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'Want to focus on my batting': Nigar Sultana on decision to leave T20I captaincy

Digital Desk | Nisshin, Sep 20 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana has stated that her decision to leave the T20I captaincy is to focus on he

TN: Two dead as rain-triggered landslide hits Idukki village

Digital Desk | Idukki, Sep 20 (IANS) Two people were killed after a landslide buried a shed at Kottakamboor in Vattavada, Idukki district, on Sun

Asian Games: India women beat Singapore for second straight TT win, men lose to Iran

Digital Desk | Toyota, Sep 20 (IANS) India women's table tennis registered a come-from-behind win against Singapore in a thrilling second tie in

Left Movement Curbed RSS Influence in Keralam: CPI(M)s P Jayarajan

Jayarajan was inducted into the CPI(M) state secretariat after the recent extended state committee meeting held at Kozhikode to review its defeat

Legendary Actor Sivaji Ganesan's Eldest Daughter Dies

Several political leaders and members of the Tamil film fraternity have reached out to the family to express their condolences over her demise

Trump says his planned arch would become a 'military complex' able to host drones and snipers

President Donald Trump has announced plans for a grand memorial arch adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery, which will serve as a unique milita

Mehbooba Mufti Objects to Repurposing of CrossLoC Trade Centre as Tourist Facility

Since the 2019 shutdown, the Salamabad complex once echoing with the movement of goods and the roar of the Jhelum nearby deteriorated into disu

Moscow repels 'largest enemy drone attack' involving over 1,600 UAVs amid Russian parliamentary elections

Russia reported repelling a large drone attack targeting Moscow during ongoing parliamentary elections. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy c

Man found dead inside parked car in Koramangala

S Jaishankar scheduled to address UNGA's 81st session on Sept 26, lead Indian delegation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will lead India's delegation at the 81st UN General Assembly High Level Week in New York and address the s

Unity of Love-Kush Community Paves the Way for Bihars Prosperity, Says CM Samrat Chaudhary

CM Samrat Chaudhary emphasizes the importance of community unity for Bihars development at the Love-Kush Talent Award ceremony. Unity of Love-Kus

When Jaya Prada spoke about flirtatious nature of Dharmendra

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Actress Jaya Prada once revealed that of all the actors, Dharmendra was the most flirtatious. An old clip fr

Mahabharat actor, former WWE wrestler Saurav Gurjar sent to 14-day judicial remand over alleged false marriage promise

Actor and former WWE wrestler Saurav Gurjar, best known for playing Bhim in Mahabharat, has been sent to 14 days of judicial remand after Gachibo

Padma Shri Awardee Cardiologist G Vijayaraghavan Dies at 84

A native of Perumpuzha in Kollam, Vijayaraghavan completed his MBBS from Thiruvananthapuram Medical College in 1964 and MD in General Medicine in

Old era of jingoism, equating Nepali nationalism with anti-Indianism, is over: Nepal Finance Minister

In Delhi for meetings after the recent floods in Nepal, Swarnim Wagle pushes for a reset in fractious Delhi-Kathmandu ties, revising the trade tr

Turkey ready to support Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

Turkey is ready to provide military support to Saudi Arabia under a recently signed defence agreement, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has s

Vadnagar-Varanasi Seva Yatra: 500 volunteers on motorcycles clean schools, ponds along the route

Digital Desk | Vadnagar/Varanasi, Sep 20 (IANS) More than 500 young volunteers taking part in the Seva Yatra on motorcycles from Vadnagar to Vara

Powerful Quote of the Day by David Letterman: 'Next in importance to having a good aim is to recognize...'-inspiring life lessons on timing and knowing when to act

Powerful Quote of the Day by David Letterman: David Letterman's quote emphasizes timing's importance in decision-making. Knowing when to act is v

Red Bishop beats the odds to claim the Indian St. Leger

Iran says US preparing to resume attacks, warns of a sustained response

Tehran's central military command says any US attack would trigger sustained strikes on American bases and interests, and warns countries against

Kolkata and Howrah Municipal Corporations Reserve Over 33% of Wards for Women

Kolkata and Howrah Municipal Corporations reserve over 33% of wards for women ahead of the 2026 elections, with public feedback open until Octobe

Alliance with NC wont stop Congress from raising public issues: Tariq Karra

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sep 20 (IANS) J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president and legislator Tariq Hameed Karra on Sunday said the Cong

IAFs Suryakiran Aerobatic Team Takes To Meerut Skies For First Time, Over One Lakh Spectators Witness Two-Day Display

Man Enters Karnataka Home With Bucket. 6 Of Family Die In Fire Minutes Later

The fire broke out at the Damone family home in Chavhat Galli on September 15. Six members of the family, including Gajanan Damone, lost their li

Public Consultations on Auto Rickshaw Fare Revision Set for September 23 in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadus transport department will hold public consultations on auto rickshaw fare revisions on September 23, 2026. Public Consultations on Au

Protesters demanding rollback of UGC regulations block Yamuna Expressway in Agra

Protesters demanding rollback of UGC regulations blocked the Yamuna Expressway in Agra on Sunday. Dozens of tractors were used to halt traffic, l

Man beats wife to death, later kills self in Odisha

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 20 (IANS) In an unfortunate incident, a man allegedly beat his wife to death following a family dispute and later

Public Consultation on Auto Rickshaw Fare Revision in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadus transport department to hold public consultations on auto rickshaw fare revisions on September 23, considering stakeholders views. Pu

Sixty Years, Six Continents: The Quiet Scale of a Guru Who Never Sought the Spotlight

He has built a network of multi-specialty charitable hospitals that together have a 1000-beds, a university, an animal hospital that has never pu

First Intelligent Robot Application Skills Exhibition Kicks Off in Hangzhou

The inaugural Intelligent Robot Application Skills Exhibition showcases over 300 robots in Hangzhou, highlighting advancements in collaborative r

Andros Townsend ran over by pitch roller in Thailand, jokes Stoke away 'wasn't bad'

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Former England footballer Andros Townsend was ran over by a pitch roller in Thailand during warm-up for h

India's MMA Fighter Sanyal Passes Out Due To Exhaustion; Withdraws From Asian Games

Sanyal was trying to cut weight for Sunday's competition when the incident took place

Miley Cyrus reveals Dolly Parton's touring habits which left her baffled

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Sep 20 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus has spoken about the touring habits of iconic singer Dolly Parton that le

Indias Exports To BRICS Nations Grew 34 pc To $19.9 bn in April-August 2026-27: Commerce Ministry

The ministry data, however, showed that exports to the four core BRICS economies was $14.9 billion in April-August 2025-26 and it rose to $19.9 b

Ed Sheeran Cries, Says Gaza Situation Unjustifiable, Doesn't Mention Israel

The singer became emotional while reading a prepared statement from a teleprompter and apologised to fans for the decisions he had made during wh

Iran Warns Regional Partners of Consequences Amid Rising Tensions with the U.S.

Irans military warns regional nations of repercussions if they support U.S. attacks, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iran Warns Regi

How cyber fraud became an industry

Three books trace the journey of cybercrime from a get-rich-quick scheme enabled by cheap mobile data to the sprawling enterprise it has become t

Distressed Over Unreturned Loan, Youth Dies After Self-Immolation in Bhubaneswar

In a heartbreaking incident in the state capital, a young man lost his life after setting himself on fire, unable to bear extreme mental agony ov

Mercury Transit in Libra on September 26: Windfall Gains and Big Success Ahead for 9 Zodiac Signs

Word of the Day: Volition meaning explained, with origin, pronunciation and examples

Todays Word of the Day, volition, refers to the power or ability to make a conscious choice through ones own will. Commonly used in the phrase of

Over 77% of Rajasthans illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts

Recent proposed changes threaten to aggravate the situation by removing protections

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian likely to travel to New York for UNGA: Report

Iran's President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian will likely travel to New York in the upcoming days to participate in a session of the United Nations Gener

7-Day Autumn Session To Begin In J

Srinagar, Sep 20: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will meet here on Monday for a seven-sitting Autumn session as opposition parties, inclu

UP: BJP chief Nitin Nabin to begin two-day poll strategy visit from tomorrow

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 20 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Partys National President Nitin Nabin will lead organisational meetings, public programmes

Saudi pact may pull Pakistan into Middle East conflict: Report

New Delhi: Pakistans defence commitments to Saudi Arabia could increasingly draw the country into the widening Middle East conflict, placing pres

Horoscope: Major Planetary Shifts Bring Big Life Changes for 6 Zodiac Signs

Gujarat: Mother delivers triplets with help from 108 emergency team in Rajkot

Digital Desk | Rajkot, Sep 20 (IANS) An emergency medical team from the 108 service assisted in the delivery of the remaining two babies after a

Waheeda Rehman Cast as Mahatma Gandhi's Mother Putlibai in Manoj Bajpayee Starrer

Exclusive: Sonal Chauhan opens up about working with Ravi Kishan, praises his understanding of life

Mirzapur: The Movie actress Sonal Chauhan has opened up about her experience of working with Ravi Kishan. Praising the actor not only for his und

How one India T20I could become Japanese cricket's defining moment

Japan is set to host its first-ever men's senior international cricket match against India, marking a milestone for Japanese cricket. Growth has

Tata Trusts challenges Chandra's reappointment, says casting vote cannot override AoA

Tata Trusts says resolution could not have been validly passed after one of the two Trust-nominated directors voted against it as majority amongs

Search Continues For 6,000 People Nearly 4 Weeks After Nepal Flash Floods

The government aims to reopen the 12 bridges by October 6 and has invited tenders for reconstruction of the other 33

Ukraine Fires 1,000 Drones At Russia, Including Hundreds Launched At Moscow

Across the wider Moscow region, the attack killed two people and wounded 20, local Gov. Andrei Vorobyov said. The dead were a 74-year-old man and

DMDK flags crimes, farm distress and civic concerns in TN

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) DMDK general secretary and Vriddhachalam MLA Premalatha Vijayakant on Sunday sought urgent intervention by

Japanese fighter aircraft operate from Indian soil for the first time

Japanese fighter aircraft operating from Indian soil for the first time marks a major milestone in defence cooperation between India and Japan, A

Motivational quote of the day by Roger Waters: I spent an awful lot of my life waiting for... I thought that at some point I would turn... Life lessons from an inspirational quote by the legendary Pink Floyd musician on why we constantly delay our happiness and when does life truly begin

Roger Waters perfectly captures the common illusion that real life is a destination rather than an ongoing process. His words reflect the realiza

Minister promises exclusion of inhabited and agricultural areas from Ecologically Sensitive Area

He says the the State will submit a comprehensive response to the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change within the stipulated

India 'Not Consulted' For New Zealand Tour, New Scheduling Chaos Engulfs Team: Report

India are scheduled to play five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests during a gruelling two-month tour of New Zealand.

'Avengers: Can Marvel Dethrone 'Hanuman Ansh' at the Indian Box Office

Ukraine fires 1,000+ drones at Russia, hundreds target Moscow

Moscow: Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds that were launched toward Moscow, officials said Su

Wildlife attacks leave farmers counting losses in Kozhikode

The latest field-level data with the Agriculture department officials reveals that crops worth 1,35,29,000 were damaged between January and Augus

Indian Embassy in Iceland celebrates UP Diwas, highlights cultural heritage and investment potential

Digital Desk | Reykjavik, Sep 20 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Iceland organised an event to celebrate Uttar Pradesh Diwas, highlighting the state

Alexios, Dash and Vortex catch the eye

Property Dealer Dies After Scuffle With Neighbours in Delhi

A 48yearold property dealer, ManjeetSingh, died following a violent scuffle with his neighbours in Delhis Kalkaji area on the intervening night o

India on track for 6.5-7% real GDP growth this fiscal, earnings seen accelerating

Imran Khan's Sister Detained In Lahore Ahead Of Planned Protest By His Party

Aleema was detained under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, 1960, which allows local police to arrest anyone perceived as a threa

Ministry of External Affairs Internship 2026: Apply By September 27, Check Dates For October Intake

MEA Internship 2026 applications are open for the October intake. Check eligibility, stipend, travel support and key dates before applying by Sep

Peak demand crisis: Kerala State Electricity Board to procure 300 MW for 25 years via Solar Energy Corporation of India

While supply is expected to begin only in 2028 and will not help to alleviate the present power crisis, it is expressly meant to address peak dem

Entry Barred: 8 Dhamtari Churches Put Up Notice Boards Amid Conversion Row

BJPs Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra movement for social reform, says Meghwal in Fazilka

Digital Desk | Fazilka (Punjab), Sep 20 (IANS) Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal on Sunday described the BJPs Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra as a movemen

'27,000 votes, 27 seats': Akhilesh lays out SP strategy to counter BJP in UP polls

Dont believe in misinformation campaigns on lands: Ponguleti

He said the Congress had a history of implementing land reforms and distributing land to landless Dalits and other marginalised communities

Kolkata Police Urges Swift Online Updates for FIRs and Charge Sheets

Kolkata Police mandates timely online updates for FIRs and charge sheets, emphasizing efficiency and accountability across all police stations. K

Assam CM Himanta Donates Blood on Zubeen Garg's First Death Anniversary

Visakha: Probe Into KGBV Students' Hair-cut Incident

Over 38 students are studying Class IX at the Bheemunipatnam KGBV. The students were accommodated in two rooms. On Sept. 16, after 12 in the midn

NGT Ruled in Favor of Zero Environmental Appeals in Early 2026, Report Shows

Teachers federation urges State government to revive APAT

Leaders of the federation say about 31,784 writ petitions of teachers and others are pending in the courts and could be resolved quickly by a tri

AIMIM Plans to Strengthen Party Ahead of UP Polls: Owaisi

In preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections, we have already visited various constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, Owaisi said

ABVP Demands Official Recognition of Bengali Language Day on September 20

The ABVP calls for September 20 to be recognized as Bengali Language Day in memory of two individuals killed in a police firing incident. ABVP De

Visakhapatnam woman held for blackmailing 26-year-old woman

The accused, Chandana Geetha Prasanna of Seethammadhara, allegedly operated with her husband Sivanarayana and associates Naresh, Uday and Ramana

Karnataka Bans Selfies and Reels on School Trips: New Safety Mandate Holds Principals Accountable

Tata Trusts rejects Tata Sons Boards reappointment of Chandrasekaran; declares vote void ab initio

Tata Trusts said the affirmative support of Tata Trusts Nominee Directors as mandated by the Article of Association (AoA) was not given to the bo

Tata Trusts rejects Tata Sons Boards reappointment of Chandrasekaran; declares vote void ab initio

Tata Trusts said the affirmative support of Tata Trusts Nominee Directors as mandated by the Article of Association (AoA) was not given to the bo

Tatas rival camps lawyer up ahead of looming legal battle

The Tata war came to a head last week, after directors voted to extend Chandrasekarans tenure and move toward a potential public listing, rebuffi

Farmers lift Jurala project gates for water supply in Gadwal

Hyderabad: Upset that the Telangana government allegedly ignored their demand for water supply, farmers in Gadwal lifted the gates of the Jurala

India should design and manufacture chips for everyday products: Vaishnaw

Electronics and IT ninister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines the sheer breadth of chip-making prowess the country aims to build going forward.

Major Drug Bust in Dhamtari: Over

Dhamtari police seize heroin worth 1.02 lakh and arrest three suspects in a significant drug operation. Major Drug Bust in Dhamtari: Over 3.6 Lak

Tata Trusts says Chandrasekaran reappointment resolution was invalid, rejects casting-vote argument

Tata Trusts rejected a casting vote for N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as chairman. One Trusts nominee director voted against the resolution, f

Imran Khan gets jail medical check-up amid fresh health concerns

Imran Khan gets jail medical check-up amid fresh health concerns

WATCH: The moment Ukraine launched its 'largest ever' drone attack on Russia

While the entire Europe continues to remain on edge over a possible escalation by Russians, Ukraine on Sunday launched its largest ever drone att