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Delhi-Mumbai Expressway exit towards Ashram an accident black spot; Sarai Kale Khan traffic congestion hotspot sees 1.1 million vehicles a day

Fourteen lanes converge into three at Sarai Kale Khan, while the new Ashram exit has a short weaving length where high-speed expressway traffic merges with existing traffic

29 Sep 2026 12:02 pm
Patently diabolical agenda: Congress on demography panel seeking religion-wise data

Jairam Ramesh alleges the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes has clearly articulated pre-conceived biases, citing a report in The Hindu

29 Sep 2026 11:59 am
British Indian schoolgirl Bodhana Sivanandan crowned youngest chess grandmaster

The 11-year-old London schoolgirl is the youngest chess player in history to earn the WGM title

29 Sep 2026 11:59 am
Elsinore trailer: Andrew Scott plays Chariots of Fire star Ian Charleson in Simon Stones AIDS drama

Andrew Scott stars opposite Olivia Colman in the true story of the actor who took over as Hamlet at Londons National Theatre after Daniel Day-Lewis left the production

29 Sep 2026 11:59 am
Khajaguda junction restrictions may push traffic onto internal roads; Cyberabad Police map three alternative routes

Cyberabad Traffic Police urge motorists to avoid the affected approaches and use the alternative routes

29 Sep 2026 11:56 am
Supreme Court agrees to list next week plea to suspend CEC Gyanesh Kumar from office

Appearing before CJI Surya Kant, senior advocates, representing petitioner Rakesh Kumar Singh, made an oral mentioning for early hearing of the plea which urged the court to direct that Gyanesh Kumar should not exercise the functions of Chief Election Commissioner, pending final hearing of this petition

29 Sep 2026 11:53 am
Asian Games 2026: Neeru Dhanda strikes first-ever women's trap gold, leads team to silver

Neeru Dhanda had qualified for the eight-shooter final after finishing as joint topper along with Qatar's Ray Bassil at 118, which is a qualification Games record

29 Sep 2026 11:43 am
Darwinbox Among the Top Two HCM Vendors Globally for Applied AI in the 2026 Gartner Critical Capabilities

Recognized as a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for HCM Suites for the third consecutive year

29 Sep 2026 11:42 am
The Final Problem series review: The meta game is afoot

Jose Coronado sparkles as the actor who made his name playing Sherlock Holmes, trying his hand at solving a classic locked-room mystery

29 Sep 2026 11:40 am
Asian Games 2026: Bommadevara, Chauhan enter recurve quarters

Neeraj Chauhan stunned South Korea's 22-year-old Kim Je Deok, a three-time Olympic gold medallist, 6-4 in the men's individual 1/8 elimination round.

29 Sep 2026 11:26 am
Rupee falls 16 paise to 96.13 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said the rupee is under pressure largely due to the combination of firm oil and rising U.S. nominal and real yields, which together are drawing portfolio flows out of emerging markets, including India

29 Sep 2026 11:23 am
Lack of understanding about cross-border terror concerns impacts bilateral ties: Jaishankar on India-U.S. relations

External Affairs Minister S. v says terrorism from Pakistan is a primary Indian concern, and its lack of full appreciation by partners affects ties, amid warming Washington-Islamabad relations

29 Sep 2026 11:19 am
Asian Games 2026: Boxer Parveen Hooda wins her semifinal; to fight for gold

Indian boxers have already bettered their four-medal haul from the previous edition, with six pugilists securing medal-round entries here

29 Sep 2026 11:14 am
Karnataka SIR: Over 4,000 Form-7 seek deletion of names, largely Muslim voters, across Congress, BJP seats

In Babaleshwar alone, 1,373 Form-7 applications were received on September 22. Of these, 1,363 were filed by just 10 people, seeking deletions largely against Muslim voters outside their own polling stations

29 Sep 2026 11:08 am
Riding the Digital Bharat Wave, Gokul Gargs Kanpur Food Explorers Crosses 100,000 Followers on Instagram

From local food discovery to a 100K-strong digital community, Kanpur Food Explorers reflects the evolution of creator-led businesses beyond the metros

29 Sep 2026 10:54 am
Jharkhand BJP strongly condemn thedamage to Syama Prasad Mookerjees statue in Ranchi

Police lodged the FIR under sections 324, 298, 196, 352, and 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971

29 Sep 2026 10:53 am
Insurance 2.0: After 100% FDI, distribution costs reset

General insurers would see the benchmark shift from gross written premium to domestic GDPI, with the ceiling trending towards 20% within five years against 32.1%

29 Sep 2026 10:49 am
Fahadh Faasil interview: Dont Trouble The Trouble is a kids film for grown-ups

Ahead of his new film, the actor talks about shooting on real Hyderabad locations, the Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil industries, and his 24 years in cinema

29 Sep 2026 10:45 am
UPITS Reflects the Vision of New Uttar Pradesh in New India: Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi

FTAs Give UP Exporters a Global Gateway, Linking MSMEs, ODOP and Manufacturing with New Markets

29 Sep 2026 10:44 am
AAP donations plunge in 2025-26; company of MP who later joined BJP, Ashutosh Ranka among donors

The latest filing covers the first full financial year since the AAP lost power in Delhi in February 2025. The party continues to govern Punjab, where Trident is based. Its report contains 1,202 numbered entries

29 Sep 2026 10:36 am
Luxury Watch Works Launches Integrated Centre of Excellence for Luxury Timepiece Ownership in India

Luxury Watch Works Launches Integrated Centre of Excellence for Luxury Timepiece Ownership in India

29 Sep 2026 10:32 am
MagPro Launches AeroLev 1850 to Advance Water-Smart Cooling for AI Data Centers

MagPro Launches AeroLev 1850 to Advance Water-Smart Cooling for AI Data Centers

29 Sep 2026 10:30 am
Karnataka SIR: Deletion of voters using Form 7

Over 4,000 Form-7 seek deletion of names, largely Muslim voters, across Congress, BJP seats

29 Sep 2026 10:25 am
Beats of an old custom fade away from Keralams courts

Following a campaign by a rights activist, High Courts Rules Committee decides to remove provision for the 'tom-tom' and 'kinnam mutti vilambaram' used to inform public about property attachment proceedings. The tradition, which goes back to the days of princely rule, survived the colonial period and is still prevalent in some courts

29 Sep 2026 10:25 am
CEC row LIVE: Ex-Home Secretary urges Opposition to boycott elections until Gyanesh Kumar resigns

Congress Working Committee to meet today (September 29) to discuss the internal differences in the ECI

29 Sep 2026 10:23 am
One dead, another injured while cleaning sewer in Santacruz; no safety gear provided: Police

Police identified the deceased as Santosh Ganpat Kashte, 47, and the injured worker as Ajay Dhyanchand Thakur, 26

29 Sep 2026 10:19 am
TAVI has ushered in a new age in treating aortic valve diseases: how it works and who it is for

For several decades, severe aortic valve diseases were treated only with open heart surgery. TAVI has revolutionised the entire process for eligible patients. For several decades, severe aortic valve diseases were treated only with open heart surgery. TAVI has revolutionised the entire process for eligible patients.

29 Sep 2026 10:06 am
Time runs short for Iran and America

Both Tehran and Washington must hear the bells toll as mistrust grows and global economies falter

29 Sep 2026 10:01 am
Pawan Kalyan orders watch on elephant herd in Chittoor, kumkis to drive it back; 10 aqua units get notices

Pawan Kalyan calls for constant monitoring of elephant movement with the help of HANUMAN teams

29 Sep 2026 9:59 am
Why has Maharashtra declared drought in 265 talukas and what do farmers get? | Explained

The declaration comes as the monsoon nears its end, with a shortfall in rainfall. Only five districts have recorded rain at or above the average for the period

29 Sep 2026 9:55 am
International Translation Day 2026: Spotlight on Indian literature

International Translation Day 2026 (September 30) shines a spotlight on Indian literature in translation. This celebration underscores the importance of translation in expanding access, preserving linguistic diversity, and shaping the international literary conversation.

29 Sep 2026 9:54 am
Rahul Gandhi attempts to spread anarchy in the country: Babulal Marandi

The Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly said that the Congress should worry about its own leader and get Rahul Gandhi treated at a good hospital

29 Sep 2026 9:49 am
Floods damage crops of 71,796 farmers and 2,405 km of roads in Andhra Pradesh; Godavari rises again

According to preliminary estimates, crops in 1,229 villages across 190 mandals have been damaged, affecting an estimated 71,796 farmers

29 Sep 2026 9:47 am
Lokeshs investment drive has taken Andhras FDI inflows to $609 million, says TDP spokesperson

Speed of Doing Business framework, backed by an escrow-based incentive distribution system, has enabled the government to clinch deals on a scale not witnessed before, says Neelayapalem Vijay Kumar

29 Sep 2026 9:40 am
Why Rayalaseema farmers fear a bumper crop more than drought; can the 1-lakh-crore horticulture hub change that?

Farmers in the region fear a bumper yield the most, because the lack of cold storage and market linkages and exploitation by middlemen often force them into distress sales

29 Sep 2026 9:38 am
ED raids premises of ex-West Bengal minister, others in PMLA case

A total of 15 premises were covered during the raids conducted in connection with alleged financial irregularities in an organisation that ran Durga Puja preview shows, they said

29 Sep 2026 9:35 am
Why rare-disease drugs could become Indias next pharma frontier

Since India has already shown the world how to make drugs affordable, the next challenge is to show the world how to make rare-disease drugs accessible; with a streamlined regulatory pathway, appropriate financial incentives, and government procurement, India could build a globally competitive rare-disease pharmaceutical sector

29 Sep 2026 9:33 am
Inspira Enterprise Named Major Contender in Everest Group's 2026 Cybersecurity Services PEAK Matrix

Inspira Enterprise Named Major Contender in Everest Group's 2026 Cybersecurity Services PEAK Matrix

29 Sep 2026 9:30 am
20-year-old youth abducted in broad daylight in Bihars Supaul

When villagers tried to chase the kidnappers, they opened fire on them to create panic. The police have recovered a used cartridge from the place of the incident

29 Sep 2026 9:16 am
Vijayapura lad wins silver medal at Commonwealth powerlifting championship in Canada

He has been practising power lifting for nearly five years now

29 Sep 2026 9:11 am
Satheesan government faces first major electoral test as counting begins in 38 local body wards across 12 districts

The results, expected to trickle in soon, could have significant consequences for the UDF, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) opposition and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance.

29 Sep 2026 9:07 am
Woman accuses bureaucrats son of assaulting daughter in south Delhi

The police said they have received a complaint and are conducting an enquiry into the allegations

29 Sep 2026 9:06 am
Bombay High Court to hear plea seeking transparency in Maharashtra SIR

The petitioners submitted that the matter raised an issue concerning citizens rights. Their counsel told the Bench that the exercise could result in the deletion of 2.1 crore names from the electoral rolls in the State

29 Sep 2026 8:59 am
Ujjain Shahi Masjid row: Heavy police deployment as markets remain closed

Heavy police deployment continued near Ujjains Shahi Masjid as markets remained closed, with the voluntary removal process set to resume on Tuesday.

29 Sep 2026 8:59 am
AAP-BJP spar over Parveshs slap during Delhi road inspection

If a BJP minister publicly slaps a Gen-Z youngster, how will Gen-Z connect with the Prime Minister? Arvind Kejriwal asked

29 Sep 2026 8:49 am