Rupee falls 28 paise to close at 88.13 against U.S. dollar
The rupee remained under pressure on worries over U.S. tariffs on India and global trade uncertainties.
Deeptech for common people: How ML, Deep Learning, and Data Engineering are shaping tech careers
Unprecedented growth in digital technologies like AI, Machine Learning, and Data Engineering is transforming industries and job roles globally.
Centre approves urban forest project at Veermalakunnu in Kasaragod
Project to come up on 38 hectares. Bid to enhance tourism potential of scenic hilltop
Retired doctor dies of cardiac arrest after being conned of over 6 lakh in digital arrest scam
Two-day clean energy meet APCEXPO-2025 to be organised in Visakhapatnam
This is the first time an expo of this scale covering all renewable energy technologies is taking place in Andhra Pradesh
EY India launches Techathon 6.0 to nurture next-gen AI leaders with focus on Agentic AI
Peyronies Disease: breaking myths and embracing modern treatments
Peyronies disease, if neglected, can lead to severe erectile dysfunction and hamper performance, which in turn can affect a mans emotional, physical, and sexual health. The key is to act early timely consultation with a urologist and early treatment
What does Lokahs success mean to Kalyani Priyadarshan? The actor chats about becoming Chandra and the overwhelming response to her latest hit
Andhra Pradesh Assembly to meet until September 30, TDP proposes 18 issues for debate
The Assembly will remain closed on September 20, 21, and 28. Proceedings will run daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the BAC decided
SSC detects remote hacking attempts in CGLE; warns of strict criminal action
The SSC advised all candidates not to indulge in any malpractice, adding that the commission is committed to ensuring fair and transparent examinations
Telangana CM asks British companies to partner in Musi rejuvenation project
Mr. Revanth Reddy seeks UKs investments in Future City, Pharma and EV sectors
T.N. government increases pensions for freedom fighters, special pensions for descendants
An increase of 500 in the special pension, from 10,500 to 11,000, has been made effective from August 15
At least 35 children fall sick, admitted to hospital after eating Chowmein in Jharkhands Latehar
The children in the age group of two to 15 years were admitted to Sadar hospital in the district
Justice N. Sathish Kumar issues the interim direction while hearing a case filed by actor Vijays TVK, alleging onerous conditions being imposed on it for the grant of permission for his campaign
Gen V Season 2 premiere review:New year brings new villains, loves and lies
The sophomore season of The Boys spin-off hits the ground running, as the teen supes navigate bloody conspiracies and raging hormones in their second year at God U
Equal pay for equal work: What the data tells us on International Equal Pay Day
International Equal Pay Day highlights global gender pay disparities and the ongoing fight for equal pay for equal work.
When Leaves Rustle in Cool Breeze exhibition in Thiruvananthapuram is a homage to Fall
The show curated by O Sunder looks at the idea of Fall and decay
CJI Gavai said that he believes in secularism. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta seconds the Chief Justice, conveys his objection to how social media twists comments out-of-context. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal said social media is like an unruly horse
VHP chief condemns CJIs remarks on Lord Vishnu
The Chief Justice of Indias oral remark has mocked the faiths of Hinduism, says VHP president Alok Kumar
The CITU leader flays Mr. Chandrababu Naidus obsession with Amaravati at the cost of rest of the State
Amid Opposition protest, Puducherry government pushes key legislations in Assembly
When the Speaker took up the business of tabling the Bills by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, Opposition leader and DMK convenor R. Siva was on his feet demanding an extension of the Assembly session so that legislators were given adequate time to discuss the serious drinking water problem confronting the people of the UT
DSC- 2025: Distribution of appointment letters postponed due to heavy rains
Bevcos plastic bottle buy-back scheme in Kerala sees 40% return rate
Responding to complaints of long queues at outlets, Bevco CMD Harshita Attaluri acknowledges that process of sticking QR-coded labels onto bottles for which a refundable deposit is charged from customers is causing longer queues at billing counters
KMC to hold LRS melas to create awareness
Fire mishap in a factory near Tirupati airport, no casualties reported
ED conducts searches on bank fraud and benami assets probe against Sasikala
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted searches in Chennai and Hyderabad as part of a money laundering probe into an alleged Rs 200 crore bank fraud and benami assets probe against Sasikala, a close aide of late Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa, and some others, officials said
Laying the Foundations for AI: A Business Perspective
Students welcome 'clean and green elections' as voting underway for DUSU polls
Rahul Gandhi stands for infiltrators first politics, says BJP MP
BJP MP Anurag Thakur dared the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to go to court if his arguments have strength
Parents shared their experiences at the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing entitled Examining the Harm of AI Chatbots
Weak balance sheets of municipal bodies a challenge in bond issuance: SEBI Chairperson
SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey highlights challenges and potential of municipal bonds in India, emphasising asset monetisation and development of REITs and InvITs
Collectives of IT professionals in Kerala up in arms over forceful enforcement of pink slip culture
ED conducts raids in Telangana, other states in AP liquor scam case
Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorates (ED) Hyderabad unit on Thursday, September 18 conducted raids in Telangana and other states in connection with the liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh. The AP liquor scam is worth Rs 3,500 crore, and the raids are being conducted at 20 locations, including AP, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Delhi NCR. Office premises Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
South Korean investigators seek arrest of leader of Unification Church in probe of ex-first lady
The church leader, Hak Ja Han, is the 82-year-old widow of the church's South Korean founder, Sun Myung Moon. She and the church have denied allegations they bribed Yoon's wife, Kim Keon Hee, and the lawmaker
Chennai gallery Kannadi Cupboard hosts a book fair for self-published work
The event will have 15 stalls displaying not just books, but photo books, zines, illustrated comics, and artist books
Bengaluru yoga guru Niranjana Murthy arrested for sexually assaulting minor girl student
She alleged that, in 2023, she went with the accused to participate in a competition in Thailand where he sexually assaulted her. She subsequently quit participating in competitions and stopped going to the yoga centre, according to the FIR
Delay in recruitment of teachers puts Anna University in a tough spot
Before the start of the academic year, the university temporarily suspended at least 20 post-graduate programmes where student enrolment dwindled to less than half of the sanctioned strength
Bombay High Court issues notice to acquitted and NIA in Malegaon blast victims appeal
The Bombay High Court has sought replies from the seven acquitted accused, NIA and the Maharashtra government to respond to the petition files by the victims family.
Photos of Hyderabad streets after rain on September 17
Pedestrians struggled to walk through flooded roads. Traffic moved at a slow pace, people struggled to drive.
Gaza is gasping and the world must not look away: T.N. CM Stalin
In a social media post, Mr. Stalin said he was shaken beyond words by what is unfolding in Gaza
IRCTC offers Panch Jyotirling Yatra via Mangaluru from November 21
Pilgrims can expect to visit Nageshwar, Somnath, Bhimashankar, Triambakeshwar and Girishneshwar along with Ellora Caves
Tamil Nadu traffic officer drags biker for 200m on car bonnet after argument; suspended
In Tirunelveli, a traffic SSI, Gandhirajan, faced suspension after a video surfaced showing him dragging a two-wheeler rider on his car's bonnet. The incident occurred following an argument after Gandhirajan allegedly hit the two-wheeler. The rider, clinging to the bonnet for about 200 meters, was seen calling for help.
VTU to teach foreign languages to engineering students in Karnataka through online platform
In a letter to Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar and VTU, Mr. Patil suggested introducing Japanese and German languages as elective courses in the VTU curriculum
Tamil Nadu designer Vino Supraja has reimagined the bold and vibrant Bhavani jamakkalam as handbags and patch-worked western silhouettes for the upcoming London Fashion Week
ED searches in Rs 3,500 crore Andhra liquor case across five states
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches across 20 locations in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Delhi-NCR in connection with an alleged Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam. Entities linked to bogus invoice and kickbacks including jewellery, packaging firms and bottling units among those raided
SC grants anticipatory bail to Tamil Nadu MLA in abduction case
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Tamil Nadu MLA Poovai Jegan Moorthy in connection with an alleged abduction case. Justices Manoj Misra and Joymalya Bagchi's bench overturned a Madras High Court decision, noting the boy's recovery and the MLA's claim of mala fide implication.
ED conducts searches in Rs 3,500 crore Andhra liquor 'scam' case
The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted searches at 20 locations across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Delhi-NCR in connection with a Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh. The raids targeted entities and individuals allegedly involved in facilitating kickbacks through inflated invoices, including Arete Institute of Medical Sciences, Shree Jewellers, N R Udhyog LLP, and several Chennai-based firms.
MK Stalin Vows 'No Entry for BJP' In Tamil Nadu At DMK's Mupperum Vizha Celebrations
The DMK's annual Mupperum Vizha, held in Karur to mark the party's founding day and the birth anniversaries of Periyar and Anna, was transformed into a mass show of strength in western Tamil Nadu
Triplicane Tiffin Club at Radisson Blu Chennais Kari Theory serves nostalgic Madras flavours in tiffin dabbas, with rotating menus and street food favourites.
11-year-old girl from Malappuram discharged. At present, nine patients undergo treatment at Kozhikode MCH and another at a private hospital
Explained: Indias diverging stance on Qatar vs. Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, Iran
Indias contrasting reactions to Qatar has become important given the New Delhis concerns over the Saudi-Pakistan mutual defence agreement signed in Riyadh
Watch: T.S. Tirumurti: India should be more proactive when it comes to Russia-Ukraine war
Industry leaders reconsidered data location due to sovereignty risks: Survey
The survey of industry leaders across nine countries revealed concerns about the security of their data storage options
Beijing drops Google probe, shifting focus to Nvidia in U.S. trade talks: Report
The move signals a tactical shift by Beijing, redirecting regulatory focus to Nvidia as leverage in the U.S.-China trade talks
Sports eye safety: protecting your vision on the field
In India, there is a tendency to invest in good bats, racquets and shoes but not in protective eyewear. Yet one injury can undo a lifetime of healthy vision. The message is clear: always play with protection
How many Bills have been passed in Lok Sabha with minimal to no discussions?
From the Finance Bill to amendments in taxation, railways and sports governance, legislative business in 202425 was marked by frequent protests, guillotined budgets and minimal discussions in the Parliament
Gold declines 612 on strong dollar, weak global cues after Fed move
Silver prices weakened too. The white metal futures for December delivery slipped 604 or 0.48% to 1,26,380 per kilogram, while the March next year contract fell 630 or 0.49% to 1,27,985 per kg
CJI B.R. Gavai agreed to list the case filed by Bengaluru resident H.S. Gaurav urgently after it was orally mentioned by a counsel, who said a non-Hindu has been invited to perform the agrahara puja in the Chamundeshwari temple as part of the Dasara festival in Karnataka.
In an interview with The Hindu, Pramath Raj Sinha delved on new campus initiatives, reverse migration of students, the double challenge of recruiting good faculty and raising funds, and a slew of controversies that the university has found itself in over the past year
PSG cruises, Liverpool wins late yet again, Bayern and Inter also start well in Champions League
PSG cruised to a 4-0 win at home over Atalanta and had the luxury of a penalty miss by Bradley Barcola not mattering much in the end
Kerala kills 4,734 wild boars by July after local bodies get authorisation for culling
Palakkad reports the highest culling with 1,457 boars, followed by Malappuram (826), Thiruvananthapuram (796), and Kannur (677)
The scam allegations arose from the awarding of contracts for construction of the Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi, the High Mount Rest House in Mumbai, and buildings for the Regional Transport Office
Dakshina Kannada police arrest accused from Kerala for avoiding court appearance
A court had issued non-bailable warrant against the accused
Three cattle theft accused arrested, animal rescued in Mangaluru
The police said the cow was stolen from the cow shed of Umesh Alva at Adyar on September 13
Republican lawmaker raises concerns about TikTok divestiture deal
TikTok U.S. would also likely still be able to access ByteDance's algorithm under the new deal, two of the sources said
Arjuna asteroid 2025 PN7 is earths latest quasi-satellite
2025 PN7 will remain the earths quasi-satellite for around 128 years
Bengaluru to host global horticulture expo
Highlights include showcasing smart irrigation, AI, robotics, hydroponics, vertical farming, and post-harvest solutions. Workshops for farmers on good agricultural practices, innovation pavilions and investor sessions for startups
Decks cleared for 2.75 lakh students to cast ballot for four-member DUSU
Voting will be conducted in two shifts: from 8.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for day scholars and from 3 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. for students in the evening shift; counting on September 19
'If Kangana Comes To Tamil Nadu, Slap Her...': Congress Leader's Shocking Remark Stirs Row
KS Alagiri sparked controversy by saying Kangana Ranaut should be slapped if she visits Tamil Nadu, criticizing her for past remarks about women activists.
Antifa: The anti-fascist movement declared as a terrorist organisation by Trump
Antifa, short for anti-fascists, is an umbrella term for far-left-leaning groups
YouTube, new leader of U.S. media industry, bets on AI as key for creating content
Backed by Google's deep pockets and market-leading AI know-how, YouTube has stretched its lead over Disney, which dominated the market for most of 2024, according to Nielsen data
Bombay High Court initiates contempt proceedings against advocate Ojha for defaming sitting judge
The court has directed Mr. Ojha to submit a written statement within four weeks explaining why a formal charge should not be framed under the Contempt of Courts Act. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on October 16
Man drowns at Balkampet underpass following heavy rains in Hyderabad
The victim, identified as Mohammad Sharfuddin, a resident of Musheerabad, was riding his two-wheeler towards Begumpet when the force of gushing water knocked him down and carried him away
Groq more than doubles valuation to $6.9 billion as investors bet on AI chips
Groq, founded by a former Alphabet engineer, is among a long list of new chip players looking to capitalize on hundreds of millions of dollars in investments on AI infrastructure
Moody's flags risk in Oracle's $300 billion of recently signed AI contracts
Oracle said this month it expected booked revenue at its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure business to exceed half a trillion dollars
Amazon invests over $1 billion to raise employee pay, lower healthcare costs
Amazon is lowering the cost of its entry-level health care plan to $5 per week and $5 for co-pays
Nvidia CEO disappointed over China chip ban report
Nvidia's specially designed chips have catapulted the company to become the world's biggest by market capitalisation, with China seen as a crucial market
Former director of Lodha Developers arrested for 85 crore fraud
The accused, identified as Rajendra Lodha, worked as a director of Lodha Developers Ltd from September 2013 to August 18, 2025
Meenakshi Shedde catches up with Shrihari Sathe, producer of the film Nomad Shadow, that was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, 2025. Sathe talks about what really compelled him to make this story of a woman deportee.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy rainfall for Tamil Nadu. Twenty-one districts are on alert. Coastal areas are also under warning. Fishermen are advised against going to sea. Sriperumbudur recorded the highest rainfall. The weather is due to cyclonic circulation. Moderate rain with thunderstorms is expected until September 20. Authorities advise caution in low-lying areas.
TIFF 2025 I Indian, South Asian Diaspora films win a historic 5 awards
Indian and South Asian Diaspora cinema shines at the Toronto International Film Festival with five awards, showcasing diverse stories and talent
Meta expands AI glasses line in a bet on the future
Meta has encountered more success with its frames developed alongside Ray-Ban, offering features including a built-in camera, music playback and voice interactions with the company's AI
In the run-up to Independence, a little-known resistance in the Malabar region
A new book sheds light on the Malabar Revolt in a region which had a history of Muslims and Hindus collaboratively persevering in their resistance against colonial forces. Other books explore its links to the Khilafat movement and why it is more than a peasant uprising
Dubai's Burj Khalifa dazzles with greetings on PM Modis 75th birthday
The dazzling display drew attention from visitors and residents in Dubai, who captured the moment as the landmark shone with visuals honouring Mr. Modi.
Bangladesh Election Commission bars deposed PM Hasina from voting
National identity (NID) card of Hasinas younger sister Sheikh Rehana, son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and daughter Saima Wazed Putul have also been locked or blocked, media report says
ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk's death
Mr. Kimmel's comments about Kirk's death are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse, said Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar's broadcasting division
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41 Tamil Nadu idol theft files missing, SC asks if this was due to fire or by design
