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Ecologists urge scientists and policymakers to study imminent Super El Nio to prepare for the future

Scientists and ecologists say that Indias natural systems are likely to experience a range of potentially devastating impacts as a result of El Nio

19 Sep 2026 9:47 pm
New, sophisticated drugs did not move the needs on hearts attacks, strokes: what this teaches us

Drugs built against specific biomarkers hsCRP and Lp(a) both failed to reduce the number of heart attacks and strokes, in recent clinical trials. Cardiovascular medicine teaches us again and again that the interventions with the best evidence are still the boring ones: eat well, move, dont smoke, stay lean

19 Sep 2026 3:57 pm
How are noisy celebrations and DJs affecting our hearing?

Can prolonged exposure to high-volume music cause permanent, hidden damage to the ears? And what do scientific research and Indias noise pollution regulations say about the growing risks?

19 Sep 2026 12:00 pm
Four students, driver injured as school bus collides with lorry on Chennai-Bengaluru NH near Ambur

Agitated residents stage a road blockade demanding better safety measures on the stretch; police arrest lorry driver

19 Sep 2026 11:45 am
WBPDCL starts sale of surplus coal to NTPC

State power utility plans to supply 3.5 million tonnes of surplus coal by March 2027

19 Sep 2026 11:43 am
Asian Games 2026 set to open in Japan after turbulent build-up

The 17,000 participants, more than the Olympics, stretched organisers to the limit as they scrambled to find accommodation for everyone.

19 Sep 2026 11:36 am
Fungus found evolving resistance to drug meant for humans

Mycophenolic acid was found unintentionally exerting pressure on fungi that cause pneumocystis pneumonia

19 Sep 2026 11:27 am
U.P. receives approval for rejuvenation and integrated development of Gomti Udgam Sthal in Pilibhit

The period of completion of the project is 24 months (excluding bidding process) for the construction phase and five Years for Operation & Maintenance (O&M)

19 Sep 2026 11:26 am
How are noisy celebrations and DJs affecting the hearing of humans?

Can prolonged exposure to high-volume music cause permanent, hidden damage to the ears? And what do scientific research and Indias noise pollution regulations say about the growing risks?

19 Sep 2026 11:15 am
Delhi University Students Union counting begins amid high anticipation

The results will determine the composition of the DUSU central panel for the 2026-27 academic session, in an election that has drawn keen interest as ABVP, NSUI and the alliance of AISA-SFI vie for dominance in one of the country's most high-profile student union electionss

19 Sep 2026 11:12 am
IIT Bombay student found dead in hostel; institute says had been caught using mobile phone during exam

Further investigation is underway to ascertain the motive behind the extreme step, police said

19 Sep 2026 11:12 am
All you need to know about: nosebleeds

Occurring mostly in the under 10s and the over 45s, nosebleeds are very common: about 60% of the population is estimated to experience one in their lifetime

19 Sep 2026 10:39 am
Nandigram by-poll, a reset for Mamata and Congress ties

There appears to be a vacuum in the Opposition space in the State. The emerging understanding between the Congress and Mamata Banerjee could reshape the Oppositions strategy in West Bengal

19 Sep 2026 10:34 am
Kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat replaces Tajinderpal Singh Toor as Asian Games flag-bearer

Toor was to join shooting ace Manu Bhaker in leading the national contingent during the ceremony.

19 Sep 2026 10:15 am
71% consumers in Mumbai rarely asked for prescription, survey finds; Maharashtra FDA acted against 880 drug licensees in three months

On prescription checks, 36% of 3,697 Mumbai respondents said chemists never refused to give them medicines without a prescription and another 35% said they did so very rarely

19 Sep 2026 10:01 am
Three persons arrested for murder of father-daughter in gram panchayat office in Belagavi district

The victims had gone to the Avaradi Gram Panchayat office in Kittur taluk to enter their names in a property register following a court order

19 Sep 2026 9:59 am
Parents win $40 million award in Uber passenger death case

Carol Normandin and Ken Parker said on September 18 that they hope the amount will put a spotlight on the 2023 death of their daughter, Emily Normandin-Parker

19 Sep 2026 9:26 am
U.S. State Department clears $2.7 billion Ukraine defence package

If the purchase is concluded, Ukraine would finance it using a combination of European contributions and U.S. Foreign Military Financing (FMF) appropriated during the administration of former President Joe Biden, the State Department said in a notification

19 Sep 2026 8:59 am
Odisha government plans 870-Acre Silicon Valley hub in Cuttacks Naraj for semiconductor, IT projects

The State government has received investment proposals worth approximately Rs 23,600 crore and the potential to generate 6,100 employment opportunities, says Odisha CM

19 Sep 2026 7:27 am
Bihar announces OTS scheme for brick kilns, waives 90 crore interest on outstanding dues

Interest component will be waived off under OTS; It will benefit around 6000 brick kiln owners. It will be applicable for three months beginning Sep 21.

19 Sep 2026 6:59 am
Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google's AI

The hacks occurred in May during a cybersecurity test conducted by Irregular, an independent company that conducts cybersecurity evaluations

19 Sep 2026 6:38 am
Meghalaya IPS officer injured in deliberate hit by two-wheeler

Police suspect members of the Khasi Students Union targeted Additional Superintendent of Police (Traffic) during a routine road check

19 Sep 2026 3:02 am
Every police station in Bihar to have a Child Help Desk from Oct. 2

The objective is not only to curb the increasing number of crimes against children, but also to provide them with a dedicated space where they can openly discuss any problems at the police station

19 Sep 2026 2:41 am
We saved Trinamool symbol from disgrace, say leaders of Ritabrata-led faction

On Mamata-led factions Nandigram bypoll candidate revoking her nomination, LoP Ritabrata Banerjee said this is only an attempt to play as the B-team of the BJP

19 Sep 2026 2:33 am
Trump bans media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW... and Politico... from the White House, the U.S. President said in a Truth Social post

19 Sep 2026 12:58 am
Woman suffers 60% burns after barbecue fire at Darjeeling homestay

No one has been arrested in connection with the incident so far, which took place on September 17 night

19 Sep 2026 12:41 am
Coaching centres being threatened to keep students away from Rahul Gandhis Indore event, alleges Congress

Pawan Khera also slammed the Madhya Pradesh Police for making a reference to the Verma Commissions report on the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi

19 Sep 2026 12:32 am
Uttam blames previous govt. failure on irrigation, El Nino for ryots plight now

During a short discussion in Assembly, he says usable water was only 49% this year compared to last years availability

19 Sep 2026 12:04 am
JPC members question Centre on foreign funds, asset takeover provisions in FCRA amendments

At first meeting, Home Ministry defends proposed changes as measures to improve transparency and accountability; Opposition questions powers of proposed designated authority

18 Sep 2026 10:38 pm
NSEs 22,569-crore IPOfully subscribed on Day 2

The offering is Indias second-largest public issue after Hyundai Motor Indias 27,870-crore IPO in 2024

18 Sep 2026 9:54 pm
Papers hidden in shoes for 8,000: Charge-sheet traces Maharashtra TET leak to Agra press

Investigators allege that two serving employees and a former employee of the press removed the confidential papers by concealing them beneath their shoe insoles and walking past security

18 Sep 2026 9:54 pm
Bengaluru: Minister pulls up officials over waste disposal, re-encroachment

The Minister was inspecting areas surrounding the Hebbal flyover as part of the Freedom from Waste campaign on Friday.

18 Sep 2026 9:43 pm
T.N. government writes to PM Modi seeking to change the operator of Chennai airport

In the letter sent in August, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has said Tamil Nadu has been industry-friendly, making consistent efforts to attract business and investment; hence, better management of the airport is of paramount importance

18 Sep 2026 9:41 pm
Recent reforms have made Puducherry an ideal destination for investment: L-G

Speaking at the Southern Regional Council meeting of the Confederation of Indian Industry, Mr. Kailashnathan said a slew of reforms were initiated prior to the Assembly elections. A good platform has been created for industries to establish their units with the enactment of legislations, including thePuducherry Ease of Doing Business (Service Delivery) Act

18 Sep 2026 9:41 pm
Nigeria police fire tear gas at protesters over deaths of 37 miners in custody

The civil defence corps said they died as a result of a suspected disease outbreak, but survivors told The Associated Press that the miners died of suffocation

18 Sep 2026 9:38 pm
Russia begins 3 days of voting in a parliamentary election set to cement the Kremlins power

Authorities spread the election over the weekend, ending September 20, in a bid to boost turnout among the 111 million eligible voters, and they even allowed electronic balloting

18 Sep 2026 9:32 pm
Saudi Aramco halts October crude deliveries to some European refiners after pipeline attack, says report

The disruption has prompted customers, including Polands Orlen, to seek alternative crude supplies, with traders saying the refiner bought North Sea grades to replace disrupted Saudi imports

18 Sep 2026 9:31 pm
Binance Launches Foreign Exchange Perpetual Futures, Expanding 24/7 Access to the Largest Financial Market

Binance Launches Foreign Exchange Perpetual Futures, Expanding 24/7 Access to the Largest Financial Market

18 Sep 2026 9:30 pm
Bombay High Court to begin hearing on Maratha Quota Act from October 9

Justice Karnik said on September 18, 2026, that the bench will start the hearing on October 9. The bench will hear petitions that challenge the Act and petitions that seek to defend it

18 Sep 2026 9:29 pm
Alleged drug trafficking: police zero in on mule accounts belonging to deceased persons

Police say such accounts accessed by alleged drug traffickers were used to divert the money mobilised from drug trade

18 Sep 2026 9:26 pm