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Karnataka BJP Criticizes FIR Against Journalist Over Controversial Ganesh Visarjan Comments

Karnataka BJP leader R. Ashok condemns FIR against a journalist for reporting on a police inspectors controversial remarks during Ganesh Visarjan

Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia

Islamabad: Pakistan has pledged to defend Saudi Arabia to any extent required by Riyadh, with its military spokesperson reaffirming Islamabads co

Constitutional cost of disenfranchisement: Appraising SIR

In constitutional democracies, universal adult suffrage is neither a statutory concession nor an administrative privilege; it is the foundational

Karan Johar makes history as first Indian to host Prince Williams climate awards in Mumbai

Karan Johar will make history as the first Indian to host The Earthshot Prize Awards Night when Prince Williams environmental awards come to Mumb

Shift to computer-based NEET-UG 2027 still under active consideration, Govt. tells SC

Nilekani task force may submit report by September-end; court asks when reforms will be implemented on ground

Passengers protest in Thiruvananthapuram airport following cancellation of Air India Express flight to Sharjah

Passengers, who arrived at the airport on Friday morning, protested, alleging that the flight was cancelled at the last minute

Rinku Singh Shares His Passion for Manchester United After Experiencing Live Football at Old Trafford

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh expresses his love for Manchester United after attending his first live match at Old Trafford. Rinku Singh Shares Hi

Bomb threat drill conducted at Tiruchi airport

The nearly two-hour exercise covered an aircraft-related bomb threat and a terminal building evacuation scenario involving various stakeholders t

Fisherwomen urged to tap government opportunities at national conclave

Women are the backbone of the fisheries and aquaculture sector, contributing significantly across the value chain, particularly in processing, va

Asian Games 2026: Quimcy Dsouza closes in on historic Teqball medal for India

Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza is one win away from a historic Teqball medal. She advanced to the women's singles semifinals at the Asian Games. Dsouza de

Psychology says women who compliment female strangers may be taking a small social risk with a surprisingly big payoff

People who gave compliments tended to underestimate how good their words would make the other person feel. They were often more concerned about w

From fibre to future: Weaving sustainability into India's textile growth

Indias textile industry, supporting over 49 million livelihoods, is set to undergo a transformative shift towards sustainability

India's forex reserves drop $4.92 billion to $780.78 billion as of September 11

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant decrease of $4.92 billion. This decline brought the total reserves down to $780.78 billion. T

BRS working president says Satyameva Jayate after verdict on Danam Nagenders disqualification

Tata Sons listing: Who stands where, who controls what

Heres an overview of the key players and control dynamics in a pivotal boardroom battle in the conglomerates 150-year history, likely to lead to

Delhi is many cities, and this website can help you navigate them all

A history enthusiast uses technology to connect centuries of monuments, rulers and stories across the capital

Japan cricketers hail 'amazing' experience playing India at Asian Games

Japan's women cricketers said they had an amazing experience at the Asian Games on Friday, despite the hosts being crushed by powerhouse India in

UAE President calls PM Modi, discusses West Asia situation and deepens strategic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. They exchanged views on recent developments occurring i

Congress Leader Claims Votes Depend Solely on Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

K.N. Rajanna asserts that the Congress partys success hinges on D.K. Shivakumars leadership in Karnataka. Congress Leader Claims Votes Depend Sol

Karnataka accords second official language status to Tulu language

Draft notification inviting objections/ suggestions to rename Dakshina Kannada district as Mangaluru district to also be issued.

India's first Precision Manufacturing Institute in works, says Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw says the proposed institute will develop a multi-level skilling model, while Semicon 2.0 will shift focus from chip design towar

Rupee closes unchanged at 95.89 against U.S. dollar

Positive momentum in domestic equity markets, however, supported the Indian currency, forex traders said

Full implementation of Indias IPMS can help tackle fake pesticide, says insecticide board official

National IPMS database enables track-and-trace, ensuring authenticity of the products through an established dealer network, says Subhash Chand,

Delhi cheating case: Man arrested, Rs 60 lakh worth jewellery and cash seized

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) A 24-year-old man has been arrested by the staff of Safdarjung Enclave Police Station in the national cap

Net direct tax collection rises 13% to over 12.12 lakh crore till September 17

Refund issuance jumped 29.19% to over 2.20 lakh crore till September 17, the data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) showed.

Hi-Tech Flow Solutions files IPO papers, seeks 300 cr via fresh issue

The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to Rs 300 crore and an offer-for-sale by promoters and an investor, according to the draft red her

NGO claims financial irregularities, tender rigging in HRDCL

Hyderabad: City-based non-profit Forum for Good Governance has raised allegations of financial irregularities, tender manipulation, and lack of t

Takeda eyes 100 mn annual dengue vaccine capacity with Bio E by 2029

Initial QDENGA doses for India to come from Germany; private-market launch planned in H1 2027

Pakistan security crisis deepens: Nearly 1,000 forces killed in 9 months

Pakistan faces a severe security deterioration with over a thousand security personnel fatalities this year. More than 650 civilians have also di

Prime Minister Modi to Inaugurate Global Environment Conference on September 19

Prime Minister Modi will open an international conference on environmental challenges in New Delhi, featuring judges and experts from 17 countrie

Marathi film Gondhal announced as India's official selection for 99th Academy Awards

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) The Marathi language film Gondhal has been selected by the Film Federation of India as India's official entr

STT collections jump 52.9 pc to Rs 40,214 crore in first six months of FY27

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Securities Transaction Tax (STT) collections rose sharply by 52.9 per cent in the first six months of the

Unfortunate people still prefer male child, says Bombay HC, refuses bail to man who killed granddaughter

Accused Gopinath Janku Pradhan., in his bail plea, claimed innocence and pointed out that the mother of the deceased child, who was also an accus

Saudi Aramco halts crude supplies to Indian refiners after pipeline attack

The East-West pipeline was shut after drone attacks, disrupting a key Saudi supply route as crude flows from the Gulf region remain under pressur

The Mysterious Elephant-Headed Feminine Form of Ganesha and Where Her Ancient Idols Rest

India to Launch First Approved Dengue Vaccine Qdenga in 2027

Qdenga is Indias first approved dengue vaccine, and in July 2026, it received marketing authorisation from the Central Drugs Standard Control Org

India to Launch First Approved Dengue Vaccine Qdenga in 2027

Qdenga is Indias first approved dengue vaccine, and in July 2026, it received marketing authorisation from the Central Drugs Standard Control Org

Man arrested for sexually harassing woman on moving train in Erode

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to launch expanded breakfast scheme for classes 6-8 on September 22

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ECI freezes Trinamool Congress name and symbol amid leadership dispute

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YSRCP demands inquiry into Mega DSC sports quota, challenges minister

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Defection case: Telangana HC disqualifies Danam Nagender as MLA

Hyderabad:The Telangana High Court on Friday, September 18, disqualified Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender from the Legislative Assembly with effect

Mamata to support Congress in Nandigram bypoll after Mamata AITC candidate withdraws nomination

Sanchita Pradhan (Dey), Mamata All India Trinamool Congress candidate, withdrew her nomination from Nandigram Assembly seat, leaving the Mamata A

Mamata to support Congress in Nandigram bypoll after Mamata AITC candidate withdraws nomination

Sanchita Pradhan (Dey), Mamata All India Trinamool Congress candidate, withdrew her nomination from Nandigram Assembly seat, leaving the Mamata A

Ties with India expanding very rapidly: South Korean envoy Lee Seong-ho

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) South Korea's Ambassador to India, Lee Seong-ho, said on Friday that ties between the two nations are exp

Jharkhand HC extends stay on cancellations of JPSC, JSSC appointments; retired judge to monitor probe

Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court on Friday extended its stay on the state government's decision to cancel appointmen

Raaka Team Eyes Global Win With 'Dare To Dream' Concept

The film stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead while Janhvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna are starring in important roles

Tejas & HTT-40 trainers, Dhruv choppers take flight: HAL's big push to build aerospace power

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited delivered Tejas twin-seater trainers and HTT-40 basic trainers to the Indian Air Force. Dhruv Next Generation helic

Car Falls From Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway Flyover in Mandya; Woman Dead

The car was travelling from Bengaluru towards Mysuru when the driver reportedly lost control due to overspeeding and hit the divider. The impact

NEET paper leak row: SC judges to visit NTA office to inspect upgraded facilities

New York Times Alleges Microsoft, OpenAI Knew Using News Content Was Theft

OpenAI scraped content from more than 10 million articles, nearly a third of which came from the New York Times alone

Kerala Government Considers Floating Solar and Storage Solutions Amid Energy Crisis

Kerala faces a severe energy crisis, prompting the government to explore floating solar projects and storage options to meet rising demand. Keral

Gold, Silver Prices Today: Check 24K, 22K Gold and 999 Silver Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru

Gold and silver prices today, 18 September: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other ma

Bengaluru: Man strangles wife, pours hot oil in attempt to peel off her skin

A Bengaluru man has been arrested for allegedly strangling his wife to death after a quarrel and pouring hot oil on her body. Police said the acc

Be Among The First: Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Tickets Now On Sale

Ticket pricing has been revealed with visitors now able to book and be among the first to experience Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.

Surinder Koli, Main Accused In 2006 Nithari Serial Killings Case, Dies By Suicide In His Haridwar Tea Shop

According to media reports, Koli's body was found hanging from a rope inside a tea stall opposite the Lalmata Temple on Sapt Sarovar Road in the

Andhra Pradesh fire services to hire 305: 147 driver operators and 158 firemen; who can apply and how

Firemen must be aged 18 to 32 with an Intermediate pass and a 1,600-metre run in eight minutes; applications only on slprb.ap.gov.in

Andhra Pradesh fire services to hire 305: 147 driver operators and 158 firemen; who can apply and how

Firemen must be aged 18 to 32 with an Intermediate pass and a 1,600-metre run in eight minutes; applications only on slprb.ap.gov.in

As fight over Tata empire's future intensifies, low-profile Noel steps into spotlight

Noel Tata has made clear he opposes a listing of Tata Sons, arguing it should continue to be privately held, with every option explored to avoid

Delhi HC bans DUSU victory processions, warns of contempt action

The court warned that any violation would invite criminal and administrative action against the erring students

Delhi HC bans DUSU victory processions, warns of contempt action

The court warned that any violation would invite criminal and administrative action against the erring students

Undermine regional peace and security: India on Saudi attacks, Red Sea escalation

Berkshire Hathaway names former CEO Warren Buffett as chairman emeritus

The conglomerate named his son, Howard Buffett, a Berkshire director since 1993, as chairman.

PGTI leader Saptak Talwar sees star-studded India Championship as a game changer for Indian golf

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Saptak Talwar, Indias current No. 1 on the DP World PGTI Tour, knows the next few weeks could be life-cha

Pratap Bajwa Accuses Government of Backtracking Over Contributory Pension Model

Nandigram Candidate Abandons Her, Mamata Banerjee Pulls A Congress Surprise

Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool faction announced Sanchita Pradhan Dey's name on Sunday; on Thursday, she met Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, and on

India needs to fix travel experience to attract more foreign tourists, Nikhil Kamath ignites tourism debate

To increase the number of foreign visitors, India should improve the tourist experience upon arrival. Experts highlight the importance of resolvi

Astroguide for Saturday, September 19, 2026

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Hyderabad: Man parks bike on VST Steel Bridge, jumps to death

Hyderabad: An unidentified man allegedly jumped to his death from the VST Steel Bridge at RTC X Roads on Friday, September 18. He allegedly took

Gurugram biker hit-and-run: Bainsla, cousin sent to 14-day judicial custody

The case pertains to Bainsla, a gym owner, grazing his car with biker Shivani Chauhan on the Golf Course road on Sunday, coming at speed from beh

India, Bhutan commend progress in bilateral development cooperation

Jaishankar discusses advancing multifaceted engagement in development partnership, energy, trade, connectivity, culture and people-to-people ties

How rankings such as NIRF do more harm than good

Rankings change an institution's internal functioning because it distorts which activities are emphasised

How rankings such as NIRF do more harm than good

Rankings change an institution's internal functioning because it distorts which activities are emphasised

Har Ghar Hira, Har Ghar KIRA: An Indian Company Leading the Charge, Supplying Lab-Grown Diamonds to the World

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 18: KIRA, the World's Largest Grower and Manufacturer of CVD Lab-grown Diamonds, has won Highest Employme

Cake Prank Turns Fatal in Jammu: Birthday Celebration Ends in Kukri Murder

A birthday celebration in Lower Roop Nagar, Jammu, turned tragic after a dispute allegedly erupted over a cake prank, resulting in the fatal stab

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's mother Roopi Soren hospitalised in Ranchi

Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 18 (IANS) Roopi Soren, the mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, was admitted to a private hospital in Ranc

India slams Pakistan over naval collision response: 'PNS Hunain violated maritime norms'

India has rejected Pakistan's claims over naval collision with Indian Navy warship. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressing press today said,

Canada advances trade talks on agreements with India, ASEAN, and the Philippines

Canadian Minister Maninder Sidhu will visit Mumbai to boost trade ties with India. He will meet with Piyush Goyal to advance economic partnership

Asiad 2026: 30-35 Indian athletes faced lodging issues, says Sahdev Yadav

India's Chef de Mission for the Asian Games, Sahdev Yadav, said on Friday that he only learned after arriving in the city that organisers had rem

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, a post he has held since 1970

Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway late in 2025

I just stopped, dropped everything: NASA scientist recalls spotting a mysterious bright spot on Moon that turned out to be a once-in-century crater

A routine data-quality check took an unexpected turn when NASA scientist Robert Wagner spotted a mysterious bright spot surrounded by a dark halo

AI, geopolitical shocks demand rethink of management education: CEA

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran says business schools must focus on judgement, resilience and deep thinking as AI and geopolitical disruptions reshape m

How the Trillion-Strong Gut Microbiome Controls Mood, Immunity, and Weight

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone seek blessings at Siddhivinayak Temple before second child

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Elevate Campuses fixes IPO price band at 343-362 a share

The issue will open for subscription on September 23

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L&T Semiconductor unveils 40 products, including first SiC platform

Its technologies span secure identity, intelligent surveillance, IP cameras, and communication solutions supporting critical infrastructure and s

From H-1B to green cards: Why Indian tech workers are facing a double squeeze in the US

Asiad 2026: India's Quimcy Dsouza moves closer to historic Teqball medal

India's Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza is just a win away from securing a historic medal for the country in Teqball after marching into the women's single

Madurai kumbhabhishekam specials fuel hopes of rail commuters in Kumbakonam