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Stem cell therapy for autism only in approved clinical trials: Centre

Stem cell interventions that have not been approved for routine clinical use, including those offered for autism, should not be provided as routi

Veteran Sriram Balaji reflects on Davis Cup motivation after breaking into world top 50

Fresh off breaking into the ATP World Top 50 doubles rankings on September 14, 2026, Indian tennis star Sriram Balaji is keeping his focus firmly

Sridevi property dispute: SC issues notice to Boney, Janhvi, Khushi

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to film producer Boney Kapoor and his daughters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor on a plea

RBI absorbs 2.4 trillion via VRRR auction amid surplus liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday absorbed Rs 2.40 lakh crore through variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auctions from the banking secto

Karnataka to launch two-year anti-anaemia campaign in Kalyan Karnataka

Digital Desk | Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Sep 17 (IANS) The Karnataka government will launch a special two-year campaign to combat anaemia in the Ka

WPL 2027 Dates Announced: League to Begin on January 14

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed the key dates for the 2027 season of the Womens Premier League (WPL), giving fans

India's outsourcing industry holds ground as AI reshapes jobs, says ING

Software services exports now account for 5.2 per cent of GDP, up from 3.3 per cent before the pandemic, while business services have more than d

CPI(M) back in familiar opposition role, questions Satheesan's zoo relocation plan

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 17 (IANS) The CPI(M) in Kerala has moved swiftly to oppose Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan's proposal to rel

Radha Ashtami 2026: Puja Vidhi, Bhog Ideas, Auspicious Time and Important Fasting Rules

Radha Ashtami 2026 is an important Hindu festival dedicated to Radha Rani, who is revered as the divine consort of Lord Krishna. Devotees observe

Fed hike impact: What 25 bps rate increase means for market & FII flows

In line with expectations, the Fed raised rates by 25 bps, with policy signalling that this cycle will continue.

NSE IPO bid details: Offer booked 0.26 times so far on day 1; GMP at 8%

The NSE opened for subscription today (September 17) and will remain open till Monday, (September 21). The exchange has set a price band of 1,700

Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher and South Superstars Extend Heartfelt Wishes

KARM BABA Ventures Launches KarmAi to Make Business Intelligence Effortless

Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], September 17: KarmAi, an AI platform from KARM BABA Ventures, goes live on 17th September 2026, at www.karmai.io. Ever

Vastu Tips: Why Do Elders Say Not to Call Someone Back While They Are Leaving Home?

In many Indian households, certain customs are followed when a family member leaves home for an important task, journey, examination, business me

Precision Wires commences trial production of copper cathodes at Gujarat units

Precision Wires India said that it has commenced some trial production of copper cathodes at its copper refining/recycling plant located at Zarol

Hollywood Icon to Star in Oscar Winner Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu's Grand Drama 'Digger'

Trump ties $5,000 payout to Republican victory

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every adult in America if Republicans win both chamb

Driving Licence Update: Check Your Mobile Number Details Before September 25

Driving Licence Update: A driving licence is one of the most important documents for anyone who drives a vehicle on Indian roads. Since licence r

Rasika Dugal and Mohit Malik Reveal Secrets Behind Viral 'Saanson Ki Mala' Scene and Beena-Birju Romance

Oprah Winfrey: I've been molested since I was nine

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DAAYRA impresses with its premise and performances but falters in the second half and climax Movie Review: DAAYRA falters in its second half and climax

Star Cast: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran Director: Meghna Gulzar Daayra Movie Review Synopsis: DAAYRA is the story of two cops with c

Miley Cyrus says new album feels so alive as it keeps up with her life in real time

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Singer Miley Cyrus has talked about the deeply personal process of creating her new album Bass Persuades and

PV Sindhu pens birthday wish for PM Modi, recalls sharing ice-cream with him

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Double Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu extended warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on hi

In 1992, scientists sent 230 hornets into space to see if they could build a nest without gravity; after 8 days, they returned without building one

During a 1992 space mission, the Endeavour shuttle became home to 230 hornets, prompting scientists to investigate how these insects build nests

Putin wishes PM Modi on birthday; highlights role in strengthening Russia-India ties

NEW DELHI:Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and lauded his contributio

Cheapest Countries to Study Abroad: 4 Options Indian Students Can Consider

For many Indian students, studying at a foreign university is an important academic and career goal. However, tuition fees are only one part of t

OpenAI to publish reports on unauthorised AI behaviour as models hide mistakes, fabricates data

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) US-based artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has announced plans to start publishing ongoing reports on

Congress MPs say Parliament Standing Committee didn't discuss MDR charges on UPI transactions

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Congress MPs on Thursday expressed concern over the recently announced 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rat

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar Welcomed Warmly in Bhutan

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankars visit to Bhutan focuses on strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation in various sectors. Indi

Kangana Ranaut celebrates PM Modis birthday, speaks about Indias growth and Viksit Bharat vision

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She pr

Congress sweeps four Jaipur repoll wards, Dotasra hits back at BJPs massive majority claim

Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. He stated that rep

Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet Gulf leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on September 22

Mike Tyson bought a 51,800-sq-ft Connecticut mansion for $3 million in 1996; later 50 cent bought it for $4.1 million and sold it for $2.9 million in 2019; it is now back for $9.9 million

A Connecticut mansion once owned by Mike Tyson and later by 50 Cent is back on the market for 9.9 million dollars. Tyson bought it for 3 million

PM Modi To Open Semicon India 2026 As Chip Mission Shifts Focus To Design

UP Rent Agreement Rules Change: New Stamp Duty Slabs for Houses and Shops

Uttar Pradesh: People planning to rent a house, shop, warehouse or other property in Uttar Pradesh may see a significant change in the cost of pr

India reaffirms energy security commitment for people after US House passes Russia sanctions bill

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people after the US House of Representativ

Father of Disha Salian Sends Defamation Notice to Aditya Thackeray and Anil Deshmukh

Satish Salian demands a public apology and 500 crore in damages from Aditya Thackeray and Anil Deshmukh over defamatory statements. Father of Dis

Need 10 Note Bundles for a Wedding? Heres How to Get Them From a Bank

Wedding preparations in India often involve more than arranging the venue, food and guest list. Traditional ceremonies may also require small-den

98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar greets PM Modi on birthday; recalls his long political journey

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) Makhanlal Sarkar, one of the most senior and early workers of the BJP in West Bengal, on Thursday extended

Nirmala Sitharaman moved by M S Subbulakshmi

Bengaluru: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was visibly moved while attending a special musical programme organised in Bengaluru on Wedn

Semicon India 2026: Indias semiconductor ecosystem expanding, opening new opportunities, says Modi

Speaking at the inauguration of the SEMICON India 2026, Narendra Modi said that the semiconductor ecosystem is expanding rapidly, opening new opp

Graham Staines murder case: Rejected convict Dara Singhs remission plea, Odisha tells Supreme Court

The Orissa High Court commuted his death sentence to life imprisonment in 2005, and it was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2011.

Asian Games 2026: Gymnast Pranati Nayak takes measured approach in bid for maiden medal

Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak is targeting an Asian Games medal in her fourth appearance. She has recovered from a plantar fasciitis injury and fe

Deboning technology by ICAR-CIBA to popularise milkfish

M. Kailasam, Director, ICAR-CIBA, said the removal of fine intermuscular bones would make milkfish more acceptable to consumers and encourage wid

PM Modi's 76th birthday: Russian President Vladimir Putin, US extend greetings

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, praising his contribution to streng

ECI to meet Trinamool factions today; may decide who gets name

Kolkata: As the Election Commission of India (ECI) meets separately with delegations from the two factions of the Trinamool Congress in New Delhi

Neogen Chemicals surges after raising nearly Rs 600 crore via QIP issue

Neogen Chemicals jumped 6.73% to Rs 2456.95 after the company has announced the successful completion of qualified institutions placement (QIP) f

Maharashtra forms Kelkar panel to tackle fiscal stress, boost revenues

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) In a major push to reinforce Maharashtras fiscal health and support its long-term growth roadmap, Maharashtr

Buckingham Palace responds to Charles Spencers claim that King Charles said Diana would be forgotten

Buckingham Palace issued a pointed response to Charles Spencer's memoir claim. Spencer alleges King Charles III said Diana would be forgotten soo

Coforge named Leader in AI-Enabled Cloud Infrastructure Management Services

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Centre Pushes Uttar Pradesh To Fast-Track 973-Million-Tonne Captive Coal Block In Jharkhand

India a market of tremendous importance: Infineon CEO

The country is developing technological solutions for its own market, while contributing to innovation on a global scale, Infineon chief Jochen H

Paytm karo, back in vogue again: Can the stock reclaim IPO price after 5 years and 480% rally?

Paytm shares have rebounded over 480% from their lifetime low but remain 20% below the Rs 2,150 IPO price. The introduction of MDR on select high

Shilpa Shetty Visits Lalbaugcha Raja, Showcases 100-Year-Old Earrings

Actress Shilpa Shetty visits Lalbaugcha Raja with her sister, drawing attention with her traditional attire and vintage earrings. Shilpa Shetty V

Leaders greet PM Modi on 76th birthday, hail his 25-year public life

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also wished PM Modi a long and healthy life

At just a gram and eight millimetres, Srikakulam researchers wind turbine enters International Book of Records

Maheswaram Bhanu Chandhar builds the silent turbine from copper sheets, a small DC motor and enamel paint, and sees a future for it in space and

EU Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 13

The European Union is moving toward tighter rules on childrens access to social media, with the European Commission proposing a ban for children

Resident Evil Review: Wicked Fun!

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil delivers a scary, bloody and surprisingly funny ride that mostly gets away with its bold choices.

Telangana ACB arrests two police officials for taking Rs 5 lakh bribe

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 17 (IANS) Telanganas Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested two police officers for demanding and accepting a br

Haris Rauf Aims for Spot in Pakistan Test Team Amid Bowling Challenges

Fast bowler Haris Rauf seeks to secure a place in Pakistans Test team ahead of the series against Sri Lanka. Haris Rauf Aims for Spot in Pakistan

Rupee may need to weaken further as fundamentals shift: Axis Bank

The Indian rupee may need to weaken further to align with shifting trade fundamentals and relatively weaker productivity gains from AI, according

ETMarkets Smart Talk| India less vulnerable to US rate shocks, but expensive midcaps remain at risk: Amar K Ambani

Indian equities are better positioned to withstand global rate shocks due to strong domestic liquidity, but expensive mid- and small-cap stocks r

IIT-Delhi engineer, bank manager arrested by Mumbai Police for duping Rs 1.12 crore from a 68-year-old in a digital arrest scam

An IIT Delhi graduate and a private bank operations manager are among six people arrested in connection with a Rs 1.12 crore digital arrest scam

Israeli bulldozers level Gaza rubble,

Gaza City: Israeli bulldozers continue to level areas of Gaza where people may remain buried beneath the rubble, UN High Commissioner for Human R

Life Term Upheld For Schoolgirl Rape

The Kerala High Court has affirmed the conviction and life imprisonment of a former state government employee found guilty of raping a 14-year-ol

Govt strengthens Schedule drugs regulation, recommends CCTV surveillance at medical stores

New Delhi The government on Thursday said it has proposed amendments to strengthen regulatory oversight over Schedule H, H1 and The post Govt str

Dara Singhs remission in Staines case rejected

Telangana to unveil master plan of Future City at 'Invest Telangana Global Summit': Revanth Reddy

The Bharat Future City will encompass innovative zones focused on technology, healthcare, and education, with major investments from industry lea

Youth Murdered and Body Set Ablaze Over Love Affair in Debagada; 3 Detained

A horrifying incident of violence has sent shockwaves across Debagada district after a 28-year-old youth was allegedly murdered and his body set

Why India Is Reviewing Meta

The Centre is questioning whether Meta can continue to claim legal protection as a social media intermediary if its algorithms actively influence

Trump calls Canada terrible trade partner, threatens tariffs on EU

India prepares to become preferred destination for semiconductor manufacturing: PM

12 semiconductor projects approved; India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 outlay raised to $13.5 billion

U.S. Congress Passes Bill Imposing 100% Tariff on Goods from Countries Trading with Russia

The U.S. Congress has approved a bill imposing heavy tariffs on nations buying oil and gas from Russia, aiming to curb its war efforts in Ukraine

Hyderabad airport passenger traffic falls 11.5 pc in August

Hyderabad: Passenger traffic at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad dropped 11.5 per cent in August compared with the same mon

Tirupati Protest Video Falsely Shared As Delhi Police Action During BRICS

BOOM found that the video is from a paramedical students protest in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

Bains Manny Maceda On Indias Ambitions Of Being The Worlds Factory In a Multi-Local Era

Ex-DGP Thachankary Convicted In Wealth Case

A court in Kottayam has found former state DGP Tomin J Thachankary guilty of amassing wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income unde

Cattle trader Ali robbed, assaulted in UP

Kaushambi: Local strongmen in Uttar Pradeshs Kaushambi district allegedly robbed and assaulted a Muslim buffalo trader, with a video of the incid

IND v AFG 3rd T20I: Who should India drop to accommodate Vaibhav in the XI?

With the series sealed 2-0, India could rest Ishan Kishan to fit in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, while Samson and Abhishek's form complicates selection

Jaipur Rugs new Mumbai store is so big, customers expected a tennis court

The 20,000-square-foot space at Empire Mills combines carpets, art and craft, with Jaipur Rugs positioning it as a gallery as much as a store

India and the U.S. Conduct Joint Counter-Terrorism Exercise

Indian and U.S. forces engage in a joint counter-terrorism exercise in Auli, enhancing operational coordination and modern military techniques. I

President Murmu extends birthday greetings to PM Modi

President Droupadi Murmu extended her greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday. In a post on X, she wrote that over the past 25

Fortis Healthcare challenges forensic audit order in Supreme Court

Hospital chain Fortis Healthcare has filed a special leave petition in the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court order directing a forensic au

I'm done being negative, playing the victim: Sumit Nagal

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal reflects on his challenging 2026 season, marked by injuries and mental toll. He discusses his decision to stop p

India Lowers Fuel Export Levies as Crude Prices Remain Unstable

Centre cuts export levies on petrol, diesel and ATF, while domestic fuel taxes remain unchanged.

Marriott International Anthony Capuano on War, Windfalls and Workforce

Marriott International Anthony Capuano on War, Windfalls and Workforce

RIR Power Electronics soars on SiC semiconductor facility progress in Odisha

RIR Power Electronics surged 10.55% to Rs 199.10 after the company announced the completion of installation of silicon carbide (SiC) epitaxial wa

Suratwwala Business Group Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group

Asian Star Company Ltd, Kanohar Electricals Ltd, S.M. Gold Ltd and Astec Lifesciences Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' group toda

Global Market: China, Hong Kong markets slip as Fed signals more rate hikes

China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points and signalled another hike coul

14-hour wait, no rooms! Asian Games 2026 chaos leaves Indian athletes stranded in Nagoya

The Asian Games 2026 preparations in Japan's Nagoya city have run into a major accommodation mess, with athletes from several countries reportedl