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Prime Minister Modis Childhood Friend Remembers Their Early Days Together

On PM Modis birthday, childhood friend Dawlat Khan Pathan reminisces about their shared experiences in Gujarat. Prime Minister Modis Childhood Fr

Russia says new US sanctions would make Ukraine peace deal harder

Moscow called the sanctions package an unfriendly move after the US House passed legislation aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia over

BCCI puts India's bench strength on show; set to field 5 teams in 5 weeks

A total of 69 different players will be taking the field in a span of 35 days in an interesting stretch of the cricket calendar for the nation

Nepal Mandates Reporting of Lost Passports to Interpol Within 24 Hours

Nepals government has implemented a new rule requiring lost, stolen, or canceled passports to be reported to Interpol within 24 hours. Nepal Mand

India's 86 trillion urban infrastructure push may spur municipal bonds

Sebi's proposal seeks to lower entry barriers for smaller towns as India faces an estimated 82-86 trillion funding requirement for urban infrastr

Tenant farmer, daughter dead at Gandrai village in NTR district; son, 10, critical

P. Srinivas is suspected to have taken his life after harming his two children at Gandrai village; the Chillakallu police are investigating

PM Takaichi shuffles Japan's Cabinet to revive sagging support, keeps key Ministers

Israel adds tender for 2,167 housing units to settlement expansion plan, rights groups say

The project would bisect the Israeli-occupied West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem, fragmenting the land Palestinians hope will form the

In 1918, a Washington clerk spent $24 on 100 stamps during his lunch break. Every plane was upside down, one later sold for $2 million

A Washington clerk bought a sheet of stamps with an upside-down airplane design. This rare error, the Inverted Jenny, was later sold for a signif

India rice output faces biggest drop in two decades, stocks cushion exports

MUMBAI, Sept 17 (Reuters) Indias rice production is set to fall this year for the first time in a decade, and by the most in nearly 20 years, as

Two Minor Girls Gang-Raped Returning from Karma Puja in Sundaragada, Five Detained

A disturbing incident has been reported from Biramitrapur in Odishas Sundaragada district, where two minor girls were allegedly gang-raped while

MLA escapes fire accident after power bank explodes in car

Hyderabad: Dornakal MLA Ram Chandra Naik escaped without injuries after a power bank allegedly exploded inside his vehicle on Thursday, September

Five Indian Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Asian Games

Discover five promising Indian athletes who could surprise everyone at the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Five Indian Athletes to Wa

'Duty of a journalist to uncover truth and expose lies': Rajat Sharma at IIMC Seminar

The two-day seminar '200 Years of Hindi Journalism: From Legacy to Innovation', which is being organised by the Indian Institute of Mass Communic

Indias Gonsalves, Beg bow out of Teqball medal race after losing both Asian Games group matches

Indian Teqball players Declan Marshall Gonsalves and Mohamed Anas Imran Beg lost their group matches. They were eliminated from the men's doubles

Fed rate hike, falling oil prices spur stock market rally: Whats ahead?

Futures for the S&P 500 rise 0.7%, while those for the Nasdaq 100 climb 0.8%

Israeli army chief sets condition for Hezbollah disarmament

Jerusalem: Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir said that progress toward an agreement with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah cannot be made unless the

Unfriendly action: Russia blasts US sanctions bill, warns of fallout for Ukraine war

Century of faith: Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Central Gurudwara Sahib in Gowliguda will celebrate its 100th anniversary with special religious programmes on September 19 and 20

Indian shooting coach flags long commutes, transport delays ahead of Asian Games

The coach said he had arrived in Japan with a certain level of expectation but felt the arrangements had not quite matched the image he had of th

Delhi Hosts Mega Blood Donation Camp on PM Modis Birthday

On PM Modis birthday, a blood donation camp in Delhi aims to collect 2,500 units, spearheaded by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Delhi Hosts Mega Blo

PM Modi urges youth to drive India

New Delhi: Highlighting the strategic advantage of Indias demographic dividend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, September 17, hailed th

State need not refund tax collected by mistake if payer has recovered the amount from others: Madras High Court

Justices R. Anita Sumanth and C. Kumarappan hold so while partly allowing an appeal filed by the Madras Club seeking refund of service tax

Congress Triumphs in Jaipur, BJP Retains Control in Kota

Congress secures victories in all four wards of Jaipur, while BJP claims majority in Kotas municipal elections. Congress Triumphs in Jaipur, BJP

Man Dies In Mysterious Firing Incident In Jammu

Jammu, Sep 17: A 37-year-old man died in a mysterious firing incident in Resham Ghar Colony in the heart of Jammu city on Thursday, police source

510 NCC cadets from across south India trek Tirumala hills in eight-day AP TREK-I expedition at Tirupati

The 5 (Andhra) Girls Battalion runs the camp in four mixed batches drawn from five Directorates, with treks up the Tirumala hills and visits to t

Surya Warrior Paratrooper Performs Tandem Jump With Combat Dog

A Surya Warrior paratrooper carries out a tandem parachute jump over Behat DZ alongside a dog handler and his combat canine, with the team undert

JEE-Main, UGC-NET Dates Out; CUET-PG in March

NEW DELHI, Sept 17: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a tentative calendar for 14 competitive examinations scheduled to be conducted

Gold jewellery sector seeks MDR exemption on high-value UPI transactions

S Abdul Nazar, State General Secretary of the Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association, said it would particularly impact small and medium en

Congress Triumphs in Jaipurs Re-Polling, BJP to Form Board in Kota

Congress secures victories in Jaipurs re-polling, while BJP dominates in Kota, setting the stage for board formation. Congress Triumphs in Jaipur

Maratha reservation: Manoj Jarange Patil calls off 20-day-old hunger strike

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange ended his 20-day hunger strike on Thursday, September 17, 2026. However, he warned the Maharashtra gov

Advent to invest 3,150 crore in Yatharth Hospitals to pick up 24.9% stake

Following the investment, the promoter, the Tyagi Family, will remain the Companys largest shareholder and continue to run the company alongside

Govt denies foreign pressure behind UPI MDR, says charge will help Indian UPI apps

The Department of Financial Services took to X to say that the NPCIs actions had not rectified any of the concerns that the U.S. has raised in th

Coal ministry launches 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions

The latest auction round covers fully and partially explored mines across eight States, as the government seeks wider participation in coal minin

EU moves to ban social media for under-13s, tighten rules for teenagers

Why was Shahzad Bhatti Network designated as a terrorist group under UAPA? | Explained

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a notification that the Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN), through its terrorist activities, poses a

Rasika Dugal Reflects on Her Journey, Credits OTT for Career Breakthrough

Actress Rasika Dugal discusses her career struggles and the impact of OTT platforms on her success in a recent interview. Rasika Dugal Reflects o

Wild elephants cause scare in Belagavi district, villagers complain of damage to crops

Villagers and officials have spotted at least nine elephants

'Unscheduled filming': Ganguly's biopic shoot leads to over Rs 6 lakh fine

Leicestershire have been fined 5,000 and deducted 27 points after their Grace Road pitch was deemed poor during the Glamorgan match. The club cit

US strikes in Iran may amount to war crimes, UN experts say

Geneva: Human rights experts commissioned by the UNs top human rights body say they have found reasonable grounds to believe the United States co

55 Live Turtles Seized in Malkangiri, 4 Arrested

Motu Police and the Forest Department intercepted an inter-state smuggling operation in Malkangiri district, rescuing 55 live turtles and arresti

Centre Moves Against Unproven Stem Cell Treatments, Warns Of Action For Violations

Man dies after being hit by Vande Bharat train in Ghatkesar

Hyderabad: An unidentified man was killed after being hit by the SecunderabadTirupati Vande Bharat Express in Ghatkesar on Thursday, September 17

Sikkims sewerage system remains underdeveloped compared to national benchmarks: report

A new baseline study shows the Himalayan State winning on paper while its pipes, plants, and workforce struggle to keep pace

Ex-Keralam DGP Tomin Thachankary gets four-year jail term in disproportionate assets case

Vigilance court imposes a fine of 30.84 lakh on Thachankary, who is set to be shifted to Thiruvananthapuram Central Jail

India Sets Foundation for Semiconductor Industry Growth, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw announces plans to advance Indias semiconductor industry during Semicon India 2026. India Sets Foundation for Semiconductor Indu

Why Villas in Bangalore Continue to Attract High-value Investments?

Bangalore has emerged as one of Indias leading cities for technology, business, education, and employment. Its strong economic activity has attra

Narendra Modi Represents Development, Self-Respect And Indian Identity: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi lauds Narendra Modi's development journey, highlighting Sabka Saath and Purvodaya within India

EyeROV: Indian Deep-Tech Startup Showcases its Underwater Drones to World Leaders

EyeROV: Indian Deep-Tech Startup Showcases its Underwater Drones to World Leaders

More electric buses, better infra for TGSRTC passengers: RTC MD

Mr. Reddy also highlighted the Mahalakshmi scheme, under which women are provided free travel on TGRTC buses, saying it had brought significant c

CKGSB Survey Finds Cautious Investor Sentiment in China's Stock Market in Q3 2026

CKGSB Survey Finds Cautious Investor Sentiment in China's Stock Market in Q3 2026

Prithvi Shaws Engagement Ends as Fianc

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaws fiance Akriti Agarwal shares their separation news on social media, citing differing goals and circumstances. Prit

Counterfeit agri inputs undermine farm productivity, food security efforts: Ram Nath Kovind

Kovind said improving agricultural productivity remains an important national priority as India's farm yields are still lower than global standar

Karnataka CM and colleagues to go to Cabinet meeting in Mangaluru in open top double decker bus

The Ministers will gather at Kadri temple before boarding the open top bus that will take them to Praja Soudha

'WON'T ATTACK ISRAEL OR U.S...': MBS In Shock As Houthis Strike Secret Deal With Trump | Details

Saudi Arabia is facing mounting pressure as Iran-backed Houthi forces continue their advance in Yemen, while the United States has so far stopped

Putin Launches Coordinated Strikes On Ukraine's War Industry, Power & Transport Hub | WATCH

Russia launched a massive overnight strike on Ukraine, targeting the war industry, energy infrastructure, and key transport hubs in Kyiv, Zaporiz

Tera Yaar Hoon Main | Song - Maine Dil Tujhko Diya

Watch the song 'Maine Dil Tujhko Diya' from Hindi movie 'Tera Yaar Hoon Main' starring Aman Indra Kumar, Akanksha Sharma and Paresh Rawal. 'Maine

Christmas At The Kringles- Official Teaser

Watch the Official teaser from english movie 'Christmas At The Kringles' starring Ron Livingston and Rachel Bilson. 'Christmas At The Kringles' m

Enjoy The New Hindi Music Video For '2 Eyes' By Guru Randhawa

Enjoy the latest Hindi song '2 Eyes' sung by 'Guru Randhawa'. The music for this captivating track has been composed by 'Lavish Dhiman', with hea

Mitti De Putt | Peediyan

Watch the song 'Peediyan' from Punjabi movie 'Mitti De Putt' starring Dev Kharoud, Sharan Kaur and Vikramjeet Virk. 'Peediyan' is sung by Surjit

Ye Nimishaniki Yemi Jaruguno | Song - Edo Bagundey

Watch the song 'Edo Bagundey' from Telugu movie 'Ye Nimishaniki Yemi Jaruguno' starring Akhil Raj, Rathika and Shinning Phani. 'Edo Bagundey' is

Ranchi RSS Office Petrol Bomb Attack: ED Raids Across 4 States, Probes Money Trail

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand and Karnataka in connection with the June petrol bomb attack on the

Baa Baa Black Sheep | Song - Vevela Oohale Chupina

Watch the song 'Vevela Oohale Chupina' from Telugu movie 'Baa Baa Black Sheep' starring Upendra Limaye, Akshay Lagusani and Vishnu Oi. 'Vevela Oo

Senior citizen FD rates in mid-September up to 8.5%: Top rates compared

Small finance banks offer the highest rates, while select lenders provide extra interest for super senior citizens aged 80 or more

Balancing Security and Rising Costs in UPI MDR Changes: CII President

CII President R. Mukundan emphasizes the need for balance between security and costs in UPI transaction changes. Balancing Security and Rising Co

Delhi SIR: SC to hear plea against electoral roll deletions

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, September 17, agreed to hear on September 21 a plea against deletion of names from the electoral roll u

Pune Municipal Corporation Approves Rs 3,722 Crore Land Acquisition For Inner Ring Road And HCMTR projects

Gorakhpur Road Project: CM Adityanath Warns Officials After Inspection Reveals Delays

50 lakh-1.5 cr is sweet spot, 50% of home buyers plan to buy within 2 yrs

2 or 3 BHK? Ready home or under construction? What buyers prefer in 2026

India secures 2.8 million tonnes European Union steel quota: Official

India has received country-specific tariff-rate quota of 1.9 million tonne (MT) annually for steel exports to the European Union, while the gover

Up to 152X return! Rentomojo IPO delivers eye-popping gains to Nitish Mittersain, other early backers

Rentomojos stock market debut has turned into a major windfall for early investors, with Nazara Technologies founder Nitish Mittersain set to clo

India rejects Pakistan-China boundary commission, tells Pakistan to not engage in such theatrics

India on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) rejected the so-called boundary joint commission established by Pakistan and China, asserting that the bo

Forget hotels, sleep inside a Pok Ball: This 10ft hotel room in Japan offers a true Pokmon experience

A unique Pok Ball hotel has opened its doors in Hokkaido, celebrating Pokmons 30th anniversary. This exceptional lodging experience features a ro

Kareena Kapoor says Daayra explores the grey between law and justice

Kareena Kapoor Khan opens up about playing police officer Ajooni in Meghna Gulzars Daayra, a film that explores the conflict between the letter o

Carney to address EU as Canada seeks closer ties amid Trump tariff threat

Carney to address EU as Canada seeks closer ties amid Trump tariff threat

Temple Dispute In Madurai: Madras High Court Puts Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Administration Order On Hold

Alexander Isak Reflects on Liverpools Season and Fan Support

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak discusses his impressive start to the season and the unwavering support from fans in India. Alexander Isak Refle

Govt should roll-back population control rules, incentives: EAC-PM Working Paper

The paper, titled the Ghost of Population Pastand co-authored by Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM, Aakanksha Aro

N Chandrasekaran appointed Tata Group Chairman for a five-year term by Tata Sons

N Chandrasekaran appointed Tata Group Chairman for a five-year term by Tata Sons.

India secures 1.9 mt annual steel export quota from EU

Indian steel exporters have begun shipping to the 27-nation bloc, with quota access already available following the EU regulations July 1 impleme

Road ministry lays out SOPs for removal of stray cattle from NHs and Expressways

The standard operating procedures laid out by the ministry comes after the Supreme Court directive to the National Highways Authority of India (N

India, US troops conduct counter-terror drills in Yudh Abhyas 2026

Indian and US Army troops conducted building-clearance and room-intervention drills in Auli, using drones, robotic dogs, canines and snipers duri

What's Team India's schedule in Davis Cup 2026? All you need to know

India will take on South Korea in Davis Cup in the second round of the qualifiers at Olympic Park Tennis Centre in Seoul on September 18 and 19.

Will protect economic interests: MEA after US passes Russia bill

New Delhi: India on Thursday, September 17, said it will take all necessary steps to protect its economic interests and ensure energy security af

JEE-Main, UGC-NET, CUET-PG: NTA releases tentative exam calendar from December-March

New Delhi, Sep 17: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a tentative schedule of examinations from December 2026 to March 2027, official

Gen Z asks one-day WFH, HR denies citing policy; what he did when companys biggest client called at 10 PM left HR stunned

Gen Z employee was reportedly denied permission to work from home for one day but later questioned by HR after missing an urgent client call at 1

Northern Vietnam floods inundate 2,000 homes as rivers cross danger levels

Northern Vietnam floods inundate 2,000 homes as rivers cross danger levels

Indias climate priorities gain voice at UN Human Rights Council

The session, being held from September 7 to October 7, is also examining pathways to mobilise adequate climate finance

DMK Celebrates 78th Foundation Day, Udhayanidhi Stalin Highlights Political Accessibility

Udhayanidhi Stalin emphasized the DMKs commitment to making politics accessible to the common people during the partys 78th foundation day. DMK C

Tamil was given prominence during Madurai Meenakshi temple consecration, says HR&CE Minister

We invited 24 Oduvars from various parts of Tamil Nadu and they rendered the pathigams, Minister Ramesh told The Hindu, rejecting allegations tha