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Nagaon bypoll: Ajmal confident of AIUDF win, takes aim at BJP-Congress

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 16 (IANS) All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief, Badruddin Ajmal, has expressed confidence that his party

Sameer Anjaan on Arijit Singhs exit from industry: He wasnt getting a variety of songs

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan has shared his opinion on the exit of superstar singer Arijit Singh from the

Fact-Finding Team to Inspect KCR's Erravalli Farmhouse: Revanth Reddy

Team must complete the inquiry in 30 days to know whether KCR has a 700-acre farmhouse and the extent of government land in it: CM

Rajinikanth's 'Dharman' director Ashwath Marimuthu drops important update on film; shares BTS video clip from film's sets!

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) Director Ashwath Marimuthu, who is now directing Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's next film 'Dharman', on Wedn

Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 60 small-scale miners

A gold mine collapsed in Sudans West Kordofan, killing at least 60 small-scale miners, while many others remain missing and are feared dead, surv

BJP Lawmaker Defends Uniform Civil Code Against Owaisis Criticism

BJPs Rajendra Maurya supports the Uniform Civil Code, emphasizing equal rights for all citizens amid Owaisis criticisms. BJP Lawmaker Defends Uni

If I were a chicken, I would eat humans: Gyrgy Plfi on the eight-chicken ensemble in Hen and making films under Viktor Orbn

The Hungarian filmmaker talks about the eight chickens who share the role of his leading lady in Hen, the politics that have shaped who gets to m

Intercepted Houthi Drone Near Mecca Evokes Memories of 1979 Grand Mosque Siege That Reshaped Saudi History

Astrologer Karan Sharma Honoured at Millennium Brilliance Awards 2026

New Delhi [India], September 16: Astrologer Karan Sharma from Chandigarh was honoured at the Millennium Brilliance Awards 2026 for his work in th

Xi Jinping's Abrupt 24-Hour India Exit Sparks Health Concerns After Viral Moment with PM Modi

Djokovic Excited to Return to China Open After 11 Years

Novak Djokovic announces his return to the China Open in Beijing after 11 years, expressing excitement for the tournament. Djokovic Excited to Re

Festive Travel Relief: Indian Railways To Run Over 100 Special Trains For Durga Puja, Diwali And Chhath

Police reject claims of woman being stripped, tortured in Jagtial

Jagtial:Police have rejected as false claims circulating on social media that a woman in Ailapur village of Korutla mandal here was stripped and

Watch: UPI row: Congress calls new 0.4% UPI charges Modi tax, cites US pressure

17 Forest Officers Transferred in J

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Governments Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment on Wednesday ordered transfers and postings of 17 fores

Malayalam short film Sootradhaarini which pivots women heads to the Atlanta Indian Film Festival

The short, directed by debutant Vijaya S Nambiar, has a cast comprising entirely of amateurs, who live in the same apartment building

Moddys Chocolates in Udhagamandalam turns 75

Four arrested in Punjab; 27 kg heroin, foreign-made pistol seized

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 16 (IANS) Punjab Polices Counter Intelligence (CI), Amritsar, has foiled a cross-border smuggling module with the

Treating Hindus as inferiors is in Cong leadership's blood, alleges Karnataka BJP; calls CM Shivakumar 'puppet'

Digital Desk | Mandya (Karnataka), Sep 16 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, on Wednesday al

Pakistan lacks resources, mechanisms to achieve its ambitious AI plans: Report

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistans National Artificial Intelligence Policy is heavy on promises and targets but the country lacks

'Britain should tackle race and class together'

ARE we going backwards on race in Britain? It is not difficult to see why so many people now fear that we are. This month began with hundreds of

Rise and Fall 2: Virender Sehwag to host, check contestants and format

Rise And Fall Season 2 is only getting bigger by the day. The show's new season was officially declared last week. After Ashneer Grover, crickete

Historic Air Strike Alert: Saudi Arabia Turns to Israel for Intel as Pakistan Skips Combat Action

Best non-vegetarian food in Madurai: 8 iconic messes and what to order

Madurai may well have the best non-vegetarian food in Tamil Nadu. Our painstakingly researched trail takes you through favourite messes, from the

UPI customers will never be charged, new MDR framework to fund ecosystem: PhonePe CEO

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI transactions will not impose any charges on custom

Sonalee Kulkarni talks about familys eight-year Ganpati tradition, shares this years farmer-themed idol

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Sonalee Kulkarni opened up about her familys eight-year tradition of making their own Ganpati idol.

'Previous govt took bribe for each medical license': UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Digital Desk | Gorakhpur, Sep 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday accused the previous Samajwadi Party (SP) gover

US Issues Level-3 Travel Warning for Saudi Arabia Amid Escalating Houthi Drone and Missile Threat Across Gulf

Fintech Leaders Emphasize MDRs Role in Strengthening UPI Ecosystem

Fintech experts highlight the importance of Merchant Discount Rate in enhancing the UPI ecosystem and reaching one billion users in India. Fintec

Hero Motors IPO subscription: Issue subscribed 1.18 times on first day

The issue comprises fresh shares worth 600 crore and an offer-for-sale of 400 crore by promoters, with listing expected September 23.

Bigg Boss 20: Top 10 highest-paid contestants in show

Mumbai: Bigg Boss 20 is currently one of the most talked about shows in India. The show premiered on September 6 and all the contestants have alr

In the 1990s, a highway project in Oregon triggered a landslide. Engineers removed soil and buried 580,000 old tires to fix it

Oregon's engineering team has pioneered a remarkable solution by integrating nearly 580,000 shredded tires into highway repairs. This clever tact

Body of flash flood victim recovered from river in Keralams Kozhikode

30-year-old woman was swept away while sitting on a rock in the Iruvazhinjippuzha river in Kozhikode district of Keralam on Tuesday (September 15

Over 15,000 Senior Women Avail Free Bus Travel in Etawah Region, Yogi Govt Waives 33.7

Who is Michael Kremer, the Nobel laureate set to become World Banks next chief economist?

Nobel laureate Michael Kremer will become the World Bank's chief economist. He is recognized for his experimental approach to alleviating global

6 high-protein snacks that are easy to carry to work

BSP Springs a Surprise for 2027 UP Polls: Neeraj Rawat Named Brahmin Face for Kheragarh Assembly Seat

UGRO Capital raises Rs 380 cr via long term institutional funding

UGRO Capital has raised Rs 380 crore through the issuance of 38,000 senior, secured, rated, listed, redeemable and transferable Non-Convertible D

US midterm elections 2026: Record diesel prices hit at worst time in key battleground states

Record US diesel prices are squeezing farmers, fishermen and households just weeks before the midterm elections. Diesel has surged nearly 70% sin

Electric AC Double-Decker Bus Launches on Meerut-Noida Route: Check Timings, Full Stoppages

Rare butterfly sighted in Tamil Nadus Villupuram

The philomela form of the Common Wanderer butterfly was observed by Smita Rani Mishra, a resident of Puducherry

HYROX admits mistake, changes rules after Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk was allowed to finish despite bowel incontinence

HYROX admitted it made a mistake for allowing Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk to finish despite bowel incontinence. In a statement, HYROX apol

SFO Technologies unveil Primary Power Distribution System for first indigenous aircraft

The PPDS will serve as the electrical nerve centre for the 19-seater SARAS MKII aircraft

Gurugram Hit-and-Run Case: Driver and Cousin Remanded to Police Custody

A Gurugram court has sent the driver and his cousin involved in a hit-and-run case to police custody for further investigation. Gurugram Hit-and-

Will HDFC choose its internal front-runner as the next CEO?

Centre Bans ISI-Backed Shahzad Bhatti Network, Tags It A Terrorist Outfit Under UAPA

TTD to provide 2 lakh insurance cover to every pilgrim visiting Tirumala

The scheme will be Aadhaar-based and provided online, as the government outlines plans to develop Tirumala as a sacred pilgrimage centre

Yuvan Shankar Raja interview: On his first symphonic concert featuring his background scores

Ahead of his upcoming Chennai concert Walking Through the Rainbow, Yuvan Shankar Raja talks about bringing his film scores to the symphony stage,

Cabinet approves enhancement of EPFO wage ceiling from Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 per month

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Labour & Employment to enhance the w

Manoj Jarange may call off Mumbai protest march as health deteriorates

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange may call off his Mumbai march amid worsening health during his ongoing hunger strike. Doctors examining him

IPL 2027 auction likely to return to India, says league chairman Arun Dhumal

Every year we try for this to happen in India, but we don't get the venue given the heavy marriage season. So, we definitely want it to be here t

PM has decided to prostrate before Trump: LoP

UP BJP In-Charge Vinod Tawde Arrives in Ayodhya on September 18 to Craft Poll Victory Blueprint

Millions left behind as Pakistan fails to deliver basic right to education: Report

Digital Desk | Athens, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistan's recent government figures have challenged the widely cited estimate of 25 million out-of-school c

Three Police Officers Suspended in Bhopal Following Gambling Raid

Three police officers, including a station chief, were suspended in Bhopal for negligence after a gambling operation was uncovered. Three Police

Six Years After Fatal Encounter, Slain Gangster Vikas Dubey's Death Certificate Finally Issued

Varun Chakravarthy ruled out of Asian Games, Vipraj Nigam to replace him

The 22-year-old Nigam, who represents Delhi Capitals in the IPL, has so far played 19 matches in the league, taking 13 wickets

Hyderabads handmade gifting season: Meet the artists making festive ceramics and crafts

From Ganesha paintings and Cheriyal wall plates to ceramic flowers and turtle-inspired trinket dishes, Hyderabads makers are preparing for a fest

SIR: Karnataka govt directs officials to ensure no eligible voter is excluded from electoral rolls

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 16 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister, G. Parameshwara, on Wednesday directed officials to

Cabinet clears EPFO wage ceiling hike from 15,000 to 25,000; 51 lakh workers to benefit

Centre declares Pak-based Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under UAPA

ISB Leadership Summit 2026 Explores 'India Unbound' and the Future of Global Leadership

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 16: The Indian School of Business (ISB) recently hosted its flagship annual leadership conclave, the ISB

AI wearables can listen and watch but people around them never opted in

As AI gives wearables the ability to listen, see and interpret their surroundings, the privacy question is expanding beyond the person wearing th

NDA leaders hit back at Rahul over UPI charge concerns, reject US pressure claim

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders on Wednesday rejected Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP)

Govt likely to extend RoDTEP incentive scheme for exporters

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The government is likely to extend the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme

How cybercriminals are turning trusted platforms into malware launchpads

From hijacked verified accounts to fake software and security checks, cybercriminals are exploiting trusted platforms to make malware look legiti

World Bank names Michael Kremer chief economist

Lam Research to Invest

Lam Research announces a 10,000 crore investment in India to boost semiconductor manufacturing and R&D capabilities. Lam Research to Invest 10,00

Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time

TOKYO, September 16, 2026 (AP) The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed a record 100,000 this year, the latest government figur

Union Tribal Affairs Ministry ropes in Kerala's KSUM for national ST startup push

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 16 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched a national initiative to identify, incubate, m

OpenAI's Rogue Agents Probed Hugging Face For Weaknesses 2 Months Before Major Hack

The newly uncovered malicious activity showed that the rogue agents' efforts to find a way into Hugging Face began earlier than publicly known

Centre allocates five lakh houses to Andhra and Telangana under PMAY-G, says Pemmasani

Andhra Pradesh gets 2.25 lakh more houses and Telangana 1.21 lakh; only 23% of the 2019-24 allocation to AP has been completed, the Minister says

Fed rate decision tonight: Will inflation push Kevin Warsh towards a hike?

The US Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest interest rate decision today. Here's what the move could mean for the US economy, markets

ED Targeting Satish Jarkiholi as He is Tallest ST Leader: Surjewala

So, look at the list. Either most of these leaders are SC/ST, OBC leaders, or sons of farmers. BJP thinks they can intimidate us, they can make u

Cabinet clears Saral Kerala to simplify, expedite investment approvals

A Single Statutory Authority to be established to grant all approvals through a unified channel

Children stop thinking for themselves using AI for homeworks & assignments; 5 ChatGPT features parents should know

ChatGPT for Teens combines Study Mode, homework reminders, quizzes, visual learning tools and parental controls into five features built to stop

Only Prime Ministers Office can grant sanction to prosecute IAS officers, Centre tells Madras High Court

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh records the submission and grants two months time to obtain sanction against IAS officers K.S. Kandasamy and K. Vijaya

KSRTC to Launch Lakshadweep, Hyderabad Tour Packages on Sep 22

The Kerala Road Transport Corporation will also introduce a waiting-list facility similar to the system used by the Indian Railways

IPL Auction Set For India Return After Four Years? BCCI Provides Major Update

The past three editions of the IPL auction were held in Dubai, Jeddah (mega auction) and Abu Dhabi.

Shahzad Bhatti Network declared banned terrorist outfit under UAPA

The action was taken as the Centre believes that SBN was involved in errorism and has participated in various acts of terrorism in India.

'Roll back UPI tax': Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over new charge, claims PM Modi has 'surrendered' before Trump

Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday demanded the immediate rollback of the government's new UPI fram

Drunk Man Stabbed Wife to Death with Broken Liquor Bottle in Bhadrak

An inebriated man murdered his wife using a broken liquor bottle in Paikirapur village under Chandabali police limits in Odishas Bhadrak district

Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 67

Government asks cab aggregators to stop advance tipping option: Consumer Affairs Secy Khare

Central Consumer Protection Authority slapped a 10 lakh penalty on ride-hailing platform Rapido for various unfair business practices, including

Houthis grow stronger despite years of US, Saudi airstrikes

Cairo: At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out puni

4,800 Bangladeshis Lose UAE Visas Without Explanation, Many Unable To Return To Jobs And Businesses

No Idol Immersion in Yamuna, Other Water Bodies: DPCC

The DPCC said idol immersion contributes to silting and deterioration of water quality, including changes in conductivity, biochemical oxygen dem

European Commission President Calls Israels E1 Settlement Project Unacceptable

Ursula von der Leyen criticizes Israels E1 settlement project, emphasizing the need for a two-state solution amid international concerns. Europea

Pakistani naval ship collides with Indian Navy unit, no damage reported

India summoned Pakistans Charge dAffaires and lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship collided with an Indian Navy unit in the North

Rahul Gandhi Demands Rollback Of UPI Fee

Congress leader accuses government of imposing UPI charges and yielding to US pressure