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10 Years of Pink: Why Taapsee Knew Minal Was Her Defining Role

Hyderabad: As Pink completes 10 years, the film continues to stand out as one of the most defining choices in Taapsee Pannus career. More than ju

Youth clash during Vinayaka idol immersion in Mettur

Student Robotics Teams Pitch to Industry Experts in World Robot Olympiads New Startup-Style Program

20 teams from WROs Future Innovators category will present their ideas to a panel of industry experts. Four teams will win funding and a six mont

Meet 28 BLACK at India Food Forum 2026: Discover the Brand Behind the Beverage

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TG SAFE suspends FSSAI licences on nine eateries in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Food safety authorities have suspended the FSSAI licences of nine food establishments in Hyderabad and directed them to immediately st

Mega job fair in Suryapet on September 19 for 3,500 job-seekers

Hyderabad:More than 3,500 job-seekers from rural areas are expected to benefit from a mega job fair being organised at Kodad in Suryapet district

Father, daughter hacked to death over property dispute in Belagavi

Mastercard and Google Pay Collaborate to Soon Bring Device Biometric Card Payment Experiences on Google Pay

Previewed at the Global Fintech Fest, the feature will allow users to authenticate card payments with a fingerprint or face scan on Google Pay, e

Sanju Samsons big initiative: 1,000 UPSC scholarships with Lead IAS Academy

CM announces action plan to resolve pending land issues

The action plan deals with applications pertaining to surplus ULC lands to those seeking NALA conversions

Special grama sabhas to be held in 52 panchayats in Idukki to discuss ESA

Main aim of the special grama sabhas is to ensure that the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change exclude farmlands and human h

One National Park: Bringing Businesses Closer to Chennais Talent Ecosystem

Karnataka State Pollution Control Board bats for carpooling to curb vehicular emissions in Bengaluru

The KSPCB said that their Source Apportionment Study conducted for Bengaluru under the National Clean Air Programme found that vehicular emission

Gang of eight murders two men consuming alcohol near Sivaganga

'Meta platforms must be treated as service provider, not intermediary'

Indian government officials say Meta's content-ranking algorithms and paid amplification mean it must accept greater responsibility for material

'No question of rethinking 0.4% UPI MDR above 2,000': Govt official

The government has said the MDR will apply within the merchant payment ecosystem and will not be charged to consumers

No foreign influence behind UPI MDR decision: Finance Ministry

New Delhi: The Union Finance Ministry on Wednesday, September 16, clarified that there was no foreign influence behind the decision to impose a 0

192 Schools Found With Unsafe Structures in Manyam

The district education officer presented details on the condition of the structures and the need to replace them with safe facilities to provide

ICICI Pru MF, SBI MF corner 54% of LIC's 31,552 crore OFS in August

The two fund houses bought LIC shares worth Rs 17,145 crore in August, while mutual funds together accounted for an estimated 76.5 per cent of th

Video: Youth create ruckus with car stunts in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A group of youth allegedly created a ruckus while performing car stunts in Hyderabads Attapur recently, with the video of the incident

Karnataka Opposes Centres Circular on Recalibration of Dispensing Machines

768 other fuel stations, he said, were found to be functioning within permissible error limits.

NSE IPO goes live: Key things investors need to know

In 1998, scientists sent 4 pregnant swordtail fish and 200 babies into space; near the end of the mission, the fish suddenly began swimming in continuous loops

In an unprecedented experiment in 1998, swordtail fish were launched into orbit on the space shuttle Endeavor to explore how life persists withou

Before the 1960s, Yellowstones Morning Glory Pool was deep blue. Visitors threw in pennies, rocks and garbage, and its color changed

Yellowstone National Park is grappling with an escalating issue of litter left by visitors. This debris often contaminates the park's delicate hy

Meta Can No Longer Be Treated As Mere Intermediary, Must Act As Service Provider: Govt Sources

The government is also looking at how other jurisdictions are approaching the responsibilities of large technology platforms.

Centre plans ban on import, sale of two antibiotics for animal use in India

Draft notification seeks to prohibit carboxypenicillins and phosphonic acid derivatives in animals as India tightens antimicrobial-use rules to c

Tilly Norwood, the AI actor, makes a journalist answer her questions in bizarre interview

Highlights Tilly Norwood repeatedly turns questions back on a journalist during a virtual interview. The AI actor delivers carefully prepared ans

Gem and Jewellery Council criticises Centre's steep hallmarking fee hike

GJC seeks an immediate review of the 67 per cent increase in gold hallmarking fees, saying authorities should focus on fake hallmarking and unaut

Multidisciplinary Artist Prasanna Velagala to Launch Pan-India Art Shows

Artist, Curator, Technology Professional and Social Entrepreneur Prasanna Velagala Brings Together Creativity, Innovation and Community Impact

Quote of the day by Nick Jonas, 'I trained myself to not get my hopes up...' offers life advice on managing expectations, persistence, acceptance, work, productivity

Quote of the day by Nick Jonas is about much more than unreleased music. It is about the quiet education that comes from discovering how unpredic

Quick commerce becomes the new battleground as festive season approaches

E-commerce giants bank on speed as they expand beyond metros ahead of Big Billion Days, Great Indian Festival sale event.

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirms push to bring 2027 auction back to India

The IPL auction is gearing up to make a comeback to India for its 2027 season. While the exact host city remains undecided, this event promises t

TMC MP Mahua Moitra egged during

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday, September 16, faced a protest allegedly by BJP workers and was pelted with eggs during

Naidu To Lay Foundation for LVPEI Site in Amaravati on Sept. 23

Parthasarathi also directed the RVR and NCC contracting agencies to expedite road and infrastructure works and ensure adequate parking and seatin

ECoR GM Inspects Bhubaneswar Railway Station Redevelopment Progress

East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal inspected the ongoing redevelopment works at the Bhubaneswar Railway Station on Wedn

Karnataka High Court convicts advocate for misbehaviour inside courtroom in drunken state

Quote of the day by Stephen King: Life isn't a support system for art. It's the... Are we building a life around our dreams, or sacrificing our lives to achieve them? Life lessons from a motivational quote on self-doubt, creativity, relationships, and personal growth

Today's quote of the day by Stephen King reflects on a difficult truth: our ambitions should have a place in life, not take the place of life its

From Ankur to Malgudi Days, Anant Nags five-decade journey earns Phalke honour

Aaditya Thackeray says he never knew Disha Salian, calls repeated linking to case 'character assassination'

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has said he has never met or known Disha Salian, as the former celebrity manager's death case returns to

Lam Research to invest 10,000 cr in first silicon component manufacturing facility in India

The company also incorporated India into its global supply chain and trained thousands of individuals for the semiconductor industry through work

'How do you like the idea, Sirji?' Shatrughan Sinha calls PM Modi 'friend of society' in advance birthday wish

TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha has publicly expressed his goodwill towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi by extending advance birthday wishes to him amid

Retd. Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal Faces Trolls Over Instagram Subscription

Former Para SF officer and Ex- Presidential ADC faces mixed reactions from fans after launching a monetised social media model post-retirement

Finance Ministry rejects foreign influence claims over UPI MDR, says India's digital payments decisions are made independently

India's finance ministry rejected claims of foreign pressure influencing UPI transaction charges. A 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate will apply to UPI

AI cannot replace judicial conscience, says Telangana HC judge

How Cities in Fiction helps readers locate real world places

Ever wondered if the places you read about actually existed? Cities in Fiction, an online literary archive, brings you closer to the real thing

2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist attack case: All 10 convicts get death sentence

A special NIA court in Jagdalpur has awarded the death penalty to ten convicts. These individuals were found guilty in the 2013 Jhiram Valley Mao

Despite curbs, over 4,000 PoP Ganesha idols immersed in Bengaluru

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, in coordination with municipality officials and the police, launched a strict enforcement drive and

Indias critical mineral import dependence rises as demand surges: NITI Aayog

Coppers import value more than tripled from $3.3 billion in 2015 to $11.8 billion in 2025

No foreign influence behind MDR on UPI payments above 2,000: FinMin

The finance ministry on Wednesday clarified that there was no foreign influence behind the decision to impose 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate

MDR charges tax-deductible as business expense, say tax experts

Experts argue that since MDR fees are akin to other operational costs, such as rent and salaries, they should qualify for deductions, ultimately

CBI Registers FIR in Disha Salian Death Case on Bombay High Court

The CBI has registered a fresh FIR in connection with the 2020 death of Disha Salian, acting on directions of the Bombay High Court dated Septemb

WTO Report 2026: Is the world's trade rulebook breaking?

1 crore retirement benchmark loses ground as Indians reassess needs

Only 51 per cent of households earning more than Rs 15 lakh consider Rs 1 crore sufficient, as Indians report accumulating just 28 per cent of th

DRA invests 159 crore to acquire land parcel in South Chennai; plans premium residential development

The estimated gross development value will be around 1,200 crore

Ladakh Ramps Up Glacier-Water Drive; Spituk Farka Reservoirs Filled In Record Time

Together, the reservoirs store 2.4 crore litres, enough to irrigate nearly 1,000 acres of farmland.

Metas personal AI agent Muse likely to face stringent India trust test

Experts at Gartner say Muse AIs successful deployment would require strong governance around consent, data handling and accountability

Iran claims it shot down US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island

Tehran: Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday, September 16, that it had intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-9 Reaper dr

Uttam Kumar at 100: Why Bengal still remembers the superstar

A century after his birth, Uttam Kumar still remains one of the most celebrated Bengali film actors. Film scholar and filmmaker Madhuja Mukherjee

At least 60 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan

At least 60 people were killed in a gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan state on Sunday, while a local rights group said some miners coul

NIA court awards death penalty to all 10 convicts in 2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist attack case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has awarded death penalty to ten Maoists for their alleged involvement in the Jhiram Ghati attack that ki

In 1999, NASA sent 4 ladybugs aboard Columbia for 5 days to chase aphids; the aphids lost their ability to escape by falling, and the ladybugs still caught and ate them

In 1999, four ladybugs embarked on an extraordinary journey aboard the space shuttle Columbia to investigate their predatory habits in a weightle

No question of rollback of 0.4% MDR charges on UPI transactions over 2,000: Top government official

Sources said the decision to impose MDR charges was taken in the larger interest of the UPI ecosystem and to strengthen its safety and security

Telangana CM lists extent of land owned by KCR, KTR, Harish Rao and other family members

Telangana CM says KCRs farm house in Erravelli spans 700 acres, of which 388 acres is assignment land. He announces fact finding team would be co

Actor Anant Nag to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Anna Theatre: another cinema landmark in Chennai bites the dust

Anna was a standalone theatre with minimal seating, perhaps around 300, a contrast to the tent-poles that Alankar and Wellington obviously were

Puja scam: Astrologer on run after allegedly duping woman of 329g gold

The case was registered on September 7 under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which deals with cheating and dishonestly

EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15

The European Commission president and tech chief Henna Virkkunen will formally present the proposed KIDS Act, including the tiered age limits in

Saving the Western Ghats | Part 2 | In Focus Podcast

In the latest In Focus Podcast, host K. C. Deepika discusses the contentious Eco-Sensitive Area proposal in the Western Ghats with expert TV Rama

Gold, silver prices rise on bargain buying, dip in crude oil rates

Gold rebounds 1,200 to 1.55 lakh per 10 grams; Silver jumps 7,400 to 2.42 lakh per kilogram

Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Kannada Actor Anant Nag

He will be given the award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema, at the National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22.

Cooperative societies put on hold crop loan recovery from farmers

UPI MDR above 2,000 may attract 18% GST; merchants can claim ITC

Merchants would have to pay 18 per cent GST on the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges for UPI payments above Rs 2,000, but can claim input tax

Aashirwad Ka Diya: BJP appeals for lamp-lighting on PM Modis birthday

Aashirwad Ka Diya: BJP appeals for lamp-lighting on PM Modis birthday

Coimbatore Airport expansion: Master plan gets Niti Aayog nod; awaits approval from Cabinet Committee on Expenditure

IIT Bhubaneswar and IIT ISM Dhanbad Join Forces to Advance Semiconductor Innovation

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar and the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad have entered into a

Students of Kuvempu University stage protest over discrepancies in digital evaluation

SIP returns in last 3 yrs remain lacklustre even as inflows hit new high

Except for the average SIP return of 13 per cent each from small and mid-cap funds, all the schemes have delivered a single-digit return

Psychology says people who make origami when stressed may be giving their brain exactly what it needs

The psychology behind making origami is not necessarily about revealing a hidden personality trait. Instead, the activity may give people somethi

PM Modi has decided to prostrate before Trump: Rahul Gandhi on 'UPI tax'

In a video posted on X, Gandhi urged Prime Minister Modi to stop lying down in front of the US, have a spine, stand up and rollback the UPI tax.

Never met Disha Salian: Aaditya Thackeray breaks silence on CBI FIR

Aaditya Thackeray denied meeting Disha Salian, calling allegations a false campaign. The CBI has registered an FIR into Salian's 2020 death follo

Jindal Supreme IPO subscribed 7.53 times on Day 1 led by retail investors

Jindal Supreme India Ltd has fixed a price band of 88-93 per share for the IPO

UPI MDR could add 15,000-20,600 crore to fintechs and banks annually

Brokerages estimate that restoring MDR on UPI merchant payments could generate Rs 15,000-20,600 crore in revenue, benefiting banks and listed fin

ET Explainer | India's UPI MDR shake-up: What changes and why it matters

ET Explainer | India's UPI MDR shake-up: What changes and why it matters

In 1984, a director found and saved the Rosebud sled from Citizen Kane on the RKO Pictures lot; 41 years later, it sold for $14.75 million

In a stunning auction in 2025, a prop sled from the iconic film Citizen Kane fetched an astonishing $14.75 million. The sled, unearthed by filmma

OPINION | Who will bear UPI charges?

Politics has begun in right earnest over the issue of levying merchant discount rate on high-value UPI transactions. Leader of Opposition in Lok

India eyes world finals spot ahead of high-stakes Davis Cup tie against South Korea

For the first time in nearly three decades, Team India stands on the precipice of a major Davis Cup breakthrough. They won their last quarterfina

ED Secures Conviction in LIC Check Fraud and Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate has secured a conviction against Sameer Joshi in a money laundering case linked to LIC check fraud. ED Secures Convic

Delhi Records 432 Dengue Cases In 2026 As September Sees Sharpest Rise

Delhi has recorded 432 dengue cases this year, including 121 in September, as MCD intensifies mosquito-control measures amid continued monsoon co

Bengalurus Goethe Institut hosts six German artists as part of residency program

We look at what six artists-in-residence from Germany hope to create during their time in Bengaluru

A rooftop sniper, missing security measures and a grieving family: Could Charlie Kirks assassination have been prevented? Family raises new questions

Charlie Kirk's family has filed a wrongful death notice against Utah Valley University officials. They allege inadequate security measures contri