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Blast Near Mosque in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Claims 15 Lives, Over 50 Injured

A devastating explosion near a mosque in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed 15 and injured more than 50 during Friday prayers. Blast Near Mosque i

Aasha director Safar Sanal: This film would not have been made without Urvashi

The debutant director talks about the making of the film and the experience of watching the veteran actor turn out one of her career-best perform

Indias Direct Tax Collection Soars 13% to

Indias direct tax collection has risen by 13% this fiscal year, reaching 12.12 lakh crore, according to the CBDT. Indias Direct Tax Collection So

Doctors driver examines patients, prescribes medicines at Kanpur hospital; probe ordered

The incident came to light after a video surfaced on social media on September 16, 2026, purportedly showing a man sitting in an OPD room at the

Chennai Corporation to divert 700 Vinayaka idols for immersion from Pattinapakkam, Palavakkam to Ennore, Kovalam

The decision followed discussions on the practical implications of excluding Pattinapakkam and Neelankarai, which the NGT had observed fall withi

Supreme Court Calls for Reforms at NTA Amid NEET Paper Leak Concerns

The Supreme Court is considering visiting the NTA office to ensure reforms are implemented following the NEET paper leak. Supreme Court Calls for

Sanchita Pradhan Dey, Mamata's Nandigram bypoll candidate, withdraws name after meeting CM Suvendu Adhikari

Sanchita Pradhan Dey, Mamata's Nandigram bypoll candidate, withdraws name after meeting CM Suvendu Adhikari

Highway Infrastructure Wins Rs 220 Crore Toll Mandate On Gorakhpur Link Expressway

Telangana CEO inspects SIR hearing process in Uppal, Habsiguda

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) C Sudharshan Reddy on Friday, September 18, inspected the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hea

Odisha Braces for Week-Long Heavy Rain as New Low-Pressure System Approaches

According to the Meteorological Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha is set to experience widespread rainfa

She fought through 7 surgeries, now she needs help for the eighth

Hyderabad: A 20-year-old woman from Hyderabad, who has spent most of her life undergoing surgeries and treatment, is once again seeking financial

TRAI tightens anti-spam rules, brings AI-based detection, automated calls under framework

Under the amended regulations, telecom providers will identify and share numbers likely used for spam

Union Minister Scindia Praises Women

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlights womens tech skills at a drone event in Guna, promoting empowerment and rural development. Union Mi

Kuppams flowers now wilt by 8 a.m.: El Nio scorches Andhras flower basket, cuts output by 40%

It is September and the heat that came in March has not left Kuppams flower belt; flowering is four weeks late, blooms are smaller and lighter, a

NSEs mega IPO crosses full subscription mark with strong institutional demand

The National Stock Exchange of India's IPO saw full subscription on its second day. Strong demand from institutional investors drove the signific

Telangana launches urban climate atlas for climate risk planning

Hyderabad: Telangana has launched the Urban Climate Atlas, a digital map-based platform designed to help Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). It aims to un

Marathi film Gondhal selected as India's official entry for Oscars 2027

Marathi film Gondhal has been selected as Indias official entry for the Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars 2027.

Walgreens to set up Global Capability Centre in Chennai, create over 250 jobs in first year

The proposed GCC will focus on technology and business services

IDFC FIRST Bank removes forex markup across all credit cards

Customers current IDFC FIRST Bank credit card now comes with zero forex markup, with no conditions attached, bank says

BJP Welcomes Independent Candidates Amidst Allegations Against Congress

BJP leader Rajendra Rathore claims strong performance in municipal elections while addressing allegations from Ashok Gehlot and the Delhi High Co

Coal stocks at power plants hit three-year low amid demand, transport woes

Coal stocks at thermal power plants fell 42 per cent to 29 MT in August as demand rose, while transport bottlenecks slowed inventory replenishmen

BJP Welcomes Independent Candidates, Rajendra Rathore Critiques Congress

BJP leader Rajendra Rathore discusses the partys strong performance in municipal elections and criticizes Congresss reactions. BJP Welcomes Indep

Holiday for three education institutes in Tirthahalli on account of CMs visit to discuss K. Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats

The CM is expected to listen to grievances of people in Tirthahalli and Balehonnur

TN govt withholding funds, claims Dalit scholar in Malaysia

Chennai: A Dalit research scholar from Tamil Nadu pursuing his PhD in Malaysia has alleged that the states Social Justice Department is harassing

Sonam Wangchuk To Lead 20-Km

Sonam Wangchuk has revised his Ladakh padyatra to a symbolic 20-km march on September 23 due to cold weather, followed by a Martyrs Day event on

India signed FTAs with the EU and UK. Is that a problem for the WTO? Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala answers

India signed FTAs with the EU and UK. Is that a problem for the WTO? Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala answers

Three Siblings Arrested in Sambalpur Over Rs 25 Lakh Cyber Fraud

Sambalpur Cyber Police have arrested two sisters and their brother for allegedly defrauding a bank official of Rs 25 lakh using a fake Facebook i

CGHS workers case puts spotlight on governments use of contractors

267 workers tell SC that changing contractors cannot sever employer-employee relationship with CGHS

Kareena Kapoor Khan says Ajooni from Daayra breaks the female cop stereotype: She isn't someone who resorts to guns challenge hona bahut zaroori hota hai

Kareena Kapoor Khan has described her role as police officer Ajooni in Daayra as a different shade in her career. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the

HCL Announces 43 Executive Vacancies, Applications Open September 21

Hindustan Copper Limited is inviting applications for 43 executive positions, starting September 21, 2026. HCL Announces 43 Executive Vacancies,

Charlie Puths $4.17m Montecito home sells for $18.5m nine years later

In a noteworthy real estate move, Charlie Puth has divested his Montecito estate for a stunning eighteen point five million dollars, significantl

12 students injured as school van hits road divider in Jharkhand

The accident occurred on the Bhuvaneshwari Temple Road this morning when the driver lost control of the vehicle, and the school van crashed into

Ashwini Vaishnaw's Big Bet: India Wants 200 Chip Design Startups, Not Just Fabs

As India firms up its second semiconductor phase, small design startups and MSME manufacturers are being positioned as the ecosystem's backbone.

Renault India resumes exports to Sri Lanka

The company re-enters the island nations, expanding Renaults international presence to 16 countries through a partnership with Sri Lankas AMW Mot

India finds Nestle baby food sample substandard, takes legal action

NEW DELHI, Sept 18 (Reuters) Indias food regulator on Friday said it found a Nestle baby food sample substandard in testing and has begun legal

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announces 8% dearness allowance for employees

Amid the festive season, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a significant 8 per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA).Emplo

Indias Gross Direct Tax Collections Reach Rs 14.32 Lakh Crore; Net Mop-Up Rises 12.96 Per Cent Despite Higher Refunds

Harish Rao moves court against Congress leaders

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) deputy leader and former minister T Harish Rao has filed a criminal defamation petition against Telangana

Congress Leader Udit Raj Criticizes Government for UPI Transaction Fees

Udit Raj of Congress condemns the governments new UPI transaction fees, claiming it burdens the public after promoting digital payments. Congress

NTA Declares UGC NET 2026 Re-test Results

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the UGC NET Result 2026 for the English, Commerce, and Sociology re-test papers. Candid

Football player vs Envelope: Rival TMC factions get symbols

New Delhi: The Mamata Banerjee-led faction of Trinamool Congress on Friday, September 18, got the name Mamata All India Trinamool Congress, while

Global norms for military AI needed before battlefield deployment: Expert

International norms for military AI must be established at the research and defence-planning stages, before AI-enabled systems reach the battlefi

Hearts Meet Along a Shared Path: Indonesian Rural Officials Explore Rural Revitalization in Yunnan

Hearts Meet Along a Shared Path: Indonesian Rural Officials Explore Rural Revitalization in Yunnan

Nepal flash floods death toll crosses 1400, over 6,100 people still missing

Six bodies were recovered from a tunnel at a hydropower project in Nepal on Friday as search operations continued for people missing after devast

Fuel to Fire: What to Know as Houthi Land Grabs Put Saudi Oil & Markets on Edge

The rebel blitz has forced some 125,000 Yemenis to flee their homes. The civil war has killed over 150,000 people and at times pushed the country

Ex-Minister Anbil Mahesh Appears Before Police for Questioning

The DMK leader against whom the CCB has registered a Prevention of Corruption Act case, was accompanied by his advocates

Why are the Tata Sons Board, and majority-owner Tata Trusts in conflict?| Explained

Tata Trusts, which holds a 66% stake in Tata Sons, has termed N. Chandrasekarans reappointment and decision as illegal since Noel Tata vetoed it

Godavari Pushkaralu Works to be completed by April: Sridhar Babu

The State government intends to organise the upcoming Godavari Pushkaralu on the lines of the Kumbh Mela: Minister

Bombing in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: At Least 7 Dead, 20+ Wounded

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but suspicion was likely to fall on the Pakistani Taliban, formally known as Tehrik-e

Tata Groups boardroom tussle: All you need to know

Tata Sons and its controlling charity arm, Tata Trusts, have been at odds for months over issues including a potential listing of Tata Sons, Air

Watch: Chinese coast guard vessel rams civilian Philippine boat in South China Sea

In a troubling turn of events, a Chinese Coast Guard ship collided with a boat from the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources whil

Asiad shocker: N Korean anthem played for S Korea

Putin's Biggest Ballot Battle Since Ukraine War; Russia Votes In 1st Parliamentary Election In Duma

Russia's first State Duma election since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine is underway, with voting running from Friday through Sunday. The parliament

Little Girls Cry During Emotional Ganpati Visarjan Farewell

An emotional moment during Ganpati visarjan sees little girls in tears as they bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa. The heartfelt visuals have gone vir

UPI Payments May Get Costlier For Businesses Soon

UPI payments may no longer be free for businesses. A 0.4% merchant discount rate, or MDR, is set to take effect from October 15 for transactions

Mouse Appears To Eat Modak From Ganesha's Hand

An undated viral video showing a mouse appearing to eat a modak kept in Lord Ganeshas hand has sparked curiosity online. While some netizens are

US Indian Armies Conduct Joint Counter terrorism Drills

US and Indian Army soldiers conduct joint counterterrorism drills during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 in Auli, Uttarakhand, with assault teams worki

PM Modi Shares Birthday Moment From SEMICON India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared a video from the SEMICON India 2026 summit on his birthday, captioning the post, Of birthdays and

Odisha Pavilion Inaugurated at Yashobhoomi Showcasing Semiconductor Vision

Chief Minister Mohan Majhi inaugurated the Odisha Pavilion at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The pav

Young Man Murdered in Gurugram: Neighbors Remember Him Fondly

A young man from Delhi was murdered in Gurugram, leaving family and neighbors in shock. Investigations reveal a financial dispute as the motive.

RBI absorbs 2.23 trillion via variable rate reverse repo auction

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday absorbed Rs 2.23 lakh crore from the banking system amid surplus liquidity by conducting a variable rat

Centre Tells Supreme Court First NEET Reform Report Due By End Of September

Speciality retail stock jumps over 15% amid rebound in benchmark indices, check full details

Shares of multi-brand retailer Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd today touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 41.64. The stock opened flat a

Advance tax collection rises over 16%

Data shows that advance tax from companies rose by 18%, while collections from non-corporate taxpayers increased by just over 9%

Andhra Pradesh SIPB clears IT investment projects worth 526 crore

The 10 approved projects is estimated to generate 8,896 jobs across information technology, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, photonics

Explosive-laden truck rams into mosque in Pakistan's Kohat; 16 dead

Jamia Nizamia FIR: HC stays case against Meem TV journalists

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday, September 18, granted a stay order on the First Information Report (FIR) registered at the Hussain

Bangladesh Faces Severe Gas Crisis as Supply Falls Short

Dhaka residents struggle with a gas shortage, facing rising costs despite paying bills for minimal supply. Bangladesh Faces Severe Gas Crisis as

Resident Evil movie review: 97 minutes is all Zach Cregger can spare for this monstrously good time

Zach Cregger turns one doomed delivery into an infectiously funny Resident Evil speedrun. A certified Raccoon City banger

Why Autocrats Care What People Think

Russia is staging an election that matters to almost no one

Revanth Thanks Centre for PMAY-G Houses, Seeks More for Telangana

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy thanked Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for the sanction of two lakh houses t

Suicide bombing at Pakistan mosque kills 16, injures dozens during Friday prayers

A powerful suicide blast struck a mosque in Pakistan's Kohat district during Friday prayers. The attack killed at least sixteen people and injure

Pakistan mosque blast kills 8, leaves dozens injured

A powerful explosion at a mosque in northwest Pakistan killed at least eight people. Dozens of others sustained injuries in the blast which occur

Ex-MP Vijaysai Reddy To Unveil His Political party After Dasara

He demanded that the coalition government in AP should constitute Reddy Corporation. He questioned both families about the works taken up for the

Lust Stories 3 Review: Four Narratives, Unique Styles, and Intriguing Twists in Relationship Dynamics

Explore the captivating narratives of Lust Stories 3, featuring bold themes and unexpected twists that challenge relationship norms. Lust Stories

Woman tells BBC of trauma after unnecessary breast cancer surgery

Denise Howarth is one of several women who have been told by the NHS that their breast was removed unnecessarily.

J&K Lt Governor flags off Harmukh-Gangbal Yatra from Ganderbal

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sep 18 (IANS) J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off the annual Harmukh-Gangbal Yatra from Naranag in Ganderb

Malaysian king grants house arrest for jailed former PM Najib

Jailed former leader can serve sentence at home until August 2028

Cash-flow-based lending key to financing new-age industries: SBI MD

Cash-flow-based lending will become increasingly important for financing new-age industries like data centres, solar manufacturing and technology

After Surendra Koli

After almost two decades of the Nithari murders that shook the nation, the Nithari case has returned to the limelight with the death of Surendra

Asiad 2026: Will India win 30 medals? Athletics tally in previous edition

Athletics is India's largest discipline at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, with the AFI selecting 77 athletes, including 34 men and 43 women

Ohios longest-serving congresswoman fights for political survival

Ohios 9th District is a rematch between Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur and Republican Derek Merrin. Kaptur is the longest-serving woman in House hi

Only Shivakumar can bring all votes now: Siddaramaiah loyalist Rajanna takes swipe at Karnataka CM

Digital Desk | Tumakuru (Karnataka), Sep 18 (IANS) Former minister and Congress MLA, K.N. Rajanna, a close associate of former Chief Minister Sid

Soni Razdan reacts to Alia Bhatts revelation about finding it difficult to have a 'smooth conversation' with father Mahesh Bhatt

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Actress Soni Razdan recently shared a candid and amusing video featuring her daughter Alia Bhatt, in which t

3 Killed, 6 Injured In Shooting At Philippines High School

Gunman Among Those Hospitalised; Circumstances Of Banga School Shooting Under Probe

Karnataka Minister Defends Removal of Siddaramaiah Statue, Dismisses Political Motives

Karnatakas Ajay Singh clarifies the removal of Siddaramaiahs statue was due to lack of approval, not political reasons. Karnataka Minister Defend

Buying a Refurbished Phone? 6 Important Checks to Make Before You Pay

Buying a smartphone has become an essential expense for many people, but flagship and premium devices can be expensive, especially when purchasin

Appointment letter a call to serve J&K with dedication: LG Sinha to police officers

Asian Games: India women meet Bangladesh in semifinals in bid to defend gold

Digital Desk | Nisshin, Sep 18 (IANS) India women will face Bangladesh in the second semifinal of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 at the Korogi

Had decided to leave politics after 2024 elections, says Shehzad Poonawalla on BJP exit

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Political analyst and former BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Friday shed light his decision to res