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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

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

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

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

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

SEBI F&O settlement tweak may cut reliance on closing auction, says Kotak

Brokerage says blended 40-minute trade pool could help, but cash-market depth still needed to make CAS robust

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

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

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

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

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

Wildwood- Official Trailer

Watch the Official trailer from english movie 'Wildwood' starring Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay. 'Wildwood' movie is directed by Travis

'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

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

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

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

Peak XV Partners sells 1.46$ stake in Groww for 1,756 cr in block deal

Peak XV Partners has sold a 1.46 per cent stake in Groww's parent company Billionbrains Garage Ventures for Rs 1,756 crore, trimming its holding

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

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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

A Virginia dairy takes 105,000 tons of discarded food and drink each year instead of sending it to waste; it becomes renewable gas

A Virginia dairy farm is pioneering a method to convert food waste and cow manure into renewable energy. By producing renewable natural gas, the

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

Air India Express Hoax Bomb Threat Twist: First Officer Emerges as Prime Suspect After Failed Lie Detector Test

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

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

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

Arunachal CM denies using might for proposed mega dam on Siang River

Pema Khandu clarifies government position days after the Central Bureau of Investigation registers a case against anti-dam activist Bhanu Tatak f

Housing sentiment remains firm; festive demand to boost sales: Report

Colliers says 50 per cent of prospective buyers plan to purchase a home within two years, with affordability, unit size, connectivity and ameniti

2,100-acre data-centre project near a Civil War site abandoned after years of opposition

In 1982, a near-fatal Coolie accident left doctors declaring Big B clinically dead; Amitabh Bachchan now has no pulse in his wrist

Amitabh Bachchan shared a startling detail about his 1982 Coolie accident. He explained that doctors made several cuts around his wrist during tr

Asian Games chief defends 'functional' rooms after backlash

Accommodation for Asian Games athletes in Japan is functional and efforts are being made to deal with numerous complaints from disgruntled teams,

Silver futures decline to 2.34 lakh/kg

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for December delivery declined by 476, or 0.20%, to 2,34,310 per kg in a business turnover of 1

Global Market: Eurozone bond yields edge higher after Fed rate hike

The eurozone bond yields edged higher after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signalled further tightening. German short-term yields

Sajad Lone Slams Assembly

SRINAGAR, Sept 17: Peoples Conference president and MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone on Thursday slammed the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Secretariat ove

Bollywood Shoot Blamed For Leicestershire Pitch Penalty

Leicestershire County Cricket Club has been docked 27 points and fined 5,000 after their pitch was rated 'poor' during a match against Glamorgan,

Aviva Life Insurance Launches Term Insurance with Return of Premiums Proposition

New Delhi [India], September 17: Aviva Life Insurance Company India Limited, a life insurance company committed to helping customers lead healthi

An Ohio plant takes 190,000 tons of unwanted food a year instead of sending it to landfill; what comes out is pipeline-ready renewable natural gas

In St. Bernard, Ohio, a groundbreaking facility is turning food waste into renewable natural gas through anaerobic digestion. This efficient meth

Gold futures decline to 1.52 lakh/10gm

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, yellow metal contracts for October delivery traded lower by 398, or 0.26%, at 1,52,072 per 10 grams in a busines

Umar Khalid remarks: Congress always supported forces against country, interests, alleges BJP

Digital Desk | Hubballi (Karnataka), Sep 17 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Basavaraj Bommai alleged that th

Haris Rauf 'trying to put' name forward for SL Tests after domestic five-for

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf is looking to make his Test cricket return as he wants to put his name fo

Brookfield to invest up to $600 mn in ACME's green molecule business

Brookfield will invest up to $600 million in ACME Cleantech Ventures to fund green molecule projects in India and the Middle East, marking its re

Australia cracks down on student and backpacker visas to curb migration

Under the new measures, a ballot system will be introduced for backpackers seeking to extend their working holiday visas

CM Mohan Yadav Highlights PM Modis Role in Elevating Indias Global Standing

CM Mohan Yadav praises PM Modi for enhancing Indias stature on the world stage during celebrations for World Vishwa Karma Day and Modis birthday.