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Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Revised 5% Quota Policy for Elite Athletes

The Maharashtra government has approved a new policy to enhance transparency in athlete recruitment with a 5% reservation for exceptional players

2026 Chief Secretaries Meet to focus on mining, infra & AI in govt; only 224 of 422 action points completed since 2022

At the upcoming Chief Secretaries Conference, key discussions are expected to focus on mining initiatives and infrastructure development. Technol

Hyderabad: Fire reported from printing unit at Kukatpally

Hyderabad: A fire broke out at a printing unit in the Prashanth Nagar industrial area, Kukatpally, late on Tuesday, September 8. Flames were repo

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Visits Ayodhya, Meets New CEO of Ram Temple Trust

Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya, meeting with the new CEO of the Ram Temple Trust to discuss improvements for devotees and temple operations. Chi

Karnataka to add 10,000 acres more to Pavagada Solar Park: Energy Minister

Karnataka is one of Indias leading renewable energy states. The State has nearly 27.3 GW of renewable energy capacity, including more than 11.5 G

American author Anne LaBastille built a 12-by-12 cabin with no electricity, running water, telephone or road and lived life on her own terms. The place is now protected forever

American author and wildlife ecologist Anne LaBastille built a tiny 12-by-12-foot log cabin deep in New Yorks Adirondack wilderness, living witho

ONGC Chairman calls for greater focus on tech, innovation; commits to fund and support startups

Stating that India must become more efficient and innovative to address its energy requirements, he said there was a need to do things fundamenta

Indias Energy Storage Needs Set to Surge Eightfold by FY2032

Indias energy storage requirements are projected to rise to 411 GWh by FY2032, necessitating significant investment in infrastructure. Indias Ene

Toilet paper facing forward or backward? Know the recommended way to place the roll and why it matters for hygiene

The orientation of a toilet paper roll ignites discussions in many homes. Choosing to have the paper hang over the top can make grabbing a sheet

TGSRTC merger on cards, but focus on polls, Ponnam tells House

Hyderabad: On the merger of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) employees with the state government, Transport Minister Ponnam Pr

Odisha Partners with IRRI to to Scale Kalajeera Rice, Empower Rural Micro-Entrepreneurs

Odisha teams up with IRRI Philippines to scale up Kalajeera rice cultivation, develop value-added products, and build women-led rural agribusines

NIT-T team earns patent for paver blocks developed from soil-like material in landfills

The Karmic Chapter that began in 2024 is finally closing for these 2 Zodiac Signs, and September could feel completely different

September doesn't erase everything that happened since 2024. It changes what these Zodiac Signs can do with everything they've learned. And that

Notorious Maoist Leader and Wife Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison in Chhattisgarh

A court in Kanker sentences notorious Maoist leader Prabhakar and his wife to seven years for their roles in a 2015 attack on security forces. No

Asian Games | Make the occasion remember you: Usha at official send-off

The official contingent jersey was unveiled in the ceremony where kabbadi player Sehrawat was present along with CWG gold medallist judoka Asmita

Swedish proverb of the day: 'Worry often gives a small thing a big...' - this inspiring saying teaches life lessons on staying calm when life feels overwhelming and why worry can make small problems feel bigger

Worry often makes small issues appear much larger than they truly are. A Swedish proverb highlights how fear can distort our perception of challe

Rejecting Dhirendra Shastris advice, several BJP leaders say Bengalis will eat non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja

Following strong reactions to the advice of Bageshwar Baba to not sell non-vegetarian food near the idols during Durga Puja, Ministers of the Wes

Delhi High Court declines urgent hearing on plea for Delhi University hostels

Indian Minister Advocates for Tax-Free Status for Film Hanuman Ansh in Jharkhand

Minister Sanjay Seth urges Jharkhand to make Hanuman Ansh tax-free, highlighting its cultural significance and appeal to audiences. Indian Minist

HC sets aside death sentence, acquits convict of all charges

Odisha CM Majhi Arrives in Abu Dhabi to Kick Off High-Stakes UAE Investment Outreach

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi lands in Abu Dhabi to begin a high-level UAE investment outreach focused on industrial growth, technology, and econo

Secunderabad Cantt theft: Army Major being interrogated

Hyderabad: With no breakthrough in the firearm theft case from the Madras Regiment armoury in Bollaram, investigators have shifted the lens on th

Russia, North Korea open first road link across shared border

Expansion of transport infrastructure near the border will give a powerful boost to the further development of trade, economic, technological, sc

Closing auction leaves retail options traders caught both ways

Nifty's late swings punish longs and shorts as liquidity remains thin

In 2023, Australia's Sydney put 120,000 glass jars and 200 tonnes of old asphalt on Clarence Street. 1 year later, its program recycled 670,000 glass jars into asphalt across the city

Sydney is using recycled materials in road renewal, giving glass jars and reclaimed asphalt a new purpose instead of sending them to landfill. A

Indian Railways in the fray in FIBA-WomensBasketball LeagueAsia

Quote of the Day by Andrew Carnegie: 'The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell.' Life lessons on recognising opportunities, taking initiative, ambition, timing and success from the Scottish-American industrialist

Quote of the Day by Andrew Carnegie: Andrew Carnegie's quote emphasises the importance of taking prompt action when opportunities arise. He argue

Landslide Devastates Jiangxi Province in Eastern China, 12 Confirmed Dead

A landslide in Jiangxi, China, has led to 12 confirmed deaths and ongoing rescue efforts following heavy rainfall. Landslide Devastates Jiangxi P

Not involved, says government amid controversy over religious groups Eiffel Tower tour

External Affairs Ministry says it is a matter purely between the entities (BAPS and the Eiffel Tower management); PM Modi had inaugurated the BAP

After flash floods kill over 1,300, Nepal shaken by 5.0 magnitude earthquake

Nepal was jolted by an earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale on Tuesday night. The tremor occurred at around 9:38 pm, according to the in

U.K. air traffic control glitch prompts nearly 300 cancellations, monitor says

Heathrow, Stansted and City airports in London, as well as airports in Manchester, Birmingham, Scotland and elsewhere in the U.K., said the techn

5.3-magnitude quake hits Tibet as region reels from deadly flash floods

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet recently, following another tremor last week. Devastating flash floods hit the Tibet-Nepal border on Augu

India takes up anomalies in new UN world map with concerned persons

The map, used extensively in the UNGA during the discussion on the India-backed 'Correct the Map' resolution, depicted Arunachal Pradesh and Aksa

Alarming Rise in Sexual Assault Cases Against Women in Pakistan

Recent reports reveal a troubling increase in sexual assault cases against women in Pakistan, highlighting urgent societal issues. Alarming Rise

Thieves steal 4 Renoir paintings from French Riviera museum, 2 still missing

Two thieves stole two Renoir paintings from a French museum on Tuesday morning. They entered the museum through a hole cut in a garden fence. Pol

Mandatory registration, CCTV, rent regulation: Delhi plans stricter PG rules after Satya Niketan tragedy

Paying guest accommodation in some of Delhi's biggest education hubs could soon come under a formal regulatory framework. A proposed Paying Guest

Gestamps hot-stamped steel in Indian cars surges sixfold as Bharat NCAP widens safety race

Gestamp India is betting on rising demand for safer, lighter vehicle structures as Bharat NCAP and five-star crash ratings push advanced structur

Sunita Ahuja Reflects on Marriage with Govinda Amidst Legal Troubles

Sunita Ahuja praises Govinda as a wonderful husband, despite recent legal issues and divorce proceedings. Sunita Ahuja Reflects on Marriage with

Nepal jolted by 5.0-magnitude earthquake days after devastating flash floods

Nepal was jolted by a 5.0-magnitude earthquake late Tuesday, the National Center for Seismology said, with the tremor occurring at a depth of 143

Radical Islam motivated 9/11...: Texas Education Board approves curriculum changes on religion

TDB selects 13 cos under RDI fund's second cohort: Rajesh Kumar Pathak

TDB Secretary Rajesh Kumar Pathak talks about use of the fund, emerging areas of focus, safeguards against foreign takeovers, and measures to add

One held for attempting to murder prison officer in Keralam

The accused, Ashish, a habitual offender, assaulted prison officer Prajith at the Chala market in Thiruvananthapuram on July 18, 2026 due to a pr

Student and youth associations demand impartial probe into irregularities in DSC-2025

Kataka Set for a Major Makeover: KDA Approves Decongestion Plan, New Kapda Mandi, and Affordable Housing

Discover the key decisions from the 144th Kataka Development Authority (KDA) meeting, including city decongestion plans, affordable housing, the

Putin-Modi to meet ahead of BRICS in New Delhi: Why some key India-Russia talks may stay private

ACB traps deputy executive engineer of Musheerabad division in 10,000 bribe case

Manoj Jamsutkar Criticizes VHPs Navratri Call, Warns Against Caste-Based Divisions

Shiv Senas Manoj Jamsutkar condemns VHPs Navratri announcement, emphasizing unity among communities in Mumbai. Manoj Jamsutkar Criticizes VHPs Na

India's participation in int'l tournament guided by sports ministry policy: MEA on SAF 2027 in Pak

India's participation in the 2027 SAF Games in Pakistan follows a new sports ministry policy. This policy considers international sports bodies a

President grants Ladakh L-G additional duties of J&K

Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha is on a leave of absence

Get real on spending

Ensuring a realistic assessment of expenditure is critical in the current environment of uncertainty

Mini AC buses announced for all metro stations

BMTC live tracking app to be shared with cab aggregators

Texas will pay you $100 for catching this invasive fish as officials warn anglers to Keep, Cool, Call

Texas is offering anglers $100 for every invasive black carp caught and reported as part of a multi-state research effort. Anyone who believes th

Madras High Court summons Tindivanam Sub Collector

Justice P.T. Asha summons the officer pursuant to a contempt of court petition filed against him for disobeying court orders

'Pardon her, Mr Prez': Lindsay Clancy's Attorney makes desperate Trump plea, 'she went through lot'

'Pardon her, Mr Prez': Lindsay Clancy's Attorney makes desperate Trump plea, 'she went through lot'

India's sub-optimal industrial policy

From gender bias and employment to equal pay, this book traces various policy developments and the lessons they hold for policymakers today

India tests new hydro technology as CERC approves first project's tariff

The regulator approved a Rs 3.39 per unit tariff for BBMB's 1 MW pilot project despite the absence of specific central guidelines, with one membe

Five accused convicted in 2015 Maoist attack and attempt to murder police personnel case

The court sentenced Prabhakar, a Special Zonal Committee Member, and his wife Raje Kange, a Divisional Committee Member, to seven years in prison

In 2018, scientists moved wolves to isolated Isle Royale island to rebuild its ecosystem; five years later, their population had grown to at least 27

On Isle Royale National Park, wildlife managers achieved a remarkable feat by successfully reintroducing wolves in 2018. Since then, these wolves

Nepal marks first anniversary of Gen Z movement

The government declared a public holiday on September 8 to mark Gen Z Martyrs' Day, with special programmes being organised across Nepal in honou

Film Team of Hanuman Ansh Meets Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to Discuss Spiritual Themes

The Hanuman Ansh film team meets CM Yogi Adityanath, showcasing spiritual themes and potential film opportunities in Uttar Pradesh. Film Team of

SRMU demands implementation of 8-hour duty system at all level-crossing gates

Fintech has taken banking from branch to hand of every citizen: RBI Guv at Global Fintech Fest

Fintech has taken banking from branch to hand of every citizen: RBI Guv at Global Fintech Fest

NDR Group proposes public listing of NDR InvIT Trust, files for 750-croreIPO

Proceeds from the issue will partly fund expansion of the InvITs asset base, including the acquisition of NDR Advanced Storage and NDR Storewell

The search for durable capital

The dollar-rupee forex swap was necessary and successful. Now, it is time to weigh the pros and cons of making capital inflows more attractive

Kataka Gets a Modern Makeover: Market Complex

Odishas Housing & Urban Development Minister and Chairman of the Kataka Development Authority, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, today inaugurated t

CPI(M) accuses A.P. government of neglecting Vijayawadas development

BJP Lawmaker Claims Archaeological Evidence Supports Temple Existence in Saharanpur Mosque Controversy

BJPs Ramesh Chandra Mishra asserts archaeological findings indicate a Hindu temple existed at the site of a mosque in Saharanpur. BJP Lawmaker Cl

Rahul Gandhi's flight makes go-around before landing in Lucknow

Rahul Gandhis flight to Lucknow experienced a go-around due to weather conditions. The Air India flight landed safely after the initial approach

Trump takes trade war with Canada to ice

No Terror Charges Yet On US Mercenary Matthew VanDyke, 6 Ukrainians In 'Drone Training' Case

The development comes after the family of the US citizen Matthew VanDyke called for the United States government's diplomatic intervention over h

Ants in your sugar jar? Try these easy home remedies to get rid of them and prevent them from coming back

Store sugar in sealed containers to ward off pesky ants. Utilizing bay leaves and cloves can also help keep these pests at bay. Quick cleanup of

80% Consumers Want Front-Of-Pack Warnings On High Sugar, Salt Food: Survey

Majority of consumers in a survey said that they want a warning label on products that are high in even one of sugar, salt or fat from the beginn

Mission mineral

India needs to build processing capabilities

Public Accounts Committee flags failure to transfer 9,222 crore in cess collections to designated reserve funds

Members question the Finance Ministrys explanation; panel chief K.C. Venugopal says cess proceeds must not be used to finance fiscal deficit inst

Womens Empowerment Takes Center Stage at She Is Changemaker Event in Faridabad

The She Is Changemaker event in Faridabad highlighted womens empowerment and the importance of policies supporting womens rights. Womens Empowerm

ED seeks fresh FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan, family in Exalogic-CMRL case

The Enforcement Directorate has asked Kerala Police to register a fresh case against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T. Veen

Meet Monika Arya, who fought for education and now helps tribal children

Monika Aryas journey from a village in Uttar Pradesh to working with tribal children in Jharkhand is rooted in her own interrupted education. Aft

Scientists seeded clouds over Chinese glacier; ice loss later fell up to 17%

Scientists tested cloud seeding over Chinas Muz Taw Glacier in 2018 to create artificial snowfall and slow ice loss. The experiment used silver i

Muttil tree felling case: Kerala HC reserves verdict on accuseds plea

Court vacates interim order to enable filing of final report within 10 days; HC had earlier dismissed accuseds discharge plea in cheating case

Andrew Flintoff lists 6.75m Cheshire mansion 4 years after crash

England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff has put his 6.75 million Cheshire mansion on the market, four years after his life-changing Top Gear car c

REIT-backed office space expands 74% on-year in first half of 2026

Listed office REITs now hold 167 million sq ft, highest penetration in Bengaluru, while 36 million sq ft is under construction

Iran to Continue Resistance Until Aggressors Regret Actions, Says President Pagehshikian

Irans President Masoud Pagehshikian emphasizes ongoing resistance against aggressors until they feel remorse. Iran to Continue Resistance Until A

Former bureaucrat Devasish Sharma joins Assam BJP ahead of Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election

Former bureaucrat Devasish Sharma joined the BJP in Assam days after taking voluntary retirement from government service. His entry comes ahead o

300 Flights Cancelled Over Issues With UK Air Traffic Control System

Heathrow, Stansted and City airports in London, as well as airports in Manchester, Birmingham, Scotland and elsewhere in the UK, said the technic

CPI will not allow subversion of land reforms in Keralam: Prakash Babu

He says if the United Democratic Front government seeks to subvert land reforms and concentrate wealth in the hands of a few in the name of indus

Quote of the day by Lucy Liu: 'Ten years of Pilates has really changed...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on self-discovery, physical strength, awareness, growth, patience and longevity

Quote of the day by Lucy Liu reflects on the value of long-term commitment to health. Liu said that ten years of Pilates changed her body and hel

Previous govt couldnt build 50,000 toilets in 10 years: PM Modi

Woman Praises India's Culture Of Respecting Elders And Helping Others

She mentioned that in small towns and villages, people often invite others into their homes for tea, offer them food, and look after their needs.

Controversial Remarks on Bengali Cuisine Spark Police Complaint in West Bengal

The West Bengal Congress filed a police complaint against a religious leader for comments on Bengali food during Durga Puja. Controversial Remark

Phone-sticking and running metro trend raises safety concerns in Bengaluru

Several such reels have recently surfaced on social media from metro systems across the country, including Bengaluru