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Tamil Nadu must reconsider its mindset over teaching Hindi in schools across the state, observed the Supreme Court on Thursday, asking it to rethink opposing establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. The court observed that Hindi cannot...

A video circulating on social media has drawn widespread anger in Nepal after appearing to show a woman pushing a dog from a bridge into a river. The footage was reportedly recorded in Bajhang and shows the animal struggling as the woman holds on to it and moves it towards the edge.

Actor Akriti Agarwal has announced her separation from cricketer Prithvi Shaw, six months after the couple got engaged. She shared the news on social media, saying, Our paths are not meant to be together. The couple got engaged in March this year.

Amid opposition demands to roll back the 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI payments, government sources on Thursday said the decision followed due consideration, and the government will closely monitor implementation to ensure merchants do not pass the charges on to consumers. Efforts will be made to plug gaps in enforcement. Govt has held discussions with payment aggregators. Govt will closely monitor effective implementation to ensure that merchants do not pass on the cha

Amid escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemens Houthi group, Pakistan has said it is ready to fulfil its obligations under the Makkah Defence Agreement signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The Makkah, or Mecca, agreement...

A mega blood donation camp was organised in Agartala as part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'(Service Pledge Campaign) launched by the BJP to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary and former Chief Minister of Tripura, Biplab Kumar Deb, visited the camp, donated blood himself, and encouraged the blood donors.

Asia's richest list has seen a major reshuffle. Zhang Yiming, founder of ByteDance, the parent company of the popular short-video platforms Douyin and TikTok, has made history by surpassing Indian tycoons. Zhang Yiming has now...

A new musical chapter is beginning for Subhalakshmi Borooah Khan, sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan's wife, as she makes her vocal debut with her first-ever album, Chants for Unity. It brings together sacred compositions, Indian...

While India continues modernising its air fleet amid focus to make the defence sector 'atmanirbhar' (self-reliant), the Defence Ministry said on Thursday that the Indian Air Force (IAF) will receive Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas...

Delhi NCR is entering a phase in which its two most closely watched real estate markets, Noida and Gurugram, are increasingly being shaped by distinct economic forces. Gurugram continues to deepen a model anchored in...

PM Modi turns 76: From Swachh Bharat Mission to UPI, 12 major schemes and decisions from his 12-year tenure

The new episode of Bigg Boss 20 is going to be another rollercoaster for fans of Yung DSA and Mahhi Vij, as their friendship appears to have hit a difficult phase. In the new promo released by the makers, Yung DSA, the rapper who became the first captain of the season, is seen breaking down after feeling hurt by Mahhis behaviour following the task.

Filmmaker and producer Luv Ranjan is introducing a new set of actors with his upcoming film titled Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar. The first poster of the friendship comedy was unveiled on Thursday, giving a glimpse of the six newcomers who will headline the film.

The two-day seminar '200 Years of Hindi Journalism: From Legacy to Innovation', which is being organised by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), began on Thursday.

N Chandrasekaran appointed Tata Group Chairman for a five-year term by Tata Sons.

India will take on South Korea in Davis Cup in the second round of the qualifiers at Olympic Park Tennis Centre in Seoul on September 18 and 19. The winner will move to the Davis Cup Finals, which is scheduled in November. India arrived at the competition with a win over Netherlands, while South Korea defeated Argentina in the opening round.

South Korea will host India in the Davis Cup 2026 qualifiers in Seoul on Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19. The two nations will contest the second round of the qualifiers at the Olympic Tennis Centre. The tie brings together the 19th-ranked Indian team and South Korea, placed 16th in the Davis Cup rankings.

The political equations in Rajasthan's Khetri municipality changed dramatically at the last moment after Congress councillor Geeta Saini switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and filed her nomination for the chairperson's post. Saini had won from Ward 5 on a Congress ticket by 178 votes in the recent municipal elections . However, just before the nomination deadline, she joined the BJP and entered the chairperson's race as the party's candidate. With no rival candidate filing a

Mega celebrations are taking place across the country for PM Modi's birthday on Thursday. From Kashi to Vadnagar, people are offering prayers at temples for PM Modi's long life. Preparations are underway to light lamps...

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman became emotional in Bengaluru on Wednesday, September 16, while listening to a song by legendary Carnatic singer MS Subbulakshmi. A video shows Sitharaman tearing up as Subbulakshmi's song played at...

The Asian Games 2026 preparations in Japan's Nagoya city have run into a major accommodation mess, with athletes from several countries reportedly struggling to find rooms even after reaching the host city. Indian athletes and...

Chinas womens cricket campaign at the 2026 Asian Games ended before a single delivery was bowled. The rain forced the cancellation of their quarter-final against Bangladesh at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Thursday and with that, they are out of the competition.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 76th birthday on Thursday, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led programmes being organised across the country as part of the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The Vadnagar to Varanasi bike rally is among the key events marking the occasion and Modi's 25 years in public service.PM Modi Turns 76 Now, Amit Shah Flags Off Vadnagar Bike Rally To Varanasi Under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

There is going to be a major change in the rules related to the registration of births and deaths. The provisions of the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026 will come into effect...

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed an amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945 that could make CCTV surveillance mandatory at medical stores selling prescription medicines. The draft notification, issued on September 8,...

The Congress secured all four wards of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation where re-polling was conducted following technical glitches in EVMs during the counting of votes on Thursday (September 17).Congress candidate Kailashi won Ward 9 by a margin of 764 votes, while Vandita Sharma secured Ward 18 by 181 votes. Rekha Devi emerged victorious in Ward 25 by a margin of 397 votes, and Suresh Yadav won Ward 34 by 149 votes.

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said the Centre has noted the passage of the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act in the US Congress and added that it is monitoring further developments on this...

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Hemaram Choudhary emerged victorious in Ward No. 50 of the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation following the re-polling. With the Ward 50 result now declared, the final tally for all 100 wards...

The Pakistani intelligence agency ISI is now trying to ensnare Indian youth through internet media and push them towards radicalism and terrorist activities. The entire network has Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti at the forefront. According...

US President Donald Trump has warned the European Union (EU) that it could face very heavy tariffs if Washington considers the bloc's growing ties with Canada a hostile move. His remarks came after the European Commission proposed making Canada the EU's first-ever associate member, signalling a potentially significant expansion of economic and strategic cooperation between Ottawa and Brussels.

It's been a busy week at the box office. While new and relatively newer films such as Haiwaan and Mirzapur: The Movie have been released at the box office, Hanuman Ansh, the film on Neem Karoli Baba, has been performing wonders at the box office. Let's decode and find out how much all three films earned on Wednesday, September 16.

The growing problem of stray dog attacks across several parts of India has triggered anger among residents, with repeated incidents leaving people injured. While citizens have staged protests over the issue on several occasions, an unusual form of protest has now emerged from Niphad city in Maharashtra's Nashik district. A functionary of the Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray faction allegedly left stray dogs inside the office of the Niphad Nagar Panchayat chief officer, protesting against what he cla

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Thursday (September 17) called off his 20-day-old hunger strike and gave the Maharashtra government three months to consider his demands, news agency PTI reported.

Scientists have identified a massive new impact crater on the Moon that was created by a powerful space-rock strike in 2024, marking the largest known lunar impact crater formed in recent times. The discovery was made using NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), which photographed the newly formed depression on the Moon's near side.The crater is approximately 728 feet (222 metres) wide and reaches a depth of up to 141 feet (43 metres). Researchers said its size makes it more than three times

Six people were injured in Bengaluru's West Division after a car carrying four youths who had allegedly abducted a woman from her home collided with several other vehicles. One of the injured, a 57-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and has been admitted to the ICU.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will put in place extensive arrangements to manage the anticipated surge in passenger footfall on its network due to the ongoing Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus strike. To manage...

The proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI transactions has sparked widespread discussion across the country, with questions being raised over its potential impact on consumers and merchants. MobiKwik co-founder Upasana Taku, however, said...

Politics has begun in right earnest over the issue of levying merchant discount rate on high-value UPI transactions. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took to social media and demanded immediate...

Anant Nag, Kannada actor, to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for contribution to Indian cinema.

The Early Spring is all set to get a second season. On September 16, Youku announced its 2027 lineup and revealed Midsummer Clear Skies, currently listed as the literal title, as the next chapter of the popular Chinese drama.

A shocking scene has emerged from Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, where a young woman jumped on her boyfriend's car bonnet following an argument. The CCTV footage showed that boyfriend did not stop the car and dragged the woman for a considerable distance. The accused has been identified as Shahnawaz.

Coming out in support for India for hosting the 18th BRICS Summit, China said on Friday that it values the cooperation between the members of the organisation, while underling that New Delhi and Beijing must resolve their differences properly and their ties would be looked from a strategic and long-term perspective.

Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said 275 Indian nationals are still missing in Nepal floods and India continues to be in close touch with the Nepali government and with the...

A man who was rescued from a tunnel in Nepal on Friday following the flash floods that havekilled hundreds has said that he kept chanting 'Hare Krishna' mantra while being trapped, and coincidently, he was rescued on Krishna Janmashtami.

Two hydropower workers in Nepal were rescued on Friday after being trapped inside tunnels buried under debris during catastrophic floods more than a week ago, government ministers said.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday, August 27, that 288 Indian nationals are missing in Nepal following the devastating flash floods. The disaster has claimed 359 lives, while thousands of people are still reported missing. It is among the worst disasters Nepal has witnessed in recent years. Anupam Kher has reacted to the destruction caused in Nepal.

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) on Thursday said that the Indo-Nepal Maitri Bus Sewa between Delhi and Kathmandu on August 28-29 has been put on hold due to flash flood in neighbouring country. This has been done as a preventive measure due to massive flash floods, an official from the DTC said.

Amid the worsening situation caused by floods and natural disasters in Nepal, the Uttar Pradesh government has stepped up efforts to ensure the safe return of people from the state who may be stranded across the border. Following directions from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a large-scale relief and rescue operation has been launched to reach Uttar Pradesh residents in Nepal and evacuate them to safety wherever required. The state government is also keeping a close watch on the situation in di

Amid large-scale devastation caused in Nepal due to flash flood, a barrier lake formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers in Nepal could face another high risk of breaching over...

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday said 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable in Nepal following the devastating flash floods in the neighbouring country. Addressing a press briefing, Jaiswal said the missing Indians include...