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DUSU Elections 2026 Live Updates: Voting to begin shortly as ABVP, NSUI, AISA lock horns for key posts

Polling for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections is set to be held today, with major student organisations, including the RSS-af

Sanjay Parmar's Inspiring Journey from Patwari to Police Aspirant

Sanjay Parmar's journey from a Patwari to a top police aspirant is a tale of perseverance and determination. Hailing from a farming family, he fa

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 it

Canada & EU are stronger together: Carney rules out third bloc

PNS Hunain severely damaged after collision with INS Kolkata 3 times its size

Pakistan Navys PNS Hunain sustained severe damage after colliding with the Indian Navys INS Kolkata in the North Arabian Sea, with the Pakistani

At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities say

At least 48people have died in southern Nigeria after consuming a local alcoholic drink. Around one hundred others are receiving medical treatmen

600 Km Per Hour Drones Launched In Waves: How Russia Is Rewriting War Rules

Russia has coupled the drones' technological superiority over Ukraine's defence with its capacity to launch them in massive numbers. The impact o

China is scared of AI, but not in the way US and its tech leaders are

China and the US have differing concerns over AI risks, but shared fears over cyberattacks and runaway systems could provide scope for safety coo

Fire erupts behind Meena Hospital in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A fire broke out near Pillar No. 254 in Attapur in the city on the night of Thursday, September 17, triggering panic among local resid

Trump may not see another rate cut as president

The Federal Reserve has made headlines by increasing its policy rate target range, amid calls from President Trump for lower interest rates withi

Crowds gather at Apple Stores in Mumbai, Delhi ahead of sales of iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max

A massive crowds gathered outside the Apple Store in Mumbai as eager customers queue up ahead of the official sales launch of the iPhone 18 Pro a

What will Trump and Xi discuss in Washington next week?

US President Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24 for their second meeting this year, with trade, Taiwan, Iran, ar

From Children's Validity To Fee Hikes: What's In Centre's New Passport Rules?

The hike will apply across categories, including fresh issuance, renewal, Tatkaal processing, replacement of lost or damaged passports, and Polic

Censor Board Flags Proposed Screening Of Umar Khalid Documentary At IIIT-Hyderabad

IIIT-Hyderabad said neither the institute nor any of its recognised students' bodies had organised or hosted any screening of a film uncertified

Telangana Man, Accused In YouTuber Wife's Murder, Hacked To Death

The investigators were analysing the CCTV footage to gather clues about the accused.

Celebrations at Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah on PM Modis birthday

Celebrations at Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah on PM Modis birthday

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

Chandra stays at Tata Sons, but Noel strongly objects

N Chandrasekaran has reversed his exit decision and agreed to continue as Executive Chairman of Tata Sons for another five years. The Tata Sons b

OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra For Lawyers, Takes AI Race To Legal Industry

The launch of Astra for Law marks the latest push by the top AI labs into the legal market, where technology companies are racing to capture busi

Jeffrey Epstein Survivors Sue His Estate Over Child Pornography Collection

The lawsuit seeks $6 million on behalf of over 40 people, some of whom were in Epstein's so-called modeling book, a collection of sexualized imag

9 PSU banks including Canara Bank, Indian Bank to merge with SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda? PIB debunks fake Gazette

A social media post claiming that the Centre has ordered the consolidation of nine public sector banks into three entities has been debunked by P

Aashirwad Ka Diya: 33.27 lakh diyas light up Ujjain on PM Modis birthday

Aashirwad Ka Diya: 33.27 lakh diyas light up Ujjain on PM Modis birthday

'In our lane': Fed's Warsh defies Trump but still fighting for credibility

US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh delivered the interest rate hike this week that many economists think surging inflation required, defying Pr

Asian Games 2026 September 18: Schedule, live event time (IST), streaming

India's women's cricket team will begin its gold medal defence at Asian Games 2026 with the quarter-final match against hosts Japan at 10:30 am I

'May Be Stars. To Me, They're Violators Of Law': Tukaram Mundhe On Actors In Surrogate Ads

In an interview with NDTV, Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says two of the three actors have replied t

Can JSW Revive Volkswagen India? The Morning Brief Decode

Can JSW Revive Volkswagen India? The Morning Brief Decode

El Nio puts India on track for its driest monsoon since 2009

India is set to face its driest monsoon in 17 years as El Nio curtails rainfall. This deficit threatens crop yields and increases food price risk

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 re

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi share first pic of son, welcome second child through adoption

Stranger Things actor Millie Bobby Brown and her husband Jake Bongiovi have welcomed their second child through adoption. The Stranger Things act

Iran warns against politicising Mecca drone claims, cautions against 'false flag' tactics to divide Muslim nations

Iran on Thursday urged caution over allegations that Yemens Houthis targeted Mecca, saying claims without concrete evidence should not be used to

Allahabad High Court Orders Mandatory Audio-Video Recording of Witness Statements

US secures Americans release in Myanmar

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) A US delegation secured the release of detained American citizen Adam Castillo during meetings with offi

MEA Fact Check Debunks Viral Rumors: World Leaders Did Not Fall Ill After Delhi BRICS Summit

Todays Panchang, September 18, 2026: Tithi, Rahu Kaal, Nakshatra and Auspicious Timings

Todays Panchang, September 18, 2026: Friday brings an important transition in the Hindu lunar calendar as Saptami Tithi ends in the afternoon and

EPFO Hikes : Check Your New Take-Home Salary, PF Deduction, and Higher Pension

Validity Capped at 5 Years for Children Under 15, Tatkal and Normal Fees Hiked

76th Birthday Sets Mega Records: 3.55 Crore Diyas in MP, World Record in Ujjain, 88 Lakh in Gujarat

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.

IAF Boosts: HAL Hands Over Tejas Twin-Seater and HTT-40 Trainer Aircraft in Bengaluru

DUSU elections 2026: Over 2.75 lakh students to vote amid tight security

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) More than 2.75 lakh students are set to cast their votes in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) e

Jos Buttler scripts history, achieves massive feat with 2nd T20I victory against Sri Lanka

England and Sri Lanka continued their ongoing T20I series by taking on each other in the 2nd T20I. The two sides met at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff

PM Modis Birthday: Jhargram Stall Owner Vikram Sahu Celebrates in Style

Gujarat's GIFT City Surges 9 Places into World's Top Financial Hubs: Ranks 37th Globally in GFCI 40

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

Colabas Iconic Olympia Coffee House Suspended Over Urinal in Food Storage Area

Disney names insider Adam Smith as chairman of streaming business

Disney has named insider Adam Smith chairman of its streaming business as the entertainment giant sharpens its focus on Disney+ and Hulu. Smith w

Morning Brief Podcast: Why Volkswagen Needs JSW

US F-16 fighter jet crashes in Michigan, hazardous chemical spill triggers evacuation

An F-16 fighter jet crashed in rural Michigan on Thursday after its pilot safely ejected, according to military and local officials. The pilot wa

Thursday Box Office Report: Akshay's 'Haiwaan' Crashes in Week 1, 'Hanuman Ansh' Hits 300 Cr

PM 76th Birthday: Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut, and South Stars Extend Wishes

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 Ak

US sanctions Cubas nickel, military network

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) The United States imposed sanctions on eight Cuban entities and three military officials, targeting the

'He Will Kill Me': Akshay Oberoi Teases Shah Rukh Khan's Underworld Actioner King

Trump signs orders to widen hunting, fishing

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he had signed two executive orders to expand hunting and fishing access o

Rajasthan order asking students to join PM Modi's birthday celebrations sparks controversy

Congress leader Tika Ram Jully asked why the government departments and educational institutions were being involved in PM Modis birthday celebra

F-16 fighter jet crashes during training in Michigan, pilot ejects safely, probe underway

A Texas-based US military F-16 fighter jet crashed on Thursday during a training mission in Michigan in the US, however, the pilot was able to ej

Pentagon orders testosterone checks for troops

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) The Pentagon has issued new clinical guidance to implement mandatory testosterone deficiency screening f

US lawmakers urge Trump to press China on detained Americans, AI chips ahead of Xi meeting

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) US lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to secure the release of Americans detained in China and

US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved a possible $24.3 billion Foreign Military Sale of 48 F-35 fighter aircraft and related equipment to Saudi Ar

US, Lithuania sign critical minerals pact

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) The United States and Lithuania signed a critical minerals framework, with Secretary of State Marco Rubi

SC takes exception to 31 unnatural deaths in Manipur relief camps

Morning Digest: ECI bars both TMC factions from using party name, symbol for Bengal bypolls; Talks restart for Bangladesh PMs India visit, and more

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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

Tamil Nadu must change mindset, allow Hindi in schools: SC

Pretend Im on ballot: Trump urges voters

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump urged Virginia voters to treat Novembers congressional elections as if he were

BJP appoints Suvendu Adhikari and Mithun Chakraborty as star campaigners for West Bengal bypolls

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Somnath Trust launches eco-friendly packaging and app upgrade on Modi

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Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Maurya suspended Sultanpur Project Director Ashok Kumar Singh

BJP must light a diya to atone for its sins: Congress

Programmes and prayers mark PM Modi's 76th birthday

Let Us Continue To Build Viksit Bharat, Says PM

All-out war at Bombay House: Trusts calls Chandra's return 'illegal,' Noel fights to keep Tata Sons unlisted

Tata Sons' board reappointed its executive chairman, N Chandrasekaran, for five years. This decision faced opposition from Tata Trusts' chairman,

Keshav Maurya will meet 'Prayagraj Print Star of 2026' today and Kalraj Mishra in Noida.

Delhi Police arrest two over alleged murder of 31-year-old following financial dispute

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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 mi

Poland warns Russia planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory, says attacks will be called accidental

Polish PM also announced he would travel to Ukraine overnight to September 18, in what can be seen as an act of defiance against Russia after Eur

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

EC accepts TMC split, freezes name, symbol in interim order

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

Togo-flagged tanker stuck in Strait of Hormuz: Iran Guards

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

SC allows Dara Singh to challenge Odisha's remission plea rejection

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

Major Drug Bust in Kishanganj: Heroin and MDMA Worth

Kishanganj police arrested a smuggler and seized heroin and MDMA worth 1.30 crore in a major drug operation. Major Drug Bust in Kishanganj: Heroi

AAPs Newly Formed PAC Holds First Meeting to Strategize for Upcoming Elections

AAPs Political Affairs Committee met to discuss strategies for upcoming elections in Punjab, Goa, and Gujarat, emphasizing organizational strengt

India's crude imports down 3% since August last year but bill up 18%

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel joins Ganeshotsav celebrations in Ghatlodia

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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 ha

Seva Sankalp Abhiyan launched in Vadnagar to mark 25 years of Modis public service

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Bihar Celebrates PM Modi

Bihar marked PM Modis 76th birthday with the Light of Blessings event, illuminating the city with 20,000 lamps. Bihar Celebrates PM Modis Birthda

Congress MPs' support to MDR is on record: House panel chief

Ravi Bishnoi Highlights Changing Dynamics of T20 Cricket, Calls 170 Runs a Standard Score

Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi discusses the evolving landscape of T20 cricket, stating that 170 runs is now a standard score. Ravi Bishnoi Highligh