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Biennial elections for five MLC Graduate, Teachers seats to be held on October 23

The five seats include Graduate and Teachers constituencies across the Aurangabad, Pune, Nagpur and Amravati divisions

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay conducts surprise inspection at TNDPCL headquarters

Officials of TNDPCL explained to the CM the impact of the spike in electricity demand across the State, the constraints in procuring additional e

Brokers call: IRCTC (Buy)

We value IRCTC at 25x average of FY28E & FY29E EPS and initiating coverage with a Buy recommendation with target price of 560

Guwahati school students document 1,517 species in biodiversity survey

Month-long exercise aimed at creating permanent, real-time climate resilience database through student citizen-scientists

Hope for progress after U.S., Iran hold first shuttle talks in months

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner communicated through mediators on the sidelines of the UN

Woman freed from father

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday, September 22, freed a Ghaziabad woman from her fathers custody and allowed her to live with her M

Gyanesh Kumar should be jailed; hold repolls in Maharashtra, WB and TN with ballot papers: Uddhav

Mumbai, Sep 23 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar be jailed, citin

Three people killed in as many conflicts with elephants in Assam

The two incidents in Sonitpur district were reported from the Dhekiajuli area, about 130 km northeast of Guwahati; the Karbi Anglong incident occ

Indias shrimp exports up 1% in July, cross 80,000-tonne mark

Exports during the first seven months of CY26 reached 4,55,489 tonnes, reversing the marginal decline in H1, says a InCred Research report

BJD Team to Visit Kapilash to Ascertain Facts of Tourist Harassment Incident

In the wake of a disturbing incident involving the alleged harassment and assault of a young tourist couple, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Nave

'UP ke ladke' in for political 'brawl'? SP, Cong spar over who can beat BJP in 2027

Mirabai Chanu wins Asian Games silver, aims LA Olympics

Karnataka forms SIT to probe fraudulent insurance claims as per Supreme Court directions

The SIT has been given jurisdiction across Karnataka, and has been declared a police station under Section 2(1)(u) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Surak

OPCC Calls for Odisha Bandh

The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) has announced a major political agitation across the state, calling for a statewide bandh and a seve

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An Offer To Audit What The Indian Right Has Built Since 2014

Mamata Banerjee demands repolling in Bengal in staunch attack on CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has demanded repolling in Bengal amid the recent row on CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

Malayalis in Riyadh mark Saudi National Day with cycle rally

Riyadh: Gulf Malayali Federation (GMF) on Wednesday, September 23, marked Saudi Arabias 96th National Day with a solidarity declaration and cycle

Asian Games 2026: India's Roshibina Enters Wushu Final; Eyes Gold

Roshibina prevailed 2-0 in the contest at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall

Rupee falls 12 paise to close at 95.74 against U.S. dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.58 against the U.S. dollar, then gained ground and touched an intraday high of 9

Sanjana Sanghi Advocates for Youth Empowerment at the UN, Highlights Need for Resources

Actress Sanjana Sanghi speaks at the UN, emphasizing the need for resources and trust in empowering todays youth. Sanjana Sanghi Advocates for Yo

NIRF rankings decoded: whats new, what matters

Rome's Colosseum Closes to Tourists After Worker Death

The Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre in the world, was built in the first century and the monument gets up to 20,000 visitors a day

Class 5 student bitten by snake on school premises in Keralams Kozhikode

Teachers took the 10-year-old boy to taluk hospital, where he was given preliminary treatment. He was later shifted to Kozhikode Government Medic

Karnataka Congress MLA Resigns Again Over Drought After Earlier Cabinet Snub

Unhappy over being excluded during the expansion of D K Shivakumar-led Cabinet, Patil had earlier resigned from his legislative post on August 3.

CIAL strengthen Far East connectivity with four weekly Bangkok services

The winter schedule commencing from October 26 to March 28, 2027 features a total of 1,766 scheduled weekly flight movements, comprising 885 arri

Four teens run over by Rajya Rani Express in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh: Four teenagers died on the spot and one was seriously injured after being hit by the Rajya Rani Express in Tekkali town, Andhra P

SC bench divided on CEC appointment law, refers case to CJI

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, September 23, delivered a split verdict on whether a batch of petitions challenging the 2023 law on th

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Election Commission of

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Election Commission of being involved in what he described as vote chori, calling the alleg

Stock markets rebound amid easing crude oil prices; Sensex up 299 points

Mumbai, Sep 23 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday amid easing crude oil prices, which remained below USD 100 per bar

ADB raised Indias FY27 growth forecast to 7%

The Asian Development Bank has raised its FY27 India growth forecast to 7% from 6.6%, citing strong public investment and resilience in services

Heavy rain lashes Odisha as deep depression approaches coast, 3,500 people evacuated

Odisha government has ordered the closure of educational institutions and Anganwadi centres in 10 districts

Hurricane Polo path: Where is extremely dangerous Hurricane Polo now? Category 5 storm near Mexico triggers US Embassy warning, schools shut

Hurricane Polo has rapidly escalated to a formidable Category 5 storm and is being treated 'extremely dangerous', boasting maximum sustained wind

'Momnesia' pregnancy forgetfulness linked to brain circuit disruption, study finds

Scientists have now found a possible explanation for mommy brain. High oestrogen increased the activity of hypothalamus neurons, which in turn su

In Chennais Periamet, historic restaurants meet bachelor canteens

From the National Durbar Restaurant to canteens feeding the migrant workforce, Periamet serves memorable meals amid some of Chennais most iconic

Naidu, Sitharaman to lay foundation for 1 lakh crore Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub at Madanapalle on October 2

40,000 crore Central support and 60,000 crore private investment proposed; project to cover six districts

Three schoolgirls missing from Keralams Thrissur found in Alappuzha

CCTV checks reveal girls boarding Ernad Express after leaving school during lunch break; police and railway authorities coordinate rescue

Congress MLA resigns after Indi and Chadchan taluks not included in drought-hit list in Karnataka

Yashavant Rayagoud V. Patil has submitted his resignation for the second time this year

Delhi homes to pay higher waste collection charges soon: MCD plans 50% hikes in solid waste management. Check new rates for different colonies

MCD has proposed nearly a 50 percent hike in solid waste management user charges and penalties under its draft SWM Bylaws 2026. The proposed rate

Uttar Pradesh Accelerates Digital Expansion of AYUSH Medical Services

The Uttar Pradesh government is advancing digital AYUSH services with new initiatives to enhance healthcare education across districts. Uttar Pra

Painkillers, Antibiotics Linked To Kidney Disease Risk: CDSCO

Drug Regulator Links Unchecked NSAID Use To Risk Of Chronic Kidney Disease

Rupee falls 12 paise to close at 95.74 against US dollar

Mumbai, Sep 23 (PTI) The rupee fell 12 paise to close at 95.74 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by the broad streng

Rakesh Bedi approaches Delhi High Court over personality rights, joins list of celebrities seeking protection

Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights. Bedi has been a part of the Indian fi

Minister in CEC-EC selection panel fails perception test, says Justice Datta in split verdict

Justice Datta said the Minister cannot be expected to defy the Prime Minister; he said the Prime Minister and his Cabinet Minister shared a colle

Delhi L-G orders park safety audit, Pink Police deployment after Astha Kunj gang rape

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed that a comprehensive safety audit of all Delhi parks be conducted within a week, with em

Vijayawadas 72-foot eco-friendly Ganesh will be washed away where it sits on September 24

Built on Sitara Grounds in 60 days by about 200 artisans from other States, the clay, jute and coir idol will be dissolved by fire tenders on the

Banning AI Wont Fix Poor Reading Skills in a Post-Literary Society

The Economist's editorial board called it a slow-moving catastrophe, emphasising that while machines are getting brighter ( ) teens are getting d

Can Saudi Arabia beat the Houthis? | Global Faultlines podcast

In this episode, we speak about Saudi Arabias renewed confrontation with the Houthis, the impact of the Iran war on Riyadhs regional strategy, an

354 Auto Rickshaw Permits Cancelled After Master Canteen Protest

The Transport Department has cancelled permits of 354 autos for 45 days after a disorderly protest near Master Canteen Square, tightening the squ

JSW Motors delays debut SUV launch to mid-December from Diwali

Jetour T2-based plug-in hybrid likely to be the groups first passenger vehicle as JSW prepares a 15-model new-energy vehicle rollout

'Deliberations sign of pure democracy': BJP reacts to EC 'SIR split' row, targets Congress

BJP MP Sambit Patra defended the Election Commission's internal discussions as a sign of democracy. He accused opposition parties, particularly C

UPI MDR from Oct 15: Should you switch from UPI to debit or credit cards?

Before switching to cards, users should understand which UPI payments attract MDR and who actually bears the cost.

Govts formed amid lapses unconstitutional: Akhilesh attacks EC over internal dissent

Donald Trump took the 'alpha position during his meeting with Andy Burnham, but one moment changed the UK PM's body language

The British Prime Minister sat down with the US president on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, at a time when rel

Indian Stock Market Closes Higher, Sensex Gains 299 Points Amid Oil Price Stability

The Indian stock market rebounded, with Sensex rising 299 points as oil prices stabilize around $100 per barrel. Indian Stock Market Closes Highe

Banks To Remain Open On Sunday For Customers Amid Proposed Strike

All banks, including Regional Rural Banks, will remain open on Sunday for the convenience of customers in view of a strike called by the United F

Engineer's 'unhappy post' on 'horrible state of engineering right now goes viral

A viral post by an engineer has shed light on growing concerns around the integration of AI in software development. Employees are feeling the st

Asian Games 2026: Indian men's badminton team settles for bronze after 1-3 loss to China

India's men's badminton team faced China in the semifinals of the Asian Games this week. Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty struggled against their str

All orders, decisions taken by EC carry full legal sanctions; differing views normal: EC statement

New Delhi, Sep 23 (PTI) The Election Commission on Wednesday asserted that all its official orders, decisions and administrative directions carry

Agentic AI widening cyber risks even as defence tools improve: Trellix MD

Frontier AI models are rapidly improving vulnerability detection but also giving threat actors greater scale, making contextual intelligence and

Savithri Sreedharan, National Award-winning actor, dies at 78; Kerala minister T Siddique extends condolences

Savithri Sreedharan,National Award-winning actor,has died at the age of 78. Known for her work in Malayalam cinema, Sreedharan's death has prompt

BJP Appoints In-Charges For All States, UTs; Irani Gets Haryana, Chhattisgarh

Anil Baluni Elevated As Coordinator Of BJP Communication Department

BJP's Sambit Patra slams Opposition amid Election Commission SIR dissent row; hails democracy

BJP MP Sambit Patra defended the Election Commission amid the SIR row, saying correspondence among the three Election Commissioners on 14 occasio

A Maryland family let their worn-out farm heal in 1954; 72 years later, its protected forever

Dune Cottage sells for $72M after $120M asking price

Karnataka Government Faces Criticism Over New Conditions for Gruha Lakshmi Scheme

Karnatakas Gruha Lakshmi Scheme faces backlash as BJP claims new verification rules target beneficiaries unfairly. Karnataka Government Faces Cri

Trump Threatens India Over Russian Crude While Inking Cut-Price Potash Pact With Belarus

Inside actor Nani

Hyderabad: All eyes are currently on Telugu star Nani as his much-awaited film The Paradise is set to hit theatres on September 24. The Srikanth

Krishna Water from Almatty, Narayanpur Reservoirs To Save Telangana Crops

Telangana Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Wednesday said Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar responded positively to the request to r

PM Modi Likely to Visit Canada This December as Landmark Trade Pact Nears Finish Line

Banks to open on Sunday amid union strike: What should customers do

Public sector and regional rural banks will open on Sunday, Sept 27, giving customers a window to finish branch-based work before the strike.

Republican Senator John Curtis Demands Subpoena Over Donald Trump Jr.'s Finances and Foreign Gifts

Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu inaugurates control centre to redress grievances of students residing in Social Justice hostels

The control centre would take up complaints related to food and accommodation from students residing in Social Justice hostels, submitted through

Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu inaugurates control centre to redress grievances of students residing in Social Justice hostels

The control centre would take up complaints related to food and accommodation from students residing in Social Justice hostels, submitted through

Green Clearances For Ports, Harbours And Dredging Projects Extended To 20 Years As Centre Revises EIA Rules

Australia's ASX 200 ends flat as investors await key economic data

The market gave up its early gains as investors looked ahead to Thursdays jobs data. Traders were also cautious after Septembers flash PMI showed

China stocks edge lower ahead of US-China summit

The Shanghai Composite fell 0.39% to 3,936.5, while the Shenzhen Component declined 0.64% to 13,636.1. Market sentiment remained subdued after pr

Sensex settles 299 pts higher; Nifty ends above 23,400 level

As per provisional closing data, the S&P BSE Sensex jumped 299.17 points or 0.40% to 74,828.25. The Nifty 50 index added 117.80 points or 0.50% t

Asian Games: Satwik-Chirag win not enough; India lose men's badminton SF to China

It was a creditable result for the Indian men's team as they secured back-to-back Asian Games team medals for the first time in 40 years, followi

Blasts Rock Strait of Hormuz Even as Trump Cites 'Good Talks' With Iranian Envoys at UNGA

NSE shares to also trade on Metropolitan Stock Exchange after listing

MSE will admit NSE shares under the 'permitted to trade' category from September 24, a move industry experts say could help bring additional volu

Asiad 2026 Sept 24: India full schedule, medal events time, live streaming

Rohibina Devi will present India with their first medal opportunity on Day 5 when she takes the mat for the wushu women's 60kg final at 6:10 am I

West Indies Team Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram for Sep 27 ODI vs India

The West Indies cricket team arrived at Thiruvananthapuram airport on Wednesday morning ahead of the first ODI against India, scheduled to be pla

Revision plea challenging division of Nizam properties dismissed

Hyderabad: In a major blow to Azmet Jah and Shekhyar Jan, children of of Mukarram Jah the eight Nizam who passed away in 2023, the Telangana High

Sustainability must be backed by measurable outcomes, practical action: Tamil Nadu Minister V.K. Rajeev

The Minister was speaking at the inauguration of The Hindu Sustainability Summit 2026 in Chennai on Wednesday

SC Seeks Centres Response On Plea Challenging Muslim Inheritance Rules

PIL Alleges Gender Discrimination In Muslim Succession And Property Rights

India settles for bronze in men's badminton after Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty fail to impress

Indian mens team settled for a bronze medal after losing 13 to China in the semifinals of the Asian Games 2026.

Bihar BPSSC SI recruitment exam 2026 cancelled; new dates soon for 'Daroga' aspirants

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission, BPSSC has cancelled the Sub Inspector (SI) recruitment exam 2026. The BPSSC SI recruitment exam

Supreme Court Split Over Referring Chief Election Commissioner Appointment Law Challenge To Constitution Bench

Falmouth evacuates 339 homes after a WWII bomb remains dangerous more than 80 years later

Highlights: A total of 339 homes face evacuation A massive 250kg bomb found off Falmouth The device dates back to WWII Royal Navy experts are inv