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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Extends Best Wishes for Meenakshi Temple Mahakumbhabhishekam

CM Vijay wishes well for the Mahakumbhabhishekam at Meenakshi Temple, celebrating Tamil culture and heritage on this grand occasion. Tamil Nadu C

Minister asks gram panchayats around Bengaluru to prioritise long-term solution to drinking water woes

8/10 homeless people are drug addicts: Shocking testimony on homelessness stuns House hearing

Watch: Three myths about Indian food you need to stop believing

Narendra Modi daily routine: What Prime Minister's habits reveal about his journey

Narendra Modi's daily routine, personal habits: PM Narendra Modi's journey reflects discipline and enduring interests shaping his public persona.

Blueprint for Vizags water security may emerge during CMs September 19 visit

South Africa Rejects US Visa Restrictions, Defends Domestic Policies

South Africa dismisses new US visa restrictions as misrepresentative, emphasizing the need for diplomatic dialogue. South Africa Rejects US Visa

CJPs Dipke launches Adivasi school thik karo campaign

Watch: Mecca security threat: India voices deep concern

India has expressed deep concern following an intercepted drone attack near the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred on Sept

How to clean dusty sofa cushions without removing the covers? Try these simple home cleaning tricks

To keep your sofa cushions pristine, vacuuming them regularly is key, as it effectively eliminates loose dust and debris. If a vacuum isn't acces

Center reconstitutes CBFC panel

The two members of the previous board that have been retained include Waman Kendre and Ramesh Patange

Meet Sophie Zeng, the 17-year-old California student who built an app to identify invasive plants after learning they can become overlooked wildfire fuel

Project ARISE expanded its work by organizing invasive-plant removal drives, habitat restoration efforts and environmental workshops in collabora

Secunderabad man killed for helping inter-caste couple get married

Hyderabad:Police have arrested five people in connection with the murder of a 26-year-old man in Secunderabads Tukaramgate area, saying the killi

Quote of the day by Russell Crowe: 'Even bad men love their mamas.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on human complexity, maternal love, empathy and perspective

Quote of the day by Russell Crowe, Even bad men love their mamas, comes from the 2007 Western film 3:10 to Yuma. Spoken by Russell Crowe as Ben W

Slovakias President Emphasizes EU and NATO Relations

President Peter Pellegrini highlights the importance of EU and NATO ties for Slovakias security and economic prosperity in a recent address. Slov

Anant Nag brings Dadasaheb Phalke to Kannada

Scientists find DNA in human blood can fold into strange four-stranded shapes a hidden layer of genetic information that ordinary sequencing may miss

Scientists have found unusual four-stranded DNA shapes in human blood plasma. These G-quadruplex structures suggest hidden genetic information ma

I am not here for this: Dem witness vs Rep. Gill explodes over homelessness in sanctuary cities

Cybersecurity courses: Despite great promise, first job remains elusive

Cybersecurity jobs can involve analysing alerts, investigating suspicious activity, following incident-response procedures, and handling sensitiv

NSE raises 6,746 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO

LIC gets biggest allocation at 450 crore; mutual funds account for nearly 37% of anchor book

Car Headlight Rules: New Safety Measures Could Change How Vehicle Lights Work

Night-time driving can become difficult when a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction uses an excessively bright high beam. The sudden g

A sea-facing life in Chennai: Murugavel Janakiraman, founder and CEO of Matrimony.com

Six students drown during Ganesh immersion in Sangareddy

Hyderabad: As many as six students drowned during Ganesh idol immersion at Nereducheruvu in Pedda Kanjerla village of Indresham mandal in Sangare

Madhya Pradesh Governor Urges Screening for Sickle Cell Disease in Schools

The Governor of Madhya Pradesh has called for enhanced screening for sickle cell disease among schoolchildren to improve health outcomes. Madhya

Modi calls for India to lead in emerging technologies at semiconductor roundtable

The government and semiconductor industry discussed policy support, talent development, infrastructure and opportunities to expand Indias capabil

PM Modi asks semiconductor CEOs to step up industry participation in next phase of Indias growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged India to lead in emerging technologies. He assured industry leaders of a predictable and responsive policy env

Governor Urges Screening for Sickle Cell Disease in Madhya Pradesh Schools

Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangu Bhai Patel emphasizes the need for screening children for sickle cell disease in schools and Anganwadi centers. Gov

100% tariff on India? Russia sanctions bill clears key hurdle, final House vote next

Privatise Chennai airport at earliest, air passengers say

BJP's nationwide events to mark Modi's birthday on Thursday; Shah, Rajnath to flag off bike rallies

The BJP will organize nationwide programs on Thursday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off a

Davis Cup | An even contest in the offing on the hard-courts of Seoul

Delhi Metro to run extra trains amid passenger surge triggered DTC bus strike

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will put in place extensive arrangements to manage the anticipated surge in passenger footfall on its net

India ODI squad vs WI: Rohit keeps his place, Jurel preferred over Pant

Naman Dhir and Auqib Nabi have been handed India's maiden ODI call-ups in the absence of key players due to the Asian Games 2026

Clash during bank election: CPI(M) leader held in Kozhikode

Case relates to clash during Chevayur bank election on November 16, 2024, in which a native of Mukkom sustained serious injuries

Varun Chakravarthy and Nitish Kumar Reddy Withdraw from Asian Games 2026; Vipraj Nigam to Replace

Indian cricketers Varun Chakravarthy and Nitish Kumar Reddy will miss the 2026 Asian Games due to injuries, with Vipraj Nigam stepping in. Varun

MDR may push small merchants, price-sensitive consumers towards cash: GTRI

The Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 could push small merchants and price-sensitive consumers back towards

Top 11 districts in UP report 1.6% drop in sugarcane acreage; sugar output may be hit

A likely early start of factories with lower recovery and the demand from local gur manufacturers may also limit cane supply, potentially affecti

Quote of the Day by Freddie Mercury: You can be anything you want to be, just Inspiring life lessons on transformation, determination, individuality and why the only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday

Quote of the Day by Freddie Mercury: Freddie Mercurys quote, You can be anything you want to be, just turn yourself into anything you think that

MS Subbulakshmi was a pan-India superstar, says Kamal Haasan at biopic launch

Rashmika Mandana plays the late legendary singer in the biopic that will have music by Anirudh Ravichander

Indias soybean imports may touch record high 1 mt in the current season on fall in domestic supply

Trend in imports likely to sustain next year on anticipated drop in output impacted by lower area, weak monsoons

News Corp bought Myspace for $580 million in 2005. In 2011, Specific Media and Justin Timberlake acquired it for about $35 million

Myspace helped popularize personalized online profiles, artist promotion and social networking at a crucial stage in the development of the web,

Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck

Police have seized 3 quintals 32 kg of ganja from an abandoned truck at the entrance of Kuradpasi village under Kundheigola police station in Rea

Fortis Healthcare arm inks pact to service 400-bedded hospital in Delhi

The agreement will give Fortis long-term exclusive rights for inpatient services, clinical manpower and specialised equipment at the upcoming fac

Official Inauguration of the Finglu Canal in Southwest China

The Finglu Canal, a key project in Chinas transport infrastructure, officially opens, enhancing trade routes and regional economic growth. Offici

Man drowns in River Cauvery during idol immersion

TGSRTC to modernise 13 bus stations across Telangana

Hyderabad: Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) on Wednesday, September 16, announced that 13 modern bus stations will be develope

MVD suspends licences of three bus workers in Kozhikode over alleged brawl

Argument over scheduled bus timings escalates into physical confrontation on road, causing significant traffic disruption, says MVD

Former MLA urges govt. to expedite land acquisition for third reach of Vattiyurkavu junction development project

SIPCOT industrial park set to boost industrial climate of Tiruchi

Return CURE Bill to Assembly for reconsideration, Telangana Governor urged

Public policy expert raises concerns over the proposed governance structure, powers of newly created bodies, role of ward committees and provisio

World shares rise as markets await Fed rate decision

Stocks rise on Wall Street and across Europe

Yogi Adityanath Declares Law and Order Restored in Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Adityanath asserts law and order is restored in UP, criticizing previous governments for neglecting infrastructure and safety. Yogi Adity

Harish seeks judicial probe into 22-A issue, welcomes SIT probe into KCR family lands

FMCG, PSU banks lift markets as IT drags; Tata stocks caught in crossfire

Indian equities recover as FMCG and PSU bank stocks gain, while IT shares and Tata group stocks face selling pressure ahead of the Tata Sons boar

ICICI Prudential Life reports 99.31% claim settlement ratio in Q1FY27

The insurer said its digital processes helped accelerate claim settlements, with non-investigated claims taking an average of one day

Navi Mumbai Cardiologist Dr. Amit Singh, Founder of Heartwise Cardiology Named 'Cardiologist of the Year' at ET Healthcare Awards

Navi Mumbai Cardiologist Dr. Amit Singh, Founder of Heartwise Cardiology Named 'Cardiologist of the Year' at ET Healthcare Awards

Veterinarians trained in antimicrobial stewardship and One Health at KVASU

Field veterinarians trained in vaccination, alternatives to antibiotics, farm biosecurity and hygiene, animal welfare and gender-responsive veter

K.M. Basheer death case: court defers decision on resuming trial

Quote of the day by Ludwig Wittgenstein: Never stay up on the barren heights of cleverness British philosopher on the value of ordinary life

Ludwig Wittgenstein, an influential figure in philosophy, advised against the pitfalls of excessive intellectualism, encouraging the appreciation

Indian Cricket Team Announced for ODI and T20 Series Against West Indies

The BCCI has announced the Indian team for the upcoming ODI and T20 series against West Indies, featuring notable inclusions and captaincy change

Death penalty for all 10 convicts in 2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist attack case

Twenty seven people, including senior Congress leaders Vidya Charan Shukla, Nand Kumar Patel, and Mahendra Karma, were killed in the attack on Ma

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15 candidates file nomination for contesting the Thattanchavady bypoll

Accompanied by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy and Home Minister A. Namassivayam, AINRC candidate Ashok Anand filed his nomination papers before Retu

Zero charge for Consumers...: Jyotiraditya Scindia decode UPI MDR rules point-by-point

Vinayaka idols immersed in Tiruchi amid heavy police security

Preparations Underway for Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026 in Churachandpur, Manipur

Churachandpur gears up for Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026, a month-long initiative starting September 17, focusing on community welfare and governance

Telangana Dy CM bats for energy efficiency at CII summit

Hyderabad: Batting for energy efficiency, Telangana Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Bhatti Vikramarka on Thursday, September 16, said that electricity

Kumbakkarai waterfalls open for public

L Catterton to invest $30 mn in southern restaurant chain Nandhana Foods

The global consumer-focused fund will acquire a minority stake, supporting the restaurant group's expansion in South India, entry into other mark

'Mr Chairman, he is insulting us & you are': Kash Patel vs Dem Senators erupts; Grassley loses cool

'Mr Chairman, he is insulting us & you are': Kash Patel vs Dem Senators erupts; Grassley loses cool

In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio started an environmental foundation at 24; it later backed more than 200 projects across 50 countries

In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio started an environmental foundation at 24; it later backed more than 200 projects across 50 countries. The Leonardo Di

Meet Alaina Zhang, the 17-year-old Rhode Island student testing whether native seaweed can help clean polluted coastal waters

Seaweed is unlikely to provide a complete solution to the many sources of nutrient pollution affecting coastal waters. Reducing the amount of exc

In 1755, Immanuel Kant earned a degree with a study of fire; the philosophers early work explored nature long before his famous moral theories

Long before Immanuel Kant mapped the boundaries of human reason or drafted his famous moral theories, he spent his early academic years studying

US call centre scam: Hyderabad ED raids across 3 cities

Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Hyderabad Zonal Office, conducted searches at four premises in Patiala, Pune and Chandigarh in conne

'Severe damage': Pak vessel limps back to harbour after collision with Indian warship

Centre weighs stronger safeguards for hub-and-spoke flight operations

Boarding pass improvements are among the measures being considered following the immigration lapse at Delhi airport

Special Ticket Inspection Campaign in Bhagalpur-Jamalpur Rail Section Nets 263 Offenders

A special ticket inspection in Maldas Bhagalpur-Jamalpur section resulted in fines for 263 passengers traveling without valid tickets. Special Ti

T-Mobile CFO Says Elon Musk's Starlink 'Not A Threat At All' To Traditional Wireless Carriers

T-Mobile CFO Osvaldik highlighted that signals from Starlink's satellites could be blocked by typical city infrastructure.

No impact on common man's pocket: MobiKwik co-founder Upasana Taku on new UPI fee

The proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI transactions has sparked widespread discussion across the country, with questions being

Vinayaka idol procession passes off peacefully in Dindigul

BRICS, and the future of cross-border payments

The best way forward is for the bloc to provide a broad template, even as the details are worked out bilaterally

'Let him out the back door': Sheriff reveals what happens to ICE detainees under Gov Hochul's rule

'Let him out the back door': Sheriff reveals what happens to ICE detainees under Gov Hochul's rule

APAII launched with 30+ angel funds to strengthen early-stage funding for startups

More than 30 angel funds, family offices, micro VCs, and individual investors have come together to form the Association of Prolific Angels in In

Banana peel and baking soda cleaning hack: How to make this homemade cleaning mixture. Its benefits and the right way to use it

Banana peels are not just waste; they can be transformed into an eco-friendly cleaning solution for your home. By mixing banana peels with baking

Nazi-looted painting Portrait of a Lady, stolen in 1945, resurfaces after 80 years in real estate listing; judge orders return to Dutch Jewish heirs

The Argentina federal judge in a landmark decision ruled that Giacomo Cerutis Portrait of a Lady will be restored to its true owners. The paintin

BJP leaders are like vultures, who exploit communal trouble for political gain: Yathindra

District Magistrate Inspects Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Residential Hostel in Nawada

The District Magistrate of Nawada conducted an inspection of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Residential Hostel, focusing on student facilities and quality

Fortis Healthcare files SLP against forensic audit order in Daiichi Sankyo case

The petition challenges a Delhi High Court order seeking to examine transactions involving former Fortis promoters and the healthcare company.

PVR INOX, Forum Mall staff fined 1.25 lakh for waste management violations

Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,400; over 6,000 still missing

In Nepal, the tragic aftermath of flash floods has claimed more than fourteen hundred lives, while over six thousand people are still missing. Th