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BJP candidate gets one vote in Rajasthan local body polls

Mr. Kailashchand said that he was a voter of Ward 12 but the BJP fielded him from the neighbouring Ward 13 of the Parbatsar municipality in Didwana-Kuchaman district

14 Sep 2026 5:25 pm
Rebel Trinamool MP Basunia claims 17 of 20 NCPI MPs to join BJP; fellow rebels, ruling party deny

The BJP sought to distance itself from the claim, with its West Bengal unit chief Samik Bhattacharya saying the party would not take in anyone merely because they want to join it

14 Sep 2026 5:18 pm
Kashmiri Pandits mark Balidan Diwas in Jammu; reiterate genocide recognition, homeland demands

The community reiterated its demand for legal recognition of the violence against and displacement of Kashmiri Pandits as genocide and called for the establishment of a separate homeland in the Valley under direct Union protection

14 Sep 2026 4:56 pm
Residents take out protest following drinking water shortage in Kochi

Sources at KWA said that the issue has come to their notice and will be rectified soon

14 Sep 2026 4:55 pm
Scottish, Northern Irish, Welsh leaders assert right to self-determination

All three parties - the Scottish National Party (SNP), Plaid Cymru in Wales and the pro-Irish unity Sinn Fein in Northern Ireland - want to break away from the U.K. but have different positions on how and when this might take place.

14 Sep 2026 4:52 pm
Religious fervour, creativity, colossal offerings mark Vinayaka Chaturthi celebration in Tamil Nadu

In Madurai, the spotlight fell on the colossal 7-foot monolithic Mukkuruni Vinayakar inside the renowned Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple

14 Sep 2026 4:51 pm
In Pictures: Ganesh Chaturthi 2026

Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated in grandeur in various parts of the country on September 13, 2026

14 Sep 2026 4:47 pm
Amit Shah stresses cultural nationalism, promotion of Indian languages at Rajbhasha event

All political differences must be set aside to promote Indian languages, Amit Shah said while asserting that a child can understand the country only through his or her mother tongue

14 Sep 2026 4:18 pm
Why are only 10% of people left-handed?

Why are some people left-handed while most are right-handed? Scientists believe handedness is influenced by a combination of brain organisation, genetics and early development. This explainer looks at what makes left-handedness unique, why it remains relatively rare, and what it reveals about the human brain.

14 Sep 2026 3:55 pm
Saudi crown prince, U.S. CENTCOM chief discuss developments after Houthi escalation

The meeting comes days after the crown prince had sought military assistance from U.S. President Donald Trump to help fight the Houthis

14 Sep 2026 3:53 pm
Merz wins respite in German municipal polls but tougher tests to come

The CDU won 27.2% of the vote at the weekend, with its coalition ally the Social Democrats on 24.6%, while the AfD climbed to third place with 15.9%, 11.3 points more than its result in 2021

14 Sep 2026 3:52 pm
Why cats eyes glow at night

Have you ever seen a cats eyes glow in the dark? The secret lies in a special reflective layer called the tapetum lucidum, which helps cats see in low-light conditions. Discover how cat vision works, why their eyes shine at night, and what gives them an advantage when hunting in the dark.

14 Sep 2026 3:50 pm
Why are unsaturated fats better for your heart than saturated fats?

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats? Learn how different types of fats affect LDL cholesterol, heart health, inflammation and the risk of cardiovascular disease. This simple explainer breaks down the science behind healthy and unhealthy fats.Show more lines

14 Sep 2026 3:47 pm
PM says sab changa si, but sab mehenga si Congress on WPI inflation

To compound the misery, according to CMIE data, inflation-adjusted wages have also been consistently falling with a 5.7% drop since April, Jairam Ramesh said

14 Sep 2026 3:43 pm
Supreme Court announces launch of Hindi public information service Jan Soochna Seva

The service will be initially launched in Hindi, and work will soon be undertaken to make it available in other Indian languages in a phased manner

14 Sep 2026 3:40 pm
A road crash involving multiple vehicles in South Africa kills at least 21 people, officials say

Authorities believe the crash started with the two minibus taxis colliding head-on, after which an SUV crashed into them, the Western Cape Mobility department said

14 Sep 2026 3:30 pm
IFAT India 2026 advances technology and partnerships for India's water and waste infrastructure

IFAT India 2026 advances technology and partnerships for India's water and waste infrastructure

14 Sep 2026 3:30 pm
Tamil Nadu Minister S. Ramesh says obscene, derogatory remarks are DMKs DNA

Addressing reporters, the minister acknowledged that staging protests and demonstrations is a fundamental democratic right, but strongly condemned the use of foul language during political events

14 Sep 2026 3:27 pm
Urban local body polls: Counting of votes under way across Rajasthan, BJP takes early lead

The elections, being seen as a major test for the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress ahead of the 2028 Assembly polls, were held in two phases on September 9 and 11

14 Sep 2026 3:15 pm
Three main accused in Goa nightclub fire surrender before Mapusa court two weeks after SC order

The fatal fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, on December 6, 2025, claimed 25 lives and left several others injured

14 Sep 2026 3:12 pm
Kochi Metro documents leak: Police launch probe

According to police, the incident came to light after KMRL found that some of its confidential documents were being circulated in WhatsApp groups

14 Sep 2026 3:06 pm
Bihari youth arrested for alleged murder of colleague from the State in Kochi plywood factory

The arrested person is Mohammed Sahil, 23, of Muzaffarpur in Bihar; he has been charged with murder

14 Sep 2026 2:55 pm
There was only darkness: Nepal flood survivor recalls 9 days underground | Survivor story

After surviving nine days trapped underground following Nepals devastating glacier-triggered floods, hydropower worker Sanjay Sah has finally returned home. Surviving on floodwater in complete darkness, Sah says faith and thoughts of his family kept him alive until rescuers reached him. His emotional reunion comes as the search continues for thousands still missing.

14 Sep 2026 2:52 pm
One baby orangutan develops fever at Odisha's Nandankanan Zoo, under treatment

One of the orangutans has had a fever since the day it was brought here; the fever subsides when given medicine, but reappears again; but it is now stable and under strict medical supervision, a senior official said

14 Sep 2026 2:52 pm
How Ganesha accompanies a musician from the geetam class to the concert stage

On Vinayaka Chaturthi, looking at how the deitys presence is woven into the Carnatic music tradition and through out the evolving journey of a Carnatic singer.

14 Sep 2026 2:49 pm
Exhibitors upbeat as rom-com, content-driven movies helping Mollywood to make it big at box-office

Filmmaker A. D Girishs Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, featuring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju in lead roles, has crossed the 300-crore mark in worldwide collections

14 Sep 2026 2:44 pm
Asia Cup 2026: Indian womens cricket team refuse trophy from Pakistans Mohsin Naqvi

Indian womens cricket team did not accept the cup from Mohsin Naqvi, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairperson from Pakistan.

14 Sep 2026 2:40 pm
Army-backed flag centre empowers 140 women in Kashmirs Kupwara

The society has 12 skill development centres where 140 women are employed from various parts of Kupwara, a senior army officer said

14 Sep 2026 2:35 pm
Natura Biss renews as The Official Spa Brand of The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026

Natura Biss renews as The Official Spa Brand of The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026

14 Sep 2026 2:30 pm
Aadarsha Kutumbam - AK47 teaser: Venkatesh, Trivikram Srinivas promise a hilarious action entertainer

With music scored by Thaman S, the film is set to release in theatres on October 2

14 Sep 2026 2:28 pm
Kargil War veteran injured after assault by parking attendant with iron rod in Gurugram

The veteran claimed that neither the police nor the security in the area provided him assistance

14 Sep 2026 2:22 pm
Four Myanmar nationals detained in Bihar over lack of valid documents

Upon the arrival of the train, a Railway Protection Force (RPF) team, questioned the four persons and detained them as they could not produce valid passports, citizenship certificates or other legal identity documents, RPF inspector Vikram Kumar said.

14 Sep 2026 2:21 pm