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10 Years of Pink: Why Taapsee Knew Minal Was Her Defining Role

Hyderabad: As Pink completes 10 years, the film continues to stand out as one of the most defining choices in Taapsee Pannus career. More than ju

Youth clash during Vinayaka idol immersion in Mettur

Student Robotics Teams Pitch to Industry Experts in World Robot Olympiads New Startup-Style Program

20 teams from WROs Future Innovators category will present their ideas to a panel of industry experts. Four teams will win funding and a six mont

Man sentenced to double life imprisonment for sexual assault in Nagapattinam

Meet 28 BLACK at India Food Forum 2026: Discover the Brand Behind the Beverage

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TG SAFE suspends FSSAI licences on nine eateries in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Food safety authorities have suspended the FSSAI licences of nine food establishments in Hyderabad and directed them to immediately st

Infinium Developers Introduces Onelife, Coimbatores New Address for Active Retirement Living

Father, daughter hacked to death over property dispute in Belagavi

Mastercard and Google Pay Collaborate to Soon Bring Device Biometric Card Payment Experiences on Google Pay

Previewed at the Global Fintech Fest, the feature will allow users to authenticate card payments with a fingerprint or face scan on Google Pay, e

Sanju Samsons big initiative: 1,000 UPSC scholarships with Lead IAS Academy

CM announces action plan to resolve pending land issues

The action plan deals with applications pertaining to surplus ULC lands to those seeking NALA conversions

Special grama sabhas to be held in 52 panchayats in Idukki to discuss ESA

Main aim of the special grama sabhas is to ensure that the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change exclude farmlands and human h

One National Park: Bringing Businesses Closer to Chennais Talent Ecosystem

Karnataka State Pollution Control Board bats for carpooling to curb vehicular emissions in Bengaluru

The KSPCB said that their Source Apportionment Study conducted for Bengaluru under the National Clean Air Programme found that vehicular emission

Climate change increases dengue risk in Keralam; cases may rise by 20% by 2040, says study

Study identifies rainfall, humidity and El Nio-Southern Oscillation as the key drivers of dengue transmission. Changes in atmospheric pressure, t

'Meta platforms must be treated as service provider, not intermediary'

Indian government officials say Meta's content-ranking algorithms and paid amplification mean it must accept greater responsibility for material

Tirunelveli Corporation to hold special camps to disburse credit cards to roadside vendors

Erode Corporation extends DBC workers services by six months

Solar dryers distributed to fisherwomen as part of livelihood initiative

DDMA conducts tsunami mock drill at Veliyankode coast

The drill tested preparedness and coordination to handle disasters like tsunami. It practised moving people to safe areas, rescue, emergency trea

Include Hyderabad liberation history in textbooks: BJP

85% of fuel dispensing nozzles checked across petrol stations in Karnataka found to be defective

805 petrol stations in Karnataka were checked and these were deliberately chosen since the recalibration exercise of fuel dispensing nozzles at t

Man brings snake which bit him to Tambaram Government hospital

After examination, the doctors said that it was a non-venomous water snake

Plea in Supreme Court against imposition of MDR on UPI payments of above 2,000

The petitioner has contended that UPI transactions of up to 2,000 and all person-to-person transfers will remain free, while small merchants rece

Pensioners association welcome govt.s pension increase decision

Pensioners association welcome govt.s pension increase decision

'No question of rethinking 0.4% UPI MDR above 2,000': Govt official

The government has said the MDR will apply within the merchant payment ecosystem and will not be charged to consumers

Tiruvallur police arrest three for stealing ATM of private bank

Tiruvallur police arrest three for stealing ATM of private bank

Bengaluru womans mysterious death in Sakleshpur sparks familys police complaint

Pro-Left staff unions in Health dept. in Kozhikode seek steps to fill vacancies

Union leaders say key posts in the district vector control unit have remained vacant since May after retirement of incumbent staff

Pro-Left staff unions in Health dept. in Kozhikode seek steps to fill vacancies

Union leaders say key posts in the district vector control unit have remained vacant since May after retirement of incumbent staff

CM Revanth Reddy invites Singapore companies to invest in Telangana

Singapore companies ready to setup Semiconductor industry in Telangana

CM Revanth Reddy invites Singapore companies to invest in Telangana

Singapore companies ready to setup Semiconductor industry in Telangana

No foreign influence behind UPI MDR decision: Finance Ministry

New Delhi: The Union Finance Ministry on Wednesday, September 16, clarified that there was no foreign influence behind the decision to impose a 0

192 Schools Found With Unsafe Structures in Manyam

The district education officer presented details on the condition of the structures and the need to replace them with safe facilities to provide

ICICI Pru MF, SBI MF corner 54% of LIC's 31,552 crore OFS in August

The two fund houses bought LIC shares worth Rs 17,145 crore in August, while mutual funds together accounted for an estimated 76.5 per cent of th

Video: Youth create ruckus with car stunts in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A group of youth allegedly created a ruckus while performing car stunts in Hyderabads Attapur recently, with the video of the incident

NSE IPO goes live: Key things investors need to know

The Tax-Saving Trap: Why Deductions Should Never Dictate Your Portfolio

Investment choices should be based on financial goals, risk and liquidity, with tax efficiency considered only after the portfolio's core structu

In 1998, scientists sent 4 pregnant swordtail fish and 200 babies into space; near the end of the mission, the fish suddenly began swimming in continuous loops

In an unprecedented experiment in 1998, swordtail fish were launched into orbit on the space shuttle Endeavor to explore how life persists withou

Before the 1960s, Yellowstones Morning Glory Pool was deep blue. Visitors threw in pennies, rocks and garbage, and its color changed

Yellowstone National Park is grappling with an escalating issue of litter left by visitors. This debris often contaminates the park's delicate hy

Meta Can No Longer Be Treated As Mere Intermediary, Must Act As Service Provider: Govt Sources

The government is also looking at how other jurisdictions are approaching the responsibilities of large technology platforms.

Centre plans ban on import, sale of two antibiotics for animal use in India

Draft notification seeks to prohibit carboxypenicillins and phosphonic acid derivatives in animals as India tightens antimicrobial-use rules to c

Tilly Norwood, the AI actor, makes a journalist answer her questions in bizarre interview

Highlights Tilly Norwood repeatedly turns questions back on a journalist during a virtual interview. The AI actor delivers carefully prepared ans

Gem and Jewellery Council criticises Centre's steep hallmarking fee hike

GJC seeks an immediate review of the 67 per cent increase in gold hallmarking fees, saying authorities should focus on fake hallmarking and unaut

Quote of the day by Nick Jonas, 'I trained myself to not get my hopes up...' offers life advice on managing expectations, persistence, acceptance, work, productivity

Quote of the day by Nick Jonas is about much more than unreleased music. It is about the quiet education that comes from discovering how unpredic

Ayush Malik converted to Islam by choice, rules Allahabad HC

Prayagraj:Ayush Malik converted to Islam by his own choice and married a Muslim woman against his fathers wishes, the Allahabad High Court observ

Quick commerce becomes the new battleground as festive season approaches

E-commerce giants bank on speed as they expand beyond metros ahead of Big Billion Days, Great Indian Festival sale event.

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirms push to bring 2027 auction back to India

The IPL auction is gearing up to make a comeback to India for its 2027 season. While the exact host city remains undecided, this event promises t

TMC MP Mahua Moitra egged during

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday, September 16, faced a protest allegedly by BJP workers and was pelted with eggs during

Naidu To Lay Foundation for LVPEI Site in Amaravati on Sept. 23

Parthasarathi also directed the RVR and NCC contracting agencies to expedite road and infrastructure works and ensure adequate parking and seatin

ECoR GM Inspects Bhubaneswar Railway Station Redevelopment Progress

East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal inspected the ongoing redevelopment works at the Bhubaneswar Railway Station on Wedn

Karnataka High Court convicts advocate for misbehaviour inside courtroom in drunken state

From Ankur to Malgudi Days, Anant Nags five-decade journey earns Phalke honour

In 2021, engineers floated a 74-metre platform off Scotland with 2 underwater turbines, and it's been making power since July

Off the coast of Scotland, the innovative Orbital O2 platform is revolutionizing energy generation with its ability to produce clean electricity.

Aaditya Thackeray says he never knew Disha Salian, calls repeated linking to case 'character assassination'

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has said he has never met or known Disha Salian, as the former celebrity manager's death case returns to

Lam Research to invest 10,000 cr in first silicon component manufacturing facility in India

The company also incorporated India into its global supply chain and trained thousands of individuals for the semiconductor industry through work

'How do you like the idea, Sirji?' Shatrughan Sinha calls PM Modi 'friend of society' in advance birthday wish

TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha has publicly expressed his goodwill towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi by extending advance birthday wishes to him amid

Retd. Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal Faces Trolls Over Instagram Subscription

Former Para SF officer and Ex- Presidential ADC faces mixed reactions from fans after launching a monetised social media model post-retirement

Finance Ministry rejects foreign influence claims over UPI MDR, says India's digital payments decisions are made independently

India's finance ministry rejected claims of foreign pressure influencing UPI transaction charges. A 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate will apply to UPI

AI cannot replace judicial conscience, says Telangana HC judge

2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist attack case: All 10 convicts get death sentence

A special NIA court in Jagdalpur has awarded the death penalty to ten convicts. These individuals were found guilty in the 2013 Jhiram Valley Mao

AP Minister Satya Kumar Calls for Timely Treatment, Proper Patient Care

He said nearly 2.83 crore people had undergone medical tests under Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) 4.0, of whom 59.38 lakh were found to have hig

Despite curbs, over 4,000 PoP Ganesha idols immersed in Bengaluru

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, in coordination with municipality officials and the police, launched a strict enforcement drive and

Indias critical mineral import dependence rises as demand surges: NITI Aayog

Coppers import value more than tripled from $3.3 billion in 2015 to $11.8 billion in 2025

No foreign influence behind MDR on UPI payments above 2,000: FinMin

The finance ministry on Wednesday clarified that there was no foreign influence behind the decision to impose 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate

MDR charges tax-deductible as business expense, say tax experts

Experts argue that since MDR fees are akin to other operational costs, such as rent and salaries, they should qualify for deductions, ultimately

CBI Registers FIR in Disha Salian Death Case on Bombay High Court

The CBI has registered a fresh FIR in connection with the 2020 death of Disha Salian, acting on directions of the Bombay High Court dated Septemb

WTO Report 2026: Is the world's trade rulebook breaking?

DRA invests 159 crore to acquire land parcel in South Chennai; plans premium residential development

The estimated gross development value will be around 1,200 crore

Don't let fake discounts and paid rankings distort online shopping deals

Track price history, compare the final payable amount and keep screenshots

Ladakh Ramps Up Glacier-Water Drive; Spituk Farka Reservoirs Filled In Record Time

Together, the reservoirs store 2.4 crore litres, enough to irrigate nearly 1,000 acres of farmland.

Metas personal AI agent Muse likely to face stringent India trust test

Experts at Gartner say Muse AIs successful deployment would require strong governance around consent, data handling and accountability

Iran claims it shot down US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island

Tehran: Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday, September 16, that it had intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-9 Reaper dr

Uttam Kumar at 100: Why Bengal still remembers the superstar

A century after his birth, Uttam Kumar still remains one of the most celebrated Bengali film actors. Film scholar and filmmaker Madhuja Mukherjee

At least 60 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan

At least 60 people were killed in a gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan state on Sunday, while a local rights group said some miners coul

NIA court awards death penalty to all 10 convicts in 2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist attack case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has awarded death penalty to ten Maoists for their alleged involvement in the Jhiram Ghati attack that ki

No question of rollback of 0.4% MDR charges on UPI transactions over 2,000: Top government official

Sources said the decision to impose MDR charges was taken in the larger interest of the UPI ecosystem and to strengthen its safety and security

A.P. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan calls for collective efforts to protect ozone layer

Marking World Ozone Day-2026, he asserts that the earths protective shield needs to be preserved for the health of the planet

Telangana CM lists extent of land owned by KCR, KTR, Harish Rao and other family members

Telangana CM says KCRs farm house in Erravelli spans 700 acres, of which 388 acres is assignment land. He announces fact finding team would be co

Actor Anant Nag to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Anna Theatre: another cinema landmark in Chennai bites the dust

Anna was a standalone theatre with minimal seating, perhaps around 300, a contrast to the tent-poles that Alankar and Wellington obviously were

Puja scam: Astrologer on run after allegedly duping woman of 329g gold

The case was registered on September 7 under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which deals with cheating and dishonestly

EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15

The European Commission president and tech chief Henna Virkkunen will formally present the proposed KIDS Act, including the tiered age limits in

Saving the Western Ghats | Part 2 | In Focus Podcast

In the latest In Focus Podcast, host K. C. Deepika discusses the contentious Eco-Sensitive Area proposal in the Western Ghats with expert TV Rama

Gold, silver prices rise on bargain buying, dip in crude oil rates

Gold rebounds 1,200 to 1.55 lakh per 10 grams; Silver jumps 7,400 to 2.42 lakh per kilogram

Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Kannada Actor Anant Nag

He will be given the award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema, at the National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22.

J&K Speaker Defends Short Autumn Session, Urges BJP to Look Within

Addressing a presession interactive meeting with media persons and concerned officials here on Wednesday, Rather stressed that J&K consistently r

Cooperative societies put on hold crop loan recovery from farmers