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Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia

Islamabad: Pakistan has pledged to defend Saudi Arabia to any extent required by Riyadh, with its military spokesperson reaffirming Islamabads co

Delhi cheating case: Man arrested, Rs 60 lakh worth jewellery and cash seized

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) A 24-year-old man has been arrested by the staff of Safdarjung Enclave Police Station in the national cap

Lust Stories 3 Review: Bold, beautiful and uneven, four stories explore the many shades of desire

There is something about Netflix's Lust Stories franchise that has always worked. It is bold, feisty and unapologetic. More importantly, it does

Marathi film Gondhal announced as India's official selection for 99th Academy Awards

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) The Marathi language film Gondhal has been selected by the Film Federation of India as India's official entr

STT collections jump 52.9 pc to Rs 40,214 crore in first six months of FY27

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Securities Transaction Tax (STT) collections rose sharply by 52.9 per cent in the first six months of the

The Mysterious Elephant-Headed Feminine Form of Ganesha and Where Her Ancient Idols Rest

ECI freezes Trinamool Congress name and symbol amid leadership dispute

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YSRCP demands inquiry into Mega DSC sports quota, challenges minister

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Ties with India expanding very rapidly: South Korean envoy Lee Seong-ho

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) South Korea's Ambassador to India, Lee Seong-ho, said on Friday that ties between the two nations are exp

Jharkhand HC extends stay on cancellations of JPSC, JSSC appointments; retired judge to monitor probe

Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court on Friday extended its stay on the state government's decision to cancel appointmen

Raaka Team Eyes Global Win With 'Dare To Dream' Concept

The film stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead while Janhvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna are starring in important roles

Car Falls From Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway Flyover in Mandya; Woman Dead

The car was travelling from Bengaluru towards Mysuru when the driver reportedly lost control due to overspeeding and hit the divider. The impact

New York Times Alleges Microsoft, OpenAI Knew Using News Content Was Theft

OpenAI scraped content from more than 10 million articles, nearly a third of which came from the New York Times alone

Gold, Silver Prices Today: Check 24K, 22K Gold and 999 Silver Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru

Gold and silver prices today, 18 September: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other ma

Canal Water 88% in Punjab: CM Bhagwant Mann Hails Groundwater Rebound Up to 5 Meters

Be Among The First: Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Tickets Now On Sale

Ticket pricing has been revealed with visitors now able to book and be among the first to experience Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.

Surinder Koli, Main Accused In 2006 Nithari Serial Killings Case, Dies By Suicide In His Haridwar Tea Shop

According to media reports, Koli's body was found hanging from a rope inside a tea stall opposite the Lalmata Temple on Sapt Sarovar Road in the

As fight over Tata empire's future intensifies, low-profile Noel steps into spotlight

Noel Tata has made clear he opposes a listing of Tata Sons, arguing it should continue to be privately held, with every option explored to avoid

Undermine regional peace and security: India on Saudi attacks, Red Sea escalation

India Deep Tech Alliance invests 2,170 crore in 56 firms in one year

IDTA members deployed capital across AI, quantum computing, robotics, space, energy and biotechnology, reflecting growing investor interest in In

Berkshire Hathaway names former CEO Warren Buffett as chairman emeritus

The conglomerate named his son, Howard Buffett, a Berkshire director since 1993, as chairman.

PGTI leader Saptak Talwar sees star-studded India Championship as a game changer for Indian golf

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Saptak Talwar, Indias current No. 1 on the DP World PGTI Tour, knows the next few weeks could be life-cha

Nandigram Candidate Abandons Her, Mamata Banerjee Pulls A Congress Surprise

Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool faction announced Sanchita Pradhan Dey's name on Sunday; on Thursday, she met Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, and on

India needs to fix travel experience to attract more foreign tourists, Nikhil Kamath ignites tourism debate

To increase the number of foreign visitors, India should improve the tourist experience upon arrival. Experts highlight the importance of resolvi

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Hyderabad: Man parks bike on VST Steel Bridge, jumps to death

Hyderabad: An unidentified man allegedly jumped to his death from the VST Steel Bridge at RTC X Roads on Friday, September 18. He allegedly took

Har Ghar Hira, Har Ghar KIRA: An Indian Company Leading the Charge, Supplying Lab-Grown Diamonds to the World

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 18: KIRA, the World's Largest Grower and Manufacturer of CVD Lab-grown Diamonds, has won Highest Employme

Cake Prank Turns Fatal in Jammu: Birthday Celebration Ends in Kukri Murder

A birthday celebration in Lower Roop Nagar, Jammu, turned tragic after a dispute allegedly erupted over a cake prank, resulting in the fatal stab

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's mother Roopi Soren hospitalised in Ranchi

Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 18 (IANS) Roopi Soren, the mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, was admitted to a private hospital in Ranc

India slams Pakistan over naval collision response: 'PNS Hunain violated maritime norms'

India has rejected Pakistan's claims over naval collision with Indian Navy warship. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressing press today said,

I just stopped, dropped everything: NASA scientist recalls spotting a mysterious bright spot on Moon that turned out to be a once-in-century crater

A routine data-quality check took an unexpected turn when NASA scientist Robert Wagner spotted a mysterious bright spot surrounded by a dark halo

AI, geopolitical shocks demand rethink of management education: CEA

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran says business schools must focus on judgement, resilience and deep thinking as AI and geopolitical disruptions reshape m

How the Trillion-Strong Gut Microbiome Controls Mood, Immunity, and Weight

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone seek blessings at Siddhivinayak Temple before second child

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Elevate Campuses fixes IPO price band at 343-362 a share

The issue will open for subscription on September 23

Waking Up with a Stiff Back, Major Hidden Triggers and Fast Relief Steps You Shouldn't Ignore

L&T Semiconductor unveils 40 products, including first SiC platform

Its technologies span secure identity, intelligent surveillance, IP cameras, and communication solutions supporting critical infrastructure and s

Madurai kumbhabhishekam specials fuel hopes of rail commuters in Kumbakonam

Marathi film 'Gondhal' is India's pick for Oscars 2027

Written and directed by Santosh Davakhar, the film is set in rural Maharashtra and plays out over a night of a traditional ritual centred around

India asks bulk users to source imported sugar to keep stock above 15 days requirement

Traders, wholesalers are urged to pass on benefit of lower ex-mill prices to consumers

India rejects Pakistan's allegations regarding collision of Indian, Pak ships

India has rejected Pakistan's allegations concerning a naval collision in the Arabian Sea. New Delhi summoned the Pakistani Charge d'Affaires to

Shark Kills Swimmer Off Beach in Western Australia: Police

There have been multiple shark attack fatalities around the country this year

DUSU elections: Delhi HC bars victory processions, issues notice to 140 candidates

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday barred candidates, students, supporters and others from taking out victory

Creative economy emerges as Indias next growth frontier: MoS Murugan

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L

In 1919, France declared 1200 sq km area as Zone Rouge after World War 1. No one lives there even after a century and the battlefield turned into a forest

France's Zone Rouge is still off-limits due to the devastating impact of World War I. Unexploded shells and remnants of chemical warfare linger i

From Mount Athos To Catholic Churches: 12 Christian Institutions With Restrictions On Women

On 7 September 2026, women working at the Eiffel Tower in Paris joined a staff protest. Reports said female workers had been asked to leave their

Philippines school shooting: Two students killed, at least seven injured

At least two students were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, Philippines. Authoritie

MP govt to bring tribal heroes into mainstream history: CM Yadav

Digital Desk | Jabalpur, Sep 18 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said his government was taking steps to bring the hist

Kerala govt to roll out knowledge valley, research park

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 18 (IANS) Kerala will roll out a Knowledge Valley and Research Park to turn the state into a global knowle

Assam: Foreigners tribunal member arrested for extortion

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 18 (IANS) A member of a Foreigners Tribunal in Assams Udalguri district has been arrested for allegedly demanding Rs

'Daayra' review: This Kareena Kapoor-Prithviraj Sukumaran drama makes you question where justice ends

Highlights Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran play two police officers with very different ideas of justice Meghna Gulzar turns a contr

CM Majhi Pitches Odisha As Semiconductor Hub, Cites Rs 10,899-cr Pipeline

From mines to minds, Odisha emerging as chip-and-data frontier

India's cultural, civilisational renaissance remained incomplete after Independence: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated India's cultural renaissance remained incomplete after independence. He attributed this to appeasement poli

'Vision for Every Indian': Free Eye Screenings and Cataract Surgeries Across 800 Districts Announced

South Korea reviewing possible contribution to Hormuz but will not get involved in war

Digital Desk | Seoul, Sep 18 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday highlighted the need for the country to protect its citizens a

Pakistan's rising fuel and power costs spur concerns over public silence

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Growing concerns are being raised in Pakistan over the continued increase in fuel, electricity and gas pr

CBDT removes arrest, detention provisions from tax recovery rules

The tax department has also given valuers and authorised income-tax practitioners six more months, until March 31, 2027, to complete their regist

BJP MLA Ram Kadam slams Aaditya Thackeray for 'denying role' in Disha Salian case

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sept 18(IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Ram Kadam said on Friday that Shiv Sena-UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray waited

20th Rozgar Mela: PM Modi to give job letters to 51,000 new govt employees tomorrow

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited yout

EU Finance Ministers Meet for ECOFIN Talks in Dublin

EU finance ministers gather in Dublin for discussions on economic policy, banking competitiveness, financial services and wider economic challeng

Gachibowli: 4-Storey Building Tilts Dangerously in Gopanapally

A four-storey building developed a sudden tilt in Gopanpallys NTR Nagar on Friday, prompting evacuation of occupants and nearby residents.

Health Ministry Therapy: Restricts Autism Treatment Strictly to Clinical Trials

Army chief Dhiraj Seth meets Russian Deputy Defence Minister, reviews military ties

Digital Desk | Moscow, Sep 18 (IANS) Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Dhiraj Seth, met Russian Deputy Minister of Defence, General Yunus-B

Steel Cutting Begins For Indian Navys Second Next Generation Missile Vessel At Cochin Shipyard

Punjab government raises dearness allowance by 8% after union talks

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Venezuela, Iran, Russia India has historically complied with Trump on cutting oil imports

Data shows that protecting Indias trade and economic interests has, in the past, coincided closely with the U.S. sanctions and tariff programme

NIA court grants default bail to US national Matthew Aaron Vandyke after 180 days in custody

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Big setback for Mamata Banerjee: ECI freezes Party symbol, allocates fresh for different factions

The great Indian paneer heist: Who stole the milk? | Overthinkers Anonymous | EP 03

The analogue paneer mystery: Whats really on your plate?

Rajnath Singh criticises Western secularism for misrepresenting Dharma

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Vaishnaw hails Odisha at SEMICON 2026, says state has immense potential, 871-acre park planned

Delhi Court Grants Default Bail To American In NIA's Myanmar Terror Training Probe

Andhra Pradesh SIPB approves 10 IT projects worth Rs 526.25 crore including seven quantum technology initiatives

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Keralam government awaits legal advice on ED letter seeking corruption cases against Pinarayi, others: Home Minister

Ramesh Chennithala defends actions of Kerala Policethat raided the office of Reporter TV and maintains that the governments approach has been ent

How Private Hospitals Inflate Medical Bills by Up to 2,841%, Maharashtra FDA Uncovers Massive Consumables Scam

Defying JD(U) line, Anant Singh vows to oppose Neeraj Kumar in Bihar MLC poll

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 18 (IANS) JD(U) MLA from Mokama, Anant Singh, has publicly announced his opposition to party leader Neeraj Kumar in the

'I've enjoyed F1': Jose Mourinho speaks up on his love for Formula 1

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Legendary football manager Jose Mourinho reiterated his love for Formula 1 as he paid a visit to the Madr

Rajnath Singh Attends Tejas, HTT-40 and Dhruv NG Ceremony

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attends the handover ceremony of Tejas, HTT-40 and Dhruv NG aircraft in Bengaluru.

Indonesia gets first aircraft carrier, sparks debate over cost & military ambitions

Happy Journey movie review: A well-intentioned yet clumsy all-women holiday film

Directed by Abhiramm Naidu, this European road trip Telugu film means well but struggles to shake off its old-fashioned undertones

France Probes Misuse of Smart Glasses in Sexual Harassment Cases

The Paris prosecutor's office told Reuters it had recently opened at least one criminal probe following sexual harassment complaints related to a

Download Your Indian Navy Agniveer SSR/MR Stage-2 Exam Admit Card Now

The Indian Navy has officially released the admit card for the Agniveer SSR/MR Stage-2 examination. Candidates who passed the Stage-1 exam can no

PM Modi to inaugurate NGT international conference in Delhi on Sept 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate an international conference on The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics in Delhi on September

Mamata Banerjee Reacts to ECIs New Election Symbols

Mamata Banerjee addresses the media after the Election Commission allots new names and symbols amid an ongoing party dispute.

FSSAI files 3 cases against Nestle India over infant nutrition products, flags promotional claims

The regulator flagged promotional claims on NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1 and also found a follow-up formula sample non-conforming w

Parvatipuram Manyam: 7th Class Tribal Student of Ekalavya School Dies By Suicide

Twelve-year-old Arpit did not have his breakfast on Thursday. Instead, he went inside the room and hanged himself to the window with a towel. His

What is Gondhal pooja? Kantara-like Marathi ritual behind India's 2027 Oscar film entry where people dance in a night-long celebration to invoke deities

Marathi thriller Gondhal has been selected as India's official entry for the 2027 Oscars. The film is set during a night-long Gondhal ritual in r

After 15 Years In Hiding, Syrian Man Breaks Wall To Recover A Lost Library

A Syrian man has uncovered his treasured collection of religious and literary books after hiding it behind a false wall before fleeing Homs durin

Ashok Gehlot demands compensation for traders affected by Purohit Ji Ka Katla fire

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 18 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, on Friday visited Purohit Ji Ka Katla in Jaipur to take stock

Sumit Nagal fails to impress after stunning start, India trail 2-0 in Davis Cup tie vs South Korea

After a disappointing start to the Davis Cup, India needed a strong start through Sumit Nagal in the second game of the tie. Earlier in the day,