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Indian Player Quimcy Advances to Tekball Semifinals at Asian Games

Quimcy Joakim DSouza secures a spot in the semifinals of womens singles tekball at the Asian Games in Nagoya, aiming for a medal. Indian Player Q

I Could Have Banned Fishing: Trump Jokes About Power of His Office

Apple Pay eyes India rollout with Axis Bank, sources say

Apple Pay has also been in discussions with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank but they are yet to agree commercial terms

TMC Factions Submit New Names and Symbols to Election Commission

The TMC factions led by Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee have proposed new names and symbols to the Election Commission ahead of upcoming b

SC hears plea against woman

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, September 17, issued notice to the Centre while hearing a plea filed by Sahin Akhtar, who alleged his m

What Has Hyderabad Got For Being India's Richest Landlord?

My heart still beats for the unhurried city that was old Madras

SP Group Chairman Calls Tata Sons Listing a Social and Ethical Necessity

SP Groups Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry emphasizes the importance of Tata Sons listing amid disputes with Tata Trusts over the decision. SP Group Cha

Attappady land grab row returns as tribal farmer files complaint

Farmer says land mafia took his 10-acre plot at half the price and his land has been resold multiple times. Incident not isolated, as per local p

Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation

Pressure has increased on officials to further tighten monetary policy as a spike in oil prices caused by the West Asia crisis

Harvard University to offer executive education courses in Hyderabad from December: Telangana CM

Arrival of foreign educational institutions in Hyderabad to help forge collaboration with industries and research in the city, he said

Ex-colleague, her associate arrested for killing Delhi man

Both accused were arrested and produced before a court, which granted them a five-day police custody remand

Defence Minister, UP CM Launch Seva Sankalp Abhiyan on Modis 76th Birthday

On Prime Minister Narendra Modis 76th birthday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Seva

Mayawati terms UPI fee

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati termed the Centres move to introduce a 0.4 per cent fee on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) merchant

Russia says destroyed dozens of Ukrainian drones as polling stations open

Mr. Putin has ruled Russia since New Year's Eve 1999 and his United Russia party has dominated Russian politics since the early 2000s

FMCG distributors body says UPI transactions should remain zero-MDR for merchants

AICPDF says B2B supply chain settlements should be exempt from MDR, govt should address tax implications

New Zealand Minister Praises PM Modis 25 Years of Public Service

New Zealands Trade Minister Todd McClay commends PM Modis impact on Indias economy and education during his 25 years in public service. New Zeala

BMTC workers oppose private drivers for 4,500 new e-buses

Bengaluru: The Karnataka governments approval for 4,500 new electric buses for BMTC under the Centres PM E-DRIVE scheme has opened a fresh disput

Tamil Nadu Govt Orders Employees To Declare Assets Online By October 31

Employees must disclose property, vehicles, jewellery, deposits and liabilities as of December 31, 2025 through IFHRMS.

15-Year Hunt Ends: Rs 1-Cr Reward Maoist Commander Asim Mandal Arrested in West Bengal

West Bengal Police arrested Asim Mandal, alias Akash, the last surviving central committee member of CPI (Maoist), from Polerhat on Kolkatas east

The Greyhounds last leap

Created in 1989 to take on Maoists in the forests of undivided Andhra Pradesh, the Greyhounds became a specialised counter-insurgency force. Over

Karnataka HC lays down strict safety norms for Bengaluru PGs

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has issued a comprehensive set of directions for monitoring, regulating and inspecting paying guest (PG) acco

Bogged down by Bengalurus notorious traffic, abductor of Rajasthan woman told driver to run over anyone who comes in the way

The woman told Bengaluru police that the abductors were sent by her mother-in-law, based in Rajasthan, as families of the couple were opposed to

13-year-old boy kidnapped and killed in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: A 13-year-old boy was allegedly kidnapped and killed by his neighbour in Yelahanka, with the accused later caught after his car was in

GMM Pfaudler zooms 40% in Sep, hits 52-week high; what's driving the rally?

GMM Pfaudler surged 7% to 1,461.30 on the BSE in Friday's trade, and has nearly doubled or gained 99% from its 52-week low of 735.35 touched on J

Semicon 2026: Indias semiconductor push turns to localising materials, gases

India has shown it can get chip plants into production. Executives from Kaynes Semicon, INOX Air Products, Merck Electronics and L&T Semiconducto

Older Gen Z girls in Keralam delaying marriage

Sociologists say the shift is most visible among educated, working women

Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal Granted Bail in All Seven Remaining Cases; Release Expected Soon

Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal has been granted bail in all seven remaining cases. Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur told Sikh Siyasat News that his relea

Congress backs Mamata as ECI freezes name and symbol of Trinamool Congress

LoP Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal criticised the ECI for freezing the name and symbol of the Trinamool Congress whic

Stock markets trade higher amid easing crude oil prices

Mumbai: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade on Friday, September 18, amid easing crude oil prices and a positive tre

Apple Pay eyes India rollout with Axis Bank in October, sources say

Axis Bank is the fourth-largest credit card issuer in India.

Ramayana English version to be 30 minutes shorter than Hindi cut, will have no songs: Report

Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part One is being planned as a large-scale theatrical release for audiences in India and overseas. However, viewers out

iPhone 18 craze arrives in India: Buyers queue up at Apple stores

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max go on sale starting at 1.65 lakh, with buyers arriving hours early at Apple stores in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Noid

Punjab Assistant Sub-Inspector Killed on Duty, Chief Minister Offers Condolences

Punjabs Chief Minister expresses condolences after ASI Harjeet Singh is killed while on duty, pledging support for his family. Punjab Assistant S

Two vessels with Indian crew onboard attacked near Strait of Hormuz

Six Indian-flagged vessels and eight foreign-flagged vessels of Indian interest are currently in the Persian Gulf, carrying a total of 153 Indian

Teach judgement, not just AI: CEA

Artificial intelligence could pose a fundamental challenge to management education over the next two to three decades by automating the entry-lev

UPI Charges Above Rs 2000: Govt To Ensure Consumers Don

The government is preparing a monitoring mechanism to ensure that the new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,000

Nostalgia Reigns as Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki Stars Reunite After 25 Years

The stars of the iconic show Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki reunite in Mumbai, sparking nostalgia among fans of the beloved series. Nostalgia Reigns as Kaha

Forest Land Diversion Recommended For Irrigation, Hydropower Projects In Madhya Pradesh

Amid Tata group power struggle, Shapoor Mistry backs RBIs call on Tata Sons listing; full text of statement

Lakhana School Mismanagement: NHRC Takes Cognisance, Nuapada Collector Orders Joint Probe

Following a media report by Pragativadi highlighting severe infrastructure deficits and a lack of teaching staff at the Lakhana village school, t

Kerala start-up FalconFeeds inks pact with UAE Cybersecurity Council

Both entities to organise cross-sector cyber exercises, technical workshops, and international conferences

Rohit Pawar Urges Maharashtra CM to Release Anil Deshmukh Inquiry Report

NCP leader Rohit Pawar calls for the public release of the inquiry report on former Home Minister Anil Deshmukhs alleged corruption. Rohit Pawar

US allows Iran

Washington: The Trump administration has approved visas for top Iranian officials, including the president and foreign minister, to attend next w

OpenAI launches legal AI platform, escalating race for law firm users

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

EC announces mayoral elections in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota Municipal Corporations, check schedule

The Rajasthan State Election Commission on Friday issued the full schedule for the Mayoral elections in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota Municipal Corpor

iPhone 18 Pro mania: Fans queue up early as new iPhones go on sale in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru

Should I take a 20% pay cut to leave a toxic manager? Employee seeks suggestions online to escape micromanaging boss

An employee on social media is considering accepting a 15 to 20% salary cut to leave a workplace where they say their managers micromanagement, q

NO LUXURY SHOPPING!: Trumps BIZARRE Ban As Irans Pezeshkian, Araghchi Head To UNGA Showdown

The upcoming 81st United Nations General Assembly is set to become a major diplomatic flashpoint as senior Iranian officials are expected to atte

UoH gets Rs 4.98 cr grant to develop AI-powered PCOS blood test

Hyderabad: A multidisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Hyderabads (UoH) School of Life Sciences has been awarded a Rs 4.98 cro

iPhone 18 Pro series now on sale in India, but delivery slips to October

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series is now on sale in India, but online orders for both Pro and Pro Max models show delivery dates extending into Octobe

A sheep rancher from New Mexico found strange debris scattered across the desert near Roswell in 1947. Newspapers declared a flying saucer had been captured, and 47 years later, investigators linked it to a secret Cold War program

1947 Roswell UFO incident: In 1947, a rancher stumbled upon strange debris, initially hailed as a flying saucer. However, the military later clar

Will Tata Sons list? 4 key questions on RBI rules, board, and Trusts

The dramatic September 17 board meeting has left the Tata Sons listing at an interesting juncture, with Noel Tata-led Tata Trusts saying no to it

Will resolve issue and start delivering: HAL CMD Ravi Kumar on Tejas LCA Mk1A

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is working to resolve Tejas Mk1A software integration challenges. The company will deliver seventy Hindustan Turbo

iPhone 18 Pro Craze: Man Sells Gold To Gift Wife New iPhone

The launch of the iPhone 18 Pro in India has triggered long queues outside Apple stores, with enthusiastic buyers arriving hours before outlets o

Ex Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu's convoy attacked in Punjab

Veegaland Developers hit lower circuit after 10% premium listing on NSE

Despite a strong initial listing, Veegaland Developers faces immediate selling pressure, with analysts advising caution amid concerns over valuat

Indias defence start-up boom is outrunning its talent pipeline

Without targeted skilling, 40-45% of roles in the sector could remain unfilled by 2030, a gap that risks bottlenecking aircraft development, unma

As Project Cheetah completes 4 years, big cat population in India rises to 52

The next phase of the cheetah restoration programme involves expanding suitable habitat for cheetahs and establishing a comprehensive, long term

Gambhir says Hardik and Reddy can be in same XI, praises Nitish

New Delhi: India head coach Gautam Gambhir is delighted with the progression of Nitish Reddy as a fast bowling all-rounder and said there is a st

Congress government engages in politics concerning peoples lives, not their sentiments, says Karnataka CM

Seventeen (17) subjects have been listed on the agenda for discussion at the Cabinet meeting

Shapoor Mistry backs Tata Sons listing, calls it opportunity for greater accountability

Mistry, whose familys Shapoorji Pallonji Group owns about 18.4% of Tata Sons, said the RBIs decision had provided full clarity and that he looked

Flying IndiGo Gets Costlier: Infant Fee, Baggage and Priority Charges Revised

IndiGo has raised several optional service charges, increasing travel costs for families and passengers carrying extra luggage.

India Celebrates World Patient Safety Day 2026 with Focus on Non-Communicable Diseases

The Indian Health Ministry marked World Patient Safety Day 2026, emphasizing patient safety in non-communicable disease care. India Celebrates Wo

Early voting begins in U.S. midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

Election administrators say they're prepared and confident the vote will be accurate and secure

Odisha SPCB Celebrates 43rd Foundation Day; Focuses on Innovation and Sustainability

The State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Odisha, marked its 43rd Foundation Day with a commemorative event held at the OUAT Conference Hall in B

Demand strong, fuel crisis far less severe than COVID: AirAsia's Fernandes

Fernandes said AirAsia had strong liquidity and was adept at managing cash, adding the current crisis was largely driven by geopolitical tensions

Urinal in storage area, unclean water: Why FDA suspended licence of Mumbais Olympia Coffee House visited by Christopher Nolan and The Odyssey stars

Mumbai's Olympia Coffee House license was suspended by the FDA. The historic cafe faced numerous food safety and hygiene violations. These includ

NSE IPO crosses halfway mark on 2nd day of bidding; check GMP & reviews

The NSE opened for subscription on Thursday and will remain open till Monday, September 21. The exchange has set a price band of 1,700-1,785 per

iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max go on sale in India as Apple Stores see rush

Huge crowds also gathered outside the store at Jio World Drive in Mumbai, while customers queued up outside the Apple Store in Bengaluru to purch

Telangana cop dies as service weapon goes off while cleaning

Hyderabad: A police official died in Nizamabad district of Telangana on Friday, September 18, after his service weapon allegedly misfired while h

Car loan rates start at 7.35% in mid-Sept: Top offers and EMIs compared

Loan costs vary widely across lenders, with differences in interest rates, EMIs and processing fees affecting the total cost of buying a car

Voting Underway for Delhi University Student Union Elections

Voting has commenced for the Delhi University Student Union elections, with students casting their ballots for key positions. Voting Underway for

JKBOSE 10th, 12th Date Sheet 2026 for Winter Zone out on official portal

JKBOSE has released the board exams Winter Zone Date Sheet 2026 for the Annual regular exams. The Class 10 exams will begin on Oct 19, 2026, whil

Rohit Sharma recalls special bond with Shikhar Dhawan: He took my pressure and never let it come to me

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Former Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his special bond with former opening partner

Police debunk 24-karat gold-plated Ganesh idol claims in Hyderabads Goshamahal

The police alleged that the publicity was intended to promote the commercial interests of Lee Chee Pearls and Jewels

Police debunk 24-karat gold-plated Ganesh idol claims in Hyderabads Goshamahal

The police alleged that the publicity was intended to promote the commercial interests of Lee Chee Pearls and Jewels

Asiad 2026: Accommodation complaints 'down to zero', says Tayaab Ikram

Ikram defended the container-based accommodation, saying it is well-arranged and offers a good environment for athletes

Brand-new premium single-screen theatre opens in Hyderabad today

Hyderabads love affair with cinema shows no signs of slowing down. From packed multiplexes to iconic single screens that continue to hold a speci

Punjab Police ASI shot dead by two motorcycle-borne men during night patrol in Amritsar

In a shocking incident, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) was shot dead while on patrol in Punjab's Amritsar in the early hours of Thursday. The i

We really couldnt take it any more: Asian Games chaos leaves world champion gymnast exhausted

The Asian Games in Japan are facing organizational challenges and athlete accommodation issues. World champion gymnast Zhang Boheng expressed ext

FM Sitharaman asks banks to step up financial literacy efforts for MUDRA beneficiaries

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday asked banks providing loans under the PM MUDRA Yojana to step up financial literacy efforts

Zee Entertainment shareholders approve reappointment of five Board of Directors during AGM

The shareholders approved the re-appointment of Deepu Bansal, Uttam Prakash Agarwal, P.V. Ramana Murthy and Shishir Babubhai Desai as Independent

PM Modis 25 years in public service brought significant change to India: Todd McClay (IANS Interview)

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) As Prime Minister Modi completes 25 years in public service, there has certainly been a significant chang

Gold and Silver Prices Surge, Increasing by Nearly 0.70%

Gold and silver prices rose by about 0.70% in Mumbai, reflecting strong trends in the global market. Gold and Silver Prices Surge, Increasing by

Vismaya Mohanlal's Thudakkam arrives on OTT; here's how the film fared at the box office

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's daughter Vismaya's debut film Thudakkam has arrived on OTT, giving audiences another chance to watch the Malayalam

Rs 18.34 lakh stipend: When can students claim income-tax exemption?

Order draws a line between educational support and employment income, with implications for students receiving scholarships and stipend

iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max Now Available In India; Base iPhone 18 Delayed

Apple has officially started selling the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India, with the latest Pro models available from the companys Ind

Women Cant Lift LPG Cylinders?: Supreme Court Slams Gender-Based Denial Of IOCL Job

Supreme Court awards 12 lakh after woman was denied an LPG plant job over gender-based assumptions.

New Zealand Cricket to appoint new White Ferns coach after Sawyer

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