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Xi Jinping lands in Washington as Trump breaks protocol with rare airport welcome for China leader | WATCH

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, setting the stage for high-level talks with US Presi

One year of Leh violence that killed four: What happened in 2025?

Four people died in the violence that erupted in Leh, Ladakh, on September 24, 2025

Super El Nio projected to cause 15,800 additional heat deaths in India, says report

This years El Nio is also a postcard from our future, bringing temperatures climate change is projected to deliver 20 years in the future. In thi

Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: GNFC

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The short-term outlook is bullish for Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals (GNFC). The stock has been

CJP to take up issue of ECI reforms as CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces flak

The CJP has cancelled its programmes scheduled for Thursday (September 24, 2026) and said its leadership would address a press conference in Delh

India, US discuss Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act: State Department

The discussions covered regional developments, energy security and the implications of new US sanctions targeting economic ties with Moscow and T

Woman drugged, raped on pretext of job in Delhi's Mandawali, accused threatened to leak video

A 41-year-old woman was allegedly drugged and raped on the pretext of offering her a job in east Delhi's Mandawali area and later blackmailed wit

Invited Putin for G20 Summit in December: Rubio

The US invitation comes against the backdrop of renewed efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war which is now in its fifth year

Xi Jinping says China, US should be 'partners rather than rivals'

Chinese President Xi Jinping received a welcoming gesture from US President Donald Trump during a recent visit. Both leaders emphasized the impor

Trump welcomes Xi Jinping at airport as US-China summit talks begin

The Chinese leaders three-day visit includes ceremonial events, closed-door talks, a state dinner and meetings with American leaders.

Morning Digest: Jaishankar raises Indias concerns about sanctions Act in meeting with Rubio; Donald Trump welcomes Xi Jinping planeside, and more

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Tamil Nadu Congress leader says he told Chennai Police about Veeramani scandal two years ago

Tamil Nadu Congress Committees Scheduled Caste Department president M.P. Ranjan Kumar says he met a senior police officer at the Chennai Police C

Son of Israel's ambassador to US critically injured in ramming attack in the occupied West Bank

Neria Leiter was gravely injured during a ramming attack near the Beit Horon settlement in the West Bank. His father, Ambassador Yechiel Leiter,

41-Year-Old Woman Drugged, Raped On Pretext Of Job In Delhi: Cops

The woman, a resident of Laxmi Nagar, alleged that the accused, Deepak Bansal, a resident of Ganesh Nagar, had befriended her around two years ag

Asian Games 2026: Satnam-Salman secure rowing bronze in men's double sculls; Balraj falls short of singles medal

Satnam Singh and Salman Khan secured a bronze medal in the men's double sculls final at the Asian Games. They finished the race with a time of 6:

Zelenskyy Urges India, 47 Nations to Stop Russia Recruiting Citizens

Zelenskyy said Russia was recruiting citizens from several countries and sending them to the battlefield

Captain Gurpreet wants India to be brave in international friendlies vs Brazil, Uruguay and Panama

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and the Indian football team are focusing on their upcoming matches against Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay. They see these fix

Asiad 2026: India kabaddi teams' full schedule, squads, match timings

India's men's kabaddi team have sealed a semi-final berth after three wins, while the unbeaten women's side face Japan on September 24 as both te

Roshibina Devi wins silver, falls short against China's Xiaoyu in final

Naorem Roshibina Devi has proudly secured a silver medal in the women's sanda 60kg event at the Asian Games, representing India. She faced China'

Trump Welcomes Xi at Airport as China Leader Arrives in US for State Visit

A 21-person honor guard was arrayed on the sides of the carpet and Trump and first lady Melania Trump stood near a staircase on the side of the p

Asian Games 2026 day 5 schedule: Wushu, athletics, shooting, rowing in focus as India eyes gold rush

On Day 5 of the Asian Games 2026, Indian athletes will compete for medals across multiple sports disciplines. Events include rowing, wushu, athle

Best of BS Opinion: Brics' New Delhi Declaration needs follow-up from India

From the bank strike and prohibition debate to WTO reform, infrastructure risk-sharing and the history of data, today's opinions examine policy c

Pentagon investigates after China obtains parts from F-35 stealth fighter jet

The Pentagon is looking into how F-35 components ended up in Hong Kong, which raises security concerns. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marle

Trump extends rare planeside welcome to China's Xi Jinping with a 30m long red carpet; trade truce extended

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington and was greeted by US President Donald Trump on arrival. The two leaders have agreed to extend

Israel's US Envoy's Son Injured In West Bank Car-Ramming Attack

Israeli police said earlier that a Palestinian man drove a car at high speed towards a policewoman and a soldier who were conducting vehicle sear

Fund performance in focus as Tata AMC looks to add AI investment talent

Tata AMC chief Anand Vardarajan says the fund house will strengthen its investment team, explore AI talent and launch products across passive fun

Satnam Singh and Salman Khan win bronze in Asian Games double sculls

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Delhi Cabinet approves DURGA e-auto scheme to empower women and transgender persons

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Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Indian rowers Satnam Singh and Salman Khan win bronze in men's double sculls

Akash Bharadwaj, Kamaljeet and Kedarling Balakrishna Uchaganve in the men's 10m air pistol individual qualification and team final

Govt rejects OIC's J&K references as 'factually incorrect'

8 US Navy sailors attempted suicide during USS Lincoln's Iran deployment

Cristiano Ronaldo aims to win Nations League and reach 1,000 goals amid criticism

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'In front row of crises, back row of policy making': Jaishankar pushes for stronger Global South

Expect to host PM Modi in December: Canadian PM Mark Carney

Tata Sons plans AGM within a month, may approach NCLT if SRTT freeze blocks quorum

Tata Sons intends to organize its annual general meeting following a previous deferral due to quorum issues. The company is considering legal act

Germany ready to sign $8bn submarine deal with India: Envoy

Social Security could face a 22% benefit cut in 2032 - here are the changes being discussed

Social Security is approaching a funding gap projected to occur by 2032, necessitating Congressional intervention. Options under consideration in

Xi Jinping gets royal welcome! Trump rolls out red carpet & bombers for Chinese President

Asian Games 2026 LIVE UPDATES Day 5: Roshibina eyes gold as India's rowing event starts early

Roshibina Devi chases wushu gold at 6:10 am IST, with India's medal hunt beginning in rowing at 5:10 am and more finals in shooting, canoe sprint

She trained disguised as a man, fled the Taliban and won Asian Games silver

Fariba Hashimi and her sister Yulduz encountered significant challenges while training to become cyclists in Afghanistan. Their talent was recogn

Sagar hooch tragedy: Two more key accused held after encounter; 39 arrested so far

The police fired in self-defence and he was injured in his leg after which Ashish Sahu and he were taken into custody, said Sagar Superintendent

ECI announces schedule for UP Legislative Council biennial polls from Varanasi Division graduate and teacher seats

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India targets multiple medals on day 5 of Asian Games 2026

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Karnataka CM seeks interim drought relief and SDRF funds

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Ayushman Bharat marks eight years covering over 12 crore families

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CBI Court Convicts Former Postmaster in Amaravati Fraud Case

A former postmaster in Amaravati has been sentenced to five years in prison for embezzling government funds. CBI Court Convicts Former Postmaster

Former Maharashtra CM Calls for Supreme Court Intervention in Election Commission Dispute

Prithviraj Chavan urges the Supreme Court to address concerns over the Election Commissions decision-making process. Former Maharashtra CM Calls

Four men, including two CRPF personnel, arrested for gang rape in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh

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Airtel Money plans to list on LSE, looks to raise $800mn

FSSAI Proposes Red Warning Labels for Packaged Foods High in Salt, Sugar, and Fat

The FSSAI has proposed mandatory red warning labels for packaged foods high in salt, sugar, and fat to enhance consumer awareness. FSSAI Proposes

Kamala Harris backs Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan: Why her call for Democratic unity matters ahead of the 2026 midterms

Kamala Harris visited Michigan to rally support for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, emphasizing the necessity of Democratic unity. She stressed

Manasi Joshi Roy stopped celebrating Ganeshotsav in 2015, reveals what led to bringing back the tradition

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Actress Manasi Joshi Roy, who essays the titular role in the television show Lakshmi Niwas, has shared that

Delhi Clears 1,300 Pink E-Autos For Women, Transgender Drivers: Who Can Apply

The allocation will be spread across Delhi's 13 revenue districts, with up to 90 e-autos for women and 10 for transgender persons in each distric

BJP Claims Advantage from Congress MPs Remarks in Nagaon By-Election

BJP leader Dilip Saikia believes Congress MP Rakibul Hussains comments will benefit the party in the upcoming Nagaon by-election. BJP Claims Adva

Chinese mindset of the day: 'You will be able to achieve your goals as long as...' - inspiring life lessons on why determination and ambition matter when chasing your goals

Chinese mindset of the day: Goal-setting might appear easy, but transforming aspirations into reality demands fierce dedication and a strong desi

Charge Sheet Filed in Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft Case

A comprehensive charge sheet of 7,000 pages has been filed in the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case, detailing witness statements and incide

Harish Rawat alleges Election Commission compromised autonomy over SIR disputes

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Arunachal Pradesh State Cabinet approves panel for survey of Siang mega dam

Many villagers have been opposing the bid to prepare the pre-feasibility report for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, which will gen

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar and Marco Rubio Discuss US-India Strategic Partnership

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar and US Secretary Rubio meet in New York to enhance strategic partnership and discuss regional issues. Indian F

J&K observes holiday on Dogra king Hari Singhs birthday; BJP holds special functions

Maharaja Hari Singh took the wise decision in 1947 by acceding to India. How much have we benefited from the decision. Today we are with India, o

Inflation to stay within band: RBI deputy governor Poonam Gupta

Anthropic Says Claude AI Helped Discover Novel Enzyme System

Anthropic said Claude analyzed large DNA databases and found an unusual system built around a reverse transcriptase (RT), an enzyme that copies R

N Chandrasekaran's real vote test: Tata Sons AGM, not boardroom

Majority owner will swing resolutions on reappointment; ban does not apply to sdtt

Bihar BJP MLA criticises own government for distributing10,000 crore to JEEVIKA didis

He further argued that how the development will take place if there is a burden of debt, and challenges will arise in mobilising resources for sc

CM Yogi Adityanath Highlights Womens Safety Initiatives in Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Adityanath emphasizes womens safety and welfare programs in Uttar Pradesh during the inauguration of a womens shelter. CM Yogi Adityanath

Indian Soft Tennis Player Jay Meena Promises Gold Medals for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Jay Meena vows India will win all gold medals in soft tennis if included in the 2030 Commonwealth Games after winning bronze at the Asian Games.

CM Fadnavisand DCM Shinde visit drought-prone regions in Maharashtra

The tour of CM and DCM comes after Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a subcommittee to handle the drought issue under the chairmanship

Unacceptable: Australian PM Says OpenAI Hacked Government Health Website

OpenAI infiltrated an Australian government health website in June in an unacceptable breach, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

Xi Jinping Lands In US For Key State Visit, Trump Receives Him

Trump, wearing a long coat and gloves, and Xi then stood side by side on the tarmac as a military band played, before two B-1 bombers staged a no

Hacker Arrested for SSC GD Online Exam Cheating in Greater Noida

A hacker known as Devil was arrested for orchestrating exam fraud during the SSC GD online exam, using proxy servers to facilitate cheating. Hack

Transgender Identity is Not an Insult, Says Dr. Rajan Singh in Response to Political Remarks

Dr. Rajan Singh defends the transgender community, asserting its identity is honorable, amid political criticisms from Rahul Gandhi and Jitan Ram

Global agencies see Indias growth ringing louder; raise FY27 GDP forecasts on upbeat demand and investment sentiment

Indias FY27 growth outlook has received upgrades from the OECD, Asian Development Bank, S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings, with forecasts now

Director Santosh DavaKhar Responds to Anurag Kashyaps Comments on Gondhal Controversy

Santosh DavaKhar defends his film Gondhal after Anurag Kashyaps critique, urging viewers to watch before forming opinions. Director Santosh DavaK

After split verdict, SC refers law on EC appointment to larger bench; decision comes amid row over EC functioning

Xi arrives in Washington, kicking off his state visit with rare planeside welcome from Trump

Madhya Pradesh Prepares for 2028 Kumbh Mela with 15,000 Scout Volunteers

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announces plans for 15,000 trained scout volunteers to assist at the 2028 Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. Madhya Pradesh Prepare

Alabama turns old gas rig into two reefs, with one rising 632 feet from seafloor

EC faultlines have a long history, dating back to 1989

India Unveils Mega Development Plan for Pacific Island Nations

Indias External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlights key development projects for Pacific Island nations during the FIPIC meeting in New Yor

Assam Police refute claims of Jaggu Bhagwanpuria running crime syndicate from Silchar Jail

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Kolkata High Court Seeks Report from Election Commission on Envelope Symbol Allocation

The Kolkata High Court has requested a report from the Election Commission regarding the allocation of the Envelope symbol to Ritabrata Banerjees

Indian Coast Guard rescues injured Bangladeshi crew off Diglipur coast

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Indian seafarer dies in missile attack off Oman; Sonowal condoles

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SIR queries raised, but pertained to draft stage; focusing on some notes while ignoring others gives only one part of picture: EC

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind to Meet President Over Religious and Civil Rights Issues

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind plans a meeting with the President to address concerns over religious and civil rights in India. Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind to Meet

Siddaramaiah Calls for Removal of Karnataka Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah demands the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged internal disputes within the elect

Andhra Pradesh RTGS on high alert amid North Andhra cyclone threat

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India cuts customs duty on crude and refined edible oils from Sept 24

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LIVE | Trump welcomes Chinese Prez Xi in rare airport spectacle! B-2 Bombers & F-22s take the sky

LIVE | Trump welcomes Chinese Prez Xi in rare airport spectacle! B-2 Bombers & F-22s take the sky

Xi Jinping Congratulates Participants of the 48th World Skills Competition

Chinese President Xi Jinping sends congratulations for the 48th World Skills Competition, emphasizing skill development and global cooperation. X