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Puri Jagannath Temple Darshan Closed for 4 Hours Today Over Banakalagi Ritual

Public darshan at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri will remain suspended for four hours on Wednesday due to the scheduled Banakalagi ritual. Ac

Yogi Adityanath Government Steps Up Gomti River Rejuvenation Drive With Wider Sewage And Restoration Plan

Eiffel Tower chief to quit after women staff removed for Hindu group

Women working at the Eiffel Tower were told to leave their posts and keep away from certain areas so that a visiting Hindu delegation would not h

FACT FOCUS: US poverty rate is at an all-time low, but there are other factors to consider

New York, September 30, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trump is adding to the economic numbers he touts, claiming the United States lowest poverty n

Crude oil futures gain as Trump denies reports of easing Iran sanctions

At 9:36 am on Wednesday, Brent futures were $103.43 up 0.82% and WTI Nov futures $89.77 up 0.44%

How Omar Abdullahs resolution puts autonomy debate on centre stage again | Explained

Why did the Statehood resolution trigger a political row? What do past resolutions on autonomy and special status mean today? And why did the BJP

Onions at 35 a kg at Vijayawadas Rythu Bazars from September 30, 2 kg a family a month

Buyers must show an Aadhaar or ration card; the scheme will be extended to Rythu Bazars across the State depending on the response in Vijayawada

Adani's 100 Crore Signal: Will Other Billionaires Follow?

Kalhath at 10: How Maximiliano Modesti took the Indian stitch global

As Lucknows Kalhath Institute turns 10, founder Maximiliano Modesti reflects on giving traditional Indian embroidery new contexts through contemp

Apple Pay launches in India to take on PhonePe, Google

Customers can make payments across merchants using their iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad, with support for Mac coming soon

Araku Valley coffee caf and experience centre on Vizag Beach Road to open in a month

The 1.06-crore two-storey facility will have a caf on the ground floor and a farm-to-cup exhibition on Araku coffee above it; the GCC plans to ru

Binance Pay Enables Payments at PayPay Merchants via HIVEX in Japan

Binance Pay Enables Payments at PayPay Merchants via HIVEX in Japan

India's Senior Tech Workforce Turns to IIT Kharagpur for AI Upskilling

India's Senior Tech Workforce Turns to IIT Kharagpur for AI Upskilling

Mach Travel Solutions Limited Featured Among 'Leading SMEs of India' in Dun & Bradstreet's Business Enterprises of Tomorrow 2026

Mach Travel Solutions Limited Featured Among 'Leading SMEs of India' in Dun & Bradstreet's Business Enterprises of Tomorrow 2026

Hyd-Vizag Private Bus Overturns Near Suryapet, 10 Injured

The injured were shifted to the Suryapet Government Hospital for treatment.

Mark Carney defends Canada as US import ban takes effect

Will Strike Before Trump': Iran Army Reveals New War Doctrine; 'Americans Not In Good Position'

Irans military has revealed a major shift in its war doctrine, with Army spokesman Brigadier General Amir Akraminia saying Iranian forces are pre

At McDonald's, AI Decides Price Of Your Big Mac, Discounted Coffee

McDonald's says its franchisees are free to set their own prices, but five store owners told Reuters the company pressured them to use the AI-pri

A Lok Sabha bypoll in Tamil Nadu that triggered the first Motion of Confidence in Indian legislature

The by-election in question was for the Aruppukottai Lok Sabha constituency, which was considered to be the largest in the country in the early 1

CAFE III norms tighten targets, reward small cars and electrified vehicles

Indias final CAFE III norms tighten passenger-vehicle efficiency targets by nearly 17% through FY32; Maruti Suzuki, Renault and Nissan could bene

Pentagon Picks Boeing for New US Navy Fighter Jets Contract

The announcement marks the second time Boeing has been selected by the Pentagon during the second Trump administration for a sixth-generation wea

Rift in Opposition? Congress hits back at Sanjay Singh over SP alliance remarks ahead of INDIA bloc meeting

The opposition appears to be facing fresh friction ahead of I.N.D.I.A bloc meeting on Wednesday as Congress leader Rajendra Pal Gautam hit back a

Arivihan raises $10M as AI-led edtech targets Indias smaller cities

Arivihan will use the new capital to expand across states and CBSE, strengthen AI and vernacular capabilities, and broaden access to personalised

13,724-crore railway works under way in Guntur district, including eight road-over-bridges: Pemmasani

The Gaddipadu road-over-bridge, whose foundation stone was laid last week, will lift Inner Ring Road traffic over a level crossing that 78 trains

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Charms Fans Upon Returning from Paris Fashion Week

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan returns to Mumbai after Paris Fashion Week, engaging warmly with fans and photographers. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Charms Fan

India Moves To Introduce Gyroplanes For Joyrides, Surveys, Surveillance As DGCA Sets Training Rules

Hyderabad Bank Executive Found Dead Inside Hotel Room, Lover On The Run

CCTV footage from the hotel has also been secured as investigators attempt to reconstruct the events leading to the death

Turtle found in Bihar has A-B-C-D-like marks on its back, locals left amazed

A turtle found in Bihar's Gopalganj has become a talking point after people noticed unusual yellow markings on its shell that appear remarkably s

3,000 crore drugs seized from Iranian boat in Arabian Sea; 5 Pakistan nationals detained

The seized contraband comprised high-grade methamphetamine and heroin, the Coast Guard said

India bonds to edge up on steady US yields, oil prices

10-year yield set to record its biggest monthly rise, as crude oil prices stay above $100 a barrel and US yields hit highs

Indian Womens Compound Archery Team Wins Gold at Asian Games 2026

The Indian womens compound archery team clinched gold at the Asian Games 2026, defeating China in a record-setting match. Indian Womens Compound

India vs West Indies 2nd ODI: Playing 11, live toss time (IST), streaming

India will enter the contest after a dominant chase in the series opener, with Virat Kohli and captain Shubman Gill scoring centuries as the host

BRS questions Telangana government on weaver payments ahead of CM Reddy

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Police boost security at Ujjain

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Aaranyak trains six Assam farmers in nursery skills to boost incomes

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Jackie Shroff remembers legendary filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee on his 104th birth anniversary

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff remembered legendary filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee on his 104th birth annivers

Donald Trump Calls Google CEO Sundar Pichai A 'Monster'. Here's Why

US President Donald Trump jokingly called Google CEO Sundar Pichai a monster while introducing him at a White House meeting with leading AI execu

How sugar from outer space became one of the backbones of life on Earth

Sydney, Sep 30 (Conversation) Is there life elsewhere, or is Earth unique in the universe? This is one of humanitys great unanswered questions. O

OU: Man Killed in Tipper Scooty Collision Near EFLU

Osmania University police registered a case and launched a search for the accused driver.

Much bigger than the Internet: Trump announces US to officially rename AI to 'Super Intelligence'

At a recent White House luncheon, President Trump announced the reclassification of Artificial Intelligence to Super Intelligence. He stated that

INDIA bloc to hold key meeting today; SIR row, functioning of CEC on agenda

Samajwadi Party MPs Harendra Malik and Maulana Mohibbullah Nadvi will attend the INDIA alliance meeting on Wednesday. This meeting will focus on

Apple set to sell 6 million iPhone Duos in 2026: Counterpoint Research

The figure, more typical of niche foldable segment than Apple's usual smartphone sales, is contingent on how well the company ramps up production

Amit Shah to Address Rally in Jalandhar as BJPs Anti-Drug Campaign Concludes

Amit Shah is set to speak at a major rally in Jalandhar, marking the end of the BJPs state-wide anti-drug campaign in Punjab. Amit Shah to Addres

ADB frowns at Maharashtra utilitys financial health

ADBs validation report says that while the loan-supported programme was successful, MSEDCLs deteriorating financial health could mean that the ga

Asian Games: India Women's Compound Archery Team Wins Gold With World Record

The Indian women's compound archery team, comprising Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi, and Prithika Pradeep, won the gold medal at the

Pichai backs White House AI safety accord

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 30 (IANS) Google CEO Sundar Pichai and other leading technology executives have signed a White House accord that c

Delhi HC orders takedown of fake profiles, deepfakes using Vikas Divyakirtis identity

The hearing also saw the court question Instagrams feature that allows users to create a new reel using another persons video

Niall Horan Celebrates 10 Years of This Town: Was my song and now its ours

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Irish singer-songwriter Niall Horan has marked 10 years of his debut solo single This Town, reflecting on th

From Zuckerberg, Pichai to Musk: Trump, tech titans sign AI pact; says industry can police itself

OpenAI eyes raising $30 billion in funding at $1.4 trillion valuation

The firm is seeking a valuation of around $1.4 trn, not including the money raised, said the people, potentially vaulting it back above longtime

Top Militant Commander Killed in Encounter in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir

A top commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba was killed in an encounter with security forces in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on September 30. Top Militant Co

Can officers act as government? Congress seeks discussion on CS, Law Secretary letters in J&K Assembly

Meanwhile, BJP legislators staged a walkout from the Assembly over the Statehood resolution, which called upon the Government of India to urgentl

PMK leader seeks liquor shop closure; questions TNs law and order

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 30 (IANS) PMK leader and former Union Minister Anbumani Ramadoss has urged the Tamil Nadu government to close all liq

AI won't become Skynet, says Vance

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 30 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could turn into a Skynet-like fo

Lower Fed hike odds, oil dip lend RBI hand in supporting rupee

The rupee is expected to open at 95.94-95.99 per dollar, according to traders after closing Tuesday at 95.98

Record quarter primes India IPO market for another blockbuster year

Listing proceeds surpassed $9 billion in July-September, the most ever for the period, according to data compiled by Bloomberg

Woman filmed while bathing; blackmailed and sexually assaulted for 6 months in Bihar

In a disturbing incident from Banka district, a woman has revealed that she was secretly filmed while bathing. Two men then exploited these recor

Telangana SIR: 48.88 lakh voters cleared for final rolls

Hyderabad: Over 48.88 lakh voters have been cleared for inclusion in the final electoral rolls in Telangana after hearing of their cases followin

Political storm over Parvesh slapping AAP worker intensifies

The BJP said that the AAPs continued protests, even after the Delhi Police registered cases against the Minister, Mr. Jarnail Singh and others, w

Apple Pay now available in India: Who can use it and how

New Delhi: Tech giant Apple on Wednesday, September 30, announced that Apple Pay is now available for users in India across iPhone, iPad, and App

US-Led Troops Exit Iraq: What Is Next For Pro-Iran Groups?

Iraq has long been a proxy battleground for the US and Iran, with each interfering in major political decisions and government formation.

Bangladesh women lose ground after quota reform

Bangladesh's 2024 student-led uprising was fuelled by a demand that coveted government jobs be awarded on merit, not through quotas. In 2024, it

HCU Polls: SFI's Dilshada Defeats ABVP's Naresh for President's Post

She defeated Naresh Podishetti of the ABVP-SLVD alliance, who secured 197 votes.

Chidambaram calls SIR process deeply flawed, questions ECs decisions

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Former Union Minister and Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Wednesday criticised the Election Commission

Mumbai daycare shocker: Daughter who believed in rebirth preserved father's body in freezer for 4 years, paid 1.6 lakh monthly to agency to preserve it

A 78-year-old man's body was found in a freezer at a Mumbai daycare centre, four years after his death. His daughter, who reportedly believed in

Bihar Bureaucrat Couple Raided, Rs 1 Crore Cash, Jewellery, Luxury Watches Found

Ravindra Kumar Diwakar, who is ADM (Supply), Patna, and his wife Kumari Sweety, District Sub-Registrar of Danapur, were raided on Monday in conne

US-Led Coalition Ends Mission In Iraq, Moves Out After 12 Years

The Iraqi government believes the coalition's withdrawal removes the excuse powerful Tehran-backed militant factions have used to retain their we

Asian Games: India beat Thailand to enter compound mixed team final

Digital Desk | Okazaki, Sep 30 (IANS) Indian mixed compound team of Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Chikitha Taniparthi entered the final with a 156-155

Morocco's King appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as first female PM

Digital Desk | Rabat, Sep 30 (IANS) Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, national coordinator of the Authenticity

UNGA president 'intends to lead' UNSC reform process: Spokesperson

Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 30 (IANS) General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman intends to lead the process of Security Council reform wh

Asian Games LIVE: India Match World Record To Strike Archery Gold, Enter Another Final

Asian Games 2026 Day 11 LIVE: India clinched gold medal in women's compound team archery, beating China while also matching the world record. Ana

Trump renames AI 'Super Intelligence', calls it 'much bigger than internet'

Trump has directed the federal government to use 'Super Intelligence' instead of AI, while major technology firms agreed to a voluntary pact outl

Dilip Ghosh Responds to Congress Protests Against Election Commission

Dilip Ghosh criticizes Congress for protesting the Election Commission, questioning their electoral integrity after losing recent elections. Dili

Apple launches Apple Pay in India to take on Google, Paytm

Apple Pay is first launching in partnership with local lender Axis Bank Ltd

TN bypolls: CM Vijay to campaign for TVK candidate in Dharapuram today

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 30 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay will campaign in Dha

Woman Raped At Bihar Hotel, Accused Arrested While Trying To Flee To Nepal

The woman alleged that she was raped at knifepoint a hotel in Begusarai on September 27.

IGPL director Manav Jaini names Aditi Ashok strong medal contender at Asian Games 2026

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Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar rejects Rs 444 crore tender scam allegations against Yathindra Siddaramaiah

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Saba Pataudi shares inside pics of Inaaya's ninth birthday with Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor gives it a miss

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Saba Pataudi gave a glimpse inside niece Inaaya Naumi Kemmu's ninth birthday celebrations on Tuesday. Sharin

Baloch group highlights rights abuses by Pakistan in Balochistan at Geneva photo exhibition

Digital Desk | Geneva, Sep 30 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a photo exhibition outside the United Nations Office in Geneva, draw

Maharashtra Government unveils Fodder Development Policy to tackle shortage

Under the policy, the list of grasses suitable for cultivation, fodder-producing trees, improved fodder crops, and traditional and non-traditiona

346 Days And Counting: Wait For US Visa Gets Longer For Indians

The 346-day figure is a historical average for obtaining an interview. It does not describe the time taken to decide an application after an inte

Parineeti Chopra Shares Insights on Balancing Emotion and Acting

Parineeti Chopra discusses her approach to acting and managing emotions while promoting her web series Shak: Trust No One. Parineeti Chopra Share

Delhi-NCR likely to turn dry as rains ease; air quality remains in moderate category

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to witness a significant shift in weather from Wednesday, with the recent spell of ra

Eiffel Tower chief to step down after uproar over removal women staff during BAPS visit

The operating company that runs the Eiffel Tower said that its chief would step down at the end of this year in the wake of a controversy over th

China's weak soybean demand dims prospects for US cargoes after tariff snub

China's soybean buying is likely to decline in the months ahead due to weak animal feed demand and negative crush margins, leaving little room fo

Wake up: Iran releases 25-page letter urging US voters to reject Trump ahead of midterms

Trump backs independent AI audits in shift toward stronger safety measures

Under the agreement forged at a White House lunch Tuesday with nearly two dozen top tech industry executives, AI companies also committed to regu

No Valid PUC, No Fuel: Delhi-NCR Set To Tighten Vehicle Pollution Checks From 1 October

Elon fumbles on AI, explains how Super Intelligence would bring prosperity for humankind