Top News

Why has Maharashtra declared drought in 265 talukas and what do farmers get? | Explained

The declaration comes as the monsoon nears its end, with a shortfall in rainfall. Only five districts have recorded rain at or above the average

International Translation Day 2026: Spotlight on Indian literature

International Translation Day 2026 (September 30) shines a spotlight on Indian literature in translation. This celebration underscores the import

Rupee falls 16 paise to 96.13 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 16 paise and slumped below the psychologically important 96 per dollar level in early trade on Tuesday

Rahul Gandhi attempts to spread anarchy in the country: Babulal Marandi

The Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly said that the Congress should worry about its own leader and get Rahul Gandhi treated at a

Floods damage crops of 71,796 farmers and 2,405 km of roads in Andhra Pradesh; Godavari rises again

According to preliminary estimates, crops in 1,229 villages across 190 mandals have been damaged, affecting an estimated 71,796 farmers

Lokeshs investment drive has taken Andhras FDI inflows to $609 million, says TDP spokesperson

Speed of Doing Business framework, backed by an escrow-based incentive distribution system, has enabled the government to clinch deals on a scale

Why Rayalaseema farmers fear a bumper crop more than drought; can the 1-lakh-crore horticulture hub change that?

Farmers in the region fear a bumper yield the most, because the lack of cold storage and market linkages and exploitation by middlemen often forc

India, Poland hold Joint Working Group meeting; discuss expanding defence cooperation

The meeting underscores ongoing efforts between New Delhi and Warsaw to deepen bilateral ties in defence manufacturing, technology sharing and st

Essar-backed Mesabi Metallics announces $18 billion US steel investment; largest in American history

The investment will connect Mesabi Metallics iron ore mine and pelletising facility in Minnesota with the proposed Iowa steel complex; nearly $3

ED raids premises of ex-West Bengal minister, others in PMLA case

A total of 15 premises were covered during the raids conducted in connection with alleged financial irregularities in an organisation that ran Du

Why rare-disease drugs could become Indias next pharma frontier

Since India has already shown the world how to make drugs affordable, the next challenge is to show the world how to make rare-disease drugs acce

Inspira Enterprise Named Major Contender in Everest Group's 2026 Cybersecurity Services PEAK Matrix

Inspira Enterprise Named Major Contender in Everest Group's 2026 Cybersecurity Services PEAK Matrix

PM Modi Shares Inspirational Message on Hard Work and Divine Support

PM Modi emphasizes the importance of hard work and courage, sharing a Sanskrit verse on social media to inspire individuals. PM Modi Shares Inspi

India-Fiji discuss defence, maritime cooperation in Bilateral Joint Working Group meet

The meeting also coincides with the second India-Fiji Bilateral Joint Working Group being held in India

New Revelations Emerge in Rs 2 Crore Bribery Case Linked to 272 Udaipur Municipal Corporation Plots

Udaipur, September 29, 2026: New revelations are emerging during the remand of an SOG Additional Superintendent of Police and an alleged middlema

Gold lingers near seven-week low ahead of US economic data

Federal Reserve may keep interest rates higher for longer in an attempt to keep a lid on price pressure

Coforge appoints Akhil Gupta as independent chairperson for five years

Gupta, former vice chairman of Bharti Enterprises, will serve for five years from September 29 as non-executive independent director and chairper

Nvidia is touting a software tool to contain runaway AI. How would it work?

The chipmaker unveiled its Open Agent Safety Platform amid growing AI-safety concerns after several incidents of AI systems acting on their own t

Devotees Gather for Grand Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain

Devotees flocked to Ujjains Mahakaleshwar Temple for the Bhasma Aarti, a vibrant ritual attracting many on the auspicious occasion. Devotees Gath

J-K MLAs' salary to jump from Rs 1.8 lakh to Rs 3 lakh per month as Omar Abdullah tables five bills

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday introduced five bills in the Legislative Assembly, including proposed changes to the sal

Voter enrolment begins for Telangana Graduate MLC constituencies

Hyderabad: Enrolment of voters for the Mahabubnagar-Rangareddy-Hyderabad and Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduate constituencies of the Telangana L

20-year-old youth abducted in broad daylight in Bihars Supaul

When villagers tried to chase the kidnappers, they opened fire on them to create panic. The police have recovered a used cartridge from the place

Dennis Haskins dies at 75: Saved by the Bells Mr. Belding remembered beyond Bayside High

Dennis Haskins, best known for his role as Mr. Belding on Saved by the Bell, has sadly passed away at 75. The cause of death remains unclear, alt

SEBI rejects charge of minimum public shareholding violation by Adani Group companies

The allegations in the SCN dealt with alleged violations of MPS norms and Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices Relating to Securi

Rain Disrupts Quarterfinals at Asian Games 2026, India and Sri Lanka to Face Off in Semifinals

All quarterfinal matches at the Asian Games 2026 were canceled due to rain, leading to Indias and Sri Lankas advancement to the semifinals. Rain

Garena free fire MAX redeem codes today, September 29, 2026: Check latest codes, free rewards and step-by-step redemption process

On September 29, 2026, players of Garena Free Fire MAX in India will have the opportunity to claim redeem codes that unlock valuable in-game rewa

India to face Sri Lanka in Asian Games 2026 men

The News Mill

Nathan Ellis and Joel Davies out of final ODI against South Africa

The News Mill

Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh and Singapore

The News Mill

Children in Assam

The News Mill

FTC chief vows to 'restore justice' as court clears way for Coupang probe

Digital Desk | Seoul, Sep 29 (IANS) The chief of South Korea's antitrust watchdog said on Tuesday he will work to estore justice after a local c

EAM Jaishankar flags lack of empathy in US over India's terrorism concerns, says it impacts ties

S Jaishankar emphasized that the US does not fully understand India's core security priorities related to terrorism. He pointed out persistent cr

Vijayapura lad wins silver medal at Commonwealth powerlifting championship in Canada

He has been practising power lifting for nearly five years now

LPG Cylinder Price Today: Check 14.2-Kg Gas Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Noida and Other Cities

LPG consumers planning to book a fresh cylinder can check the latest rates before placing their order, particularly with October just around the

Vijay running govt on reels: EPS Palaniswami hits out at TVK chief over farmer issues ahead of Dharapuram by-poll

Edappadi K. Palaniswami addressed a campaign rally supporting AIADMK candidate Banumathi in Dharapuram. He criticized the government led by Chief

Global AI industry needs to earn $6 trillion to justify data centres: Bain

The report comes as debate intensifies around the as-yet elusive returns for AI service providers

Encounter in Lucknow Leads to Arrest of Notorious Fugitive

Lucknow police apprehend a fugitive wanted for murder during an encounter, resulting in injuries and the recovery of illegal weapons. Encounter i

Petrol Diesel Price Today: Fuel Gets Cheaper in Some Cities, Check Latest Rates in Your City

Petrol and diesel prices have been updated for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and motorists planning to refuel their vehicles may want to check the

Trump endorses India's Essar group's $15 Bn steel plant in US, but targets same in Delhi; here's why

Trump endorses India's Essar group's $15 Bn steel plant in US, but targets same in Delhi; here's why

Kohli Says Desire to Win, Not Numbers, Has Kept Him Going for So Long

Kohli also stressed on the role of senior players in keeping a positive atmosphere, particularly in pressure situations.

Gold, Silver Prices Fall Sharply: Gold Drops 2,651, Silver Slips Nearly 6,000 on MCX

Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp correction on Monday after a strong rally had pushed the precious metals to elevated levels. The decline

S. Korea's overseas direct investment up 32 pc in Q2 2026

Digital Desk | Seoul, Sep 29 (IANS) South Korea's overseas direct investment rose 32.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2026 from a year earlier

Camera traps deployed to identify animal behind goat deaths in TN's Coimbatore

Digital Desk | Coimbatore, Sep 29 (IANS) Forest officials have installed four camera traps at Ramya Garden in Mavuthampathi panchayat after three

CNN, MS NOW, Politico ask judge to extend block on White House ban

CNN, MS NOW

Satheesan government faces first major electoral test as counting begins in 38 local body wards across 12 districts

The results, expected to trickle in soon, could have significant consequences for the UDF, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) opposition and the Bha

Pitru Paksha 2026: Is Frequent Illness or Conflict Linked to Pitru Dosh? Know the Beliefs and Remedies

Pitru Paksha is an important period in Hindu tradition dedicated to remembering and honouring deceased ancestors. During this time, many families

Pitru Paksha 2026: 5 Things to Clear From Your Home for a Clean and Positive Space

Pitru Paksha holds deep religious significance in Hindu tradition. This period is dedicated to remembering ancestors, expressing gratitude toward

NASA lays out phased plan to return Starliner to service

NASA and Boeing are preparing for the Starliner-1 uncrewed mission aimed at validating spacecraft improvements. This mission is scheduled for eit

Youth Killed by Woman in Hyderabads Dhoolapet

Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Gujarat Themis secures $58 million private credit for Japanese acquisition

Founded in 1981, Gujarat Themis is India's first company to start commercial production of the anti-tuberculosis drug Rifampicin, according to it

Prasol Chemicals standalone net profit rises 150.70% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 35.70% to Rs 433.65 crore

Riverbank Breach in Kushinagar Causes Flooding in Multiple Villages

A breach in the Narayani Rivers embankment in Kushinagar has led to flooding in several villages, prompting emergency response efforts. Riverbank

Deepa Jewellers standalone net profit rises 27.01% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 39.04% to Rs 431.11 crore

Stock Alert: HCL Tech, Prasol Chemicals, NCC, Rays of Belief

Shares of SAIL and LIC Housing Finance are banned from F&O trading on 29 September 2026.

Fresh snowfall blankets Manali peaks, brings chill to hill town

The News Mill

Sikar Factory and Boilers Inspector Arrested While Allegedly Taking Rs 20,000 Bribe

Jaipur, September 28, 2026: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Mohit Sharma, an Inspector in the Office of the Inspector, Factory and Boil

Brakes activated before Vietnam Airlines 787 overran Munich runway, report finds

A Boeing 787-9 operated by flag carrier Vietnam Airlines recorded repeated brake

Two Vikas Kalia Gang Members Apprehended After Gunfight in Delhi

They were wanted in connection with a firing incident during the Sadar Bazar-Nabi Karim Shobha Yatra in mid-September, police said.

GCCs in India are moving from service delivery to product building; developers need to follow

At DevSparks Chennai 2026, GCC leader Kewyn George on why India's GCCs are shifting from service delivery to real product ownership.

Bombay High Court to hear plea seeking transparency in Maharashtra SIR

The petitioners submitted that the matter raised an issue concerning citizens rights. Their counsel told the Bench that the exercise could result

Ujjain Shahi Masjid row: Heavy police deployment as markets remain closed

Heavy police deployment continued near Ujjains Shahi Masjid as markets remained closed, with the voluntary removal process set to resume on Tuesd

Delhi Police arrest 24-year-old thief with three stolen phones, silver jewellery

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) The Anti-Burglary Cell of Dwarka District Police in the national capital has arrested a 24-year-old man i

Telangana to adopt simplified, risk-based fire NOC system

Hyderabad: The Telangana Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency and Civil Defence Department on Monday, September 28, conducted a workshop on Simplif

TN govt to continue cloth bag scheme under new name

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Tamil Nadus cloth bag campaign, launched by the previous DMK government as Meendum Manjappai, is set to con

Adivi Sesh on women's safety: Safe workplace, society are spaces where everyone feels respected

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actor Adivi Sesh is lending his voice to the issue of womens safety, in association with Hyderabad Police an

'Understand the ground reality': SP MP Ramji Lal Suman reacts to Congress' demand for 150 seats in UP

Political activity has intensified in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, with the proposed seat-sharing arrangement between the

No old car to scrap? Buying a scrappage certificate could still save money

Buyers without an old vehicle can purchase a scrappage certificate to claim benefits on a new car, but savings depend on state rules, vehicle cat

OpenAI shelves next-gen GPT-6.1 Astra model release over safety concerns

Internal tests found GPT-6.1 Astra showed higher levels of deceptive behaviour and could act beyond the authorised scope of tasks, prompting Open

Border Conditions Will Determine the Normalcy of India-China Relations: Jaishankar

Indias External Affairs Minister Jaishankar discusses the impact of border conditions on India-China relations during a speech in New York. Borde

At home in Israel

Meticulous preparation and the warmth of caring hosts infuse a distinct flavour into the traditional Shabbat Dinner.

Amazon renews Alan Ritchson

The News Mill

MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal accuses AAP of betraying Punjab on drugs

The News Mill

EPS Palaniswami criticises TVK chief Vijay over farmer issues ahead of Dharapuram by-poll

The News Mill

AMD to acquire Fei-Fei Li's World Labs in $8.2 billion bet on physical AI

The acquisition gives AMD access to research on spatial intelligence, an emerging field focused on enabling AI systems to model three-dimensional

'I offered nothing': Trump rejects report of Iran sanctions relief, frozen funds offer

Donald Trump refuted reports regarding an alleged offer of sanctions relief to Iran for nuclear concessions. Reports suggested that discussions i

Oil prices rise for second session on continued West Asia supply concern

Brent crude futures had risen 63 cents, or 0.6%, to $105.91 a barrel by 0002 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $93.32, up 72 cent

Two accused injured in Delhi Police shootout linked to Sadar Bazar-Nabi Karim firing

The News Mill

US Secy of State Rubio Says Trump Stopped Iran from Reaching Line of Immunity

The United States is having positive and constructive discussions through the mediators, the official said, while noting that there would be no d

Bengaluru weather today: City sees waterlogging; Will it rain more? Check latest IMD update

Bengaluru weather today, September 29: Bengaluru witnessed waterlogging on its IT corridor after overnight rain on Tuesday, with IMD forecasting

Trump's 100% pharma tariff kicks in today, select Indian drugs get relief

Specified speciality drugs from India and 19 other jurisdictions qualify for zero duty as the US extends its 100% pharma tariff to more companies

U.S.-China: In search of strategic stability

Four personnel injured in 'mishap' during aircraft recovery operations, US Navy says

The

Late September rains bring winter-like chill to Delhi-NCR; more showers likely before dry spell

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Rain brought winter-like weather to Delhi-NCR residents in the early hours of Monday, with the national c

AAP-BJP spar over Parveshs slap during Delhi road inspection

If a BJP minister publicly slaps a Gen-Z youngster, how will Gen-Z connect with the Prime Minister? Arvind Kejriwal asked

Do calorie

Wollongong (Australia), Sep 29 (Conversation) In the last few years, theres been a lot of interest in calorie-restricted diets for weight loss. T

Coach Vijay Sharma credits injury-free training for Mirabai Chanu

The News Mill

Two Vikas Kalia gang members arrested after encounter in Delhi's Paharganj

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Two miscreants linked to the Vikas Kalia gang were arrested following an encounter with the Delhi Police

Telangana Woman, 60, Tied To Tree, Assaulted Over Black Magic Suspicion

Police said the alleged attack was driven by suspicions and rumours that Venkatamma was practising black magic.

AstraZeneca files US FDA application for HUTCHMED lung cancer drug combination

The treatment targets patients whose cancer progressed following prior EGFR-targeted treatment

A city of containers: How Islamabad prepares for another Imran Khan showdown

Shipping containers have been deployed in Islamabad to restrict protesters ahead of a march for Imran Khan's release. Supporters of Imran Khan ar