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Centre, NMC Back Healthcare Decisions By Queer Partners

Affidavit says no medical or ethical rationale to exclude a non-heterosexual partner from decisions for a competent adult patient.

Schoolmate Meets PM Modi, Gets Land Back Grabbed by BJP MLA

His years-long ordeal over this land parcel would start in 2011, when local BJP leader Narendra Mehta and his company took over this property wit

Taggd Named Leader in Everest Group's First-Ever India RPO PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 16: Taggd, India's largest AI-powered talent fulfillment partner, has been positioned as a Leader in the Ev

Vijayawada's Toffee Ganesha At Ranigari Thota Is Delighting Devotees

This unique Ganesha idol has been crafted entirely out of toffees, jelly candies, chocolates, and colourful lollipops costing Rs 1.5 lakh.

PM Modi to Inaugurate Semicon India 2026 on September 17 with Participation from Over 600 Companies Across 52 Countries

Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate Semicon India 2026, featuring over 600 companies from 52 nations, on September 17 in New Delhi. PM Modi to In

Asian Games 2026: India Women's Kabaddi team captain Pushpa Rana eyes title defense

The Indian women's Kabaddi team is preparing to defend their gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Captain Pushpa Rana expressed confidence in the

Statue of Lord Parshuram Vandalized in Hathras, Tensions Rise

A statue of Lord Parshuram was vandalized in Hathras, leading to heightened tensions. Police are actively pursuing the suspect. Statue of Lord Pa

CJP to launch 'Adivasi School Thik Karo' campaign from Gadchiroli on September 17

The Cockroach Janta Party founder launched a campaign for tribal schools. This initiative aims to highlight government neglect and discrimination

Gold mining stocks offer better returns than bullion: Rational Equity Asset Management

1 lakh invested in gold mining equities returned 278% since August 2023, compared to 153% for Indian gold ETFs and 130% for physical gold over th

Amazon launches gen AI-powered Alexa+ in India

It is available for free under early access across eligible Echo smart speakers, smart displays, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa mobile

Commerce Ministry Seeks 5-Year Extension For Remission Of Duties And Taxes On Exported Products Scheme

FDA holds public hearing on psychedelic drugs as Trump-driven push gathers pace

Doctors, veterans, pharmacists and therapists during the hearing urged the regulator to establish clear safety and access standards for psychedel

Supreme Court says falsely quoting judges in barred online court clips crosses over from contempt to crime

A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said falsely imputing statements as part of oral submissions made by lawyers in c

Hasten land acquisition to complete NH 169A widening, MP tells Udupi district administration

Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna said that a list of those who have lost land for NH widening and who were yet to be paid compensation should be prepare

India highlights energy security, clean power and emerging tech at G20 Energy meeting in Houston

India's Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar addressed G20 energy meetings. He highlighted India's significant progress in energy security an

Former Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam Faces Setback in Money Laundering Case

The Supreme Court has rejected Alamgir Alams plea for discharge in a money laundering case linked to a tender scam. Former Jharkhand Minister Ala

Houthis reject targeting Makkah, call Saudi allegation a

Yemens Houthi movement has rejected Saudi Arabias allegation that it launched a drone towards Makkah, saying there is no threat from Yemen to the

Keralam to be transformed from remittance economy to investment economy, says CM V.D. Satheesan

CM inaugurates three-day Reimagining Keralam roundtable conference organised by Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation on the States fla

Bigg Boss 20 Nominations Cancelled: Aasif Khan, ScoutOP, and Rohed Khan Placed in Danger Zone

The nomination process originally began with Bigg Boss asking the contestants to name two housemates they wanted to nominate for eviction.

Sri Lanka summons ex-first lady in charity graft probe

President Anura Kumara Dissanayakes government has revived long-dormant graft investigations involving members of the once powerful Rajapaksa fam

BMW Ventures climbs after securing Rs 73 crore orders from Tata Projects

BMW Ventures rose 4.48% to Rs 53.92 after the company secured two purchase orders worth Rs 72.94 crore from Tata Projects.

Divis Laboratories Ltd down for fifth straight session

Divis Laboratories Ltd is quoting at Rs 9108.5, down 0.97% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 50.52% in last one year as com

Hindustan Copper Ltd slips for fifth straight session

Hindustan Copper Ltd is quoting at Rs 482.15, down 2.02% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock in last one year as compared to a 8.14%

NLC India Ltd drops for fifth straight session

NLC India Ltd is quoting at Rs 258.4, down 1.02% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock in last one year as compared to a 8.14% in NIFT

NTPC Green Energy Ltd slips for fifth straight session

NTPC Green Energy Ltd is quoting at Rs 85.6, down 0.3% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock in last one year as compared to a 8.14% i

Indices trade higher; realty shares plunge

At 14:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex jumped 312.79 points or 0.43% to 74,323.02. The Nifty 50 index added 117.65 points or 0.51%

SBI Group CISO Recruitment 2026: Rs 2.5 Crore Salary, Eligibility And How To Apply

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a high-level recruitment opportunity for the post of Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO),

Capri Global Capital launches Vyapar Mahotsav - a 4-day gold loan promotion

Capri Global Capital announced the launch of Vyapar Mahotsav', a four day, pan-India gold loan promotional offer aimed at providing customers wit

Veegaland Developers IPO ends with 13.55 times subscription

The offer received bids for 15.32 crore shares as against 1.13 crore shares on offer.

In 1985, Broward County sank a DC-4 off Fort Lauderdale in 71 feet of water; the wreck later became a monitored artificial reef

In Florida, officials purposefully submerge items like airplanes to establish artificial reefs. These underwater structures not only form new hab

Fresh Trouble for Bikram Panda: New Case Registered Over Witness Intimidation from Jail

Former MLA Bikram Panda has landed in fresh legal trouble just days after walking out of jail. Brahmapur Superintendent of Police Saravana Vivek

IPO GMP check: LCC Projects leads, Manipal Payment may see tepid listing

Among the six IPOs listing on Thursday, LCC Projects has the highest GMP at 46.

AYUSH NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result released

Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) issued the AYUSH NEET UG Seat Allotment Result 2026 for Round 1 today, Sept 16, 2026 on th

NBC news helicopter crashes while covering Los Angeles bus accident

Los Angeles: A local NBC news helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighbourhood on Tuesday and burst into flames, killing at least three people w

Reading for pleasure cuts dementia risk, improves wellbeing: Study

The study said reading for enjoyment can bring huge benefits and reading with others, whether it's as part of a book club or a parent reading wit

Despite no rain, Agumbe Ghat riddled with potholes, crippling vehicular movement

Union Road Transport Ministry sanctions 72 crore to award performance-based maintenance contract to maintain Hebri-Agumbe stretch of the highway

BJP President Nitin Naveen to Visit Madhya Pradesh for Two-Day Tour

Nitin Naveens Madhya Pradesh visit includes spiritual ceremonies and celebrations for PM Modis 25 years of public service. BJP President Nitin Na

DP Worlds Sokhna terminal in Egypt could emerge as key gateway for India-Mediterranean trade

The terminal can handle feeders ranging from 1,200 TEUs to 5,000 TEUs, and mainline vessels of up to 18,000 TEUs

Every possible means...: EU to tackle unsustainable trade deficit with China, says Von der Leyen

Every possible means...: EU to tackle unsustainable trade deficit with China, says Von der Leyen

Arshad Madani criticises proposed UCC in 21 NDA-ruled states

New Delhi: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani on Wednesday, September 16, criticised the proposed implementation of the Uniform

BJP Hits Back at Karti Chidambaram over Vegetarian Party Remark

Chidambaram had made the remarks while commenting on the all-vegetarian menu served at the BRICS Summit gala dinner in New Delhi

In a historic first, Canada invited to become EU blocs associate member

Canada could become the EUs first associate member under a proposal from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The plan would deepe

Team from Sona College of Technology wins factory automation contest in Tokyo

They presented an intelligent Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming assistant designed for Mitsubishi Electrics automation systems

Bihar Government Approves Rs 3,516 Crore Vishnupad Temple Redevelopment, Manasarovar-Manpur Bridge And Son-Falgu River Link Projects

Australias billion-dollar dream could change the face of cricket

For Indian corporates, Australia is the final frontier. Last year, they boosted English cricket by half a billion pounds by investing in The Hund

China's foreign minister urges reopening of Strait of Hormuz in meeting with Iranian counterpart

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Iran and the United States to remain rational. He encouraged both nations to exercise restraint and engage

In 2019, the Netherlands tested a 1,312-foot highway noise barrier with two-sided solar panels; it generated 325.5 MWh over 18 months

Dutch engineers transformed highway sound walls into solar power generators. These innovative walls produced significant electricity during an ei

Pakistan condemns 'dastardly and heinous' attempted drone attack on Mecca, but doesn't name Houthis

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday (September 16) condemned a 'dastardly and heinous' attempted drone attack targeting the holy

CMRL pay-off case: Keralam CM signals that UDF to soon decide on ED demand to prosecute Pinarayi Vijayan

Satheesan says ED had raised serious charges in its 25-page report to State Police Chief and claims that there is an apparent discrepancy between

India open to stricter red warnings on food packs in latest setback for companies

The announcement came as India's federal and state food regulators pursued an aggressive enforcement drive, with surprise raids on eateries uncov

Finance Minister Urges Greater Public Engagement in International Taxation Insights

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls for increased visibility of international taxation contributions to benefit policymakers and the public

I Am Not A Robot But Can't Sulk Over Selection: Samson on Opening-Slot Competition

Samson smashed a brutal 57 off 22 balls in India's series-clinching seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the second T20I on Tuesday

Armed Youths Assault Autorickshaw Driver

Panic gripped the Bali Sahi area under the Puri Sea Beach police station limits after two youths allegedly attacked an autorickshaw driver and a

Torn currency notes found outside Central Park in Visakhapatnam

Hyderabad: Visakhapatnam police are investigating after torn currency notes were found scattered outside Central Park on Wednesday, September 16.

Prediction markets must be reined in

They shouldnt get a strong legal foothold as that will bring about an unprecedented drain on productive capital

India retains 131st rank in Global Gender Gap Index 2026, Iceland on top

India retained the 131st rank on the Global Gender Gap Index 2026 released by the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, with Iceland, Finland and No

Praj and Gevo Enter Development & Commercialization Agreement for Bio-IBA in India

Partnership advances the worlds first Bio-IBA application for diesel blending towards commercial demonstration in India, opening a new route to d

EU To Ban Social Media For Children Under 13

Ursula von der Leyen says children aged 13 to 15 will have limited, parent-supervised access.

Rossell Techsys shares zoom 101% in six months, hit new high; here's why

With diversified presence across defense, commercial aerospace and space programs, Rossell Techsys is well positioned to capitalize on these long

FIR Filed Against SP Leader Rajan Rizvi for Harassment of Female Bank Employee in Mathura

A female bank employee in Mathura has accused SP leader Rajan Rizvi of harassment and stalking, leading to an FIR against him. FIR Filed Against

Telangana Assembly: Section 22A lands, palm oil discussed

Hyderabad: On the seventh day of the Telangana Assemblys monsoon session, legislators took up discussions on palm oil cultivation and Section 22A

Read the 6 am email Oracle Leadership reused for its second round of layoffs this year

Oracle layoffs: Oracle's second round of job cuts this year arrived with the same termination email it sent in March. Signed Oracle Leadership, t

PSC Chairman Cannot Claim Special Privilege: VD Satheesan

Nobody has any special privilege. Even very important people are summoned for questioning in this country. Everyone is a citizen here, Satheesan

Equitas Small Finance Bank approves 500-crore fundraise through non-convertible debenture issue

The issuance will be on private placement basis to one or more prospective eligible investors

UPI Charges From October 15: 10 Things Every User Should Know Before Paying Online

Small merchants receiving up to Rs 1 lakh a month through UPI QR payments will continue to operate under zero MDR, as per the new framework.

Security tightened across Delhi University ahead of student union polls

Security has been increased across Delhi University campus for student elections. Over two thousand police and paramilitary forces will be deploy

Liqvd Digital India Limited Plans to Establish Full-Scale Video Content Production Hub (VCP Hubs) with Proposed Initial Public Offer (IPO) Funds

Liqvd Digital India Limited Plans to Establish Full-Scale Video Content Production Hub (VCP Hubs) with Proposed Initial Public Offer (IPO) Funds

Comviva Appoints Sanjiv Patankar to Lead and Accelerate Growth of its FinTech Business

Comviva Appoints Sanjiv Patankar to Lead and Accelerate Growth of its FinTech Business

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears in court in The Hague

At an International Criminal Court hearing, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faced serious allegations of crimes against humanity rela

At Texas Panther Creek III, blades from 133 turbines were repurposed in cement kilns as the wind farms capacity rose from 199.5 MW to 215 MW

Wind turbine blades, made of non-recyclable fiberglass, pose a significant waste challenge. A West Texas wind farm utilized cement kilns for blad

Subhadra Yojana Turns 2: Odisha Deputy CM Urges Households to Light One Crore Lamps

Odishas flagship women-centric welfare initiative, the Subhadra Yojana, is celebrating its successful second anniversary. To mark this milestone

Lokesh inaugurates two P4-renovated government schools in Nellore

RSR High School and Devireddy Sarada High School renovated at a cost of 21.40 crore through private funding

Nitish Reddy Reflects on Confidence Boost After Injury Comeback in T20 Match

Nitish Reddy shines in T20 comeback, taking 3 wickets and earning Player of the Match honors against Afghanistan. Nitish Reddy Reflects on Confid

Anantnag Woman Held With Heroin, Allegedly Running Narco-Terror Module in South Kashmir

Kulgam Police arrested three persons, including a woman from Anantnag, in two separate operations and recovered heroin from their possession. Pol

Commander who would not leave: The battle that won Lt Col Tarapore the Param Vir Chakra

Lieutenant Colonel Ardeshir Tarapore died bravely leading his regiment in 1965. His unit destroyed sixty enemy tanks while losing only nine durin

Delhi HC asks govt if it is contemplating policy to regulate addiction causing features on social media apps

The Delhi High Court sought the Centre's stance on regulating social media's addictive design elements. The court questioned if a policy is being

'GDP doubled, we count more, influence more': EAM Jaishankar lists 6 challenges at ICWA

'GDP doubled, we count more, influence more': EAM Jaishankar lists 6 challenges at ICWA

Fuel retailers urge Govt to exempt MDR charges

FAIPT warns pumps may stop accepting large UPI transactions; Karnataka traders cite 2016-17 OMC absorption precedent

98.6% in Class 12, then the shotgun range: Shooter Aashima Ahlawats deal with her mother

Aashima Ahlawat balances academics and shooting, aiming for the Asian Games. Her mother's support was crucial for her training and relocation to

EU chief von der Leyen calls for a joint mechanism to counter drones, sabotage

Europe needs its own counter-hybrid playbook. We urgently need a consensus on how to respond to certain incidents, Ursula von der Leyen said

DUSU polls: NSUI, ABVP spar over Delhi Govt's 10,000 student hostel announcement

Polling for the DUSU elections will be held on September 18, while counting of votes will take place on September 19

Families Allege Foul Play After Car Crash Claims Lives of Two Women in Andhra Pradesh

Two women died in a car accident in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, leading their families to accuse friends of foul play. Families Allege Foul Play A

Gurgaon hit-and-run case: Kalyan Bainsla, cousin sent to 2-day police custody

Two accused in the Gurgaon hit-and-run case were produced before a local court. They were sent to two days of police custody until September eigh

India, Pakistan naval vessels collide; New Delhi lodges protest

New Delhi: India on Wednesday, September 16, lodged a strong protest with the Charge dAffaires of the Pakistan High Commission after a Pakistani

10 dead, dozens missing after war-damaged apartment block collapses in Gaza

A devastating incident occurred overnight in Gaza City, where a six-storey apartment building crumbled, leaving at least ten Palestinians, includ

India's rank on Global Gender Gap Index unchanged at 131; Iceland retains top spot

In the Economic Participation and Opportunity subindex, India reported a 41.2% parity score, 0.5 higher than the previous edition but 3.5 percent

Packaging Is Suddenly The Whole Game In AI Chips. Kaynes Is Making India's First Move Into It

Ganesh Immersion Turns Fatal as Two Boys Drown in Ganjam

A festive Ganesh immersion ended in tragedy on Wednesday when two students drowned in the Ghodahad River at Hinjilicut municipality in Ganjam dis

'Pass or fail' test for minorities? Suvendu Adhikari's big pitch ahead of Bengal bypolls

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has turned the upcoming Assembly by-elections in Nandigram and Rejinagar into a direct political mess

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Celebrates Birthday with Children with Disabilities, Gets Emotional as His Eyes Well Up with Tears

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami celebrated his birthday on Wednesday with children with disabilities at the National Institute for