20 custodial deaths in two years in Rajasthan; rights groups express concern

Civil rights groups in the State have expressed concern over the custodial deaths and demanded judicial inquiry into each of them and transparent

Morning Digest: Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is Nepals first woman Prime Minister; Imphal, Churachandpur decked up to greet PM Modion first visit since ethnic conflict erupted, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Seventh edition of Jackfruit music festival to be held in Bengaluru

The Jackfruit Festival, organised in association with the Indian Music Experience Museum and the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts, and support

THIS Hong Kong artist again sentenced to suspended jail term for third time in China due to...

This Hong Kong artist has once again been sentenced to a suspended jail term, this is the third time he has been sentenced for the same criminal

Taylor Swift Can Be Deposed, But Has No Role In Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni litigation, Lawyer Says

Attorney J. Douglas Baldridge noted in a letter to the New York federal judge presiding over the dispute that we have consistently maintained tha

Karnataka: Truck Rams Ganesh Procession, 8 Dead, 22 Injured

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah expressed grief on the death of the people and offered condolences to the families of the bereaved

Nepal: Hours after Sushila Karki sworn in as interim PM, Parliament dissolved, elections are scheduled for...

Hours after former Chief Justice Sushila Karki took the oath as Nepal's interim Prime Minister, its parliament was dissolved as fresh elections w

Prince Harry reportedly seeks to reset ties with Royal Family amid feelings of 'regret'

Prince Harry is reportedly seeking reconciliation with his family and the British public, expressing egrets since stepping down from royal dutie

Radhakrishnan takes oath as 15th V-P

Third leader from TN to occupy coveted post NEW DELHI, Sept 12: Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was on Friday sworn in as the 15th Vice Pres

At 88th AGM, Bombay Mercantile Bank unveils new initiatives

Excelsior Correspondent MUMBAI, Sept 12: Buoyed by a significant surge in operating profit, the Bombay Mercantile Cooperative Bank unveiled a ser

Union Minister inspects flood damages in Samba

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Sept 12: In the aftermath of unprecedented rainfall and devastating floods, Union Minister of State for Consumer A

Government plans Rs 20,000 crore guarantee fund to boost infra projects

The government is planning a Rs 20,000 crore risk fund for infrastructure. This aims to encourage investment by covering losses from policy uncer

Bioplay on Pandit Ravi Shankar premiered in Chennai in support of TB care

CM pledges early action on recommendations for protection of Hangul, habitat conservation

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Sept 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today pledged that his Government will act promptly on the recommendation

Ex-Union Minister, 13 Others Jailed For 2 Years In 2013 Road Blockade Case

A court on Friday sentenced senior Congress leader and former Union minister of state Pradeep Jain Aditya and 13 others to two years' imprisonmen

Sunil visits cloudburst-hit Rajgarh; meets bereaved families, assures support

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 12: In the aftermath of the tragic cloudburst that struck Rajgarh in Ramban district on August 30, claiming f

Major public outreach: Union Ministers to visit every flood-affected district in J&K, 3 States

Will inter-act with people, listen problems & submit report *Central package for J&K to be released shortly Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Sept 12: In a m

Thousands pray at Hazratbal on Friday following Milad

Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Sept 12: Thousands thronged the Dargah Hazratbal today on the occasion of the Friday following Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH)

Dr Jitendra visits flood-hit villages on Zero Line, launches nano technology driven filtration unit

Assures compensation for damaged crops, houses Avtar Bhat HIRANAGAR/RAMGARH, Sept 12 : In order to provide a succor to flood hit areas in border

Media acts as an effective bridge between Govt, people: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 12 : Union Minister, Dr.Jitendra Singh today said that media acts as an effective bridge between the Governme

McDonalds drops bombshell rule change on Happy Meals; McDonalds limits Happy Meal sales, suspends mobile orders after Pokmon toy frenzy in Japan

Mcdonald's Japan is implementing stricter rules for Happy Meal sales. This decision follows chaos during a Pokemon promotion. Customers fought, w

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4: Netflix show's release window, episode titles, storyline, cast, characters, filming, post-production revealed

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 release window and episode titles have been revealed. The Netflix legal drama may arrive in February 2026 with eight

Large listed cos cut imports bill by locally sourcing parts, raw material

The drop was the sharpest in automobile and electronics manufacturers such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Electricals, Whirl

All India Conference of the Federation of Paper Traders Associations held in Chennai

Nepal unrest: Indian among 51 confirmed dead in riots by police

Theaterisation and Drones

The character of warfare has changed irreversibly. Battles are no longer fought only with tanks, infantry, and fighter jets on clearly defined fr

Baramulla residents demand repairs for neglected street

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Sept 12: Residents of Qazi Hamam in Baramullas old town, Ward No. 1, in north Kashmir today voiced frustration

New BSP unit formed in Pargwal, Bodh Raj to lead

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 12: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) today organized a meeting in Pargwal area of Akhnoor Assembly constituency, dur

Nepal unrest: Interim PM Sushila Karki, 'a friend of India'; has strong ties with BHU

US Urges G7 To Impose Tariffs On India, China Over Russian Oil

The U.S. Treasury on Friday called on Group of Seven and European Union allies to impose meaningful tariffs on goods from China and India to halt

Dual nature of Kaikeyi

Yankees vs. Red Sox Live: How to watch Red Sox-Yankees on Friday

New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will play at Fenway Park. The game is crucial for the AL Wild Card race. Both teams are currently tied. The g

VP C P Radhakrishnans mother watches sons swearing-in on TV from home

TIRUPUR (Tamil Nadu), Sep 12: C P Janaki Ammal, mother of C P Radhakrishnan, watched visuals of her son taking the oath as the fifteenth Vice Pre

Mizoram gears up for historic railway inauguration with enhanced security measures

AIZWAL, Sep 12: Mizoram government has rolled out extensive security measures for the much-anticipated event on Saturday, when Prime Minister Nar

Israeli attack in Qatar may open perilous chapter in Gaza conflict: UN official

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 12 : The Israeli attack on Qatar potentially opens a new and perilous chapter in the Gaza conflict, seriously threatening re

Tesla to showcase Model Y at BGMS season 4 grand finals

NEW DELHI, Sept 12: Electric carmaker Tesla has entered Indias esports arena for the first time, partnering with NODWIN Gaming to spotlight the r

Hit back with facts to counter misinformation: EC to its state officials

NEW DELHI, Sep 12: The Election Commission on Friday told its officials handling social media in the states to hit back at misinformation with fa

RBI imposes Rs 21 lakh penalty on PhonePe

MUMBAI, Sep 12: The Reserve Bank of India on Friday said it has imposed a penalty of Rs 21 lakh on PhonePe Limited for non-compliance with certai

Ahead of summit, Quad looks to boost counter-terror cooperation

Who is David, mystery bearded man who cheered just after Charlie Kirk was shot? Here's what he said and how The Charlie Kirk Show still continues to be on air

Who is David, the mystery bearded man seen cheering after Charlie Kirk was shot? He claims he shouted USA to create a distraction. Meanwhile, The

Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa to speak at Manthan on September 12

The theme of the event will be the current EC role that is debated in Parliament and is now, a subject of SC litigation

Two Transpersons arrested for robberyin Thiruninravur

How to turn yourself into an action figure or travel through decades; Googles Nano Banana becomes a global sensation with viral AI image prompts, here are the top 5 prompts

Google's Gemini app has launched Nano Banana, an AI image editing tool, achieving over 10 million downloads and facilitating 200 million image cr

50 Palestinians Killed As Israel Steps Up Attacks In Gaza

Israeli military operations killed 50 people in Gaza on Friday, the territory's civil defence agency said, as the army stepped up its attacks on

McDonald's New Happy Meal Rules: Japan implements new Happy Meal rules after Pokmon launch chaos

McDonald's Japan introduces new Happy Meal rules. This follows chaos from the Pokemon launch. Customers fought and wasted food. Reselling toys on

Team ready for Pakistan battle: India batting coach

Dubai, Sep 12: Indias batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Friday said the teams focus has solely been on cricket since the BCCI aligned itself with t

Hundreds by Patidar, Rathod give Central edge over South

Bengaluru, Sep 12: Skipper Rajat Patidar and Yash Rathod exploited the lack of spin bowling options in South Zone ranks to craft easy-on-the-eye

Making the Right to Education a Reality in Jammu & Kashmir

Manzoor Ahmed Naik The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE) remains one of Indias most progressive laws, guaranteeing fre

Indigestion is commonplace but sometimes concerning; heres what you need to know

BRISTOL (UK), Sep 12: Every so often, a completely random advert stops me in my tracks and makes me wonder what on earth went on in the room wher

4 days of junk food can mess up your memory, cognitive skills

Love to binge on cheeseburgers and fries? Beware, just four days of these fatty foods can rewire the brains memory hub- leading to risk of cognit

Evertons biggest net spend; How they are turning fortunes around

Liverpool, Sep 12: When David Moyes returned to Everton in January for his second spell at Goodison Park, the club sat precariously above the rel

India name 23-member squad for SAFF U17 Championship

New Delhi, Sep 12: The Indian U17 mens team head coach Bibiano Fernandes, on Friday, September 12, 2025, named a 23-member squad for the SAFF U17

Pressure will be on Ganguly on his SA20 coaching, says Donald

Bengaluru, Sep 12: Sourav Ganguly will be under pressure during his maiden coaching stint at the SA20, but legendary Allan Donald feels that the

How sprints can boost health benefits to your usual jogs

Running has a huge number of benefits. The popular workout can prevent disease, improve mental health and even slow the biological ageing process

12 ISL clubs agree to participate in Super Cup

New Delhi, Sep 12: All the Indian Super League clubs except for Odisha FC have agreed to take part in the season-opening Super Cup football tourn

Jagan condemns attack on two YSRCP activists in Krishna district

Those responsible for such incidents will be held accountable if YSRCP returns to power, he warns

WealthUpp Is About Turning Small Savings Into Big Dreams: Ram Tulluri

The Co-founder & CEO on building trust, solving Indias financial literacy gap, and creating a sustainable model for disciplined investing

After the disaster: Punjab flood victims face displacement and livelihood loss

Punjabsfloods have taken 55 lives and left thousands of people homeless. Vikas Vasudeva reports on the anxiety around the loss of farm produce an

Discussion on strengthening child protection mechanisms held

What is a Groyper and was Tyler Robinson a part of alt-right movement? Charlie Kirk shooter's ammunition marking may be linked to this video game. Details here

What is a Groyper and was Tyler Robinson a part of alt-right movement? The Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is facing speculation over alt-right tie

WrestleMania 43 to make history in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2027

WWE's WrestleMania is set to make history. WrestleMania 43 will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. This marks the first time the event wil

2+ years since violence gripped state, PM Modi to visit Manipur today

Prime Minister Modi is embarking on a two-day tour of Northeast states, including Mizoram, Manipur and Assam, initiating development projects wor

Know the meaning of Bella Ciao, anti-fascist anthem inscribed on bullets in Charlie Kirk shooting

Charlie Kirk's murder investigation reveals a chilling detail. Bullet casings found at the scene bear anti-fascist messages. One casing had 'Bell

Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson father Matt Robinson, mother Amber Denise Robinson what we know about the parents and the case

Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson father Matt Robinson, mother Amber Denise Robinson are central figures in the background of the Utah shooting

G7 finance ministers discuss possible sanctions, tariffs on supporters of Russia's war

They discussed a wide range of possible economic measures to increase pressure on Russia

New Nepal PM takes oath

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki took oath as Nepals first woman prime minister on Friday, to lead an interim government. The post New Nepal PM

Stop corruption to avoid Nepal-like turmoil: Mukul

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 11: Leader of Opposition, Mukul M. Sangma has issued a stern warning to the ruling dispensation to step up efforts

Four-time CM DD Lapang no more

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 12: Four-time and veteran politician chief minister Donwa Dethwelson Lapang, popularly known as DD Lapang, passed a

VPPs silence in House raises eyebrows

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 12: The usually vocal Voice of the People Party (VPP) has drawn attention in the Assembly over its stoic silence an

Court to hear Sonams bail plea on Sept 17

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 12: The court of the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Sohra Sub-Division, has fixed September 17 for hearing the ba

VPP raps govt dilly-dallying on ILP, steps to check infiltration

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 12: VPP Chief Ardent M Basaiawmoit has slammed the state government for its lackadaisical attitude in handling ille

Akon's wife files for divorce just days before their 29th anniversary- here's what she claims

After 28 years of marriage, Tomeka Thiam has filed for divorce from Akon, citing irreconcilable differences just before their 29th anniversary. S

Anastasia J. Casey's The Shooting Of Charlie Kirk book gets published a day before Trump ally's killing. Full controversy explained

Anastasia J. Casey's The Shooting Of Charlie Kirk book gets published a day before Trump allys killing. The books timing has raised questions, sp

Govt will neither bulldoze nor stop deficit system for schools

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 12: The state government has no plans to take control of all deficit schools or withdraw grant-in-aid support, Chie

LoP for probe into arbitrary engagement of home guards

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 12: Alleging malafide intent behind the manner in which Home Guard volunteers were hired, removed and replaced, Lea

Mukul claims govt failures defeating PMGSYs purpose

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 12: Attacking the government on the mode of selection as well as implementation of PMGSY projects, Leader of the Op

Essential items to be cheaper: CM on GST revamp

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Sep 12: Terming the recent GST overhaul a landmark step in Indias tax regime, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma Sangma on Fr

Withdrawal of monsoon from North West India likely from September 15

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the southwest monsoon's retreat from northwest India around September 15, slightly ahead of s

Auto driver rapes student, later shot in leg by UP police

ICE shooting in Chicago: Man fatally shot during arrest attempt in Illinois Franklin Park

Include sex harassment case against you in resume, Supreme Court tells law university VC

The Supreme Court addressed a sexual harassment complaint against the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences' VC, which was dismis

Forest Staff Assaulted In Mancherial

The encroachers allegedly issued life-threatening warnings to the forest staff. Officials said the assault appeared to be pre-planned.

NC's Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi slams his own party again, accuses it of 'begging' for statehood

Why Charlie Kirk's Supporters Still Love Gun Culture In US, Despite His Death

The killing of Kirk Wednesday, while speaking at Utah Valley University, highlighted the extreme levels of gun violence in the United States.

Uneasy calm in Doda, prohibitory order relaxed for Friday prayers

Pregnant Tribal Woman Hides In Fields To Avoid Hospital Delivery

On learning that the medical team was on its way, Atram Bheem Bai had left her house to avoid institutional delivery. Villagers and medical staff

What is Valhalla? Here's what Kash Patel said in special tribute to dear friend Charlie Kirk. Statement goes viral on social media. Here's some best memes

What is Valhalla? Here's what Kash Patel said in special tribute to dear friend Charlie Kirk. The statement has gone viral on social media. Patel

J&K: Vaishno Devi yatra to resume tomorrow after 19-day halt

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest

Clean Drinking Water For Every Home In 3 Years: Minister Narayana

Narayana said, Achieving cent per cent Swachh Andhra will be possible only with greater public awareness and active citizen participation in main