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Pawan Saharawat to Lead Indian Contingent as Flag-Bearer at Asian Games Opening Ceremony

Pawan Saharawat replaces Tejinderpal Singh Toor as Indias flag-bearer for the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony in Nagoya. Pawan Saharawat to Lea

Trump renews USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee amid move targeting layoffs

The measures combine the fee renewal with new checks on sponsoring employers employment practices. Agencies must consider recent and planned layo

71% consumers in Mumbai rarely asked for prescription, survey finds; Maharashtra FDA acted against 880 drug licensees in three months

On prescription checks, 36% of 3,697 Mumbai respondents said chemists never refused to give them medicines without a prescription and another 35%

Nitish gave up CM's post on his own, BJP didn't ask him to do so: Samrat

Three persons arrested for murder of father-daughter in gram panchayat office in Belagavi district

The victims had gone to the Avaradi Gram Panchayat office in Kittur taluk to enter their names in a property register following a court order

Trump Announces Ban On CNN, MS NOW And Politico From White House As Media Outlets Vow To Defend Press Rights

Partly Cloudy Skies and Rising Temperatures Expected in Delhi-NCR

Delhi-NCR weather forecast predicts rising temperatures and partly cloudy skies, with air quality remaining stable. Partly Cloudy Skies and Risin

Trump to greet Xi at airport as Chinese leader arrives for US state visit

The heart of the visit comes Thursday, when Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcome Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at an arrival ceremony held

Mother elephant rescues month old calf from Kosi River in Ramnagar

A touching wildlife moment was captured in the Ramnagar-Corbett landscape, where a mother elephant came to the rescue of her month-old calf after

IIT Bombay Student Dies By Suicide After Being Caught With Phone During Exam; Students Protest

A second-year undergraduate student of the Energy Science and Engineering department at IIT Bombay died by suicide on Friday, hours after an inci

FIFA challengers seek $10m grants for federations from post-World Cup funds

FIFA's member federations should each get an extra USD 10 million from its swelling cash reserves after a successful World Cup, the soccer body's

Ronaldo gets Nations League call-up as new Portugal coach takes charge

Cristiano Ronaldo was included in Portugal's squad by new coach Jorge Jesus for its upcoming Nations League games on Friday. The 41-year-old Rona

India Urges Respect for Maritime Law Amid Geopolitical Tensions

India calls for the protection of commercial maritime navigation from geopolitical tensions at a recent UN Security Council meeting. India Urges

Demand for RRTS Network in South Bengal Grows

Rajya Sabha member Soumik Bhattacharya urges for the implementation of an RRTS network in South Bengal to enhance regional connectivity. Demand f

Sri Rajarajeshwari Kalaniketan rings in golden jubilee with Samanvay Arts Festival

Founded in 1976 by P.N.S. Murthy, the institute celebrates its milestone by staging its iconic production Satyabhama alongside Apsara The Celest

Philippines school shooting kills two students, teenage gunman; 10 wounded

Authorities are actively investigating the incident, said police

BCCI will get Asia Cup trophies back one day, says BCCI secretary Saikia

The missing Asia Cup trophies won by the Indian men's and women's team will be brought to the BCCI headquarters here one day but a timeline canno

New Zealand All-Rounder Rachin Ravindra Injured, Doubt Cast on Participation in T20 Series Against India

Rachin Ravindras injury raises doubts about his availability for the upcoming T20 series against India, starting October 22. New Zealand All-Roun

Promotion and relegation system added as BCCI revamps umpire pay structure

The BCCI has restricted the categories of the umpires while enhancing their per-day pay substantially along with that of the match referees, whil

Jharkhand: 12 students injured as school van crashes into divider in Jamshedpur

The accident occurred after the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the road divider near in Telco Stadium area

'Delhi a terrifying daily story for women': Rahul, Priyanka on teen's gangrape-murder

In a fervent response to women's safety issues, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have raised grave concerns in the wake of

Punjab: ASI shot dead near neck by .30 bore bullet while on PCR duty

The incident took place around 12:30 am on Friday when the ASI on PCR duty was shot from close range by the two bike-borne men

Brentford hammer London neighbours Chelsea 3-0

Brentfords win pushed the Bees, who are unbeaten so far in the league, up to third in the table ahead of the remaining weekend fixtures. Chelsea

BCCI starts succession plan as Agarkar decides to end stint as selector

In a major development, the BCCI is set to initiate a search for a new chief selector after Ajit Agarkar informed the board's top brass of his de

Thousands rally across Iran pledge readiness to fight after months of war

They marched through downtown Tehran in combat uniform, carrying flags, as onlookers cheered

IIT Bombay Student Dies by Suicide After Being Caught Using AI During Exam

A second-year IIT Bombay student took his life after being caught using AI during an exam, sparking protests on campus. IIT Bombay Student Dies b

CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case: Keralam Advocate General recommends booking of FIR against Pinarayi, Veena, Riyas and others

NASA spacecraft just found a giant new crater on Moon

Observed before and after by NASAs Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, the event allows researchers to study displaced lunar material and the surroundi

De-hyphenate thy neighbour

India is caught in a trap of its own making. While the BJP may find it convenient to play on insecurities, it gives Pakistan and Bangladesh lever

Mid-Day Opinion: Hospitals cannot be allowed to loot patients

The findings are significant because these are not optional purchases for a patient undergoing inpatient treatment, our report said

Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony live time, flag-bearers, venue, streaming

The opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2026 will be held under the theme Harmonic Heart Beat. The opening ceremony of the Asiad 2026 will begin

Fire Breaks Out in Lucknow Roadways Bus After Collision with Divider, Driver and Conductor Escape Unharmed

A roadways bus in Lucknow caught fire after colliding with a divider. Fortunately, the driver and conductor escaped without injuries. Fire Breaks

Mid-Day Opinion: Zverevs battle beyond the baseline

Two-time Grand Slam champ Alexanders challenges on the tennis court pale in comparison to the complications off it as he successfully negotiates

Parents win $40 million award in Uber passenger death case

Carol Normandin and Ken Parker said on September 18 that they hope the amount will put a spotlight on the 2023 death of their daughter, Emily Nor

Trump, Xi Set for High-Stakes White House Talks

Trump and Xi will also participate in a review of troops in the Rose Garden before they retreat behind closed doors for their talks

Vote Counting Underway for DUSU Elections Amid Tight Security

Vote counting for the Delhi University Students Union elections is ongoing, with results expected later today amid tight security measures. Vote

'It does hurt': Neeraj Chopra opens up on missing Asian Games due to injury

Neeraj Chopra shared his regret about being sidelined from the Asian Games due to an ankle injury, a significant barrier preventing him from defe

Rajnath Singh Flags Capability Gaps, Cost Escalation From Delays As HAL Misses Tejas Mk-1A Delivery Timelines

Nitish Kumar gave up CM's post on his own, BJP didn't ask him to do so: Samrat Choudhary

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary stated Nitish Kumar resigned voluntarily and remains NDA's leader. He highlighted BJP's past support for Ku

Dengue Cases Surge in Tamil Nadu as Monsoon Arrives

Tamil Nadu sees a spike in dengue cases with over 16,000 reported, prompting health officials to intensify prevention efforts. Dengue Cases Surge

Petrol Pumps in Madhya Pradesh to not accept UPI payments above Rs 2,000 from October 16

Fuel pump dealers in Madhya Pradesh have decided to stop accepting UPI payments for fuel bills over Rs 2,000. According to the Madhya Pradesh Pet

Sustaining E20 in ESY2026-27: Indias ethanol challenge is now about economics, not volume

India celebrates 20% ethanol blending milestone, but experts warn about sustaining supply, feedstock management, and production efficiency for fu

Asiad 2026: Anahat Singh eyes medal after remarkable rise in three years

The stakes are incredibly high, and so are the expectations from herself, as India's transformed squash star Anahat Singh returns to the Asian Ga

Trump renews $1,00,000 fee on H-1B visas, tightens scrutiny

The order sets a 30-day deadline for the Secretary of Labour, acting through the Wage and Hour Division, to begin reviewing data from previously

Sayani Ghosh Advocates Alliance Between Congress and TMC Under Rahul Gandhis Leadership

NCP MP Sayani Ghosh calls for Congress to ally with TMC under Rahul Gandhi, addressing recent candidate arrest in Nandigram. Sayani Ghosh Advocat

Asiad 2026: Sports Ministry seeks diaspora support amid room crunch

Alarmed by the accommodation crisis at the Asian Games, the Sports Ministry has reached out to the Indian diaspora here to help with the lodging

Kennedy-linked MAHA group sought $300,000 from companies for access to US health officials: Report

A nonprofit group connected to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought corporate sponsorship for access to health officials. Companies were offered packages

Chandigarh cuts VAT on natural gas from 12.5% to 5% from Sept 19

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Maharashtra TET papers smuggled in shoe insoles for 8K, says chargesheet

Question papers for the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) were smuggled out of an Agra printing press hidden inside shoe insoles by two

Radha Ashtami 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat, Rituals And Remedies

Radha Ashtami will be observed on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The festival commemorates the appearance of Goddess Radha, who holds a central pl

Asiad 2026: Pawan Sehrawat replaces Toor as flag-bearer at opening ceremony

Seasoned kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat replaced Tajinderpal Singh Toor as India's flag-bearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony here on Saturd

PM Modi, UAE Preident discuss West Asia, strategic partnership during phone call

The Prime Minister and the UAE president reaffirmed their commitment to continued cooperation and coordination in efforts to promote regional pea

Trump says son will repay Russian oligarch over wedding party controversy

Trump said his son Donald Trump Jr. told him he was repaying the Russian businessman, while a person familiar with the matter also confirmed a re

Philippines says China Coast Guard ship rammed its boat in South China Sea

The Philippines said a China Coast Guard vessel rammed one of its fisheries department boats near a disputed shoal in the Spratly Islands in the

Selection lists announced by BWSSB

All information related to the lists can be viewed on the website

200 chip design companies emerge under India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) At least 200 chip design companies have emerged under the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0), beco

Adam Zampa becomes second Australian spinner to reach 200 ODI wickets

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Asiad 2026: Quimcy Dsouza denied final spot, to play for Teqball bronze

India's Quimcy Dsouza could not put it past Indonesian Sumaya despite giving her all in a gruelling three-game Teqball women's singles semifinal

Telangana BJP demands resignation of all defected BRS MLAs

Hyderabad: The Bharatiya Janata Partys Telangana unit on Friday, September 18, welcomed the High Court verdict disqualifying MLA Danam Nagender,

Toyam Sports reports consolidated net loss of Rs 0.64 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales reported at Rs 0.06 crore

Hy-Tech Engineers standalone net profit rises 10.84% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 12.92% to Rs 41.26 crore

Supreme Engineering standalone net profit rises 2028.57% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 51.55% to Rs 4.07 crore

IIT Bombay student dies by suicide after being caught using ChatGPT in exam; 3rd in six months

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) A second-year student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay died by suicide after he was found

Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee requirement for another year

The payment requirement for employers seeking certain H-1B workers will remain until September 21, 2027, as the Trump administration appeals a co

Four killed and one injured in Telangana road accident near Palamakula

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Supportive TV wife Freida Pinto to Indraneil Sengupta: My TV husband going to leave you all stunned

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Hollywood-based Indian actress Freida Pinto has made her prediction about actor Indraneil Senguptas performa

Why is Ajit Agarkar not willing to extend as chief selector? Everything you need to know about BCCI's AGM

Ajit Agarkar has informed the BCCI that he does not intend to seek an extension as Indias chief selector after his current contract expires on Oc

Gheebat: Gossip, Backbiting and the Art of Gheebat

The art of gheebat: how gossip affects our relationships, where the line between venting and backbiting truly lies.

U.S. State Department clears $2.7 billion Ukraine defence package

If the purchase is concluded, Ukraine would finance it using a combination of European contributions and U.S. Foreign Military Financing (FMF) ap

Kanpur Development Authority Demolishes Illegal Structures on Government Land

The Kanpur Development Authority has demolished illegal constructions on government land in Bari village, reclaiming approximately 500 square met

DUSU vote counting underway amid tight security; election results to be announced today

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The counting of votes for the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) election began amid tight security o

Trump, Denmark Sign Deal To Give US Permanent Security Control Over Greenland

Donald Trump's deal with Denmark to give US permanent control over Greenland's security would bar Russia and China from setting up bases in the t

The Scandal K-Drama Review: Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook and Nana bring heat to a slow-burning Joseon love game

The newly released South Korean drama The Scandal takes the familiar Dangerous Liaisons setup and places it in Joseon, where desire, reputation a

There's '0% chance' that world will end in 2030: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

Huang dismissed AI doomsday scenarios in a CBS News interview, saying 2030 will not mark the end of the world and arguing that AI can be safely m

Chennai businessman accused of abusing seven more minors, police say

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Googles Gemini AI Carried Out Cyberattacks, Guessed Passwords

In all three of these instances, the model stopped, Adkins added, without specifying which organizations were breached.

Afghanistan warns Pakistan of 'crushing response' to any military strikes

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Kabul has the right to defend its territory, rejecting Islamabad's allegations that Afghan soil is u

Trump to welcome Xi at airport when China's leader comes for US state visit

The first state visit by the leader of China in more than a decade takes place next week when President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for high

US President Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, clears way for 100% tariffs on India, China

Rohed Khan Eliminated From Bigg Boss 20

Previously, the show organizers had announced that there would be no elimination during the first week of Bigg Boss.

US weighs delaying Taiwan arms sales until after APEC, G20 summits: Report

The United States is reportedly considering delaying major arms sales announcements to Taiwan. This potential postponement could extend past the

Humans outpollute nature in 25% of coastal waters

Aman Gandhi calls Aasif Khan

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California Governor signs order to explore AI 'kill switch'

The federal government's abject failure to create any form of meaningful AI oversight or accountability should alarm every American, especially w

Howard Buffett: Philanthropist Son Of Warren Buffett To Be Hathaway Chairman

Howard Buffett's appointment is the culmination of a well-telegraphed transition for the leadership at Berkshire.

Trumps Greenland deal: How Arctic pact bolsters Golden Dome against Russia, China

Trump wants Golden Dome fully working by January 2029 at a cost of 175 billion dollars, a timetable and price tag that seems doubtful. It has als

Delhi-NCR likely to stay mostly dry; air quality remains in satisfactory category

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Delhi and most parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) are likely to experience predominantly dry weat

Heavy Rainfall Expected Across 11 Districts in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is set to experience heavy rainfall and strong winds across 11 districts, with warnings issued for potential flooding. Heavy Rainfall

Indias dairy consumer is changing And the industry must evolve beyond volume growth

Realising the potential will require a conscious move beyond volume growthand a collective commitment to capturing the true value of what we prod

Man dies after LPG cylinder explosion in Delhi house fire

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