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SpaceX's Starship launches into orbit for the first time but flight ends early

The Starship almost didn't make it to orbit when one of its engines shut down prematurely

Pope Leo XIV visits plane cockpit en route to Metz; opens up on church abuse, AI risks and more

India joins SCO meeting in Islamabad to prepare for 2027 leaders' summit

India is participating in a three-day meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Islamabad, which began on Monday. This meeting aims to

Nara Lokesh, Singapore Minister Shanmugam Offer Prayers at Tirumala

After the prayers, the temple priests presented them with theertha prasadams and offered Vedic blessings.

SCO national coordinators meeting begins in Pakistan; India among participants

The delegation from India, a key member of the SCO, is being led by its National Coordinator Alok Dimri

Asian Games 2026: Indian archers Dhiraj Bommadevara, Neeraj Chauhan enter recurve quarterfinals

Dhiraj Bommadevara won against Cheng Hsiang-Hui with a score of 6-2 in the Round of 16. Neeraj Chauhan achieved an upset victory over Kim Je Deok

Centre backs Supreme Court, plans legal bar on social media accounts for under-18s

The Centre plans to amend the Information Technology Rules to restrict children under 18 from opening social media accounts. During a Supreme Cou

Flat to positive opening seen for Indian stocks amid cautious mood

Analysts expect selling pressure to intensify after the open, with several mid- and small-cap stocks likely to face a bear onslaught

US military to guard midterms after Trump gutted agency that protects elections

The National Security Agency and other military cyber units have long assisted with monitoring election infrastructure and defending it against p

Asian Games: Gulveer Eyes Third Medal as Athletics, Boxing Headline India's Day 10 Schedule

The men's 5000m final is scheduled for 4:45 PM IST, with Sable also looking to add a medal after finishing outside the podium in the steeplechase

AAP donations fall 68%, BJD reports zero contributions

Asian Games 2026 LIVE UPDATES Day 10: India at Asiad live action, results, medal winners on Sept 29

India's three boxing semifinalists can guarantee silver with a win, while men's and women's trap teams target another shooting gold and athletics

Lawrance Bishnoi Gang Member Goldy Brar Added To FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List

The probe agency warned that Brar should be considered armed, dangerous and an escape risk. He is based in the United States and is the alleged l

Asian Games Day 10 schedule: Gulveer Singh targets third medal as India eyes packed day of action

Gulveer Singh will compete in the men's 5000m final as India continues its campaign at the Asian Games. Several medal opportunities exist in athl

High-speed corridors to link UP with North East

Trump says China arms sale not discussed with Xi

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he had not discussed selling US military equipment to China during h

Shiv Sena Leader Attacked Inside Police Station Over Financial Dispute

The altercation apparently stemmed from a monetary dispute between Abhange and some women engaged in the textile business, police said.

India's Essar Group to invest $18 billion in 'largest' US steel plant, Trump announces

UPI goes global again as Trinidad and Tobago becomes first Caribbean nation to adopt India's system

Trinidad and Tobago is set to become the first country in the Caribbean region to adopt India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) .This will mark

Trinidad and Tobago to Become First Caribbean Nation to Adopt UPI

He also referred to India's support in providing laptops to local schoolchildren and medical assistance through the Jaipur Foot initiative.

Neeraj stuns three-time gold medallist to enter recurve individual QF; Dhiraj also progresses

Digital Desk | Okazaki City, Sep 29 (IANS) Indian recurve archer Neeraj Chauhan stunned three-time Olympic team gold medallist Kim Je-deok of Sou

Trump's taxpayer-funded ads face bipartisan backlash, legal questions before midterms

Taxpayer-funded television ads featuring President Donald Trump are under scrutiny for potential legal violations. Critics from both parties argu

Why hotel towels have stripes: The real reason behind the design

Horizontal stripes on hotel towels not only contribute to a sleek and polished appearance but also signify their durability and quality. These st

Asian Games LIVE: Shooters Put India In Gold Medal Position, Anahat Singh In Action

Asian Games Day 10 LIVE Score Updates: India can cross 50 medals at Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with big opportunities in shooting and athletics.

Trump's AI lunch: Zuckerberg, Pichai, Musk and Huang head to the White House

President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to meet with AI executives at the White House. The discussion will focus on balancing

Matthew Stafford's Tunnel Moment Leaves Fans Furious After Rams' Loss

Matthew Stafford faced angry fan reactions after a tunnel video surfaced following the Los Angeles Rams' 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Pentagon orders cyber defence of US midterms

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed US military cyber and intelligence agencies to counter forei

EAM Jaishankar warns of more uncertain global order

Digital Desk | New York, Sep 29 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has described a world shaken by wars, economic pressure and the gr

Indian archers Dhiraj Bommadevara and Neeraj Chauhan reach recurve quarters at Asian Games

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70-year-old woman rescued after 12 hours drifting in Brahmani River in Odisha

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Amazing performance, says Savita

The 19-year-old Chennai WGM dazzled with an unbeaten, gold-medal winning run (nine points from 10 games) as the womens team clinched bronze at th

Special Place: US Envoy Sergio Gor Visits Amritsar's Golden Temple

During his visit, Gor was briefed about the sacred rituals of Harmandir Sahib, 'Gurbani Kirtan' and the 'Sewa' tradition of the 'Guru Ghar', the

Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Parag Milk Foods (275) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The short-term outlook for Parag Milk Foods is bullish. The stock began the week on a positive note, rising ove

Government mulls steps to save rabi crops from drought

FBI puts gangster Goldy Brar on 10 most wanted list with $1 million reward

The probe agency warned that Goldy Brar should be considered armed, dangerous and an escape risk

Coforge appoints former Bharti Enterprises executive Akhil Gupta as chairman after board upheaval

Coforge has appointed Akhil Kumar Gupta as its new chairperson and non-executive independent director. This decision comes after the resignation

Trump confirms Iran contact, offers no sign of deal

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that members of his team had spoken to Iran that day, but gave no indicat

India-China ties better, border remains key: EAM Jaishankar

Digital Desk | New York, Sep 29 (IANS) Indias relationship with China has improved from the depths of their border stand-off, but the condition o

Goldy Brar added to FBIs '10 Most Wanted Fugitives' list with $1 million bounty, know the other fugitives

In a significant development, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Tuesday added fugitive gangster Satinderjeet Singh, widely known as Go

Vidarsa Vinod receives grand welcome in Thiruvananthapuram after winning two Asian Games silver medals

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Batters seek quick fixes to ace spin trial

India-A leads the two-match Test series 1-0

Bodhana Sivanandan: 11-YO Indian-origin British becomes youngest WGM

At just 11 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan earned the coveted Woman Grandmaster title during the Chess Olympiad, marking an extraordinary entry int

Morning Digest: U.S., Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war; Sahil Wakodes parents stage hunger strike at Azad Maidan, demand professors arrest; and more

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Virat Kohli's Record Hunt Continues, Equalize Sunil Gavaskar After 55th ODI Ton Against West-Indies

Virat Kohli's 139* against West-Indies has broken many records, surpassing 'master-blaster' and equalizing ' little-master', in first ODI at Thir

US audit finds 346-day wait for India visa applicants

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) Applicants in India waited an average of 346 days for a US visitor visa interview in fiscal 2025, more t

India's Essar Group to build $18 billion steel plant in US, Trump calls it 'largest' in American history

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) announced that Indian multinational conglomerate Essar Group, through its subsidiary Mesabi Meta

'Olympics sapna hai': Yashvir after ticking off Asian Games and CWG medal boxes

Yashvir Singh secured his second major international medal of the year after winning silver in the men's javelin throw at the Asian Games in Nago

Netanyahu Meets Emirati Leader in Secret Weekend Trip to Abu Dhabi

Israel reprimands Spain over youth minister's controversial remarks

Iran War, Epstein & Gas Prices: James Talarico Lists Trumps Biggest Lies Ahead Of Texas Rematch

James Talarico has launched a sweeping attack on Donald Trump ahead of the Texas Senate showdown, telling voters that several promises Trump made

Nabin tells West Bengal BJP ministers that party should not interfere in government functioning

The BJP president participated in a number of events in Kolkata, including the Yuva Samvad Conclave, where Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari was al

Trump says Canada will seek tariff deal in weeks

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) President Donald Trump said on Monday he expected Canada to return to the negotiating table within three

US, Iran hold separate talks with mediators as push to end seven-month war resumes

US and Iranian officials are participating in renewed efforts to negotiate a ceasefire to end the ongoing conflict. Recently, Iran proposed a sev

GM Dimpy Garg inspects newly constructed bridge ; Undertakes Window Inspection

The General Manager of East Central Railways Dimpy Garg undertook the window inspection of Non Interlocking of the newly constructed ... Read mor

India-US trade deal far advanced: EAM Jaishankar

Digital Desk | New York, Sep 29 (IANS) India and the United States have reached a broad understanding on a trade agreement, but changes in Americ

Best of BS Opinion: Durable growth is rarely built on a narrow base

Today's Best of BS Opinion weighs GCC expansion, liquor prohibition, jobs and growth, corporate India, and India's economic roadmap

P&T apartment residents demand unconditional apology from Maxy over volte-face remark

The P&T Apartment Owners Association takes strong exception to former Kochi MLAs remarks, prompting the CPI(M) district leadership to issue a sta

FBI Puts Gangster Goldy Brar on 10 Most Wanted List With USD 1 Million Reward

The probe agency warned that Singh should be considered armed, dangerous and an escape risk.

Gulveer Singh targets third medal as India aims for boxing and athletics success on Asian Games day 10

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Buzzing stocks: Tata Group, Anupam Rasayan, HCLSoftware, IRFC, NCC, Pidilite and others in focus

Corporate restructuring, strategic acquisitions, new partnerships, major project orders, fleet expansion and renewable-energy capacity additions

Coast Guard saves sinking tanker with 23 crew off Odisha coast

TRAI mandates telecom operators to act against AI-flagged spam callers

The amended regulations introduce new procedures for identifying suspected spammers, checking linked connections and restricting telecom resource

288 fugitives brought back since 2019: HM Amit Shah

Opposition parties trying to vitiate country's atmosphere: BJP

North Korea Prepares To Deploy Another 10,000 Troops To Russia: Zelensky

The Ukrainian president said in August that up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers could be sent to fight for Russia, and called on South Korea to pr

Coforge appoints former Bharti Enterprises vice-chairman Akhil Gupta as chairperson

The appointment follows weeks of boardroom turmoil after the resignation of former chairman O P Bhatt and NRC chairperson D K Singh

HCLTech arm to acquire Croatia-based RPA platform Robotiq.ai for 98 crore

The transaction will give the software division full ownership of the Zagreb-based automation company, which serves large banks, insurers and tel

Supreme Court: Will fix timeline for FSSAI to enforce front-of-pack labelling

Natco Pharma raises proposed investment in eGenesis to $16.70 million

The drug maker said the investment will support new-age therapeutic programmes focused on critical unmet medical needs.

USFDA inspection at Zydus Lifesciences Ahmedabad facility ends with one observation

The inspection covered the manufacturing facility from September 21 to 28, with the company saying it will address the observation

On deadlines, we must also look within: Supreme Court

These are only byelections, says CJI as SC declines urgent hearing on WB SIR pleas

ITC acquires 100% of Sproutlife Foods, maker of Yoga Bar products

The acquisition gives ITC complete ownership of a digital-first foods brand with a growing presence across online and offline retail

Collegium picks Delhi high court chief justice, 2 others as SC judges

Won't reopen Sohrabuddin case but will test validity of acquittal of all accused: SC

ANALYSIS-Trump and Xi's 'stalemate' summit was a glitzy gift to China

President Donald Trump hoped his pomp-filled summit with Xi Jinping

Dutch 'reformed hacker' arrested in ShinyHunters investigation, police and ex-boss say

A Dutch man whose journey from cybercriminal to reformed security professional was widely covered in the international media has been arrested as

SC gives poll panel 3 months to decide on symbol dispute between TMC factions

ROI-Can the US grow its way out of debt? Don't bet on it: McGeever

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has few cards left

Declare SIR and related decisions void: Plea in SC

Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Team India faces packed schedule after bagging 8 medals yesterday

India is in the 12th spot in the medal tally with four gold, 18 silver, and 20 bronze at the end of day 10

EXCLUSIVE-Anthropic's IPO prospectus shows sweeping AI vision, surging costs

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AAP protests as FIR against Delhi minister Parvesh Verma remains unregistered two days after slapping incident

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U.S., Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war

Irans seven-day plan envisages an end to all hostilities in Iran and Lebanon, the unfreezing of billions of dollars worth of Iranian assets, an e

SC to CBSE: Exempt Class VI from 3-language education policy this year

Kopi Kenangan IPO: Serena Williams and Jay-Z-backed coffee chain explores $1 billion valuation

Kopi Kenangan is exploring the possibility of an initial public offering that could significantly increase its valuation. The company, which is c

Hoax: Trump Denies Report On Iran Sanctions Relief

The Axios story reported that Trump is willing to give Iran sanctions relief and release Iranian frozen funds in return for concrete Iranian step

MEDIA-Election denier Kurt Olsen has resigned from DOJ - CBS

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Goldman's board has discussed plan to name John Waldron as next CEO, WSJ reports

Goldman Sachs' board has discussed a plan for David Solomon to step down as chief executive and be replaced with Chief Operating Officer John Wal

No stay on MDR but SC asks under what law was it imposed

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says North Korea prepares to deploy another 10,000 troops to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy