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CPI(M) Offices Vandalized in Howrah, BJP Denies Involvement

CPI(M) offices in Howrah were vandalized, with the party blaming BJP for the attack, which the BJP has denied. CPI(M) Offices Vandalized in Howra

'Pun intended!': Kennedy vs Booker turns hilarious! Big Brain jab leaves Senate Caucus laughing

Hyderabad: Numaish 2027 needs this 30-year-old popcorn shop

Popcorn is usually treated as an afterthought, a mindless movie-theatre crunch or a basic microwave snack. In Hyderabad, however, a single local

Indian High Commissioner Meets Bangladeshs Tourism Minister to Enhance Air Services

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi discusses improving air connectivity and tourism with Bangladeshs Tourism Minister. Indian High Commissio

India expresses concern over drone attack on Makkah, calls for West Asia peace and stability

India voiced deep concern regarding a recent drone attack near Makkah. Saudi authorities intercepted and destroyed a drone sent by Houthi militan

Renukaswamy murder case accused bypassed rules to speak to his wife, warder assisted him: Prison officials

Prison authorities found that Pradosh had allegedly registered his wifes mobile number under another inmates name by falsely showing it as the nu

'Will Work For All': AIDUF Chief After Filing Nomination For Nagaon Bypolls

Badruddin Ajmal said education, healthcare and flood and erosion-related issues would be among his priorities.

Madhya Pradesh Government Renames Water Corporation to Enhance Focus on Cleanliness

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announces the renaming of the water corporation to enhance its focus on water development and sanitatio

Hyderabad has a free reading haven with 16,000+ books

The lost art of sitting quietly with a book seems to be slowly disappearing in a world of endless scrolling, short videos and constant notificati

In graphs | Why private banks and foreign UPI apps stand to gain from the MDR charge

The Hindu analysed data from the NPCI to find out how much money can be made from the MDR charge on UPI transactions and who stands to gain the m

Small exporters get compliance relief as govt removes RCMC requirement for shipments up to Rs 3 lakh

The government has removed the requirement of Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) or Certificate of Registration for export consignmen

10 Convicts Get Death In 2013 Maoist Attack In Chhattisgarh That Killed 29

The Congress leadership in the state had virtually been wiped out in the ambush.

Thousands of old fiberglass boats have nowhere to go, so Rhode Island project is shredding them and sending them to cement kilns

Thousands of old fiberglass boats are difficult and expensive to recycle, leaving many destined for landfills or abandonment. A Rhode Island pilo

US Wants H-1B For Top Talent, Not Cheap Labour, Says Vice-President Vance

Anant Nag, Kannada actor, to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for contribution to Indian cinema

Anant Nag, Kannada actor, to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for contribution to Indian cinema.

Microsoft India's Puneet Chandok: AI won't take your jobit'll unbundle it, and that changes work

Mystery Woman Enters Death Probe Of Sushant Singh's Ex-Manager Disha Salian

Constable Santosh Kachirat Gungune's statement, recorded on June 15, 2020, cited information he received from a hospital doctor that Salian was b

Cabinet raises EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000; 51 lakh employees to benefit

The revision follows a 12-year gap and reflects sustained wage growth, rising incomes and continued expansion of formal employment, the governmen

Parveen Hooda returns to Asian Games with lost Hangzhou medal on her mind

Boxer Parveen Hooda aims for a medal at the Asian Games after a ban. She lost her previous bronze and Olympic quota due to a suspension. Hooda ha

BJP Legislator Rameshwar Sharma Responds to Owaisis Remarks Amid UCC Debate

BJPs Rameshwar Sharma challenges Owaisis comments on missile threats during UCC protests in Bhopal, sparking a heated political exchange. BJP Leg

Police complaint filed after KPCC chief defends Umar Khalid

Bengaluru: A police complaint has been filed against Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president BK Hariprasad following his remarks de

Naidu wants 5,000 Venkateswara temples in Andhra; Mauritius, New Zealand want theirs, he says

Reviewing TTD plans, the Chief Minister calls for integrating its hospitals, a net-zero Tirumala and Tirupati, and a skywalk linking the railway

Datanomics: Remittances to India from Aus, Saudi cost double the UN target

India's remittance flows are rising, but high transfer costs and limited UPI links show the need for wider cross-border payment connectivity

Indian bonds rise on short covering before Fed decision

Indian government bonds saw gains as crude oil prices retreated from recent highs. Traders squared short positions before the Federal Reserve's a

Over 17K children Need Trauma Care After Nepal Glacier Floods, UNICEF Warns

UNICEF has warned that at least 17,000 children affected by the August26 glaciertriggered floods in Nepal urgently require mental health and psyc

TTD to offer Rs 2 lakh insurance to devotees; Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu announces major temple development plans

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams will offer insurance coverage to every devotee through LIC. The temple trust also plans to construct new Srivari t

Congress March in Ranchi Demands Separate Column for OBC in Census

Congress leaders in Ranchi advocate for a separate column for OBCs in the upcoming census, emphasizing the need for accurate data. Congress March

Rupee loses 7 paise to settle at 95.95 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupees slide was capped by positive domestic equity markets, even as crude oil prices remained elevated amid escalating U.

Kauvery Hospital deploys clinical communication platform across its network

As Kauvery Hospital expands its network and clinical workforce, secure and reliable communication is becoming increasingly important to ensure se

Telangana Govt constitutes high-level committee to resolve controversy over Section 22A lands

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy traces origin of Section 22A, gives a detailed explanation on lands under part-B and the error which partly led t

'No question of rollback': Govt defends UPI charges as Rahul targets PM Modi

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Powerful motivational quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: We must accept our unwanted and unfortunate circumstance and yet... How can we keep hope alive when life falls short? Life lessons from an inspiring quote on acceptance, resilience, and personal growth

Today's quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr. is about facing disappointments without letting them take away our hope. His words feel releva

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Major Fire Breaks Out in Ghaziabad Apartment, Prompt Response Prevents Disaster

A fire erupted in an apartment in Ghaziabads Parsvnath Majestic, but quick action by firefighters prevented a larger disaster. Major Fire Breaks

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Venice Film Festival 2026: Anuparna Roy and Lovers in the Blue Night turn escape into art

The 2025 Orizzonti Best Director, who has won the 2026 NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film in Venice, is rewriting who gets to be seen in Indian cin

Putting oats in your refrigerator: Why people recommend this simple trick for bad smells

To eliminate pesky odors from your refrigerator, begin with a thorough clean. Toss out any spoiled items and wipe up spills; this forms the cruci

Woman Strips On American Airlines Flight To Miami, Performs 'Indecent Acts'

A woman was arrested after allegedly performing indecent acts on an American Airlines flight to Miami.

Tukaram Mundhe-Led FDA Suspends Licences Of Mumbai

The Maharashtra FDA suspended Cafe Mondegars licence after inspectors reported food-temperature, sanitation and structural deficiencies during a

How tea, coffee, red meat and alcohol can affect absorption?

Oxford, Sep 16 (The Conversation) Most of us are used to hearing about the risks of not getting enough iron. Yet having too much iron in the body

Chhattisgarh Maoist attack: 10 convicts sentenced to death 13 years after massacre

Quote of the Day by Matthew Rhys: Im 33 now and I seem to have hit a fitness Inspiring lessons on fitness, aging, nutrition, lifestyle and why age is just a number the Welsh actor known for deep insights on health and discipline

Quote of the Day by Matthew Rhys: Matthew Rhyss quote, Im 33 now and I seem to have hit a fitness plane. Shifting the wobbly bits isnt as easy as

Handpickd eyes Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune expansion, targets 3-5x growth

The fresh produce platform plans to scale its zero-inventory model into three more metros and is targeting three-fold to five-fold year-on-year g

Shah Rukh Khan enters Ambanis

Mumbai: Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at the Ambani residence on Monday night were a star-studded affair, with several Bollywood celebrities, inc

AI-Altered Videos of Pakistan

Both videos were altered using AI and do not show actual statements made by Khawaja Asif.

Taneira launches Pujo campaign tracing a daughters journey with the saree

The campaign follows a Bengali daughters relationship with the saree through different life stages, connecting family, tradition and the festival

Mockery Of Democracy: Madras High Court On MLAs Resigning To Seek Re-Election

The observation comes after the ruling TVK fielded two former AIADMK MLAs who resigned from their seats to jump ship, for the upcoming bypolls fr

CPI Demands Reversal of UPI Transaction Fee Decision

The CPI has criticized the governments decision to impose fees on UPI transactions, calling it anti-people and demanding its immediate withdrawal

Meghalaya Board SSLC Exam 2027 Timetable Released, Check Exam Dates

Meghalaya Board has released the SSLC Exam 2027 timetable with exams from December four to sixteen, 2026, in a single shift from ten am to one pm

Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka

Belagavi: A dispute over ancestral property ended in the brutal killing of a 67-year-old former soldier and his 26-year-old daughter at a gram pa

Fed watch freezes Dalal Street; Nifty ekes out modest gains after brutal sell-off

The Nifty 50 closed at 23,217.60, up 99 points, while the BSE Sensex ended at 74,336.45, gaining 332.63 points

New UPI charges challenged in SC; petitioner flags impact on common man

Food safety violations at Bahar Biryani Cafe, 50 kg meat seized

Hyderabad: Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TGSAFE) on Wednesday, September 16, raided Bahar Biryani Cafe in Hyderabad

India Expresses Deep Concern After Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Near Mecca

Future City Police Begin Second Batch of 5-Day Training on AI, Modern Policing

The programme is designed to provide robust and practical training on new digital tools, various software applications, Artificial Intelligence a

Jack Miner banding a duck in Ontario in 1909; news from South Carolina the following year revealed where it had travelled

In 1909, Jack Miner initiated bird banding, creating a vital scientific legacy. His pioneering work with waterfowl became foundational for future

10 unconventional paneer dishes from across India

Rohit Saraf Discusses Violence and Change in The Revolutionaries

Actor Rohit Saraf shares his views on violence and societal change while promoting his series The Revolutionaries. Rohit Saraf Discusses Violence

Empower India to acquire Valiance Engineers in all-equity transaction

Transaction to be structured as a 100% non-cash share swap via the preferential allotment of fresh equity shares of Empower India

India Declares Shahzad Bhatti Network Terrorist Group Under UAPA

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially declared the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) a terrorist organisation under the Unl

Best CLAT Coaching in India (2027): Top 10 Institutes Compared

Compare 10 leading CLAT coaching institutes by fees, courses, mocks, mentorship and learning formats.

Heat stress cost India $9 per tonne of CO2 in lost labour productivity in 2025

India experienced significant labour productivity losses due to heat stress in 2025. A study revealed that each tonne of carbon dioxide emitted c

PM Modi's Statue With Ganesh Idol At Bengal Pandal Triggers Row

The display depicts Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lord Ganesha seated together, both holding cups of tea - a representation of the 'Chai Pe Ch

Vegetarian policyholder denied Rs 1 lakh mediclaim after stroke; insurer said his diet led to B12 deficiency behind the illness; court orders company to pay him Rs 1.1 lakh

An Ahmedabad district consumer commission has ordered New India Assurance to pay a Rs 1.06 lakh mediclaim it had denied after blaming the policyh

UPI MDR: Retailers, clothing manufacturers flag impact of 0.4% charge on MSMEs

Industry bodies said the additional transaction cost could put pressure on retailers already operating on thin margins during the festive sales p

Chandigarh Court Postpones Hearing on Gurpreet Kaurs Defamation Case Until October 17

The Chandigarh court has postponed the hearing on Gurpreet Kaurs defamation complaint against several political figures until October 17. Chandig

Asiad 2026: BFI clears direct Worlds route for Asian Games medallists

The BFI's four-stage pathway will then move through the Asian Qualifier in China and two World Qualifying Tournaments in 2028

ZOYA Jewels TIFF moment with Penlope Cruz

Penlope Cruzs appearance marks a rare instance of Indian jewellery house securing placement on a major international film festival red carpet, ty

Women's Premier League 2027 dates locked in from January 14 to February 7

The Women's Premier Leaguefifth edition is scheduled for January 14 to February 7, 2027. This tournament will precede the Women's Champions Troph

India could face up to 100% US tariffs over Russian oil

A new bill could give President Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, potentially affecting ma

Assam CM Urges People To Light Ashirwad Ka Diya For PM Modi

Month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan to begin on Modis birthday

CBSE announces special Class 12 re-exams for Gulf, Iran students

Indias Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct special Class 12 examinations for eligible students in six Gulf countries and Ira

India, Pakistan warships collide at sea, adding to tensions

A Pakistani warship collides with an Indian naval vessel in international waters in the northern Arabian Sea on Tuesday evening

Fortis moves SC against HC forensic audit order in company transactions

Fortis challenges forensic audit order in Supreme Court over alleged asset erosion during Daiichi Sankyo enforcement proceedings

The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 release date confirmed: Will Sunil Grover return along with Archana Puran Singh, Navjot Singh Sidhu and others?

The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 is set to premiere on Netflix, with new episodes releasing every Saturday. Kapil Sharma returns with familia

Gita Panchamrit: Bringing the Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita Into Everyday Life

The Gita Panchamrit is an invitation to let these five teachings shape the way one actually thinks and responds, not just the way one speaks abou

India's bench strength and Naveen-ul-Haq's match-fitness in focus for final T20I

Despite having Farooqi in the XI, Afghanistan did not use him with the new ball. Could Naveen's return add heft to their seam attack?

Bihar family performs teen's 'last rites' after she marries Dalit boyfriend

A family in Purnia performed a symbolic funeral for their 18-year-old daughter. She had eloped and married her boyfriend after a three-year relat

Demolish dangerous buildings in Thrissur without delay, Kerala State Human Rights Commission tells city Corporation

According to the Thrissur Corporations report, 15 buildings have been identified for immediate demolition. The commission directs the Corporation

EU chief pitches 'associate member' status for Canada

Canadian PM Mark Carney has been pursuing closer ties with the European Union, as both seek to pivot away from a hostile United States under Pres

PhonePe CEO Assures No Charges for UPI Users Under New MDR Framework

PhonePes CEO confirms no fees for UPI users under the new Merchant Discount Rate, ensuring sustainable digital payments in India. PhonePe CEO Ass

India voices concern over attempted drone attack on Mecca

The drone, intercepted on September 15 was the second Houthi attempt to target Mecca after a ballistic missile launch in July 2017, spokesperson

'Modinomics' basis of India's rapid economic growth, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic vision. He stated that Modinomics has fostered India's rapid econo

Centre Denies Foreign Pressure Behind New UPI Merchant Fees

The Centre on Wednesday rejected claims that the introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments was driven by foreign influence,

Kerala Startup Mission joins national initiative to promote ST-led startups

The partnership is aimed at providing structured capacity-building, mentorship, market linkages and investment-readiness support to ST-led enterp

Hope For Peace, Stability: India Condemns Houthi Drone Attack Near Mecca

Responding to questions regarding the drone attack near Mecca, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned the attacks on Sa

How to Think about Retirement If You Are in Your 20s and Hate the Word

Starting early can turn modest investments into long-term financial autonomy, providing the freedom to change jobs, take a sabbatical or pursue a

Over 50 Fall Ill After Eating Dahibara in Puri

Panic gripped Tentulia village under Bangurigaon panchayat in Kakatpur block after more than 50 people fell ill on Tuesday night following consum

Bihar Faces Dual Crisis: Floods and Drought Impacting Farmers, Says Devesh Chandra Thakur

Bihar is grappling with both floods and droughts, prompting calls for a comprehensive assessment of the impact on farmers, says Devesh Chandra Th