Top News

TTD to provide 2 lakh insurance cover to every pilgrim visiting Tirumala

The scheme will be Aadhaar-based and provided online, as the government outlines plans to develop Tirumala as a sacred pilgrimage centre

PM has decided to prostrate before Trump: LoP

World Bank names Michael Kremer chief economist

Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 67

Houthis grow stronger despite years of US, Saudi airstrikes

Cairo: At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out puni

No Idol Immersion in Yamuna, Other Water Bodies: DPCC

The DPCC said idol immersion contributes to silting and deterioration of water quality, including changes in conductivity, biochemical oxygen dem

Rahul Gandhi Demands Rollback Of UPI Fee

Congress leader accuses government of imposing UPI charges and yielding to US pressure

Gurugram hit-and-run: Bainsla, cousin sent to 2 days' police remand

Meanwhile, defence counsel Lalit Bindal argued that Mr. Bainsla had already been in police custody for 24 hours, during which time the scene coul

Abhimanyu murder case in Keralam: court reserves order on plea by accused for in-camera trial

Trial scheduled to commence on October 15, 2026. Accused also seek restrictions on entry of media personnel and the public to the court hall duri

Trump wanted Canada closer to America; Ottawa is now flirting with the EU instead

Donald Trumps tariffs and 51st state rhetoric have coincided with Canada accelerating efforts to diversify away from its heavy dependence on the

Apple To Launch iPhone 18 and 15 More Products Soon

The technology giant is poised to update several of its most important products, including lower-end iPhones

Delhi Chief Minister Unveils Finisher Medal for 2026 Half Marathon

Delhis CM Rekha Gupta introduces the finisher medal for the 2026 Half Marathon, celebrating health and community spirit. Delhi Chief Minister Unv

Markets rebound on value buying; Sensex climbs nearly 333 pts, Nifty ends above 23,200

Mumbai, Sep 16 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday on value buying after falling sharply in the previous sessi

US Pressure Mounts, Modi Surrenders: Congress on Russia Sanctions Bill

Kharge's remarks came after the US House of Representatives voted to advance a bill that would authorise President Donald Trump to impose 100 per

Union Cabinet Approves EPFO Wage Ceiling Hike to Rs 25,000

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Ministry of Labour & Employments proposal to increase the mandatory

CM Revanth invites Singapore firms to invest in Telangana

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, September 16, invited companies from Singapore to invest in Telangana. Reddy made the pro

Only 2 Vande Mataram Stanzas at Govt Event, Karnataka BJP MLA Walks Out

As the national song stopped after reciting two paragraphs, the MLA demanded that the full song be played but the administration went by state go

Indian Stock Market Recovers with Gains as Sensex Rises by 333 Points

The Indian stock market bounced back with significant gains as Sensex surged 333 points ahead of the Feds policy meeting. Indian Stock Market Rec

Rupee loses 7 paise to settle at 95.95 against US dollar

Mumbai, Sep 16 (PTI) The rupee stayed weak for the seventh consecutive session, declining 7 paise to 95.95 (provisional) against the US dollar on

Can high prolactin be linked to repeated pregnancy loss or PMOS?

For women experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss or difficulty conceiving, prolactin testing is a reasonable part of a comprehensive hormonal eval

Indian worker in Israel loses leg in construction accident

Jerusalem: A 31-year-old Indian worker from Rajasthan lost his left leg in a construction site accident in Jerusalem after tiles being lifted by

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thai sentenced to 25 years for war crimes in The Hague

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci received a 25-year prison sentence for war crimes. He was found guilty of murder and torture during the 1990

Centre Declares Shahzad Bhatti Network A Terrorist Organisation

Pakistan-based group accused of arms, explosives and narcotics smuggling

India and the U.S. Showcase M-777 Howitzer in Joint Military Exercise

India and the U.S. conduct joint military exercises featuring the M-777 howitzer, enhancing cooperation between their armed forces. India and the

Journalist Satyam Verma's bail plea in Noida workers protest case: What is the principle of parity in bail cases? | Explained

Can an accused seek bail simply because a co-accused has already been granted relief? How do courts assess the individual role and circumstances

UPI MDR above Rs 2,000 to attract 18% GST, merchants can claim input tax credit

UPI payments to merchants above two thousand rupees will attract a zero point four percent merchant discount rate. Merchants will pay eighteen pe

Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex gains 333 points, Nifty rises 99 points; FMCG, PSU banks outperform

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equity markets ended higher on Wednesday, tracking gains across regional markets, as expectations

Indian warship rammed by Pakistani vessel: How grey-zone tactics are entering the Arabian Sea

A Pakistani Navy ship collided with an Indian Navy vessel in the Northern Arabian Sea. The Indian Navy stated the Pakistani ship maneuvered unsaf

Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban For Indian Aircraft Till Oct 24

The extension came into effect at 10:45 am on Wednesday and will remain until 04:59 am on Oct 24, 2026

In 1990, a Vietnamese farmer hiding from storm found a 655-feet-high cave where clouds formed above an underground river while a collapsed roof let in sunlight that fed a 165-feet tall forest

A Vietnamese farmer stumbled onto Hang Son Doong in 1990 while sheltering from a storm, though the cave's true scale was only confirmed after Bri

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Complainant gets final chance to argue, next hearing on Sept 21

Sultanpur (UP, Sep 16 (PTI) A court here on Wednesday gave the complainant in a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a final oppo

'World is right to be afraid of this': Sam Altman sounds alarm on AI dangers at Dreamforce 2026

Madurai before the Kumbabhishekam: A locals guide

Ahead of the Meenakshi temples 2026 kumbabhishekam, take a deeper dive into Madurais food, crafts and history discover the Saurashtrian heritage

'Deeply concerned': India condemns Houthi drone attack near Mecca

Indian Womens Kabaddi Team Aims for Gold at 2026 Asian Games

The Indian womens kabaddi team, led by captain Pushpa Rana, is poised to defend its gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Indian Womens Ka

Srijana Meets Coimbatore Team on Rainwater Harvesting, Waterlogging

The CMC is studying the applicability of such approaches at suitable locations in Cyberabad, keeping local conditions and requirements in view

Tanker El Gaia hit in Strait of Hormuz with 25 crew members on board, including 14 Indians

India says Omani authorities are helping locate an Indian crew member missing after tanker MT El Gaia was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Ho

Word of the Day: Impasse meaning, origin, story and how to use it

Word of the Day: Impasse explains the meaning, origin and usage of the word, which describes a deadlock or situation where progress becomes impos

Trump Administration Hits South Africa With New Sanctions Over Alleged Discrimination Against Whites

The South African government has strongly rejected U.S. allegations of discrimination against whites

CM Majhi Inaugurates Doppler Weather Radar Station in Sambalpur

In a major leap forward for meteorological accuracy and disaster preparedness, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated a state-of-th

EPFO Mandatory Wage Ceiling Raised from Rs 15000 to Rs 25000

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an increase in the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (E

Slain US activist Charlie Kirks family makes explosive security allegations

CJP to Launch 'Adivasi School Thik Karo' Drive from Gadchiroli on Sep 17: Dipke

Addressing a press conference here, Dipke said the campaign is aimed at drawing the government's attention towards the problems and discriminatio

Pak vessel PNS Hunain collides with Navy ship: All about Yarmook-class corvette

Telangana DGP urges IPS officers to withdraw promotion appeals

Hyderabad: Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) CV Anand on Wednesday, September 16, urged Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to withdraw

His kerosene stove pump broke and he went hungry, then this UP mechanic invented a pumpless stove

Uttar Pradesh mechanic Sameerul Hasan Liyaqati, popularly known as Lalla Mistri, developed a pumpless kerosene stove after a broken air pump once

Samay Raina adds final touches to India's Got Latent 2 episode 7 from Switzerland; know its release date

Samay Raina's India's Got Latent has drawn attention since it returned for its second season. This time, the comedy talent show is releasing simu

KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Ltd leads losers in 'A' group

PNC Infratech Ltd, Hatsun Agro Product Ltd, Premier Energies Ltd and Azad Engineering Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today

Pranav Constructions Ltd leads losers in 'B' group

Mangalam Seeds Ltd, Ladderup Finance Ltd, Usha Martin Education & Solutions Ltd and Shiva Global Agro Industries Ltd are among the other losers i

Indices snap 2-day losses; FMCG shares rally

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex jumped 332.63 points or 0.45% to 74,336.45. The Nifty 50 index added 99

Gold mine collapses in Sudan: At least 60 workers killed, many more feared trapped

A catastrophic collapse at a gold mine in Sudan's West Kordofan region has resulted in the tragic loss of at least sixty lives, with many others

Indian Government Raises EPFO Salary Cap to Enhance Employee Benefits

The Indian Cabinet has approved an increase in the EPFO salary cap from 15,000 to 25,000, benefiting millions of employees. Indian Government Rai

Following Me On The Streets Wasnt Enough?: CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Shares Screenshot On Delhi Police X Follow

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has sparked a buzz on social media after sharing a screenshot that appears to show the offici

'They laughed us out of the room': In 2000, Netflix founders wanted to sell the company to Blockbuster for $50 million. Today, it is worth hundreds of billions of dollars

In the year 2000, Blockbuster famously spurned a $50 million deal from Netflix, a fledgling company struggling for survival. Fast forward to toda

PM has decided to prostrate before Trump: Rahul on

New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to prostrate before US President Donald Trump and give a huge amount of money to

UK inflation rises to 5-month high, further pressuring Bank of England to raise rates this year

United Kingdom inflation reached a five-month peak in August, driven by fuel prices. This increase moves inflation further from the Bank of Engla

Fish unseen by scientists for 40 years rediscovered in Papua New Guinea

Forget robots: Scientists turn cockroaches into cyborg first responders that could save lives

Pakistan's PNS Hunain suffers damage after collision with Indian Navy warship, returns to port: Source

The Pakistani Navy warship involved in a collision with an Indian Navy frontline vessel in the North Arabian Sea has been identified as PNS Hunai

Govt orders cab aggregators to stop advance tipping before ride booking

The government has ordered cab aggregators to stop providing advance tipping options even before booking a ride as the practice is misleading and

Samir Joshi Sentenced to Over Three Years for LIC Fake Check Money Laundering Case

Samir Joshi receives a 3.5-year prison sentence for money laundering linked to fake LIC checks, as ordered by a special court in Lucknow. Samir J

Govt raises EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 per month from Rs 15,000

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to raise the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisat

Hyderabad: 5 girls leave school to see Ganesh pandals, traced

Hyderabad:Five girls studying at a government school in Vijayanagar Colony here left the premises without permission on Wednesday, September 16,

Jio offers free Canva Pro subscription for a year with Rs 349 recharge: Know benefits

Jio, a leading telecom player in India, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a solid offer: eligible users get Canva Pro or Canva Pro Lite fo

Indian cheesemakers come together in Chennai to champion the countrys artisanal cheese

From Kashmir to Bengal, Uttarakhand to Maharashtra, artisanal cheesemakers of the country gather at The Farm in Chennai for the first event of th

India Funds New Emergency Unit at Mannar Hospital in Sri Lanka

A new two-story emergency unit at Mannars District General Hospital is funded by India, enhancing healthcare in Sri Lanka. India Funds New Emerge

Activist Amitabh Thakur seeks disclosure of Ram Temple Trust CEO selection records

In my letter to the Trust dated September 16, I specifically requested the Trust to make available the approved list of the final 16 candidates a

Why is the quality of research produced in India under scrutiny?

Tata Sons IPO order backs tycoon Shapoor Mistry's long-running ask

The RBI's decision came months after reclusive billionaire Shapoor Mistry published an open letter to the regulator seeking a listing of Tata Son

Government Lowers Entry Barrier for Small Exporters, Exempts Shipments Up To Rs 3 Lakh From RCMC Requirement

Telangana Plans 4 Bus Terminals On Hyderabad Outskirts To Ease City Traffic

Govt tells cab aggregators to stop advance tipping before rides, calls practice misleading and unfair

Due to concerns over misleading practices, the government has mandated that cab aggregators remove the option for advance tipping. Authorities ha

Govt raises EPFO wage ceiling to 25,000; 5.1 mn more workers to be covered

The proposal is expected to bring more than 5.1 million additional employees under mandatory EPFO coverage

Indian envoy meets Nepal's foreign minister, discusses bilateral ties

India's outgoing Ambassador Naveen Srivastava met Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal. He conveyed appreciation for strengthening multifaceted

India calls Pakistans 7-million bounty on Masood Azhar a gimmick

India has dismissed Pakistans fresh 7-million bounty announcement for information on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a gimmick. MEA spokes

Puducherry government reiterates demand for a Madras High Court bench in UT

Home Minister A. Namassivayam submitted a memorandum to Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal when he met him in New Delhi on Tuesday

RJD Legislator Criticizes NDA Government Over UPI Charges and Economic Issues

RJDs Bhai Virendra slams NDA government for economic mismanagement and calls for youth action against rising inflation and unemployment. RJD Legi

IMD Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Odisha as Cyclonic System Approaches

Weather conditions across Odisha are set to turn inclement over the coming days as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) tracks a newly forme

Rahul Gandhi Demands Immediate Rollback of

Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has demanded an immediate rollback of what he termed the UPI taxa framework introduci

RJD Legislator Criticizes NDA Government Over UPI Charges

RJDs Bhai Virendra slams the NDA government, accusing it of emptying the publics pockets and failing to address key issues like inflation and une

Aryna Sabalenka handed hefty fine by USTA after racket abuse during US Open final

Aryna Sabalenka has been handed a $7,500 (Rs. 19 lakhs) fine by the United States Tennis Association following her conduct during the US Open fin

India's MBA presence triples since 2020, but top IIMs slip in QS rankings

India has 19 institutions in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2027, but IIM Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Calcutta fell as global peers gained on ROI and al

BIS Hikes Gold Hallmarking Fees to Rs 75 Ahead of Festive Season

The increase has been notified through the BIS (Hallmarking) Amendment Regulations, 2026, dated September 14, 2026.

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (September 16, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, September 16, 2026.

GHMC cancels building permission in Guttala Begumpet over fake LRS document

Home Ministry declares Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under UAPA

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday designated the Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (

Gender Parity Still 120 Years Away: World Economic Forum

Among 97 economies that have been tracked consistently since 2006, the gender parity score increased by 5.2 percentage points, from 64.2 per cent

Gujarat ATS Arrests Congress Leaders Son in Fake Passport Case

The Gujarat ATS has arrested Harikesh Patel, son of Congress leader Geetaben Patel, for allegedly obtaining a fake passport. Gujarat ATS Arrests

Reclaiming porombokke: Who gets to shape the commons?

Join a diverse group of practitioners and community voices in Chennai to explore porombokke the shared spaces, knowledge and cultural resources

Asian Games 2026: Philippines tennis body seeks WTA exemption as Eala skips China Open for Asian Games

In an effort to enable Alexandra Eala to participate in the Asian Games, the Philippines Tennis Association is seeking a WTA exemption. The Asian