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Rules of engagement | Piyush Pandey in conversation with Prahlad Kakar on his memoir, Adman Madman: Unapologetically Prahlad

Adman and filmmaker Prahlad Kakar known for his campaigns for Pepsi, Maggi and Britannia on his new memoir, Adman Madman: Unapologetically Prah

Why does male contraception still lag so far behind?

Contraceptive choice forms part of ones reproductive agency. A safe male pill or long-acting reversible method would add, not subtract, choices.

How Trumps diesel ban threat is making US exports more profitable

Europe is desperate for diesel after the Iran war led to a swath of lost supply and attacks on Russian oil refineries by Ukraine added to tightne

Import duty cut on edible oils ahead of festivals | Explained

Edible oilseeds farmers view the step as an attack on their livelihood; they fear that this decision is a prelude to the proposed signing of a tr

Asian Games 2026: Full list of India's medal winners; updated medal tally

Check full list of India's medal winners across events in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya here

CNN left off Air Force One for Trumps upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction

The news organisation was replaced by Real America's Voice News, a conservative outlet

Hardik Pandya suffers fresh shin injury, out of New Zealand series

Hardik's latest scan reports have revealed an injury to his right shin. He has been advised complete rest for a period of two week, a BCCI source

I will be happy as long as winners from non-cricket sports are also celebrated: Saina Nehwal

Even for the trailblazing shuttler, getting into the limelight was tough in a cricket-mad country. In a free-wheeling chat, the Olympic and World

Trump shares Pak PM's UN speech thanking him for 'intervention' in 2025

US President Donald Trump has shared on social media a video clip of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's speech at the United Nations, where

Modi and the third-year trough

On the positive side, politically, Mr Modi has no internal challenge. His party, allies, and the Cabinet are cohesive

Asian Games: India Win Team Silver in Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Event

World number 18 Ashi, who was dong well at one stage of the qualification, however ended with 585

Light Rain and Strong Winds Expected in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal may experience light rain and strong winds until Tuesday, according to the regional meteorological center. L

Malla Reddy May Join BJP? Photo Shared by Ramchander Rao Fuels Buzz

Medchal MLA Malla Reddys appearance alongside BJP leaders has triggered fresh speculation over his possible move to the saffron party.

Traffic curbs continue in Hyderabad as Ganesh immersion still underway

Hyderabad: Traffic restrictions will continue in Hyderabad on Saturday, September 26, as the Ganesh idol immersion remains underway, with numerou

Controversy Surrounds Riti Tiwari as Ekam Bawa Denies Her Claims

Riti Tiwari faces backlash on Bigg Boss 20, with Ekam Bawa refuting her claims about her finances and behavior. Controversy Surrounds Riti Tiwari

Rain returns to Delhi despite monsoon withdrawal; UP, 7 states on alert

A depression over Chhattisgarh is moving towards southeastern Uttar Pradesh, triggering heavy rain and thunderstorms across north and central Ind

September 25 box office report: The Paradise leads, The Vvaan, Endgame Encore, Dorothy see modest start

The box office saw a mix of new releases and films in different stages of their theatrical runs on September 25. Nani's The Paradise was on Day 2

Arizona Immigration Enforcement Operation Leads to 379 Arrests

A week-long immigration enforcement operation in Arizona results in 379 arrests, addressing illegal entry and trafficking issues. Arizona Immigra

India Secures Silver in Womens 50m Rifle 3 Position Team Event at Asian Games

India wins silver in the womens 50m rifle 3 position team event at the Asian Games, with Tilottama and Vidarsha advancing to the finals. India Se

Sawan Barwal scripts history by winning Asian Games silver, ends India's 44-year wait for a marathon medal

Sawan Barwal delivered a remarkable marathon run to win an unexpected silver for India at the Asian Games on Saturday, while also breaking his ow

Former Uttar Pradesh LoP Ram Govind Chaudhary dies at 73

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Trump shares Shehbaz speech thanking him for Operation Sindoor truce

Washington: US President Donald Trump has shared on social media a video clip of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifs speech at the United Nat

Attempted Abduction of Young Woman in Deoria Sparks Police Investigation

A young woman in Deoria narrowly escaped an abduction attempt, prompting police to launch an investigation into the incident. Attempted Abduction

Chennai corporation sets 25,000 fine for abandoning licenced pets

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 26 (IANS) Pet owners who abandon their licenced dogs or cats on roads or in public places will face a fine of 25,000

Crude oil price dips as traders weigh US-Iran Hormuz talks, supply risks

West Texas Intermediate futures trade below $94 a barrel

High credit-deposit ratio doesnt indicate funding vulnerability of banks: RBI Bulletin

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) A high credit-deposit (CD) ratio may not, by itself, indicate vulnerability in a banking system witnessin

Bill Giles was the mastermind behind the Philadelphia Phillies mascot Phillie Phanatic; heres how he helped shape the team's identity and legacy

Bill Giles, a visionary in sports management, was instrumental in transforming the Philadelphia Phillies' experience. Under his leadership as own

JSW Energy bags turbine-generator order for 1,600 MW Salboni Phase-II

JSW Energy's subsidiary JSW Thermal Energy has ordered two 800 MW turbine generators from Toshiba JSW Power Systems for Phase-II of the Salboni p

Balrampur Chini Mills gets Rs 75 crore BioE3 grant for PLA co-polymer R&D facility

Grant from BIRAC under the Department of Biotechnology's BioE3 initiative will support a 100 TPA pilot-scale R&D facility at the company's Kumbhi

Rainwater Enters KGH Ayurveda Drug Store

KGH administrator and deputy collector B.V. Ramana acknowledged that rainwater had entered the Ayurveda department during the heavy showers.

Aban Offshore reports consolidated net profit of Rs 83.72 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 44.43% to Rs 165.26 crore

Wamiqa Gabbi recalls being skeptical about playing 50-year-old Jyoti in Prahaar, Rajkummar Rao put on weight for role

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Actors Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi recently opened up about their initial apprehensions about stepping in

India and Gulf Nations Reaffirm Commitment to Maritime Freedom and Ship Safety

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council reiterate their commitment to maritime freedom and the safety of commercial vessels amid regional tensions

Siddhu Jonnalagadda interview: The humour in Jack will not dilute its crux

As Jack gears up for release, actor Siddhu Jonnalagadda discusses his career post the Tillu films, the funny guy image, and his writing process

Modi, Yunus set aside differences to hold talks on minorities, boundary tensions, and Hasina

Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has spoken about Sheikh Hasina, Ganges and Teesta Water Treaty among others, in the 40 minute meeting

Indias FY27 Borrowing Target Cut To Rs 15.99 Lakh Crore; Rs 7.86 Lakh Crore Planned For H2

Animesh Kujur reaches 200m semifinals at Asian Games 2026

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India, Chile to start talks for comprehensive trade pact: PM

Worlds biggest copper producer CODELCO signs deal with Hindustan Copper Ltd that could reduce Chiles dependence on Chinese market; India, Chile a

Sylvester Stallone: Rhinestone is my favorite film Ive ever done besides Rocky

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone has called the musical Rhinestone one of his favourite films after Rocky,

Trump rejects Iran ceasefire, expects renewed bombing after midterms

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected Irans proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and is likely

From aerospace to acting, how Rekha Kudligi became the charming late bloomer of Kannada cinema

After decades of experience as a scientist and engineer, Rekha Kudligi took the plunge to pursue her passion for acting. Her switch has yielded p

Director Vishnu Varadhan on Nesippaya, returning to Tamil cinema and writing a contemporary love story

Director Vishnu Varadhan talks about his upcoming Aditi Shankar and Akash Murali starrer, Nesippaya, working with his long-time collaborator Yuva

Congo plane crash kills 14, including two senior military officials

The plane was returning to the capital city, Kinshasa, from southwestern Kikwit when it developed a technical fault and crashed in Kenge where ev

Mastering the market: Key rules for long-term wealth creation and trading

How discipline, patience and risk management build real market wealth

Avare Mela@25: A means to prevent food wastage turned into one of Bengalurus biggest food festivals

What started as a small event with four farmers has now grown into a massive event whose footfall was around around 4 lakh in the previous editio

Samsung workers protest: Minister says T.N. govt. not trying to curb rights

In a midnight crackdown, the police had arrested 10 members of the Samsung workers union; as the workers continued their protest on Wednesday mor

Bhagat Singh, Urdu and Revolution: Understanding His Multilingual World

Exploring Bhagat Singhs Urdu connection and the language, literature and ideas that shaped his revolutionary world.

Kharge pays tribute to Dr Manmohan Singh on birth anniversary; recalls economic reforms, legacy

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday remembered former Prime Minister late Dr Manmohan Singh

Attempt made to derail Kalindi Express by placing LPG cylinder on tracks in Kanpur: Police

Soon after receiving information about the incident around 8.20 a.m. on September 8, senior officials rushed to the site and launched an investig

Attempt made to derail Kalindi Express by placing LPG cylinder on tracks in Kanpur: Police

Soon after receiving information about the incident around 8.20 a.m. on September 8, senior officials rushed to the site and launched an investig

Opposition indulging in negative politics, misusing Parliament, says PM Modi

Urging Opposition leaders towards constructive work, Modi says rival parties tried to muffle his own voice without remorse in the previous Parlia

Leaders Pay Tribute to Guru Amar Das on Jyoti-Jot Day

On Jyoti-Jot Day, leaders including Om Birla and Amit Shah honor Guru Amar Das, celebrating his legacy of equality and service. Leaders Pay Tribu

Kalidas Jayaram and Dushara Vijayan interview on Raayan: Dhanushs energy as a director is crazy

The actors speak about how actor-turned-filmmaker Dhanush extracted performances out of them, and on choosing characters that can create an impac

US seeks to expand passport records access for voter citizenship checks

The State Department proposal would expand access to passport records for state and local officials and potentially some nonprofits to verify vot

Wangchuk compares Ladakh situation with Tibet; CTA calls it 'misplaced, inaccurate'

India, EDF discuss deployment of French EPR nuclear technology, pumped hydro projects

Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal met EDF Chairman and CEO Bernard Fontana to discuss deploying the French utilitys EPR nuclear reactor technology i

ECI to hold special camps in Delhi on Sept 27 after 1.2 lakh Form-6s

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Chakali Ilammas Struggle an Inspiration: CM Revanth Reddy

Revanth Reddy said Chakali Ilamma fearlessly fought for the rights of oppressed sections and raised her voice for livelihood and self-respect.

22 U.S. States Oppose Proposed $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visa Applications

A coalition of 22 attorneys general challenges a proposed $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, citing concerns over workforce shortages. 22 U

Tax fraud could cost US more than $300 billion annually, GAO finds

The Government Accountability Office estimated annual federal tax fraud losses at $116 billion-$304 billion, based on data from 2018 through 2024

OpenAI works to understand full scope of agent activity as user data leak emerges

OpenAI said that its models accessed information from the websites of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Census Bureau duri

Trump administration seeks sweeping changes at UN

Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) The Trump administration wants sweeping changes at the United Nations, but its spokesman did not say

India to keep taxation out of bilateral investment treaty framework; Cabinet note ready

India will keep taxation outside the framework of bilateral investment treaties, with a revised model BIT expected to be considered by the Cabine

OpenAI's models accessed US govt websites including US census and SEC data

The company said its models accessed publicly available data from Census and SEC websites as it investigates incidents involving AI systems bypas

Asian Games 2026: Yashaswini Ghorpade bows out after battling world No. 3 Miwa Harimoto

Digital Desk | Toyota, Sep 26 (IANS) Indias Yashaswini Ghorpades womens singles campaign at the Asian Games 2026 came to an end in the third roun

India Steps Up Reusable Launch Vehicle Push With Rs 200 Crore Government Support For Space Startup Agnikuls Agnibaan RLV

Protests Erupt Outside UN as Pakistani PM Shahbaz Sharif Addresses Assembly

Baloch and Pashtun activists protest outside the UN during PM Shahbaz Sharifs speech, highlighting human rights abuses in Pakistan. Protests Erup

MDS School Wins Double Team Title in District-Level Lawn Tennis Championship

Udaipur: Players from MDS School delivered an impressive performance at the 70th District-Level Lawn Tennis Championship for the Under-14 and Und

Meenakshi Seshadri relives evergreen song Baali Umar Ne Mera Haal Woh Kiya from Awaargi

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Actress Meenakshi Seshadri reminisced about her film Awaargi and its iconic track Baali Umar Ne Mera Haal Wo

Two Bangladeshi nationals caught with fake Aadhaar cards in Guwahati

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Awareness Programme on My Bharat and Viksit Bharat Quiz Held at Sai Tirupati University

Udaipur: An awareness and training programme on registration on the My Bharat portal and participation in the Viksit Bharat Quiz was organised fo

Amarinder says BJP didn't seek his views on Punjab; AAP calls him 'opportunistic'

Captain Amarinder Singh has expressed disappointment at not being included in discussions regarding Punjab's political direction. With over sixty

Pacific University Student Nishant Nagda Selected for Indian Lacrosse Team

Udaipur: Nishant Nagda, a first-year B.Sc. student at Pacific College of Basic and Applied Science, PAHER University, Udaipur, has been selected

Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing nuclear weapons, US assessment warns

Leaders Pay Homage to Ancestors as Pitru Paksha Begins

Leaders across India honor their ancestors as Pitru Paksha begins, expressing gratitude and respect through rituals and social media. Leaders Pay

Light rain forecast in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal; gusty winds likely

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 26 (IANS) Parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal may receive rain through Tuesday, with thunderstorms and gusty

India, Australia working on comprehensive economic pact, bilateral investment treaty: Piyush Goyal

India and Australia are working towards a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement and a Bilateral Investment Treaty to deepen trade and inve

Sabre-rattling Shebaz Sharif stammers out threat to India

Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) In a sabre-rattling speech, Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif stammered out a threat

Three Youths Held With Ganja-Laced Chocolates on Howrah-Chennai Mail

During the searches, police found three packets of ganja-laced chocolates in each of their luggage bags.

IMF Reports AI Could Boost Productivity by Up to 3.8%

A new IMF report reveals AI could enhance productivity by 3.8%, with significant implications for skilled labor markets. IMF Reports AI Could Boo

PM Modi surprises youth at Bhajan Clubbing event in Delhi

The gathering saw young people and other attendees immerse themselves in devotional songs, describing the evening as memorable and refreshing. Th

Italy vs Ukraine in Billie Jean King Cup second semi-final, watch live action on VETO OTT

The second semi-final of the Billie Jean King Cup 2026 is set to bring Italy and Ukraine face to face on September 26, with a place in the final

Iran awaits US response on Strait of Hormuz plan after Trump reportedly rejects deal

Iran awaited a US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt fighting across the Middle East, after the Wall Street Journal

Telangana Braces for Rising Temperatures From Today

Hyderabad may also remain largely dry, though isolated rain or a brief thunderstorm can be expected in some parts of the city.

Delhi-NCR wakes up to pleasant weather as rain, thunderstorms likely over next three days

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Delhi-NCR woke up to pleasant weather and cool winds on Saturday, with light to moderate rainfall expecte

Punjab Reports 32 Instances of Stubble Burning, Investigations Underway

Punjab has reported 32 cases of stubble burning, with investigations confirming incidents and environmental penalties issued. Punjab Reports 32 I

India to consult industry on trade secrets law, whistleblower safeguards and contract enforcement

India is revisiting a proposed trade secrets law and will soon consult industry and startups on whistleblower safeguards, contract enforcement an

The Sacred Significance of Punpun Ghat: A Gateway to Ancestors Salvation

Explore the spiritual importance of Punpun Ghat, a key site for ancestral rites before Gaya. The Sacred Significance of Punpun Ghat: A Gateway to

Trump rejects Iran's 7 day ceasefire proposal, plans to resume bombing Iran after US midterms: Reports

In a development that will escalate the West Asia crisis further, Wall Street Journal on Saturday reported that President Trump has rejected Iran

Indian Railways to run 102 special trains for Dussehra and Diwali

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