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Our engineering talent pool is gold mine: Modi woos chipmakers, unveils $13.5 bn SEMICON phase

Minister Celebrates PM Modis Birthday with Service Initiatives in Faridabad

On PM Modis birthday, Minister Krishna Pal Gurjar distributed e-scooters and organized a blood donation camp in Faridabad to support the needy. M

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay wishes PM Modi on birthday: 'Leads with dedication towards building a strong India'

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, describing him as a leader working

Indias August exports rise 26.1%, trade deficit narrows to $26.9 billion

Indias merchandise exports jumped 26.1% year-on-year to $43.8 billion in August, accelerating from 19.6% growth in July, while slower import grow

Arunachal CM denies using might for proposed mega dam on Siang River

Pema Khandu clarifies government position days after the Central Bureau of Investigation registers a case against anti-dam activist Bhanu Tatak f

In 1982, a near-fatal Coolie accident left doctors declaring Big B clinically dead; Amitabh Bachchan now has no pulse in his wrist

Amitabh Bachchan shared a startling detail about his 1982 Coolie accident. He explained that doctors made several cuts around his wrist during tr

I have never met or known Disha Salian, says Aaditya Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said, Let the official re-investigation proceed without malicious distractions and character assassinati

An Ohio plant takes 190,000 tons of unwanted food a year instead of sending it to landfill; what comes out is pipeline-ready renewable natural gas

In St. Bernard, Ohio, a groundbreaking facility is turning food waste into renewable natural gas through anaerobic digestion. This efficient meth

Brookfield to invest up to $600 mn in ACME's green molecule business

Brookfield will invest up to $600 million in ACME Cleantech Ventures to fund green molecule projects in India and the Middle East, marking its re

Australia cracks down on student and backpacker visas to curb migration

Under the new measures, a ballot system will be introduced for backpackers seeking to extend their working holiday visas

CM Mohan Yadav Highlights PM Modis Role in Elevating Indias Global Standing

CM Mohan Yadav praises PM Modi for enhancing Indias stature on the world stage during celebrations for World Vishwa Karma Day and Modis birthday.

Supreme Court Postpones Odisha DGP Hearing to Sept 22

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on the Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) appointment case to September 22. The matter, which ha

Asian Games 2026: India begin women's cricket title defence against Japan after Asia Cup triumph

Defending champions India will begin their Asian Games women's cricket title defence against hosts Japan in the quarterfinals on Friday, days aft

25 Differently-Abled Individuals Visit Ayodhya to Wish PM Modi on His Birthday

On PM Modis birthday, 25 differently-abled individuals visited Ayodhya to seek blessings for his long life and health. 25 Differently-Abled Indiv

Indias rice production faces biggest drop in two decades

Output could fall by 10 million tonnes in 2026/27 from a year ago, but record rice inventories expected to ensure unrestricted export

Union Minister Suresh Gopi praises Keralam CM, UDF govt for support to his projects

Thrissur MP says the support extended to him now was not available during previous Left front government

In 1902, Colorado miner Joe Fleshuts built a simple cabin to claim a piece of land; more than 120 years later, the cabin still stands inside Rocky Mountain National Park

In 1902, Joe Fleshuts constructed a log cabin to stake his claim under the Homestead Act, aspiring to own 160 acres in Colorado's scenic Kawuneec

10 low-income Rosebud Sioux families got solar panels on their homes; the systems cut their tribal housing authority's electric bill by $8,122 in one year

Ten families on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation received cheaper electricity bills from solar panels. The tribal housing authority saved over eight

Shiv Sena (UBT) Criticizes Center for Imposing Vegetarian Menu at BRICS Summit

Shiv Sena (UBT) condemns the Indian governments decision to serve only vegetarian food to foreign leaders at the BRICS Summit. Shiv Sena (UBT) Cr

RBI absorbs 2.40 lakh crore via VRRR auction amid huge surplus liquidity

The central bank received bids worth 2,39,959 crore, which it accepted fully, at a cut-off and weighted average rate of 5.24%

New UPI charges raise concerns among customers and small traders

India must not let energy security become a US trade weapon, warns GTRI

According to a warning from a US think tank, Indian goods could face tariffs as high as 100%. This move may compel India to significantly limit i

Ganesh idols immersed at Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Despite an official ban on idol immersion at Tank Bund and posters by the city police, an Instagram reel has surfaced showing people s

UPI MDR To Attract 18 Per Cent GST From 15 October; Eligible Merchants Can Claim Input Tax Credit: Report

India rice output set for biggest drop in nearly 20 years as weak rains hit yields

India's rice production faces a significant decline this year. Below-normal rainfall during maturation threatens to reduce crop yields substantia

Banks are hidden winners from new $2.8-billion digital payment fee pool

SBI expected to benefit most among issuing banks, along with Axis Bank and YES Bank

No Road, No Ambulance: Patient Carried on Cot in Odisha

Decades after independence, Barapadar village in Boudh district still lacks basic roads. Highlighting these severe connectivity issues, villagers

If Nizam was so good, why did Komuram Bheem and Chakali Ailamma rebel?, asks Kishan Reddy

Addressing the Telangana Liberation Day celebrations organised by the Centre, Mr. Kishan Reddy criticised the Congress and BRS for allegedly glor

From Pankaj Tripathi To Ricky Kej: Full List Of New 18-Member CBFC Board

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has been reconstituted with an 18-member panel for the next three years, bringing together promine

Actress Namrata Shirodkar Celebrates Ganesh Visarjan with Family

Namrata Shirodkar shares heartfelt moments of Ganesh Visarjan with her family, celebrating the festive spirit on social media. Actress Namrata Sh

Better project-capital match key to India's 680-770 trn infra need: Report

India needs 168-172 trn in infra investment by FY31. While 38-40 trn is financed, 78-80 trn is yet to enter the pipeline, 31-32 trn awaits closur

Oil ministry officials meet petroleum dealers body on MDR exemption demand

Petroleum dealers have sought exemption from MDR on UPI fuel purchases above Rs 2,000, warning that the additional transaction cost could put pre

Dengue Crisis in Bangladesh: 74 Lives Lost in Just 16 Days of September

The dengue outbreak in Bangladesh worsens, claiming 74 lives in September alone, with hospital admissions reaching alarming levels. Dengue Crisis

Muslim Boy or Girl Can Marry Person of Choice After Attaining Puberty: Punjab and Haryana High Court

The court made the observation while hearing a protection plea by a 26-year-old man and 17-year-old woman.

Israel, Morocco agree to upgrade ties, open embassies

Israel and Morocco have agreed to elevate their diplomatic missions to full embassy level and appoint ambassadors, nearly six years after the two

Todays Gold Rate in India September 17: Gold prices down in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 17

Todays Gold Rate in India September 17: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on September 17

Odisha Migrant Worker Dies in Goa; Family Seeks Govt Help for Body Repatriation

Gaurang Pradhan, a 41-year-old migrant worker from Jamdarah Buda Pani village in Sundaragada, has died suddenly in Goa. Gaurang had left his nati

Political Maneuvering in Ajmer Ahead of Mayoral Elections as Congress Shifts Councillors to Bengaluru

Congress moves its councillors to Bengaluru to maintain unity ahead of Ajmers mayoral elections on September 21. Political Maneuvering in Ajmer A

What did you do in the past year? NGT asks Tamil Nadu govt. over Vinayaka idol immersion preparedness

The bench had directed the State to file an affidavit ensuring that the guidelines issued by the CBCP, along with earlier orders of the Supreme C

Will raise my India allocation once semiconductor stocks peak: Chris Wood

Over a five- or 10-year view, if I were an Indian mutual fund investor, it makes sense to allocate half of your inflows into small- and mid-cap f

From Record Throws To Historic Wins: Meet 5 Indian Debutants Set For Asian Games 2026

Five Indian athletes across javelin, shooting, badminton, wrestling and boxing are preparing for their first Asian Games appearance in Aichi-Nago

Rajnath Singh, CM Yogi, Chandrababu Naidu offer prayers on PM Modi's birthday, distribute prasad in Varanasi

Mega celebrations are taking place across the country for PM Modi's birthday on Thursday. From Kashi to Vadnagar, people are offering prayers at

Blanch fresh spinach for exactly 2 minutes, then plunge it immediately into ice water; this step prepares the leaves for 1012 months in the freezer

Blanching spinach for two minutes stops enzymes that degrade quality. This quick process prevents spoilage and maintains color and taste in froze

Lionel Messi Becomes First Player to Score 100 Goals for Inter Miami, Leading Team to Campeones Cup Victory

Lionel Messi scores his 100th goal for Inter Miami, securing a 2-0 win over Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup. Lionel Messi Becomes First Player to

Debate rages over plan to shift Thiruvananthapuram zoo in Keralam

Former Mayor V.K. Prasanth alleges commercial interests after current Mayor V.V. Rajesh backs Chief Ministers proposal

Quote of the day by philosopher Ayn Rand: 'The hardest thing to explain is the glaringly evident which everybody has decided not to see'

Ayn Rand's quote highlights evident truths people collectively choose to ignore. She was a Russian-born novelist and philosopher who moved to Ame

No proposal from NSE seeking approval for trading on its own platform: SEBI chief

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey also said such trading cannot be permitted at present.

Brookfield to invest up to $600 million in ACME Cleantech Ventures

The investment will enable the development of green molecule projects as a scalable solution to help industries decarbonize their operations acro

Quote of the Day by Sylvia Plath: If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter - her timeless lesson on self-worth, ambition and why no two lives can be measured the same way

Quote of the Day by Sylvia Plath on comparision: Constantly measuring ourselves against others can foster bitterness and insecurity. Sylvia Plath

Emami jumps 7% as board approves share buyback worth 282 cr

Emami's board approved a share buyback for an aggregate amount not exceeding 282 crore at a price not exceeding 475 per equity share, via the ope

Fed rate hike FAQs: Credit cards, mortgages, car loans, savings explained

New Tranche of Annapurna Scheme Launched on PM Modis Birthday, Boosting Womens Confidence

On PM Modis birthday, the Annapurna Schemes new tranche was launched, enhancing financial support for women in West Bengal. New Tranche of Annapu

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

The Wrigley family spent 56 years reshaping Catalina Island after buying it in 1919; in 1975, they gave 42,135 acres away to protect the California island

In 1919, William Wrigley Jr. acquired the Santa Catalina Island Company, and his family dedicated the next 56 years to managing the island, effec

US fears F-35's sale to Saudi Arabia may help China to steal stealth technologies, intelligence agencies warn

Washingtons proposed transfer of F-35 fighter jets to Riyadh has prompted reported scrutiny within the US intelligence community over the possibi

Putin Extends Birthday Wishes to PM Modi with Special Message

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated PM Modi on his birthday, praising their partnership and expressing gratitude for recent hospitalit

NSE IPO opens today: Should you subscribe to the issue?

NSE is positioned to gain from increasing retail participation in the capital markets. However, its earnings continue to depend substantially on

BJP's Suresh Gopi praises Keralam CM Satheesan, UDF govt for support to projects

Union Minister Suresh Gopi lauded Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan for project cooperation. He stated this support was absent during the previo

NSE raises Rs 6,746 Cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO

The anchor investors included both domestic and overseas financial institutions such as LIC, Goldman Sachs, and Fidelity to name a few.

There Is No Boundary Between Pakistan And China: India Rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission As Legally Invalid

Sacrifice trailer: Fading star Chris Evans is taken hostage by Anya Taylor-Joyin adventure-comedy

The film premiered at TIFF last year with Netflix later acquiring its domestic rights in May

Gold merchants association proposes 2,000-crore jewellery park in Keralam

KGSMA says the proposed project is expected to attract an investment of more than 2,000 crore and would require around 30 acres of land

India targets 200 chip-design firms, 1 lakh semiconductor workers under Semicon 2.0

PM Narendra Modi said Indias semiconductor push is moving from files to factories, as IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined a six-pillar roadmap

Health Ministry Restricts Stem Cell Therapy to Approved Diseases

NEW DELHI, Sept 17: The Union Health Ministry has advised States and Union Territories to ensure that stem cell therapy is offered as standard cl

Injured Tusker Roams Bharatpur-Chandaka Road in Bhubaneswar, Traffic Hit

An injured tusker has been roaming near the Bharatpur-Chandaka road in Bhubaneswar, causing traffic disruptions at Andharua Square. The elephant,

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

Video: US forces take out floating refuelling station allegedly tied to drug trade

US forces intercepted a floating refuelling station in the Eastern Pacific on September 16. This vessel allegedly supported illicit drug traffick

Nirmala Sitharaman tears up listening to MS Subbulakshmi's song at 110th birth anniversary event | Video

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman became emotional in Bengaluru on Wednesday, September 16, while listening to a song by legendary Carnat

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

'9/11 architects were not hiding in caves': India hits out at Pakistan at UN over terror safe havens

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

In 1975, NASA sent a pocket calculator on Apollo-Soyuz as a backup if its main computer failed; 37 years later, it ended up at the Smithsonian

NASA utilized an HP-65 calculator as a crucial backup system during the Apollo-Soyuz mission. This programmable device carried essential guidance

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

Number of ships transiting Strait of Hormuz falls to three on September 16, data shows

The figures exclude any vessels that might have passed through the waterway with their Automatic Identification System transponders turned off to

BJP Leaders and Jammu

BJP leaders and citizens from Jammu & Kashmir celebrate PM Modis birthday, praising his leadership and contributions to the nation. BJP Leaders a

Dr Reddys expands pact with Gilead for investigational HIV prevention drug

The use of twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention is also approved by the USFDA and the European Medicines Agency; the WHO also recommends t

Assam begins commemorating Zubeen Gargs first death anniversary

The State Government has extended support for a range of cultural and spiritual programmes, while cab operators have offered low-fare rides to an

Bengaluru horror: Kolkata nurse attacked with acid, machete by estranged husband in full public view; critical

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 17 (IANS) A 26-year-old nurse was allegedly attacked with acid and subsequently assaulted with a machete by her hus

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

Mbapp and Vincius caught in Spain's migration debate after obscuring message on Ceuta shirts

While Mbapp, Vincius and teammate Ibrahima Konat put on the shirts, they wore them rolled up to their chests so that some of the words were obscu

CCTV proposed at medical stores for sale of prescription drugs

The move is aimed at strengthening oversight of the sale of prescription medicines and providing a mechanism to verify transactions in cases of s

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

Turtlemint trails IPO price by 10%, but MOFSL sees a turnaround; here's why

MOFSL has set a target price of 180 on Turtlemint Fintech Solutions, implying an upside of around 41 per cent from the previous close of 127.74.

Vladimir Putin sends message on PM Narendra Modi's birthday; highlights role in strengthening Russia-India ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, praising his contribution to strengthening the India-R