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Srijana Meets Coimbatore Team on Rainwater Harvesting, Waterlogging

The CMC is studying the applicability of such approaches at suitable locations in Cyberabad, keeping local conditions and requirements in view

Word of the Day: Impasse meaning, origin, story and how to use it

Word of the Day: Impasse explains the meaning, origin and usage of the word, which describes a deadlock or situation where progress becomes impos

Trump Administration Hits South Africa With New Sanctions Over Alleged Discrimination Against Whites

The South African government has strongly rejected U.S. allegations of discrimination against whites

EPFO Mandatory Wage Ceiling Raised from Rs 15000 to Rs 25000

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an increase in the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (E

CJP to Launch 'Adivasi School Thik Karo' Drive from Gadchiroli on Sep 17: Dipke

Addressing a press conference here, Dipke said the campaign is aimed at drawing the government's attention towards the problems and discriminatio

His kerosene stove pump broke and he went hungry, then this UP mechanic invented a pumpless stove

Uttar Pradesh mechanic Sameerul Hasan Liyaqati, popularly known as Lalla Mistri, developed a pumpless kerosene stove after a broken air pump once

Pranav Constructions Ltd leads losers in 'B' group

Mangalam Seeds Ltd, Ladderup Finance Ltd, Usha Martin Education & Solutions Ltd and Shiva Global Agro Industries Ltd are among the other losers i

Indices snap 2-day losses; FMCG shares rally

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex jumped 332.63 points or 0.45% to 74,336.45. The Nifty 50 index added 99

'They laughed us out of the room': In 2000, Netflix founders wanted to sell the company to Blockbuster for $50 million. Today, it is worth hundreds of billions of dollars

In the year 2000, Blockbuster famously spurned a $50 million deal from Netflix, a fledgling company struggling for survival. Fast forward to toda

UK inflation rises to 5-month high, further pressuring Bank of England to raise rates this year

United Kingdom inflation reached a five-month peak in August, driven by fuel prices. This increase moves inflation further from the Bank of Engla

Pakistan's PNS Hunain suffers damage after collision with Indian Navy warship, returns to port: Source

The Pakistani Navy warship involved in a collision with an Indian Navy frontline vessel in the North Arabian Sea has been identified as PNS Hunai

With Bullet train nearing track tests, Gujarat stations emerge as heritage-driven multimodal hubs

Hyderabad: 5 girls leave school to see Ganesh pandals, traced

Hyderabad:Five girls studying at a government school in Vijayanagar Colony here left the premises without permission on Wednesday, September 16,

Indian cheesemakers come together in Chennai to champion the countrys artisanal cheese

From Kashmir to Bengal, Uttarakhand to Maharashtra, artisanal cheesemakers of the country gather at The Farm in Chennai for the first event of th

Why is the quality of research produced in India under scrutiny?

Tata Sons IPO order backs tycoon Shapoor Mistry's long-running ask

The RBI's decision came months after reclusive billionaire Shapoor Mistry published an open letter to the regulator seeking a listing of Tata Son

Government Lowers Entry Barrier for Small Exporters, Exempts Shipments Up To Rs 3 Lakh From RCMC Requirement

Telangana Plans 4 Bus Terminals On Hyderabad Outskirts To Ease City Traffic

Govt tells cab aggregators to stop advance tipping before rides, calls practice misleading and unfair

Due to concerns over misleading practices, the government has mandated that cab aggregators remove the option for advance tipping. Authorities ha

Indian envoy meets Nepal's foreign minister, discusses bilateral ties

India's outgoing Ambassador Naveen Srivastava met Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal. He conveyed appreciation for strengthening multifaceted

India calls Pakistans 7-million bounty on Masood Azhar a gimmick

India has dismissed Pakistans fresh 7-million bounty announcement for information on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a gimmick. MEA spokes

Puducherry government reiterates demand for a Madras High Court bench in UT

Home Minister A. Namassivayam submitted a memorandum to Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal when he met him in New Delhi on Tuesday

Rahul Gandhi Demands Immediate Rollback of

Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has demanded an immediate rollback of what he termed the UPI taxa framework introduci

India's MBA presence triples since 2020, but top IIMs slip in QS rankings

India has 19 institutions in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2027, but IIM Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Calcutta fell as global peers gained on ROI and al

BIS Hikes Gold Hallmarking Fees to Rs 75 Ahead of Festive Season

The increase has been notified through the BIS (Hallmarking) Amendment Regulations, 2026, dated September 14, 2026.

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (September 16, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, September 16, 2026.

GHMC cancels building permission in Guttala Begumpet over fake LRS document

Gender Parity Still 120 Years Away: World Economic Forum

Among 97 economies that have been tracked consistently since 2006, the gender parity score increased by 5.2 percentage points, from 64.2 per cent

Reclaiming porombokke: Who gets to shape the commons?

Join a diverse group of practitioners and community voices in Chennai to explore porombokke the shared spaces, knowledge and cultural resources

Asian Games 2026: Philippines tennis body seeks WTA exemption as Eala skips China Open for Asian Games

In an effort to enable Alexandra Eala to participate in the Asian Games, the Philippines Tennis Association is seeking a WTA exemption. The Asian

Union Cabinet approves raising EPFO wage ceiling to 25,000 per month

In a press release, the Government said that this decision is expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees within the ambit of mandat

Keralam CM Satheesan says CPI(M) scapegoated M.V. Govindan for LDFs Assembly poll debacle

Satheesan says CPI(M)s extended State committee, which concluded in Kozhikode on Tuesday, seemed to deny the real reasons for LDFs historic defea

Three of family killed in car accident in Namakkal

An SUV reportedly crossed the centre median and entered the opposite carriageway before colliding with a car on the SalemKarur road near the Coas

Andhra Pradesh raises age limit for government jobs to 44 years till 2027: how APPSC compares with Telangana, Kerala and UPSC

Relaxation for non-uniform posts runs till September 30, 2027; a separate order extends the two-year concession for uniformed services by a year

BCCI decided to bring IPL 2027 auction back to India: Report

IPL 2027 auction: BCCI will hold the IPL 2027 mini auction in India, ending a three year run of overseas venues that included Dubai, Jeddah and A

Absconding Israeli drug dealer Atala surrenders before Goa court; sent to 30-day judicial custody

The case traces back to April 5, 2025 when Atala was arrested by the ANC following a raid at his apartment in Siolim in North Goa

Hyderabad doctors caution against fish fed with chicken waste

Hyderabad: A month after the Cyberabad Police seized 100 tonne of chicken waste being trucked out of the city to be fed to fish, doctors in Hyder

Stalin Recovers From Viral Fever, Urges Cadres to Celebrate DMK Foundation Day

He also urged party cadres to celebrate reformist leader 'Periyar' E V Ramasamy's birth anniversary and the DMK's 78th foundation day on Septembe

PNC Infratech Debarred By NHAI For 3 Years, Barred From Bidding For New Highway Projects

Thunderstorm forecast in 23 Telangana districts on September 17

US lost hundreds of buildings, dozens of aircraft in Iran war

Washington: A US government watchdog released its first report on the impact of the Iran war on Monday, September 14, acknowledging the militarys

Binance Capital Connect Expands to Individual VIP 3+ Users as Investors Seek Multi-Strategy, Cross-Asset Allocation

Binance Capital Connect Expands to Individual VIP 3+ Users as Investors Seek Multi-Strategy, Cross-Asset Allocation

EasyStack Launches EAF, an AI-Native Cloud Foundation for Enterprises

EasyStack Launches EAF, an AI-Native Cloud Foundation for Enterprises

UGRO Capital raises Rs 380 Cr from Dutch development bank to expand MSME lending

UGRO Capital has raised the funds through issuance of 38,000 senior, secured, rated, listed, redeemable and transferable non-convertible debentur

Indias Housing Market Remains Steady, Housing Price Index Rises 3.6% in Q1

Indias Housing Price Index increased by 3.6% in Q1 FY26, reflecting a stable residential market despite rising input costs. Indias Housing Market

Man Stabbed to Death over Ludo Dispute in Nabarangpur

A small argument over a Ludo game turned fatal when a man was stabbed to death by his relative in Kastiguda village under Khatiguda police statio

From Mecca's red line to the 'Gate of Tears': How US-Iran war is closing in on MBS

Mahesh Babu, Sanjay Leela Bhansali to team up for first time?

Hyderabad: Superstar Mahesh Babus popularity needs no introduction. From Tollywood to Bollywood, several top filmmakers have expressed interest i

CJP to launch Adivasi School Thik Karo campaign from Gadchiroli on Sept. 17: Dipke

As part of the exercise, CJP representatives will visit tribal schools and inspect the facilities and infrastructure

From UPI to cash? Retailers warn new MDR could hit small merchants ahead of festive season

Retailers Association of India warns new UPI fees could reverse digital payment gains. Small merchants may shift transactions back to cash, impac

Protests Erupt in Ranchi Over Demolition Drive, Bypass Road Blocked

Local protests in Ranchi disrupt traffic as residents oppose demolition of illegal structures along the HEC bypass road. Protests Erupt in Ranchi

Maharaja Becomes First Tamil Film To Get Hollywood Remake By Major Studio

Nithilan Saminathans Maharaja, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap, is officially heading to Hollywood. The 2024 Tamil films producers c

Pranati, India's only gymnast selected for Asiad, left home for gymnastics

Pranati Nayak is preparing for her fourth Asian Games after a journey that began with leaving her family in West Bengal at a young age to pursue

Exercise restraint: China urges Iran, US to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Union Cabinet Approves Hike In EPFO Wage Ceiling To Rs 25,000; Over 51 Lakh Workers To Come Under Mandatory Coverage

EPF wage ceiling raised to Rs 25,000 from Rs 15,000: Know what it means for your salary and pension

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a proposal to raise the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage und

59-year-old man injured in wild boar attack in Keralams Kozhikode

The incident comes amid reports of increasing wild boar activity in residential areas of Kozhikode district

Cabinet approves raising EPFO wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000; all you need to know

Madras High Court rejects plea challenging election of DMK whip E.V. Velu from Tiruvannamalai constituency

Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy allows applications filed by the former Minister to strike off the pleadings and reject the election petition

India clears 642-car import quota from UK under India-UK trade agreement

India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade approved seven companies to import 642 cars. These imports will occur under the India-UK free trade

Major Drug Trafficking Operation Foiled in Punjab, Four Arrested with 27 Kilograms of Heroin

Punjab police dismantle a drug smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing 27 kg of heroin and firearms. Major Drug Trafficking Oper

South Korea Court Orders North Korea to Pay $32.5

A South Korean court has directed North Korea to pay $32.5million in damages for blowing up the Kaesong interKorean liaison office in 2020 the f

Carrick Urges Manchester United to Bounce Back Against Brighton

Michael Carrick calls on Manchester United to overcome recent setbacks and focus on their upcoming Carabao Cup match against Brighton. Carrick Ur

English village votes to 'secede' from U.K. over asylum centre plan

Piddington in central England, 25 kilometres from the university city of Oxford, has grabbed headlines with its tongue-in-cheek breakaway vote

'Have a spine, don't lie down in front of Trump': Rahul flays PM Modi over 'UPI tax'

Karnataka Labour Department asserts that night-shift safeguards for women employees are covered under OSH Rules

Following an outcry from KITU, the Karnataka Labour Department has clarified that the safety conditions relating to women employees that were ear

Who is Sandeep Adhikari? 27-year-old charged in Australia over death of 3-year-old girl

Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 Expansion Stuck In Limbo As Several Key Clearances And Funding Arrangements Between Centre And State Remain Pending

BIS raises gold hallmarking fee to 75 from 45 ahead of festive season

The Bureau of Indian Standards has revised hallmarking charges for gold and silver articles, raising the fee for gold to Rs 75 from Rs 45, while

India Mental Health Alliance Highlights Lived Experience and Community-based Wisdom as Vital Sources of Knowledge for Care Practice and Policy

New Delhi [India], September 16: In keeping with WHO's World Mental Health theme for this year, 'Lived experiences heard: real voices, real chang

Modis Evolving Communication Style: Connecting with the Youth Through Innovation

Prime Minister Modi adapts his communication style to engage with the youth, showcasing sensitivity and innovation in his approach. Modis Evolvin

Unacceptable And Unprofessional Conduct: India Summons Pakistani Envoy After Pak Navy Ship Collides With Indian Warship

Centre, NMC Back Healthcare Decisions By Queer Partners

Affidavit says no medical or ethical rationale to exclude a non-heterosexual partner from decisions for a competent adult patient.

Kapil Sharma returns with The Kapil Sharma Show season 5

Mumbai: Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma is all set to return with the fifth season of his popular comedy show, The Kapil Sharma Show. Talking abo

Chief Minister to launch projects worth 1,775.41 crore for Kalyana Karnataka

D.K. Shivakumar will hoist the national flag at Kalyana Karnataka Utsav in Kalaburagi on September 17 to mark the 79th year of the regions integr

Schoolmate Meets PM Modi, Gets Land Back Grabbed by BJP MLA

His years-long ordeal over this land parcel would start in 2011, when local BJP leader Narendra Mehta and his company took over this property wit

IPL 2027 Mini

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the IPL 2027 miniauction will be hosted in India, marking a departure from th

Hosa opens in Hyderabad with a menu that boasts of toddy shop specials

Taggd Named Leader in Everest Group's First-Ever India RPO PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 16: Taggd, India's largest AI-powered talent fulfillment partner, has been positioned as a Leader in the Ev

Vijayawada's Toffee Ganesha At Ranigari Thota Is Delighting Devotees

This unique Ganesha idol has been crafted entirely out of toffees, jelly candies, chocolates, and colourful lollipops costing Rs 1.5 lakh.

India Approves Emergency Power Supply To Flood-Hit Nepal Amid Deepening Hydropower Crisis

Indias emergency power support follows devastating floods that damaged Nepals hydropower infrastructure and deepened shortages.

Silent Friend movie review: Tony Leung gets In the Mood for a Gingko tree in Ildik Enyedis strange, sensual wonder

Ildik Enyedi has created one of the years most eccentric cinematic seductions a piece of arboreal erotica that would leave your local trees blus

Silent Friend movie review: Tony Leung gets In the Mood for a Gingko tree in Ildik Enyedis strange, sensual wonder

Ildik Enyedi has created one of the years most eccentric cinematic seductions a piece of arboreal erotica that would leave your local trees blus

PM Modi to Inaugurate Semicon India 2026 on September 17 with Participation from Over 600 Companies Across 52 Countries

Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate Semicon India 2026, featuring over 600 companies from 52 nations, on September 17 in New Delhi. PM Modi to In

EU Moves To Bar Children Under 13 From Social Media, Games And Chatbots

Asian Games 2026: India Women's Kabaddi team captain Pushpa Rana eyes title defense

The Indian women's Kabaddi team is preparing to defend their gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Captain Pushpa Rana expressed confidence in the

Why Metas Zuckerberg rebuffed Dario Amodeis AI slowdown calls

Mr. Amodei has warned that the AI development is beginning to outstrip the labs ability to understand and control the systems it is creating. But

Why Metas Zuckerberg rebuffed Dario Amodeis AI slowdown calls

Mr. Amodei has warned that the AI development is beginning to outstrip the labs ability to understand and control the systems it is creating. But

Gold outlook hinges on Fed signals; metal could test $4,200: Kotak Sec

In August, Treasury more than doubled its bond repurchase operations from $2 billion to at least $4 billion per operation

Bus services disrupted across Delhi as DTC drivers strike for second day

Private drivers contracted by DTC continued their strike for a second day on Wednesday, disrupting bus services across Delhi as they demanded hig