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Political Outcry in Maharashtra Over 584 Tribal Student Deaths, CJP Launches Fix Tribal Schools Campaign

The CJP has initiated a campaign after Maharashtra reports 584 tribal student deaths in residential schools over the past two years. Political Ou

Pharmacy owner sent to SIT custody in spurious drug racket case

CBI registers case against U.S.-based Timothy Initiative, six others over alleged routing of funds through foreign debit cards

The agency, which recently received inputs from the ED, has invoked provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, the Information Tech

Opposition Parties Criticize UPI Charge as a Digital Setback in Gujarat

Opposition in Gujarat condemns new UPI charges, warning of financial burden on merchants and consumers. Opposition Parties Criticize UPI Charge a

CM, Guv, Ponnam condole Sangareddy drowning

Alkem Laboratories launches NeuCeno for partial-onset seizures in adults

The once-daily oral therapy is available in five strengths, with clinical studies showing reductions in seizure frequency among adults with uncon

Tributes paid to MS on her 110th birth anniversary

LIC, Norway's sovereign fund, ADIA anchor NSE's 6,746 crore IPO issue

Exchange allocated 37.79 million shares at Rs 1,785 each to 189 investors, with offshore institutions taking 43 per cent and domestic mutual fund

TMC MP Mahua Moitra Attacked with Eggs During Party Meeting in Nadia, West Bengal

TMC MP Mahua Moitra claims BJP workers attacked her with eggs after a party meeting in Nadia, West Bengal. TMC MP Mahua Moitra Attacked with Eggs

Delhi HC directs Bombay Shaving Company to withdraw the disputed razor ad

Court rejects proposed changes and disclaimer, objects to the commercial's courtroom setting and warns Bombay Shaving Company against republishin

In 2013, Beyonc released an entire album without warning; three days later, it had sold more than 828,000 copies and rewritten the surprise-drop rulebook

In 2013, Beyonc released an entire album without warning; three days later, it had sold more than 828,000 copies and changed how artists released

In post-BRICS outreach, Jaishankar reaches Bhutan; Nepal Finance Minister to arrive in Delhi on September 17

Delhi intensifies neighbourhood outreach post-BRICS summit, where region was not represented

Gaza building collapse kills 21, including children

Gaza City: The collapse of a residential building in Gaza City killed 21 people, including children, and injured 45 others, according to the Pale

India Announces ODI and T20 Squads Against West Indies, Featuring Naman Dheer and Aaqib Nabi

India names ODI and T20 squads for West Indies series, introducing Naman Dheer and Aaqib Nabi to the senior team for the first time. India Announ

Centre moves Supreme Court over striking down of Income Tax Section 147A

Government challenges Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling that invalidated the retrospective provision governing tax reassessment powers of juri

India watches US House vote on Bill enabling 100% Russia oil tariffs

The Brics joint declaration, adopted unanimously, criticised unilateral coercive sanctions and secondary sanctions, and also unilateral tariffs a

Kerala HC grants pre-arrest bail to woman who allegedly threw her newborn out the window, citing lack of intent

Naidu asks BPCL to expedite Ramayapatnam refinery project

BPCL Chairman and Managing Director informs the Chief Minister that the proposed project, coming up between Prakasam and Nellore districts, is es

Ganesh immersion points witness heavy rush on third day in Vijayawada

Awareness stressed on girl child protection, empowerment

CMs plan to relocate city zoo triggers debate

Some activists say the concept of zoo is outdated; others want green lung in heart of the city to be maintained

EPFO wage ceiling raised to 25,000 for better social security net

Government raises EPF wage ceiling to 25,000 from 15,000, expanding mandatory social-security coverage to over 51 lakh additional employees

Listing to provide Tata Sons flexibility to raise debt, equity: InGovern

Tata Sons has outgrown the governance model of a private holding company, given its influence over a large listed ecosystem, more than 1.77 crore

RAI warns UPI merchant fee could push small retailers back towards cash

Industry body says the charge could drive small merchants back to cash, weaken formalisation and undermine digital payment adoption during the fe

China Launches Initiative to Enhance SMR Cooperation at IAEA Conference

China promotes international collaboration on small modular reactors (SMRs) during the IAEAs 70th General Conference in Beijing. China Launches I

Ajith Kumar's next film 'Dare Devil' to go on floors from November 2

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) Director Adhik Ravichandran, who is directing actor Ajith Kumar's upcoming Tamil film titled 'Dare Devil',

Bandi Sanjay alleges large-scale land encroachments under BRS rule

Xi suffered stroke & fainted at Brics Summit, claims China Democracy Party chief

ECI to meet two Trinamool factions tomorrow to decide on party name and symbol

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) will meet delegations of the two factions of the Trinamool Congress

Anthropic combines Claude chat, Cowork and Design into one interface

The update aims to simplify AI-powered work by automatically deploying the capabilities needed for tasks without requiring users to switch tools

Minister asks gram panchayats around Bengaluru to prioritise long-term solution to drinking water woes

India rejects Pakistan-China joint boundary commission

New Delhi: India on Wednesday, September 16, rejected the so-called boundary joint commission set up by Pakistan and China, saying that the body

UPI MDR to attract 18% GST; registered merchants can claim input credit

Experts say GST will raise the upfront cost of accepting eligible UPI payments, but registered businesses can offset the tax through input tax cr

8/10 homeless people are drug addicts: Shocking testimony on homelessness stuns House hearing

Watch: Three myths about Indian food you need to stop believing

Michigan man kept two abandoned boys together; strangers raised $18,506

Narendra Modi daily routine: What Prime Minister's habits reveal about his journey

Narendra Modi's daily routine, personal habits: PM Narendra Modi's journey reflects discipline and enduring interests shaping his public persona.

Fujifilm to invest 800 crore in greenfield semiconductor materials facility in India

The Japanese firm will develop the facility in two phases, focusing on front-end process chemicals, surface conditioning materials and high-purit

FCNR(B) deposits saved India from a BoP deficit in July 2026

This can be a one-time comfortand may not be available next year, says Madan Sabnavis, Chief Economist of Bank of Baroda

South Africa Rejects US Visa Restrictions, Defends Domestic Policies

South Africa dismisses new US visa restrictions as misrepresentative, emphasizing the need for diplomatic dialogue. South Africa Rejects US Visa

ECI schedules Sept 17 hearing with rebel TMC delegation over party representation

CJPs Dipke launches Adivasi school thik karo campaign

Govt rolls out GOBARdhan guidelines, assures full CBG offtake, sets price

Ensures full offtake of CBG plant and introduces a pricing mechanism

Watch: Mecca security threat: India voices deep concern

India has expressed deep concern following an intercepted drone attack near the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred on Sept

CM Samrat Choudhary, Shivraj Singh Chouhan review Bihar flood relief and damage assessment in Patna

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 16 (IANS) A high-level review meeting on flood disaster management, relief and damage assessment in Bihar was held at t

He moved to US for work, missed ITR; taxman imposes Rs 8.9L penalty - what ITAT said

The individual maintained that he had not deliberately attempted to evade tax. His case was that he had simply missed the ITR deadline while deal

Center reconstitutes CBFC panel

The two members of the previous board that have been retained include Waman Kendre and Ramesh Patange

Meet Sophie Zeng, the 17-year-old California student who built an app to identify invasive plants after learning they can become overlooked wildfire fuel

Project ARISE expanded its work by organizing invasive-plant removal drives, habitat restoration efforts and environmental workshops in collabora

Secunderabad man killed for helping inter-caste couple get married

Hyderabad:Police have arrested five people in connection with the murder of a 26-year-old man in Secunderabads Tukaramgate area, saying the killi

Quote of the day by Russell Crowe: 'Even bad men love their mamas.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on human complexity, maternal love, empathy and perspective

Quote of the day by Russell Crowe, Even bad men love their mamas, comes from the 2007 Western film 3:10 to Yuma. Spoken by Russell Crowe as Ben W

IMD DG Debunks Cyclone Rumors in Odisha; Low Pressure Likely by Sept 19

IMD DG Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has debunked cyclone rumors in Odisha. A low-pressure area expected by Sept 19 will bring heavy rainfall to coast

Slovakias President Emphasizes EU and NATO Relations

President Peter Pellegrini highlights the importance of EU and NATO ties for Slovakias security and economic prosperity in a recent address. Slov

Anant Nag brings Dadasaheb Phalke to Kannada

Scientists find DNA in human blood can fold into strange four-stranded shapes a hidden layer of genetic information that ordinary sequencing may miss

Scientists have found unusual four-stranded DNA shapes in human blood plasma. These G-quadruplex structures suggest hidden genetic information ma

Cybersecurity courses: Despite great promise, first job remains elusive

Cybersecurity jobs can involve analysing alerts, investigating suspicious activity, following incident-response procedures, and handling sensitiv

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McLaren plans to invest 500m in its UK operations and create up to 1,000 jobs by 2032. The company will build its future engines in-house for the

NSE raises 6,746 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO

LIC gets biggest allocation at 450 crore; mutual funds account for nearly 37% of anchor book

Car Headlight Rules: New Safety Measures Could Change How Vehicle Lights Work

Night-time driving can become difficult when a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction uses an excessively bright high beam. The sudden g

A sea-facing life in Chennai: Murugavel Janakiraman, founder and CEO of Matrimony.com

Decades-old tradition: Tirupati umbrellas taken out on procession

Six students drown during Ganesh immersion in Sangareddy

Hyderabad: As many as six students drowned during Ganesh idol immersion at Nereducheruvu in Pedda Kanjerla village of Indresham mandal in Sangare

New UPI charge may put netbanking back in play for Indian stockbrokers

Netbanking costs a flat Rs 8-12 per transaction, making it cheaper than UPI for large transfers by brokers after a 0.02 per cent MDR takes effect

Madhya Pradesh Governor Urges Screening for Sickle Cell Disease in Schools

The Governor of Madhya Pradesh has called for enhanced screening for sickle cell disease among schoolchildren to improve health outcomes. Madhya

Vastu Tips: 7 Signs at Home That Traditional Beliefs Consider Auspicious

In many Indian households, everyday happenings around the home are sometimes viewed through the lens of Vastu and traditional religious beliefs.

Modi calls for India to lead in emerging technologies at semiconductor roundtable

The government and semiconductor industry discussed policy support, talent development, infrastructure and opportunities to expand Indias capabil

PM Modi asks semiconductor CEOs to step up industry participation in next phase of Indias growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged India to lead in emerging technologies. He assured industry leaders of a predictable and responsive policy env

Governor Urges Screening for Sickle Cell Disease in Madhya Pradesh Schools

Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangu Bhai Patel emphasizes the need for screening children for sickle cell disease in schools and Anganwadi centers. Gov

Govt looks at expanding use of steel from ship recycling

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) A joint meeting was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Steel and Heavy Industries Minister H.D.

Vastu Tips: Why You Should Avoid Keeping Medicines Near Your Pillow or Bed

For many people, keeping medicines close to the bed seems like a practical habit. If a tablet needs to be taken at night or early in the morning,

100% tariff on India? Russia sanctions bill clears key hurdle, final House vote next

BJP's nationwide events to mark Modi's birthday on Thursday; Shah, Rajnath to flag off bike rallies

The BJP will organize nationwide programs on Thursday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off a

Premalatha: Vanniyarasu got Minister post, so VCK switched alliances

Davis Cup | An even contest in the offing on the hard-courts of Seoul

Delhi Metro to run extra trains amid passenger surge triggered DTC bus strike

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will put in place extensive arrangements to manage the anticipated surge in passenger footfall on its net

India ODI squad vs WI: Rohit keeps his place, Jurel preferred over Pant

Naman Dhir and Auqib Nabi have been handed India's maiden ODI call-ups in the absence of key players due to the Asian Games 2026

Clash during bank election: CPI(M) leader held in Kozhikode

Case relates to clash during Chevayur bank election on November 16, 2024, in which a native of Mukkom sustained serious injuries

'Will ensure youth don't have to move outside Uttarakhand to fulfill dreams': CM Dhami

Digital Desk | Dehradun, Sep 15 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday took part in the 'Yuva Sankalp Diwas' event in

Vastu Tips: How Many Diyas Should You Light in Your Home Temple Every Day?

Lighting a diya during daily worship is a long-standing tradition in many Hindu households. A small flame is often associated with light, devotio

MDR may push small merchants, price-sensitive consumers towards cash: GTRI

The Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 could push small merchants and price-sensitive consumers back towards

Top 11 districts in UP report 1.6% drop in sugarcane acreage; sugar output may be hit

A likely early start of factories with lower recovery and the demand from local gur manufacturers may also limit cane supply, potentially affecti

Quote of the Day by Freddie Mercury: You can be anything you want to be, just Inspiring life lessons on transformation, determination, individuality and why the only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday

Quote of the Day by Freddie Mercury: Freddie Mercurys quote, You can be anything you want to be, just turn yourself into anything you think that

Trump vs Carney: The dealmaker meets his match in a central banker

In response to Trump's pressures, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has strategically leveraged central banking principles. Steadfast in resist

MS Subbulakshmi was a pan-India superstar, says Kamal Haasan at biopic launch

Rashmika Mandana plays the late legendary singer in the biopic that will have music by Anirudh Ravichander

Indias soybean imports may touch record high 1 mt in the current season on fall in domestic supply

Trend in imports likely to sustain next year on anticipated drop in output impacted by lower area, weak monsoons

News Corp bought Myspace for $580 million in 2005. In 2011, Specific Media and Justin Timberlake acquired it for about $35 million

Myspace helped popularize personalized online profiles, artist promotion and social networking at a crucial stage in the development of the web,

Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck

Police have seized 3 quintals 32 kg of ganja from an abandoned truck at the entrance of Kuradpasi village under Kundheigola police station in Rea

Fortis Healthcare arm inks pact to service 400-bedded hospital in Delhi

The agreement will give Fortis long-term exclusive rights for inpatient services, clinical manpower and specialised equipment at the upcoming fac

Official Inauguration of the Finglu Canal in Southwest China

The Finglu Canal, a key project in Chinas transport infrastructure, officially opens, enhancing trade routes and regional economic growth. Offici

Man drowns in River Cauvery during idol immersion

Despite NATO-like defence treaty, Pakistan keeps off military support to Saudi Arabia against attacks

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep16 (IANS) Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the attempted drone attack by Yemen's Houthis near the holy city of Mecca