Maoists Announce Temporary Suspension Of Armed Struggle, Ask Govt To Declare 'Ceasefire'

Chhattisgarh government said it is verifying the authenticity of the statement, which surfaced on social media on Tuesday

Anti-Drone Shield For Lord Jagannaths Srimandir In Odishas Puri To Bolster Security

The state police have taken a zero-tolerance approach to drone activity near the 12th-century shrine, declaring the area a potential no-fly zone.

BRS MLC Venkatramas Election Challenged in HC

Court overrules Registry objections; petition questions validity of ex-IAS officers retirement

Alleged online fraud: two youths arrested

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Revanth to Lead Praja Palana Dinotsavam Celebrations

The Central government, however, will celebrate this day as Hyderabad Liberation Day at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad, on Wednesday, with defence

Kerala HC expresses concern on missing details of gold used for cladding Dwarapalaka idols at Sabarimala temple

SC youth in love with daughter of inter-caste couple murdered near Mayiladuthurai; special team formed to nab suspects

Constitutional clarity: On hearings on the Presidential Reference

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Walkathon held to raise awareness on World Ozone Day

The event was inaugurated by Seema Agrawal, Director General of Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services, who stressed the need for sustainable practi

AP HC: No Use Of Temple Land For Commercial Purposes

The court ruled that the state government must not proceed with the allotment and prohibited the use of temple land for commercial purposes

GST 2.0 short-term pain, possible long-term gain

While revenue loss would be immediate, revenue gains would emerge over time

Maoist Weapon Dump Recovered From Tree Groove In Bastar Forest

This is the first time in the recent past, a Maoist arms dump has been recovered in a groove in a tree in the forest: Bastar range inspector gene

Trey Reed broken bones, legs, brutal death: Delta State University statement goes viral. Here's what the officials say

Trey Reed broken bones, legs, brutal death has sparked outrage. Delta State University statement goes viral on social media. A 21-year-old Delta

Will Eurovision 2026 take place? Spain becomes 4th country to ban Israel as event heads towards turmoil

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TGPCB Urges Safe Disposal Of Old Fridges, ACs

Explaining the science, Nageswara Rao, joint chief environmental scientist, TGPCB, said, Ozone in the stratosphere protects us by filtering ultra

Maharashtra's new policy to promote creative tech sector

The Maharashtra government has unveiled a new policy designed to transform the state into a leading AVGC-XR hub. This initiative includes establi

A brief respite: On Indias August trade data, U.S. tariff impact

The full effects of the 50% tariffs will reflect in Septembers trade data

Newborn Girl Beats Rare Brain Condition After Life-Saving Surgery at Visakhapatnam KGH

KGH team performs rare brain surgery on baby girl; recovery positive, follow-up advised

EU says Israel's Gaza City assault spells 'death', 'destruction'

The European Union has warned Israel that its ground assault on Gaza City will exacerbate the already catastrophic humanitarian situation, leadin

Asia Cup | Bangladesh stay in contention with 8-run win over Afghanistan

Bangladesh beats Afghanistan by 8 runs in Asia Cup match with Tanzid Hasan Tamim scoring a quick 52

Judicial experimentalism versus the right to justice

The top courts endorsement of the Allahabad High Courts steps to prevent the misuse of Section 498A IPC affects the victims pursuit of justice

Private Hospitals in AP Demand Clearance of Rs.2,000 Crore Dues to Resume OP Services

The private hospitals pointed out that when the free healthcare scheme was introduced in 2010, it covered only 800 procedures and 20 per cent of

Moscow and Minsk rehearse launch of nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus, Lukashenko says

Russia and Belarus are conducting joint war games, including rehearsals of tactical nuclear weapon launches and deployment of hypersonic missiles

Andhra Pradesh Government Urged To Release Rs 4,000 Crore For SC, ST R&R Package

Sangham legal advisor Inapurapu Suryanarayana told the media at Rajamahendravaram on Tuesday that the previous YSRC government had acquired 68,32

What is Antifa - will Trump designate it as domestic terror organization? What could be the consequences?

President Donald Trump stated on Monday that he would consider designating Antifa as domestic terrorists, naming the far-left movement part of a

Campus Hiring In India Showing Strong Resurgence: Study

On the brighter side, half the companies surveyed have gender balance targets for new recruits and over a third are actively reaching out to wome

EU's 19th Russia sanctions package delayed as Trump applies pressure

The European Commission postpones its new Russia sanctions package. This delay occurs amidst pressure from the Trump administration. The US wants

Lekha Shankar | Grand Asean-India Tourism Festival in Bangkok

Pata Travel Mart comes alive with 70 Indian exhibitors, IRCTCs strong presence

Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA-TPUSA was targeted by FBI-led Arctic Frost during Joe Biden's tenure as President, reveals Senate committee report

Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA was investigated by FBI, Joe Biden administration. In total, 92 Republican targets, including Republican groups

Tensions flare as Chinese and Philippine ships collide near disputed shoal in South China Sea

Tensions escalate as China's coast guard accuses a Philippine ship of ramming its vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. The Philippines den

Robert Redford dies at 89: Oscar-winning actor & Sundance founder

Robert Redford, a prominent figure in Hollywood, passed away. He was known for his roles in iconic films like 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Krishna Basin Projects Near Full Capacity; TB Reservoir Restricted Over Gate Condition

Krishna projects hold 656.17 TMC ft (94.35%); Srisailam at 210 TMC ft, and inflows are high

Two persons killed as speeding car hits motorcycles near Vanagaram

According to the police, the cars driver was in a panic as he rammed an autorickshaw moments before causing the other accidents. He was caught af

Saudi Arabia intercepts unauthorised drone in Madinah: Source

Madinah: Saudi authorities intercepted and brought down an unauthorised drone in the skies above Madinah on Thursday, September 11, according to

'Youre looking for media hit, I wont give you': Kash Patel snaps at Sen Hirono in fiery FBI clash

DNA TV Show: India, US hold trade talks in New Delhi amid tariff row

Both countries have described the 7-hour-long talks as positive. It was decided that efforts will be further intensified to finalise a beneficial

Supreme Court takes note of pollution in Rajasthan's Jojari river

The Supreme Court has initiated a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding the discharge of industrial waste into Rajasthan's Jojari river. The

AIADMK chief Palaniswami meets Amit Shah amid talk of party reunification

E Palaniswami of AIADMK met Amit Shah at his residence. This happened amidst discussions about welcoming back expelled leaders into the party. Se

'You are an EMBARRASSMENT to this country': Kash Patel blasts Sen Booker over FBI firing question

Parents of Group-1 Rankers in Tears, Demand End to Rs.3 Crore Job Sale Slur

The father of the 46th ranker said the claims were humiliating. We paid coaching fees with borrowed money. Our children stayed up sleepless night

Fake Call Centre Busted In Mumbai; 13 Held For Duping US Nationals

Mumbai police busted a fake call centre in the western suburbs and arrested 13 people allegedly involved in duping US nationals on the pretext of

Tomato Prices Crash in Kurnool Despite Farmers Reducing Crop Area

Surplus has been caused by oversupply, poor crop quality due to recent rains, and reduced demand from Karnataka, Telangana and Maharashtra.

Ex-Manipur MP Lorho S Pfoze Joins NPP In Meghalaya

Former Manipur MP Lorho S Pfoze joined Meghalaya's ruling National People's Party (NPP) on Tuesday.

Patients Evacuated From Top Government Hospital In Flash Flood-Hit Manipur

Patients were evacuated from Manipur's top government hospital, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), after the flash flood sit

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder and weapon and obstruction offenses

Tyler Robinson was charged with aggravated murder for the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Robinson

Gadkari, Omar review Srinagar-Jammu highway traffic restoration

Srinagar, Sept 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today participated in a high-level virtual meeting chaired by Union Minister for Road Transport &

You wont believe how much the wealthiest stash in their 401(k) accounts average balance revealed

High earners often wonder if their 401(k) balance truly reflects upper-class financial security. With incomes starting around $150,000, this grou

Revanth: Restructure 2 Discoms Into 3, Speed Up Underground Cabling in Hyderabad

Revanth Reddy directed that advanced technologies be deployed in urban substations and that underground cabling systems be designed in a way that

Road block damages truck-loads of fruits; apples fetch low price

Jammu Tawi, Sep 16 : The nearly month-long closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway has disrupted the supply chain between the two division

Projects Worth Rs 111 Crore To Be Inaugurated On PM Modi's Birthday In Varanasi

On the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation will inaugurate and lay the foundation ston

2,200 fruit-laden trucks evacuated via Mughal Road

Jammu/Srinagar, Sep 16 : More than 2,200 fruit-laden trucks were evacuated via the Mughal Road, the alternative road link between the valley and

At 40, $2.5 million makes you rich but by 60, its barely scraping the top! Find out why

For many Americans, $2.5 million sounds like the kind of wealth that secures a lifetime of freedom. At 40, thats true it places you among the to

U.S. President Trump dials PM Modi, greets him on birthday

PM Modi supports the U.S. initiativestowards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict and also aims to strengthen U.S.-India relations

Charlie Kirk shooting LIVE | Tyler Robinson faces charges; Utah Attorney makes big announcement

Criminal detained under PSA in Kathua

Jammu Tawi, Sept 16 : An alleged criminal has been detained under the stringent Public Safety Act in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district, police s

Retd Employee Lost Rs 6.8 Cr In Trading Scam

The victim began by investing Rs 2 lakh and later deposited amounts up to Rs 86 lakh. Within days, his trading dashboard falsely displayed profit

Donald Trump wishes PM Modi on 75th birthday amid tariff row: 'Fully committed to...'

In a post on the social media platform X, PM Modi thanked the US president for his warm greetings. The PM said he was fully committed to taking t

PM Modi At 75: Shivraj Singh Chouhan On PM Modi's Respect For Party Workers

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has shared a deeply personal account of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's humility and respect for

Nitish Kumar Offers Interest-Free Loans

The Bihar government announced that interest-free loans will be provided to students who passed the class 12 board examinations under the Student

India's Employability Gap To Be Bridged With Yogya Bharat Mission: Experts

Experts agree that linking skills with qualifications, reducing migration pressures, and supporting entrepreneurship will be key for the mission

Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage to resume today

Jammu Tawi, Sep 16 : The pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district will resume on Wednesday,

Cant penalise retired employee for misconduct without proper inquiry: HC bench

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The horoscope for Wednesday, 17 September 2025 comes with a powerful cosmic shift as the Sun moves into Virgo, highlighting discipline, health, a

Man injured in shootout in Samba

Jammu Tawi, Sep 16 : A man was injured when a criminal allegedly fired at him in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district on Tuesday, officials said. Th

No tax cut, but luxury goods cos hopeful of indirect gains

Luxury goods and high-end bike manufacturers are boosting retail stocks and planning launches, anticipating positive effects from widespread GST

TDP will fight until Bharat Ratna is conferred on NTR, says AP CM

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said that his party will fight until Bharat Ratna (posthumously) is confe

Trump wishes PM Modi on 75th birthday in first call since 50% tariffs; leaders discuss strengthening India-US ties

NEW DELHI: In a significant diplomatic development, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held their first direct con

Priceless Archaeological Artefacts In Gaza Saved In Frantic Rescue

With an Israeli airstrike looming, aid workers carried out a last-minute rescue mission to salvage thousands of priceless artifacts from a Gaza w

Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro leak reveals disappointing minimal upgrades over S25 model

Leaks suggest the Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro, expected in January 2026, will feature design similarities to the S25, including slim bezels and a pill

Opinion: Was the last Nizam of Hyderabads independence bid a mistake?

Hyderabad: By September 16 in 1948 it was pretty much game over for the erstwhile Hyderabad states last Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan, whose governmen

Karnataka High Court annuls Congress MLA's win, orders Malur vote recount

In a setback for the ruling Congress, the Karnataka High Court nullified the election of Congress MLA KY Nanje Gowda. The court ordered a recount

Supreme Court seeks states' replies on pleas against religious conversion laws

The Supreme Court has directed several state governments to respond to petitions seeking a stay on their religious conversion laws. These laws, c

Rahul Gandhi set to tour Gujarat districts, meet new Congress DCC presidents at their homes

Following the 'Gujarat pilot project' of appointing district Congress committee presidents, the AICC and Gujarat PCC are planning for Rahul Gandh

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US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States and China have reached a deal on the short-video Chinese platform TikTok, l

IGP reviews security scenario in valley

Srinagar, Sep 16 : Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, V K Birdi, on Tuesday reviewed the security scenario in the valley. According to an

CBIC Clarifies: No Input Tax Credit On Brokerage

Health insurance premium to fall by 13-14 % VS 18 % GST cut: Report

NTR memorial park will be established in Amaravati, says Naidu

Trump warns Venezuela to stop sending gang members and prisoners to US

Marc Weinstock steps down as Paramount's marketing president amid executive reshuffle

Paramount: Marc Weinstock is exiting his role as Paramount's president of worldwide marketing and distribution after the merger with Skydance. Jo

CM tells Telcos to focus on far-flung villages

Srinagar, Sep 16 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed the telecom and digital communications infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmi

BJP leader, friend booked for kidnapping college girl in MPs Mandsaur district

BHOPAL: A young female college student was allegedly kidnapped by a man with the help of a local BJP leader Shrawan Chauhan in Mandsaur district

AP To Screen One Crore Women And Children Under Health Programme

The state plans to conduct 14,500 medical camps at health centres ranging from sub-health centres to teaching hospitals

144 cr. fine collected by settling traffic challan cases in Lok Adalat

France On Alert As 8,00,000 Expected To Protest Thursday

France is bracing for a day of nationwide protests on Thursday, with a source close to the authorities saying some 800,000 people are expected to

Proclaimed offender brought back to Jammu from Bengaluru

Jammu Tawi, Sept 16 : The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Jammu and Kashmir has traced and arrested a proclaimed offender who had been

Apple admits iOS 26 will kill your battery faster heres what you need to know

Apple has publicly recognized that installing iOS 26 may temporarily impact both battery life and device performance. This uncommon transparency

Statewide Bathukamma Fete to Begin in Telangana on Sept. 21

Festivities from Sept 2130 to showcase culture, draw tourists

Centre garners nearly Rs 3,300 crore revenue from disposal of office waste

Since 2021, the Centre's cleanliness campaigns have generated nearly Rs 3,300 crore from office waste disposal, freeing 696.27 lakh sq ft of spac