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Pentagon to proceed with controversial testosterone testing after pause

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has promoted the use of testosterone to improve military readiness, first announced the screening mandate in July.

18 Sep 2026 9:45 am
Watch: Why are these Paniya families still living in tents seven years after Kerala floods?

Keralas Human Rights Commission has ordered urgent rehabilitation for 26 Paniya tribal families living in temporary shelters since the 2019 floods.

18 Sep 2026 9:37 am
Trump reiterates Iran war talking points, says Iran wants to make a deal

Donald Trump reiterates his Iran war talking points and says Iran wants to make a deal amid continuing tensions.

18 Sep 2026 9:17 am
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max go on sale in India

Apple on Friday commenced the sale of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India. These phones can be purchased on Apples India store and its six retail outlets across the country.

18 Sep 2026 9:17 am
Homestay: Charting a smooth path for hosts & guests in Karnataka

As homestays mushroom across Karnatakas tourist destinations, safety concerns and unauthorised establishments are putting the sector under scrutiny. The Tourism Department is now moving to streamline registrations, tighten regulations, and bring a new Bed & Breakfast policy, writes Rashmi Patil

18 Sep 2026 9:11 am
Voting for Delhi University Students' Union polls begins

A total of 1,000 electronic voting machines (EVMs) have been deployed for the elections. Of these, 960 will be used for polling, while 40 have been kept in reserve, according to university officials.

18 Sep 2026 9:04 am
Union Cabinet approves 24,815 crore multi-tracking projects across 15 districts in U.P., Andhra Pradesh

The existing Indian Railways network will increase by about 601 km; the 14,926 crore Ghaziabad-Sitapur project is crucial for improving connectivity between the northern and eastern regions of the country

18 Sep 2026 8:54 am
Union Cabinet approves new railway lines at a cost of 9,889 crore in Andhra Pradesh

The 198-km-long third and fourth lines between Rajahmundry and Visakhapatnam is expected to improve connectivity to major ports, boost access to tourist destinations, and lead to an additional freight traffic of 29.04 million tonnes per annum

18 Sep 2026 8:53 am
Four, including three juveniles, arrested for rape and murder of minor girl in Delhis Swaroop Nagar

Police say the body of a minor girl was found in an open field on September 13; CCTV analysis of more than 50 cameras helped investigators trace the suspected tempo

18 Sep 2026 8:51 am
Bell on the run

The school bell wanted to ring whenever she wanted. But she had a schedule ...

18 Sep 2026 8:51 am
ED raids 7 locations in Jharkhand State Co-op bank 'fraud' case

The case is related to alleged large-scale fraud committed by businessman Sanjay Kumar Dalmia

18 Sep 2026 8:43 am
OpenAI launches legal-focused AI platform, escalating race for law firm users

OpenAI said its new product combines its Astra model with an index of US case law, statutes, regulations and other legal materials, along with specialised instructions for legal analysis and writing

18 Sep 2026 8:42 am
IIT grad, bank manager among 6 held for taking 1.12 crore from senior citizen after 'digital arrest'

Gohel is a web developer with a BE degree from IIT Delhi and was previously booked in a 2021 cheating case, while Tyagi works as an operations manager with a private bank, the official said.

18 Sep 2026 8:35 am
FDA suspends Caf Mondegar licence over food-safety lapses; wider crackdown hits Mumbai eateries

The action formed part of a larger festival-season enforcement drive in Greater Mumbai carried out between September 11 and 14

18 Sep 2026 8:16 am
25 years on, Konaseema Railway Line project yet to get on track

The ambitious 57-km KotipalliNarsapur railway linewhich includes three bridges across the mighty Godavari Riverstill hangs fire 25 years after its foundation stone was laid. Locals rue successive governments silence on bringing a train to Konaseema, with many blaming lack of political will among the elected representatives from the Godavari region, despite severe losses to trade, commerce, tourism, and connectivity. T. Appala Naidu explores the reasons behind the projects delay.

18 Sep 2026 7:59 am
South Korea makes Asian Games complaint over Japan warlord ceremony

Historical issues are sensitive between South Korea and Japan, with Hideyoshi's invasion a significant episode in Korean history and Korea later under Japanese colonial rule from 1910 to 1945.

18 Sep 2026 7:46 am
dtcpay Welcomes SBI Group as Strategic Investor, Extending Series A to US$25M

dtcpay Welcomes SBI Group as Strategic Investor, Extending Series A to US$25M

18 Sep 2026 7:30 am
Bombay High Court asks Thane restaurant to approach Food Safety Commissioner over licence suspension

A Bench of Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna observed that where a statutory appellate remedy was available, the restaurant should first avail it before approaching the High Court.

18 Sep 2026 7:13 am
FDA chief Tukaram flags huge price gaps in medical devices, seeks Centres intervention

The report cited that an IV set purchased for 11.05 had a declared MRP of 325, while an infusion set purchased for 11 had an MRP of 201.

18 Sep 2026 7:03 am
CCI clears Lakshmi Mittal family, Poonawalla's purchase of Rajasthan Royals, 2 other cricket franchises

Westview Cricket Ltd and Poonawalla Sports and Fitness Pvt Ltd will be buying Rajasthan Royals (India), Paarl Royals (South Africa) and Barbados Royals (Barbados).

18 Sep 2026 6:55 am
Former Minister Ram Asrey Kushwaha joins Samajwadi Party

The Samajwadi Party government will be formed after the 2027 Assembly polls, and the rule of social justice will be established, says SP chief Akhilesh Yadav while reacting to the leader joining the party.

18 Sep 2026 6:46 am
AI makes editors read the writer as well as the text

Editors are often caught between their duty to the readers and employers and the demands of the publishing process

18 Sep 2026 6:15 am
North Korea warns of stronger response to U.S.-led drills

The influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un called the drills another threatening U.S.-led war game and part of Washingtons efforts to expand military influence in the Asia-Pacific region

18 Sep 2026 5:20 am
On PMs birthday, J&K CM Omar Abdullah wishes for Statehood restoration

If nothing else, give us the Statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. What else do we need? the CM said

18 Sep 2026 4:52 am
Bihar CM, other BJP leaders take part in Ashirwad Ka Diya event to mark PMs birthday

The Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) slammed the waste of public money even as Bihar reels under flood aftermath

18 Sep 2026 4:47 am
Togo-flagged tanker stuck in Strait of Hormuz: Iran Guards

The tanker came to a halt after catching fire, the Revolutionary Guards Navy added

18 Sep 2026 4:32 am
Delhi CM inaugurates Namo Shramik Seva Kendra on PMs birthday; AAP slams BJP over celebrations

Rekha Gupta also took part in Aashirwad Ka Diya under which 1.25 lakh earthen lamps were lit up to illuminate the Kartavya Path

18 Sep 2026 4:26 am
West Bengal govt. participates in PM Modis birthday celebrations; life-size statue unveiled at BJP office in Kolkata

The State government also observedthePMs Birthday as Annapurna Divas and launched thePM Vishwakarma Scheme; This is the first time West Bengal has joined th scheme launched by the Union government

18 Sep 2026 4:17 am
Prince Harry makes first public appearances 'back on British soil'

His appearances came on a busy day for Britains royals, with King Charles hosting a conference for AI leaders amid criticism in a forthcoming book by the brother of his late first wife, Diana

18 Sep 2026 3:58 am
U.S. approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia

The State Department has notified Congress about the proposed sale, which would require the approval of U.S. lawmakers

18 Sep 2026 3:15 am
Nepal flash flood death toll surges to 1,410; over 6,100 still missing

So far, 13,756 people have been rescued from the flood-affected areas

18 Sep 2026 3:01 am
Russia, China veto U.S. proposal for UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions on Iran

Iran's UN mission thanked China and Russia for vetoing the resolution, saying on social media that the countries prevented yet another cynical attempt by the United States and its allies to abuse the Security Council for their political purposes

18 Sep 2026 2:48 am
The crucial Uttar Pradesh test of the BJPs hegemony

The States changing electoral landscape, marked by the BJP losing ground in 2024, raises questions about how long the partys political dominance can endure

18 Sep 2026 1:36 am
U.S. approves visas for Iran President, FM Araghchi to attend UN high-level meeting even with sides at war

The move is unusual due to the more than six-month-long conflict between Iran and the United States and no sign that agreements to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or return to talks on Iran's nuclear program are close

18 Sep 2026 1:22 am
A war room for India in an age of sanctions

A coordinated response is essential as sanctions increasingly target entire transactions

18 Sep 2026 1:08 am
Complex priorities: On UPI transactions, MDR charges

A fear of political fallout has led to an overly complex MDR structure on UPI

18 Sep 2026 12:49 am
New fault lines: On Manipurs Kuki-ZoNaga conflict

Manipurs new Kuki-ZoNaga conflict needs firm, even-handed State action

18 Sep 2026 12:45 am