iran war, says Trump as conflict drags on

Trump is expected to meet leaders or foreign ministers from six Gulf Cooperation Council states in New York next week to discuss US postwar plans

'Russia-Europe War Would Be Different': Lavrov's Stark Warning To West; 'Will Finish Job Quickly'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that any European attack on Russia would result in what he described as a completely different

'MBS Running Out Of Options': Saudi Pleads Allies For Air Defences As Houthis Smash Bases, Oil Sites

Saudi Arabia is reportedly running low on missile interceptors amid escalating tensions with Yemen-based Houthi forces, according to regional off