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Sept 17 sees separate Telangana, BJP events over competing narratives

Hyderabad: Hyderabads merger with the Indian Union has no agreed name, and Thursdays duelling celebrations made that clear. The Telangana governm

Trump floats EU tariffs if Canada invite deemed hostile act

The EU President has proposed Canada as the first associate member of the EU

Coimbatore Airport To Get New 12-Million Passenger Terminal As Rs 2,132-Crore Master Plan Awaits Cabinet Nod

New Bridge Course Launched for Primary Teachers in India

A new bridge course for primary teachers aims to enhance skills through online and school-based training. New Bridge Course Launched for Primary

King Charles calls on Nvidia, OpenAI chiefs to control AI

The King will seek reassurances that we will not lose control of our destiny

Naidu joins Yogi, Rajnath at Kashi Vishwanath to mark Modis birthday; 25 years in office

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu says India will be a developed nation in another 25 years under the Prime Minister

Argentinas Ambassador Celebrates PM Modis Leadership on His 76th Birthday

Argentine Ambassador Mariano Casin congratulates PM Modi, highlighting his global leadership and the strengthening ties between India and Argenti

Over 13K Junior Teachers Stage Mass Protest in Bhubaneswar Demanding Job Regularisation

Lower PMG turned into a massive demonstration ground as nearly 13,000 primary and upper-primary junior teachers from across all 30 districts of O

21-year-old woman found dead in lodge at Doddaballapur, police suspect husband

The deceased had checked into the lodge in Bengaluru Rural district with her husband on September 15

India is building the auto worlds Plan B to China

TCS rolls out custom chip design services for automotive, semiconductor sectors

The custom System-on-Chips will enable automakers to align compute capabilities with software requirements, enhance performance-per-watt, and dif

Asian Games 2026: India aim to turn World Cup lessons into action, defend hockey title and seal LA Olympics berth

Indias mens hockey team will seek to put its disappointing World Cup campaign behind it as it begins its Asian Games title defence in Nagoya. Coa

Use rubbing alcohol for routine pruning; reserve a 1:9 bleach solution for tools exposed to fire blight

Recent millennial gardening trends highlight a crucial oversight regarding tool sanitation, which can contribute to the spread of plant diseases.

India Launches Semicon 2.0: A Rs 1.27 Lakh Crore Bet on Domestic Chip Ecosystem

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fifth edition of Semicon India 2026 today, bringing together global tech leaders, investors, and pol

Govt proposes CCTV surveillance at stores selling prescription drugs

The Union Health Ministry has proposed mandatory installation of CCTV cameras at medical stores as part of amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, t

Vigilance seizes unaccounted 44,000 in raids at sub-registrar offices in Thiruvananthapuram

Inspections based on information that officials were accepting bribes through document writers for services

14,829 government primary schools have fewer than 30 students, claims Anbumani

Citing government enrollment data, he said 6,635 schools had fewer than 20 students and 3,027 had fewer than 10 students

India shooters face long commutes, bus delays at Asian Games as coach flags arrangements

A senior coach voiced disappointment with Asian Games arrangements in Nagoya. Shooters face long commutes to the competition venue daily. Buses e

Remembering Kaka Hathrasi: The Poet Who Blended Humor with Social Critique

Kaka Hathrasi, a renowned Hindi poet, used humor to highlight social issues, leaving a lasting impact on Indian literature. Remembering Kaka Hath

ContiTech to Showcase API 17K Certified Hose Solutions for Natural Gas Transfer at Gastech 2026

Bangkok, Thailand Business Wire India

Peak XV Partners sells 1.46$ stake in Groww for 1,756 cr in block deal

Peak XV Partners has sold a 1.46 per cent stake in Groww's parent company Billionbrains Garage Ventures for Rs 1,756 crore, trimming its holding

Dr. Rasha Kelej Shares Leadership Lessons on Building Sustainable Cancer Care Capacity Across Africa

Harare, Zimbabwe & Mumbai, Maharashtra, India --- Business Wire India

Applied Materials to invest $5 billion in India over next decade

Applied Materials, one of the world's largest semiconductor equipment makers, said its India investment will center on research, supply chain sca

BCCI AGM: Andaman & Nicobar associate membership, ICC representative and IPL Governing Council on agenda

The upcoming 95th Annual General Meeting of the BCCI promises to tackle significant issues including associate membership and ICC representative

A Virginia dairy takes 105,000 tons of discarded food and drink each year instead of sending it to waste; it becomes renewable gas

A Virginia dairy farm is pioneering a method to convert food waste and cow manure into renewable energy. By producing renewable natural gas, the

When and where to watch India vs South Korea Davis Cup match live?

South Korea will host India in the Davis Cup 2026 qualifiers in Seoul on Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19. The two nations will contest t

Nifty Midcap down nearly 7% from peak, tests 200-DMA; what chart says?

Amid the downturn, the Nifty Midcap 100 tested its 200-DMA after a gap of five months; presently 58 index constituents traded below the long-term

Nirmala Sitharaman cries while listening to legendary Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi at a Bengaluru event

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman became emotional at an event in Bengaluru. The program honored the 110th birth anniversary of Carnatic

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: 365 Km Viaduct Completed, Over 9,100 OHE Masts Installed

ED Conducts Raids in Four States Linked to RSS Office Attack Investigation

The Enforcement Directorate has launched raids across four states in connection with the investigation of a petrol bomb attack on the RSS office

Quote of the Day by French poet Alfred de Musset: A happy memory is perhaps on this earth truer than happiness itself - a tender reflection on memory, joy and the moments we carry with us

Quote of the Day by Alfred de Musset: Nostalgia often presents a brighter picture than current joy. Our memories refine emotions, capturing pure

1966 Asian Games hockey gold: Olympic medallist Harbinder Singh recalls how 10-man India beat Pakistan in Bangkok final

Recalling the triumph at the 1966 Asian Games, Harbinder Singh speaks of a gold medal won amidst the spirit of a patriotic anthem and fierce comp

Amol Parashar on most valuable birthday gift: Somebodys time and attention is more valuable

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Actor Amol Parashar, who is celebrating his 40th birthday on Thursday, has spoken about what he values the m

Post Fed rate hike, experts see up to 50bps RBI policy tightening in CY26

Experts said that the key point is not the size of the increase, but the change in direction, and expect the RBI to consider 50bps hikes in both

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

PSA: watchOS 27 Removes This Useful Feature From Your Apple Watch

Apple released watchOS 27 on September 14, bringing a new Audio Intelligence feature set to its latest Apple Watch models, but as a result, owner

Colorado buys 2,100-acre ranch to help save lesser prairie-chickens from decline

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

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

Housing sentiment remains firm; festive demand to boost sales: Report

Colliers says 50 per cent of prospective buyers plan to purchase a home within two years, with affordability, unit size, connectivity and ameniti

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

Asian Games chief defends 'functional' rooms after backlash

Accommodation for Asian Games athletes in Japan is functional and efforts are being made to deal with numerous complaints from disgruntled teams,

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

Silver futures decline to 2.34 lakh/kg

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for December delivery declined by 476, or 0.20%, to 2,34,310 per kg in a business turnover of 1

Sajad Lone Slams Assembly

SRINAGAR, Sept 17: Peoples Conference president and MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone on Thursday slammed the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Secretariat ove

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

Gold futures decline to 1.52 lakh/10gm

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, yellow metal contracts for October delivery traded lower by 398, or 0.26%, at 1,52,072 per 10 grams in a busines

Umar Khalid remarks: Congress always supported forces against country, interests, alleges BJP

Digital Desk | Hubballi (Karnataka), Sep 17 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Basavaraj Bommai alleged that th

Haris Rauf 'trying to put' name forward for SL Tests after domestic five-for

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf is looking to make his Test cricket return as he wants to put his name fo

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.

Over Rs 2.9 crore to be disbursed to 2,550 farmers as soil carbon payments: Govt

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Indias agricultural carbon market has moved from policy to the farm level, with over Rs 2.9 crore to be d

Changed economic equation calls for redistribution of power in multilateral systems: UN chief

Digital Desk | United Nations, Sept 17 (IANS) The changed global economic equation with the rise of developed countries calls for redistribution

Applied Materials plans $5 billion investments in India over 10 years

India has the talent base to lead this model if we continue to inspire it, develop it, and connect it to advanced technology, labs, and training,

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

RJD MLA Bhai Virendra criticises birthday celebrations amid Bihar floods

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday is being celebrated across the country, with the BJP organising a ser

No political leader could match his 25-year tenure as CM and PM: HM Shah in Vadnagar, PM Modis birthplace

Digital Desk | Vadnagar, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that no political leader in independent India has completed

B Praak shares why, It feels surreal to be a part of Prem Keetanu through 'Ishq Ka Ghulaam' song

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Singer B Praak has spoken about being part of the upcoming film Prem Keetanu through its song Ishq Ka Ghulaa

Why the RBI needs to normalise liquidity before hiking policy rates

With global central banks raising rates, RBI may need to drain excess banking liquidity and align overnight rates with the repo rate before embar

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

Advent International to invest $328.5 million in India's Yatharth Hospitals for 24.9% stake

Former Kerala DGP Tomin Thachankary convicted in disproportionate assets case

Digital Desk | Kottayam (Kerala), Sep 17 (IANS) Former Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) Tomin J. Thachankary, once regarded as one of the

Tata Electronics to sign 16 pacts at SEMICON India, says CEO Thakur

Tata Electronics will be signing 16 agreements at the SEMICON India conference with players across Europe, Japan, Singapore, and India, CEO Randh

Supreme Court Slams Government Over Denying Disability Benefits to Ex-Servicemen on Technical Grounds

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

Clean Energy Surge: India's Power Demand Jumps 7 Percent While CO Emissions Remain Flat

South Delhi clinch inaugural 3x3 India Quest title, earn FIBA World Series qualifying draw

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Team South Delhi emerged champions at the inaugural 3x3 India Quest 2026 after defeating Team Bulandshahr

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

Chip stocks spark up as SEMICON India 2026 kicks off in New Delhi

Semiconductor and electronics manufacturing stocks were in demand on Thursday, 17 September 2026, as SEMICON India 2026 got underway at Yashobhoo

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

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MEA Debunks Fake Social Media Rumors Regarding BRICS Leaders' Health After New Delhi Summit

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

Shiv Sena Criticizes Center for Imposing Vegetarian Menu at BRICS Summit

Shiv Sena (UBT) condemns the governments decision to serve only vegetarian food at the BRICS Summit, calling it an imposition on guests choices.

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

PM Modi Releases 4th Installment of Annapurna Yojana Giving 1.5 Crore Women Financial Independence

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

'Crazy Rich, Incredibly Broke' Trailer: Rashed Al Shamrani and Ida Alkusay starrer 'Crazy Rich, Incredibly Broke' Official Trailer

'Crazy Rich, Incredibly Broke' Trailer: Watch the Official Trailer from Arabic web series 'Crazy Rich, Incredibly Broke' starring Rashed Al Shamr

'Clean Up Your Act, Don't Fund Putin': U.S. Warns India & China; Senator Blumenthal Goes Berserk

Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal delivers a sharp warning to China and India over their energy ties with Russia, telling them to clean up yo

Aaditya Thackeray Slapped With Rs 500 Crore Notice As Disha Salians Father Seeks Justice

A Rs 500 crore legal notice has been issued by Satish Salian, father of late Disha Salian, against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and f

'Epstein Allies Threaten Mecca, Not Us': Houthis' Savage Jibe At MBS & Saudi Amid Muslim Backlash

Yemens Supreme Political Council President Mahdi al-Mashat has sharply rejected Saudi claims that Yemen threatened Mecca, calling the allegations

Bengaluru cops file FIR, expedite probe into married womans kidnapping by Rajasthan gang

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 17 (IANS) The Magadi Road Police on Thursday registered an FIR in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a 21-ye

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