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Labout Dept. asserts that night-shift safeguards for women employees is covered under OSH Rules

Following an outcry from KITU, the Karnataka Labour Department has clarified that the safety conditions relating to women employees that were ear

Lessons from Indias smallholder farmers

India is an important voice in the Global Souths rural development conversation

MMC, Rotary Club provide five pink autos to women

IIT Palakkad researchers develop sensors for faster heparin monitoring

Accurate dosing of heparin, an anticoagulant used in cardiac surgery, dialysis etc., is important because too little of it can lead to clotting,

Winners of Maya Kannan Janmashtami Contest 2026 felicitated

Bring UCC to Parliament if you have numbers: CM

Says national legislation cannot be decided by individual States Srinagar, Sep 15:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday asked the Bharatiya Jan

Rain, thundershowers likely in J

Jammu Tawi, Sep 15:Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally cloudy weather with brief spells of rain, thundershowers and gusty winds at m

9 drone intrusions reported along IB in 2025-26: Report

Jammu Tawi, Sep 15:Annual report of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed that at least nine incidents of drone intrusions were reported alo

Man accused in murder case hacked to death

The police suspect that the killing could have been the result of a previous enmity

4 booked for replacing gold jewellery with fake ornaments in bank locker

The suspects allegedly replaced the gold jewellery pledged by customers with imitation ornaments at a Punjab National Bank branch in Kilpauk, cau

Police detain MLA Mehraj, produce him before Court

Jammu Tawi, Sep 15:Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Jammu and Kashmir president and Doda MLA Mehraj Malik was detained by Doda Police on Tuesday and produce

15,933 dengue cases, nine deaths in T.N. so far this year, says Health Minister

Tanker hit by projectile near Strait of Hormuz was operating in dark mode

Photos of the ship from September 13 indicate that the engine room was attacked and damaged by the projectile; the tanker had 25 crew members on

Tambaram Corporation Commissioner put on compulsory wait after tender violation

Man held for damaging temple idols in Tirupattur

The CCTV camera footage showed him entering the temple and hastily leaving the premises

Man electrocuted, nine others injured in Ranipet

The deceased was a resident of Arumbakkam village

Army GOC reviews security, counter-terrorism ops

Jammu Tawi: General Officer Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps Lieutenant General P K Mishra on Tuesday visited operational locations in the

Udhayanidhi condemns TVK-led govt. over attempt to paralyse High Level Committee on Union-State Relations

The Committee was constituted during the previous M.K. Stalin-led DMK govt.; the LoP in T.N. Assembly claimed that the present govt. has created

88 dead, 1,000 injured in 699 accidents in 4 districts of Jammu this year; over 8,000 riders fined

Jammu Tawi: With 88 people killed and over 1,000 injured in road accidents across Kathua, Samba, Rajouri and Poonch during the first seven months

DGP CV Anand Felicitates Police Shooters For Bagging 15 Medals In Two Meets

In the XII Telangana Shooting Championship, held at the HCU-SATG shooting range, Gachibowli, the police contingent won 11 medals four gold, three

RailOne App gains popularity, unreserved ticket bookings rise in Jammu

Jammu Tawi: The RailOne app developed by Indian Railways is gaining popularity among passengers in Jammu division, with a significant rise in the

AIUDF Names Badaruddin Ajmal as Candidate for Nagaon By-Election, Setting Stage for Triangular Contest

The AIUDF has announced Badaruddin Ajmal as its candidate for the Nagaon by-election, intensifying the competition with BJP and Congress. AIUDF N

Helipad, waiting lounge to come up in Poonch

Jammu Tawi: A helipad and waiting lounge will be built at Qasab village in Mendhar sector of Poonch district, with Jal Shakti Minister Javed Ahme

Hyderabad: Cybercrimes Against Children Double in Telangana

Telangana registered 72 cybercrimes against children in 2024, twice the 36 recorded in 2023.

BRICS Emerges as a Voice for the Global South, Says Former Diplomat Sudhir T. Deore

Former diplomat Sudhir T. Deore highlights BRICS as a platform for the Global South, emphasizing its growing influence and unity. BRICS Emerges a

Introduction of MDR on large value transactions to strengthen UPI's long-term sustainability: RBI

RBI further said a fair and appropriate distribution of MDR across ecosystem participants will support continued investment in technology, infras

Liquor Traders Move HC Against Differential Renewal Fee for Toddy Tappers

The petitioners contended that the differential fee structure was discriminatory and sought the courts intervention.

El Nio effect: Kharif crops, winter sowing face stress as drought hits 53% of India

El Nio effect: El Nio has left more than 50% of India grappling with drought conditions, severely affecting kharif crops currently in the fields.

Kolkata Police Volunteers to Wear Saffron Uniforms During Durga Puja

Kolkata Police volunteers will don saffron uniforms during Durga Puja to enhance visibility and comfort while ensuring public safety. Kolkata Pol

Kishan Reddy Accuses Congress, BRS of Suppressing Liberation Day

At a separate event, former Governors Bandaru Dattatreya and Ch. Vidyasagar Rao, Malkajgiri MP Etala Rajender, BJP spokesperson P.L. Srinivas and

35 yrs of liberalisation: Tax system makes progress, but reforms unfinished

India's tax system has come a long way since 1991, but simplifying GST, clearing tax disputes and improving taxpayer services remain key prioriti

Rajnath Singh: Cos investing in emerging tech today will be leaders of tomorrow

Defence minister Rajnath Singh encouraged companies to invest in new technologies. He highlighted that technological leadership secures strategic

Six States, UT sign Kishau multipurpose project agreement; CM Sukhu hails major victory for Himachal

The project will come up on the Tons river along the Uttarakhand-Himachal Pradesh border

Meet the young inventors aged 6 to 18 who turned unusual ideas into real toy and game prototypes and competed for industry recognition at the 2025 Young Inventor Challenge

The 2025 Young Inventor Challenge celebrated creativity and innovation among young creators ages 6 to 18. Held during the Chicago Toy & Game Fair

Powerful Motivational Quote of the day by Matthew McConaughey: Life is a verb. We never get to... Inspiring life lessons from the Oscar-winning actor on self-doubt, struggle, acceptance, resilience, failure, personal growth and finding the next right thing

Quote of the day by Matthew McConaughey: Matthew McConaugheys quote, Life is a verb, point to a simple truth: we are never finished becoming who

Hyderabad: Raghunandan Rao Seeks White Paper on Assigned Land

The BJP MP demanded a probe by a High Court judge into alleged irregularities in the Dharani and Bhu Bharati land records.

US seeks details of India's rice stocks used for Ethanol output

The United States has sought details from India on the use of rice for ethanol production. Washington has alleged that Indias rice stocks exceed

Nitish Reddy Shines as India Secures T20 Series Victory Against Afghanistan

Nitish Reddy takes 3 wickets, earning Player of the Match as India beats Afghanistan in T20 series, showcasing his comeback from injury. Nitish R

Dr P. Srihari Appointed RCI Director In Hyderabad

After joining DRDL Hyderabad, he worked on interceptor missile systems, including the divert and attitude control system.

In 1908, a cowboy checking flood damage spotted giant bones in a New Mexico arroyo; the site later helped overturn accepted ideas about Americas earliest inhabitants

George McJunkins remarkable discovery of ancient bison bones and spear points in New Mexico provided compelling evidence for the existence of ear

Election Commission yet to decide on TMC symbol dispute as West Bengal bypoll nominations close today

The Election Commission of India has not yet decided on the Trinamool Congress symbol row. Nominations for the West Bengal bypolls close today, S

Bill Gates $132 million Xanadu 2.0 was meant to use rare old-growth timber, but a tiny owl changed his mansion plans and led him to use reclaimed wood instead

Bill Gates $132 million Xanadu 2.0 was originally planned with high-quality old-growth timber, but concerns over the threatened northern spotted

Omar praises Indias foreign policy over Brics mention of Pahalgam, slams Centre on UCC

Jammu and Kashmir' chief minister Omar Abdullah commended Indias diplomatic achievements at the recent Brics summit. He highlighted the group's u

5 states & Delhi sign Kishau Project on Tons river, a Yamuna tributary

Six states signed the Kishau Multipurpose Project agreement on Tuesday. The Union government will cover ninety percent of the project's financial

Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Delhi HC seeks report from RML hospital on hotel owners health

Bharat Kumar Kuthati Appointed as High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago

Bharat Kumar Kuthati has been appointed as Indias next High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, enhancing diplomatic relations. Bharat Kumar Kut

Bag With Explosives Found in APSRTC Bus

A preliminary inquiry indicated that the bags may have been mixed up as they were of the same size and colour and had been placed next to each ot

Rescued baby orangutans get health check-up after one develops fever

The orangutans, generally found in the wild in Borneo and Sumatra, were rescued from a forest in Odisha's Balasore district on September 8, trigg

Asian Games Hockey: PR Sreejesh backs Indian men's team to retain gold medal

India, who won bronze at the Paris Olympics, will have a chance to qualify for the 2028 Games by winning the Asian Games title, but Sreejesh beli

Badruddin Ajmal to contest Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll on October 6, eyes Lok Sabha return after 2024 defeat

Badruddin Ajmal is set to run in the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election scheduled for October 6. After experiencing a prior electoral loss, he is hopef

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J&K Police bust LeT module; 3 held with IED

US Congressman names India, China in Russia Sanctions Bill

US lawmakers are considering tariffs on Russia's oil trading partners, including India. One amendment proposes 100% tariffs on countries like Ind

Afghanistans Captain Reflects on T20 Series Loss to India

Afghanistans captain Ibrahim Zadran discusses the teams shortcomings after a T20 series defeat against India, emphasizing the need for improvemen

ED to fast-track 10 big PMLA cases in each region

The Enforcement Directorate aims to expedite money-laundering trials within eight months. Zonal offices will identify key cases for accelerated p

CPI alleges vote deletions in A.P. SIR

No alliance with BJP ahead of 2028 assembly polls, says KT Rama Rao

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has officially stated it will not ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while expressing support for a del

Genuine Concerns Over Artificial Intelligence Should Be Heeded

Bring in regulation to curb uncertainly about our future in AI Age By Anjan Roy Theres nothing artificial about the concern over what devastatio

Goods exports up 26% in August, trade deficit eases: Engineering, petroleum products, chemicals and textiles lead shipments; US remains top market

Indias goods exports surged in August, driven by robust global demand, while the trade deficit narrowed to a five-month low as imports declined.

Saudi cancels some oil cargoes after pipeline hit, Poland seeks alternative

Supply disruption supported oil prices, with Brent oil futures trading near $108 a barrel and cargo prices in Europe's physical market even highe

Slain CM aide's mother Hasirani Rath is BJP's Nandigram face for West Bengal bypoll

Hasirani Rath, mother of a slain former aide, is the BJP candidate for Nandigram. She aims for a victory margin exceeding one lakh votes in the u

WTO cites India-EFTA trade deal as unilateral mechanism to achieve market access outcome

Trade agreements beyond the multilateral trading system can also offer examples whereby unilateral enforcement mechanisms have been tailored to t

Telangana HC Directs States Response on Residential School Teaching

PIL challenges supervised study hours and deployment of teachers for hostel duties

Yashwant Sinha Criticizes Center Over Uniform Civil Code Ahead of 2029 Elections

Former Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha accuses the BJP of inciting communal tensions with the Uniform Civil Code ahead of the 2029 elections. Yas

Boosting Soil Microbes through Natural Farming

Dr. Parveen Kumar* Today marks the anniversary of a historic letter sent by Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek to the Royal Society of Londo

Engineers Day observed at Andhra University

WTITC, Sharjah Government Sign Technology Partnership

WTITC and Sharjah's SRTIP sign an MoU to connect Sharjah's research ecosystem with the global Telugu tech community for innovation and growth.

UPI charges explained: Who pays, who doesnt and what it means for you | FAQs

After nearly six years of fully free UPI payments, a new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will apply to certain transactions from October 15 , after

Melbourne student Angus Liddell wins Young Citizen of the Year after $10K fundraiser

18-yr-old Agniveer aspirant collapses after endurance run, dies

ET Under 40 2026: As AI races ahead, leaders urged to put purpose above success

Sivakumar Sundaram highlighted the importance of collective purpose at The Economic Times awards, urging awardees to utilize recognition as a fou

WAPL to Identify Women's Cricket Talent

AP Women's Commission chief Dr Rayapati Sailaja launches WAPL teaser, aiming to spot women cricket talent from grassroots and rural areas.

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we...Know the meaning, life lesson and why it matters today

Nelson Mandela's wisdom teaches us the importance of resilience in the face of adversity. He championed the fight against apartheid and racial op

GVMC wards now officially increased to 120

The State government has issued the final Gazette notification completing the delimitation process and increasing the number of GVMC wards from 9

ET Under 40 2026: How technology is creating younger leaders

The rise of technology is paving the way for younger Indians to step into leadership roles much earlier. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw predicts that the no

Odisha govt rejects Dara Singh's plea for release from jail in Graham Staines, sons' murder case

Odisha government rejected Dara Singh's plea for early release from prison. He is serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of Graham Staines a

Nato jets shoot down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus

The drone was intercepted five kilometers from a hydroelectric power plant near Pratkunai in central Lithuania

RBIs MDR Implementation to Enhance Sustainability of Indias Digital Payment Ecosystem

RBIs new MDR policy for UPI transactions aims to strengthen Indias digital payment ecosystem while keeping transactions free for users. RBIs MDR

Two Held For Alleged Encroachment Of Govt Land In Adilabad

Police seized fake land documents and registration papers from the accused.

Indian teams defence needs to display more coordination: Sreejesh

While the Asian Games come with Olympic qualification on the line, the legendary goalkeeper believes bigger pressures loom in the Qualifier pathw

10-year US Treasury yield rises to highest since 2007 as Fed looms

The yield on the global bond benchmark rose as much as five basis points to 5.04% on Tuesday, surpassing a peak from 2023 to hit the highest sinc

RBIs MDR Implementation to Enhance Indias Digital Payment Ecosystem

The RBI announces MDR on high-value UPI transactions to boost Indias digital payment ecosystem while keeping many transactions free for users. RB

Lokesh Visit to Nellore District Today

Minister N. Lokesh to visit Nellore on Sept 16, inaugurating renovated schools, unveiling NTR's statue and meeting party workers

12 yrs of sacrifices & locked login: Wife's LinkedIn post on Oracle layoffs

He worked through Holi and Diwali, birthdays and anniversaries, stayed on call during vacations and even logged in from a hospital while his wife

Businesses divided on UPI MDR; retailers wary, quick commerce unfazed

Distributors flag concerns over the new UPI merchant charges, while quick-commerce firms expect limited impact as most transactions remain below

Weekly Chinese Horoscope till September 20: The week starts rough, but every animal sign could see why they will be facing obstacles

The interesting part of this Weekly Chinese Horoscope is the contrast between its beginning and ending. Monday's Destruction Day asks what needs

US Fury so 'Epic', it resulted in ammunition shortage

The US has massive amounts of 'munitions,' especially of certain types, Trump posted on social media on August 6. In another post September 9, Tr

Telangana: DGP To Propose CM To Promote 37 DSP Rank Officers As SP

After meeting him, the officers of the Warangal zone had stated that they would withdraw their cases: : DGP C.V. Anand

US energy chief says Saudi's oil pipeline should be back online within days

The 1,200-km (745-mile) East-West Pipeline running across the Arabian Peninsula has served as the main route for global supplies of Middle Easter

Nepal flash floods death toll reaches 1,399

The joint command of security personnel is continuing its search and rescue operations, with the number of missing people estimated to be 5,170