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Operation Toofan to enter second phase on September 28; focus on drug prevention and rehabilitation

Second phase of Operation Toofan envisages the formation of Toofan Janajagratha Samithis through local bodies with the participation of residents

How Haryanas village health centres are screening heart patients and helping save lives

A tele-ECG project implemented by the government in partnership with a startup has made ECGs available at primary and community health centres ac

CJP seeks support for Oct 2 protest to demand ouster of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

In Guwahati, CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka reached out for support ahead of the nationwide protest set to begin in Mumbai on October 2. The prot

Trans ACNR Solutions, 8 others file IPO papers with SEBI

The proposed IPOs are aimed at raising funds for a range of purposes, including business expansion, working capital requirements, repayment of de

New mobile recharge rules: 30-day plans, call-only options and more

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has unveiled enhancements to prepaid mobile recharge options, featuring more voice-and-SMS-only Special

How the science Nikolai Vavilov built changed how we save crops

One of Vavilovs major contributions was a paper he published in 1926: even today, a century later, it remains the foundation of the study and use

Amit Shah flags off Indias 1st LNG train; targets zero diesel use in Railways by 2030

Diesel consumption down 63 per cent since 2015-16 as Railways steps up shift to LNG, electric traction

'We trusted EC in 2017': Akhilesh alleges poll officials deleted SP votes in 2022

Akhilesh Yadav has accused the Election Commission of deliberately deleting votes belonging to the Samajwadi Party. He argues that this malpracti

KNRUHS disqualifies 37 MBBS, BDS aspirants over ST reservation

Hyderabad: Acting on communication from the Tribal Welfare Department, the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) on Saturday

India Wins Double Gold In Kabaddi At Asian Games As Men

India's women's and men's kabaddi teams defeated Iran 37-34 and 40-34, respectively, to secure both gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games.

Keralam researchers discover a new species of genus Begonia in Western Ghats

Species christened Begonia rajvikramanii after R. Raj Vikraman, former Head of the Garden Management Division, JNTBGRI

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Mobile phone retailers to protest against UPI MDR charges on October 2

The All India Mobile Retailers Association for the Delhi NCR region said retailers will symbolically cover UPI QR codes with black cloth and refr

Indian Boxer Parveen Secures Medal Spot at Asian Games with Dominant Victory

Parveen Hooda advances to the semifinals at the Asian Games, ensuring a medal for India after defeating Uzbekistans Khomidova 5-0. Indian Boxer P

Who are Sukhbir Singh Sandhu & Vivek Joshi? The 2 election commissioners behind the ECI dissent

An investive media report has revealed an unprecedented rift within the Election Commission of India. Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu

'His mind was stolen': Devendra Fadnavis rips into Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori' allegations

Taking at swipe at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for repeatedly raising questions over the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in th

Asian Games 2026: India's Harita Bhadra Wins Bronze in Women's 200m Event

Bhadra clocked 23.20 seconds in the women's 200m final

Ming-Era Great Wall Section Damaged By Long-Running Coal Mining Activity In Chinas Shanxi Province

Tamil Nadu Government Exempts Law and Order Wing from RTI Act

Tamil Nadu has exempted its law and order wing from the RTI Act, limiting public access to police-related records. Tamil Nadu Government Exempts

ED attaches fresh assets worth 442 cr in probe against online gaming company Gameskraft

The central agency said in a statement that a provisional order was issued on September 25 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to

India, Canada preparing to take ties to 'higher level': Jaishankar

Amid discussions in India regarding diversification of its energy sources, Jaishankar also met Venezuela Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia Gonzale

Corporate India sheds zombie firms as debt-servicing capacity improves: D&B

Dun & Bradstreet study shows the share of zombie firms fell to 5.5% in 2025 from 8.1% in 2017, signalling stronger corporate debt-servicing capac

The Heartfelt Connection Between Lata Mangeshkar and Prime Minister Modi

Lata Mangeshkars enduring bond with PM Modi is highlighted through personal letters and shared moments, reflecting their deep friendship. The Hea

Asian Games: Harita Bhadra holds nerve in photo-finish to bag 200m bronze

In a thrilling finish, Harita Bhadra grabbed a bronze in the womens 200m race, recording 23.20 seconds. Just 0.01 seconds later, Japans Abigeiruf

27 dead within hours in South Africa: What do police know about the two mass shootings, and are the suspects still at large?

Police said the attackers were armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols. During the shooting, some people at the venue were reportedly searched and ha

'Marriage doesn't advance age': HC rejects Muslim personal law defence in POCSO case

The Delhi High Court has taken a firm stance by ruling against a man who married a 16-year-old under Muslim personal law, emphasizing that this d

15-Year-Old Boy Murdered in Sambalpur, Two Accused Surrender

A 15-year-old boy was brutally murdered using a knife and bricks in the Dhipapada area under Burla police station limits on Sunday morning. The v

Tracheal stents offer relief to dog breeds prone to breathing problems; veterinarians trained in Chennai

Veterinarians from across India attended a hands-on canine tracheal stenting workshop in Chennai, showcasing fluoroscopy-guided deployment on cad

Tracheal stents offer relief to dog breeds prone to breathing problems; veterinarians trained in Chennai

Veterinarians from across India attended a hands-on canine tracheal stenting workshop in Chennai, showcasing fluoroscopy-guided deployment on cad

'Oye maar kisse raha hai': On cam, Delhi minister Parvesh Verma slaps man

Captured on video during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar, Delhi, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma's unexpected slap to a young man has stirred controv

The Gyanesh Kumar Controversy: Accountability or Managed Correction?

The central question is not whether Gyanesh Kumar should be held accountable. If the allegations against him are established, he must face due pr

Bengal government will protect 'gaumata', jail anybody who insults monks: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari assured that his government will protect 'gaumata' and take strict action against those who insult mo

Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool aids shipping with war-risk coverage amid tensions

Since May 2026, the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool has provided crucial war-risk insurance to Indian shipping amid rising global conflicts.

2025 Ladakh Violence: Wangchuk Seeks Release of Inquiry Report, Higher Compensation for Victims

Wangchuk recalled how he was taken to Jodhpur on a special flight on September 26 last year and subsequently informed that he had been detained u

Floods, landslides kill 56 in India and 14 in Nepal

Authorities are carrying out rescue operations in waterlogged areas and distributing relief, while officials have been told to assess crop damage

Sibal escalates SIR row, demands CECs removal and review of elections

Kapil Sibal has raised concerns over the Election Commission's decision-making under Gyanesh Kumar during a ten-month period. His allegations inc

'Xi understands how I feel': Trump says Taiwan not a major point of friction

DRDO partners with startup to develop 20 mK-class dilution refrigerator

DRDO signed a Rs 500-crore project with Zero mK India to build indigenous 20 mK dilution fridge for quantum computing.

Suvendu Adhikari Critiques TMC-CPI(M) Alliance as a Convenience Marriage

Suvendu Adhikari labels the TMC-CPI(M) alliance a convenience marriage, criticizing their political motives amid electoral tensions. Suvendu Adhi

Capacity scale-ups to drive Epigral's 5,000 crore target by FY31: CMD Maulik Patel

The company expects to reach 2,900 crore in revenue this fiscal year following revenue of 2,5002,530 crore in 2026

'Specs in Treta Yug?': Anjali Arora's Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha poster sparks troll fest

Anjali Arora's Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha has sparked fresh social media reactions after a poster showed a vanar character wearing spectacles,

Hema Malini calls Esha and Ahana her 'treasures' on Daughters Day

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) Veteran actress Hema Malini shared a special message for Esha and Ahana Deol this Daughters Day. Calling the

J&K Recruitment Agencies Collect Rs 82.45 Crore in Fees as Thousands Await Government Jobs

JKSSB and JKPSC collected Rs 82.45 crore in application and examination fees over the past 23 months, while only 4,702 of the 12,241 government p

Rahul Gandhi Posts Rough Sea Message Amid Election Commission Row

Congress Leaders Cryptic Post Comes After Report On Objections By Two Election Commissioners

Keralam GAD website hacked, suspected Pakistani group claims responsibility

The Keralam governments General Administration Department website was hacked on Sunday by a group claiming to be Pakistan-based Team Blackleets,

Yuva morcha waves black flag at Chennithala, Priyanka Gandhi in Kozhikode

Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Sep 27 (IANS) A day after Youth Congress workers showed black flags to Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Kollam, Bharati

Raghav Chadha Hails New Voice, SMS-Only Tariff Vouchers

BJP MP Says TRAI Move Follows His Parliament Intervention On Prepaid Plans

Anahat Singh Makes History with Silver Medal in Squash at Asian Games

Anahat Singh, 18, wins silver in womens singles squash, becoming Indias first female silver medalist at the Asian Games. Anahat Singh Makes Histo

'I gave everything I had': Prachi Choudhary reflects on bronze at Asian Games

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Prachi Choudhary reflected on her Asian Games bronze medal in the women's 400m race, calling her achievem

Secular POSCO: Delhi HC Rejects Personal Law Defence

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a marriage claimed to be valid under Muslim personal law cannot provide immunity from criminal prosecution wh

Muslim marriage doesn't remove criminality of physical relations with minor: Delhi HC

The Delhi HC said the POCSO framework would be substantially weakened if an adult could answer a prosecution concerning a girl below the age of 1

Thousands of ageing BS-3 buses continue to run across Karnataka

Bengaluru: Thousands of ageing BS-3 buses operated by Karnatakas four transport corporations are continuing to ply on roads, raising concerns ove

Korea's KF-21 is flying, AMCA still on paper: The fighter-jet race India cannot afford to lose

As South Korea's KF-21 program progresses towards operational capability, India's AMCA program is still finalizing construction partners. The KF-

Odisha Weather Update: Rain

Following spells of intense weather, the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has released its latest midday bulletin, indicating that l

Lata Mangeshkars Journey to Mastering Urdu After a Remark from Dilip Kumar

Lata Mangeshkar improved her Urdu pronunciation after a remark from Dilip Kumar, leading her to study the language with a scholar. Lata Mangeshka

Man kills wife with grinding stone after argument in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 26-year-old woman was murdered by her husband in Hyderbads Chikkadpally on Sunday, September 27, after the couple had an argument. T

ShahSharma Huddle to Shape BJPs Line on J&K Statehood Showdown in Assembly

BJPNC Confrontation Over J&K Statehood Resolution Signals a Deeper Strategic Rift

What to do with empty room freshener bottles? Try these 4 easy DIY reuse ideas for a stylish and fragrant home

Instead of discarding empty room freshener bottles, consider their potential for creative reuse. These versatile containers can be turned into ch

Flipkart expects EMI to fuel a third of festive mobile, electronics GMV

Nearly half of high-value electronics purchases are expected to use affordability options, while biometric authentication is seeing higher paymen

Asian Games: Lot to improve, couldve played better but happy with silver, says Anahat Singh

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 27 (IANS) Indias 18-year-old Anahat Singh admitted she was disappointed with her performance in the womens singles fin

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was 'pulled from rubble' of hospital after US strikes: Report

While the mystery surrounding the whereabouts of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei continues, a new report has claimed that the 56-year-old

Manchester City Chairman Asserts Club's Innocence Over 114 Premier League Charges

The club has always denied wrongdoing and Al Mubarak restated that stance in a letter to fans

Nitin Naveen Highlights Mann Ki Baat as a Platform for Inspiring Stories

Nitin Naveen praises PM Modis Mann Ki Baat for showcasing inspiring stories and addressing youth issues during his visit to West Bengal. Nitin Na

Nandini price hike: Govt weighs farmer returns, consumer burden

Bengaluru: A proposed increase in the price of KMF Nandini milk has triggered a fresh debate in Karnataka, with milk unions pressing for a Rs 10

'Anti-social elements spreading rumours': LPU on massive protests over unverified rape report

After massive protests and vandalism over unverified rape reportof a female student on Lovely Professional University (LPU) campus in Phagwara, P

Bob Marleys Kingston home became a museum preserving his personal treasures

CJP leader Ashutosh Ranka detained by Assam Police: Abhijeet Dipke

Ranka has criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over schools, land rights and electoral boundaries.

I love swimming in sea when it's rough: Rahul Gandhi in cryptic social media post

Rahul Gandhi posted a cryptic message on social media about swimming in rough seas. His post follows a report by The Indian Express regarding iss

Delhi High Court sends Muslim husband to jail for impregnating 16-year-old wife, says secular POCSO is above communal personal laws

The Delhi High Court The court examined the legal scheme under the BNS and the POCSO Act and noted that both laws penalised sexual intercourse wi

Archaeologists discover 1,700-year-old Roman-era pyramid tomb in Egypt

A rare pyramid-shaped tomb has been uncovered at Bir Al-Shaghala in Egypt's Dakhla Oasis and dates back to the Roman period. The tomb, built from

Tragic Boat Capsize in DRC Claims 12 Lives

A boat capsized in Lake Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to 12 fatalities and many missing, as rescue efforts continue. Tragic Boat Ca

Nanomedicine to drive next generation of precision medicine, personalised healthcare: Dr Jitendra Singh

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Nanomedicine will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of precision medicine and personalised health

Asian Games 2026: Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh Win Silver in Squash Singles

India experienced a bittersweet Sunday on the squash courts of the Asian Games 2026, as both rising star Anahat Singh and seasoned campaigner Abh

Kappi Squad gets OTT release date; know when and where to watch Rinosh George and Anagha Ajith's show online

The Malayalam series Kappi Squad is set to release on OTT soon. Starring Rinosh George and Sreejith Babu in key roles, the series has now locked

Government Orders Maximum Output from Captive Coal-Based Power Plants

The Indian government has directed captive coal-based power plants to operate at full capacity to ensure adequate electricity supply. Government

Cabinet Approves Payment of Rs 22-cr Arrears To Kovur Sugar Factory Workers, Staff

On the occasion, MLA Prasanthi Reddy did Palabhishekam to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's portrait. The 11-year long wait of the workers bo

Wangchuk backs October 2 CJP protest against CEC, may not attend physically

The whole idea of supporting movements for me is that these movements are on their own. So there are many people now for that issue, and I am hap

Asian Games 2026: Anahat and Abhay One Win Away from Gold and Los Angeles Olympics Berth

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Urgent Appeal to Uphold Constitutional Health Guarantees by Eradicating Food Safety Leniency and Combating Public Health Degradation The Environ

India Does Not Seek Another Countrys Territory, But Will Defend Its Security And Strategic Autonomy: Rajnath Singh

Himanta Can Arrest Us All: CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Threatens Mass Assam Protest After Teams Detention in Guwahati

Tensions flared in Assam on Sunday as Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke issued a direct warning to Assam Chief Minister Himanta

Man who claimed to be Jayalalithaas half-brother and sought 50% of her properties is dead, Madras High Court told

Justices Abdul Quddhose and Rajesh Vivekananthan direct the High Court Registry to verify by issuing notice to the Mysuru address of N.J. Vasudev

Muslim Community Donates Blood in Mumbai to Celebrate PM Modis Birthday

In Mumbai, the Muslim community participated in a blood donation camp to honor PM Modis birthday as part of a broader service initiative. Muslim

12 Killed, Dozens Missing After Boat Capsizes In Congos Lake Kivu

Vessel Carrying More Than 50 Traders Capsizes Near Idjwi Island

Tajinder Singh Toor Bags Shot Put Silver at Asian Games: Misses Golden Hat-Trick in Rain

Bank Strike Tomorrow: 10 Things You Can Still Do Without Visiting A Branch

Bank Strike September 28-30: Despite the branch closures, digital channels, internet banking, ATMs, and cash deposit machines will remain fully o

Mamata camp's TMC MLA claims car attacked twice in two days

Kunal Ghosh claimed motorcycle-borne attackers smashed his car's windshield with hammers while one of them trained a gun at his security personne

Dubai woman finds living in Mumbai expensive, returns within 15 days after heavy traffic and non-stop honking leave her exhausted

A Dubai based woman named Farah has said her short trip to Mumbai left her surprised by how expensive the city has become, and how quickly its tr

From Farms & Labour to Asian Games Gold: Inspiring Tales of India's Kabaddi Champions

KSRTC To Run Special Inter-State Services for Festive Season

Special services would operate between October 14 and November 14 from various cities in Keralam to Bengaluru, Mysuru and Chennai and vice versa,