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Food safety violations at Bahar Biryani Cafe, 50 kg meat seized

Hyderabad: Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TGSAFE) on Wednesday, September 16, raided Bahar Biryani Cafe in Hyderabad

Future City Police Begin Second Batch of 5-Day Training on AI, Modern Policing

The programme is designed to provide robust and practical training on new digital tools, various software applications, Artificial Intelligence a

Rohit Saraf Discusses Violence and Change in The Revolutionaries

Actor Rohit Saraf shares his views on violence and societal change while promoting his series The Revolutionaries. Rohit Saraf Discusses Violence

India Declares Shahzad Bhatti Network Terrorist Group Under UAPA

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially declared the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) a terrorist organisation under the Unl

Heat stress cost India $9 per tonne of CO2 in lost labour productivity in 2025

India experienced significant labour productivity losses due to heat stress in 2025. A study revealed that each tonne of carbon dioxide emitted c

Vegetarian policyholder denied Rs 1 lakh mediclaim after stroke; insurer said his diet led to B12 deficiency behind the illness; court orders company to pay him Rs 1.1 lakh

An Ahmedabad district consumer commission has ordered New India Assurance to pay a Rs 1.06 lakh mediclaim it had denied after blaming the policyh

Chandigarh Court Postpones Hearing on Gurpreet Kaurs Defamation Case Until October 17

The Chandigarh court has postponed the hearing on Gurpreet Kaurs defamation complaint against several political figures until October 17. Chandig

ZOYA Jewels TIFF moment with Penlope Cruz

Penlope Cruzs appearance marks a rare instance of Indian jewellery house securing placement on a major international film festival red carpet, ty

Women's Premier League 2027 dates locked in from January 14 to February 7

The Women's Premier Leaguefifth edition is scheduled for January 14 to February 7, 2027. This tournament will precede the Women's Champions Troph

Nandyal MP Byreddy Shabari says NDA government giving priority to skill development, jobs for youth

Inaugurating a youth conference in Nandyal, the MP says industries are changing Rayalaseemas face and investments will bring thousands of jobs

Assam CM Urges People To Light Ashirwad Ka Diya For PM Modi

Month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan to begin on Modis birthday

CBSE announces special Class 12 re-exams for Gulf, Iran students

Indias Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct special Class 12 examinations for eligible students in six Gulf countries and Ira

India, Pakistan warships collide at sea, adding to tensions

A Pakistani warship collides with an Indian naval vessel in international waters in the northern Arabian Sea on Tuesday evening

Gita Panchamrit: Bringing the Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita Into Everyday Life

The Gita Panchamrit is an invitation to let these five teachings shape the way one actually thinks and responds, not just the way one speaks abou

Demolish dangerous buildings in Thrissur without delay, Kerala State Human Rights Commission tells city Corporation

According to the Thrissur Corporations report, 15 buildings have been identified for immediate demolition. The commission directs the Corporation

EU chief pitches 'associate member' status for Canada

Canadian PM Mark Carney has been pursuing closer ties with the European Union, as both seek to pivot away from a hostile United States under Pres

PhonePe CEO Assures No Charges for UPI Users Under New MDR Framework

PhonePes CEO confirms no fees for UPI users under the new Merchant Discount Rate, ensuring sustainable digital payments in India. PhonePe CEO Ass

India voices concern over attempted drone attack on Mecca

The drone, intercepted on September 15 was the second Houthi attempt to target Mecca after a ballistic missile launch in July 2017, spokesperson

'Modinomics' basis of India's rapid economic growth, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic vision. He stated that Modinomics has fostered India's rapid econo

Centre Denies Foreign Pressure Behind New UPI Merchant Fees

The Centre on Wednesday rejected claims that the introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments was driven by foreign influence,

Kerala Startup Mission joins national initiative to promote ST-led startups

The partnership is aimed at providing structured capacity-building, mentorship, market linkages and investment-readiness support to ST-led enterp

How to Think about Retirement If You Are in Your 20s and Hate the Word

Starting early can turn modest investments into long-term financial autonomy, providing the freedom to change jobs, take a sabbatical or pursue a

Bihar Faces Dual Crisis: Floods and Drought Impacting Farmers, Says Devesh Chandra Thakur

Bihar is grappling with both floods and droughts, prompting calls for a comprehensive assessment of the impact on farmers, says Devesh Chandra Th

R&B Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy relaunches 2-crore indoor stadium works in Banaganapalle

Officials told to finish the stadium in four months; Minister says he put 1.48 crore of his own money into a shaadikhana for which the government

Asiad 2026: Captain Pushpa Rana backs India to defend women's kabaddi gold

India's women's team will begin its campaign against Bangladesh on September 21 before taking on Iran and Japan in Group A

EU offers Canada associate membership amid trade war with Trump

Impact Player rule under consideration; IPL auction to take place in India, confirms Arun Dhumal

The IPL 2027 player auction is set to return to India after the recent practice of conducting the event overseas. The decision was taken at the G

Govt Asks Cab Aggregators To Remove Advance Tipping Option: Khare

Khare noted that tipping is completely voluntary, and it should be left to the discretion of the consumers after they have taken the ride.

Will Resolve Issues Related To LB Nagar Lands Under GO No 118: Revanth

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy assured the residents of LB Nagar that their issue pertaining to GO No. 118 would soon be resolved.

Academic Freedom in India 'Severely Restricted', Campus Discourse Stifled: Study

According to the 2026 Academic Freedom Index (AFI), academic freedom declined significantly in 50 of the 179 countries analysed over the past dec

Lucknow woman dragged on, run over after confronting cheating boyfriend | VIDEO

A shocking scene has emerged from Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, where a young woman jumped on her boyfriend's car bonnet following an argument. The CCTV

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

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 87.18 feet

School Assembly News Headlines, September 17, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: India's ambassador held discussions with Nepal's foreign minister to enhance their bilateral relations. Meanwhile

VFS Global opens South Korea Visa application centre in New Delhi

The expansion brings VFS Globals total South Korea visa processing network to nine centres across six countries

Kerala agri university to transfer chocolate-making technology to farmer group

The technology transfer was undertaken to enhance the value of cocoa farmers produce and promote cocoa-based entrepreneurial activities

Family-run businesses may fall to 12% by 2035 from 49% now: KPMG

KPMG Global Family Business Report 2026 findings were highlighted at the CII Family Business Conclave Preserving Legacy, Powering Purpose, Accel

IndusInd Bank expands HYROX India tie-up to Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Noida

IndusInd Bank customers to get cashback offers and race-day benefits including priority check-in, dedicated access lanes and curated on-ground ex

US Russia sanctions bill casts shadow on India as region shifts

US Russia sanctions bill casts shadow on India as region shifts

Isha Rikhi talks to Kanika Mann about separation in BB20, claims she was cheated on 'emotionally, physically'

Isha Rikhi has opened up about her past relationship in the latest episode of Bigg Boss 20. While talking to fellow contestant Kanika Mann, the a

Did Xi Jinping Suffer A Stroke In India? Is There Truth In The Claims? What We Know, So Far

A claim about Chinese President Xi Jinping's health has gone viral online following his visit to India for the BRICS summit, with a post on X all

Psychology says people who keep searching for the AC and TV remote may be making this tiny memory mistake

For many people, constantly losing the remote has a much simpler explanation. The brain is more likely to remember information that receives mean

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

Keralam steps up push to fast-track flagship projects, attract investments

The Chief Minister says that the support of the Malayali diaspora could be leveraged, particularly for income-generating projects

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

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

Russia Flashes Strategic Might Near NATO Borders: Tu-95MS 'Bear' Bombers Armed with Kh-101 Missiles Patrol Barents Sea

'Meta has admitted mistake': Govt says firm has no immunity, must remove abuse content

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

Capri Gold Loans rolls out Vyapar Mahotsav

Capri Global arm slashes gold loan rates to 11% for four days; stocks rise 0.61%

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

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

Leaked Photos Reveal Massive Devastation at US Military Bases After Retaliatory Iranian Strikes

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

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

Apollo Micro Systems Secures SALHS Technology Transfer for Precision-Guided Systems

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: Apollo Micro Systems Limited (NSE: APOLLO; BSE: 540879) has been awarded the Transfer of Technology (

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.

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.

Vishwakarma Puja 2026: Will schools and colleges be closed tomorrow?

Students in many states may get an extended break around Vishwakarma Puja this week. The states government have revised the holiday date from Sep

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

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

Jyotika and Suriya

Highlights Jyotika and Suriya renew their wedding vows as they celebrate 20 years of marriage. Jyotika says their milestone is about embracing im

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

India declares Shahzad Bhatti Network a terror outfit

The Indian government has officially declared the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activit

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-

Two Class 10 Students Jump Into Fast-Flowing Canal, Save Drowning Woman

Two Class 10 students rescued a drowning woman from a fast-flowing canal in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh.