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Blast Near Mosque in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Claims 15 Lives, Over 50 Injured

A devastating explosion near a mosque in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed 15 and injured more than 50 during Friday prayers. Blast Near Mosque i

Tata's quiet man is staying amid 'all-out war' at Indian conglomerate

Natarajan Chandrasekaran has agreed to stay as Tata Sons chairman for another five years after reversing his decision to leave in 2027. But his t

Word of the Day: Pedagogy meaning, history and origin explained, plus examples of how to use the word

Todays Word of the Day is Pedagogy, a noun referring to the principles, methods and practice of teaching. The word has roots in ancient Greek and

Aasha director Safar Sanal: This film would not have been made without Urvashi

The debutant director talks about the making of the film and the experience of watching the veteran actor turn out one of her career-best perform

Indias Direct Tax Collection Soars 13% to

Indias direct tax collection has risen by 13% this fiscal year, reaching 12.12 lakh crore, according to the CBDT. Indias Direct Tax Collection So

Doctors driver examines patients, prescribes medicines at Kanpur hospital; probe ordered

The incident came to light after a video surfaced on social media on September 16, 2026, purportedly showing a man sitting in an OPD room at the

Tai Chi Practitioners Seek Balance and Well-Being in Fast-Paced Beijing

In Tai Chi the movements provide the method while the philosophy gives them meaning.

Chennai Corporation to divert 700 Vinayaka idols for immersion from Pattinapakkam, Palavakkam to Ennore, Kovalam

The decision followed discussions on the practical implications of excluding Pattinapakkam and Neelankarai, which the NGT had observed fall withi

Jharkhand HC Extends Stay on Termination of JPSC and JSSC Appointees

The high court said that any candidate summoned by the CID's Special Investigation Team (SIT) and claiming harassment during the probe may approa

Supreme Court Calls for Reforms at NTA Amid NEET Paper Leak Concerns

The Supreme Court is considering visiting the NTA office to ensure reforms are implemented following the NEET paper leak. Supreme Court Calls for

Blast rips through mosque during Friday prayers in northwest Pakistan; 16 killed, dozens injured

No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack

Sanchita Pradhan Dey, Mamata's Nandigram bypoll candidate, withdraws name after meeting CM Suvendu Adhikari

Sanchita Pradhan Dey, Mamata's Nandigram bypoll candidate, withdraws name after meeting CM Suvendu Adhikari

Highway Infrastructure Wins Rs 220 Crore Toll Mandate On Gorakhpur Link Expressway

Telangana CEO inspects SIR hearing process in Uppal, Habsiguda

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) C Sudharshan Reddy on Friday, September 18, inspected the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hea

Warren Buffett exits Berkshire chair: Read Oracle of Omaha's letter to shareholders

Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway's executive chairman after sixty years. His son, Howard Buffett, will now assume the chairm

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, named chairman emeritus

Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, effective immediately. He will now serve as chairman emeritus, retaining board me

She fought through 7 surgeries, now she needs help for the eighth

Hyderabad: A 20-year-old woman from Hyderabad, who has spent most of her life undergoing surgeries and treatment, is once again seeking financial

Kim Kardashian has esophagitis: What is it, when to see the doctor, and how is it different from esophageal cancer that killed her father?

Kim Kardashian revealed her esophagitis diagnosis during a reality show trailer. This condition involves inflammation of the esophagus, which is

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max out: Heres when Apple may launch iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2 and iPhone 18e

Apple has launched its 2026 fall lineup, including the iPhone 18 Pro series and foldable iPhone Duo. New AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12 mode

Tiger Suspected in Two Deaths Captured After 28-Day Search in Nilgiris

There were widespread public protests demanding action after a tiger killed two people in the O'Valley Lauriston area in August

TRAI tightens anti-spam rules, brings AI-based detection, automated calls under framework

Under the amended regulations, telecom providers will identify and share numbers likely used for spam

Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders to Develop Rs.15,000 Cr Greenfield Shipyard in AP

Andhra Pradesh is committed to being at the forefront of this journey by leveraging its long coastline, strategic location and industrial ecosyst

Kuppams flowers now wilt by 8 a.m.: El Nio scorches Andhras flower basket, cuts output by 40%

It is September and the heat that came in March has not left Kuppams flower belt; flowering is four weeks late, blooms are smaller and lighter, a

Sahyadri College launches ACIC to support startups in Coastal Karnataka

Sahyadri College launches ACIC Sahyadri to support grassroots innovators, entrepreneurs and startups across Coastal Karnataka.

NSEs mega IPO crosses full subscription mark with strong institutional demand

The National Stock Exchange of India's IPO saw full subscription on its second day. Strong demand from institutional investors drove the signific

Telangana launches urban climate atlas for climate risk planning

Hyderabad: Telangana has launched the Urban Climate Atlas, a digital map-based platform designed to help Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). It aims to un

Marathi film Gondhal selected as India's official entry for Oscars 2027

Marathi film Gondhal has been selected as Indias official entry for the Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars 2027.

Walgreens to set up Global Capability Centre in Chennai, create over 250 jobs in first year

The proposed GCC will focus on technology and business services

IDFC FIRST Bank removes forex markup across all credit cards

Customers current IDFC FIRST Bank credit card now comes with zero forex markup, with no conditions attached, bank says

India-Born Cheetah Gives Birth To Four Cubs At Kuno National Park

Birth Comes A Day After Project Cheetah Completes Four Years

AIFF To Give Supporters of Kolkata Clubs Discounted Tix for India Friendlies

India will face Panama on September 25 in Bengaluru, Brazil (October 3) and Uruguay (October 6) in Kolkata, with all three opponents currently ra

Coal stocks at power plants hit three-year low amid demand, transport woes

Coal stocks at thermal power plants fell 42 per cent to 29 MT in August as demand rose, while transport bottlenecks slowed inventory replenishmen

Manager of a US based company cancels approved Ganesh Chaturthi leave, employee's left fuming

An employee at an MNC has criticised management after a senior manager asked workers to remain available for possible support during Ganesh Chatu

Board AGM: BCCI office-bearers 'authorized' to take call on Ajit Agarkar's future

BCCI office-bearers will decide Ajit Agarkar's future as chairman of selectors. His current contract is set to conclude early next month. The boa

BJP Welcomes Independent Candidates, Rajendra Rathore Critiques Congress

BJP leader Rajendra Rathore discusses the partys strong performance in municipal elections and criticizes Congresss reactions. BJP Welcomes Indep

14 years after Austin Tice vanished, new betrayal may reveal what happened

Austin Tice, a journalist, disappeared in Syria in 2012 while covering the civil war. New BBC findings suggest his driver betrayed him to the Syr

Holiday for three education institutes in Tirthahalli on account of CMs visit to discuss K. Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats

The CM is expected to listen to grievances of people in Tirthahalli and Balehonnur

TN govt withholding funds, claims Dalit scholar in Malaysia

Chennai: A Dalit research scholar from Tamil Nadu pursuing his PhD in Malaysia has alleged that the states Social Justice Department is harassing

Sonam Wangchuk To Lead 20-Km

Sonam Wangchuk has revised his Ladakh padyatra to a symbolic 20-km march on September 23 due to cold weather, followed by a Martyrs Day event on

India signed FTAs with the EU and UK. Is that a problem for the WTO? Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala answers

India signed FTAs with the EU and UK. Is that a problem for the WTO? Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala answers

Three Siblings Arrested in Sambalpur Over Rs 25 Lakh Cyber Fraud

Sambalpur Cyber Police have arrested two sisters and their brother for allegedly defrauding a bank official of Rs 25 lakh using a fake Facebook i

CGHS workers case puts spotlight on governments use of contractors

267 workers tell SC that changing contractors cannot sever employer-employee relationship with CGHS

Kareena Kapoor Khan says Ajooni from Daayra breaks the female cop stereotype: She isn't someone who resorts to guns challenge hona bahut zaroori hota hai

Kareena Kapoor Khan has described her role as police officer Ajooni in Daayra as a different shade in her career. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the

Dhruv Vikram To Play Dupe Fighter In Upcoming Film Titled Jackie?

The trailer of Dhruv Vikram's upcoming film Jackie will be launched today, September 18, at 4:05 PM.

Delhi honey trap case: Gurgaon MNC employee lured through online app, kidnapped and assaulted; Rs 70 lakh demanded, 6 arrested

In a shocking incident, a Gurgaon employee was reportedly lured into a honey trap and subsequently kidnapped by a couple in Delhi. The victim, Pa

HCL Announces 43 Executive Vacancies, Applications Open September 21

Hindustan Copper Limited is inviting applications for 43 executive positions, starting September 21, 2026. HCL Announces 43 Executive Vacancies,

'What have you SHIPPED in the last 90 days?' | Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India

'What have you SHIPPED in the last 90 days?' | Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India

Surendra Koli, accused in Nithari killings, found dead in his Haridwar tea shop

Koli, who worked as a domestic help at the Noida house of businessman Moninder Singh Pandher, appears to have ended his life, says police.

Delhi Court Grants Bail to US National Van Dyke in Terror-Conspiracy Case

Earlier this month, the agency filed a chargesheet against Van Dyke and six Ukrainian citizens for alleged illegal entry, stay and movement in In

Women, Minors Among 27 Bangladeshi Nationals Detained Without Valid Documents In Assam

Twelve individuals were first intercepted at the Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) campus in Paltan Bazar, Guwahati, after police received

Charlie Puths $4.17m Montecito home sells for $18.5m nine years later

In a noteworthy real estate move, Charlie Puth has divested his Montecito estate for a stunning eighteen point five million dollars, significantl

12 students injured as school van hits road divider in Jharkhand

The accident occurred on the Bhuvaneshwari Temple Road this morning when the driver lost control of the vehicle, and the school van crashed into

Ashwini Vaishnaw's Big Bet: India Wants 200 Chip Design Startups, Not Just Fabs

As India firms up its second semiconductor phase, small design startups and MSME manufacturers are being positioned as the ecosystem's backbone.

Renault India resumes exports to Sri Lanka

The company re-enters the island nations, expanding Renaults international presence to 16 countries through a partnership with Sri Lankas AMW Mot

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announces 8% dearness allowance for employees

Amid the festive season, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a significant 8 per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA).Emplo

Indias Gross Direct Tax Collections Reach Rs 14.32 Lakh Crore; Net Mop-Up Rises 12.96 Per Cent Despite Higher Refunds

Harish Rao moves court against Congress leaders

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) deputy leader and former minister T Harish Rao has filed a criminal defamation petition against Telangana

EU opens door to associate membership for Canada, but the concept does not yet exist

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed associate membership for Canada. This offer aims to forge a new partnership between t

UGC NET June 2026 Re-Exam Results Out: Direct Link to Check Scorecards for English, Commerce, Sociology

NTA has released the UGC NET June 2026 re-exam results for English, Commerce, and Sociology. Download your scorecard from the official website us

Congress Leader Udit Raj Criticizes Government for UPI Transaction Fees

Udit Raj of Congress condemns the governments new UPI transaction fees, claiming it burdens the public after promoting digital payments. Congress

NTA Declares UGC NET 2026 Re-test Results

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the UGC NET Result 2026 for the English, Commerce, and Sociology re-test papers. Candid

Football player vs Envelope: Rival TMC factions get symbols

New Delhi: The Mamata Banerjee-led faction of Trinamool Congress on Friday, September 18, got the name Mamata All India Trinamool Congress, while

Hearts Meet Along a Shared Path: Indonesian Rural Officials Explore Rural Revitalization in Yunnan

Hearts Meet Along a Shared Path: Indonesian Rural Officials Explore Rural Revitalization in Yunnan

Nepal flash floods death toll crosses 1400, over 6,100 people still missing

Six bodies were recovered from a tunnel at a hydropower project in Nepal on Friday as search operations continued for people missing after devast

Fuel to Fire: What to Know as Houthi Land Grabs Put Saudi Oil & Markets on Edge

The rebel blitz has forced some 125,000 Yemenis to flee their homes. The civil war has killed over 150,000 people and at times pushed the country

Ex-Minister Anbil Mahesh Appears Before Police for Questioning

The DMK leader against whom the CCB has registered a Prevention of Corruption Act case, was accompanied by his advocates

Indias GDP Growth Expected to Reach 7% by FY 2027, Says Report

A new report predicts Indias GDP growth will hit 7% by FY 2027, driven by strong domestic demand and increased bank lending. Indias GDP Growth Ex

Why are the Tata Sons Board, and majority-owner Tata Trusts in conflict?| Explained

Tata Trusts, which holds a 66% stake in Tata Sons, has termed N. Chandrasekarans reappointment and decision as illegal since Noel Tata vetoed it

Rediff.com's IPO plans may get a fresh UPI tailwind as new MDR regime kicks in

Rediff.com's upcoming initial public offering (IPO) may find additional monetisation avenues as a result of the government's decision to levy a M

Godavari Pushkaralu Works to be completed by April: Sridhar Babu

The State government intends to organise the upcoming Godavari Pushkaralu on the lines of the Kumbh Mela: Minister

Tata Groups boardroom tussle: All you need to know

Tata Sons and its controlling charity arm, Tata Trusts, have been at odds for months over issues including a potential listing of Tata Sons, Air

Watch: Chinese coast guard vessel rams civilian Philippine boat in South China Sea

In a troubling turn of events, a Chinese Coast Guard ship collided with a boat from the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources whil

Asiad shocker: N Korean anthem played for S Korea

Kanpur doctor leaves hospital, his driver picks up stethoscope; starts prescribing medicines to patients

A viral video from Kanpur's Kanshiram Hospital allegedly showed a doctor's driver sitting in the OPD and prescribing medicines to patients while

Putin's Biggest Ballot Battle Since Ukraine War; Russia Votes In 1st Parliamentary Election In Duma

Russia's first State Duma election since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine is underway, with voting running from Friday through Sunday. The parliament

Little Girls Cry During Emotional Ganpati Visarjan Farewell

An emotional moment during Ganpati visarjan sees little girls in tears as they bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa. The heartfelt visuals have gone vir

Police Officer Rescues Kitten Trapped Under Car

A heartwarming moment from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, shows a police officer halting a car to rescue a kitten trapped underneath it. The rescue video

UPI Payments May Get Costlier For Businesses Soon

UPI payments may no longer be free for businesses. A 0.4% merchant discount rate, or MDR, is set to take effect from October 15 for transactions

US Indian Armies Conduct Joint Counter terrorism Drills

US and Indian Army soldiers conduct joint counterterrorism drills during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 in Auli, Uttarakhand, with assault teams worki

PM Modi Shares Birthday Moment From SEMICON India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared a video from the SEMICON India 2026 summit on his birthday, captioning the post, Of birthdays and

Odisha Pavilion Inaugurated at Yashobhoomi Showcasing Semiconductor Vision

Chief Minister Mohan Majhi inaugurated the Odisha Pavilion at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The pav

Family vacations feel like project management: Influencer explains why family trips now feel exhausting

Family vacations are increasingly feeling like project management, with parents handling bookings, packing, children, meals, itineraries and the

EPF wage ceiling: SC says plea needs no further hearing as Cabinet raises limit to Rs 25,000

A plea concerning the Employees Provident Fund wage ceiling was dismissed by the Supreme Court. The Cabinet's recent decision to raise this ceili

Young Man Murdered in Gurugram: Neighbors Remember Him Fondly

A young man from Delhi was murdered in Gurugram, leaving family and neighbors in shock. Investigations reveal a financial dispute as the motive.

RBI absorbs 2.23 trillion via variable rate reverse repo auction

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday absorbed Rs 2.23 lakh crore from the banking system amid surplus liquidity by conducting a variable rat

Centre Tells Supreme Court First NEET Reform Report Due By End Of September

Manisha Bhanwala embraces new challenge as Asian Games debut beckons in 57kg

Manisha Bhanwala prepares for her Asian Games debut in the 57kg category. She has focused on building power and technique while adapting to wrest

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders to invest 15,000 crore in Greenfield shipyard at Dugarajapatnam

Signs MoU with National Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park-AP to develop the shipyard, which will have a design capacity of 1.2 million GT a

Speciality retail stock jumps over 15% amid rebound in benchmark indices, check full details

Shares of multi-brand retailer Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd today touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 41.64. The stock opened flat a

Advance tax collection rises over 16%

Data shows that advance tax from companies rose by 18%, while collections from non-corporate taxpayers increased by just over 9%