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Apple Pay eyes India rollout with Axis Bank, sources say

Apple Pay has also been in discussions with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank but they are yet to agree commercial terms

18 Sep 2026 12:02 pm
Attappady land grab row returns as tribal farmer files complaint

Farmer says land mafia took his 10-acre plot at half the price and his land has been resold multiple times. Incident not isolated, as per local people

18 Sep 2026 11:52 am
Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation

Pressure has increased on officials to further tighten monetary policy as a spike in oil prices caused by the West Asia crisis

18 Sep 2026 11:52 am
Ex-colleague, her associate arrested for killing Delhi man

Both accused were arrested and produced before a court, which granted them a five-day police custody remand

18 Sep 2026 11:50 am
Defence Minister, UP CM Launch Seva Sankalp Abhiyan on Modis 76th Birthday

On Prime Minister Narendra Modis 76th birthday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan in Varanasi, celebrating 25 years of Modis public service. The event included a bike rally with 500 youth embarking on a 20-day journey from Varanasi to Vadnagar, symbolizing Modis roots and leadership. This initiative aims to reflect the positive transformations in India under Modis governance, while also promoting unity through the Ek

18 Sep 2026 11:49 am
Russia says destroyed dozens of Ukrainian drones as polling stations open

Mr. Putin has ruled Russia since New Year's Eve 1999 and his United Russia party has dominated Russian politics since the early 2000s

18 Sep 2026 11:48 am
The Greyhounds last leap

Created in 1989 to take on Maoists in the forests of undivided Andhra Pradesh, the Greyhounds became a specialised counter-insurgency force. Over three decades later, as the insurgency recedes, Abhinay Deshpande revisits the forces battles and its losses, the legacy of a war that shaped it, and how the Greyhounds are preparing for a future beyond the Maoist conflict

18 Sep 2026 11:43 am
Bogged down by Bengalurus notorious traffic, abductor of Rajasthan woman told driver to run over anyone who comes in the way

The woman told Bengaluru police that the abductors were sent by her mother-in-law, based in Rajasthan, as families of the couple were opposed to their marriage

18 Sep 2026 11:43 am
Older Gen Z girls in Keralam delaying marriage

Sociologists say the shift is most visible among educated, working women

18 Sep 2026 11:42 am
Congress backs Mamata as ECI freezes name and symbol of Trinamool Congress

LoP Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal criticised the ECI for freezing the name and symbol of the Trinamool Congress which was set up by Mamata Banerjee 28 years ago

18 Sep 2026 11:41 am
Why has a Punjab villagers death triggered political uproar across the State? | Explained

With Punjab heading into Assembly elections, due in early 2027, mainstream political parties, including the Congress, SAD, and BJP are aggressively seizing on the issue

18 Sep 2026 11:40 am
Indias defence start-up boom is outrunning its talent pipeline

Without targeted skilling, 40-45% of roles in the sector could remain unfilled by 2030, a gap that risks bottlenecking aircraft development, unmanned systems, naval projects and secure communications networks

18 Sep 2026 11:22 am
As Project Cheetah completes 4 years, big cat population in India rises to 52

The next phase of the cheetah restoration programme involves expanding suitable habitat for cheetahs and establishing a comprehensive, long term cheetah meta population in India.

18 Sep 2026 11:22 am
Congress government engages in politics concerning peoples lives, not their sentiments, says Karnataka CM

Seventeen (17) subjects have been listed on the agenda for discussion at the Cabinet meeting

18 Sep 2026 11:20 am
Police debunk 24-karat gold-plated Ganesh idol claims in Hyderabads Goshamahal

The police alleged that the publicity was intended to promote the commercial interests of Lee Chee Pearls and Jewels

18 Sep 2026 11:11 am
Shapoorji Pallonji Group backs Tata Sons listing; Tata Group stocks fall

The SP Group proposed selling a portion of its stake in the holding company, Tata Sons, for at least 25,000 crore

18 Sep 2026 11:00 am
Visually challenged students write exams without help of scribes at Andhra Loyola College

The students keyed in their answers on laptops, after which the answer scripts were printed and forwarded to the respective examiners for evaluation

18 Sep 2026 10:54 am
Paramedical students seek 15,000 monthly stipend for hospital training in Andhra Pradesh

Delays in examinations and release of results are affecting higher education, employment and competitive examination opportunities, they say

18 Sep 2026 10:52 am
Adarana-3 scheme to be relaunched soon, says Viswabrahmin Corporation chief

A proposal to provide pensions to Vishwabrahmin artisans from the age of 50 has been brought to the notice of the government, says A.P. Viswabrahmin Welfare and Development Corporation chairperson

18 Sep 2026 10:45 am
Watch: Snow-clearance work underway on Bairagarh-Sach Pass-Killar road in Chamba

Snow-clearance work is underway on the Bairagarh-Sach Pass-Killar road in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.

18 Sep 2026 10:41 am
Michelin-Selected KEK brings Singapores zi char cuisine to Bengaluru

The third edition of Masak Masak at Kopitiam Lah will feature KEK signatures including chilli crab, coffee pork, butter cereal prawns and moonlight horfun

18 Sep 2026 10:35 am
UP CM Yogi lights lamp at Prerna Sthal, launches Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

CM Yogi on Vishwakarma Jayanti: Prime Minister Modi is the architect of New India, 25 crore people of UP stand with him

18 Sep 2026 10:34 am
Watch | Complex priorities: On UPI transactions, MDR charges

New UPI MDR charges from October 15 could affect merchant payments, with concerns over rate complexity, compliance and small-business adoption.

18 Sep 2026 10:31 am
Tenthpin Launches AI, IoMT-based Centre for Life Sciences Innovation Hub in Bengaluru

Tenthpin Launches AI, IoMT-based Centre for Life Sciences Innovation Hub in Bengaluru

18 Sep 2026 10:30 am
Moody's raises India fiscal 2027 GDP growth forecast to 7% on West Asia resilience

The agency said elevated energy prices and El Nio-related food price pressures pose risks to inflation, consumption and growth

18 Sep 2026 10:28 am
Andhra government imposed 1,000-crore house tax burden on urban residents: CPI(M)

Capital value-based property tax has resulted in house taxes increasing by at least 15 per cent every year, says Babu Rao

18 Sep 2026 10:28 am
VIT-AP lays focus on AI, quantum and deep-tech research

VIT has formed a quantum faculty cluster covering quantum devices, materials, sensing, algorithms, post-quantum cryptography and applications, says Vice-Chancellor

18 Sep 2026 10:24 am
First Drop Theatres Care-Tharsis provides caregivers with a platform for their stories

First Drop Theatre celebrates its tenth anniversary with a playback theatre enactment of caregiver stories

18 Sep 2026 10:23 am
NLMC to hold investor meets in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Hyderabad before e-auction of 459 RINL plots

The 456 HB Colony house plots and three Auto Nagar parcels go under the hammer on RailTels platform on October 12 and 16; EMD is 2 lakh a plot

18 Sep 2026 10:20 am
Rupee rises 16 paise to 95.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.02% lower at 99.97

18 Sep 2026 10:18 am
Watch: Hemant Soren pays tribute to late Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren paid tribute to former State minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu during his Shraddha ceremony in Giridih on Thursday.

18 Sep 2026 10:17 am
What stopping a river entails

While dams help generate hydroelectricity and store excess rainwater, they also cause some environmental problems

18 Sep 2026 10:16 am
Kritilabs, Fiji firm RC Manubhai sign three-year pact to take AI, IoT solutions to Pacific

Chennai-based technology firm to initially target Fiji, with planned expansion into other Pacific Island markets

18 Sep 2026 10:06 am
Mayawati slams Centre over UPI fee, calls it 'capitalist profiteering attitude'

BSP chief Mayawati said the public is unwilling to accept this system, which imposes an additional financial burden on them as a 'tax

18 Sep 2026 9:54 am
Pentagon to proceed with controversial testosterone testing after pause

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has promoted the use of testosterone to improve military readiness, first announced the screening mandate in July.

18 Sep 2026 9:45 am
Watch: Why are these Paniya families still living in tents seven years after Kerala floods?

Keralas Human Rights Commission has ordered urgent rehabilitation for 26 Paniya tribal families living in temporary shelters since the 2019 floods.

18 Sep 2026 9:37 am
Trump reiterates Iran war talking points, says Iran wants to make a deal

Donald Trump reiterates his Iran war talking points and says Iran wants to make a deal amid continuing tensions.

18 Sep 2026 9:17 am
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max go on sale in India

Apple on Friday commenced the sale of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India. These phones can be purchased on Apples India store and its six retail outlets across the country.

18 Sep 2026 9:17 am
Homestay: Charting a smooth path for hosts & guests in Karnataka

As homestays mushroom across Karnatakas tourist destinations, safety concerns and unauthorised establishments are putting the sector under scrutiny. The Tourism Department is now moving to streamline registrations, tighten regulations, and bring a new Bed & Breakfast policy, writes Rashmi Patil

18 Sep 2026 9:11 am
Voting for Delhi University Students' Union polls begins

A total of 1,000 electronic voting machines (EVMs) have been deployed for the elections. Of these, 960 will be used for polling, while 40 have been kept in reserve, according to university officials.

18 Sep 2026 9:04 am
Union Cabinet approves 24,815 crore multi-tracking projects across 15 districts in U.P., Andhra Pradesh

The existing Indian Railways network will increase by about 601 km; the 14,926 crore Ghaziabad-Sitapur project is crucial for improving connectivity between the northern and eastern regions of the country

18 Sep 2026 8:54 am
Union Cabinet approves new railway lines at a cost of 9,889 crore in Andhra Pradesh

The 198-km-long third and fourth lines between Rajahmundry and Visakhapatnam is expected to improve connectivity to major ports, boost access to tourist destinations, and lead to an additional freight traffic of 29.04 million tonnes per annum

18 Sep 2026 8:53 am
Four, including three juveniles, arrested for rape and murder of minor girl in Delhis Swaroop Nagar

Police say the body of a minor girl was found in an open field on September 13; CCTV analysis of more than 50 cameras helped investigators trace the suspected tempo

18 Sep 2026 8:51 am
Bell on the run

The school bell wanted to ring whenever she wanted. But she had a schedule ...

18 Sep 2026 8:51 am
ED raids 7 locations in Jharkhand State Co-op bank 'fraud' case

The case is related to alleged large-scale fraud committed by businessman Sanjay Kumar Dalmia

18 Sep 2026 8:43 am
OpenAI launches legal-focused AI platform, escalating race for law firm users

OpenAI said its new product combines its Astra model with an index of US case law, statutes, regulations and other legal materials, along with specialised instructions for legal analysis and writing

18 Sep 2026 8:42 am
IIT grad, bank manager among 6 held for taking 1.12 crore from senior citizen after 'digital arrest'

Gohel is a web developer with a BE degree from IIT Delhi and was previously booked in a 2021 cheating case, while Tyagi works as an operations manager with a private bank, the official said.

18 Sep 2026 8:35 am