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Abhishek Sharma Shines as India Completes T20 Sweep Against Afghanistan

India secures a 127-run victory over Afghanistan in the T20 series finale, with Abhishek Sharma scoring a record-breaking century. Abhishek Sharm

Delhi HC questions Delhi Police over refusal to permit UGC-related protest at Jantar Mantar

Father of Disha Salian Targets Uddhav Thackeray Over Sons Alleged Misconduct

Disha Salians father accuses Uddhav Thackeray of failing to control his son amid ongoing legal disputes over defamation claims. Father of Disha S

Delhi government starts preparation of Budget 2027-28

NASA discovers Moon crater bigger than Romes Colosseum rare impact went unnoticed for 2 years, occurs once every 132 years

Scientists have discovered a massive crater on the Moon that formed after an asteroid or comet fragment struck the lunar surface in 2024. Measuri

Gurugram hit-and-run accused, friends chased woman biker for 2kms after party: SIT

DTC drivers strike continues despite Delhi Transport Ministers appeal

JP Nadda Visits Delhi Hospitals, Launches Quality and Safety Handbook on World Patient Safety Day

On World Patient Safety Day, Health Minister JP Nadda visited ABVIMS and RML Hospital in Delhi, emphasizing patient safety and launching a new ha

India's construction equipment exports to surpass 20,000 units in FY27, driven by global demand

Indian construction equipment exports are set to surpass twenty thousand units this fiscal year. This growth represents a nineteen percent increa

Meet Gabby Goodwin, the US girl who turned a childhood problem with lost hair barrettes into a patented product and a business that teaches other girls entrepreneurship

Gabby Goodwins entrepreneurial journey began when she was 5 years old and repeatedly returned from school without her hair barrettes. After her m

Complex priorities: On UPI transactions, MDR charges

A fear of political fallout has led to an overly complex MDR structure on UPI

West Bengal to Register PMAY Homes Solely in Womens Names, Says CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengals CM announces homes under PMAY will be registered in womens names, promoting empowerment and financial support for female residents.

New fault lines: On Manipurs Kuki-ZoNaga conflict

Manipurs new Kuki-ZoNaga conflict needs firm, even-handed State action

Prasanna Kumar Acharya is new CMD of NLCIL

Coforge confident of growth outlook, deal pipeline at record: JM Financial

Coforge expects constant-currency revenue growth of 3-4 per cent sequentially, while its large-deal pipeline is at a record level, according to J

L-G calls upon youth to actively participate in governance, economic activity

Disha Salians father sends 500-crore defamation notice to Aaditya Thackeray

'As a lifelong Democrat, Im ashamed: Witness torches sanctuary jurisdictions at House hearing

RBI rate hike imminent? Fed's move pressures India to tighten monetary policy amid rising inflation

Global central banks are tightening monetary policy, prompting calls for India to follow suit. The US Federal Reserve recently increased its inte

Oulgaret Municipality begins crackdown on abandoned vehicles

Three persons arrested in migrant worker murder case

Afghanistan Captain Ibrahim Zadran Reflects on Teams Performance After Defeat to India

Afghanistans captain Ibrahim Zadran expresses disappointment over his teams performance after a loss to India in the third T20 match. Afghanistan

SC/ST Commission seeks action over alleged humiliation of Adi Dravida students in Cuddalore

A truth about human nature: 'If you're going to hold someone down you're...' - powerful life lesson by Toni Morrison on repression, freedom and why controlling others can confine you

Toni Morrison explored human nature's complex desire for control. Her powerful quote illustrates how repression binds both the oppressor and the

Four persons held for robbing bank employee of 11 lakh, laptop in T. Nagar

US judge orders Kennedy Center to give 30-day notice before major changes

Prof. K.S. Hegde Memorial Endowment Lecture organised at College of Engineering Guindy

A tiny 1,700-year-old piece of The Odyssey was hiding in a library book at Utrecht University researchers reveal its surprising story

A Greek literature professor researching ancient manuscripts at Utrecht University discovered a tiny parchment fragment containing part of Homer'

State Finance Commission chairman calls for authority, greater fiscal autonomy for local bodies

If we could achieve this decentralisation, we will cease to be a mere Constitutional promise and we will become a lived reality of Indian democra

Amit Shah Joins Ganesh Festival Celebrations in Ahmedabad, Funds to Support Pregnant Women Initiative

Amit Shah and Bhupendra Patel participated in Ahmedabads Ganeshotsav, with surplus funds aiding pregnant womens welfare programs. Amit Shah Joins

Congress criticises Modi government's policy after US passes Russia sanctions bill

The US House of Representatives approved a bill authorizing tariffs on Russia's oil and gas partners. This legislation, named after Senator Linds

Webinar on Alzheimers Dementia care to be held on September 20

NHAI to build foot overbridge at Poigai village

Driver brings bus to a halt before dying of cardiac arrest in Vellore

RPF seize 32 kg ganja at Jolarpet railway station

Polyfix Rapid HV Glue Addresses Everyday Carpentry Challenges with Fast-Setting, High-Viscosity Bonding

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 17: Precision remains at the heart of carpentry, where every cut, joint, and assembly requires the right

Congress rejects claim its MPs backed fee on high-value UPI payments

Congress says no specific UPI fee proposal was discussed by the finance panel, disputing the government's claim of MPs' support

Chasing the sunset

A future without oxygen: Scientists explain what Earth could look like in a billion years - hostile to complex life long way before the Sun dies out

Earth's breathable atmosphere is a temporary phenomenon, experts predict. Computer simulations show oxygen loss within one billion years, long be

VIT vice-president receives Crown Jewel of World Tamils Award in Mauritius

Job in Antarctica after 30 years at HP: 59-year-old woman was laid off, struggled to find work & then landed an unexpected role on the frozen continent

May Lee, who spent 30 years at Hewlett-Packard, faced an unexpected layoff that prompted her to reconsider her career path. After an unsuccessful

New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century

The cat, called Tilcayo by local communities, is part of a group called tiger cats found across much of South America

India Stands Strong Amid Global Crisis, Says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi praises PM Modis governance on his birthday, highlighting Indias resilience during global challenges. India Stands Strong Ami

Meet Pranav Goel, the 4-year-old Indian genius who recited number names up to a googol in under 3 minutes and solved a map puzzle identifying India's states

Pranav Goel, a four-year-old from Saharanpur, has achieved remarkable feats in mathematics. He can recite numbers up to googol and organize India

Illegal sewer connections draining into Arafath lake disconnected

Avadi Municipal Commissioner R. Saranya says a fine up to 40,000 has been levied on the offenders

UGC-NET June 2026 Final Answer Key Released by NTA

The NTA has released the final answer key for UGC-NET June 2026 for English, Commerce, and Sociology after re-examinations. UGC-NET June 2026 Fin

2 Pakistani JeM terrorists killed, 1 suspect detained in Udhampur

Bodies retrieved; M4 carbine, AK-47, pistol, grenades recovered Yogesh Jammu Tawi, Sep 17 : Two Pakistani terrorists of the proscribed Jaish-e-

Modha Rathri movie review: Rishikanth and Anishma are fantastic in this hilarious, poignant comedy-drama

Raja Karuppasamys well-acted, deceptively simple film turns a chaotic wedding night into a tender portrait of the strange ways fate brings people

EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal suggests ending population control policies amid falling fertility

India should end population control policies as fertility rates have sharply dropped. A government advisor suggests realigning family planning wi

Omar reiterates demand for statehood restoration

Amritsar, Sep 17: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reiterated his demand to restore J&Ks statehood, saying all they hav

Abhishek Sharma Shines with Record-Breaking Century Against Afghanistan

Abhishek Sharma scores a stunning century in T20 match, leading India to a series victory against Afghanistan. Abhishek Sharma Shines with Record

In the age of UPI, cash still going strong as circulation growth picks up

Cash in circulation rises 12.5% as UPI grows, raising concerns that MDR could slow the shift to digital payments

US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN high-level meeting even with sides at war

The United States approved visas for Iran's core delegation to attend the UN General Assembly. This includes President Masoud Pezeshkian and Fore

LG calls for early warning system on climate change

Srinagar, Sep 17 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called for creating an early warning system on climate change so

Farooq expresses concern over drone incident near Mecca

Srinagar, Sep 17 : National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday expressed deep concern and anguish over the drone incident near

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar Lights Lamp of Blessings with Bhutans King in Thimphu

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Bhutans King light a ceremonial lamp in Thimphu, celebrating ties and Indias support for Bhutans develo

Army reviews security, counter-terrorism ops in Poonch

Jammu, Sep 17 : General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Thursday visited Surankote sector in Jammu and Ka

Cities on the moon may run dry far faster than space barons think

The Hindus weekly Science for All newsletter explains all things Science, without the jargon.

Digital gold may come under RBI, Sebi oversight; physical backing proposed

Discussions are underway to tighten digital gold rules, requiring physical bullion backing for every unit. The government is considering joint ov

Abdullah family wants statehood to revive their

Srinagar, Sep 17 : Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Thursday alleged that the Abdullah family

In 2021, Queen Elizabeth II helped launch a tree-planting tribute; by its conclusion in 2023, more than three million trees had been planted in her name

The Queens Green Canopy was created to mark Queen Elizabeth IIs Platinum Jubilee and encourage tree planting across the nation. Launched in 2021,

Gulmarg, Gurez witness season

Srinagar, Sep 17 : The seasons first snowfall draped the upper reaches of Gulmarg and Gurez in white on Thursday, as rain lashed the valleys plai

New Passport Rules: Validity for Children Under 15 Extended to Five Years

New passport rules in India state that passports for children under 15 will now be valid for five years or until they turn 18. New Passport Rules

Odisha CM on Delhi Visit; to Attend Semicon India-2026 and All-India Finance Ministers

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi left for Delhi on Thursday to attend key national events aimed at boosting investment and economic coope

Non-Bailable Warrant against LeT commander linked to Pahalgam, major terror acts

Jammu, Sep 17 : A special NIA court in Jammu has issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Saifu

Election Commission bars both factions of Trinamool from using party name, symbol for byelections

The poll body has once again proven that it is nothing more than a puppet in the hands of BJP, says Congress

After 400 years, beavers are back in England; 9 dams are estimated to store 3 million litres of water and slow flood flows

Beavers are altering England's waterways by building dams and canals. These structures increase water storage and slow down river flows significa

Two FIRs against JKAS Officer Sheeba Inayat over disproportionate assets

Srinagar, Sept 17: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered two separate FIRs against JKAS officer Sheeba Inayat over alleged disp

Twelve Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Father-Son Murder in Odisha

A court in Odisha has sentenced twelve individuals to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of a father and son accused of witchcraft. Twelve S

NHM employees extend strike by 72 hrs from Sept 18

Srinagar, Sept 17: The Jammu and Kashmir National Health Mission Employees Association (JKNHMEA), through its Joint Coordination Committee, has a

Election Commission bars TMC factions from using party name, symbol

The Election Commission has frozen the Trinamool Congress party symbol. This decision affects upcoming West Bengal bypolls and two rival factions

China used a 480m fish bypass channel to solve migratory habitat blockage on a 134km canal; the result transformed fragmented waterways into thriving aquatic corridors

Chinas 480-meter fish bypass is turning an engineering barrier into a route for wildlife. Built alongside a 134-kilometer canal, the passage help

Retailers push back against proposed 0.4% MDR on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, warn of hit to thin margins

Retailers are strongly opposing a proposed merchant discount rate on UPI payments. This new charge will significantly impact their already very t

AI, tech to scan cargo without disrupting trade: CBIC Chairman

The shift is aimed at moving customs enforcement from physical inspection towards intelligence-led, technology-driven risk assessment, he said, s

'Enabling environment of West Bengal will help business and credit growth'

SBI's Kolkata Circle sees 18% credit growth as MSMEs, housing, agriculture and infrastructure drive lending demand

Boko Haram Attack in Cameroon Claims 13 Lives, One Injured

A Boko Haram attack in Cameroon resulted in 13 civilian deaths and one injury, raising concerns over security in the region. Boko Haram Attack in

What can clean up forever chemicals linked to US Air Force bases? Scientists are turning waste and invasive mustard plant into a water-cleaning material & fix contaminated soil

A USDA-led study found that specially produced biochar retained more than 99% of PFOS in laboratory soil experiments. The same research programme

Future wars will be won by the force that can sense, decide, and adapt faster: Expert panel

In 1999, Metallica's James Hetfield bought a 1,150-acre Marin ranch, then gave up development rights. 19 years later, 1,000 acres were protected as working agricultural land forever

For Hetfield and his family, the decision was also presented as a way to maintain agriculture and the scenic character of the ranch. In a stateme

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Praises Modis Vision for a Developed India

CM N. Chandrababu Naidu lauds PM Modis efforts to elevate India to developed nation status during a recent event in Varanasi. Andhra Pradesh Chie

Arizona man bought a $450,000 home in 2022, then lost it after falling $977 behind on HOA fees what happened next

An Arizona man lost his $450,000 Mesa home after falling $977 behind on HOA fees. Toby Newton said he lost his job and was diagnosed with diabete

PM Modi mementos e-auction: Silver Ram idol, Warangal Gate replica, Gond art painting up for sale

The eighth e-auction of Prime Minister Modi's mementos is currently underway. This auction will conclude on Gandhi Jayanti, with all proceeds ben

Mirzapur The Movie crosses Rs 200 crore mark in India; here's how much it earned on Thursday

Mirzapur: The Movie continues to attract audiences at the box office despite competition from several other releases. Films like Hanuman Ansh, Ha

Naidu Highlights Modis Vision for Developed India

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu praises PM Modi for his efforts to elevate India to developed nation status during a recent event in Varan

Michael Kremer named World Bank chief economist, to take charge on Oct 1

Kremer was awarded the 2019 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences jointly with Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo for their experimental ap

Delhi court seeks NIA's response on bail plea filed by US national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke in terror conspiracy case

A Delhi court has requested a response from the National Investigation Agency regarding a bail plea. The plea was submitted by US national Matthe

US Fed builds credibility, but hawkish turn leaves investors edgy

Higher rates stand to slow the economy, by raising borrowing costs for consumers and companies, and also could pose a headwind for the performanc

Canada and Europe should ally to protect markets, democracies: PM Carney

Carney did not adopt the term associate member used a day earlier by von der Leyen, but said he appreciated he ambition that her suggestion conv

Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek dies at 81

With the publication of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek in 1974, Dillard, just 28, was recognised as a major new voice in American letters.

Supreme Court urges Tamil Nadu to reconsider Navodaya Vidyalaya opposition over language policy

The Supreme Court urged Tamil Nadu to reconsider its opposition to Navodaya Vidyalayas. Justices asked the state to identify suitable land for th