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Donald Trump says White House AI Accord as morally binding, almost like a constitution

The hidden forms of caste bias inside IITs

In IITs, merit is often labelled as equal and neutral, but for many students from marginalised backgrounds, merit is a label that excludes them.

IND vs WI 2nd ODI: India opts to bowl in Guwahati, Auqib Nabi to make international debut

Pacer Auqib Nabi, who made into the playing eleven in place of Nitish Reddy, was handed his debut cap for India; West Indies made as many as four

Drug patents in India: How they work and when govt can override them

From 20-year patent protection to government use and compulsory licensing, here's how India regulates drug patents and what the law allows when a

El Nino impact: India sees lowest monsoon rainfall in over a decade

El Nino impact: India sees lowest monsoon rainfall in over a decade

IDSFFK: Salt of resistance captures a forgotten chapter in Keralams coastal history

Impure movie: Varahi Mallipamulas Telugu-English dramedy addresses patriarchy and virginity

Producer-actor Varahi Mallipamula, director Nishanti Evani and actor Kireeti Damaraju on the film that won the Audience Award at the Indiewood Fi

Techie Kavin Selvaganesh murder: when caste pride slays young love in Tamil Nadu

The recent killing of C.KavinSelvaganesh, a Scheduled Caste youth, just because he was in love with a girl of an intermediate caste, has again sp

Sivakasi fireworks industry upbeat as Supreme Court permits manufacture of joined green crackers

Joined crackers formed at least 20% of total production of fireworks sector; it was banned in 2018 by the apex court over pollution concerns

Watch: How Moddys became Ootys chocolate destination

Moddys, one of Ootys well-known chocolate brands, marks 75 years of chocolate-making in the Nilgiris. From its beginnings at Modern Stores in 195

Mangaluru MRPL Blast: MP Brijesh Chowta Appeals People To Not Panic

As a precautionary measure, local hospitals had also been asked to remain prepared to handle any emergency and make necessary arrangements, he sa

J&K to draft guidelines regulating social media journalists

Minister Sakina Itoo tells the Legislative Assembly that a House Committee has given the Information Department four months to formulate new guid

Netflix and JioHotstar releases from Sept 29-Oct 4: Full list

Hyderabad: The first weekend of October is bringing a packed slate of entertainment for OTT viewers, with Netflix and JioHotstar lined up with mo

Young couple on bike harassed in Bihars Gaya, amid a spate of such incidents

The incident, which took place near Sherghati police station in Gaya district, is the latest in a spate of such cases reported from Jamui, Samast

LPG Cylinder Explodes on Vacant Site in Bengaluru, No Casualties

The cylinder exploded at the site belonging to a person named Murthy, located at 6th Cross, Kaggadasapura, within the limits of Byappanahalli Pol

NIMS Additional Medical Superintendent Bhaskar Suspended after ACB Arrest

The suspension order would remain in force until further orders: NIMS

Why India wants a Xinjiang air corridor and what could stand in its way

India is exploring a Hotan corridor through China to cut flight time and costs, but airspace rights, rugged terrain and limited diversion options

INDIA Bloc's March To Poll Body Office, Big Rally Plan In 'Vote Chori' Push

Man Arrested for Attempting to Extort

A man was arrested in Kolkata for attempting to extort 5 lakh by impersonating a police officer and threatening a victim. Man Arrested for Attemp

Vedanta raises 2,000 crore through issuance of non-convertible debentures

Vedanta Ltd on Wednesday said that it has raised Rs 2,000 crore crore through issuance of non-convertible debentures on a private placement basis

Binance Launches Incentivized Learning Program 'Academania Skill-Up' Across South Asia, Rewarding Users for Blockchain Learning

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, announced 'Academan

Asiad 2026: Gold rush for India! Archers win 3 golds, shooters 1 on Day 11

India win four golds on Day 11 of Asian Games 2026, sweeping compound archery team titles, securing an Olympic quota and setting an Asian record

Flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv Makes Emergency Landing Amid Violent Dispute Between Pilots

A FlyDubai flight had to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia due to a violent altercation between pilots, leaving passengers shaken but unh

Copper futures in consolidation phase

Traders can buy on a break-out of 1,432

Kavin caste killing case: Madras High Court quashes charge sheet against parents of prime accused Surjith

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court rules that the evidence cited to link them to the murder and to alleged caste-based offenses was insuf

23 years after invasion, U.S. leaves Iraq; stays in Iran

The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 was its second target in its war on terror. But its war against Iran now has made it increasingly difficult for

Rs 2-Crore Home, Gold Lost: A Cyber Scam In Delhi That Wasn't Just Digital

The woman, who was undergoing cancer treatment, received a call on her landline from an unknown number on April 6.

How Axis Bank Foundation

Axis Bank Foundations Sustainable Livelihood Programme empowers rural households across India through diversified income models, water security,

India's monsoon deficit widens to 12%; El Nino strengthens, positive IOD offers some relief: Report

El Nino conditions have strengthened further, raising concerns over India's monsoon rainfall, even as a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) may pa

Gandak floods Bihars West Champaran as three embankments breach, creates panic among residents

The Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, and Sone rivers are in spate, with rising water levels posing a threat to Bihars border districts

India Secures Squash Medal and Archery Gold in Thrilling Asian Games Campaign

Indias sporting contingent delivered a stellar masterclass on Wednesday, securing a guaranteed squash medal alongside a golden triumph in archery

Tukaram Mundhe Seeks Evidence on Extortion Charges Against FDA Officials

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says no complaint received so far against FDA officials

India bloc meeting: Kharge bats for pre-SIR electoral roll for future polls; voting through ballots instead of EVMs

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge advocates pre-SIR rolls and ballot voting as part of the INDIA blocs push for transparency, accountability,

Keralam bypoll results a strong indicator that CPI(M) has not lost its ground: A. Vijayaraghavan

CPI(M) Polit Bureau member says the electorate has responded against UDF government at the first opportunity after it came to power

Coca-Cola considering December filing for India bottling unit's $1 bn IPO

The Atlanta-based drinks giant has also added Axis Capital Ltd. and IIFL Capital Services Ltd. to the roster of banks working on the Hindustan Co

DeepSeek Partners With Huawei To Develop Chip Programming Tools, Reducing Reliance on Nvidia

DeepSeek said it was open-sourcing programming infrastructure for Huawei's Ascend platform, including compute and communication libraries

Anupam Kher says how a Surat woman who moved to Canada 40 years ago and now drives vans; Watch her inspiring journey

Mamta Ben, a spirited woman from Surat, India, made a bold move to Canada nearly forty years ago. Now, she proudly maneuvers vans and large truck

Indian sailor among five killed, another injured as Somali forces retake hijacked tanker

Puntland Maritime Police Force says three Pakistanis, one Indian and one Myanmar national were killed before it retook the Palau-flagged tanker M

India In Talks With China On Xinjiang Air Corridor To Bypass Pakistan Airspace Restrictions

Cabinet likely to raise wheat MSP by 25 to 2,610 per quintal for 2027-28

The Union Cabinet is likely to have approved a Rs 25 per quintal increase in the minimum support price (MSP) of wheat, taking it to Rs 2,610 per

Saudi Arabia denies talks with Netanyahu in UAE: official

No official meetings. No talks. Nothing whatsoever. Our stance on Israel remains unchanged, a Saudi official said

Why Not Hand All Investigations To CBI? Supreme Court Raps UP Police

The matter relates to an investigation where the police registered an FIR against an unknown person regarding a motorcyclist, even though the com

Maharashtra Housing Authority To Redevelop Mumbai's Pratiksha Nagar Itself, Adopts EPC Model For First Time

MCA Student Commits Suicide in Greater Noida After Month of Online Studies

A first-year MCA student in Greater Noida has tragically taken his own life. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

INDIA bloc announces 'Save Democracy' marches from Oct 2; Rahul Gandhi says 'democracy is bigger than any individual'

Opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc will march to the Election Commission on October 6 to raise concerns. They aim to discuss the revision of

Maharashtra FDA Tightens Infant Nutrition Food Norms

Maharashtra FDA says no to advertising of formula milk and infant foods through free samples, gifts or influencer promotion

Explained: How US Controls Iraq's Oil Revenues

Oil is Iraq's most important revenue source, making up about 90% of the state budget. This gives Washington significant sway over the country's e

Corporate credit profile remains strong in H1 despite West Asia war: Ind Ra

Indian companies' credit profile -- a detailed account of a business's borrowing history, financial health, and repayment reliability-- remained

US completes troop withdrawal from Iraq after 12 year anti-ISIS mission

The US military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islami

ED arrests Vatika Group promoters in 154 crore money laundering case

Vatika Group's Chairman and MD Anil Bhalla and promoter Gautam Bhalla were arrested on Tuesday under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Launde

Video: Speeding Crane Runs Over Scooter, Rider Dies, Driver Flees From Spot

The collision caused immediate injuries as the heavy rear wheel of the crane ran directly over the victim's head.

Mumbai sees strongest September property registrations in over 14 years

Registrations rose 5 per cent year-on-year, while stamp duty collections fell 5 per cent to 1,227 crore as the transaction mix shifted during the

Pilot Attempts to Crash Flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Passengers Intervene

A pilots attempted crash of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was thwarted by passengers and crew, leading to a dramatic landing in Saudi Arabia. P

In Flood-Hit Nepal, Teachers Mourn Students Who Never Returned

At the Neelakantha Secondary School in hard-hit Rasuwa district, a teacher marked red circles beside the names of children missing since the Augu

LPU protest: High Court seeks status report from Punjab govt.

Additional Solicitor Advocate General Satyapal Jain said it was important to identify those behind spreading the misleading information on campus

Supreme Court rules out blanket ban on fireworks in Delhi; bats for time-bound use during Diwali

The Supreme Court has said that it would permit the controlled use of firecrackers for Diwali celebrations this year. The court proposed specific

October 2026 Purnima Date: When is Sharad Purnima? Check tithi, shubh muhurat and significance

Sharad Purnima 2026 will be observed onOctober 25, Sunday. Check the Purnima tithi timings, Nishita Kaal, shubh muhurat, religious significance,

Boeing to build US Navys sixth-gen F/A-XX fighter as India steps up its own plans

Boeing has been selected by the US Navy to design the F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter jet. India is engaging with both the Global Combat Air Prog

CMRL-Exalogic payoff case: Kerala HC reserves order on plea seeking FIR against Pinarayi, daughter Veena, Riyas

Justice A. Badharudeen reviews information passed by ED to State Police Chief and observes orally that question of whether to conduct a prelimina

ED arrests Vatika Group CMD, promoter in PMLA case

Between 2010 and 2012, seven purchaser entities paid 260 crore upfront to Vatika Limited as the entire sale consideration for residential plots i

Assam Government Denies Reports of Restrictions on School Visits by Parents and Public

The Assam government refutes claims of restrictions on public access to schools, emphasizing that parents are welcome without any barriers. Assam

INDIA bloc to hold 'Save Democracy' march from October 2-8, demands elections through ballot papers

The INDIA bloc on Wednesday announced a series of programmes to protest against the Election Commission over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of

Indian Among 5 Crew Members Killed On Hijacked Tanker Off Somalia Coast

Three Pakistani crew members and one Indian national were also wounded, the report said.

Opinion: Opinion | Why Does Trump Want To Sell Arms To A US 'Adversary'? Inside His Strange Bargain

Trump's aides maintain that no such offer had been made. But the story points to a larger strategy

Assam to Establish Fourth Agricultural College in Barak Valley

Assams new agricultural college in Barak Valley aims to enhance education and research in farming for local youth. Assam to Establish Fourth Agri

Mumbai: Abhijeet Dipke Announces Jail Bharo Andolan On October 2

Dipke alleged that the dictatorship of the Election Commission was a matter of concern and claimed that collective efforts were needed to bring c

'Save Democracy March' announced: INDIA bloc projects unity amid SIR row

SP MP Responds to UP Deputy CMs Remarks, Claims Leaders Are Anxious Ahead of Elections

SP MP Awadhesh Prasad criticizes UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Mauryas comments, asserting anxiety among leaders ahead of the 2027 elections. SP MP

Congress pursues politics of divide Hindus for Muslim rule: BJP

BJP accused Congress and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of seeking to divide Hindu society along regional, linguistic, caste and gender l

News from the world of Education: September 30, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

Elon Musk Mistakes AI for SI During Trump Remarks

Elon Musk briefly mixed up the terms AI and SI during his remarks alongside US President Donald Trump before correcting himself with a quick AIso

Three Sisters from Arunachal Pradesh Win Hearts with Soulful Singing

From Arunachal Pradeshs Longding district, three sisters are winning hearts online with their soulful singing videos. Hailing from Wanu village,

L&T Transportation Infra vertical secures 3,500 cr contracts in Dubai

The two contracts cover roads, bridges, tunnels, an interchange and cycling infrastructure, with both projects scheduled for completion by the en

US troops leave last Iraq air base as 12-year mission ends

Baghdad: The US military announced on Wednesday, September 30, that it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mis

AAP not part of INDIA bloc, won't attend meeting: Sanjay Singh

There is no question of joining the meeting. Aam Aadmi Party is not part of the INDIA bloc, says AAP MP Sanjay Singh

Eight people injured in explosion at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals, undergoing treatment

At least eight people sustained injuries in an explosion on the premises of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) near the city on

PM Modi Congratulates Indian Teams for Gold Medals at Asian Games 2026

India shines at the Asian Games 2026, winning gold in archery and shooting. PM Modi praises the athletes remarkable achievements. PM Modi Congrat

OpenAI Unveils Low-Cost AI Model, A Day After Shelving Astra Upgrade

GPT-6.1 Sol ranks below OpenAI's most powerful model, GPT-6 Astra, released in early September

UPI MDR: What it means for consumers?

Pilot fight aboard Dubai-Tel Aviv flight sparked hijacking fears before safe landing in Saudi Arabia

UP International Trade Show 2026 secured 4,400 agreements worth Rs 6,500 crore after five-day event

FlyDubai Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Saudi Arabia After Cockpit Incident

Israeli Warplanes Scrambled Amid Initial Hijacking Concerns; All Passengers Safe

Range Rover Sport Electric bookings open in India, price due next year

The luxury SUV gets a 118.5 kWh battery, claimed WLTP range of up to 609 km and 550 PS output, and will be built at JLR's Solihull plant in the U

IIT Delhi and ACSIR Forge New Research Collaboration

IIT Delhi and ACSIR have signed an agreement to enhance collaboration in education and research, benefiting students and faculty from both instit

Priya Ghanghas Wins Boxing Bronze, Archers Strike Gold at Asian Games

Indias campaign at the Asian Games witnessed a phenomenal surge of success, highlighted by dramatic gold-medal triumphs on the archery field and

Hyderabad meat shops to remain closed on October 2

Hyderabad: All slaughterhouses along with retail meat and beef shops within the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits will remain

Norfolk village team triumphs in FA Cup row replay

The controversial replay follows the FA ruling a referee had made a mistake in the initial match.

Video: Hyderabad road accident kills one near Osmania University

Hyderabad: A person riding a scooty was killed in a road accident near Osmania University, Hyderabad, on Wednesday, September 30. The accident oc

Explosion at MRPL oil refinery in Mangaluru causes panic among residents

On Wednesday, a significant explosion occurred at the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd in Jokatte. Residents from nearby areas reported

'Why does Gyanesh Kumar have lifelong immunity?' Rahul Gandhi asks, then answers