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Thriving in Odisha, Rescued Orangutans to Face DNA Testing to Trace Origin

The rare orangutans currently sheltered at Bhubaneswars Nandankanan Zoological Park are set to undergo comprehensive DNA testing to conclusively

Sri Lankan Delegation Visits Delhis Chief Minister School, Praises Education Infrastructure

A Sri Lankan delegation visited a school in Delhi to explore educational advancements and infrastructure as part of their study tour. Sri Lankan

Tech Mahindra moves higher on partnering with Infinite Uptime

Mumbai, September 30 (Udaipur Kiran): Tech Mahindra is currently trading at Rs. 1531.00, up by 10.60 points or 0.70% from its previous closing of

India raises wheat procurement price to 2,610 per 100 kg

Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the new procurement price after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wedn

DoorDash opens talent hub with 500 employees

It plans to take the headcount to over 3,000 in the next two years

India clears 5,548 crore pulses, oilseeds procurement plan for 2026-27

The procurement plan covers pulses and oilseeds for the upcoming summer season, with the government allocating funds for purchases from three sta

Pankaj Polymers touches roof on partnering with B2C, D2C Players

Mumbai, September 30 (Udaipur Kiran): Pankaj Polymers is currently trading at its upper circuit limit of Rs. 120.55, up by 5.70 points or 4.96% f

Donald Trump says White House AI Accord as morally binding, almost like a constitution

The hidden forms of caste bias inside IITs

In IITs, merit is often labelled as equal and neutral, but for many students from marginalised backgrounds, merit is a label that excludes them.

Pilgrims Flock to Aurangabads Punpun Ghat for Ancestor Worship

Thousands gather at Punpun Ghat in Aurangabad for Pind Daan rituals during the 15-day Pitru Paksha festival, seeking peace for their ancestors. P

Swastika Infra lists with 8% premium on the BSE

Mumbai, September 30 (Udaipur Kiran): Swastika Infra has debuted at Rs 200.00 on the BSE, up by 15.00 points or 8.11% from its issue price of Rs

BikeWo, Moonrider tie up to explore electric tractor deployment

The partnership brings together Moonriders electric tractor technology and product capabilities with BikeWos growing capabilities in fleet deploy

IND vs WI 2nd ODI: India opts to bowl in Guwahati, Auqib Nabi to make international debut

Pacer Auqib Nabi, who made into the playing eleven in place of Nitish Reddy, was handed his debut cap for India; West Indies made as many as four

Kotak MF, Abakkus lead 830-cr buying in Axiscades stake sale; stock jumps over 7%

All the buyers acquired the shares at the same price of 1,824 apiece

Ruturaj Gaikwad Acknowledges Challenges of Batting in Middle Order

Indian cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad discusses the challenges of transitioning to the middle order from his usual opening role. Ruturaj Gaikwad Ackno

Drug patents in India: How they work and when govt can override them

From 20-year patent protection to government use and compulsory licensing, here's how India regulates drug patents and what the law allows when a

El Nino impact: India sees lowest monsoon rainfall in over a decade

El Nino impact: India sees lowest monsoon rainfall in over a decade

Sun TV shares jump 20% after demerger reports, company dismisses sports business rumours

In a clarification to the stock exchanges, Sun TV Network said the news report suggesting a possible demerger of its sports division was a rumour

Flydubai flight incident: What we know about the pilot under investigation

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv had to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a serious incident. Reports indicate an altercati

IDSFFK: Salt of resistance captures a forgotten chapter in Keralams coastal history

Principal Accused of Sexual Assault on Student at Chikkaballapur Residential School

A principal in Chikkaballapur faces serious allegations of sexual assault against a 15-year-old student at a government residential school. Princ

SIR row: EC changes online Form 6 voter registration process

The Election Commission has changed the online Form 6 process in States where the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, is not under way. The Hindu

Techie Kavin Selvaganesh murder: when caste pride slays young love in Tamil Nadu

The recent killing of C.KavinSelvaganesh, a Scheduled Caste youth, just because he was in love with a girl of an intermediate caste, has again sp

Punjab rope in 38-year-old Umesh Yadav to end 34-year Ranji drought

In a first for Punjab cricket, the PCA have signed veteran India pacer Umesh Yadav as a guest player for the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. With Ar

Coimbatore could scale GCC ecosystem to nearly 200 centres by 2032: EY-CII

With over 75 operational centres, Coimbatore is building on its engineering talent, workforce strength and industrial base to attract higher-valu

Sivakasi fireworks industry upbeat as Supreme Court permits manufacture of joined green crackers

Joined crackers formed at least 20% of total production of fireworks sector; it was banned in 2018 by the apex court over pollution concerns

Watch: How Moddys became Ootys chocolate destination

Moddys, one of Ootys well-known chocolate brands, marks 75 years of chocolate-making in the Nilgiris. From its beginnings at Modern Stores in 195

Mangaluru MRPL Blast: MP Brijesh Chowta Appeals People To Not Panic

As a precautionary measure, local hospitals had also been asked to remain prepared to handle any emergency and make necessary arrangements, he sa

Opposition Leaders Unite Against Election Commission, Demand Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner

Leaders from the India Bloc demand the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, citing alleged electoral fraud and plan protests. Oppositi

J&K to draft guidelines regulating social media journalists

Minister Sakina Itoo tells the Legislative Assembly that a House Committee has given the Information Department four months to formulate new guid

Young couple on bike harassed in Bihars Gaya, amid a spate of such incidents

The incident, which took place near Sherghati police station in Gaya district, is the latest in a spate of such cases reported from Jamui, Samast

US AI accord: Tech companies to police AI amid calls for global regulations

The voluntary White House accord signed by Trump and major tech executives sets out four layers of AI safeguards, from internal controls to indep

LPG Cylinder Explodes on Vacant Site in Bengaluru, No Casualties

The cylinder exploded at the site belonging to a person named Murthy, located at 6th Cross, Kaggadasapura, within the limits of Byappanahalli Pol

NIMS Additional Medical Superintendent Bhaskar Suspended after ACB Arrest

The suspension order would remain in force until further orders: NIMS

Why India wants a Xinjiang air corridor and what could stand in its way

India is exploring a Hotan corridor through China to cut flight time and costs, but airspace rights, rugged terrain and limited diversion options

INDIA Bloc's March To Poll Body Office, Big Rally Plan In 'Vote Chori' Push

Man Arrested for Attempting to Extort

A man was arrested in Kolkata for attempting to extort 5 lakh by impersonating a police officer and threatening a victim. Man Arrested for Attemp

Vedanta raises 2,000 crore through issuance of non-convertible debentures

Vedanta Ltd on Wednesday said that it has raised Rs 2,000 crore crore through issuance of non-convertible debentures on a private placement basis

US teen was rejected from nursing home at 14; she later built a 500-student senior care movement

Illinois woman allegedly hid mothers body in freezer, stole $21,402 in benefits

Asiad 2026: Gold rush for India! Archers win 3 golds, shooters 1 on Day 11

India win four golds on Day 11 of Asian Games 2026, sweeping compound archery team titles, securing an Olympic quota and setting an Asian record

Online Instruments Co-founders Shivanand Mahashetti and Dr. Mahesh Bellad Honoured at SIBA 2026

Mr. Shivanand Mahashetti, Managing Director, and Dr. Mahesh Bellad, Chairperson and Whole-time Director of Online Instruments (India) Limited, we

Flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv Makes Emergency Landing Amid Violent Dispute Between Pilots

A FlyDubai flight had to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia due to a violent altercation between pilots, leaving passengers shaken but unh

Copper futures in consolidation phase

Traders can buy on a break-out of 1,432

Kavin caste killing case: Madras High Court quashes charge sheet against parents of prime accused Surjith

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court rules that the evidence cited to link them to the murder and to alleged caste-based offenses was insuf

23 years after invasion, U.S. leaves Iraq; stays in Iran

The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 was its second target in its war on terror. But its war against Iran now has made it increasingly difficult for

How Axis Bank Foundation

Axis Bank Foundations Sustainable Livelihood Programme empowers rural households across India through diversified income models, water security,

India's monsoon deficit widens to 12%; El Nino strengthens, positive IOD offers some relief: Report

El Nino conditions have strengthened further, raising concerns over India's monsoon rainfall, even as a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) may pa

Gandak floods Bihars West Champaran as three embankments breach, creates panic among residents

The Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, and Sone rivers are in spate, with rising water levels posing a threat to Bihars border districts

Asian Games: India sweep compound archery golds

India Secures Squash Medal and Archery Gold in Thrilling Asian Games Campaign

Indias sporting contingent delivered a stellar masterclass on Wednesday, securing a guaranteed squash medal alongside a golden triumph in archery

Tukaram Mundhe Seeks Evidence on Extortion Charges Against FDA Officials

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says no complaint received so far against FDA officials

India bloc meeting: Kharge bats for pre-SIR electoral roll for future polls; voting through ballots instead of EVMs

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge advocates pre-SIR rolls and ballot voting as part of the INDIA blocs push for transparency, accountability,

Keralam bypoll results a strong indicator that CPI(M) has not lost its ground: A. Vijayaraghavan

CPI(M) Polit Bureau member says the electorate has responded against UDF government at the first opportunity after it came to power

DeepSeek Partners With Huawei To Develop Chip Programming Tools, Reducing Reliance on Nvidia

DeepSeek said it was open-sourcing programming infrastructure for Huawei's Ascend platform, including compute and communication libraries

Anupam Kher says how a Surat woman who moved to Canada 40 years ago and now drives vans; Watch her inspiring journey

Mamta Ben, a spirited woman from Surat, India, made a bold move to Canada nearly forty years ago. Now, she proudly maneuvers vans and large truck

Indian sailor among five killed, another injured as Somali forces retake hijacked tanker

Puntland Maritime Police Force says three Pakistanis, one Indian and one Myanmar national were killed before it retook the Palau-flagged tanker M

No seat belt on bikes, no helmet in cars: Odishas bizarre traffic fines

CAG finds 2,988 two-wheelers were fined for not wearing seat belts, while 4,786 three- and four-wheelers get challan for not having helmets on th

India In Talks With China On Xinjiang Air Corridor To Bypass Pakistan Airspace Restrictions

Cabinet likely to raise wheat MSP by 25 to 2,610 per quintal for 2027-28

The Union Cabinet is likely to have approved a Rs 25 per quintal increase in the minimum support price (MSP) of wheat, taking it to Rs 2,610 per

Saudi Arabia denies talks with Netanyahu in UAE: official

No official meetings. No talks. Nothing whatsoever. Our stance on Israel remains unchanged, a Saudi official said

Why Not Hand All Investigations To CBI? Supreme Court Raps UP Police

The matter relates to an investigation where the police registered an FIR against an unknown person regarding a motorcyclist, even though the com

MCA Student Commits Suicide in Greater Noida After Month of Online Studies

A first-year MCA student in Greater Noida has tragically taken his own life. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

20 African wild dogs return to Zimbabwe park after decades as its ecosystem is restored

INDIA bloc announces 'Save Democracy' marches from Oct 2; Rahul Gandhi says 'democracy is bigger than any individual'

Opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc will march to the Election Commission on October 6 to raise concerns. They aim to discuss the revision of

Maharashtra FDA Tightens Infant Nutrition Food Norms

Maharashtra FDA says no to advertising of formula milk and infant foods through free samples, gifts or influencer promotion

Rajinikanths iconic Raghavendra Mandapam to be demolished

Raghavendra Mandapam, the beloved venue of superstar Rajinikanth in Kodambakkam, is set for demolition, paving the way for a new three-star hotel

Wadhwa Group starts IPO process via confidential filing with Sebi

The Mumbai-based developer has prefiled its DRHP with Sebi as it moves towards a potential listing amid record capital inflows into Indian real e

Explained: How US Controls Iraq's Oil Revenues

Oil is Iraq's most important revenue source, making up about 90% of the state budget. This gives Washington significant sway over the country's e

Corporate credit profile remains strong in H1 despite West Asia war: Ind Ra

Indian companies' credit profile -- a detailed account of a business's borrowing history, financial health, and repayment reliability-- remained

ED arrests Vatika Group promoters in 154 crore money laundering case

Vatika Group's Chairman and MD Anil Bhalla and promoter Gautam Bhalla were arrested on Tuesday under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Launde

Video: Speeding Crane Runs Over Scooter, Rider Dies, Driver Flees From Spot

The collision caused immediate injuries as the heavy rear wheel of the crane ran directly over the victim's head.

Mumbai sees strongest September property registrations in over 14 years

Registrations rose 5 per cent year-on-year, while stamp duty collections fell 5 per cent to 1,227 crore as the transaction mix shifted during the

Pilot Attempts to Crash Flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Passengers Intervene

A pilots attempted crash of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was thwarted by passengers and crew, leading to a dramatic landing in Saudi Arabia. P

In Flood-Hit Nepal, Teachers Mourn Students Who Never Returned

At the Neelakantha Secondary School in hard-hit Rasuwa district, a teacher marked red circles beside the names of children missing since the Augu

Adroit Industries shares make strong debut, jump 86.5%

Adroit Industries' 151-crore issue had a price band of 126-134 per share

LPU protest: High Court seeks status report from Punjab govt.

Additional Solicitor Advocate General Satyapal Jain said it was important to identify those behind spreading the misleading information on campus

Supreme Court rules out blanket ban on fireworks in Delhi; bats for time-bound use during Diwali

The Supreme Court has said that it would permit the controlled use of firecrackers for Diwali celebrations this year. The court proposed specific

She bought a $3.99 vase, and sold it for $107,100

Boeing to build US Navys sixth-gen F/A-XX fighter as India steps up its own plans

Boeing has been selected by the US Navy to design the F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter jet. India is engaging with both the Global Combat Air Prog

CMRL-Exalogic payoff case: Kerala HC reserves order on plea seeking FIR against Pinarayi, daughter Veena, Riyas

Justice A. Badharudeen reviews information passed by ED to State Police Chief and observes orally that question of whether to conduct a prelimina

ED arrests Vatika Group CMD, promoter in PMLA case

Between 2010 and 2012, seven purchaser entities paid 260 crore upfront to Vatika Limited as the entire sale consideration for residential plots i

Assam Government Denies Reports of Restrictions on School Visits by Parents and Public

The Assam government refutes claims of restrictions on public access to schools, emphasizing that parents are welcome without any barriers. Assam

INDIA bloc to hold 'Save Democracy' march from October 2-8, demands elections through ballot papers

The INDIA bloc on Wednesday announced a series of programmes to protest against the Election Commission over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of

IDSFFK 2026: Ameya Gore on his documentary Going Solo and pushing the boundaries of sports documentaries

The documentary, produced by Sharib Khan and Vikas Kumar, follows women cyclists Gareema Shankar and Renu Singhi, on their journey to the London-

Indian Among 5 Crew Members Killed On Hijacked Tanker Off Somalia Coast

Three Pakistani crew members and one Indian national were also wounded, the report said.

Opinion: Opinion | Why Does Trump Want To Sell Arms To A US 'Adversary'? Inside His Strange Bargain

Trump's aides maintain that no such offer had been made. But the story points to a larger strategy

Assam to Establish Fourth Agricultural College in Barak Valley

Assams new agricultural college in Barak Valley aims to enhance education and research in farming for local youth. Assam to Establish Fourth Agri

Mumbai: Abhijeet Dipke Announces Jail Bharo Andolan On October 2

Dipke alleged that the dictatorship of the Election Commission was a matter of concern and claimed that collective efforts were needed to bring c

'Save Democracy March' announced: INDIA bloc projects unity amid SIR row