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Trump calls Canada joining EU a 'hostile act', threatens more tariffs on Europe

US President Donald Trump warned that the European Union could face heavier tariffs if Canadas proposed associate membership is intended to harm

Amber Glenn dated a two-time Olympic gold medalist 10 years ago; heres what we know about her relationship status now

As of 2026, Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn is single, having previously shared a romance with fellow skater Nathan Chen during their teenage y

India-US Army joint military exercise; M777 deployment demo, shoot & scoot drills in Rajasthan

NASA spacecraft discovers giant new crater on Moon that went undetected for nearly two years

Scientists have identified a massive new impact crater on the Moon that was created by a powerful space-rock strike in 2024, marking the largest

West Bengal CM and State BJP president speak in different voices on minority voters

CM Suvendu Adhikari has called the Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls a test for minority voters on whether they want to support the State govt or n

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Allied Blenders and Distillers (647.60) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook for Allied Blenders and Distillers is bullish. The stock is moving up after forming a st

US Congress passes bill to impose sanctions on Russia: Will India will face 100% tariffs?

In a significant development, the US Congress on Thursday passed the sweeping sanctions bill which authorise President Donald Trump to impose san

US-contracted vessel hit by Iran with American personnel on board near Strait of Hormuz: Report

Iranian drones and a missile targeted a US-contracted vessel near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, according to US media reports. The atta

Good El Nino? How a bad monsoon left city drenched

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Football on table, wrestling without groundwork: Unusual sports India will play at Asiad

The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games will introduce Indian spectators to a range of unique sports, such as teqball, kurash, soft tennis, sepak takra

Devotees gather for historic consecration of Meenakshi temple in Madurai

Minister Nirmal Kumar expresses pride in elaborate arrangements for the temple consecration ceremony

Mumbai Police seek clarification from Manoj Jarange over 'contradictory' statements on proposed protest

The move comes after the police repeatedly denied permission to Jarange for staging a demonstration at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.

Morning Digest: U.S. House passes Russia sanctions bill; India rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission; and more

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Government functionary questions Rahul's criticism of UPI charges, says Congress MPs in panel gave nod

Why is Rahul Gandhi opposing something his own MPs, including former finance minister P.Chidambaram and former minister in the UPA government Man

100% tariffs on India? US House passes bill authorising new duties on Russia oil buyers

The US House of Representatives has passed legislation authorising President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India, China and oth

No Ganesh Idol Immersion In Water Bodies From 2027: Tamil Nadu To Green Court

The assurance came during the hearing of a petition seeking directions to prevent Ganesh idol immersion in water bodies because of the environmen

Moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum discovered by NASA spacecraft

NASAs Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter identified the newly formed feature in archived images, revealing an unusually large event missed by telescope

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Trump calls Canada-EU plan a hostile act, threatens tariffs on Europe

The US President linked any response to the intentions of European leaders, while suggesting Washington could restrict trade in certain areas.

God-gifted talent: Rashid Khan on Sooryavanshis skill rarely seen at 15 | Exclusive

Rashid Khan believes Afghanistan needs to find solutions in the powerplay, while India's fearless young batters have caught his eye. The Afghanis

Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple kumbabishekam begins

The priests are expected to perform the ceremony at the scheduled time between 7.40 a.m. and 8.10 a.m

Trump criticises Fed chief Kevin Warsh after US interest rate hike

The latest clash follows a quarter-point increase, with policymakers pointing to persistent inflation while the White House has pushed for lower

Zelensky's Former TV Studio Warehouse Destroyed In Russian Strike

The studio has produced some of Ukraine's most popular television shows including a comedy series about a fictional president that propelled Zele

Asian Champions Trophy: Pakistan requests AHF to shift its matches from India

Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh rejected the request, saying there won't be any change in venue for the tournament to be held in

Gangster Granted Custody Parole for Daughters Birth Ceremony

Gangster Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi receives 7-hour custody parole to attend religious ceremonies for his twin daughters born via IVF. Gangster G

SC pulls up govt for 'denying' disabled soldiers their benefits

Quote of the day by Peter Max, 'Get into your own creativity. Sketch and paint with different mediums and follow your heart' offers timeless powerful philosophy of creativity, experimentation, self-expression, life lessons

Peter Max's quote feels especially relevant: instead of trying to reproduce somebody elses vision, pick up a pencil, brush or whatever creative t

SPF move raises pay questions for teachers

SHILLONG, Sep 16: The Meghalaya governments decision to allow vacancies carrying the State Pay Scale to be filled through the Structured Pay Fram

Teachers seek fixes to gaps in pay framework

SHILLONG, Sep 16: The Meghalaya Unified Teachers Association (MUTA) has urged the state government to address critical gaps in the service condit

U.K. PM Burnham and Canadas Carney discuss AI challenges, stress cooperation on online safety

Both leaders had earlier met in northern England, where they discussed opportunities for defence industrial cooperation

Hek appeals for minority benefits for indigenous faiths people

SHILLONG, Sep 16: Senior BJP leader and Pynthorumkhrah MLA AL Hek has written to the Minority Commission seeking recognition and welfare benefits

US House passes Russia sanctions bill targeting countries buying Russian oil

The legislation gives the US President wide discretion over penalties as Washington seeks to increase economic pressure on Russia

HC acquits man in POCSO case, quashes 10-yr jail term

SHILLONG, Sep 16: The High Court of Meghalaya on Wednesday allowed an appeal filed by Emanuel Marwein and set aside his conviction and sentence i

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EQT Group plans to invest $50 billion in India by 2030: Jean Eric Salata, Chairman

The biggest bottleneck today in AI adoption is not technology but business workflows and process implementation. This is where we see tremendous

Travis Kelce Drops Possible Taylor Swift Next Music Hint

Travis Kelce's green shirt at the Chiefs season opener has Swifties speculating about a possible Taylor Swift album clue as her debut record near

Factbox: AI Rivalry Hangs Over Trump-Xi Talks

Washington and Beijing view advances in AI as critical to their economic and military competitiveness, but they remain at odds over access to adv

Man gets 25-yr RI for raping minor in EJH

SHILLONG, Sep 16: The Special Court (POCSO) in East Jaintia Hills has sentenced a man to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor gir

HSPDP claims RDA is intact

SHILLONG, Sep 16: Despite deciding not to back the UDP candidate in the upcoming Shillong parliamentary bye-election, the HSPDP has maintained th

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Competition The Zenith Jubelieth Club, Laban, will organise the 27th All Shillong Dr. M.M. Das Memorial Inter-College/Higher Secondary School Deb

J&K MLAs decry 18% representation to Kashmir valley in UT officers list

J&K CM Omar Abdullah distributed appointment orders to 55 newly selected candidates of the Combined Competitive Examination entering the Jammu &

Jharkhand Congress takes out protest march demanding separate OBC column in Census 2027

A 10-member Congress delegation submit memorandum to Governor; assert that obtaining accurate population data for the OBC community would strengt

Life lessons quote of the day by W. Clement Stone, 'Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star' offers powerful timeless advice, wisdom on ambitious goals, resilience, purposeful action, finding value in setbacks

Quote of the day by W. Clement Stone remains compelling because it gives ambition a hopeful dimension without pretending that every attempt will

Aggrieved party can seek deletion of court clips on socials: SC

Had Earlier Banned Uploads Without Approval From SC Or HCs

Florida firm recalls 2 sexual enhancement supplements sold by Amazon, Walmart

The reason has to do with the active ingredients in Cialis and Viagra.

US Drops Venezuela From Drug List, May Remove Colombia: Trump

Donald Trump said that Venezuela should no longer be designated as having failed demonstrably to fulfill its drug control commitments.

In 1993, Michael Jackson and two collaborators patented shoes for an impossible-looking lean; the secret was hidden beneath their heels

Story of Michael Jackson's patented anti-gravity shoes remains one of the most intriguing pieces of music and performance technology from the 199

Man sentenced to prison in metro-east dog torture, cruelty case

The sentencing hearing was Tuesday.

US Congress Passes Russia Sanctions Bill, India, China Face 100% Tariffs

The Republican-led House of Representatives passed the package by 262-159, giving a final congressional green light to the most substantial US le

Ten Convicted in Chhattisgarhs Jhiram Valley Attack Sentenced to Death

A special NIA court in Jagdalpur sentences ten members of CPI (Maoist) to death for their role in the Jhiram Valley attack. Ten Convicted in Chha

Newlywed Couple Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in Tumakuru, Karnataka

A newlywed couple tragically lost their lives in a hit-and-run incident near Tumakuru, Karnataka. The police are investigating the accident. Newl

BJP MPs raise concerns over slow pace of infrastructure projects in Odisha

Nabrangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, Bolangir MP Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo and Kantabanji MLA Laxman Bags letters is said to put the Mohan Charan Majh

Maharashtra Minister Urges Maratha Activist to Cancel March During Ganesh Festival

Maharashtras Ashish Shelar calls for dialogue and urges cancellation of planned march during Ganesh Festival to avoid disruptions. Maharashtra Mi

Modinomics transformed India: Rajnath Singh in Kolkata

To celebrate the birth anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party will conduct a one month public outreach starting

Minor Fees on UPI Transactions Could Boost Digital Payment Self-Reliance, Says Ashok Kumar Lahiri

Ashok Kumar Lahiri suggests small fees on UPI transactions may enhance Indias digital payment systems self-reliance. Minor Fees on UPI Transactio

Telangana officials seize 50kg rotten meat in Hyderabad biryani raid

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Nirmala Sitharaman Calls for In-Depth Study of Digital Economy Taxation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes the need for careful analysis of digital economy taxations global implications. Nirmala Sitharaman

U.S. troops must prepare to fight around the moon: Trump's top military adviser

Separately, the head of the Space Force's Combat Forces Command said our potential adversaries such as the PRC are actively pursuing activities i

Kerala Assembly Showcases Innovative Governance at Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town

Keralas Speaker highlights innovative governance and inclusivity initiatives at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town. Kerala As

Prime Minister Modi Calls on Global CEOs to Join Indias Semiconductor Development

Prime Minister Modi urged global CEOs to engage in Indias semiconductor sector during a recent roundtable meeting in New Delhi. Prime Minister Mo

Saudi club Al-Taawon fined and ordered to play behind closed doors after Diogo Jota fan taunts

Al-Taawon was fined 100,000 Saudi Riyals (around $26,700) and ordered to play its next two home games without fans

In 2023, researchers tested a Vancouver rain garden against a tire-derived toxin; it kept more than 90% from passing through into drainage

A Vancouver bioretention cell showed a 95% reduction in 6PPD-quinone mass. Researchers found bioretention cells offer a 10-fold reduction in this

Child abuse content row: Meta admits lapses, govt questions its 'safe harbour' status

India Aims for Clean Sweep Against Afghanistan in T20 Series

Rajeev Shukla expresses confidence in Indias ability to win the third T20 match against Afghanistan, securing a clean sweep in the series. India

China, Japan, South Korea, and Iran Advance to Asian Games Basketball Semifinals

China, Japan, South Korea, and Iran secure spots in the semifinals of the Asian Games basketball tournament after thrilling quarterfinal victorie

Death Certificate Issued for Gangster Vikas Dubey After Six Years, Wife Appeals to High Court

After six years, Vikas Dubeys death certificate is finally issued following a legal appeal by his wife to correct errors in documentation. Death

Anti-Pollution Crackdown Intensifies Across NCR, 150 Inspections In 15 Days

Over the 15-day period, CAQM's Flying Squads conducted as many as 150 targeted inspections across industrial units, construction sites, and power

'Spider-Man' beats 'Star Wars' to become highest-grossing film in North America

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has now become the highest-grossing film domestically. It surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens' long-standing box off

Trump lauds India's crackdown on poppy farming; lists 23 major drug transit nations

He urged China to take stronger action to stem the flow of precursor chemicals used to produce fentanyl, methamphetamine and other synthetic drug

Lancashire Women to Bid Farewell to Seven Players, Including Key Stars Kate Cross and Fee Morris

Lancashire Women confirm the departure of seven players, including stars Kate Cross and Fee Morris, after the 2026 season. Lancashire Women to Bi

Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people with many more missing

Only one privately owned forklift is available for the rescue efforts, complicating the search for survivors, an official said

Three Foreign Nationals Arrested with Cocaine Worth

In a major drug bust, Faridabad police arrested three foreign nationals with cocaine valued at 15 crore, uncovering a significant trafficking net

Revanth Praises Nizams Land Administration

Revanth Reddy said lakes, irrigation projects and educational institutions such as Osmania University were among the initiatives undertaken durin

At board meet, Noel to push to keep Tata Sons private

Mumbais Solid Waste Management Project Reaches 60% Completion, Set to Transform Waste Disposal in Three Cities

A major solid waste management project in Mumbai is 60% complete, promising modern waste solutions for Ambernath, Kalyan-Badlapur, and Ulhasnagar

Veteran Actor Anant Nag to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Leaders Extend Congratulations

Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024, receiving accolades from prominent leaders. Veteran Actor Anant Nag

Motivational Quote of the Day by Zack Snyder: Maybe music is the vehicle that transports us to that other world Timeless life lessons on imagination, emotion, and the enchanting effect of music

Motivational Quote of the Day by Zack Snyder: Zack Snyders quote about music being a vehicle that transports us to another world explores the ext

SC Tells RBI To Rein In Forcible Vehicle Seizures

The direction came in a judgment ordering Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd to close the loan accounts of a truck owner and refund

Celebrating the Legacy of M.F. Husain: The Painter Who Walked Barefoot in Tribute

M.F. Husains unique artistic journey and his poignant tribute to poet Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh are explored in this retrospective on his life. Ce

Indian couple win payout after suing UK home office for 'unlawful' immigration detention

Rajasthan achieves plantation target ahead of schedule

Under the Aravali Green Development Project, 250 crore has been invested in 19 districts for soil development and plantation efforts

Noise wants to help everyday people become paid content creators

Marketing platform Noise is on a mission to help anyone with a smart phone make money from their content.

Remembering Lalgudi Jayaraman: A Violin Virtuoso Who Redefined Carnatic Music

Lalgudi Jayaraman, a violin master, transformed Carnatic music and inspired many during his lifetime. Remembering Lalgudi Jayaraman: A Violin Vir

Govt. cuts windfall tax on export of petrol, diesel and ATF

The duty on diesel exports has been cut to 20 per litre from 25 earlier. The levy on export of petrol been cut to 0.5 per litre from 1.5 earlier

J&K cop accused of sexually exploiting constable gets bail from HC

Education Should Focus on Humanity, Not Just Careers: Mohan Bhagwat

Mohan Bhagwat emphasizes the need for education to foster humanity and national identity at a recent dialogue event in New Delhi. Education Shoul

NCTE To Review Teacher Eligibility Test

The representatives told officials that serving teachers across the country were anxious about the requirement to clear TET by August 31, 2028, f

Dont trust Centre unless its a written deal, J&K CM Omar Abdullah tells Ladakhi delegation

In 2018, Matt Holliday paid $3M for Oklahoma land; his 62-acre estate now asks $9.8M

Apple Farming Boosts Income for Villagers in Sichuan Province, China

Apple cultivation in Sichuans mountains is transforming local farmers incomes through innovative agricultural practices. Apple Farming Boosts Inc