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Congress Questions BJPs Blessing Diya Event on Modis Birthday

Congress leader Jitu Patwari challenges BJPs Blessing Diya event, urging focus on public issues amid Modis birthday celebrations. Congress Questi

Agentic AI is not a magic wand | Arundhati Bhattacharya, President and CEO at Salesforce, South Asia

Arundhati Bhattacharya, President & CEO at Salesforce, South Asia, discussed the factors that leaders need to consider, regardless of whether the

Keesara SHO, SI caught in ACB case over 5 lakh bribe

According to the ACB, Mr. Reddy was caught around 11.25 p.m. on September 16 by its City Range-I unit while allegedly accepting 5 lakh from the c

'Russia-Europe War Would Be Different': Lavrov's Stark Warning To West; 'Will Finish Job Quickly'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that any European attack on Russia would result in what he described as a completely different

'MBS Running Out Of Options': Saudi Pleads Allies For Air Defences As Houthis Smash Bases, Oil Sites

Saudi Arabia is reportedly running low on missile interceptors amid escalating tensions with Yemen-based Houthi forces, according to regional off

Trump Says Kennedy Center Could 'End Up Being Ripped Down If He Doesnt Get Recognition

President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic warning over the Kennedy Center, saying the performing arts venue could close or be ripped down if h

US again denies Palestinian president visa to attend UN meeting

Washington: United States (US) has again denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) i

Parliament Standing Committee didnt discuss MDR charges on UPI transactions, says Gaurav Gogoi

The Congress MP said that government representatives did not provide any specific or satisfactory answers on the need for the new UPI charges

Indian Side Has Made Clear: MEA Vows To Protect Trade Interests After US Russia Sanctions Bill

India on Thursday said it would take all necessary measures to protect its trade and economic interests after the US House of Representatives pas

Stock markets trade marginally higher after U.S. Fed rate hike; NSE IPO in focus

Foreign fund outflows and muted trend in Asian markets also capped the gains in the domestic equities during initial trading.

China-Pakistan Boundary Commission: Why The Move Matters For India After Modi-Xi Meeting

India's sharp rejection of a new China-Pakistan boundary commission has brought the spotlight back on a sensitive part of the country's territori

Bombay Court allows correction of school records even after leaving

The judgment helps students with errors in their records or leaving certificates, such as inaccuracies in names or birth dates

Benefits of Vajrasana: A Simple Yoga Pose for Better Digestion

Discover how Vajrasana can improve digestion and relieve gas and constipation in a busy lifestyle. Benefits of Vajrasana: A Simple Yoga Pose for

Yatharth Hospital rallies 8% on huge volume, hits record high; here's why

Yatharth Hospital's board is scheduled to meet on Thursday, September 17, to discuss and consider the growth plans and raising of funds to achiev

Canadas European pivot draws Trump threat as Mark Carney prepares for EU Parliament speech

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the European Parliament amid escalating US trade disputes. Europe proposed associate member status

Bhuvan Bam interview: Nobody wants to cast a YouTuber

Actor and YouTuber Bhuvan Bam speaks about his journey from YouTuber to actor, staying true to his massive fanbase, balancing creativity and stra

Disha Salian's father sends Rs 500 crore defamation notice to Aaditya Thackeray, Anil Deshmukh

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Satish Salian, father of late Disha Salian, former manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has sent a defa

Health ministry tightens rules on stem cell therapy, bars routine use for autism

Health ministry tells states not to offer unproven stem cell treatments as routine or commercial care

Centre introduces changes for delay in registering births and deaths, new rules to come from Oct 1

There is going to be a major change in the rules related to the registration of births and deaths. The provisions of the Registration of Births a

NTA Releases Exam Calendar for December 2026 to March 2027

The NTA has announced the tentative exam schedule for various examinations from December 2026 to March 2027, subject to changes. NTA Releases Exa

EPFO wage ceiling rises to Rs 25,000: Will your take-home salary decrease?

The change will extend EPF, pension and insurance benefits to more than 5 million workers, with contribution rules yet to be detailed.

Two terrorists killed in overnight operation in J&Ks Udhampur

The Operation Sohan was launched after security forces received intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the Brattal area of Udham

Jaipur youth dies of electrocution at Devdham Jodhpuria Lakkhi Mela, 3 women injured

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 17 (IANS) A 20-year-old youth from Jaipur died after being electrocuted during the ongoing Lakkhi Mela at Devdham Jodh

Maharaja: Vijay Sethupathi-starrer to be remade in Hollywood

The film is reportedly going to go on floors next year with Matthew McConaughey in talks to play the lead

Self-taught programmer from Maryland who built Fortnite began buying North Carolina wilderness in 2009; today, his land holdings exceed 54,000 acres as he works with conservation groups to save them from developers

Tim Sweeney, the founder of Epic Games, has quietly acquired over fifty thousand acres of North Carolina land. He began purchasing vulnerable for

Dhakshineswar Suresh reflects on growth and India's Davis Cup quest against South Korea

Coming off a career-defining performance against the Netherlands in Bengaluru, where he became the first Indian tennis player since Leander Paes

Beyond Traditional Equity: Where REITs, InvITs and International Funds Fit

REITs, InvITs and international funds can diversify a portfolio, but their tax treatment, liquidity constraints and specialised risks require car

Houthis claim downing Saudi armed reconnaissance drone in Yemen's Marib

Digital Desk | Sanaa, Sep 17 (IANS) Yemen's Houthi group has said that it had shot down a Saudi armed reconnaissance drone in Yemen's northeaster

Volumes soar at Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd counter

Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd recorded volume of 5.75 lakh shares by 10:45 IST on BSE, a 25.68 times surge over two-week average daily volume

LCC Projects makes strong debut

Shares of LCC Projects were currently trading at Rs 172.75 at 10:30 IST on the BSE, representing a premium of 18.32% as compared with the issue p

US stocks ease as Fed hikes rates, Doe drops more than 1%

US stocks ended mostly lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years and Chair K

Number of ships transiting Strait of Hormuz falls to three on Wednesday, data shows

In the Red Sea, vessel crossings through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait eased to 21 on Wednesday

Zinc futures may consolidate

The September contract hit a high of 429.95 last week before retreating to 408.20 on September 15. It has since recovered to 423

Carney's EU speech draws focus after Trump calls Canada-EU move hostile

Carney's EU speech draws focus after Trump calls Canada-EU move hostile

Volkswagen overhaul puts Seats future at risk as Chinese rivals reshape global auto industry

Volkswagen's strategic overhaul may lead to the discontinuation of its Seat brand. This move signals significant industry consolidation amid risi

Elderly Hyderabad mother in agony as son remains jailed in Saudi

Hyderabad: An elderly mother from Hyderabad has sought the intervention of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to secure the release and repat

Kalaburagi constable booked after woman

Kalaburagi: A police constable has been accused of assaulting a woman, setting her house on fire and later torching the private car of a police s

India at UN says Pakistan sheltered 9/11 plotters, warns on LeT and JeM

India at UN says Pakistan sheltered 9/11 plotters, warns on LeT and JeM

HARTING India at ELECTRONICA 2026, BIEC Bangalore

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 17: HARTING India, a global leader in industrial connectivity solutions, is proud to announce its partic

Former Australian miner spotted Saturn ripple in 2024; two years later, co-authored 10-sided wave

Roosevelt Bridge Replacement: Oklahoma starts $408m Lake Texoma span; traffic stays on old US-70

Operation Sohan launched by Indian Army, CRPF and J&K Police neutralise two terrorist in Udhampur, search ongoing

Two terrorists suspected to be linked to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad were killed during Operation Sohan in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, offic

Indiramma Housing deadline extended to Sept 20 in 4 constituencies

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has extended the application deadline for Indiramma Indlu Houses in LB Nagar, Goshamahal, Musheerabad and Cha

Ex-BJP MLA, dismissed cop booked for gang-raping 22-year-old woman at knifepoint

An FIR was registered against a former BJP MLA and a dismissed policeman. The two men allegedly gang-raped a 22-year-old married woman at knifepo

Second Phase Of Easement: Montana pursues $17.1mn timberland deal; public can weigh in by September 26

Government proposes CCTV surveillance at medical stores selling prescription drugs

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed an amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945 that could make CCTV surveillance mandatory at

ED raids ex-Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda in PMLA case linked to real estate 'fraud'

The four projects under investigation involved the collection of 248.46 crore from 661 investors, without handing over possession or executing th

Influenza, leptospirosis emerge as major killers this season in Keralam

As on September 15, the State has reported 10,244 cases of influenza and 109 deaths due to the infection. Confirmed leptospirosis deaths touch 10

Exercise restraint: Mirwaiz on reported drone attack near Mecca

He said all sides must exercise restraint and urgently return to dialogue and diplomacy, as the region was already reeling under prolonged confli

Asiad 2026: Indian contingent grapples with accommodation woes in Nagoya

The rowing team was among the worst affected, with many athletes left without accommodation on the cruise ship designated to house them

India stands firm on Russian oil amid US tariff threat

MEA warns targeting India could hurt bilateral ties and global energy market as Lindsey Graham sanctions bill awaits Trumps signature

US lawmakers push 100-foot protest buffer around places of worship

US lawmakers push 100-foot protest buffer around places of worship

Reassuring that important powers believe multilateralism is way to address crises: Antonio Guterres

BRICS adopted the joint declaration by consensus on September 12, overcoming sharp divisions between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict

A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel

Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?

NFL star fined for displaying Hind Rajab's name

NFL player Azeez Al-Shaair was fined more than $11,000 for wearing the name of a Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces on his face markings l

Bihar tea seller serves 76 free cups of tea in unique tribute to PM Modi on his 76th birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 76th birthday on Thursday, with celebrations being held in different parts of the country. In Kat

AI doomsday debate: What are AI researchers and critics afraid of?

Critics fall into two camps. One warns that future, more capable AI systems could go rogue and act against human interests. The other flags harm

NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27: Check JEE Main, UGC NET, and CMAT schedule

NTA has released its tentative exam calendar for Dec 2026 to Mar 2027. It includes UGC-NET, JEE Main, CMAT and CUET-PG. Candidates can check the

Shilpa Shetty wears 100-year-old heritage jhumkas for Lalbaug Ganpati darshan with Shamita Shetty

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shetty visited Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai on Wednesday along with her sister Shamita Shetty an

Levante-Athletic Bilbao La Liga match postponed after heavy rain in Valencia

Digital Desk | Valencia, Sep 17 (IANS) The La Liga match between Levante UD and Athletic Club has been suspended due to heavy rainfall and the co

Nifty trades near 23,290 mark; realty shares climb

The Feds indication of another rate hike in 2026 is likely to keep investors cautious, particularly in rate-sensitive and foreign-portfolio-inves

Fortis Healthcare climbs after signing 29-year healthcare services agreement

Fortis Healthcare rose 2.94% to Rs 895.85 after the company signed definitive agreements with Seth Sunder Lal Jain Charitable Eye Hospital.

Karamtara Engineering makes strong debut

Shares of Karamtara Engineering were currently trading at Rs 351.95 at 10:15 IST on the BSE, representing a premium of 38.56% as compared with th

Steamhouse India jumps on debut

Shares of Steamhouse India were currently trading at Rs 98.33 at 10:15 IST on the BSE, representing a premium of 21.37% as compared with the issu

Rentomojo gains on debut

Shares of Rentomojo were currently trading at Rs 500.90 at 10:15 IST on the BSE, representing a premium of 23.99% as compared with the issue pric

Home First Finance Company India allots 3,681 equity shares under ESOP

The paid-up share capital of the company has accordingly increased from Rs. 20,91,18,922 consisting of 10,45,59,461 equity shares having a face v

Bangladesh through to semi-final after washout against China

Bangladesh will now take on the winner of India vs Japan in the semi-final

6 mainboard IPOs make market debut: Rentomojo, Karamtara Engineering, LCC Projects list at strong premiums

Investors welcomed the new listings with enthusiasm, as LCC Projects led the pack with a notable 31.4% premium, while Rentomojo and Karamtara Eng

St Leger win has removed Osborne's fear of failure

St Leger-winning jockey Saffie Osborne says the fear of failure has left her now she has won a British Classic, becoming the first woman to do so

'No doubt' that climate change played role in Nepal-Tibet flood, study finds

More than 1,400 people were killed and thousands are missing following the deluge on 26 August.

Biomoneta launches Avata Air through Panasonics MirAIe Lifestyle platform

Biomonetas microbial air-decontamination technology has previously been deployed and evaluated in healthcare environments, including intensive ca

Centre names new CBFC board; Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi join panel

The Centre has reconstituted the CBFC with an 18-member panel featuring actors, filmmakers, musicians, writers and theatre personalities, includi

Radha Ashtami 2026 date and time: September 18 or 19? When is Radha Rani's birthday this year? Check shubh muhurat, vrat and puja vidhi

Radha Jayanti 2026 Date: Radha Ashtami 2026 will be observed on September 19, marking the appearance day of Radha Rani. Check the date, Ashtami T

Steamhouse India shares list with 17% premium over IPO price

Steamhouse India shares opened at 94.50, marking a gain of 13.50 or 16.67 per cent over the issue price on the NSE.

One-third of Delhis 70 ACs have fewer electors than the turnout in 2025 Assembly polls

In 24 Assembly constituencies in Delhi, the deletions before and during SIR have reduced the reduce elector numbers below the actual number of pe

India committed to ensuring its energy security: MEA on US' Russia sanctions Act

As the US moves to impose sanctions affecting key trading partners, India emphasizes its strategy of diversified energy sourcing to safeguard its

Rajasthan To Allot 552 Acres For Three Private Industrial Parks In Dausa, Balotra And Dholpur

CM Majhi Plants Ashoka Sapling To Mark PM Modi

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi marked Prime Minister Narendra Modis 76th birthday on Thursday by planting an Ashoka sapling at the Lok

India committed to ensure energy security: MEA on US' Russia sanctions Act

India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people, and it will continue to do so through diversified sourcing

Manoj Jarange Patil Ends Hunger Strike After Government Assurances on Maratha Reservation

Activist Manoj Jarange Patil suspends his hunger strike after receiving assurances from the government regarding Maratha reservation demands. Man

'Very heavy tariffs': Trump fumes as Canada warms up to EU

US President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with very heavy tariffs if he perceives their actions as hostile, specifically in res

Jaipur Municipal Corporation Results: Congress bags all four re-polled wards, BJP retains lead with 78

The Congress secured all four wards of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation where re-polling was conducted following technical glitches in EVMs durin

Energy Security Remains Priority: MEA Responds To US Russia Sanctions Bill Threatening 100% Tariff

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said India will take all necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests after the

Dhakshineswar Suresh gets first crack at Kwon as India chase historic Davis Cup Final 8 berth

India begins its Davis Cup Final 8 bid against South Korea on Friday. Dhakshineswar Suresh opens singles play against Soonwoo Kwon on a slow cour

Nifty IT slumps 1% as Fed rate hike sparks fresh selling in tech stocks

The weakness in IT stocks was followed by the US Federal Reserve's decision to hike the key lending rate by 0.25 basis points to 3.75-4 per cent.

In Hyderabads Karkhana, a neem tree stands in the way of change, and devotees dont want translocation

A decades-old neem tree at Karkhana has become the unlikely centre of a tussle between devotees opposing its translocation and authorities seekin

Delhi tops NITI Aayog's electric mobility index 2025, Maharashtra follows

The index assesses states and UTs on key parameters such as transport electrification, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and researc

Global powers that themselves violate international law sit in Security Council: Guterres

We have geopolitical divides, and in these geopolitical divides, we have powers that themselves violate international law and sit in the Security

Watch: Shah Rukh Khan performs aarti at Ambanis Ganesh puja

Mumbai: Shah Rukh Khan may have quietly entered the Ambanis Ganesh Chaturthi celebration away from the paparazzi, but a video from inside Antilia

Stock Markets on Sep 17: Sensex, Nifty Open Higher Post Fed Rate Hike

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, traded marginally higher in early trade despite the US Federal Reserve's recent rate hike and indicat