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Coach Explains Controversial Loss of Suchika Tariyaal in MMA Semifinals

Coach Nikhil Kunder discusses the reasons behind Suchika Tariyaals controversial MMA semifinal loss at the Asian Games. Coach Explains Controvers

Samvardhana Motherson's arm gets nod to acquire 50.1% in Rotary for 500 cr

Samvardhana Motherson Adsys Tech Ltd (SMAST), a subsidiary of auto components manufacturer Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd, will acquire

BLS International names former Estonia President Ilves strategic advisor

Toomas Hendrik Ilves joins BLS International as global strategic advisor, following the recent appointment of former Australian Prime Minister Sc

HMWSSB urges Hyderabad residents to use water more judiciously

Hyderabad: As El Nio tightens its grip across the globe, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) issued an urgent app

MMDR, Mahanadi, and Textbook Errors: Opposition Gears Up to Storm Odisha Assembly

As the Odisha Legislative Assembly prepares to commence its Monsoon Session, political tempers are running high following conflicting statements

Police Constable Commits Suicide During Video Call in Hyderabad

A police constable in Hyderabad took his own life during a video call with a woman, raising concerns over mental health among officers. Police Co

Minor girl harassed, dragged on road in Bihar's Jamui, video goes viral; 3 accused arrested

A massive controversy erupted in Bihar on Monday after a video had gone viral showing three men allegedly harassing two minors, a boy and a girl,

CPRI Recruitment 2026: Applications Open for 110 Positions Including Engineering Officers

The Central Power Research Institute in Bengaluru has announced 110 job openings, inviting applications until October 12, 2026. CPRI Recruitment

Kerala plantation sector faces divergent fortunes amid climate, trade pressures

Higher prices for rubber and coffee offset by pressure on tea and cardamom, APK Chairman says

Chinese President Xi Jinping to Meet with Donald Trump During U.S. Visit

Xi Jinpings three-day visit to the U.S. includes key discussions with Trump on trade, technology, and Taiwan tensions. Chinese President Xi Jinpi

17-year-old Naga youth shot dead in Manipur, say police

More than 40 people have been killed since clashes broke out between Naga and Kuki communities in February, officials said

Renowned Bengali Actress Mithu Mukherjee Passes Away at 71

Celebrated Bengali actress Mithu Mukherjee dies at 71 after a long battle with cancer, leaving a significant legacy in Indian cinema. Renowned Be

Hyderabad mosques covered ahead of Ganesh procession 2026

Hyderabad: Mosques located along the Ganesh procession routes in Hyderabad have been covered with large cloth sheets ahead of the Ganesh processi

Bihar harassment video triggers outrage, 7 accused identified

Patna: Police in Bihars Jamui district on Monday, September 21, said they were tracking down those allegedly involved in the harassment of a boy

Asiad 2026 Sept 22 schedule, India medal-event timings, live streaming

India's women's cricket team will look to defend their Asian Games gold medal as they take on Sri Lanka in the final from 10:30 am IST

Vedaant Madhavan Makes Asian Games Debut As India Miss 4x200m Freestyle Final

Actor R Madhavans son Vedaant Madhavan made his Asian Games debut on Monday as part of Indias mens 4x200m freestyle relay team at the Aichi-Nagoy

Rupee ends at 95.81 in subdued trade, forward premiums ease

As oil prices retreat and foreign investment flows support the local currency, the Indian rupee shows slight resilience amid ongoing importer dem

Conservancy workers in Erode boycott work alleging ill-treatment

The workers attached to Wards 20, 21, and 29 alleged that a health inspector had treated them in an inhumane manner, causing them severe mental s

Buying under-construction property? Don't skimp on due diligence

Tie payments to project's progress; verify title, approvals and Rera disclosures

Gains must be fairly shared with workers for sustainable growth: CEA

India's economic growth can translate into meaningful transformation only when its gains are shared fairly between workers and corporates, Chief

Govt should retain zero-fee UPI for few more years: NITI Aayog's former VC

NITI Aayog's former vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar on Monday suggested the government to continue with zero-fee UPI transactions for at least a few mo

Watch: Supriya Shrinate hits back at BJP over Rahul Gandhi event mimicry row

Review of Shashi Tharoors The Sage Who Reimagined Hinduism

Tharoor offers an accessible account of Narayana Guru, but leaves the limits of his reformist approach underexplored

Nine killed, including family of seven, in Saudi road crash

Nine people, including seven members of the same family, were killed in a collision between two vehicles on the Al-Uqair-Al-Uyun road in Al-Ahsa

America has failed: IRGC says war not over, warns of prolonged conflict with US

UDF has no plans to revive Loka Kerala Sabha in LDF-era format: Satheesan

CM says discontinuing Loka Kerala Sabha is a political decision of UDF and that there has been no change in its position

$127 bn foreign currency deposit mobilisation boost to Indian banks: S&P

S&P Global Ratings on Monday said the USD 127 billion mobilised by Indian banks through a special deposit scheme to attract US dollars is a shot

India reacts to new US tariffs law as Russian oil remains key to energy sourcing

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khans three sisters arrested in Lahore

The Deputy Commissioner of Lahore on September 20, 2026 passed two separate orders, copies of which were seen by AFP, for the three sisters' 30-d

Government Analysing US Sanctions Bill On Russian Energy Buyers, Says Piyush Goyal As Tariffs Threaten India-US Trade Talks

Thailand changes visa-free rules: What the 30-day limit means for Indians

Following the reduction of Thailand's visa-exempt stay from 60 to 30 days, effective September 15, 2026, the existing work authorization framewor

Delhi Court sets aside Magistrate order refusing probe in Sonia Gandhis pre-citizenship electoral entry

The Judge said that the Magistrate, instead of considering the core aspect of whether the complaint disclosed commission of a cognisable offence,

Piyush Goyal Confirms India-New Zealand FTA Implementation Date As 20 October On Vijay Dashami

'Method to Disenfranchise Indians': Congress Brands SIR a 'Frankenstein Monster'

Most notices were issued for voter details not matching with the information in the last Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 2002.

Crude oil price: MCX futures fall on weak global cues, Brent crude at $102

Analysts say prices fell after participants offloaded their holdings amid weak demand in the spot market

Dreame Technology Launches Flagship X60 Ultra Complete Robot Vacuum in India, Redefining Whole-Home Cleaning with Smarter Intelligence and Powerful Performance

Dreame Technology Launches Flagship X60 Ultra Complete Robot Vacuum in India, Redefining Whole-Home Cleaning with Smarter Intelligence and Powerf

Novo Nordisk aims to launch more than five blockbuster drugs by 2030: CEO

The company is racing to reassure markets that it can navigate patent expirations for semaglutide - the active ingredient in its anti-obesity dru

Construction Robotics Gains Commercial Momentum in India as Pace Robotics Scales Deployment

Construction Robotics Gains Commercial Momentum in India as Pace Robotics Scales Deployment

BJP legislators recite full Vande Mataram after official recording ends at two stanzas

BJP members shouted slogans against the Karnataka government for not playing the Vande Mataram in full.

Odisha Assembly All-Party Meeting Concludes; Opposition Set to Raise MMDR Act Row

Ahead of the Seventh Session (Monsoon Session) of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly commencing Tuesday, an all-party meeting was convened at t

Aditi Rao, Siddharth brutally trolled over Hyderabadi accent

Hyderabad: Lust Stories 3 is now streaming on Netflix and has already started making noise among viewers. While the anthology brings together sev

Samay Raina and Medha Shankar to get married in December? Indias Got Latent comedian and 12th Fail actor shares update amid viral wedding rumours

Comedian Samay Raina and actress Medha Shankar have recently tackled the swirling rumors of an impending marriage. With light-hearted humor, they

Congress Leader Criticizes BJPs Communal Politics, Reflects on Current National Issues

Deepak Baij discusses communalism in India, health care issues, and recent political events involving former Vice President Hamid Ansari. Congres

Delays at UK's Manchester Airport over air traffic control failure

Finalise UP alliance now or Congress will go alone, MP Imran Masood tells Akhilesh Yadav

Why Trump's $24.3 billion F-35 deal with Saudi Arabia is giving sleepless nights to Israel and US

Trump administration has approved a possible $24.3 billion sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a deal that still needs congression

Monsoon revival brings relief to Keralam; more rain likely from September 23

After nearly two weeks of summer-like conditions, southwest monsoon has regained strength over Kerala, aided by the weather system in the Bay of

Bank strike from September 28 to 30: SBI issues advisory, which banking services will be available?

Bank unions have called for a three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30, potentially affecting banking operations. Here is a list of SB

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh to move into Rs 119 crore sea-facing quadruplex spread across four floors, featuring a 1,300 sq ft terrace with panoramic Arabian Sea views and located just a street away from Shah Rukh Khans Mannat and Salman Khans Galaxy Apartments

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone house tour: The couple have acquired another luxury property in Mumbai. Their Bandra mansion, a sea-facing qua

Gujarat Artisans Earn

Over 23,500 eco-friendly Ganesh idols sold at Gujarats state fair, earning artisans 5 crore and promoting traditional craftsmanship. Gujarat Arti

Congress says SIT failed to secure CCTV evidence in Sai Krishna custodial death case, seeks CBI probe

APCC vice-president Kolanukonda Shivaji asks why footage from the Krishnalanka police station and the route to the crematorium was never seized;

India-US Armies Conduct Joint Firing-Rappelling Drill in Uttarakhand

Indian and US Army troops are conducting joint training in jungle warfare, indoor firing and rock-face rappelling as part of Exercise Yudh Abhyas

Shift all foreign students to hostels; explain local sensitivities: Government to Raipur educational institutions

There have been no major crimes committed by the foreign nationals, but there are run-ins with the locals over issues such as playing loud music

India Poised to Lead Global AI Innovation with Digital Infrastructure and Engineering Talent

India is set to become a global leader in AI innovation, leveraging its digital infrastructure and engineering talent, say industry executives. I

Omar Govt Evading BJP

Srinagar, Sep 21: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma on Monday accused the Omar Abdullah government of wanting t

Suchika Tariyal calls decision 'unfair' after losing Asian Games SF on weight rule

The bout ended in a draw after India's appeal was accepted, but under the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) rules, the winner w

Setback for Sonia Gandhi: Court scraps order refusing probe in electoral roll case

28 Kg Ganja Seized in Malkajgiri, 3 Held

The ganja in both cases was being transported from the Vizag Agency area: Officials

Large $127 billion foreign currency deposit mobilisation a 'shot in the arm' for Indian banks: S&P

S&P said the amount is equivalent to about 4.5% of the banking system's deposit base as of March 31, 2026

Tata Steel shaped Naveen Jindals idea of business beyond steel. He reveals how

Jindal Steel chairman Naveen Jindal said Tata Steels model of building hospitals and schools around its plants inspired his groups approach to so

Madras Management Association wins AIMAs top prize for the 16th straight year

Award presented by Amitabh Kant, Former G20 Sherpa, India; Former CEO, NITI Aayog; and Senior Adviser, Fairfax, SMBC & Warburg Pincus

Adroit Industries to raise 151 cr through IPO

IPO price fixed at 126-134 a share

Hindu Sena Demands Return of Padma Shri Award from Former Vice President Hamid Ansari

Hindu Sena has urged the government to revoke Hamid Ansaris Padma Shri award over his controversial remarks on Hindu nationalism. Hindu Sena Dema

Indian oil refiners may cut Russian cargoes in wake of US threats

The new US law empowers President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on countries that purchase Russian crude - a list that includes India

Typhoon disrupts India training before Japan T20I; Iyer admits conditions unknown

As Typhoon Dujuan looms, India's T20 International training sessions have been disrupted, leaving the Shreyas Iyer-led team unable to prepare for

Delhi Court Remands Sonia Gandhi Electoral Roll Case To Magistrate

Court calls magistrate's earlier order non-speaking and directs fresh hearing on plea seeking FIR.

Democracy facing deep crisis in country under BJP rule: Bengal Congress chief

West Bengal Congress chief Subhankar Sarkar has accused the BJP government and Election Commission of undermining democracy, alleging repression

Quote of the Day by Thales of Miletus: Necessity is the strongest of things, for it...' - Greek philosophers timeless wisdom on survival, urgency, and the true force behind human progress

In times of crisis, humans often demonstrate remarkable problem-solving abilities, especially when options seem scarce. While comfort can lead to

Microsoft AI Chief Says China Isnt Excuse to Forego Regulation

Mustafa's comment contrasts with those from US President Donald Trump, who has increasingly called for largely unfettered development of AI and c

Pawan Kalyan Inaugurates Peethikapuravanam Urban Forest in Pithapuram

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan inaugurated the Peethikapuravanam urban forest on Monday as part of his tour of Pithapuram.

Cracking the Jat code: Why Jayant Chaudhary's RLD remains key to conquering the 2027 UP battle | Analysis

There are no permanent friends or permanent enemies in politics, only permanent interests. Over the years, a lot has changed in Indian politics,

Vijay Directs Police to Intensify Pocso Probe Involving 84-Year-Old Businessman

This comes after nine more minor girls reportedly gave statements alleging that the businessman sexually abused them

India likely to emerge as global leader in number of AI projects: Rajiv Kumar

umar highlighted the transition to AI presents companies with the challenge of building new solutions while continuing to maintain and evolve the

CJP Backs MGAHV Students, Seeks Withdrawal Of FIRs

Party supports research scholars protesting course transfers and PhD admissions at Wardha university.

Carl Pei Bets On India To Build Next Global Smartphone Brand, Explains Why

India already has the huge market, manufacturing capacity and engineering talent. According to Pei, what's missing is a sufficiently large Indian

Punjabi YouTuber Mani Shoker Arrested, Five Foreign-Made Pistols Recovered

The seized weapons include a Glock 19 Gen4 manufactured in Austria, a Romanian-made Cugir Model TT-C pistol, two Walther PP pistols manufactured

Crude oil futures fall on weak global cues

New Delhi: Crude oil prices fell by Rs 138 to Rs 9,085 per barrel in the futures trade on Monday, September 21, amid weak global trends. On the M

Chettinad Festival | Rapid fire with Peter Lee

The collector who sees Asia as one story comes to Chennai

Sikkim Launches AI-FunZone In 71 Government Schools: What Students Will Learn

Sikkim's Education department launched AI-FunZone in 71 government schools to enhance reading and math skills for classes three to five.

Success Redefined: Nayla Grewal Shares Her Journey in the Entertainment Industry

Actress Nayla Grewal reflects on her evolving definition of success in her acting career, emphasizing fulfillment over material gains. Success Re

China, US Are Competing For AI Dominance But Have Shared Concerns Over Safety

The hopes for finding common ground on concerns around global AI safety are clouded by competition between the two countries

India Fortifies Patient Safety Net with Launch of 7th National Formulary and Biovigilance Program

In a major step toward standardising healthcare safety and expanding post-market surveillance, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welf

Novo Nordisk aims to launch more than five blockbuster drugs by 2030, CEO says

Novo Nordisk to launch more than five blockbuster drugs by 2030

'Bihari kahan nahi hai bhai': He studied chemistry at IIT Kanpur, now plays cricket for Japan

India vs Japan T20 Cricket Match 2026: Meet Abhishek Anand, an accomplished IIT Kanpur alumnus who has taken his talent to Japan's cricket team.

Apple Pay launch in October: Cards at launch, but UPI could be big question

Apple Pay could launch in India as early as October with credit card support, entering a market dominated by UPI. Here is an explainer on what is

Starbucks, Walgreens to set up GCCs in Chennai, CM Vijay signs MoU; 1000-plus jobs expected

Starbucks, Walgreens to set up GCCs in Chennai, CM Vijay signs MoU; 1000-plus jobs expected

Gold eases on firmer dollar, profit-taking; Mideast conflict in focus

Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,351.12 per ounce by 0903 GMT

OpenAI's Astra for Law: What its AI push for legal sector means for rivals

OpenAI launched Astra for Law, while Thomson Reuters has built its own AI model for professional applications. Anthropic is also considering a ne

Missed finals by 0.2: R Madhavan shares son Vedaant Madhavan's Asian Games latest update

Vedaant Madhavan's debut at the Asian Games came to a close without a final appearance, as India's men's 4x200m freestyle relay team ended up in

Andy Burnham is set to meet Donald Trump for the first time at the UN in New York

U.S. officials say the two leaders will hold talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly