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Trading smart: On the India-New Zealand FTA

The India-NZ FTA shows how smaller deals can complement big-bang trade pacts

Elephant calf swept away in Teesta rescued by fishermen, reunited with mother

The calf was crossing the river near the barrage when the strong currents swept it away from the herd. Its rescue was captured on camera

UP: Mob attacks biryani shop owner on suspicion of carrying beef

Lucknow: Three youths in Uttar Pradeshs capital, Lucknow, assaulted a Muslim biryani stall owner on suspicion of carrying beef and threatened to

Limits of the casting vote at Tata Sons

A mutual settlement is preferred to a lengthy litigation, which could spiral into uncertainty about the groups leadership

L-G directs MCD, DDA to undertake safety audits of public parks

Move comes after gang rape of 17-year-old girlat Astha Kunj Park; orders issued to step up vigilance, identify dark spots, install CCTV cameras:

Show-cause notices issued to 37 bus drivers at Wazirabad DTC depot over ongoing stir

Heavy Rain Continues in Odisha Due to Deep Depression, Red Alert Issued for Several Districts

Odisha faces heavy rainfall from a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, prompting a red alert across multiple districts. Heavy Rain Continues in

A 99-year weather record just fell: Why is a rare September heat dome pushing U.S. temperatures toward 104F? NASA maps show the unusual heat

Summer was supposed to be winding down. Instead, parts of the south-central U.S. were still dealing with temperatures close to 104F on September

BJP Strengthens Organizational Structure in Uttarakhand Ahead of 2027 Elections

BJP appoints new leaders in Uttarakhand to enhance organizational strength for the upcoming 2027 elections. BJP Strengthens Organizational Struct

Satish Poonia new BJP In-charge for J

Reena Kashyap Co-incharge, Rajkumar gets Ladakh Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Sept 23: The BJP on Wednesday announced new state in-charges and co-in

Rain batters Srikakulam for second day

Vajrapukotturu village in Srikakulam district recorded highest rainfall of 88.25 mm; Orange alert has been issued for Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam,

Treasury Secretary Bessent may become 'AI czar'

Scott Bessent is being considered to take on the role of AI czar amid growing concerns. President Donald Trump has indicated plans to appoint an

Record savings for people on medical expenses under Ayushman Bharat: PM

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said more than 60 crore beneficiaries now have access to Rs 5 lakh annual health cover under

Karnataka Chief Minister Requests Immediate Drought Relief from PM Modi

CM D.K. Shivakumar urges PM Modi for 50% of drought relief funds amid worsening conditions in Karnataka. Karnataka Chief Minister Requests Immedi

10 mn users & counting, Amazon Pay Later lines up a broader credit play

Amazon Pay India CEO Vikas Bansal says the company will focus on expanding its smart wallet and digital credit offerings for consumers and small

India rubbishes

NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday categorically rejected the unwarranted and factually incorrect references to India in the joint communique of an OI

BJP Appoints Anil Baluni as Media Coordinator, Ashish Usha Agarwal Takes Over National Media Role

The BJP has appointed Anil Baluni as the media coordinator and Ashish Usha Agarwal as the national media head, effective immediately. BJP Appoint

Odisha CM Majhi Visits Speaker Surama Padhy at AIIMS, Prays for Speedy Recovery

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday visited Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, where she is undergoing treatme

Haryanvi Singer Masoom Sharma Advocates Against Religious Fraud in Karnal

Masoom Sharma calls for awareness against religious fraud during Arya Samaj conference in Karnal, urging youth to take action. Haryanvi Singer Ma

Won't surrender, Iran's Pezeshkian tells UNGA; indirect talks bring hope

Masoud Pezeshkian, in his speech in New York, condemned what he called signs of a bullying mentality from the US and said that Iran would never s

Trump now more unpopular than in 2018, only 13% now say they strongly approve of his performance: CNN poll

President Donald Trumps approval rating on the economy has dropped to just 27% among Americans. Many respondents believe he has worsened economic

RHFL, RCFL PMLA case: Delhi HC grants bail to Amitabh Jhunjhunwala considering his medical condition

The Delhi High Court has granted regular bail to former Reliance ADAG Group MD Amitabh Jhunjhunwala in a money laundering case, citing his medica

Two in 5 overnight trips in rural India for medical care, shows data

Medical treatment accounts for 38.4% of rural overnight trips, with health journeys costing households far more than leisure travel

Film on Maharaja Hari Singh Sparks Call for Youth Engagement in History

A film on Maharaja Hari Singh aims to revive interest in his legacy, emphasizing the importance of youth understanding their history. Film on Mah

Deep Depression Landfall Begins Near Kalingapatnam

The landfall process of the deep depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal has commenced, with the systems leading e

UG-NEET: Third round counselling from September 24

Cabinet approves DURGA scheme for e-autos in Delhi

Malkajgiri police seize 730 kg suspected adulterated ginger-garlic paste, 500 kg paneer in food safety raids

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind Raises Concerns Over Constitutional and Religious Rights

The Jamiat Ulema-e-Hinds working committee addresses concerns about rights, mob lynching, and administrative bias in New Delhi. Jamiat Ulema-e-Hi

Haryana school guest teachers protest at Education Ministers residence, seek regularisation

Mystery shrouds nursing students death in Bhadradri Kothagudem district

Delhis infra-governance problem

PGs and coaching institutes need to be recognised as a separate category of mixed-use educational buildings under municipal and urban local body

Aditya Thackerays Response to Defamation Notice Questioned by Lawyer Nilesh Ojha

Nilesh Ojha criticizes Aditya Thackerays response to a defamation notice in the Disha Salian case, calling it misleading and lacking substance. A

J&K elected govt has no say in book ban: Omar Abdullah

Govt sets riders for funds to three stressed PSU general insurers

Calls for underwriting overhaul, performance-linked talent management

EC 'Dissent' Storm: Abhijit Iyer-Mitra Plays Down Rift Within ECI As Gyanesh Kumar Faces Fire

The Indian Express' report on 2 Election Commissioners raising '14 objections over 10 months' on decisions taken during the rollout of the Specia

Madras High Court to Rule on Petition Seeking Halt to Tamil Nadu By-elections

The Madras High Court is set to decide on a petition to stop by-elections in Tamil Nadus Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies. Madras High

Zelenskyy, at UN, urges leaders to keep choking Russias revenues and impede its war efforts

When someone gives Russia more money through trade, they give this war more time; and that is exactly why we insist on limiting trade with the ag

AI lifting India Inc's productivity as well as workload: Report

AI adoption is reshaping workplaces in India, with 81% of employees surveyed by Korn Ferry saying the technology has improved efficiency and 79%

NHRC proposes central drug registry, real-time tracking to curb spurious medicines

The National Human Rights Commission has recommended implementing a centralised registration system for medicines in India. This system aims to c

Japanese Proverb of the Day: Love for something makes you Life lessons on hard work, curiosity, persistence, dedication and why passion fuels perseverance

Japanese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Love for something makes you good at it. The saying reflects how genuine interest, passion

Ladakh LG clears withdrawal of cases against 20 in September 24 violence

India Raises Concerns Over Deteriorating Conditions in PoK at UN

India highlights worsening human rights issues in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir during a UN meeting, citing civilian deaths and student arrests. Indi

LSR students take out solidarity march through areas linked to Astha Kunj gang rape

Namaste AI: Local languages hold the key to mass AI adoption in India

Building AI platforms that can interact in local languages is key to growing the technology in India and bridging the digital divide

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu Directs Ministers to Ensure Alliance Victory in Local Body Polls

Stressing that unity among the alliance partners is vital, he urged all leaders to work in coordination to achieve success.

Datanomics: NSE becomes fourth mega IPO to alter issue size since FY05

NSE's 22,569-crore IPO is the largest among four mega issues that changed their original size

India Unveils Ambitious Development Plans for Pacific Island Nations at FIPIC Meeting

Indias Foreign Minister showcases major development initiatives for Pacific Island nations at the FIPIC meeting in New York. India Unveils Ambiti

Burden on Waqf Board To Prove Land Ownership: High Court

Court says Waqf Board must produce survey and enquiry records to sustain land claims

Javier Milei renews Argentina's Malvinas claim, urges talks at UN

Javier Milei renews Argentina's Malvinas claim, urges talks at UN

Harish Raos Uncle Among 118 Persons Get Notices In Assignment Lands Issue In Siddipet

Harish Rao did not respond to calls from this reporter to get a clarification on the allegations levelled against his father-in-law.

10 Best Value NHL Contracts For 2026-27: Justin Sourdif, Brent Burns And More

Justin Sourdif, Brent Burns and Mike Reilly are among 10 NHL players entering 2026-27 on contracts that provide strong value based on their cap h

German engineering firm CAC, Pune's TPES join hands to implement global projects for Synthetic Fuel

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 23: Germany-based CAC ENGINEERING GmbH (CAC) and Pune-based Trichemie Plant Engineering Solutions (TPES) ha

UK judge denies bail to Indian lawyer Vijay Aggarwal in sexual assault, trafficking case

Nitin Nabin Appoints Two BJP In-Charges For AP

Madhav thanked the party national president for appointing two party in-charges for AP.

'When they dont want me, I will be first to go': Ronaldo makes Portugal's future clear

Digital Desk | Lisbon, Sep 23 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo has made it clear that he will continue to represent Portugal as long as the national team

In Italy, diners can take home their ceramic plates at 111 restaurants

Piatti del Buon Ricordo is a cherished Italian custom that dates back to 1964, inviting guests to take home beautifully hand-painted ceramic plat

Rs 5 Lakh Ex Gratia Announced for Families of RIMS Fire Victims

Health Minister orders better treatment for survivors and a 150-bed mother-child centre

IIT Bombay student seen checking pocket during exam, asked to leave by professor in CCTV footage

CCTV footage has emerged as a key piece of evidence in the investigation into the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode. The Crime Branch is e

Jana Sena Deserves GVMC Mayors Post, Says Party Leader

He urged the alliance leadership to allot the GVMC mayors post to Jana Sena, saying it would help the party strengthen its presence in North Andh

Travis Kelce vs. Patrick Mahomes: How their businesses compare beyond the NFL

In their post-NFL careers, Patrick Mahomes has turned his gaze toward sports team ownership, securing minority stakes in franchises like the Kans

How Project Dignity went from menstrual product donations to 1,900 women

Check Point Software appoints Krishnan V V as MD for India, South Asia

Cybersecurity solutions provider Check Point Software Technologies on Wednesday announced the appointment of Krishnan V V as its Managing Directo

Eastern Railway Implements Advanced Safety System at Level Crossings in West Bengal

Following a tragic accident, Eastern Railway enhances safety at level crossings in West Bengal with a new automated system. Eastern Railway Imple

Meta expected to unveil new smart glasses at Connect developer event

Meta is expected to show off artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses at its Connect developer conference Wednesday as CEO Mark Zuckerberg c

Justice delayed is justice denied? After an overturned #MeToo movement conviction, Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 15 years-Miriam Haley calls assault a life sentence as former mogul faces years behind bars

Harvey Weinstein received a 15-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley in 2006. His initial 2020 conviction was overturned, lea

Retail sector logs 10% growth in Aug on stable consumer demand: RAI survey

India's retail sector maintained a steady trajectory in August, recording a 10 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) pan-India growth, according to a bus

Existing shareholders mount counter offer to keep control of Clix Capital

Existing shareholders Pramod Bhasin and Anil Chawla, who hold a 15 per cent stake, have mounted an employee-backed buyout for Aion Capital's 85 p

Modified UDAN: AP Signs MoU With Civil Aviation Ministry

The scheme envisages 120 new destinations, four crore passengers, development of 100 airports from unserved airstrips and 200 modern heliports an

China leaves the US far behind in PISA science scores: What the latest global student rankings reveal about the growing gap between the two education systems

Recent PISA 2025 results show that Chinese jurisdictions scored an average of 597 points in science. In contrast, the United States achieved a sc

Cargo ship MV Cape Dao hit in Strait of Hormuz, 1 Indian on board killed

A statement by India's External Affairs Ministry said one of the 20 Indian seafarers on board was killed in the attack. It said India's embassy i

After Trump's annihilation threat, Pezeshkian says Iran won't surrender

In a potential new flashpoint, Iran also threatened to act against its neighbours if they abide by new US sanctions intended to ground Iranian ci

Three-day Pluck and Pay Festival begins in Mizoram to promote eco-tourism

Digital Desk | Aizawl, Sep 23 (IANS) The three-day Pluck and Pay Festival began in Mizorams Khawzawl district on Wednesday, showcasing the states

FIDE Chess Olympiad: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa win as India beat England in Round 7

Digital Desk | Samarkand (Uzbekistan), Sep 23 (IANS) Reigning World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa won their matches as

260 history-sheeters sent to judicial custody after special drive

Dolly Parton's estate in turmoil after accusations of extortion

In an exchange on Sept 3 with a longtime lawyer of Parton's, Seaver described himself as a killer and said that on the day his aunt died, he had

Worries about AI internet takeover gain new urgency among doomsday scenario

In the event of AI taking over the internet - one of many doomsday scenarios receiving attention - that could mean attacks on electrical grids, w

Fact check: A look at what Donald Trump got wrong in UN address

Trump claimed major US gains on weapons, oil, drugs, wars, investment and AI at the UN, but available data and official statements challenge seve

Jaishankar airs India's concerns over new tariff Act with Marco Rubio

India and the US on Wednesday discussed bilateral relations and New Delhi's concerns regarding the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act as External Af

Odisha govt clears 27 industrial projects worth Rs 2.47 lakh crore

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (IANS) The Odisha Government on Wednesday approved 27 major industrial projects involving a cumulative investm

Rajasthan civil poll results: BJP wrests stronghold seats from Congress

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 23 (IANS) The results of the Rajasthan civic elections have highlighted varying levels of regional influence among Bha

Supreme Court stays High Court order to recover 5 lakh from Noida DM in NSA detention case

Appearing for Medha Roopam, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi submitted that such decisions went through a multi-tiered process and his client cannot

Missing Kundapur man found murdered in Sharjah; wife and son missing

Shaping the infra risk guarantee fund

Announced in this year's Budget, the initiative requires intervention on six fronts to become even more impactful

Row Over Ravinder Raos Assumption Of KDCCB Charge

Speaking to the media, Ravinder Rao said he did so based on GO-386 issued on August 14, 2025, which extended the terms of management and PIC comm

SC issues notice on PIL against gender-based differences in Muslim inheritance law

SC issued notice on a PIL challenging gender-based differences in inheritance rights under Muslim Personal Law. A three-judge bench headed by CJI

Global South in front row of crisis, back row of decisions: Jaishankar

The Global South today may be in the front row of the global crisis, but is in the back row of decision-making, Jaishankar said at a meeting of l

Shaina NC Criticizes Sanjay Raut as Full-Time Conspiracy Theorist and Part-Time MP

Shaina NC targets Sanjay Raut, questioning his role as an MP and addressing various political and social issues in Maharashtra. Shaina NC Critici

India reaffirms commitment to strengthening longstanding partnership with Armenia

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Secretary (East) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Rudrendra Tandon, represented India at the Na

Chicago school board election 2026: What presidential candidate Sendhil Revuluri says about student learning, CPS budget and what he wants to change

Sendhil Revuluri is running for Chicago Board of Education president with a campaign focused on student learning, community engagement and realit