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Bihars Gaya Sees Surge in Pilgrims During Pitripaksha Festival

Gaya witnesses over 3.8 lakh pilgrims in one day during the Pitripaksha festival, with extensive arrangements for their comfort and safety. Bihar

Three arrested with 2 assault rifles, 10 kg heroin in Punjabs Amritsar

The accused were allegedly linked to foreign-based smugglers and were procuring illegal weapons and narcotics for further supply in Punjab, polic

With Rains In Rayalaseema, Farmers In The Region Get Busy With Sowing

Rains have come as a major relief to horticulture farmers, particularly sweet orange growers: Reports

YS Jagan Consoles Kakumanu Rajasekhars Family

The YSRC chief assured the bereaved family that the party would stand by them and extend all possible support and assistance.

T.N. Congress Ministers to campaign in Thattanchavady, says PPCC chief Vaithilingam

Walkathon, public awareness sessions held at RGGGH to mark World Heart Day

CPR training session organised for Visakhapatnam police personnel

CISF Jawan Shoots Four Colleagues Dead at Kathua Hydel Project Camp

A CISF jawan opened fire on colleagues at the Sewa 2 hydel power project camp in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, killing four personnel. Authorities h

Farmers seek prompt action by WRD after ECI approves 14.97 crore for desilting works in PAP canal

Kannur Dussehra to conclude with 500-drone spectacle

Xi Jinping Urges Contributions to National Strategies at Sichuan University Anniversary

President Xi Jinping encourages Sichuan University to strengthen national strategies and foster talent on its 130th anniversary. Xi Jinping Urges

Rahul to Meet Families of Children Who Died in MPs Balaghat

He questioned how long will children from poor and tribal families in Madhya Pradesh suffer due to apathy and inefficiency of the administration

Keralam government weighs proposal for UN University centre

IT officials organise awareness programme on filing SFTs

NCLAT seeks creditors' response to Subhash Chandra plea against NCLT order

Appellate tribunal seeks replies within a week and will hear interim relief pleas on October 29-30; Chandra challenges NCLT's September 1 order

Bhatti calls Dalits, tribals to unite under Congress

New Delhi: Condemning the insult of Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge with an alleged purification ritual in Uttarakhand, Telangana

Britannia elevates N Venkataraman to deputy MD, names Jayaraman as CFO

N Venkataraman will oversee finance, strategy, legal, secretarial and IT functions, while Ramamurthy Jayaraman will take over as chief financial

Over 10,000 seats allotted in final phase of TG-EAPCET Bi.PC 2026 counselling

Issue guidelines for psychosocial counsellors: Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights

No bar on conducting byelection in Perundurai, Election Commission tells Madras High Court

It, however, adds that bypolls to Tiruchi East, Ambasamudram, Viralimalai and Karur will have to wait till disposal of connected election petitio

Watching Mobile Phone, Accountant Loses Balance and Falls from Third Floor in Udaipur

Udaipur, September 29, 2026: An accountant working with the Udaipur Municipal Corporation died after falling from the third floor of a residentia

Maharashtra FDA orders tighter regulation of infant foods across the state

Order mandates FSSAI licences and BIS marks, tightens labelling and promotion rules, and bars advertising, discounts and benefits to health worke

LVPEI, IIH Warriors to hold Not Just A Headache session on Sept. 30

Government is in favour of setting up High Court Bench in Mangaluru: MLC

Israel publishes Gaza satellite imagery, censors it in minutes

Gaza: In an unusual lapse in Israels control over wartime visuals, an official public mapping portal, GovMap, briefly published clear imagery of

New NCERT Social Science text replaces European revolutions with resistance movements in medieval India

Content on French, Russian revolutions removed from latest edition of Class 9 textbook; shifts focus to foreign invasions triggered by Indian wea

Chinas New Geological Map of Mars Set for Completion by 2028

Chinas new geological map of Mars aims to establish global standards for Martian geological epochs by 2028. Chinas New Geological Map of Mars Set

Amazon starts focusing on large enterprise segment in B2B

For Amazon Business, overall sales are growing at 65 per cent in terms of value, with a five-year CAGR of 40 per cent

Rupee briefly breaches 96 mark, but pulls back

RBI support and easing crude oil prices stabilise the market

Youth Test: Yashbardhan, Ishan bowl India u-19 to thumping win

Kerala High Court quashes bifurcation of Kerala Police Officers Association

The court holds that the government is not authorised to restructure the three police associations

Britannia names N Venkataraman deputy MD, Ramamurthy Jayaraman CFO

Venkataraman currently serves as CFO, while Jayaraman is vice-president of corporate finance and has been with Britannia for 15 years.

Star-Studded Paris Fashion Week Show

The evenings biggest surprise came from Cline Dion, who made a surprise performance of her 2002 hit Im Alive, closing out the glittering show.

Is Claude down? Claude AI outage hits thousands as users report problems- when will the issue restore?

Is Claude down today, 29 Sept 2026: On September 29, Claude AI is experiencing significant outages affecting multiple services, including Claude

Bars in Puducherry directed to keep up closure time

Prof. V. Aravindakshan Award 2026 for Aishe Ghosh

JNU student leader honoured for role in student movements and democratic resistance

US-China Thaw: Pomp, Pander; India Frozen Out

Both sides agreed to discuss the future of artificial intelligence or AI. There is consensus that the summit was more about pomp and show than ta

Digital agriculture and the problem of exclusion

The DAM architecture risks excluding women and tenant farmers, and gives little attention to workers disrupted by tech change

Letters to the Editor dated September 30, 2026

Why bond yields are staying high

Fears of inflation going up, burden of subsidies and expectations of tight monetary policy are factors

Anubhav Sinha Shares His Musical Journey and New Release Barish Aur Tum

Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha reveals his passion for music and launches new song Barish Aur Tum under his label Banaras Beat. Anubhav Sinha Shares His

CM Revanth Flags SIR Voter Deletion Concerns at CWC Meeting

CM raises electoral roll concerns at Congress meeting, highlights health and education reforms

Suspected albinism among Toda buffalo population prompts call for documentation of disappearing breed

US consumer confidence plunges to 12-year low as households fear weaker jobs, economy

Consumer confidence in the US experienced a notable decline in September, reaching its lowest level since 2014. This drop suggests households env

UP International Trade Show draws 4,400 MoUs, worth Rs 6,500 crore

Potential business estimated at 15,500 crore

Urvashi Seeks Rs 7,000 Cr From LA-Based AI Firm

Actress alleges the company commercially exploited her name, images and videos without permission

Karnataka CM directs Chief Secretary to instruct banks not to deduct Gruha Lakshmi amount for loan instalments

Easing global prices, rising arrivals and muted demand likely to weigh on Indian cotton prices

Crop size likely to be lower on decline in area and deficient rainfall affecting the production of the fibre crop

Editorial. Tripping up

Power shortfall calls for holistic reforms

Second edition of Swachhathon to be held on October 2

The marathon will feature 5K, 10K and 21K categories, with cash prizes totalling 10 lakh for the winners, and will begin at 5 a.m. from the IGMC

Rahul Bhatt reacts to father Mahesh Bhatt's affair with Parveen Babi in the 70s: 'Was lucky not to hear'

It was the late 70s and 80s. The Hindi film industry was undergoing a renaissance (of sorts). While new releases would make headlines for obvious

RBI panel suggests higher WMA limit for states, flags year-end borrowing

Panel proposes raising aggregate WMA limit by 11.2% to 67,839 crore and urges states to spread market borrowings more evenly across the financial

Rashmika Takes On Intense Carnatic Training for M.S. Subbulakshmi

Producer Allu Aravind says the legendary singer has chosen the actress from heaven for the role

Tata Electronics grows into strategically important arm of the Tata Group

From assembling iPhones to building semiconductor facilities, Tata Electronics has grown rapidly, with revenue rising from 1.9 crore in FY22 to 1

Kabibar Radhanath Ray Infused Life into the Lifeless, Says Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj

Odisha paid state-level homage on Tuesday to Kabibar Radhanath Ray, the 19th-century poet who gave modern Odia verse its landscape, lyricism and

A.P. Minister thanks Union Railways Minister for approving new train service between Machilipatnam and Kurnool City

SFI condemns fines slapped on hostelers at Virudhunagar medical college

Sesh Teams Up With Hyd Police for Womens Safety

The actor joins Stand With Her campaign, calling for greater accountability from men and more inclusive workplaces

'The three angels can't defend themselves': Clancy holdout juror speaks out as retrial battle begins

Lula draws the line amid Trump interference in Brazils close and tough election

Lula says Brazil does not fit in anyones backyard even as the countrys top intelligence agency raises the risk of U.S. interference in the Octobe

Spotify down? Downdetector data shows significant Spotify outage in US

Spotify is down for numerous users in the US today, shows Downdetector. As of 10:06 a.m. ET, over 15,000 US users have reported issues with the m

Mihrab conference calls for inclusive approach in mahals

Speaking at a session on Comprehensive Mahal, Islamic scholar Maliyekkal Sulaiman Saquafi said mahals should work towards the welfare and progres

Three Teenagers, One Inclusive Vision

Hyderabad students are creating spaces where children with different learning needs can connect, create and have fun

A contractor asked Shaquille ONeal for $80000, his cheaper Best Buy find became a billion-dollar Amazon deal

Shaquille ONeal wasnt looking for his next investment. He just needed security cameras for his home. One company reportedly gave the retired NBA

Andhra horror: Woman killed, severed head dumped in canal by butcher over money dispute

A woman was allegedly killed following a dispute over money in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, with police suspecting that a butcher slit her throat,

US job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labour market remains sturdy

US employers posted fewer job vacancies in August, but the broader American labour market remains resilient against price shocks caused by the fi

Bidding for PM eBus Sewa comes from software to film making companies

Bidding for the tender closed on September 22, with contract awards expected shortly

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu Advocates for AI and Better Governance at Mission Karmayogi Workshop

CM N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasizes AI and capacity building for better governance in India during the Mission Karmayogi workshop in Vijayawada. C

Financial accommodation: RBIs committee recommends 11.2% increase in States avg WMA limit

At the same time, the Committee is also clear that unlike in the past when WMA was the principal medium through which States availed temporary fi

US stock market today: Why Dow Jones falls while S&P 500 and Nasdaq climb as Nvidia, Oracle and Intel gain on oil retreat

US stock market today: The Dow Jones pulled back slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hovered near the flatline. Major tech and retail stocks s

SaaS poster boy Mathrubootham turns producer with Sarpatta Parambarai 2

Freshworks founder Girish Mathrubootham is set to produce Pa. Ranjith's Sarpatta Parambarai 2, marking his entry into Tamil film production after

Edible oils duty cut: Indian govt has to balance consumers and farmers interest, says Agriculture Minister

Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces procurement of oilseeds and pulses by government agencies if growers sell below minimum support price

Ultraviolette to launch 100V-powered Shockwave electric motorcycle in Q1 2027

The move expands the companys new high-voltage architecture beyond the Tesseract electric scooter

H-1B registrations plunge as Indian IT firms shift US staffing strategy

Higher visa costs are prompting Indian IT services firms to strengthen local hiring, offshore delivery and alternative staffing models in the US

A Complete Guide to Finding the Best Mattress Within Your Budget

Choosing the right mattress is an investment in better sleep and long-term comfort. With so many options available, comparing products can quickl

Influenza, COVID-19 may fuel Parkinsons processes, finds CCMB

J&K Police Bust Fake Currency Printing Gang in Jammu, Three Arrested

The Jammu and Kashmir Police busted an alleged fake currency printing gang in Jammu and arrested three persons from a rented accommodation in Cho

My Family Was My First Culinary School: Chef Fitri

Chef Fitri talks about the flavours, memories and cultural influences that shape Malaysian cuisine and his specially curated menu at Zega.

Omar Withdraws Bill on MLAs' Salaries Hike After BJP Opposition in J&K Assembly

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday withdrew a Bill seeking amendments to the salaries and allowances of legislators after

Officials inspect Jamboo Savari route amid crowd-safety concerns

China Defends Enemy State Clause in UN Charter Amid Japans Proposal for Removal

China firmly opposes Japans call to remove the Enemy State Clause from the UN Charter, emphasizing its ongoing relevance for global peace. China

Asad Questions Demography Panels Intent

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the Centres demography panel over its reported request for religion-wise data on vehicles, property and e

19 Fishermen Arrested for Illegal Fishing in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary

In a strict crackdown on unlawful maritime activities, the Forest Department arrested 19 fishermen and seized two trawlers for illegal fishing wi

Disability rights group demands inclusion of all 21 conditions in 2027 census

IISc researchers use light to fix cell division

Neeyamo's Global Payroll Compliance AI Enters Its Third Generation with Multi-Agent Compass

Neeyamo's Global Payroll Compliance AI Enters Its Third Generation with Multi-Agent Compass

195 sheep run over by Dakshin Express between Bibinagar and Ghatkesar

Manufacturing start-ups see investor interest rise as hardware moats deepen

Manufacturing companies raised $635 million across 69 funding rounds in 2026 year-to-date

'Shoveling money out the door': Minneapolis audit puts Walz & Minnesota Somali fraud under scrutiny

Keralam to review colour code for tourist buses

Transport department issued the order taking into account the All India Tourist Vehicles (Permit) Rules, 2023, as well as demands from the touris