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Minister asks gram panchayats around Bengaluru to prioritise long-term solution to drinking water woes

Watch: Three myths about Indian food you need to stop believing

Blueprint for Vizags water security may emerge during CMs September 19 visit

FCNR(B) deposits saved India from a BoP deficit in July 2026

This can be a one-time comfortand may not be available next year, says Madan Sabnavis, Chief Economist of Bank of Baroda

CJPs Dipke launches Adivasi school thik karo campaign

Watch: Mecca security threat: India voices deep concern

India has expressed deep concern following an intercepted drone attack near the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred on Sept

Secunderabad man killed for helping inter-caste couple get married

Hyderabad:Police have arrested five people in connection with the murder of a 26-year-old man in Secunderabads Tukaramgate area, saying the killi

IMD DG Debunks Cyclone Rumors in Odisha; Low Pressure Likely by Sept 19

IMD DG Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has debunked cyclone rumors in Odisha. A low-pressure area expected by Sept 19 will bring heavy rainfall to coast

Anant Nag brings Dadasaheb Phalke to Kannada

Cybersecurity courses: Despite great promise, first job remains elusive

Cybersecurity jobs can involve analysing alerts, investigating suspicious activity, following incident-response procedures, and handling sensitiv

NSE raises 6,746 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO

LIC gets biggest allocation at 450 crore; mutual funds account for nearly 37% of anchor book

A sea-facing life in Chennai: Murugavel Janakiraman, founder and CEO of Matrimony.com

Decades-old tradition: Tirupati umbrellas taken out on procession

Six students drown during Ganesh immersion in Sangareddy

Hyderabad: As many as six students drowned during Ganesh idol immersion at Nereducheruvu in Pedda Kanjerla village of Indresham mandal in Sangare

100% tariff on India? Russia sanctions bill clears key hurdle, final House vote next

Privatise Chennai airport at earliest, air passengers say

Premalatha: Vanniyarasu got Minister post, so VCK switched alliances

Davis Cup | An even contest in the offing on the hard-courts of Seoul

India ODI squad vs WI: Rohit keeps his place, Jurel preferred over Pant

Naman Dhir and Auqib Nabi have been handed India's maiden ODI call-ups in the absence of key players due to the Asian Games 2026

Clash during bank election: CPI(M) leader held in Kozhikode

Case relates to clash during Chevayur bank election on November 16, 2024, in which a native of Mukkom sustained serious injuries

MDR may push small merchants, price-sensitive consumers towards cash: GTRI

The Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 could push small merchants and price-sensitive consumers back towards

Top 11 districts in UP report 1.6% drop in sugarcane acreage; sugar output may be hit

A likely early start of factories with lower recovery and the demand from local gur manufacturers may also limit cane supply, potentially affecti

Indias soybean imports may touch record high 1 mt in the current season on fall in domestic supply

Trend in imports likely to sustain next year on anticipated drop in output impacted by lower area, weak monsoons

Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck

Police have seized 3 quintals 32 kg of ganja from an abandoned truck at the entrance of Kuradpasi village under Kundheigola police station in Rea

Fortis Healthcare arm inks pact to service 400-bedded hospital in Delhi

The agreement will give Fortis long-term exclusive rights for inpatient services, clinical manpower and specialised equipment at the upcoming fac

Man drowns in River Cauvery during idol immersion

TGSRTC to modernise 13 bus stations across Telangana

Hyderabad: Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) on Wednesday, September 16, announced that 13 modern bus stations will be develope

Meenakshi Meyyappan is proving the essence of Chettinad cuisine lies in its simplicity

Meenakshi Meyyappans The Bangala is credited with preserving the Chettinad regions cuisine in its purest form

MVD suspends licences of three bus workers in Kozhikode over alleged brawl

Argument over scheduled bus timings escalates into physical confrontation on road, causing significant traffic disruption, says MVD

Former MLA urges govt. to expedite land acquisition for third reach of Vattiyurkavu junction development project

Return CURE Bill to Assembly for reconsideration, Telangana Governor urged

Public policy expert raises concerns over the proposed governance structure, powers of newly created bodies, role of ward committees and provisio

World shares rise as markets await Fed rate decision

Stocks rise on Wall Street and across Europe

Harish seeks judicial probe into 22-A issue, welcomes SIT probe into KCR family lands

FMCG, PSU banks lift markets as IT drags; Tata stocks caught in crossfire

Indian equities recover as FMCG and PSU bank stocks gain, while IT shares and Tata group stocks face selling pressure ahead of the Tata Sons boar

Watch: Paratrooper makes unique tandem jump with combat canine, handler

ICICI Prudential Life reports 99.31% claim settlement ratio in Q1FY27

The insurer said its digital processes helped accelerate claim settlements, with non-investigated claims taking an average of one day

Navi Mumbai Cardiologist Dr. Amit Singh, Founder of Heartwise Cardiology Named 'Cardiologist of the Year' at ET Healthcare Awards

Navi Mumbai Cardiologist Dr. Amit Singh, Founder of Heartwise Cardiology Named 'Cardiologist of the Year' at ET Healthcare Awards

Veterinarians trained in antimicrobial stewardship and One Health at KVASU

Field veterinarians trained in vaccination, alternatives to antibiotics, farm biosecurity and hygiene, animal welfare and gender-responsive veter

Quote of the day by Ludwig Wittgenstein: Never stay up on the barren heights of cleverness British philosopher on the value of ordinary life

Ludwig Wittgenstein, an influential figure in philosophy, advised against the pitfalls of excessive intellectualism, encouraging the appreciation

Indian Cricket Team Announced for ODI and T20 Series Against West Indies

The BCCI has announced the Indian team for the upcoming ODI and T20 series against West Indies, featuring notable inclusions and captaincy change

Death penalty for all 10 convicts in 2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist attack case

Twenty seven people, including senior Congress leaders Vidya Charan Shukla, Nand Kumar Patel, and Mahendra Karma, were killed in the attack on Ma

Letters to the Editor dated September 16, 2026

Indo-Pacific ETF flows hit record highs, led by Taiwan, South Korea

15 candidates file nomination for contesting the Thattanchavady bypoll

Accompanied by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy and Home Minister A. Namassivayam, AINRC candidate Ashok Anand filed his nomination papers before Retu

Zero charge for Consumers...: Jyotiraditya Scindia decode UPI MDR rules point-by-point

Vinayaka idols immersed in Tiruchi amid heavy police security

Telangana Dy CM bats for energy efficiency at CII summit

Hyderabad: Batting for energy efficiency, Telangana Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Bhatti Vikramarka on Thursday, September 16, said that electricity

Kumbakkarai waterfalls open for public

L Catterton to invest $30 mn in southern restaurant chain Nandhana Foods

The global consumer-focused fund will acquire a minority stake, supporting the restaurant group's expansion in South India, entry into other mark

'Mr Chairman, he is insulting us & you are': Kash Patel vs Dem Senators erupts; Grassley loses cool

'Mr Chairman, he is insulting us & you are': Kash Patel vs Dem Senators erupts; Grassley loses cool

Local bodies in Kozhikode told to audit buildings for accessibility violations

Directions have been issued to secretaries of all local self-government institutions to conduct post-occupancy audits of buildings in the wake of

In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio started an environmental foundation at 24; it later backed more than 200 projects across 50 countries

In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio started an environmental foundation at 24; it later backed more than 200 projects across 50 countries. The Leonardo Di

Meet Alaina Zhang, the 17-year-old Rhode Island student testing whether native seaweed can help clean polluted coastal waters

Seaweed is unlikely to provide a complete solution to the many sources of nutrient pollution affecting coastal waters. Reducing the amount of exc

In 1755, Immanuel Kant earned a degree with a study of fire; the philosophers early work explored nature long before his famous moral theories

Long before Immanuel Kant mapped the boundaries of human reason or drafted his famous moral theories, he spent his early academic years studying

'Severe damage': Pak vessel limps back to harbour after collision with Indian warship

Centre weighs stronger safeguards for hub-and-spoke flight operations

Boarding pass improvements are among the measures being considered following the immigration lapse at Delhi airport

Special Ticket Inspection Campaign in Bhagalpur-Jamalpur Rail Section Nets 263 Offenders

A special ticket inspection in Maldas Bhagalpur-Jamalpur section resulted in fines for 263 passengers traveling without valid tickets. Special Ti

PM Modi Urges Top Tech CEOs To Take Part In India's Semiconductor Growth

During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of close collaboration between the government and the semiconductor industry in

No impact on common man's pocket: MobiKwik co-founder Upasana Taku on new UPI fee

The proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI transactions has sparked widespread discussion across the country, with questions being

Vinayaka idol procession passes off peacefully in Dindigul

BRICS, and the future of cross-border payments

The best way forward is for the bloc to provide a broad template, even as the details are worked out bilaterally

'Let him out the back door': Sheriff reveals what happens to ICE detainees under Gov Hochul's rule

'Let him out the back door': Sheriff reveals what happens to ICE detainees under Gov Hochul's rule

Banana peel and baking soda cleaning hack: How to make this homemade cleaning mixture. Its benefits and the right way to use it

Banana peels are not just waste; they can be transformed into an eco-friendly cleaning solution for your home. By mixing banana peels with baking

Nazi-looted painting Portrait of a Lady, stolen in 1945, resurfaces after 80 years in real estate listing; judge orders return to Dutch Jewish heirs

The Argentina federal judge in a landmark decision ruled that Giacomo Cerutis Portrait of a Lady will be restored to its true owners. The paintin

BJP leaders are like vultures, who exploit communal trouble for political gain: Yathindra

District Magistrate Inspects Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Residential Hostel in Nawada

The District Magistrate of Nawada conducted an inspection of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Residential Hostel, focusing on student facilities and quality

Fortis Healthcare files SLP against forensic audit order in Daiichi Sankyo case

The petition challenges a Delhi High Court order seeking to examine transactions involving former Fortis promoters and the healthcare company.

PVR INOX, Forum Mall staff fined 1.25 lakh for waste management violations

Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,400; over 6,000 still missing

In Nepal, the tragic aftermath of flash floods has claimed more than fourteen hundred lives, while over six thousand people are still missing. Th

Order to bring Uthapuram temple under HR&CE Department control challenged

Plea in SC against imposition of MDR on UPI payments of above Rs 2,000

Advocate Anjan Datta filed the plea, challenging the Centre's September 14 notification and the MDR framework announced on September 15, which is

Dasara: Kambala set for October 18 and 19 despite opposition

Pakistan requests AHF to shift its ACT hockey matches from India to neutral venue

Pakistan Hockey Federation requested a neutral venue for the Asian Champions Trophy matches. This request stems from a sensitive bilateral situat

Nike co-founder Phil Knight and wife Penny, worth $25 billion, have donated over $9 billion in two decades. Now theyre giving $1.1 billion for Oregons first womens hospital

Phil Knight, the co-founder of Nike, alongside his wife Penny, has made an extraordinary donation of $1.1 billion to launch Oregon's inaugural ho

Railway Ministry plans to develop station at Villianur: Puducherry L-G

The three-day industrial exhibition brings together over 70 exhibitors and MSMEs and was expected to attract around 3,000 visitors, CII said

Protests Erupt at Ambedkar University Over Mandatory Attendance for PhD Scholars

PhD scholars at Ambedkar University are protesting against mandatory attendance policies, supported by student group AISA. Protests Erupt at Ambe

Chhattisgarh's labour heroes will be honoured; the government will gather in Raipur on September 17

Patrick Mahomes leads NFLs highest earners as player values near $600 million

NFLs top ten earners in 2026 are all quarterbacks, projecting $598 million total earnings. Patrick Mahomes leads this elite group, earning an est

13 bus stations in Telangana to turn integrated transit hubs; to double as shopping, gaming and entertainment spaces

When Your Face Speaks Volumes!

Your face can reveal the first signs of lifestyle burnout before your body does, expert give some sound advice

Russia says Japan's remilitarization threatens its national security

Digital Desk | Moscow, Sep 16 (IANS) Japan's remilitarisation and the deployment of missiles near Russia's borders pose a threat to the latter's

No Hardik, no Pant: India spring surprises in squad against West Indies

India revealed their squads for the upcoming West Indies series. Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya will not participate in these matches. Dhruv Jure

Rain likely in coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema from September 19

IMD predicts wet spell under the influence of low-pressure area that may form in north Andaman Sea, and intensify and move towards south Odisha a

Andhra Pradesh: Street Vendors Federation Flags Irregularities In Town Vending Committees

The federation further cited a 2025 High Court order prohibiting authorities from issuing further licences until a proper street vending plan was

Helicopter Services and Modern Heliports to Launch Across 13 Aspirational Districts Under Modified Udan Scheme

Woman delivers baby in 108 ambulance in Telangana

Hyderabad: A woman in Telanganas Jagtial district delivered a baby inside the 108 Ambulance early on Wednesday, September 16. According to report

Editorial. Balancing act

MDR on UPI transactions carefully thought-out

Daily Train Service Between Beed and Pune to Launch on September 17

A new daily train service between Beed and Pune will commence on September 17, enhancing connectivity for commuters in Maharashtra. Daily Train S

Bihar Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari Meets Union Minister Prahlad Joshi in Delhi

In Karwan, 54 in 100 people excluded in SIR have Muslim names

Hyderabad: Karwan went into the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) with 3,83,190 electors. The draft roll published on August 17 carries 2,41,424,