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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

Life insurers August new business premium up 33% to 41,198 crore

State-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the market leader, led the growth, with its new business premium rising more than 45% YoY

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

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

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.

Wrapping half a coconut in aluminium foil: How this simple kitchen trick may keep it fresh for longer, its benefits and the right way to store it

To keep leftover coconut halves fresh, it's essential to prevent moisture loss and spoilage. Wrapping the exposed surface tightly in aluminum foi

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

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

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Quote of the Day by Elizabeth Taylor: Elizabeth Taylors quote, Ive been through it all, baby, Im Mother Courage explores the importance of resili

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

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

UPI trail leads to drug racket, 20 kg ganja seized in Telangana

Hyderabad: A UPI transaction through PhonePe helped the Telangana police bust an interstate drug racket and seize 20 kg of ganja and arrest two p

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

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

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

BIEAP workshop aims to shift focus from rote learning to analytical thinking

Festival of Democracy theme for Dasara Flower Show 2026

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

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

Psychology says parents who believe every child needs a sibling may be right about one important thing

A supportive sibling relationship may help children develop emotional understanding and self-regulation. However, persistent hostility, bullying

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

Genetically engineered crops may be doing more than boosting harvests: new 40-year study finds they could help US farms withstand climate change

New research suggests genetically engineered crops help US agriculture adapt. Widespread adoption of these crops is linked to higher and more sta

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

'Not in any way intentional': CM Vijay clarifies row over jaw gesture in Tamil Nadu Assembly

Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday clarified that his ody language while responding to the debate on demands for grants for the

Eye donation fortnight concludes in Visakhapatnam

AI can take you in positive direction, Bharat Biotech head tells graduates at Osmania University

NMDC signs wage settlement for workmen

Experts highlight AIs potential in flood prediction, water management

Relatives protest on highway over farmers death

Walkathon held in Belagavi to raise awareness on eye donation

FinTechs helping bridge Indias MSME credit gap: RBI Governor

The Governor noted that over the past decade, FinTech has fundamentally reshaped the architecture of Indian finance

Majji quits YSRCP, set to join TDP

First Senior Commander-Level Flag Meeting Between India and China Held in Arunachal Pradesh

India and China held their first senior commander-level flag meeting in Arunachal Pradesh, focusing on maintaining peace along the border. First

BJP gets conditional nod for Ballari rally after row over venue

Vijayendra says government yielded to peoples pressure; says there is no justification for denying permission to a peaceful political programme

Pensioners seek removal of anomalies in medical insurance scheme