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Odisha Governor Plants Sapling at Atal Bana to Celebrate PM Modi

Marking the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, September 17, Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati participated in a tree p

Maharashtra deploys AI to detect power theft, flags 28,000 cases in 3 months

The utility deployed more than 190 flying squads after its AI and machine learning module identified unusual electricity consumption patterns.

What does BSEs outperformance of other listed exchange players mean for NSE IPO

Strong demand for exchange stocks from Indian investors is positive for NSE post-listing, but similar stellar returns cannot be anticipated

Watch: Chandrababu Naidu: PM Modi is a leader with a vision for developed India

Rise and Fall 2 contestants: Swara Bhaskar, former BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, among first names

Prime Video's reality show, Rise & Fall, is all set to return with its second season this month, with Virender Sehwag taking on the hosting dutie

KTR challenges Revanth to order judicial probe into assets of both families

KTR said the inquiry should cover every acre of land and every rupee of assets acquired by the two families and added that the BRS was prepared t

U.S. again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly

7 Roald Dahl books that will reawaken your inner child

Revisit 7 magical Roald Dahl books filled with wonder, adventure, and imagination that can make any adult feel like a child again.

New school building inaugurated at Pudunaduvalur

Saudi Arabia turns to allies as missile interceptors run low

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has approached several regional and Western countries for air-defence assistance as it faces a shortage of missile intercept

Karnataka Explores Sharjahs Elevated Pod System For Hampi, Hill Stations And Tourist Spots

China Rejects US Bill Proposing 100 Per Cent Tariffs On Buyers Of Russian Oil

UN-backed experts cite possible U.S. war crimes in Iran strikes

The international fact-finding mission on Iran says the findings centre on a pair of airstrikes that killed at least 178 civilians, including wom

Fynbos, Rosario and Regina Memorabilis impress

Asian Games 2026:Key Indian players to watch out for

The Indian contingent for Asian Games 2026 features notable names, including Olympic medallists P.V. Sindhu and Manu Bhaker

Taruwar Agro: Three Bihar Friends Built a Rs 2.5 Crore Business from Banana Waste

Three friends from Bihar founded Taruwar Agro, turning banana stem waste into eco-friendly products and generating Rs 2.5 crore revenue in FY26.

KDEM to host Mangaluru Technovanza on Sept 22-23

The two-day event will explore innovation, investment, skills, global partnerships and sustainable urban development in Mangalurus technology eco

Satya Niketan building collapse: Kiran Bedi seeks intervention in case, Centre opposes plea

Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma, appearing for the Centre, Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), however, opp

Maratha Quota Stir: Manoj Jarange-Patil Ends 20-Day Fast, Gives Maharashtra Govt 3 Months To Act

Maratha Quota Stir: Manoj Jarange-Patil Suspends 20-Day Fast, Gives Maharashtra 3 Months

Stud Poker, Moonveil and Galahad catch the eye

Sorcery Suspicion Triggers Murder in Rayagada: 12 Arrested

Police have cracked a brutal murder case triggered by suspicions of sorcery, arresting 12 villagers in connection with the crime. The victim, Mat

Rohit Sharma Welcomes Shikhar Dhawan to His Reality Show with Heartfelt Humor

Rohit Sharma hosts Shikhar Dhawan on his reality show, reminiscing their friendship and cricketing journey ahead of the shows premiere. Rohit Sha

'Change your mindset': Supreme Court's big observation on Tamil Nadu's opposition to Hindi

Tamil Nadu must reconsider its mindset over teaching Hindi in schools across the state, observed the Supreme Court on Thursday, asking it to reth

DMK cadres clash verbally with the police in Karur over garlanding EVR statue

Tata Sons board-room battle: Stalemate allowed chairman to vote on his own reappointment

With only two nominees, Venu Srinivasan and Noel Tata, on the Tata Sons board representing opposing sides, the expectation was of a stalemate dur

Tawanda Mukuhlani Appointed ICC Deputy Chairman, Receives Congratulations from Jay Shah

Tawanda Mukuhlani has been named the ICCs new Deputy Chairman, marking a significant milestone for Zimbabwean cricket. Tawanda Mukuhlani Appointe

Enough is enough: Delhi HC raps DU, police over violence ahead of DUSU polls

Disha Salian probe: Uddhav warns of legal action over 'character assassination'

Uddhav Thackeray threatened legal action if the campaign against his family over Disha Salian's death continues. He stated his family has no conn

Sarpanch dies after getting severely injured in accident

Hyderabad: A 40-year-old woman sarpanch died on Thursday, September 17, after succumbing to injuries she sustained in an accident a day earlier i

India to Face South Korea in Davis Cup Qualifiers for Final Eight Spot

India takes on South Korea in the Davis Cup qualifiers, aiming for a spot in the Final Eight. Matches set for September 18-19 in Seoul. India to

Asian Games 2026: Six sporting events that make their debutin Aichi-Nagoya

Death of tribal children in Balaghat: Rahul calls MP govt India

New Delhi, Sep 17 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a blistering attack on the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh over the de

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (September 17, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, September 17, 2026.

Dog desperately resists as woman pushes it off bridge into river in Nepal, disturbing video triggers outrage

A video circulating on social media has drawn widespread anger in Nepal after appearing to show a woman pushing a dog from a bridge into a river.

From idea to enterprise: Designing startup programmes that deliver long-term impact

A strong programme should progressively help founders by focusing on whether the problem is real, whether the product solves it, whether customer

International Equal Pay Day Highlights Gender Wage Gap for Women

On International Equal Pay Day, the stark wage gap between men and women is emphasized, with women earning 20% less globally. International Equal

Amit Shahs UCC push: Why implement it by 2029? | Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar

Why is Union Home Minister Amit Shah pushing NDA-ruled States to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) by 2029? In this episode of Talking Polit

Mizoram Speaker to lead Indian delegation session on AI at Commonwealth meet in South Africa

The conference is deliberating upon issues related to strengthening parliamentary systems and promoting equitable development among Commonwealth

Lower Kharif output expected due to rainfall deficit in Rajasthan

Rain deficit may cut Rajasthan's Kharif output, with guar, moong and moth crops facing sharp yield losses

'I'm staying, so is the curry': Indian-origin US lawmaker reacts to 'go home' remark

Centre Launches 16th Commercial Coal Mine Auction Round, Offers 25 Blocks Across Eight States

Daayra review: A murky dramatisation of the 2019 Hyderabad rape and murder case

While the makers insist the 2019 Hyderabad rape and murder case merely inspires Daayra, it is evident that, barring a few scenes, it serves as a

Actor Akriti Agarwal announces separation from cricketer Prithvi Shaw, 6 months after engagement

Actor Akriti Agarwal has announced her separation from cricketer Prithvi Shaw, six months after the couple got engaged. She shared the news on so

Software employee saw 1.44 crore in his account, lost 22.8 lakh; two held in Andhras Nandyal

Asked to pay 25 lakh in taxes before he could withdraw his money, he realised he had been cheated

Govt to ensure merchants absorb UPI MDR charges, not pass them to consumers: Sources

Amid opposition demands to roll back the 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI payments, government sources on Thursday said th

Bihar Police to Establish Child Help Desks in Every Police Station

Bihar Police plans to set up Child Help Desks in every station to create a safe environment for children by October 2. Bihar Police to Establish

BIS to modernise 21 laboratories across key cotton-producing States

The initiative will establish high-precision testing facilities across major cotton-producing regions, covering northern, central, southern and e

Stock markets close flat after U.S. Fed rate hike; NSE IPO in focus

Caution prevailed after the U.S. Federal Reserve increased its interest rates and indicated further tightening in monetary policy

CGPSC State Service Exam 2025: Interview, document verification postponed

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has postponed the State Service Examination 2025's document verification and interview process

'Health, energy & success': Italy PM Meloni wishes 'friend' PM Modi on his birthday

Practo names Jagnoor Singh CEO as Shashank ND Singh becomes Executive Chairman

The new leadership structure is expected to provide strategic direction to Practo as it looks to expand market reach.

'Come to Michigan...': Abdul El-Sayed dismisses Hasan Piker ties, says 'voters arent asking'

RBI sells 50000 cr govt securities in OMO to drain surplus liquidity

India's central bank sold 50000 crore ($5.2 billion) of bonds under its open market operations program as it stepped up efforts to drain surplus

CM Adhikari lauds Kolkata Police STF for arrest of top Maoist leader Asim Mandal

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday congratulated the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolka

India drawn with Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos and Senegal in FIFA U15 World Cup

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India have been drawn in Group K alongside Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos and Senegal in the inaugural

School Holiday Tomorrow, September 18: Where are schools & colleges closed for Vishwakarma Puja and Ganesh Visarjan? Check state-wise list from Bengal to Maharashtra

School holiday tomorrow: On September 18, 2026, school holiday schedules will vary across India. While students in West Bengal observe a holiday

With TFR at 1.9, EAC-PM calls for end to sterilisation incentives

India's TFR has fallen to 1.9, below replacement level. The EAC-PM has called for ending sterilisation-linked incentives and reviewing population

'Your leadership made India a world power': Netanyahu greets PM Modi on birthday

Pakistan to join Saudi Arabia-Houthi conflict? Defence minister says ready to fulfill Mecca Pact obligations

Amid escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemens Houthi group, Pakistan has said it is ready to fulfil its obligations under the Makkah D

PM Modi's birthday: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta donates blood, pledges organs

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday

Ganesh Visarjan: Essential Guidelines on Who Should Immerse Bappa and Who Should Avoid It

Indian Air Force to Receive LCA Tejas FOC Twin Seater Aircraft

The Indian Air Force will receive LCA Tejas twin seater trainer aircraft and Dhruv NG helicopters in a significant aviation event. Indian Air For

Radha Ashtami 2026 ChatGPT Prompts: Top ways to turn your photos Into Radha Rani-inspired images

Radha Ashtami, marking Radha Rani's appearance, will be celebrated on September 19, 2026. This Hindu festival occurs on the Ashtami Tithi of Shuk

Why is Amazon trying to replace your neighbourhood WhatsApp group with Ring?

Amazon is launching Rings Neighbours service in the UK from October 21. The free service lets people join a local community without owning a Ring

BharatPe backs new UPI MDR framework; distances itself from Ashneer Grover's remarks

Clarifying that Grovers remarks do not reflect the companys stance, BharatPe said his views were made strictly in an individual capacity

Luv Ranjan on launching newcomers in Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar: I didnt want to let the opportunity pass

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Filmmaker and writer Luv Ranjan has opened up about launching newcomers in Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar. He descr

Trump warns EU of very heavy tariffs as Canada moves to deepen ties with EU

Trump has warned the European Union of very heavy tariffs if he considers its actions hostile, as Canada and the EU move to deepen economic ties

HM Shah flags off Vadnagar to Varanasi bike yatra on PM Modis 76th birthday

Digital Desk | Vadnagar, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday flagged off the Vadnagar to Varanasi bike rally from Prime Minis

Lawrence Bishnoi gang threatens Canada police: No guts to stop us, claims 5,000 members, says shootings can be done for $1,000

A threat letter from the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi Gang to Canada police in 2025 has now emerged online which reads We are Indian gang Canada ha

Brothers started junk business with $4,000 truck; it later made $3.04m

Massachusetts brothers Kirk and Jacob McKinney started Junk Teens in 2021 with a used $4,000 pickup truck while they were still teenagers. What b

Rupee settles 3 paise lower at 95.94 against U.S. dollar after breaching 96 level

The rupee ended almost flat amid a slight fall in the dollar index and crude oil prices, which supported investor sentiment despite global geopol

Tata Trusts dissents to reappointment of N. Chandrasekaran as Tata Sons chairperson

The Tata Trusts formally placed on record their acceptance of the decision the following day and advised Tata Sons to initiate the process for se

Push 3-language formula for class 6 to next academic year, Supreme Court tells CBSE

The Supreme Court suggested the CBSE consider deferring its three-language policy for Class 6 students. This policy mandates studying two native

World-famous dance group Quick Style Hyderabad show venue confirmed

Hyderabad: The wait is finally over for Quick Style fans in Hyderabad. After announcing the city as part of their Touch Down World Tour 2026, the

Jharkhand High Court Orders IT Expert to Address Technical Issues in Secondary Teacher Exam

Jharkhand High Court summons IT expert over technical issues preventing candidates from downloading response sheets for teacher exam. Jharkhand H

Our Children Learn by Watching the Way Saif Treats Me: Kareen Kapoor Khan

Daayra stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj in a story that places law and justice on opposing sides.

Hindi Cannot Be Kept Out: SC Rejects Tamil Nadus Plea Against Navodaya Schools

Supreme Court asks Tamil Nadu to identify land while urging dialogue over Navodaya schools language policy.

Disha Salian case: Raut backs Aaditya; says CBI FIR attempt to malign Thackeray family image

The Central Bureau of Investigation registered a First Information Report in the 2020 Disha Salian death case, naming no accused in compliance wi

HC orders police to save footage from KTR staff

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday, September 16, directed Safiabad Police to preserve the closed circuit television (CCTV) camera

Premanand Ji Maharaj Reveals the 28 Sacred Names of Radha Rani That Fulfill Every Desire

Global chip leaders see India emerging as semiconductor manufacturing hub

Executives from ASML, Infineon and Intel see opportunities in fabrication, advanced packaging, AI, data centres and power electronics as India's

Tata Trusts dissents to reappointment of N. Chandrasekharan as Tata Sons chairperson

The Tata Trusts formally placed on record their acceptance of the decision the following day and advised Tata Sons to initiate the process for se

Asian Games 2026: Shreyas Iyer Under Pressure After UK Setbacks, Harmanpreet Kaur

Cricket at the Asian Games enters another chapter in 2026, with India heading into the competition with contrasting storylines in the mens and wo

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Pays Tribute to Late Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu

CM Hemant Soren honors late minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu in Giridih, expressing deep sorrow over his untimely passing. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren P

N Chandrasekaran Secures Five-Year Term As Tata Sons Chairman After Noel Tata Calls Vote 'Illegal'

NIA court issues arrest warrant against Pakistan-based LeT commander Saifullah for his role in attacks in J&K

The Central agency says Saifullah is a key figure in the terror outfits operations and has remained active for over two decades; he is linked to

Sensex Slips While Nifty Advances Amid Fed Rate Hike and Late-Session Profit Booking

India accounts for 20% of global chip design workforce: Intel

More than 85,000 semiconductor skill sets generated in India, says Intel senior executive

Tata Sons board for Chandra's reappointment, moves to list co; Trusts may challenge decision

Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts, voted against Chandrasekaran's reappointment, but the resolution passed by a majority vote of the board

Puravankara secures 4.68-acre redevelopment project in Goregaon West, Mumbai

With estimated gross development value of Rs 2,600 cr