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At midnight on Africa Avenue, Delhi PWD Minister sets November 30 deadline to resurface 600 km of roads

The inspection came after the Delhi government approved a one-time cost escalation for PWD road projects following disruptions in bitumen supplie

Odisha government plans 870-Acre Silicon Valley hub in Cuttacks Naraj for semiconductor, IT projects

The State government has received investment proposals worth approximately Rs 23,600 crore and the potential to generate 6,100 employment opportu

Morning Digest: Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law; Mamata moves SC against freeze on TMC symbol, and more

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Daayra, Vibe, Hanuman Ansh, Mirzapur: The Movie and Resident Evil box office report for September 18

The Friday box office saw a mix of new releases and films already running in theatres. While Daayra, VIBE and Resident Evil began their theatrica

Gujarat Deputy CM holds Matru Samvad with Nadiad Sakhi Mandal women

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Homo Faber 2026: The future of handmade

A powerful lesson from British artist Es Devlins An Island of Light in Venice is how exhibition design can change the perceived value of an objec

Zimbabwe enter unique list, suffer hefty defeat against Australia in 2nd ODI in Harare

Zimbabwe and Australia continued their ongoing ODI series by taking on each other in the 2nd ODI. The two sides met at the Harare Sports Club on

Tata Sons board unanimous on panel for RBI compliance

Trusts Chairman Noel Opposed IPO, Backed Other Options

Want peace for important deal: Ex-employee, partner texted family from execs phone

Yuvraj Singh Manchanda's family awaits his ashes and belongings after his alleged murder by former colleagues. His body was found and cremated by

World's Busiest Railway Station Tests Robot Bins

Shinjuku Station is a sprawling transport complex with multiple rail firms that serve more than 2.7 million passengers every day

Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi receives warm welcome during Sankalp Yatra in Nadiad

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Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during Sankalp Yatra

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Bihar announces OTS scheme for brick kilns, waives 90 crore interest on outstanding dues

Interest component will be waived off under OTS; It will benefit around 6000 brick kiln owners. It will be applicable for three months beginning

Warren Buffett Quits as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman

His oldest son, Howard, will become Berkshire Hathaways new chairman, part of a long-planned succession

Trump signs law expanding sanctions against Russia

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) President Donald Trump has signed a law expanding sanctions against Russia and providing for tariffs of

Sharad Pawar urges Maharashtra government to declare drought, provide 50,000 per hectare relief

Instead of taking a decision based solely on the average district figures, the actual damage should be considered together based on taluka-wise r

Iran claims it struck an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran reports striking an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Hundreds of thousands rallied in Tehran showing strong government support. South Kor

Tata Sons set ball rolling for listing after RBI diktat; February 2027 emerges as approximate internal target

Tata Sons has started preparing for a potential stock market listing after the RBI directed it to comply with regulations for upper-layer NBFCs,

Gujarat CM highlights PM Modi

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Trump says his son told him he will pay back Russian oligarch for wedding contribution

US President Donald Trump announced that his son will repay a Russian oligarch, Umar Kremlev, who allegedly financed Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding c

Trump says US secures Greenland security deal

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that he says gives Washi

Trump Claims US Deal with Denmark to Boost Military Presence in Greenland

Since returning to the White House in January 2025, Trump has repeatedly insisted that Washington needed to control Greenland for strategic reaso

Allahabad HC adjourns Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah hearing till October 13

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North Korea says nuclear status 'irreversible' after UN atomic agency rebuke

The IAEAs biased viewpoint and double standards are the fundamental factor causing the collapse of the international nuclear non-proliferation sy

Paramount, states could settle Warner Bros. $110 billion deal challenge this weekend, sources say

Paramount and several states are nearing a settlement regarding the Warner Bros. acquisition. Discussions include independent content monitoring

Ladakh groups call off week-long protest march

Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk on guest list for Xi state dinner

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are among the business leaders due to attend a White House state

Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google's AI

The hacks occurred in May during a cybersecurity test conducted by Irregular, an independent company that conducts cybersecurity evaluations

US national gets default bail in terror case

DUSU Election Results 2026 LIVE: ABVP, NSUI locked in keen contest, counting to start at 8 am

Amid tight security, the counting of votes for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) will begin at 8 am. On Friday, a 40.46-per cent voter

US touts $1 billion in UN cuts ahead of Trumps General Assembly speech

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) The Trump administration says it has secured more than $1 billion in United Nations budget cuts, alongsi

Extremely speedy action by probe agency can create doubt: SC

Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill Allowing 100% Tariffs on India

The legislation takes aim at Russia's energy and defense sectors, alongside President Vladimir Putin and other senior officials

Pawan Sehrawat replaces Tajinderpal Singh Toor as India's Asian Games flag-bearer

Pawan Sehrawat has been chosen as the flag-bearer for India's opening ceremony at the Asian Games, stepping in for Tajinderpal Singh Toor, who fa

'Its one-sided...': Trump says he is banning media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

Trump to Put Irans nuclear ambitions at centre of UN diplomacy

Digital Desk | Washington, Sepr 19 (IANS) President Donald Trump will put Irans nuclear ambitions at the centre of his United Nations diplomacy n

Ireland's retired wind-turbine blades are getting strange second lives; old power equipment is now becoming benches, bike parking and picnic tables

Ireland's retired wind-turbine blades are getting strange second lives; old power equipment is now becoming benches, bike parking and picnic tabl

IIT Bombay probes student suicide amid protests for accountability

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SC questions alcohol prohibition law, points to 5 'evils'

Trump says he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House

President Trump announced bans on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. He cited unfavorable coverage and fake news as reasons for thes

PM Modi to distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters today at 20th Rozgar Mela

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited yout

Trump signs Russia-Iran sanctions law, opens door to 100% tariffs on India

US President Trump signed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law. This legislation imposes significant tariffs on Russia and its energy buy

MHA cites internal security issues to defend FCRA tweak

Quote of the day by Hilary Swank: 'You only have one life and if youre not doing what you love, whats the point?' Life lessons from inspirational quote on choices, passion, purpose, existence and fulfillment

Quote of the day by Hilary Swank focuses on choices, passion, purpose and fulfillment. Her words encourage people to think about how they spend t

In 1997, actor Paul Newman donated 7.5 acres to Connecticut's Westport to stop development. 14 years later, his land formed part of the 39-acre Newman-Poses Nature Preserve, now public land

In 1997, actor Paul Newman donated 7.5 acres to Connecticuts Westport to stop development. Fourteen years later, his land became part of the 39-a

Trump-Xi talks to focus on AI, trade, rare earths

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) President Donald Trump will discuss artificial intelligence, trade and rare earth supplies with Chinese

Warning issued in Riyadh over potential danger

Riyadh: Riyadh: Saudi Arabias Civil Defence early on Saturday, September 19, issued a warning over a potential danger in Riyadh City through the

UAE president dials PM Modi, discusses Middle East peace efforts, bilateral ties

Houthis Say Saudi Arabia Targeted Yemen With 26 Strikes In 24 Hours

The group said that the number of Saudi strikes on its positions had reached 300 over the last week, saying they targeted areas across Houthi-hel

Asian Games 2026 September 19: Schedule, live event time (IST), streaming

India will take part in only one event on September 19 in Asian Games 2026, the women's singles teqball semi-final match at 6:30 am IST

India issues Rs 100 coin to mark 1000 years of Modhera Sun Temple

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Bombay High Court permits BMC to cut over 1,200 mangroves for Versova-Madh Island bridge

In its order, the Bench recorded that the BMC will plant 39,000 mangroves over 9 hectares of land with forest of mangroves and monitor the planta

Trump extends H-1B visa restrictions, including $100k payment mandate, for another year

Congress Questions BJPs Tactics in Nandigram By-Election

Congress leader Udit Raj criticizes BJPs tactics in the Nandigram by-election, alleging undemocratic practices and intimidation. Congress Questio

Iran War's Cost Grows To $43.6 Billion In New US Military Estimate

The financial cost is just one measure of the impact of the Iran war, which also is affecting oil prices and the stock market and has led to deat

New symbols: Mamata gets 'football player', 'envelope' for rebel TMC bloc

EC Also Allots New Names To TMC Factions

Nitin Nabin donates 3 month's salary for flood relief in Bihar

Shapoorji Pallonji Group, with 18.4% Tata Sons stake, backs its public listing

MP opposition leader criticises BJP, administration over Rahul Gandhi event security

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U.S. appeals court rejects Trump policy allowing swift deportations to third countries

The Trump administration has entered into a series of agreements that have allowed it to send more than 25,000 migrants to at least 29 third coun

Chhattisgarh teacher carries infant across swollen river to teach in cut-off village

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Warren Buffett exits as Berkshire chair, son to take over

Trump to meet with Venezuela's interim President Rodriguez in New York on Sept. 22

This will be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since Washington ousted former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in January

U.S. troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four: report

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth denied the report, calling it a complete lie

Waste of public money amid economic crisis: U.P. Congress on PMs birthday celebrations

State unit chief Ajay Rai alleged that 500 bikes were given in Varanasi with a deal that the people who ride them will have to pay 700 per day

FSSAI takes action against Nestle for 'false' baby food tags

Parties Not To Leave Any Stone Unturned In By-Polls

Vijay is keen on wresting the seats because the TVK candidate had won the same seats - Maragatham Kumaravel in Madurantakam and Sathyabhama in Dh

Is it cool to wear M&S clothes now?

The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing.

U.S. and Denmark reach deal on Greenland: Trump

The office of Danish Prime Minister said the Greenland deal will be signed by three governments next week during the UNGA; however parliamentary

Want mutually beneficial trade with US, says India

Karnataka Approves Sustainable Data Centre Policy 20262031

The policy provides a long-term framework for large-scale digital infrastructure investments, aims to accelerate Karnatakas readiness for AI and

Pawar Seeks Drought Declaration, Loan Waiver For Maharashtra Farmers

Mr. Pawar said inadequate rainfall had damaged soybean, cotton, bajra, maize, tur, moong and urad crops across the state, and warned of worsening

Presumption of guilt doesn't make prosecution case 'gospel truth': SC

Abhishek Sharma Breaks Rohit Sharmas Record with Fastest T20 Century

Abhishek Sharma sets a new record for the fastest T20 century by an Indian, achieving the feat in just 30 balls against Afghanistan. Abhishek Sha

Gandhi Hospital Manages High-Risk Pregnancy In Woman With Eisenmenger Syndrome

The doctors said Eisenmenger syndrome, a severe form of pulmonary hypertension caused by certain congenital heart defects, makes pregnancy partic

Davis Cup: India trail Korea 0-2 as Nagal, Suresh squander early leads

Now India need to win all three matches on the final day to advance to the knockout stage which has happened only twice in India's history: in 20

Tragic School Shooting in South Cotabato, Philippines Claims Three Lives

A shooting at Bangga National High School in South Cotabato leaves three dead and six injured, prompting swift emergency response. Tragic School

Global Leaders See India as a Key Player in Semiconductor Industry Growth

Global industry leaders express confidence in Indias semiconductor potential at Semicon India 2026, highlighting investment and collaboration opp

Political Turmoil Erupts Over Bharatpur Mayor Election as Independent Candidate Withdraws

Political tensions rise in Bharatpur as an independent candidate withdraws from the mayoral race, alleging intimidation from authorities. Politic

Pakistan will go to 'any extent' to defend Saudi Arabia: Army spokesperson

The remarks came amid an ongoing escalation involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis, who carried out attacks on Saudi territory in recent days

CBI Files FIR Against Anil Ambani in LIC Investment Fraud Case

The CBI has filed an FIR against Anil Ambani and others for a 2,684 crore investment fraud involving LIC. CBI Files FIR Against Anil Ambani in LI

Mumbai Fuel Pumps Threaten To Drop UPI Over MDR Fees From Oct. 15

The Petrol Dealers Association of Mumbai (PDAM) has written to the Reserve Bank of India and the Finance Ministry, seeking a complete waiver of t

Zelenskyy hosts leaders from seven countries for regional summit

The inaugural summit of the so-called Carpathian Eight brings together Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria an

Governor Refers Bill On Varsities To President

The Bill referred to the President, the Tamil Nadu Private Universities (Amendment) Bill 2026, seeks to remove the existing restrictions for crea

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Appoints Sanju Samson as Brand Ambassador for Skill Development Center

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has named cricketer Sanju Samson as the brand ambassador for the Motinagar Skill Development Center. Delhi Chief Minister Re

Udhaynidhi Doesnt Want Navodaya Schools In TN

Tamil Nadu, which followed the bilingual policy, was the leading state in India in all sectors and ranked first in higher education enrolment, be

Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon

Research scientist Ashish Rajurkar kneels in the dirt, lifting a large clod of soil tangled around a soybean plant. He knocks away pieces of eart

Female Cheetah Gives Birth to Four Cubs at Kuno National Park, Boosting Indias Population to 56

A female cheetah in Kuno National Park has given birth to four cubs, raising Indias cheetah population to 56 and marking a significant milestone.

Raju Waghmare Defends Shiv Senas Name and Symbol Amid Legal Battle

Shiv Sena spokesperson Raju Waghmare addresses legal disputes over the partys name and symbol, criticizing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Raju Wag

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law, allowing up to 100% tariffs on India

President Trump has officially enacted a new sanctions law aimed at Russia and Iran, empowering the U.S. to impose penalties on nations purchasin