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Telangana announces high-level panel to address 22-A land issues

Hyderabad: Amid mounting protests over the inclusion of lands and properties in the prohibited 22-A category, the Congress government on Friday,

11 Hollywood stars who pledged to boycott Israeli film groups

Hyderabad: Several prominent Hollywood stars are once again grabbing attention after their names featured on a 2025 pledge organised by Film Work

Egyptian surgeon stops Parkinson

Cairo: An Egyptian neurosurgeon has performed brain surgery on a Saudi patient who had suffered from Parkinsons disease for 10 years, with his ha

Rs 25,000 EPF ceiling: How PF, EPS pension and EDLI insurance change

12-year-old wage limit has been revised, changing contribution rules and potentially increasing retirement savings and life cover

PM Modi to inaugurate global environment conference tomorrow

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate an international conference on The Future of Environment and

Rishab Shetty Meets Travancore Royal Family, Visits Padmanabhaswamy Temple

The couple was warmly welcomed at the royal residence, marking a unique convergence of cinema, culture, and spirituality

Beyond Cows, The Secret Pets of Radha Rani That Filled the Groves of Braj Dham

Palmer, Trent return as Tuchel names England squad for Nations League campaign

Digital Desk | London, Sep 18 (IANS) Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have returned to the England squad after missing the FIFA World Cup 2

Venus Combustion: Complete Halt on Weddings, Griha Pravesh, and New Investments Explained

One Uniform Civil Code, many state versions: The legal challenge ahead

As BJP-NDA states pursue their own civil codes, questions are emerging over interstate conflicts, personal laws, presidential assent and whether

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

FIR against journalist raises questions on media freedom: Ktaka BJP on Ganesh processions row

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 18 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R. Asho

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat explains Dharma versus religion at Yuva Dharma Sansad

Digital Desk | Ujjain, Sep 18 (IANS) Dharma does not bind a person but liberates them, RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat told young participants o

J&K L-G urges new police officers to uphold integrity and duty

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sep 18 (IANS) J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday advised newly appointed police officers to choose integrity

Ktaka: Bihar man kills wife, pours hot oil after strangling her

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 18 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a man allegedly poured hot oil on his wifes body and attempted to peel her skin a

Sensex ends marginally lower, Nifty gains 0.33 pc as broader markets outperform

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Indian equity markets ended on a mixed note on Friday after benchmark indices traded in a narrow range throu

Kishori Ji's Lotus Feet: 19 Divine Symbols That Even Lord Krishna Revers on Radha Ashtami

Durva Ashtami 2026: The Amrit Connection to Sacred Grass and Auspicious Afternoon Worship Muhurat

From anti-national to offensive content: What are CBFC's new film rules?

The CBFC has revised its film certification guidelines, setting out new rules on what films can show and how they will be classified for differen

Checkmate for FIDE? Timur Turlov runs for president

Government may monitor merchants to ensure new UPI charges are not passed on to consumers from October 15

Ravneet Bittu claims his convoy attacked near Batala, accuses AAP workers

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 18 (IANS) BJP leader and former Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Friday alleged that his cavalcade was attack

PM to inaugurate International Conference on

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the International Conference on The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics on 19 September 2026

Discovr AI launches AI-Native Creator Advertising Platform; targets $25 Million+ creator spend in next 12 months

Government may monitor merchants to ensure new UPI charges are not passed on to consumers from October 15

Word of the Day: Pedagogy meaning, history and origin explained, plus examples of how to use the word

Todays Word of the Day is Pedagogy, a noun referring to the principles, methods and practice of teaching. The word has roots in ancient Greek and

Delhi Police arrest 2 for stealing money through ATM tampering

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Delhi Police have arrested two accused for tampering with the cash-dispensing mechanism of ATMs, offi

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

Trai tightens anti-spam rules, brings AI-based detection under framework

Telecom regulator TRAI on Friday tightened its framework to curb Unsolicited Commercial Communications (UCC), incorporating artificial intelligen

Radha Ashtami 2026: Tithi Begins Today Afternoon; Must Devotees Stop Eating from 1 PM

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

Domestic commercial vehicle wholesale volumes to grow 4-6% in FY27: Icra

The domestic commercial vehicle industry's wholesale volumes are expected to register moderate growth of 4-6 per cent year-on-year this fiscal, r

Bangladesh students disappointed as scholarships offered by Pakistan do not reflect promise: Report

Digital Desk | Dhaka, Sep 18 (IANS) Pakistan government's scholarships for Bangladeshi students have caused disappointment among the selected stu

17-Year-Old Boy Held For Raping Classmate, Circulating Video in Punjab

16-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Threatened Over Video; Police Register POCSO Case

Tai Chi Practitioners Seek Balance and Well-Being in Fast-Paced Beijing

In Tai Chi the movements provide the method while the philosophy gives them meaning.

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

Bernstein turns more bullish on Paytm after 'better-than-expected' UPI MDR

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Global brokerage Bernstein has raised its earnings estimates for Paytm after the final UPI merchant disco

BCCI office bearers authorised to take decision related to chief selector Agarkars future

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) office bearers have been authorised to take a call on all t

Indeed FutureWorks Announces Bengaluru and Mumbai Editions, Spotlighting the Human Advantage in Hiring

Bengaluru (Karnataka) / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 18: Indeed today announced the return of FutureWorks to India in both Bengaluru a

Jharkhand HC Extends Stay on Termination of JPSC and JSSC Appointees

The high court said that any candidate summoned by the CID's Special Investigation Team (SIT) and claiming harassment during the probe may approa

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

Blast rips through mosque during Friday prayers in northwest Pakistan; 16 killed, dozens injured

No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack

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

Jitiya Vrat: October 3 or 4? Check Exact Panchang Dates, Pradosh Puja Muhurat, and Parana Timings

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

Tata Trusts, Tata Sons Board Clash Over Chandrasekaran

The Tata Group is facing its most serious internal governance rift in years, as Tata Trusts and the Tata Sons board find themselves openly at odd

Warren Buffett exits Berkshire chair: Read Oracle of Omaha's letter to shareholders

Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway's executive chairman after sixty years. His son, Howard Buffett, will now assume the chairm

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, named chairman emeritus

Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, effective immediately. He will now serve as chairman emeritus, retaining board me

Wall Street Tech Rebound and Crude Dip Hand Domestic Indices Steady Friday Opening Setup

Punjab law and order deteriorating under AAP govt, say BJP, Congress after cops killing

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) With a Punjab Police Assistant Sub-Inspector being shot dead while on duty in Amritsar, leaders of the BJ

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

Kim Kardashian has esophagitis: What is it, when to see the doctor, and how is it different from esophageal cancer that killed her father?

Kim Kardashian revealed her esophagitis diagnosis during a reality show trailer. This condition involves inflammation of the esophagus, which is

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max out: Heres when Apple may launch iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2 and iPhone 18e

Apple has launched its 2026 fall lineup, including the iPhone 18 Pro series and foldable iPhone Duo. New AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12 mode

Gujarat Themis Biosyn completes acquisition of MicroBiopharm Japan Co.

Gujarat Themis Biosyn announced the completion of the acquisition of 100% equity shareholding in MicroBiopharm Japan Co. (MBJ), Japan, through Th

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

Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders to Develop Rs.15,000 Cr Greenfield Shipyard in AP

Andhra Pradesh is committed to being at the forefront of this journey by leveraging its long coastline, strategic location and industrial ecosyst

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

Pakistan's violent extremism deepens amid policy implementation gaps: Report

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Sep 18 (IANS) Pakistan remains vulnerable to the persistent threat of violent extremism, which has shaken national secu

Sahyadri College launches ACIC to support startups in Coastal Karnataka

Sahyadri College launches ACIC Sahyadri to support grassroots innovators, entrepreneurs and startups across Coastal Karnataka.

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

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

India-Born Cheetah Gives Birth To Four Cubs At Kuno National Park

Birth Comes A Day After Project Cheetah Completes Four Years

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

AIFF To Give Supporters of Kolkata Clubs Discounted Tix for India Friendlies

India will face Panama on September 25 in Bengaluru, Brazil (October 3) and Uruguay (October 6) in Kolkata, with all three opponents currently ra

Newly Listed Trio Powers: Rentomojo, Kanohar, and Glass Wall Drive 5,812 Crore Turnover on NSE

UPSSSC Pharmacist Exam Admit Cards Now Available for Download

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has released the admit cards for the upcoming Pharmacist recruitment examination. Sch

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

Manager of a US based company cancels approved Ganesh Chaturthi leave, employee's left fuming

An employee at an MNC has criticised management after a senior manager asked workers to remain available for possible support during Ganesh Chatu

Board AGM: BCCI office-bearers 'authorized' to take call on Ajit Agarkar's future

BCCI office-bearers will decide Ajit Agarkar's future as chairman of selectors. His current contract is set to conclude early next month. The boa

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

14 years after Austin Tice vanished, new betrayal may reveal what happened

Austin Tice, a journalist, disappeared in Syria in 2012 while covering the civil war. New BBC findings suggest his driver betrayed him to the Syr

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

Telangana ACB Arrests ST Boys Hostel Warden in Rs.14,000 Bribe Case

The warden demanded bribe from the complainant for not marking six days of absence of the complainant during August 2026 as unauthorized absence:

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

First US, Then Japan: Costlier Bank Loans Loom for India as RBI Weighs Repo Rate Hike

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

Dhruv Vikram To Play Dupe Fighter In Upcoming Film Titled Jackie?

The trailer of Dhruv Vikram's upcoming film Jackie will be launched today, September 18, at 4:05 PM.

MEA Hikes Application Fees and Revises Minor Passport Validity Up to 18 Years

Delhi honey trap case: Gurgaon MNC employee lured through online app, kidnapped and assaulted; Rs 70 lakh demanded, 6 arrested

In a shocking incident, a Gurgaon employee was reportedly lured into a honey trap and subsequently kidnapped by a couple in Delhi. The victim, Pa

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,

Filmmaker Dominic Sangma Assaulted In Arunachal, Two Held

An FTII security guard and four students were also assaulted, police informed

'What have you SHIPPED in the last 90 days?' | Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India

'What have you SHIPPED in the last 90 days?' | Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India