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Property boom beyond metros: 11 cities see 63% price rise in five years

Residential prices in 11 emerging markets rose 63% in five years, compared with 42% in India's top eight cities, finds CII-Knight Frank report

South Korean President Calls for Lasting Peace on Korean Peninsula Amid Ongoing Tensions

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung advocates for a permanent peace agreement, urging renewed dialogue with North Korea and the U.S. South Korea

Vice President Radhakrishnan Visits Lalbaugcha Raja During Mumbai Tour

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited Lalbaugcha Raja and met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mu

Absconding accused in Sai Krishna alleged custodial death case surrenders before SIT

Suresh, named accused number four and described as a close associate of suspended Circle Inspector S.S.V.V. Nagaraju, gives himself up after mont

Bagalkot DHO suspended days after daughter caught in government job-PG course scam

Gurudatt Hegde, Commissioner, Health and Family Welfare Department, issued the order based on a preliminary inquiry report submitted by zilla pan

Home loan rates in Sep start at 7%: Top lenders and terms compared

Home loan rates vary by lender and loan size, with some banks offering different rates across borrowing slabs

iPhone 18 Pro goes on sale in India; buyers queue up at Apple Stores

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now on sale in India, and customers were among the first to get their hands on Apples latest smartpho

Woman Officer Accused of Diverting Food Grains Meant for Poor to Build Own Assets

The J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered two FIRs against former Baramulla Assistant Director Sheeba Inayat over alleged diversion and misap

WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around the BRICS Summit, Deepfakes and More

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of fake news we fact-checked this week!

Beauty shelves to training rooms: How collagen has found a place in sport

Collagen is generally consumed as peptides or powder, particularly by athletes returning from injury and those competing in sports that place gre

Indian envoy meets Bangladesh PM's advisor, discusses ways to deepen bilateral ties

The two sides discuss strengthening cooperation in multiple sectors, including education, health, sports, culture and tourism, besides expanding

Delhi Teen Gang-Rape Murder Case: 3 Minors Among 4 Held

Four persons, including three juveniles, have been apprehended in connection with the alleged gang-rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl in Delhi

For India's ecomm players, the new race is to deliver iPhones in minutes

Bigbasket delivered more than five iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max devices a minute after sales opened as quick-commerce firms expand beyond everyday e

Indian Womens Cricket Team Dominates Japan, Advances to Asian Games Semifinals

The Indian womens cricket team defeated Japan by 8 wickets, securing a spot in the semifinals against Bangladesh at the Asian Games. Indian Women

Strong possibility: Gautam Gambhir on Hardik Pandya, Nitish Reddy in playing XI

Pandya, who has not played any cricket since May due to a quadriceps injury, was not picked for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies a

Psychology says people who stand in queue for hours to buy an iPhone aren't necessarily Apple fans, they may be doing it for more than just the new phone

iPhone 18 queue Psychology: Why do people stand in long queues to buy a new iPhone when they can order it online? Psychology and consumer behavio

Chess Olympiad: Average start for Indian men, Gukesh dips below 2700 in live ratings

Indias defending champion mens team made a modest start at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, winning its first two matches but without convin

Indias Big Defence Push: HAL to Hand Over Tejas Trainers, HTT-40s & Dhruv NGs

Michigans open Senate seat becomes Democrats biggest defensive test

Michigan is the Senate race Democrats cannot afford to lose. Democratic Sen. Gary Peters is retiring, leaving Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republi

Asian Games: India Women Begin Gold Medal Defence With 8-wicket Win Over Hosts Japan

Korogi Sports Park: India women's cricket team began its gold medal defence at the Asian Games in style, registering a cakewalk win over hosts Ja

NYT alleges Microsoft, OpenAI knew using news content was theft

OpenAI committed

Two groups of youngsters clash during Vinayaka idol procession in Erode

Videos purportedly showing the youngsters assaulting each other later went viral on social media

NIA court awards life imprisonment to nine, including eight Bangladeshis in human trafficking case

While eight of the convicts were Bangladeshis, one was an Indian national

India and Bhutan Review All Aspects of Bilateral Cooperation During Ministers Visit

India and Bhutan strengthen ties through a review of cooperation and discussions on regional issues during a ministerial visit. India and Bhutan

Asian Games cricket: India storm into Asian Games semis after 8-wicket win over Japan

Defending champions India advanced to the Asian Games women's cricket semifinals. They secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over an inexperi

Shining bright! Gold, silver ETFs rise 2-3% as oil fall eclipses Fed hike

Analysts believe the bullion rose as the US Fed rate hike is largely discounted by the market. Meanwhile, a fall in oil prices for the third stra

Finance Ministry to monitor UPI MDR to protect customers

The Finance Ministry is preparing a monitoring mechanism to ensure that the 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above R

PAC observes 'serious discrepancies' by Railways on passenger amenities

Hundreds of stations lack drinking water, ATM counters and toilet facilities for differently abled persons, says PAC panel chairperson and Congre

Experience The New Hindi Music Video 'Tu Mileya' by Akhil Sachdeva

Get ready to be swept away by the latest hindi track 'Tu Mileya' beautifully sung by Akhil Sachdeva. This captivating track feature mesmerizing m

Mamata Faction Submits New Choices To EC After TMC Name-Symbol Freeze For Bengal Bypoll

The Election Commission has temporarily barred both rival Trinamool Congress factions from using the partys name and its reserved Flowers and Gra

Students see how trains are cleaned as South Coast Railway opens Swachhata campaign

Pupils are shown coach washing lines and waste management at the depots and the Electric Loco Shed on the first day of Swachhata Hi Seva-2026

Lust Stories 3 Review: Funny, Fizzy, Frivolous

Lust Stories 3 continues its tradition of offering attractively-wrapped pieces of provocation in a box. Only this time, it doesn't dwell too deep

Rohit Sharma Celebrates Special Bond with Shikhar Dhawan on His Show

Rohit Sharma reminisces about his unique friendship with Shikhar Dhawan during an episode of his show, highlighting their shared cricketing journ

IDFC FIRST Bank removes forex markup on all credit cards: What you save

Existing as well as new cardholders will get zero forex markup automatically, without upgrading their cards or meeting a spending threshold

13-year-old boy abducted, murdered by neighbour in bid to repay education loan in Bengaluru

The crime came to light after the car of the accused was involved in an accident

iPhone 18 sales open: Electronics Mart, Redington, Eternal rise up to 8%

The latest Pro models can be purchased through Apple's online store, six retail outlets and select authorised third-party retailers, as well as o

West Bengal SIR: Over 37 lakh appeals stuck in Tribunals as Municipal polls draw near

Over six months have passed since the Supreme Court constituted the Appellate Tribunals

Sikh truck driver stabbed 17 times in U.S., recovering

According to the Cowboy State Daily, Mr. Singh had to be airlifted to Wyoming Medical Centre in Casper, where he is recovering from the injuries

OTT Releases This Week: Lust Stories 3, Irumudi, Waiting Hai

Choose from a diverse range of genres, from the third instalment of the Hindi anthology Lust Stories 3 to Ravi Teja's superhit Irumudi to the Kor

Delhi Rape Case: 16-year-old girl went to meet a friend, was allegedly raped and stabbed 8 times; body dumped, parts eaten by stray dogs, one hand found separated

Police apprehended three minors and a 19-year-old man for the alleged crime. The girl was reportedly sexually assaulted and then stabbed multiple

Transforming Post Offices: A New Image of Modern India, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia

Jyotiraditya Scindia highlights the evolving role of post offices in India, emphasizing their transformation into modern service centers. Transfo

The Iowa Senate race testing the limits of Trumps rural strength

Iowas Senate race is an open-seat contest after Republican Sen. Joni Ernst retired. Republican Ashley Hinson is facing Democrat Josh Turek in a s

Seasons first cyclone may form over Andaman Sea; heavy rain in Andhra Pradesh from September 19

IMD says the system is likely to move towards the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts; weather models point to a landfall near Odisha around

Scorchers Coach Voges Leans On Hussey's IPL Knowledge For Unexpected Chennai Surface In BBL Opener

The MA Chidambaram Stadium: Perth Scorchers head coach Adam Voges looks to pick the brain of Chennai Super Kings' batting coach Michael Hussey to

US approves USD 24.3 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia

Washington: The United States has approved a possible USD 24.3 billion sale of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and related equipment to Saudi Arab

'Indias sugar high warrants caution on RBI hikes'

Vijay govt opposes Navodaya schools over three-language policy, Supreme Court asks TN to change its approach towards teaching Hindi in schools

Supreme Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to reconsider its opposition to the Hindi component of Navodaya Vidyalayas and comply with an e

Pulse oximeters, glucometers at grocery stores? Centre plans rule change

The move is aimed at reducing compliance requirements for low-risk products that health authorities want to make more widely available.

Delhi school in Mayur Vihar receives bomb threat, emergency team rushes to spot, search underway

The Balram Public School in Delhis Mayur Vihar Phase 1 received a bomb threat on Friday, prompting a security response, the Delhi Fire Service sa

The Scandal is out on Netflix; DYK Son Ye-jin and Ji Chang-wook's K-drama is based on 18th-century novel?

South Korean actors Son Ye-jin and Ji Chang-wook's much-awaited K-drama The Scandal is now streaming on Netflix. The eight-episode period romance

Sensex, Nifty gain as lower oil prices and global cues offset IT, Tata stocks drag

Broader markets surged, with the smallcap index outperforming the midcap index. Nifty IT was the biggest drag, while telecom and consumer durable

UGC-NET re-exam results for English, Commerce, Sociology announced

The National Testing Agency on Friday declared results for re-examination of UGC-NET papers for English, commerce and sociology. The NTA had last

Indias Chip Push Gets Another Production Line As Suchi Semicon Starts Commercial Operations At Surat OSAT Facility

Silver price may rise toward $68 on falling yields, oil: Mirae Asset

Silver may rise further to test resistance around $68 as yields, after relentless rise in last few days, can correct further. Interim resistance

Asian Games: Shafali's 15-ball blitz powers India into semis

Shafali Verma produced a stunning 15-ball blitz as India crushed Japan by eight wickets with 15 overs to spare and stormed into the Asian Games s

Asian Games 2026: Full India schedule with key events

India is defending both the mens and womens titles in cricket and kabaddi. The Indian mens hockey will team in also be defending their crown.

US Market: SEC unveils five-year exemption for tokenized stock trading

The SEC has introduced a five-year exemption to facilitate trading in tokenized stocks, allowing certain blockchain-based platforms to operate un

IPO-bound Table Space, Hillhouse buy majority stake in Philippines' KMC Solutions

Table Space says deal to help create one of the largest players in the APAC managed office sector, with 13 million square feet of space under man

AAP to launch door-to-door campaign in Punjab ahead of 2027 Assembly elections: Manish Sisodia

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia on Friday announced that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will personally lead the party's massive

India's semiconductor roadmap strong with Semicon 2.0: Tata Electronics CEO

India's semiconductor journey looks strong, with policy stability under Semicon 2.0 providing important continuity in the roadmap for the industr

THIS FESTIVE SEASON, HANGYO GIVES THE TRADITIONAL MODAK A COOL NEW AVATAR

THIS FESTIVE SEASON, HANGYO GIVES THE TRADITIONAL MODAK A COOL NEW AVATAR

UGC-NET results for re-exam of English, commerce, sociology announced

The NTA had last month announced the retest for the three papers of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination following complaints about several errors i

ECI freezes Trinamool Congress

NEW DELHI, Sept 18: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has barred both rival factions of the Trinamool Congress from using the partys name an

Could your PIN code cost you a loan? ONDC on AI lending bias

Could your PIN code cost you a loan? ONDC on AI lending bias

What is CosmicWatch? How a $100 detector can spot invisible particles 'muons' raining down from space

With a price tag of approximately one hundred dollars, CosmicWatch is a cost-effective handheld muon detector. This device identifies the unseen

Tejas Mk1A delivery delayed despite 27 airframes ready, HAL CMD explains why

HAL CMD Ravi K said the company has prepared 27 Tejas Mk1A airframes, but delivery of the first batch to the IAF awaits testing of systems includ

IndiGo raises charges for infants, unaccompanied minors

IndiGo, India's largest airline, has recently increased charges for several ancillary services, including infant travel and unaccompanied minors,

Anil Kapoor Recalls Mischievous Childhood Wedding Crashes in Mumbai

Anil Kapoor shares childhood stories of crashing weddings in Mumbai for food and fun on the quiz show Indias Top 1 Percent. Anil Kapoor Recalls M

Lenskart Solutions zooms 98% from November low; stock hits new high

Lenskart's share price hit a new high of 703.85 on the BSE in Friday's trade. The stock now trades at a 75 per cent premium to its issue price of

India attracts more than 100 global capability centres in just 8 months of 2026

Hyderabad has emerged as the most attractive destination with 40 GCCs being set up in the city this year, followed by Bengaluru with 30, and Pune

Two Dan Sullivans and one Democratic comeback reshape Alaskas Senate race

Alaska offers Democrats an unlikely but credible Senate opportunity. Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is challenging Republican Sen. Dan Sulli

India Music Retreat brings audiences closer to music through performances and shared listening

At a three-day music retreat in Jaipur, performances, conversations and shared listening turn music into an experience that extends beyond the co

Indonesia begins operation to right capsized ship in Java Sea as 129 remain missing

Rescuers had not been able to find more survivors or bodies until the fifth day of the search due to strong currents and large waves, so authorit

TMC name, symbol frozen: Mamata, Ritabrata factions submit new choices to ECI

The Election Commission has frozen the All India Trinamool Congress name and its Flowers and Grass symbol, prompting the rival Mamata Banerjee an

Quote of the Day by Willa Cather: Only solitary men know the full joys of friendship. Others have their family; but to a solitary and an exile his friends are everything

Quote of the Day by Willa Cather: Willa Cather eloquently illustrates how friendship serves as a comforting refuge for those feeling isolated. In

Borosil Renewables pilots rooftop solar projects, targets 100 crore revenue

Borosil Renewables aims to capitalise on the governments goal to solarise 10 million households by next March, using its solar glass production c

Russia begins three-day parliamentary vote as Putin frames election as war test

Russia's parliamentary election commenced today, spanning three days. President Putin views this vote as a measure of support for the Ukraine war

Putin DESTROYS Ukraines War Brain! Russian Strike Wipes Out Palantir-Linked Intel Hub | Watch

Russia has struck the De Novo data centre in Kyiv, a facility described as holding extensive intelligence data used to support Ukraines military

Experience The New Punjabi Music Video 'Akh Da Kasoor' by Aparshakti Khurana

Get ready to be swept away by the latest punjabi track 'Akh Da Kasoor' beautifully sung by Aparshakti Khurana. This captivating track feature mes

XI, SAVE US!: Saudi BEGS China To Pressure Iran, Rein In Houthis As Red Sea FORTRESS Falls

China has privately asked Iran to use its influence over Yemens Houthis and help prevent the conflict from spreading across the Red Sea and Bab e

UPI Fee: Govt, Payment Gateways Discuss Ways To Shield Consumers From MDR Burden

The government is in talks with payment aggregators and platforms to ensure merchants do not pass the new Merchant Discount Rate, or MDR, on cert

Dropping Samson in England probably toughest call of my coaching tenure: Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir described the decision to drop Sanju Samson as his hardest moment in coaching. He stressed that decisions should be based on playe

Bank of Maharashtra's first-ever overseas bond issuance of $500 mn gets 3 times subscription

Issuance comprises five-year US dollar-denominated Senior Unsecured Notes, issued through Bank of Maharashtras IFSC banking unit under its $500 m

Dropping Samson in England Probably Toughest Call of My Coaching Tenure: Gambhir

After a run of low scores, Samson made way for a much-awaited international debut of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the T20 series in England

India's 501-strong squad eyes a new Asian Games high

India's large contingent of 501 athletes is set to compete at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, aiming to showcase the nation's growing spor

Sonu Sood Critiques iPhone Mania, Advocates for Social Change

Actor Sonu Sood urges people to invest in society rather than luxury phones as crowds gather for the iPhone 18 launch in Mumbai. Sonu Sood Critiq

Lust Stories 3 movie review: Life beyond the bedroom door

A mirror to modern relationships, the franchises third instalment sheds its past shock value for the disturbing terrain of emotional isolation

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj released from Tihar Jail

New Delhi: Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was released from Tihar Jail late Thursday night, three days after a Delhi court granted him th

Gold price prediction: Should you buy gold on dips? Check September 18, 2026 outlook

EPFO wage ceiling increased to Rs 25,000, but what changes for those already earning above this? Find out

The Union Cabinet has raised the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to Rs 25,000 per mon