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Asian Games 2026: India's Men's Soft Tennis Team Advances To Quarterfinals

The Indian team of Jay Meena, Yogesh Choudhary, Aryan Thakur, Aniket Patel and Om Yadav began their campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over L

Young and Lonely: The Thriving Economy of Loneliness Aesthetics

This feature is part of a series on third spaces and their evolving role in urban communities

Chiranjeevi Vs Chiranjeevi this Sankranthi?

The Sankranthi period is considered one of the most lucrative release seasons for Telugu cinema, making the festival slot particularly important

Andhra Pradesh tops country in patient safety with a score of 86, says Health Department

The State completed patient-safety inspections in all 62 area and district hospitals, and certification under the National Quality Assurance Sche

Voting Underway for Delhi University Student Union Elections, ABVP Claims Victory

Voting is ongoing for the Delhi University Student Union elections, with ABVP claiming a strong lead and focusing on key student issues. Voting U

Pradyumna Bal Prativa Vikash Pratiyogita Kicks Off; Free Entry for School

To commemorate the birth anniversary (November 8) of Pragativadi founder, value-based politician, and fearless editor Pradyumna Kishore Bal, the

Moodys rises Indias GDP forecast to 7%

Cites resilient domestic demand and strong investment, but warned that the West Asia crisis and El Nio could fuel inflation and widen the current

Chatsworth Crash BOMBSHELL: DA Says Driver Was Drug-Impaired, NARCOTICS Found In SUV

A shocking new detail has emerged from the deadly Chatsworth SUV crash that killed two people. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochma

On Cam: Zohran Mamdani Drops 'ARREST' Bombshell Ahead Of Netanyahu's NY Visit For UNGA

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he does not plan to join protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his expected v

Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning on mottos

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Two days after Telangana CMs assurance, govt constitutes high-level committee to resolve impasse over Section 22A lands

Telangana government announces several steps announced to fast track resolution of land issues

Vizag Fisherman Chantis Suspicious Death Case Transferred to SIT

Chantis body was found near the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour ten days ago. Police noticed a fishing-net rope around the deceaseds neck, along wi

Delhi: 17-yr-old raped, stabbed, dumped in field; 3 minors held

New Delhi: A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped, stabbed over six times, and dumped in an open field by four people, including three minor

Jana Sena and TDP leaders light lamps in Vijayawada to mark Modis 25 years in public service

Minister Nadendla Manohar joins the Ashirwad ka diya programme at Auto Nagar and conveys birthday greetings to the Prime Minister

Assam Rifles Seize Brown Sugar Worth

In a joint operation, Assam Rifles seized brown sugar valued at 46.60 lakhs in Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh, arresting two suspects. Assam Rifles

Nihang opposes halal chicken sale at Punjab shop, demands action

Gurdaspur: A Nihang in Gurdaspur, Punjab, arrived at a Muslim-owned chicken shop with his companions, opposing the sale of halal food to Hindus a

Asian Games opening ceremony: Manu Bhaker, Tejinderpal Toor named India's flag-bearers

Bhaker is the first athlete from independent India to win two medals in a single Olympics, while Toor has won gold in the last two Asian Games

Kearney study recommends measures to improve Tamil Nadus fiscal capacity

The States core challenge is not that it borrows too much, but that it collects and spends less efficiently than comparable large States, the stu

Vote Chori, Government Chori, Now Party Chori: Rahul Gandhi Hits Out at EC Over TMC Symbol Freeze

Congress leader and leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi criticised the Election Commission over its decision to bar Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Con

One killed, four injured in shooting at a school in southern Philippines: Reuters citing local officials

One killed, four injured in shooting at a school in southern Philippines: Reuters citing local officials

Why People Queue Overnight For iPhone 18 Pro Despite Fast Home Delivery

The iPhone 18 Pro can be ordered online and delivered to a customers doorstep within minutes in some locations. Yet, on launch day, people still

Watch: Salman Khan stops to make little boys happy amid fan mob

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was mobbed by fans and photographers as he stepped out after attending Ganpati darshan at Maharashtra min

Aam Aadmi Party Launches Door-to-Door Campaign in Punjab to Highlight Government Achievements

Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab initiates a door-to-door campaign to showcase government achievements starting September 20. Aam Aadmi Party Launches D

Aramco to boost exports from Hormuz to 60 million bbl in Sept, Oct: Traders

Chinese and South Korean refiners are among the top buyers of the spot supplies, while some volumes will be going to India and Japan

iPhone 18 Pro Launch Sparks Buying Frenzy, Buyers Queue Overnight in Mumbai

MUMBAI, Sept 18: Apples latest iPhone 18 Pro series triggered a strong buying rush across India on Friday, with large crowds gathering outside Ap

India's Got Latent episode 8 panellist revealed; Nawazuddin, Bhuvan Bam, Mukesh Chhabra join Samay Raina

India's Got Latent is set to return with another episode featuring a new panel of guests. Comedian and host Samay Raina has revealed that Nawazud

Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Time: When will Nagoya opening ceremony begin and who will carry Indias flag?

Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor will lead India at the opening ceremony. The Asian Games opening ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sa

Silver price rises to 2.41 lakh per kg in futures trade

Fresh positions built by participants led to a rise in silver prices, say analysts

Shadnagar: 4th Class Student Dies After Fall From School Stairs

A 9-year-old school student died following a fall from the stairs of her school in Shadnagar in Ranga Reddy district.

India can move from engineered in India to invent in India in semiconductors: Infosys

At SEMICON India 2026, Vikram Meghal, SVP Engineering at Infosys, stated that the semiconductor industry is moving from increasing transistor den

Tension in Telangana over

Hyderabad: Tension flared in parts of Telangana on Thursday, September 17, over the launch of a book on BR Ambedkar titled Fabricated Leader (Kal

At least one dead, four injured in school shooting in southern Philippines

The incident follows two shootings since June at schools in the south of the country. School shootings were previously rare in the Philippines

Asian Games 2026: India's men's soft tennis team advances to quarter-finals

India secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Asian Games 2026 soft tennis competition. The team achieved this by finishing second in Group C

Flag hoisting at Asiad: Countries, including India, complete ceremony after delay and disruption

The disruption eventually lasted over one hour and the organisers said it was actually a case of lack of communication without getting into the d

Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor Named Flag Bearers for Asian Games Opening Ceremony

Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor will lead India as flag bearers at the Asian Games opening ceremony in Nagoya. Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal

Telangana govt schools to hold parent-teacher meetings on Sept 19

Hyderabad: Government schools across Telangana will conduct monthly parent-teacher meetings (PTMs) on Saturday, September 19. The Telangana Schoo

Hundreds of Bengaluru students face trouble as traffic delays school buses during exams

Schoolchildren travelling through Bengalurus Varthur-Gunjur corridor faced severe traffic delays on Thursday, with one 4-km journey taking 2.5 ho

Gold price today: Futures rise to 1.54 lakh/10 gm on firm spot demand

Fresh positions by market participants led to a rise in golds prices, analysts say

Manasi Joshi Roy celebrates 28 years of Saaya starring R. Madhavan

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Actress Manasi Joshi Roy took a trip down memory lane on Friday as she marked 28 years of her television sho

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on India's FTAs, WTO reform, and why the status quo isn't an option

Mirae Asset sees gold testing $4,535 as yields and oil prices ease

Gold may rise to test the resistance zone of $4520-$4535. However, oil prices rising further will pose a downside risk to this possibility.

Met was negligent and reckless, sisters of 'Putney pusher' suspect tell BBC

Nicholas Brandram's family say he was innocent and ook his own life after months of immense pressure.

Retail sales bounce back across Great Britain

In New Mexico, 10,388 homes received free weatherization upgrades; the program reports 27% lower energy use and $210-$250 in annual utility savings

New Mexico's Energy$mart program provides complimentary home weatherization services, enabling residents to cut their utility bills by more than

Asian Games 2026: India Thrash Japan By 8 Wickets To Enter Semifinals

Chasing a paltry 58, India lost opener Gunalan Kamalini and Bharti Fulmali early but Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh ensured the comfortable win in

LG Sinha Flags Off Harmukh

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today flagged off the auspicious HarmukhGangbal pilgrimage at Ganderbal. The Lieuten

Big update on country's first indigenous hydrogen train: Railways plans to extend services to Delhi

Indian Railways plans to extend services ofthe country's first indigenous hydrogen train to Delhi. Currently, the train operates on the 89-kilome

Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Journalist Over Alleged Derogatory Posts Against Hindu Saints

The complaint alleged that journalist Karishma Aziz had made a series of posts on X which insulted Hindu religious beliefs and figures, distorted

What to do with old pillow covers? Try these 5 creative DIY ideas to turn unused fabric into useful organisers, cleaning cloths and more

Transforming old pillow covers into practical home items is not only eco-friendly but also fun! Consider crafting cleaning rags or simple pouches

Manu Bhaker, Tajinderpal Singh Toor named India's flag-bearers for Asian Games opening ceremony

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and defending Asian Games shot put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor will carry the Indian flag at the opening

We will never intimidate journalists: Kerala Home Minister Chennithala

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 18 (IANS) The Congress-led UDF government will never put pressure on the media or intimidate journalists,

India, Bhutan review ties as Jaishankar advances energy and connectivity agenda

India, Bhutan review ties as Jaishankar advances energy and connectivity agenda

Rakul Preet Singh enjoys a much-needed escape with husband Jackky Bhagnani: A little escape from the usual

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Actress Rakul Preet Singh recently took some time away from her usual routine to enjoy a relaxing getaway wi

Property boom beyond metros: 11 cities see 63% price rise in five years

Residential prices in 11 emerging markets rose 63% in five years, compared with 42% in India's top eight cities, finds CII-Knight Frank report

Gold futures rise to Rs 1.54 lakh/10 gm on firm spot demand

New Delhi, Sep 18 (PTI) Gold prices on Friday rose by Rs 1,309 to Rs 1,54,290 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh position

South Korean President Calls for Lasting Peace on Korean Peninsula Amid Ongoing Tensions

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung advocates for a permanent peace agreement, urging renewed dialogue with North Korea and the U.S. South Korea

Anthropic says Claude now leads a quarter of work building its next AI models

AI also collaborated with humans on more than 90% of the research work happening at the company as of August

Delhi man murdered by ex-colleague and her partner in Gurugram, body dumped in drain

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) A 31-year-old Delhi man, who had left a restaurant after informing his family about an urgent meeting in

25-year-old wins 116-year-old cottage after handwritten letter beats $60K bid

VIBE works due to Kunal Kemmus command over humour, one-liners and performances Movie Review: VIBE works due to Kunal Kemmus strong command over humour

Star Cast: Kunal Kemmu, Preity G Zinta, Sparsh Srivastava, Vanshika Dhir Director: Kunal Kemmu Vibe Movie Review Synopsis: VIBE is the story of t

Mahesh Babu celebrates Ganesh Visarjan with daughter Sitara

The actor shared a special moment alongside his daughter, Sitara Ghattamaneni, as they performed the traditional Ganesh Visarjan rituals together

Renigunta: Passenger Climbs Atop Train, Tries To Catch High Tension Power Wires

Reportedly, the man alighted the Thiruvananthapuram-New Delhi Kerala Express and got on to the same train screaming. When he tried to catch the h

New York 17: Can Mike Lawler hold a district Kamala Harris won?

New Yorks 17th Congressional District is one of the most closely watched House races in the country. Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is seeking re-el

California restores 67 acres farmland into wetlands & grasslands; restored landscape opens Sept 20

Joe Bussard began swapping records as a Maryland boy because he loved old music; thousands from his collection can now be heard for free through a university archive

Joe Bussard spent an amazing seventy-five years passionately collecting vintage music, amassing a collection of nearly fifteen thousand records t

Over 37 lakh appeals pending after Bengal SIR: EC tells Supreme Court

India set to sustain 6.5-7% real GDP growth, nominal growth seen at 11-12%: Jefferies

India is on track for 6.5-7% real GDP growth and 11-12% nominal growth this fiscal year, Jefferies said, citing resilient domestic demand, faster

Vice President Radhakrishnan Visits Lalbaugcha Raja During Mumbai Tour

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited Lalbaugcha Raja and met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mu

Absconding accused in Sai Krishna alleged custodial death case surrenders before SIT

Suresh, named accused number four and described as a close associate of suspended Circle Inspector S.S.V.V. Nagaraju, gives himself up after mont

Reporter TV chief Anto Augustine denied bail, to remain in judicial custody

Digital Desk | Wayanad (Kerala), Sep 18 (IANS) Reporter TV Managing Director Anto Augustine, arrested in an excise case following the seizure of

Bagalkot DHO suspended days after daughter caught in government job-PG course scam

Gurudatt Hegde, Commissioner, Health and Family Welfare Department, issued the order based on a preliminary inquiry report submitted by zilla pan

Railways Approves Rs.493Cr for Adilabads MukutbanGadchandur Rail Line

The new line will provide shorter rail route, strengthen freight connectivity and support industrial and mining development: Indian Railways

Home loan rates in Sep start at 7%: Top lenders and terms compared

Home loan rates vary by lender and loan size, with some banks offering different rates across borrowing slabs

Dhakshineswar Suresh suffers defeat as Soonwoo Kwon helps South Korea take 1-0 lead in Davis Cup

South Korea defeated India 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the ongoing Davis Cup to take a 1-0 lead. Soonwoo Kwon struggled to make an impression early on, but

Palestine Ambassador Meets VD Satheesan, Discusses Bilateral Ties

Abu Shawesh said Keralam had been a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause and expressed hope that it would continue to extend its support

Indias Asian Games Flag Ceremony Disrupted Amid Organisational Chaos

Ceremony For India And Four Other Teams Halted After Unspecified Trouble At Nagoya Venue

IndiGo flights get costlier: Check how much more you'll pay while booking

Domestic passengers will pay a distance-based surcharge of 275 to 950 per sector, while international fuel charges can go up to 10,000 per sector

iPhone 18 Pro goes on sale in India; buyers queue up at Apple Stores

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now on sale in India, and customers were among the first to get their hands on Apples latest smartpho

Anthropic Says Its Model Claude is Helping To Build Next Version of Itself

Claude is leading 26% of Anthropic's model research and development, which the company said means it can complete most of a given task end-to-end

Why Russia Holds Elections, and How the Kremlin Gets the Results It Wants

Russian elections like the parliamentary vote that begins today are hardly free. But they are critical to the government as a source of legitimac

CBC To Hold 1st Regional Workshop In Vijayawada On Sept 29

The workshop will be attended by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances a

3.55 Crore Diyas Illuminate Madhya Pradesh, Ujjain Sets World Record On PM Modi's Birthday

The celebrations were held as part of the month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. In Delhi, the NDMC organised the lighting of 1.25 lakh diyas at Vija

WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around the BRICS Summit, Deepfakes and More

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of fake news we fact-checked this week!

Beauty shelves to training rooms: How collagen has found a place in sport

Collagen is generally consumed as peptides or powder, particularly by athletes returning from injury and those competing in sports that place gre

Indian envoy meets Bangladesh PM's advisor, discusses ways to deepen bilateral ties

The two sides discuss strengthening cooperation in multiple sectors, including education, health, sports, culture and tourism, besides expanding

Ashirwad Ka Diya: Orry wears orange kurta, lights diya; SRK, Salman Khan wish PM Modi on 76th birthday

Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. Several other prominent actors, including Akshay

Gen Z discussing dharm is heartening, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in Ujjain

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed young participants at Ujjain's Yuva Dharm Sansad. He highlighted 'dharm' as a guiding principle in our DNA and

Punjab Cop Chased, Shot Dead By 2 Men On Bike, BJP, Congress Target AAP

Harjit Singh was on PCR duty when he was shot from point-blank range by the two men in Amritsar.

Delhi Teen Gang-Rape Murder Case: 3 Minors Among 4 Held

Four persons, including three juveniles, have been apprehended in connection with the alleged gang-rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl in Delhi

Formula E case: Hyderabad ACB court adjourns hearing involving KTR to October 30

The Special Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Court at Nampally on Friday adjourned the hearing in the alleged Formula E race irregularities case invo