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Enter at own risk: churches to non-Christians as anti-conversion law takes effect in Chhattisgarh

Warning boards have been put up as a precautionary measure to avoid action under the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, says Diamond Phi

How rare archival photos revealed the magic of Madras

Madras on Stage, the fourth edition of The Hindus Made of Chennai archives exhibition showcased the rich cultural heritage of the city

Delhi court remands Kalkaji rape accused to 14 day judicial custody

2 Hindu College students allege sexual harassment; FIR registered, probe on

Students allege men followed them in an SUV and tried to pull them into the vehicle; police trace car

DDAorders safety audit of pre-2001 buildings in Delhi

Owners of high-rises, high-footfall structures to finish audit in 3 months;Sept. 6 accused fled after collapse instead of helping victims: police

Outrage over controversial U.K. professorship for business tycoon Anant Ambani

Universities are supposed to be places that question power and hold corporations to account, not give them academic legitimacy, said Lyla Mehta,

NSS Plays Key Role In Youth Leadership Development

NSS Foundation Day was observed at the university auditorium on Thursday as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations.

Role of pharmacists in strengthening healthcare systems highlighted

Karnataka Chief Minister Calls for End to Special Voter List Review Process

CM D.K. Shivakumar urges the cessation of the Special Intensive Review process to protect voter rights in Karnataka. Karnataka Chief Minister Cal

Ganesh Idol Immersions Continue Despite Rains In Kakinada

Ganesh idol immersion processions continued in Kakinada despite heavy rains, with 1,004 idols immersed over two days.

Over 1,000 Boats Moored At Thoothukudi Shores For Third Straight Day

More than 1,000 boats remained berthed in Thoothukudi for a third day as fishermen stayed ashore amid strong winds and an IMD weather alert.

Bridgerton Season 5 set to return soon: Expected release date for Francesca and Michaela's love story

Bridgerton Season 5 will feature the story of Francesca Bridgerton and her queer romance with Michaela Stirling, who his her husband John Stirlin

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Friday, September 25, 2026

Fajar: 5. 06 am; Zohar: 12. 18 pm; Asar: 4.28 pm

Karnataka Chief Minister Announces Opening Ceremony for Mysore Dasara by Gavimath Saint

Karnatakas CM D.K. Shivakumar announces Gavimaths Sri Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara will inaugurate Mysore Dasara this year. Karnataka Chief Minister

Bengaluru father feared he had lost his daughters gift after leaving his handbag on BMTC bus, but what happened next restored his faith

A Bengaluru fathers plan to surprise his daughter with a book nearly went awry after he accidentally left his handbag on a Vayu Vajra BMTC bus wh

US midterm elections 2026: 34.8 million Americans are voting in new house districts; here's how redistricting changed the map

U.S. midterm elections 2026 are happening after an unusual wave of mid-decade congressional redistricting changed House district boundaries in ma

Court Denies Bail to Abhishek Banerjees Aide in Land Scam Case

The court has denied bail to Sumit Roy, aide to MP Abhishek Banerjee, in a land scam case, sending him to 14 days of judicial custody. Court Deni

Centre Nudges States To Focus On Increasing Capital Expenditure, Gives 50-yr Interest-free Loans

The government is also aiming to utilise information technology to channelise funds towards social sector schemes and subsidies

Bitumen price surge hits road works, adding to motorists woes in Kochi

Bitumen price rises from 10,093 to 14,915 per 156-kg barrel between March 5 and September 16; Kochi Corporation explores allowing additional esti

Odisha Police Busts Fake SIM Card Racket, Three Arrested

Odisha police arrested three individuals for creating and selling fake SIM cards using customer identity documents. Odisha Police Busts Fake SIM

Robot Stryker Mako-4 To Redefine Joint Replacement Surgery

Royal Care Hospital in Coimbatore has launched Stryker Mako-4 Smart Robotics to improve precision and personalised care in joint replacement surg

Satish Dhawan: The Architect of Indias Space Future

Discover the inspiring journey of Satish Dhawan, a visionary who shaped Indias space program and left a lasting legacy. Satish Dhawan: The Archit

De-addiction programme launched at Puzhal prison

Veeramani case: Stalin says DMK regime did not protect anyone

It is reprehensible on the part of a group to spread false allegations against the DMK in connection with the handling of the child sexual assaul

Not your ordinary vegetable: Study reveals 7 incredible facts about lauki that may make you think twice before ignoring it

Bottle gourd, or lauki, may be an everyday vegetable, but its history and uses are far more fascinating than they seem. From being used as contai

RPF constable pulls 69-year-old passenger to safety after he was dragged by train at Guindy

GCC removes over 2,300 kg of used tyres, unused articles

41 Naga Houses, Including Churches, Burnt In Makui Villages Of Kangpokpi in Manipur

Informing that 17 houses were completely burnt in Makui Chamriupui, eight in Makui Thanamba and 16 in Makui Thebram, sources said that similar in

GCC holds meeting with 112 colleges on dengue prevention

Tamil Nadu Minister Discusses Minority Welfare with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Tamil Nadus minority welfare minister met Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to discuss community empowerment and welfare initiatives. Tamil Nadu Minist

SC Questions Exclusion Of IPS Officer From Odisha DGP Panel

The Supreme Court questioned Odishas decision to exclude senior IPS officer Sushant Kumar Nath from the DGP selection panel amid a CBI probe.

Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple receives eight-year-old elephant Hiralal from Assam

Shehbaz-Pezeshkian meet in New York, Pak pushes de-escalation, Islamabad MoU

Lizard found in food served to students, cooks relieved of duty

Mahendra Hills Hoopsters Thump SBI

After the change of ends, SBI tried hard to make a comeback, scoring nine points each in the third and fourth quarters but Mahendra Hills replied

Minister Anand launches State-widedrive to plant one crore palm seeds

Firing in Bari Brahmana, one Injured

Sarabjit Singh JammuTawi, September 24: A 30-year-old man sustained a gunshot injury to his leg following a dispute between two groups in the Bar

Goa Takes Action on 97 Voter Registration Cases Ahead of Elections

Goas election office addresses 97 voter registration cases, ensuring eligible voters are included in the final list. Goa Takes Action on 97 Voter

Seven persons held in Tirupattur for possession of sharp weapons

Crack down on modified silencers, pressure horns

Sarabjit Singh Jammu Tawi, September 24: Jammu Police and the Traffic Police have intensified action against modified silencers and unauthorised

CNN, MS NOW and Politico back at White House after court halts Trump ban

India at the UN: The elusive permanent spot

India's pursuit of a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council is bolstered by backing from four European nations. Acknowledged for i

EPS Urges Voters To Punish Betrayers In Madhuranthagam By-Poll

AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami urged voters to support party candidate Kanitha Sampath in the October 6 Madhuranthagam by-poll.

Encroachments removed to provide easy access to Government Higher Secondary School in Pernambut

Two college students killed, one critical as dumper hits bike

Sarabjit Singh Jammu Tawi, September 24: Two students of MAM College were killed and another critically injured after the motorcycle they were tr

State Junior Throwball Teams for National Championship

Kaif Khan and Varshini will lead the Telangana junior boys and girls throwball teams respectively at the 36th Junior National Throwball Champions

Uproar in House over free gas cylinder scheme

Minister says scheme approved; LoP slams betrayal of poll promise Srinagar, Sep 24: The Legislative Assembly descended into chaos on Thursday aft

Govt. doctors association seek CMs intervention in appointing DME

Punes Ganesh Festival Celebrates 134 Years of Tradition, Says Minister Mohol

Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol praises Punes Ganesh Festival for its rich tradition and community spirit during its 134th year. Punes Ganesh Fest

Chennai Metrowater offices will remain open this Sunday

GCC allocates 60.60 cr. as first instalment of Ward Development Fund

Speaker grills Tpt Minister on car policy

Srinagar, Sep 24: Transport Minister Satish Sharma on Thursday struggled to reply to questions posed by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather in the Legisla

Dharwad: Noted Psychiatrist Dr Anand Pandurangi Dies at 74

He began his professional career in Dharwad in 1984 and went on to make a significant contribution to mental healthcare in North Karnataka.

Sofi, Supreeth, Hari, Shanmukh, Tej Best in C League Cricket

Adams XI and Mahbub College were driven by unbeaten centuries, with R. Shanmukhs 103 not out and Tej Charan Cs 101 not out standing out as the le

Court sentences two motorists to one year in prison in separate accident cases in city

Bypoll in Madurantakam was forced: Palaniswami

Peer-Ki-Gali receives season

Skies to remain clear till September 27 Jammu Tawi, Sep 24: Peer Ki Gali in the Pir Panjal range received the seasons first snowfall on Thursday,

9 Passengers Killed After Delhi-Mahoba Bus Catches Fire On Yamuna Expressway

Nine passengers were killed after a Delhi-Mahoba bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, with the driver and conductor arreste

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi, Shah, CEC Of Destroying India's Vote

Earlier in the day, Mr Gandhi posted on X that the enemies of the Constitution have been exposed and justice will be served.

House adopts resolution urging Centre to exempt teachers from TET

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Thursday adopted a resolution seeking amendments to the Right to Education Act to exempt teacher

Drug Delivery Services Spark Protests in Punjab, Claims of Government Inaction Rise

Protests in Moga highlight concerns over drug delivery services in Punjab, as politicians criticize government inaction on drug-related issues. D

Assembly rejects bill on Govt School enrolment for public servants

Minister says mandatory enrolment not possible, children have a right to choose Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on T

Anna University partners with Boeing India to establish Flammability Learning Laboratory

Centre seeks prospective application of SC verdict on OBC creamy-layer criteria

The Supreme Court has agreed to review the Centre's request for prospective application of its March 11 verdict. The verdict determined that pare

Dental surgeon recruitment on hold amid surplus manpower: Govt

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that recruitment to the posts of Dental Surgeons has not been referred to the concern

Nalsar University of Law Students Screen Docu on Jailed Activist Umar Khalid on Campus

The screening of Prisoner No. 626710 is Present, directed by filmmaker Lalit Vachani, was organised late on Wednesday evening in solidarity, he s

Quit Politics if Government Land Found in Farmhouses, Minister Tells BRS Leader

Speaking to the media at Dharmaram on Thursday, the minister said legal action would be taken against such BRS leaders if evidence surfaced that

Govt approves 367 Forest Rights Claims

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved 367 claims under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) during 2025-26, with Poonch district

Indias External Affairs Minister Engages with Jordan and Egypt Amid West Asia Crisis

Dr. S. Jaishankar discusses West Asia crisis with Jordan and Egypts foreign ministers, reaffirming Indias commitment to a two-state solution. Ind

Panel examining regularization of casual, seasonal workers: Govt

Srinagar, Sep 24: The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that a committee constituted to examine the regularisation of casual, seasonal, tempo

ACB Raids Bheem Reddys Benamis

The teams searched a farmhouse and houses of persons suspected to have had financial and other transactions with the suspended officer.

Mercury direct brings a much needed break on September 25 as life gets easier for these 3 zodiac signs

If you have been feeling low for a long time, then your luck is expoected to change. Three zodiac signs may witness a change in their fortune as

Andhra University leads in NSS activities

Semiconductor Talent shortage spurs regional push to build next generation of engineers

Singapore, September 24: The global semiconductor industry will need more than one million additional skilled workers by 2030, more than 100,000

SIR row: What's basis of Rahul Gandhi's allegations, asks BJP

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi challenged Rahul Gandhi's claims about the Election Commission's functioning and decision-making processes. Tr

Heavy Rains Suspend Cargo Handling At Two Kakinada Ports

Heavy rains and turbulent seas have suspended cargo operations at Kakinada Deep Water and Anchorage ports, affecting ships awaiting rice cargo.

Indian Team Wins Silver in Mixed 4x400m Relay at Asian Games 2026

Indian athlete Vithya Ramraj dedicates silver medal to twin sister after a thrilling performance at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya. Indian Team W

G4 Ministers Push for Reform of UNSC

They emphasised that it is crucial to implement UNSC reform at the earliest so that the council is fit for purpose

BJP Denies Vote-Chori Charges

Trivedi alleged that Gandhi was creating hype over the report out of frustration with the Congress' electoral setbacks and jealousy towards Prime

TMC name-symbol row: Supreme Court asks ECI for timeline

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission of India to provide a realistic timeframe for resolving a party dispute. Rival factions of th

Scientists found something T. rex bones could never show: First known trackway reveals how the dinosaur actually walked 66.5 million years ago

In 2025, Kent Hups discovered unusual impressions in North Dakota's Hell Creek Formation believed to be T. rex footprints. Paleontologists excava

Asian Games 2026: Persistence and drama as Indias mixed relay team, Seema win medals

The 4x400m quartet of Vishal, Poovamma, Manu and Vithya earns silver while Seema, competing in her maiden Asiad, takes home bronze in 10,000m

Karnataka Government Forms SIT to Reinvestigate 2012 Rape and Murder Case

The Karnataka government has established a special investigation team to revisit the 2012 rape and murder case of a college student in Belthangad

Justice Bibhu Prasad Routray Appointed Executive Chairman of Odisha State Legal Services Authority

Justice Bibhu Prasad Routray of the Orissa High Court has been nominated as the new Executive Chairman of the Odisha State Legal Services Authori

Banks To Facilitate Pension Withdrawal In AP On Oct. 1 Morning

AP banks will facilitate cash withdrawals on October 1 to ensure timely pension distribution to 61.80 lakh beneficiaries despite bank closures an

Which states could be hit hardest by Social Security cuts in 2032? These 10 face the biggest potential economic impact

If you live in one of these 10 states, a Social Security cut by 2032 could hit your local economy harder than elsewhere. The biggest potential im

Danam's Keep-All-Guessing Game May Force Congress Re-Think on Candidate

The contestant will have a tough time because, after spending crores of rupees, he or she will be in power for hardly two years and there is no g

BJP Criticizes Congress for Undermining Constitutional Institutions

BJP leaders respond to Rahul Gandhis statements, accusing Congress of undermining electoral integrity and constitutional institutions. BJP Critic

Skeletal remains of tusker found in Boluvampatti forest range

Only 80s kids will remember these school treats: Foods that cost less than Rs 5 in 1980s & made ordinary afternoons feel like a celebration

80s nostalgic foods: The 1980s had a special kind of school-time indulgence, when a few coins were enough to buy treats such as Phantom cigarette