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Centre launches portal for data harmonisation across Ministries

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The Centre on Tuesday launched a Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) portal on Data Harmonisation for use by a

Surprise CBI search at Buxar Head Post Office; documents examined, three detained

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 8 (IANS) A team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out a surprise search at the Postal Division and S

Hope Emerges Amid Flood Crisis in Bihar as River Levels Stabilize

Bihar sees a decrease in river flow, bringing hope to over 35 lakh flood-affected residents as relief efforts ramp up. Hope Emerges Amid Flood Cr

Demat additions surge to 3.3 mn as IPO boom drives retail investors

The IPOs are hitting the market when Nifty 50, the largecap index, is down 5 per cent, but the Midcap 100 has returned 10 per cent and Nifty Smal

Telangana BJP seeks Governors intervention in fee reimbursement dues

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 8 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Partys Telangana unit on Tuesday sought intervention of Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to pr

A.P. MA&UD Principal Secretary to speak at IFAT India-2026 on urban sustainability

Chief Minister to distribute pattadar passbooks, address 22-A land issue in Konaseema on September 9

He will participate in Mee BhoomiMee Hakku programme and interact with farmers on land and revenue-related issues

Man steals police patrol vehicle, leaves cops in a tizzy before being nabbed

Owners of over 100 pairs of buffaloes interested in Mysuru kambala, says association president

MCC continues to cite SIR as reason for delay in issuing birth, death certificate

Will the Eiffel Tower row strain India-France ties? | Above the Fold | 8 Sept 2026

The Eiffel Tower has reopened after female staff protested instructions to make themselves invisible during a visit by a BAPS delegation. The con

NCPCR to launch formal inquiry into Meta India's child-safety policies

Child rights body finds Meta's response inadequate and summons India head Arun Srinivas as it examines alleged lapses in policies and action agai

IGIMS Patna Announces Walk-In Interviews for Senior Resident Positions in Ophthalmology

IGIMS Patna is hiring Senior Residents in Ophthalmology. Walk-in interviews are set for September 12, 2026. IGIMS Patna Announces Walk-In Intervi

Watch: Three arrested in Mumbai mall entry with firearm and fake PMO ID

Three men have been arrested for allegedly forcing their way into Jio World Plaza in Mumbais Bandra-Kurla Complex, or BKC, using a suspicious gov

Thousands pay respects to Chitturs former MLA K. Achuthan

After the public viewing, his body was cremated on the premises of his home at Chalakalath

Keralam women MLAs walk out of National Commission for Women workshop

Keralam delegation expresses deep dissatisfaction over language barriers, irrelevance in workshop topics, and abrupt dismissal of crucial policy

Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra condoles death of Manipuri singer, assures swift trial

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Minister of State and Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Tuesday met the family of Manipuri singer Chon

HCLTech opens advanced semiconductor lab in Bengaluru

The facility is expected to strengthen Indias position in the global chip ecosystem, drive semiconductor innovation, says the Noida-based tech fi

SEBI could consider VWAP, tighter bands to address CAS concerns

Options include extending derivatives trading overlap with the auction and restricting late orders

Meghalaya students' body backs people-centric governance, warns against erosion of public rights

Digital Desk | Shillong, Sep 8 (IANS) The Khasi Students Union (KSU) in Meghalaya said on Tuesday that it will not oppose any government initiati

Punjab minister Cheema responsible for suicide: Congress workers protest

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 8 (IANS) Thousands of Congress workers from across Punjab on Tuesday staged a demonstration against the Aam Aadmi

Meta ran 300+ ads featuring AI-generated child sexual abuse material, investigation finds

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Metas Facebook and Instagram platforms carried more than 300 paid advertisements featuring child sexual ab

Experts Highlight BRICS Presidency as a Voice for the Global South

Analysts discuss Indias pivotal BRICS presidency and its implications for global cooperation and economic resilience. Experts Highlight BRICS Pre

Odisha approves 15,949 crore power grid investment for future demand

State plans its first 765-kV transmission network as Rs 20 trillion of investments in steel, manufacturing, data centres, semiconductors and othe

Door-to-door leprosy survey from September 11

Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored: Kremlin

US President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin he wanted a swift end to the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said. Kremlin aide Yuri Ush

Chamarajanagar DC conducts surprise inspection of hotels, restaurants

YSRCP seeks Lokeshs resignation, CBI probe into DSC-2025 recruitment

Party alleges misuse of BC and sports-quota certificates, questions TET eligibility of some appointees and seeks independent scrutiny of recruitm

Emergency flood warning issued for central Japan river amid torrential rain

Digital Desk | Tokyo, Sep 8 (IANS) Torrential rain lashed central Japan on Tuesday, leading to flooding in some areas and prompting an emergency

Nepal: Ruling RSP leaders vow not to deviate from Gen-Z movement's ideals

Digital Desk | Kathmandu, Sep 8 (IANS) Senior leaders of Nepals ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have pledged to fight corruption and misgov

MP HC scraps 70-80-90 pc stipend rule for probationary government staff

Digital Desk | Jabalpur, Sep 8 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh High Court has struck down the state government's policy of paying reduced salary (stipe

Free bus service launched for students in Anaimalai, Topslip in Coimbatore district

507 kg of gutkha seized in Villupuram, two held

Navya Andhra Teachers Association urges government to reinstate Pay Revision Commission

The association refutes claims made by a section of employee and teacher union leaders regarding the 12th Pay Revision Commission (PRC) not yet b

PM Modi calls for deeper UPI links with overseas payment systems

Deeper integration of payment systems could also help reduce the cost and time involved in remittances sent by Indians working overseas, says PM

New Aadhaar Seva Kendra inaugurated in Cuddalore

Man held for assaulting Hyderabad traffic police officer

Hyderabad: A man was arrested by the Nampally police on Tuesday, September 8, for allegedly assaulting an on-duty traffic police officer on Monda

Major Rescue Operation in Bengaluru: 19 Child Laborers Freed from APMC Market

In a significant operation, 19 child laborers were rescued from Bengalurus APMC Market following directives from Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.

Watch: No one wants to cast YouTuber, even after youve proven yourself: Bhuvan Bam

Bhuvan Bam opens up about his journey from YouTube creator to actor, writer and storyteller. In this candid conversation, he talks about Dhindora

Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem in response to UK sanction on West Bank settlements

The United Kingdom has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel responded by closing the British consulate in Jeru

Protesters at Kaipamangalam demands action on NH 66 safety lapses

MLA K. K. Valsaraj blames poor safety compliance, illegal parking and inadequate monitoring for a string of fatal accidents

MG University in Keralam begins work on one-year PG programmes

University Syndicate decides to initiate preparations for the new programmes, including curriculum development, following a directive from the St

Hare Krishna Movement to hold Heritage Fest from September 9

My body language of touching jaw unintentional: TN CM Vijay

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday said that his body language of touching his jaw as if to lift it was involuntary and

FDA suspends food licences of IRCTC supplier, 3 ISKCON establishments in Mumbai

The Maharashtra FDA has taken decisive action by suspending food licenses due to hygiene and safety breaches. A supplier linked with IRCTC was fo

Pondicherry University V-C stresses need for industry-academia interface

South Korea and Japan Reinforce Triangular Defense Cooperation with the U.S. for Regional Stability

South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to trilateral defense cooperation with the U.S., emphasizing regional peace and stability. Sout

Jagan demands withdrawal of cases against youth seeking Mega Police recruitment

YSRCP chief alleges harassment of job aspirants and urges government to issue recruitment notification without delay

Global Fintech Fest: 'UPI is civilisational story', PM Modi recalls French President Macron's remark

EV registrations make records with best-ever August in each category

In August last year, the total retail sales across categories of EVs was recorded at 1,95,250 units

Hyderabad cyber crime police arrest 47 across seven States in August, refund nearly 1 crore to victims

'More powerful than votes': PM Modi on Navsari's resolve against TB, malnutrition

Digital Desk | Navsari, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in Gujarat's Navsar

DMK slams TN assembly proceedings after MLAs evicted over Vijays remarks

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sept 8 (IANS) DMK president M.K. Stalin on Tuesday accused the Tamil Nadu government of undermining the dignity of the Le

Leveraging Jio brand, fund launches, JioBlackRock aims for faster break-even

The asset management company, a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services and global asset management firm BlackRock, is confident of cr

Stray horse menace remains unchecked in Coimbatore

UK-Israel spat gets ugly: Tel Aviv to close British consulate in Jerusalem

Bihar floods: Over 35 lakh hit by deluge in 14 districts as Ganga crosses its highest flood mark

Bihar floods worsened Tuesday, impacting over 35 lakh people in fourteen districts. The Ganga River at Sultanganj surpassed its highest flood lev

Centre urges Nagari powerloom units to register on new TSRS portal by September 30

Inaugurating a workshop, Commissioner for Textiles, Government of India, says the TSRS portal will enable cotton trading, ginning and pressing, s

Fredun Pharmaceuticals has acquired drugmaker USVs pet-wellness brand Furlicks

The brands differentiated products, including oral-strip solutions for animals, marks FPLs entry into the pet-wellness market.

Manipur CM Expresses Grief Over Murder of Renowned Musician in Delhi

Manipurs Chief Minister condemns the murder of musician Chongtham Vikram in Delhi, calling for swift justice and enhanced community safety. Manip

In 1998, scientists recorded world's first mass bleaching event, years later study finds global coral cover well below normal levels as reefs at risk of irreversible decline threatening marine life, ocean livelihood, El Nino weather raises fears

With El Nio weather patterns intensifying and ocean surface temperatures reaching a record high of 21.1 degrees Celsius (69.98F) on August 22, an

Trump, Putin Hold Extremely Frank Phone Call After US Envoys Visit Moscow

The conversation lasted for an hour, Kremlin spokesperson Yuri Ushakov told reporters.

Festival of Democracy theme for Dasara Flower Show 2026

Shreyas Talpade expressed gratitude to Sunny & Boddy Deol as Poster Boys turns 9

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Apple Event 2026: Foldable iPhone, AI integration, and a new face on stage

In a first, Apple is likely to skip the base iPhone 18 variant and instead launch the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max variants

Pass fresh order on plea for probe into site allotted to Kharge family trust in Bengaluru: HC to special court

The petitioner had challenged the special courts August 11 order of taking up the inquiry by itself under Section 223 of BNSS instead of consider

TN Assembly roars over CM Vijay

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed a ruckus on Tuesday, September 8, as the DMK demanded that Chief Minister C Joseph Vijays statement re

Three missing after boat capsizes near Mahatma Gandhi Setu in Patna amid Ganga floods

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 8 (IANS) At least three people went missing after a boat carrying around 10 passengers capsized in the floodwaters near

Odisha steps up safety checks of unsafe buildings after Delhi hostel tragedy

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 8 (IANS) In the wake of a recent 5-storey students' hostel building collapse in Satya Niketan of New Delhi that c

Technocrat Sreedharan and Keralam CM Satheesan discuss key connectivity projects

They reportedly discussed significant connectivity and development initiatives, particularly the proposed high-speed rail project linking Thiruva

Dushasana, Kaurava Sabha: KTR, Harish Rao invoke Mahabharata

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao, both detained and taken to different police stations on Tuesday, Sept

Two-wheeler ban on Airport Road, Electronics City flyovers temporarily put on hold

Last week, the BTP announced restrictions on different categories of vehicles on five major elevated corridors in the city to improve road safety

Congress stages protest seeking withdrawal of illegal cases against Rahul Gandhi

APCC leaders accuse BJP-led NDA government of political vendetta and say FIRs will not intimidate Congress workers

Man arrested from West Bengal for Attappady double murder

Provath Das has reportedly confessed to killing the woman and child. He says they were not his wife and child and he had known them for only two

BJP Criticizes Akhilesh Yadavs Shift to Blue Scarf, Claims Past Stains Remain

BJP leaders attack Akhilesh Yadavs color change, asserting that past misdeeds of the Samajwadi Party cannot be erased. BJP Criticizes Akhilesh Ya

Fire department to issue practical checklist for fire safety in existing schools

Godzilla Minus Zero's new trailer released. Check cast, plot, IMAX release and other details

Toho and GKIDS have unveiled the first trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, the highly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One. Di

Kentucky mother, 82, rejects $26 million for family farm as AI data center plans advance: Everything coming out of the data center is going to be poison and destructive

Kentucky woman rejected $26 million offer to turn her farm into a data center in a bid to preserve it. Ida Huddleston and her family declined, sa

Chhattisgarh: Dreaded Maoist leader Prabhakar, wife get 7 years jail term

Digital Desk | Kanker (Chhattisgarh), Sep 8 (IANS) An Additional District and Sessions Court in Chhattisgarh's Kanker has sentenced five Maoists,

Quote of the day by Robert De Niro: 'Better to be king for a night than a schmuck for a lifetime.' Life lessons from motivational movie quote on invisibility, obsession, illusion, status, fulfillment and delusion

Quote of the day by Robert De Niro, Better to be king for a night than a schmuck for a lifetime, comes from his character Rupert Pupkin in The Ki

Does AfD's big win in Germany signal a 'far right' uprising in Europe?

Many years ago, Otto von Bismarck observed that politics was the art of the possible. The modern European establishment appears to have inverted

SDPI complains about noise pollution from manufacturing units near residential area

India's LCA Tejas, Su-30 MKI, Rafale to take part in bilateral air exercise with Japan in Jodhpur

India and Japan are set to engage in the bilateral air exercise 'Veer Guardian' to be held in Jodhpur from September 9 to 22. The Indian Air Forc

PM Narendra Modi Witnesses Perfios' Showcase of the AI-Powered Future of Banking at GFF 2026

PM Narendra Modi Witnesses Perfios' Showcase of the AI-Powered Future of Banking at GFF 2026

GE Vernova T&D's HVDC order win boosts long-term revenue visibility

L-1 status for the Barmer II-South Kalamb HVDC order could lift the company's order inflow to around Rs 23,100 crore, nearly four times its FY26

Mangaluru police seize 10 mobile phones from district prison

Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways clear the revised estimate for Hassan-Belur road

India Sets Human-Centric Agenda for 18th BRICS Summit Amid Concerns Over Chinas Economy

Former BRICS sherpas discuss Indias human-centered agenda for the upcoming summit, highlighting Chinas economic challenges. India Sets Human-Cent

NIA Raids Qazigund Home of 'White-Collar' Terror Accused; Samba Put on High Alert Over Drone Threat

The NIA conducted a search at the Qazigund residence of Adeel Majid Rather, an accused white-collar terrorist linked to the Delhi Red Fort blast

Rise in sexual violence incidents expose dangers faced by women in Pakistan: Report

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Sep 8 (IANS) A rise in sexual violence incidents against women has exposed the dangers faced by women in Pakistan and t