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Sarpanch dies after getting severely injured in accident

Hyderabad: A 40-year-old woman sarpanch died on Thursday, September 17, after succumbing to injuries she sustained in an accident a day earlier i

Govt to ensure merchants absorb UPI MDR charges, not pass them to consumers: Sources

Amid opposition demands to roll back the 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI payments, government sources on Thursday said th

CM Adhikari lauds Kolkata Police STF for arrest of top Maoist leader Asim Mandal

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday congratulated the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolka

Helping Divyangs visualise self-reliance is PM Modis big contribution: Padma Shri Kanubhai Tailor

Digital Desk | Surat, Sep 17 (IANS) Padma Shri and noted social worker Kanubhai Hasmukhbhai Tailor on Thursday greeted the Prime Minister Narendr

India drawn with Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos and Senegal in FIFA U15 World Cup

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India have been drawn in Group K alongside Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos and Senegal in the inaugural

Pakistan to join Saudi Arabia-Houthi conflict? Defence minister says ready to fulfill Mecca Pact obligations

Amid escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemens Houthi group, Pakistan has said it is ready to fulfil its obligations under the Makkah D

Ganesh Visarjan: Essential Guidelines on Who Should Immerse Bappa and Who Should Avoid It

Indian Air Force to Receive LCA Tejas FOC Twin Seater Aircraft

The Indian Air Force will receive LCA Tejas twin seater trainer aircraft and Dhruv NG helicopters in a significant aviation event. Indian Air For

Why is Amazon trying to replace your neighbourhood WhatsApp group with Ring?

Amazon is launching Rings Neighbours service in the UK from October 21. The free service lets people join a local community without owning a Ring

Luv Ranjan on launching newcomers in Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar: I didnt want to let the opportunity pass

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Filmmaker and writer Luv Ranjan has opened up about launching newcomers in Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar. He descr

Trump warns EU of very heavy tariffs as Canada moves to deepen ties with EU

Trump has warned the European Union of very heavy tariffs if he considers its actions hostile, as Canada and the EU move to deepen economic ties

HM Shah flags off Vadnagar to Varanasi bike yatra on PM Modis 76th birthday

Digital Desk | Vadnagar, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday flagged off the Vadnagar to Varanasi bike rally from Prime Minis

Lawrence Bishnoi gang threatens Canada police: No guts to stop us, claims 5,000 members, says shootings can be done for $1,000

A threat letter from the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi Gang to Canada police in 2025 has now emerged online which reads We are Indian gang Canada ha

SEBI to examine brokers concerns over UPI merchant charges

Several brokers have raised concerns about costs on client fund transfers even when no trade takes place

Tata Trusts dissents to reappointment of N. Chandrasekaran as Tata Sons chairperson

The Tata Trusts formally placed on record their acceptance of the decision the following day and advised Tata Sons to initiate the process for se

Push 3-language formula for class 6 to next academic year, Supreme Court tells CBSE

The Supreme Court suggested the CBSE consider deferring its three-language policy for Class 6 students. This policy mandates studying two native

World-famous dance group Quick Style Hyderabad show venue confirmed

Hyderabad: The wait is finally over for Quick Style fans in Hyderabad. After announcing the city as part of their Touch Down World Tour 2026, the

Jharkhand High Court Orders IT Expert to Address Technical Issues in Secondary Teacher Exam

Jharkhand High Court summons IT expert over technical issues preventing candidates from downloading response sheets for teacher exam. Jharkhand H

Hindi Cannot Be Kept Out: SC Rejects Tamil Nadus Plea Against Navodaya Schools

Supreme Court asks Tamil Nadu to identify land while urging dialogue over Navodaya schools language policy.

Disha Salian case: Raut backs Aaditya; says CBI FIR attempt to malign Thackeray family image

The Central Bureau of Investigation registered a First Information Report in the 2020 Disha Salian death case, naming no accused in compliance wi

Woman rescued after sexual assault ordeal in Karnataka

Yadgir: A 22-year-old woman was rescued with the help of emergency police personnel after allegedly facing repeated sexual assaults, threats and

HC orders police to save footage from KTR staff

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday, September 16, directed Safiabad Police to preserve the closed circuit television (CCTV) camera

Global chip leaders see India emerging as semiconductor manufacturing hub

Executives from ASML, Infineon and Intel see opportunities in fabrication, advanced packaging, AI, data centres and power electronics as India's

Tata Trusts dissents to reappointment of N. Chandrasekharan as Tata Sons chairperson

The Tata Trusts formally placed on record their acceptance of the decision the following day and advised Tata Sons to initiate the process for se

Asian Games 2026: Shreyas Iyer Under Pressure After UK Setbacks, Harmanpreet Kaur

Cricket at the Asian Games enters another chapter in 2026, with India heading into the competition with contrasting storylines in the mens and wo

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Pays Tribute to Late Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu

CM Hemant Soren honors late minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu in Giridih, expressing deep sorrow over his untimely passing. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren P

NIA court issues arrest warrant against Pakistan-based LeT commander Saifullah for his role in attacks in J&K

The Central agency says Saifullah is a key figure in the terror outfits operations and has remained active for over two decades; he is linked to

Sensex Slips While Nifty Advances Amid Fed Rate Hike and Late-Session Profit Booking

India accounts for 20% of global chip design workforce: Intel

More than 85,000 semiconductor skill sets generated in India, says Intel senior executive

Tata Sons board for Chandra's reappointment, moves to list co; Trusts may challenge decision

Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts, voted against Chandrasekaran's reappointment, but the resolution passed by a majority vote of the board

Jain Irrigation secures water pumping systems project of Rs 117.96 cr

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New US sanctions against Russia could hinder Ukraine peace deal: Kremlin

The warning comes after the US House passed a sanctions package targeting Russias energy and defence sectors and its shadow fleet

India firmly committed to Bhutan's progress: EAM Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu. He conveyed warm greetings from Prime Mini

MOIL scouts for new manganese mines in India, overseas

Ferro Alloys industry faces challenges of raw material shortage, high cost, cutting carbon emissions

Fund Review: Kotak Bank Short Term Fund

Fund Review: Kotak Bank Short Term Fund

Big battle breaks out: Tata Trusts call reappointment of Chandrasekaran as chairman 'illegal'

Tata Trusts has declared N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as Tata Sons chairman illegal. The Trusts argue the board resolution is a legal nullity

Celebrating Modis Birthday: Rituals and Festivities in Varanasi

Prime Minister Modis 76th birthday was celebrated in Varanasi with rituals, prayers, and a grand display of devotion by local supporters. Celebra

How Much Monthly Pension Will You Get After 20 Years of Service Under New EPFO Rules

Canada will decide on its own partnerships, Mark Carney says

Canada will decide its own international agreements and partnerships. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated this in Strasbourg on Thursday. He respon

China opposes US sanctions bill, says will not accept long-arm jurisdiction

China on Thursday rejected the US long-arm jurisdiction to impose tariffs on purchases of Russian oil and gas, saying its normal trade and econom

Three held for selling same land to multiple buyers in Nanded

The accused allegedly showed the victim forged documents claiming ownership of an agricultural plot at Mendhla Khurd in Ardhapur tehsil and later

Nestle completes 50 yrs of partnership with PTC Group

The scale of PTC Groups journey is reflected in its cumulative business operations exceeding $1 billion

US Senator Warns India, China Over Russian Oil Purchases, Urges Them To Find Other Suppliers

India defends energy security as Washington gains power to impose tariffs on major Russian oil buyer.

Boys body found, search on for father, uncle who swept away in Galeru-Nagari canal

Eight-year-old Aarush lost his balance while playing at Ramapuram village in Owk mandal and the two men went in after him; the canal was carrying

Meet Zhang Yiming, the TikTok founder who is now Asia's richest person

Asia's richest list has seen a major reshuffle. Zhang Yiming, founder of ByteDance, the parent company of the popular short-video platforms Douyi

10 Major Takeaways as Central Bank Hikes Interest Rates by 25 Bps for the First Time Since 2023

Equities Drop 2.1% Amid 'Risk-Off' Mode While Commodities and Safe Havens Shine

Godrej Wealth plans mutual fund business, targets 1 lakh crore AUM by 2031

The wealth management arm of Godrej Industries Group is expanding its offerings, targeting affluent and HNI clients through a broader investment

Tata Trusts oppose Chandras return as Tata Sons' chairman, call it illegal

Tata Trusts have declared N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as Tata Sons chairman a legal nullity. Noel Tata, a Trusts nominee, voted against the

SBI CISO vacancy 2026: Check eligibility, salary and application date

SBI has invited online applications from Indian citizens for engagement as Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on a contractual basis

Noel Tata opposes Chandra's reappointment, calls decision 'premature'

The Tata Sons board approved a five-year extension for Chandrasekaran at the board meeting. The decision was taken despite Noel Tata's opposition

Bengaluru: Car carrying abducted woman crashes into 20 vehicles

Bengaluru: A speeding vehicle crashed into more than 20 vehicles, injuring six people in Bengaluru on Wednesday night, September 16, while attemp

'The page has turned': Noel Tata opposes N Chandrasekarans reappointment as Tata Sons chair

Noel Tata opposed N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as Tata Sons chairman. He argued the decision to step down was already accepted by shareholder

Make sure you know what the rates are before taking a personal loan

A personal loan can come in handy when you need quick liquidity, but tends to carry higher interest rates

PM Modi Inaugurates Semicon India 2026, Positioning India as a Global Chip Hub

Asian Games 2026: Full schedule, venue, events and more

It will be the 20th edition of the Games and the third time Japan has hosted the event, following Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994

India summons Pakistani Charge d'Affaires after naval vessels collide in Arabian Sea

India termed the incident unacceptable and unprofessional and cited the 1991 India-Pakistan agreement requiring naval vessels to maintain a minim

Aditya Rikhari and Sanju Rathod Set to Shine in Season 4 of Spotlight

Aditya Rikhari and Sanju Rathod join Spotlight Season 4, showcasing diverse music and collaborations from emerging artists across India. Aditya R

CGHS expands coverage: Now these relations will also be covered in Central govt Helath Scheme

The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has expanded eligibility to adopted sisters of beneficiaries, while revised rules allow married depen

AI may be the buzzword, but Indian home buyers still want value: Report

Amazon India's latest Best in Tech Survey shows that Indian consumers are increasingly choosing home technology based on practical benefits such

Cigarettes Get Costlier: ITC Hikes Gold Flake, Classic Connect Prices Here's What Smokers Will Pay

ITC has raised prices of select cigarette brands, including Classic Connect and Gold Flake Super Star. Classic Connect's 20-cigarette pack now co

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missile, drone barrage injures 16 in Kyiv

The Kyiv City Military Administration said the attacks were recorded at more than 10 locations. A 10-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy were amo

SC Tells RBI To Enforce Loan Recovery Rules, Says Default Doesn

Supreme Court says loan defaults cannot justify forceful vehicle seizures, directing RBI to enforce safeguards.

BEE chief calls for speedy adoption of energy efficiency measures by MSMEs

Energy efficiency not to be seen as compliance requirement, but as pathway to global competitiveness, says BEE chief Krushna Chandra Panigrahy

Indian students heading to UK can now activate a UK mobile number before departure, says Unlimit Mobile

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 17: With the UK's September 2026 - 2027 intake under way, Unlimit Mobile - the international connectivit

Navratna Stock Surge: RailTel Shares Rally 5% Following Major 63.15 Crore Prasar Bharati Order

'Indian side has made clear...': MEA as Russia sanctions bill threatening 100% tariff clears US House

The US House of Representatives passed a Russia sanctions bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countri

How smart home is becoming interface between AI agents and physical world

Google, Amazon, Samsung and Apple are connecting AI agents with smart home devices, making home platforms an increasingly important interface bet

Vaishnaw says 'targeting at least 200 startups' for chip design, unveils 6-pillar SEMICON 2.0 plan

Vaishnaw says 'targeting at least 200 startups' for chip design, unveils 6-pillar SEMICON 2.0 plan

People of Purpose: How Smitha Shetty

Smitha Shetty is using lessons from finance to strengthen education, aftercare and independent living for children leaving institutional care.

Tata Sons Board Supports N. Chandrasekaran for Next Five-Year Term

Tata Sons board endorses N. Chandrasekaran for another five years and approves the companys listing, despite some opposition. Tata Sons Board Sup

SC asks CBSE to consider deferring three-language policy from 2027

The suggestion came during a hearing on the policy, with CBSE agreeing to consider the proposal and submit a fresh note

World leaders falling sick after BRICS? MEA labels malicious posts as fake

The ministry specifically flagged unverified claims about Chinese President Xi Jinping's health as fake and misleading. South African President C

HAL to hand over Tejas twin-seater trainers, HTT-40 and Dhruv-NG helicopters on September 18

While India continues modernising its air fleet amid focus to make the defence sector 'atmanirbhar' (self-reliant), the Defence Ministry said on

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launches 'Bharat Vann' project at Lodhi Colony in Delhi

Barometers trade sideways; Nifty ends above 23,250

The Feds indication of another rate hike in 2026 kept investors cautious, particularly across rate-sensitive and foreign-portfolio-investment-dri

Puravankara secures redevelopment project in Goregaon West worth Rs 2,600 crore

Puravankara said that it has secured redevelopment rights for three residential societies in Bangur Nagar, Goregaon West, Mumbai.

Neem Karoli Baba film, Hanuman Ansh becomes 3rd highest 2026 Hindi grosser

Neem Karoli Baba film, Hanuman Ansh box office made on a reported budget of under 2 crore has crossed the 300 crore mark, delivering more than 15

Vijay Deverakonda Co-Launches Unhype, a Skincare Brand Focused on Effective, Science-Backed Solutions

European Union lawmakers gave a standing ovation after she made the proposal and then walked over to embrace Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney,

China stocks slip as investors turn cautious ahead of US-China talks

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng this weekend for final preparations ahead of the September

Kerala State Womens Commission raises concerns on safety of elderly women

Kerala State Womens Commission chairperson P. Sathidevi says elderly women are often being abandoned by their families after receiving their shar

Treating the heart without open-heart surgery: Manipal Hospital Dhakuria performs MitraClip on an 80-year-old woman

Treating the heart without open-heart surgery: Manipal Hospital Dhakuria performs MitraClip on an 80-year-old woman

Tata Sons Reappoints N Chandrasekaran For Fresh 5-Year Term: Report

N Chandrasekaran has reportedly been reappointed as executive chairman of Tata Sons for another five-year term, reversing his decision last month

Quote of the day by Dwight D. Eisenhower, 'Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it' offers inspiring message on motivation, voluntary commitment, trust, purpose, effective leadership

Quote of the day by Dwight D. Eisenhower offers motivation as an essential part of meaningful leadership. His message does not suggest that rules

Nibav Home Lifts Customer Success Cases Highlight a New Standard in Home Mobility

European Union lawmakers gave a standing ovation after she made the proposal and then walked over to embrace Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney,

Indian Stock Market Closes Mixed as Sensex Dips Slightly While Nifty Gains

The Indian stock market showed mixed results, with Sensex declining slightly and Nifty recording a modest gain amid global economic concerns. Ind

Tata Sons to go public: A look at years of legal and regulatory hurdles

Tata Sons' board has cleared a listing plan after years of legal and regulatory hurdles. Here's a look at the key events that shaped the Tata gro

Fortis moves Supreme Court against Delhi High Court order

Andhra saw the El Nio drought coming in February, farmers still lost 20,000 an acre: Jagan

YSRCP president alleges farmers lost 15,000 to 20,000 an acre, drought mandals were not declared and Srisailam water went to power generation ins

Noida vs Gurugram: How corporate expansion and infrastructure are splitting NCR, check details

Delhi NCR is entering a phase in which its two most closely watched real estate markets, Noida and Gurugram, are increasingly being shaped by dis