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Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for maritime truce and puts onus on Russia to respond

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that both Russia and Ukraine had expresse

Man held for posing as doctor in Hyderabad

After damning reports on CEC, Tejashwi Yadav seeks re-election in Bihar and West Bengal

He also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are misusing constitutional institutions and treating them li

D.K. Aruna and Kasam Venkateshwarlu get plum positions as Sah Prabharis

Kishtwar Minor Rape-Murder Case: Main Accused School Headmaster Dismissed from Service

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has dismissed Khalid Hussain, a Grade-II government school teacher accused in the alleged rape and death of a mi

No Rybakina, no party! Spain knocks out Kazakhstan to qualify for first Billie Jean King Cup semis since 2008

Spain reached the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2008 after edging Kazakhstan 2-1 in a dramatic quarter-final in Shenz

ECI should give details of decisions taken and whether they had majority backing: former Election Commissioners

Two ECs reportedly recorded 14 objections over ten months; former officials seek details

Iranian advisers helped Houthis seize Yemen's Red Sea coast in less than 48 hours: report

The key port city of Mokha was abandoned as residents left in the night, allowing the Houthis to roll in unopposed on September 10. Their seizure

Deepavali discount sale begins at Cooptex showrooms in Dindigul, Theni

Stones, Mounds, Memory: Odisha Scribes Stand Among Assam

For six centuries the Tai-Ahom kings ruled the Brahmaputra Valley. When they died, they did not vanish into ash and river. They were laid in vaul

Man severs neighbours arm near Anamalai in Coimbatore district

Watch: ECI dissent over SIR: What two Election Commissioners objections reveal | Above The Fold | Sept 23, 2026

ECI dissent sparks opposition uproar, Trump meets Xi in Washington, and Jaishankar pushes Indias UNSC bid. More about all this in todays above th

Cross-country motorcycle expedition brings national mental health campaign to Madurai

India's proposal under consideration for safe Black Sea shipping, Zelenskyy says

India, Egypt, and Turkey are exploring maritime truce options for safe navigation in the Black Sea. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indic

Forest team seizes two spotted deer skins, 77 kg sandalwood pieces

Indian plantation sector urged to become global suppliers

In a developed India, plantation sector should have higher value per hectare, better technology adoption, increased exports, higher income for gr

Interconnected markets need unified vigilance: SEBI

Financial stability, cyber resilience and operational resilience cannot always be viewed through individual institutional or regulatory silos.

Communication between CEC, ECs shows functioning democracy: BJP

The party rejects Oppositions charge against SIR process, says Supreme Court had upheld its legal validity multiple times

219 vulnerable locations identified ahead of Northeast monsoon, says GCC Commissioner

Schools to remain closed today in Bhadradri Kothagudem district amid rain alert

FSSAI cracks down on Amazon, Swiggy, BigBasket, Zepto, Flipkart

New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI on Wednesday, September 23, said it has initiated penal action against e-commerce platforms Amazon, Swiggy Instam

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for sexual assault

MCCIA Announces State-Wide Protest Against UPI Charges

Additional charges on digital transactions could increase the financial burden on small and medium-sized businesses: MCCIA president Ravindra Man

Bengaluru: Passenger jumps onto tracks at Rajajinagar Metro station, rescued

According to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) officials, the man was noticed on the tracks by platform security guards, who alert

Waaree Energies board approves Indosolar merger; public shareholders to get 1 share for every 11

The company also expects the merger to reduce administrative responsibilities, duplicate records, legal and regulatory compliance and other dupli

AI doom fears overstated, global pause unrealistic: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu

Predictions that artificial intelligence could lead to catastrophic outcomes are overstated, and a global pause in AI development is unlikely, Zo

Sri Lanka Easter bombings: 15 convicts sentenced to over 200 years in jail

A Sri Lankan court has convicted 15 people over their involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, sentencing them to more than 200 years in p

Over one million sq. ft. of Grade-A office space under construction in Mangaluru cluster of KDEM, says its CEO

Anupamacueing up for glory in Commonwealth championship

Jamui molestation case accused Hareram Yadav slapped outside courtroom | VIDEO

The public anger over a molestation of a minor girl in Bihar's Jamui has spilled into court premises as a lawyer slapped the accused Hareram in c

Rallis Indias Gyanendra Shukla to head CropLife India

Rajvir Rathi, head of agricultural affairs and policy at Bayer Crop Science, and Giridhar Ranuva, business director of BASF Agricultural Solution

No unfit drinking water samples, says SWR after quality checks

SWR tested samples for residual chlorine, bacteriological parameters and chemical parameters to ensure that water supplied to passengers and rail

Mizoram opens 2026 festival season with first Pluck & Pay Festival, putting communities at heart of tourism economy

The three-day programme brings together traditional Mizo music and dance, local cuisine, handicrafts, cultural performances, Mizo recreational ga

In 2023, Matthew Perry bought his final LA home for $4.99 million; after it was listed for $5.195 million following his death, it eventually sold for $4.1 million

Matthew Perrys final Los Angeles home has sold for $4.1 million after first hitting the market for $5.195 million. The Hollywood Hills property w

US-backed Board of Peace unveils $2.5bn Gaza recovery plan

US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace announced a $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan on Wednesday at a meeting of its members and stakeholders

Nara Lokesh calls for mission-mode mental health support for A.P. students

Education Minister directs officials to expand mental health awareness, yoga training and institutional support; sets 90% results target for Clas

Kamareddy SP Inspects Ganesh Immersion Arrangements

Kamareddy SP M. Rajesh Chandra reviewed security, traffic and safety arrangements for Ganesh idol immersion at mandaps and Tekriyal tank.

MP traders protest UPI MDR with No UPI Day, urge customers to pay cash

Traders across Madhya Pradesh organized a 'No UPI Day' protest against the imposition of a 0.4% fee. The protest involved covering QR codes with

Voltas eyes growth over margins in near term, bets on market share gains

Voltas prioritises market share and absolute profit as high input costs weigh on margins, while betting on data centres and backward integration

BJP Appoints 21 Women Leaders to New State In-Charge Team, Achieving 33% Representation

The BJP has appointed 21 women leaders to its new state in-charge team, marking a significant step towards enhancing female representation in pol

Railway Board sanction clears key hurdle for Bengaluru Metro Pink Line elevated section

The Pink Line, also known as the Kalena AgraharaNagawara corridor, spans 21.3 km, comprising around 7.5 km of elevated track and 13.8 km undergro

Keralam government forms SIT to probe graft charges against Pinarayi and others in CMRL-Exalogic payoff case

The probe will be supervised by Additional Director General of Police, Crime Branch, H. Venkatesh, with Superintendent of Police P. Vikraman lead

Stalls leave little room for walkers at Elliots beach

Opposition demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars removal after internal differences over SIR

The Election Commission is facing a political row after a report claimed two Election Commissioners repeatedly raised objections over key decisio

Kerala HC grants bail to teacher accused in Vadakara MDMA case

K. Kavya, the third accused in the case, was one of the three special educators arrested for allegedly functioning as financial intermediaries fo

Sunil Bansal retains BJP Telangana charge, gets two co-incharges

Hyderabad: Announcing some organisational changes on Wednesday, September 23, the BJP has retained Sunil Bansal as in-charge of party affairs in

Rubber Board to launch digital platform for rubber planters

India extends anti-dumping duty on imported Chinese decor paper till March

India has extended anti-dumping duty on decor papers imported from China till March 2027 to protect domestic manufacturers from cheap inbound shi

Kummanam raises concerns over Sabarimala pilgrim season preparations

Tirumala Brahmotsavams Conclude With Chakrabhishekam

Tirumala's annual Srivari Brahmotsavams concluded with Chakra Snanam at Srivari Pushkarini, as devotees took a holy dip in the sacred temple tank

Marvell to double India R&D capabilities as AI shifts towards custom silicon, networking

The companys India expansion comes as the company sees a significant opportunity in AI infrastructure

Greenr targets another $30 million for Indian climate startups

The $30-million target will measure Greenrs ability to unlock capital. The harder test is whether Indias climate ventures can turn pilots into re

Jeff Bezos lookalike ada Halclar arrives by helicopter with 3 armed Austrian cops at Amazon event; the scandal has now reached Austria's Parliament

An extravagant event in Austria saw a Jeff Bezos impersonator arriving by helicopter, celebrating Haidlmair's significant new contract with Amazo

BRICS New Development Bank Releases China Country Portfolio Evaluation Report

The BRICS New Development Banks report highlights successful collaboration with China in financing key projects since 2015. BRICS New Development

Another Trump-Putin meeting soon? US invites Russian Prez to G20 summit in Dec

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that President Vladimir Putin has been invited to the upcoming G20 summit in December. Rubio emph

Xi to visit Washington without Chinese CEO delegation: Report

China's President Xi Jinping is set to visit Washington, but without the expected delegation of business leaders. The absence is attributed to th

Air Quality Digital Display Inaugurated at Regional Science Centre Bhubaneswar

An Air Quality Digital Display showing AQI, PM2.5, PM10 and weather data was inaugurated at Regional Science Centre, Bhubaneswar, during OSPCB Fo

TTD facilitates darshan for 5.76 lakh devotees, nets 28.94 crore hundi income during Brahmotsavams

Chairman B.R. Naidu attributes the smooth conduct of the nine-day festivities to coordinated efforts of all departments concerned, says 33 lakh l

How old is Jon Hamm? The old dad opens up about becoming a father at such an age with wife Anna Osceola

Jon Hamm appeared on a late-night show to share his feelings about expecting his first child with Anna Osceola. He expressed mixed emotions of ex

Satheesan increasingly becoming fellow traveller of BJP: E.P. Jayarajan

Malda Railway Division Launches Cleanliness Awareness Campaign

The Malda Railway Division has initiated a cleanliness awareness campaign to promote hygiene among residents and passengers. Malda Railway Divisi

Multi-disciplinary panel recommended to probe groundwater contamination by waste dumped in quarries

A detailed report by District Environmental Engineer, submitted after an inspection in July, confirmed widespread groundwater contamination cause

AOI machine commissioned at Atal Incubation Centre-PEC Foundation in Puducherry Technological University

AOI machine commissioned at Atal Incubation Centre-PEC Foundation in Puducherry Technological University

US Lawyer Alleges Judge Called Her Courtroom Attire 'Inappropriate', Internet Divided

The lawyer said that she was confused, as she has worn the same dress multiple times to other courts without any issue.

Delhi HC notice on PIL challenging 3-year Bar practice for Assistant Public Prosecutor posts

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the man

Principal Secretary to PM cautions banks against lending euphoria, urges focus on project viability

improving manufacturing performance and skilling the workforce would remain critical to sustaining economic growth.

Principal Secretary to PM cautions banks against lending euphoria, urges focus on project viability

improving manufacturing performance and skilling the workforce would remain critical to sustaining economic growth.

Durban's Super Giants launch new look for next season

Digital Desk | Durban (South Africa), Sep 23 (IANS) SA20 franchise Durban's Super Giants (DSG) on Wednesday unveiled a new logo and a bold new id

PM SVANidhi scheme transforms lives of street vendors and small traders; beneficiaries thank govt

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Prime Minister Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, launched in June 2020 as a firs

Woman arrested for murder in Coimbatore

Woman arrested for murder in Coimbatore

Analysis: Harsimrat Kaur's Big Political Moment Test Of Badal Family Legacy

Harsimrat has launched a women-focused Maawan-Dhiyan campaign at Rampura Phul and Nathana in Bathinda, addressing gatherings, leading protest mar

Academic qualifications of Nandigram BJP candidate predate her birth; Congress moves court

The Opposition party has also sought bail for its Nandigram candidate, Milan Pradhan, terming his arrest selective targeting

Academic qualifications of Nandigram BJP candidate predate her birth; Congress moves court

The Opposition party has also sought bail for its Nandigram candidate, Milan Pradhan, terming his arrest selective targeting

20,000 police personnel, 10K CCTV cameras, 24 drones to be deployed across Hyderabad for Ganesh idol immersion

20,000 police personnel, 10K CCTV cameras, 24 drones to be deployed across Hyderabad for Ganesh idol immersion

Indian killed as ship MV Cape Dao attacked near Oman

Muscat: An Indian seafarer was killed after bulk carrier MV Cape Dao was attacked near Oman while sailing towards India on Wednesday, September 2

Anto Augustine moves anticipatory bail pleas

Punjab Police Uncovers Major Drug Trafficking Ring, Arrests Four Suspects

Punjab Police busts an international drug trafficking network, arresting four suspects and seizing 20 kg of heroin in a significant operation. Pu

Why Sudden Skin Spots Could Be Dengue and When to Rush to Hospital

BJP challenges Oppns vote chori claim; cites Trinamool wins in seats with highest deletions

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson and MP Sambit Patra on Wednesday launched a strong defence of the Election Comm

FSSAI proposes to implement front-of-the-pack labelling regulations in one phase

It has also proposed to give a period of one year to packaged food companies for voluntary labeling

Gyanesh Kumars journey to CEC post: From Article 370 & Ram Mandir trust to key Centre roles and CEC post; why his 19-month tenure is now under fresh scrutiny

Gyanesh Kumar SIR controversy: The tenure of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has come under increased scrutiny after an Indian Express

World Tourism Day Celebrations In Rajamahendravaram On Sept. 27

The minister reviewed the progress of projects funded under various Central schemes: Reports

Modis likely visit to Canada in December adds urgency to free trade talks

Fifth round of CEPA negotiations to focus on sorting out tricky issues such as agriculture, visas and non-tariff barriers

Indian mission in South Africa holds tree plantation drive

Digital Desk | Pretoria, Sep 23 (IANS) The High Commission of India in Pretoria on Wednesday organised a tree plantation drive at Amberfield Coll

Delhi-bound IndiGo plane faces tech issue, returns to London

New Delhi: A Delhi-bound IndiGo Dreamliner aircraft returned to London Heathrow early Wednesday, September 23, due to a technical issue, accordin

Elderly woman killed as KSRTC bus hits car in Keralams Kumily

Five-member family from Pathanamthitta was en route to Velankanni when the bus from Kumily to Kottayam hit the car

Paleolithic Quartz Hand Axe Discovered Near Kongarakalan

Brundam president Sriramoju Haragopal said, These tools are strong evidence that the Manchirevula-Kongara Khurd area was once a habitation of anc