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Rs 738.51-Crore Interest Subsidy Approved For Cooperative Sugar Mills

The decision, taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Mantralaya, comes ahead of the commencement of the states

CPI-M Polit Bureau Orders Major Reshuffle in Kerala Leadership Amid Organizational Crisis

The CPI-M Polit Bureau has initiated a significant reshuffle in Keralas leadership following electoral setbacks and organizational challenges. CP

Firefighters recount battle with heat, smoke at Dallupura godown

Eatery owner held in T.N. for controversial banner on Lord Vinayaka

Vijayawada: Amaravati JAC Member and Farmer Leader Dhanekula Rama Rao Dies

Rama Rao also played a key role in the legal battle for Amaravati, including challenging the three-capital proposal in the Andhra Pradesh High Co

Maharashtra Launches Mahakhanij 2.0 to Combat Mineral Theft and Enhance Transparency

Maharashtras Chief Minister unveils Mahakhanij 2.0, a digital portal aimed at improving mineral management and transparency in the state. Maharas

Decoding Indias GDP base revision

A major driver of the revision in nominal GDP in the case of India is the improved measurement of Indias unincorporated services sector

BJP Fields Mother Of Suvendu-PA At Nandigram Bypoll

According to sources, she recently called up Congress leader KC Venugopal and sought his party's support for her party's candidate Rabiul Alam Ch

India Secures Unassailable Lead Against Afghanistan in T20 Series, Captain Iyer Hints at Changes for Final Match

India leads the T20 series against Afghanistan 2-0. Captain Shreyas Iyer suggests lineup changes for the final match. India Secures Unassailable

Labout Dept. asserts that night-shift safeguards for women employees is 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

Lessons from Indias smallholder farmers

India is an important voice in the Global Souths rural development conversation

Hyderabad: Ganesh Immersion Route Inspected for Safety Measures

Around 20,000 police personnel would be deployed across the city, and the route would be monitored via CCTV from the Command Centre.

Meet Jeanette Vizguerra, the Mexican immigrant who defied ICE, found church sanctuary, made Times 100 Most Influential People list and won the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award

Jeanette Vizguerra arrived in the US from Mexico in 1997 and went on to become a prominent immigrant rights activist in Colorado. Her decades-lon

'Are you ready to shut up?': Grassley interrupts as Patel-Booker clash over FBI chief's girlfriend

Iran War Has Cost The US More Than $38 Billion

The White House made a request for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding in June, largely for the war effort, but Congress has not approved it.

MMC, Rotary Club provide five pink autos to women

IIT Palakkad researchers develop sensors for faster heparin monitoring

Accurate dosing of heparin, an anticoagulant used in cardiac surgery, dialysis etc., is important because too little of it can lead to clotting,

Winners of Maya Kannan Janmashtami Contest 2026 felicitated

Bring UCC to Parliament if you have numbers: CM

Says national legislation cannot be decided by individual States Srinagar, Sep 15:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday asked the Bharatiya Jan

India and UAE Discuss Strengthening Parliamentary Cooperation

Indian Speaker Om Birla meets UAE Ambassador Abdullah Saif Al Nuaimi to enhance parliamentary ties and bilateral cooperation. India and UAE Discu

CM, LoP lock horns over Assembly Session schedule

Sharma calls 5- sittings a mockery; Omar defends decision Srinagar, Sep 15:Setting the stage for a stormy session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assemb

Maharashtra Rolls Out Mahakhanij 2.0 To Check Illegal

The portal was inaugurated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday in the presence of Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Paw

With A Heavy Heart: Emotional Post By Techie's Wife After Oracle Layoff

After 12 years at Oracle, Pooja Sahu said her husband, Sourabh, found himself among those impacted by the technology giant's latest layoffs.

Rain, thundershowers likely in J

Jammu Tawi, Sep 15:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally cloudy weather with brief spells of rain, thundershowers and gusty winds at m

Experts Advocate for India-China Partnership Amidst Border Disputes

Experts suggest India and China should prioritize partnership over rivalry to boost trade and resolve border issues. Experts Advocate for India-C

Asian Games set for liftoff but will everyone have a bed?

More than 17,000 competitors and officials are expected at the continent's biggest sporting spectacular, which takes place in Nagoya and the wide

9 drone intrusions reported along IB in 2025-26: Report

Jammu Tawi, Sep 15:Annual report of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed that at least nine incidents of drone intrusions were reported alo

Man accused in murder case hacked to death

The police suspect that the killing could have been the result of a previous enmity

Supreme Court rejects ex-NSE chief Chitra Ramkrishna's 'public duty' plea in co-location case

The Supreme Court rejected Chitra Ramkrishna's appeal regarding the NSE co-location case. This decision allows a Delhi court to proceed with the

4 booked for replacing gold jewellery with fake ornaments in bank locker

The suspects allegedly replaced the gold jewellery pledged by customers with imitation ornaments at a Punjab National Bank branch in Kilpauk, cau

India is destined to rise in a very turbulent world, says Jaishankar

India is destined to rise in a turbulent world, facing demanding diplomatic challenges. External affairs minister S Jaishankar outlined six key i

US Redirects Military Aid From Europe, Middle East To Allies In Latin America

The State Department on Tuesday notified Congress that it will reprogram $52 million in foreign military financing from Slovakia, North Macedonia

Extinction Not A Credible Risk: AI Researcher Sara Hooker To NDTV

Human extinction is one of the biggest concerns raised by AI leaders over the past week. Sara Hooker shares why she is not concerned.

Family Stages Protest With Body of Woman Who Died by Suicide

The protesters withdrew their agitation after police assured them that serious action would be taken against the accused.

15,933 dengue cases, nine deaths in T.N. so far this year, says Health Minister

Tanker hit by projectile near Strait of Hormuz was operating in dark mode

Photos of the ship from September 13 indicate that the engine room was attacked and damaged by the projectile; the tanker had 25 crew members on

Waris Pathan Urges Against Political Color in Disha Salian Case, Critiques UCC

Waris Pathan addresses the Disha Salian case, UCC, and various social issues, urging for justice and respect for diversity in India. Waris Pathan

No Attack on KTRs Aides Inside Saifabad PS, CCTV Footage Proves: DCP Shilpavalli

Police said the pandal organisers had a separate issue with the PRO and they took that up with him in the police station promises

Former AC Revenue Jammu booked for transferring Gair Mumkin Khad

Jammu Tawi, Sep 15:The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), J&K, has registered an FIR against former Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), Jammu and four p

How to clean dusty curtains without taking them down? Try these simple and affordable home cleaning tricks

Cleaning dusty curtains while they remain in place is both practical and effective. Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to lift off dust

Man held for damaging temple idols in Tirupattur

The CCTV camera footage showed him entering the temple and hastily leaving the premises

Man electrocuted, nine others injured in Ranipet

The deceased was a resident of Arumbakkam village

Army GOC reviews security, counter-terrorism ops

Jammu Tawi: General Officer Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps Lieutenant General P K Mishra on Tuesday visited operational locations in the

Udhayanidhi condemns TVK-led govt. over attempt to paralyse High Level Committee on Union-State Relations

The Committee was constituted during the previous M.K. Stalin-led DMK govt.; the LoP in T.N. Assembly claimed that the present govt. has created

88 dead, 1,000 injured in 699 accidents in 4 districts of Jammu this year; over 8,000 riders fined

Jammu Tawi: With 88 people killed and over 1,000 injured in road accidents across Kathua, Samba, Rajouri and Poonch during the first seven months

Delhi High Court raps ITAT over Patanjali tax appeals; cites 'undue haste' and 'non-application of mind' in proceedings

The Delhi High Court criticized the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal for its procedural lapses. The tribunal's actions in a Patanjali Ayurved tax ca

DGP CV Anand Felicitates Police Shooters For Bagging 15 Medals In Two Meets

In the XII Telangana Shooting Championship, held at the HCU-SATG shooting range, Gachibowli, the police contingent won 11 medals four gold, three

BNP Government of Bangladesh reviews 101 pacts signed with India

Dhaka is reviewing one hundred and one agreements signed with New Delhi. Bureaucrats trained in India over the past decade may face scrutiny. The

RailOne App gains popularity, unreserved ticket bookings rise in Jammu

Jammu Tawi: The RailOne app developed by Indian Railways is gaining popularity among passengers in Jammu division, with a significant rise in the

AIUDF Names Badaruddin Ajmal as Candidate for Nagaon By-Election, Setting Stage for Triangular Contest

The AIUDF has announced Badaruddin Ajmal as its candidate for the Nagaon by-election, intensifying the competition with BJP and Congress. AIUDF N

Jagan Asks Naidu To Take Responsibility for Alleged DSC-2025 Scam

He further said, N. Chandrababu Naidu Garu, fairness is not n option; it is a duty! Dont you feel their hard work deserts fairness and future acc

Reckless: EU After Russian Ship Fires Flares At Danish Military Helicopter

Denmark and Russia blamed each other for the flares fired at a Danish military helicopter monitoring a Russian frigate on Monday.

Helipad, waiting lounge to come up in Poonch

Jammu Tawi: A helipad and waiting lounge will be built at Qasab village in Mendhar sector of Poonch district, with Jal Shakti Minister Javed Ahme

Hyderabad: Cybercrimes Against Children Double in Telangana

Telangana registered 72 cybercrimes against children in 2024, twice the 36 recorded in 2023.

Noise From Plant Powering Musk's AI Data Centres Keeps Mississippi Locals Awake

Gas turbines at the plant have been running all day to provide power to xAI's Colossus data centre in Memphis. Residents say the noise sounds lik

BRICS Emerges as a Voice for the Global South, Says Former Diplomat Sudhir T. Deore

Former diplomat Sudhir T. Deore highlights BRICS as a platform for the Global South, emphasizing its growing influence and unity. BRICS Emerges a

Introduction of MDR on large value transactions to strengthen UPI's long-term sustainability: RBI

RBI further said a fair and appropriate distribution of MDR across ecosystem participants will support continued investment in technology, infras

Liquor Traders Move HC Against Differential Renewal Fee for Toddy Tappers

The petitioners contended that the differential fee structure was discriminatory and sought the courts intervention.

2 Kuki-Zo women killed in Manipur's Tamenglong

Two Kuki-Zo women were killed while working on their farms in Manipur's Tamenglong district. Several farmhouses were also set ablaze during the i

El Nio effect: Kharif crops, winter sowing face stress as drought hits 53% of India

El Nio effect: El Nio has left more than 50% of India grappling with drought conditions, severely affecting kharif crops currently in the fields.

Explosion In Bengal's Rejinagar Ahead Of Bypolls, Cops Recover Bombs

Locals said a loud explosion was heard in Naopukuria under Beldanga police station late in the evening, following which the area was covered with

AIUDF Chief Badruddin Ajmal To Contest Lok Sabha Bypoll From Assam's Nagaon

The AIUDF had earlier indicated that Rezaul Karim Sarkar could be its nominee, but eventually opted to put its supremo directly into the electora

Kishan Reddy Accuses Congress, BRS of Suppressing Liberation Day

At a separate event, former Governors Bandaru Dattatreya and Ch. Vidyasagar Rao, Malkajgiri MP Etala Rajender, BJP spokesperson P.L. Srinivas and

Freddie Freeman listed his $7.8 million LA home for nearly $9 million; after multiple cuts, it sold for just $6.45 million

Freddie Freeman and his wife sold their Studio City home. The property was purchased for over seven million dollars. It was later sold for six po

35 yrs of liberalisation: Tax system makes progress, but reforms unfinished

India's tax system has come a long way since 1991, but simplifying GST, clearing tax disputes and improving taxpayer services remain key prioriti

Rajnath Singh: Cos investing in emerging tech today will be leaders of tomorrow

Defence minister Rajnath Singh encouraged companies to invest in new technologies. He highlighted that technological leadership secures strategic

Six States, UT sign Kishau multipurpose project agreement; CM Sukhu hails major victory for Himachal

The project will come up on the Tons river along the Uttarakhand-Himachal Pradesh border

Meet the young inventors aged 6 to 18 who turned unusual ideas into real toy and game prototypes and competed for industry recognition at the 2025 Young Inventor Challenge

The 2025 Young Inventor Challenge celebrated creativity and innovation among young creators ages 6 to 18. Held during the Chicago Toy & Game Fair

Powerful Motivational Quote of the day by Matthew McConaughey: Life is a verb. We never get to... Inspiring life lessons from the Oscar-winning actor on self-doubt, struggle, acceptance, resilience, failure, personal growth and finding the next right thing

Quote of the day by Matthew McConaughey: Matthew McConaugheys quote, Life is a verb, point to a simple truth: we are never finished becoming who

Hyderabad: Raghunandan Rao Seeks White Paper on Assigned Land

The BJP MP demanded a probe by a High Court judge into alleged irregularities in the Dharani and Bhu Bharati land records.

US seeks details of India's rice stocks used for Ethanol output

The United States has sought details from India on the use of rice for ethanol production. Washington has alleged that Indias rice stocks exceed

Nitish Reddy Shines as India Secures T20 Series Victory Against Afghanistan

Nitish Reddy takes 3 wickets, earning Player of the Match as India beats Afghanistan in T20 series, showcasing his comeback from injury. Nitish R

Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh seeks doubling of EPF wage ceiling as wages rise

The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh seeks to double the wage ceiling for mandatory Employees' Provident Fund coverage. This trade union also wants increa

Dr P. Srihari Appointed RCI Director In Hyderabad

After joining DRDL Hyderabad, he worked on interceptor missile systems, including the divert and attitude control system.

Kash Patel Defends FBI Hiring Standard Changes On Prostitution, Bestiality

The subject arose during a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in which Patel clashed with Democrats over his firing of agents who par

In 1908, a cowboy checking flood damage spotted giant bones in a New Mexico arroyo; the site later helped overturn accepted ideas about Americas earliest inhabitants

George McJunkins remarkable discovery of ancient bison bones and spear points in New Mexico provided compelling evidence for the existence of ear

Election Commission yet to decide on TMC symbol dispute as West Bengal bypoll nominations close today

The Election Commission of India has not yet decided on the Trinamool Congress symbol row. Nominations for the West Bengal bypolls close today, S

Bill Gates $132 million Xanadu 2.0 was meant to use rare old-growth timber, but a tiny owl changed his mansion plans and led him to use reclaimed wood instead

Bill Gates $132 million Xanadu 2.0 was originally planned with high-quality old-growth timber, but concerns over the threatened northern spotted

5 states & Delhi sign Kishau Project on Tons river, a Yamuna tributary

Six states signed the Kishau Multipurpose Project agreement on Tuesday. The Union government will cover ninety percent of the project's financial

Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Delhi HC seeks report from RML hospital on hotel owners health

Bharat Kumar Kuthati Appointed as High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago

Bharat Kumar Kuthati has been appointed as Indias next High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, enhancing diplomatic relations. Bharat Kumar Kut

TG Records Highest Inflation In The Country At 6.27%

According to the latest provisional CPI data released by the National Statistics Office on Tuesday, Telangana's rural areas recorded particularly

Bag With Explosives Found in APSRTC Bus

A preliminary inquiry indicated that the bags may have been mixed up as they were of the same size and colour and had been placed next to each ot

Rescued baby orangutans get health check-up after one develops fever

The orangutans, generally found in the wild in Borneo and Sumatra, were rescued from a forest in Odisha's Balasore district on September 8, trigg

Asian Games Hockey: PR Sreejesh backs Indian men's team to retain gold medal

India, who won bronze at the Paris Olympics, will have a chance to qualify for the 2028 Games by winning the Asian Games title, but Sreejesh beli

Badruddin Ajmal to contest Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll on October 6, eyes Lok Sabha return after 2024 defeat

Badruddin Ajmal is set to run in the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election scheduled for October 6. After experiencing a prior electoral loss, he is hopef

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US Military Destroys 2 Small Iranian Boats Trying To Steal A Drone

Iranian state media reported Monday that a pair of fishing boats came under attack in Hormozgan province on Iran's southern coast and that severa

J&K Police bust LeT module; 3 held with IED

US Congressman names India, China in Russia Sanctions Bill

US lawmakers are considering tariffs on Russia's oil trading partners, including India. One amendment proposes 100% tariffs on countries like Ind