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India rice output faces biggest drop in two decades, stocks cushion exports

MUMBAI, Sept 17 (Reuters) Indias rice production is set to fall this year for the first time in a decade, and by the most in nearly 20 years, as

MLA escapes fire accident after power bank explodes in car

Hyderabad: Dornakal MLA Ram Chandra Naik escaped without injuries after a power bank allegedly exploded inside his vehicle on Thursday, September

'Duty of a journalist to uncover truth and expose lies': Rajat Sharma at IIMC Seminar

The two-day seminar '200 Years of Hindi Journalism: From Legacy to Innovation', which is being organised by the Indian Institute of Mass Communic

Orangutan and wildlife trafficking | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

Israeli army chief sets condition for Hezbollah disarmament

Jerusalem: Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir said that progress toward an agreement with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah cannot be made unless the

Century of faith: Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Central Gurudwara Sahib in Gowliguda will celebrate its 100th anniversary with special religious programmes on September 19 and 20

PM Modi urges youth to drive India

New Delhi: Highlighting the strategic advantage of Indias demographic dividend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, September 17, hailed th

State need not refund tax collected by mistake if payer has recovered the amount from others: Madras High Court

Justices R. Anita Sumanth and C. Kumarappan hold so while partly allowing an appeal filed by the Madras Club seeking refund of service tax

Man Dies In Mysterious Firing Incident In Jammu

Jammu, Sep 17: A 37-year-old man died in a mysterious firing incident in Resham Ghar Colony in the heart of Jammu city on Thursday, police source

510 NCC cadets from across south India trek Tirumala hills in eight-day AP TREK-I expedition at Tirupati

The 5 (Andhra) Girls Battalion runs the camp in four mixed batches drawn from five Directorates, with treks up the Tirumala hills and visits to t

Surya Warrior Paratrooper Performs Tandem Jump With Combat Dog

A Surya Warrior paratrooper carries out a tandem parachute jump over Behat DZ alongside a dog handler and his combat canine, with the team undert

JEE-Main, UGC-NET Dates Out; CUET-PG in March

NEW DELHI, Sept 17: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a tentative calendar for 14 competitive examinations scheduled to be conducted

Gold jewellery sector seeks MDR exemption on high-value UPI transactions

S Abdul Nazar, State General Secretary of the Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association, said it would particularly impact small and medium en

Tests reveal high pollution levels in Kadambrayar river in Keralam

Presence of total coliform and faecal coliform detected in samples

Advent to invest 3,150 crore in Yatharth Hospitals to pick up 24.9% stake

Following the investment, the promoter, the Tyagi Family, will remain the Companys largest shareholder and continue to run the company alongside

Govt denies foreign pressure behind UPI MDR, says charge will help Indian UPI apps

The Department of Financial Services took to X to say that the NPCIs actions had not rectified any of the concerns that the U.S. has raised in th

Why was Shahzad Bhatti Network designated as a terrorist group under UAPA? | Explained

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a notification that the Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN), through its terrorist activities, poses a

Wild elephants cause scare in Belagavi district, villagers complain of damage to crops

Villagers and officials have spotted at least nine elephants

Congress rejects claim its MPs backed UPI fee proposal

New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday, September 17, rejected claims that its MPs who were part of the Parliament Standing Committee on Finance had

US strikes in Iran may amount to war crimes, UN experts say

Geneva: Human rights experts commissioned by the UNs top human rights body say they have found reasonable grounds to believe the United States co

Centre Moves Against Unproven Stem Cell Treatments, Warns Of Action For Violations

Man dies after being hit by Vande Bharat train in Ghatkesar

Hyderabad: An unidentified man was killed after being hit by the SecunderabadTirupati Vande Bharat Express in Ghatkesar on Thursday, September 17

Ex-Keralam DGP Tomin Thachankary gets four-year jail term in disproportionate assets case

Vigilance court imposes a fine of 30.84 lakh on Thachankary, who is set to be shifted to Thiruvananthapuram Central Jail

First rumoured wildcard contestant of Bigg Boss 20

Mumbai: Bigg Boss 20 has only just begun, but the buzz around its first wildcard entry is already heating up. Television star Karan Wahi has now

Why Villas in Bangalore Continue to Attract High-value Investments?

Bangalore has emerged as one of Indias leading cities for technology, business, education, and employment. Its strong economic activity has attra

Narendra Modi Represents Development, Self-Respect And Indian Identity: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi lauds Narendra Modi's development journey, highlighting Sabka Saath and Purvodaya within India

EyeROV: Indian Deep-Tech Startup Showcases its Underwater Drones to World Leaders

EyeROV: Indian Deep-Tech Startup Showcases its Underwater Drones to World Leaders

More electric buses, better infra for TGSRTC passengers: RTC MD

Mr. Reddy also highlighted the Mahalakshmi scheme, under which women are provided free travel on TGRTC buses, saying it had brought significant c

CKGSB Survey Finds Cautious Investor Sentiment in China's Stock Market in Q3 2026

CKGSB Survey Finds Cautious Investor Sentiment in China's Stock Market in Q3 2026

Prithvi Shaws Engagement Ends as Fianc

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaws fiance Akriti Agarwal shares their separation news on social media, citing differing goals and circumstances. Prit

Tata group stocks surge up to 14% as N Chandrasekaran gets 5-year extension

Tata Sons board approved extension of N Chandrasekaran's term as the executive chairman for another 5 years.

'WON'T ATTACK ISRAEL OR U.S...': MBS In Shock As Houthis Strike Secret Deal With Trump | Details

Saudi Arabia is facing mounting pressure as Iran-backed Houthi forces continue their advance in Yemen, while the United States has so far stopped

Putin Launches Coordinated Strikes On Ukraine's War Industry, Power & Transport Hub | WATCH

Russia launched a massive overnight strike on Ukraine, targeting the war industry, energy infrastructure, and key transport hubs in Kyiv, Zaporiz

Tera Yaar Hoon Main | Song - Maine Dil Tujhko Diya

Watch the song 'Maine Dil Tujhko Diya' from Hindi movie 'Tera Yaar Hoon Main' starring Aman Indra Kumar, Akanksha Sharma and Paresh Rawal. 'Maine

Christmas At The Kringles- Official Teaser

Watch the Official teaser from english movie 'Christmas At The Kringles' starring Ron Livingston and Rachel Bilson. 'Christmas At The Kringles' m

Enjoy The New Hindi Music Video For '2 Eyes' By Guru Randhawa

Enjoy the latest Hindi song '2 Eyes' sung by 'Guru Randhawa'. The music for this captivating track has been composed by 'Lavish Dhiman', with hea

Mitti De Putt | Peediyan

Watch the song 'Peediyan' from Punjabi movie 'Mitti De Putt' starring Dev Kharoud, Sharan Kaur and Vikramjeet Virk. 'Peediyan' is sung by Surjit

Ye Nimishaniki Yemi Jaruguno | Song - Edo Bagundey

Watch the song 'Edo Bagundey' from Telugu movie 'Ye Nimishaniki Yemi Jaruguno' starring Akhil Raj, Rathika and Shinning Phani. 'Edo Bagundey' is

Hanuman Ansh | Song - Parvati (Jab Zid Pe Aa Gayi Parvati)

Watch the song 'Parvati (Jab Zid Pe Aa Gayi Parvati)' from Hindi movie 'Hanuman Ansh' starring Shobhinaw Satyaa, Chandan K Anand and Vihan Shedge

Baa Baa Black Sheep | Song - Vevela Oohale Chupina

Watch the song 'Vevela Oohale Chupina' from Telugu movie 'Baa Baa Black Sheep' starring Upendra Limaye, Akshay Lagusani and Vishnu Oi. 'Vevela Oo

Balancing Security and Rising Costs in UPI MDR Changes: CII President

CII President R. Mukundan emphasizes the need for balance between security and costs in UPI transaction changes. Balancing Security and Rising Co

Delhi SIR: SC to hear plea against electoral roll deletions

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, September 17, agreed to hear on September 21 a plea against deletion of names from the electoral roll u

Pune Municipal Corporation Approves Rs 3,722 Crore Land Acquisition For Inner Ring Road And HCMTR projects

Gorakhpur Road Project: CM Adityanath Warns Officials After Inspection Reveals Delays

With Saudi attacked, is Pakistan ready to join Gulf War?

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif affirmed the country's commitment to the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement following an attempted drone att

Up to 152X return! Rentomojo IPO delivers eye-popping gains to Nitish Mittersain, other early backers

Rentomojos stock market debut has turned into a major windfall for early investors, with Nazara Technologies founder Nitish Mittersain set to clo

Forget hotels, sleep inside a Pok Ball: This 10ft hotel room in Japan offers a true Pokmon experience

A unique Pok Ball hotel has opened its doors in Hokkaido, celebrating Pokmons 30th anniversary. This exceptional lodging experience features a ro

Kareena Kapoor says Daayra explores the grey between law and justice

Kareena Kapoor Khan opens up about playing police officer Ajooni in Meghna Gulzars Daayra, a film that explores the conflict between the letter o

Carney to address EU as Canada seeks closer ties amid Trump tariff threat

Carney to address EU as Canada seeks closer ties amid Trump tariff threat

Temple Dispute In Madurai: Madras High Court Puts Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Administration Order On Hold

Alexander Isak Reflects on Liverpools Season and Fan Support

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak discusses his impressive start to the season and the unwavering support from fans in India. Alexander Isak Refle

Govt should roll-back population control rules, incentives: EAC-PM Working Paper

The paper, titled the Ghost of Population Pastand co-authored by Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM, Aakanksha Aro

Tata Sons board approves fresh five-year term for Chairman Chandrasekaran

Mr. Chandrasekaran, whose current term ends in February 2027, said last month he would not seek another term

N Chandrasekaran appointed Tata Group Chairman for a five-year term by Tata Sons

N Chandrasekaran appointed Tata Group Chairman for a five-year term by Tata Sons.

Road ministry lays out SOPs for removal of stray cattle from NHs and Expressways

The standard operating procedures laid out by the ministry comes after the Supreme Court directive to the National Highways Authority of India (N

India, US troops conduct counter-terror drills in Yudh Abhyas 2026

Indian and US Army troops conducted building-clearance and room-intervention drills in Auli, using drones, robotic dogs, canines and snipers duri

What's Team India's schedule in Davis Cup 2026? All you need to know

India will take on South Korea in Davis Cup in the second round of the qualifiers at Olympic Park Tennis Centre in Seoul on September 18 and 19.

Will protect economic interests: MEA after US passes Russia bill

New Delhi: India on Thursday, September 17, said it will take all necessary steps to protect its economic interests and ensure energy security af

JEE-Main, UGC-NET, CUET-PG: NTA releases tentative exam calendar from December-March

New Delhi, Sep 17: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a tentative schedule of examinations from December 2026 to March 2027, official

Gen Z asks one-day WFH, HR denies citing policy; what he did when companys biggest client called at 10 PM left HR stunned

Gen Z employee was reportedly denied permission to work from home for one day but later questioned by HR after missing an urgent client call at 1

Northern Vietnam floods inundate 2,000 homes as rivers cross danger levels

Northern Vietnam floods inundate 2,000 homes as rivers cross danger levels

Indias climate priorities gain voice at UN Human Rights Council

The session, being held from September 7 to October 7, is also examining pathways to mobilise adequate climate finance

Tamil was given prominence during Madurai Meenakshi temple consecration, says HR&CE Minister

We invited 24 Oduvars from various parts of Tamil Nadu and they rendered the pathigams, Minister Ramesh told The Hindu, rejecting allegations tha

Maharashtra: Beed Gets Direct Rail Link To Pune After Decades-Long Wait, Beed-Panvel Service Next

Watch: India says energy security is top priority after U.S. House passes Russia sanctions Bill

The U.S. House has passed a Bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas.

Carney to address European lawmakers after Trump threatens EU over proposal to make Canada first associate member

Steve Smith Reflects on Ball-Tampering Incident Ahead of South Africa Tour

Ahead of the Test series in South Africa, Steve Smith recalls the 2018 ball-tampering scandal but remains focused on the upcoming matches. Steve

Tata Sons reverses course, reappoints Chandrasekaran as chairman for another 5 yrs

The Tata Sons board has approved a fresh five-year term for N Chandrasekaran as executive chairman. This decision reverses his earlier stance not

3 Indian nationals repatriated from Kenya after being kidnapped

Nairobi: Three Indian nationals have been safely repatriated from Kenya after they were kidnapped in the East African country, the mission in Nai

Can't get away from a toxic relationship? US therapist Jeffrey Meltzer shares 5 ways you can

BCCI Announces T20I: Shreyas Iyer to Captain, Speedster Mayank Yadav Returns

Leicestershire facing relegation over pitch penalty, and more: County Championship cricket, day three

India's power sector coal imports hit 15-month high in Aug amid high demand

Power producers imported 5.52 million tonnes of coal during the month, up 85.6 per cent year-on-year, as heat-wave conditions and lower hydropowe

Carricks woes continue as Man United stunned by Brighton in Carabao Cup

We had the game exactly where we wanted it and let it get away from us in a big way, said Manchester United coach Michael Carrick

Vishwakarma Puja Holiday 2026: Are West Bengal Schools Open Today or Tomorrow?

Is your school open today? Get the latest update on the 2026 Vishwakarma Puja holiday in West Bengal. The state confirmed schools are open Thursd

Fixed deposit rates in mid-Sep up to 8.25%: Top picks across banks

The highest rate may come with a longer lock-in, making tenure and liquidity important before you invest

Will UPI MDR be a new revenue engine for fintech firms?

A 0.4% fee on select transactions above Rs 2,000 could create a sizeable revenue pool for payment companies. While the ecosystem is bullish on th

India Glycols Ltd leads losers in 'A' group

Alok Industries Ltd, Aditya Infotech Ltd, KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Ltd and PB Fintech Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A'

Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84, family shares news

Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84, his family announced on Instagram. Remembered as one of Nollywoods most respected pe

BCCI Announces India ODI Squad for West Indies Series: Maiden Call-ups for Aaqib Nabi and Naman Dhir

Centre Accepts Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena

The resignation of Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jagmohan Meena has been formally accepted by the Central Government. The move

Asian Games 2026: Indian Athletes Stranded in Japan Without Rooms and Proper Food

Jaggery prices climb as consumers seek a natural alternative to refined sugar

India is the world's largest producer of jaggery and accounts for more than 70% of the global output of around 13 million tonnes annually. Tradit

Govt tightens stem cell therapy rules, bars routine use for autism

For autism, the ministry has specifically said that therapeutic use of any type of stem cell will remain restricted to duly approved clinical tri

IEA chief says electrification remains the way forward despite AI investment jitters

According to the chief of the IEA, global electrification is hindered by issues related to grid capacity and affordability. The goal for 35% elec

RBI withdraws $5.2 billion via first net open market debt sale in 9 years

The central bank has absorbed cash equivalent to nearly 0.2% of total deposits in the banking system

North Carolina acquires 342+ acres with grants; mountain moves toward Buncombe's largest park

Pakistan Refuses to Travel to India for Asian Champions Trophy 2026, Demands Neutral Venue

EPFO WhatsApp channel join guide: How to follow it and what PF members get

EPFO has launched an official WhatsApp channel for sharing provident fund, pension and scheme-related updates. Heres how members can follow the c

No eligible Bengal women will be deprived of Annapurna Yojana: PM Modi

The West Bengal government aims to ensure that not a single eligible woman is deprived of the benefits of Annapurna Yojana, and it is working rel