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Ayush Malik converted to Islam by choice, rules Allahabad HC

Prayagraj:Ayush Malik converted to Islam by his own choice and married a Muslim woman against his fathers wishes, the Allahabad High Court observ

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirms push to bring 2027 auction back to India

The IPL auction is gearing up to make a comeback to India for its 2027 season. While the exact host city remains undecided, this event promises t

TMC MP Mahua Moitra egged during

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday, September 16, faced a protest allegedly by BJP workers and was pelted with eggs during

ECoR GM Inspects Bhubaneswar Railway Station Redevelopment Progress

East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal inspected the ongoing redevelopment works at the Bhubaneswar Railway Station on Wedn

Karnataka High Court convicts advocate for misbehaviour inside courtroom in drunken state

From Ankur to Malgudi Days, Anant Nags five-decade journey earns Phalke honour

AI cannot replace judicial conscience, says Telangana HC judge

How Cities in Fiction helps readers locate real world places

Ever wondered if the places you read about actually existed? Cities in Fiction, an online literary archive, brings you closer to the real thing

Despite curbs, over 4,000 PoP Ganesha idols immersed in Bengaluru

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, in coordination with municipality officials and the police, launched a strict enforcement drive and

Indias critical mineral import dependence rises as demand surges: NITI Aayog

Coppers import value more than tripled from $3.3 billion in 2015 to $11.8 billion in 2025

MDR charges tax-deductible as business expense, say tax experts

Experts argue that since MDR fees are akin to other operational costs, such as rent and salaries, they should qualify for deductions, ultimately

DRA invests 159 crore to acquire land parcel in South Chennai; plans premium residential development

The estimated gross development value will be around 1,200 crore

Metas personal AI agent Muse likely to face stringent India trust test

Experts at Gartner say Muse AIs successful deployment would require strong governance around consent, data handling and accountability

Iran claims it shot down US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island

Tehran: Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday, September 16, that it had intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-9 Reaper dr

No question of rollback of 0.4% MDR charges on UPI transactions over 2,000: Top government official

Sources said the decision to impose MDR charges was taken in the larger interest of the UPI ecosystem and to strengthen its safety and security

A.P. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan calls for collective efforts to protect ozone layer

Marking World Ozone Day-2026, he asserts that the earths protective shield needs to be preserved for the health of the planet

Telangana CM lists extent of land owned by KCR, KTR, Harish Rao and other family members

Telangana CM says KCRs farm house in Erravelli spans 700 acres, of which 388 acres is assignment land. He announces fact finding team would be co

Actor Anant Nag to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Anna Theatre: another cinema landmark in Chennai bites the dust

Anna was a standalone theatre with minimal seating, perhaps around 300, a contrast to the tent-poles that Alankar and Wellington obviously were

Puja scam: Astrologer on run after allegedly duping woman of 329g gold

The case was registered on September 7 under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which deals with cheating and dishonestly

EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15

The European Commission president and tech chief Henna Virkkunen will formally present the proposed KIDS Act, including the tiered age limits in

Saving the Western Ghats | Part 2 | In Focus Podcast

In the latest In Focus Podcast, host K. C. Deepika discusses the contentious Eco-Sensitive Area proposal in the Western Ghats with expert TV Rama

Cooperative societies put on hold crop loan recovery from farmers

Coimbatore Airport expansion: Master plan gets Niti Aayog nod; awaits approval from Cabinet Committee on Expenditure

IIT Bhubaneswar and IIT ISM Dhanbad Join Forces to Advance Semiconductor Innovation

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar and the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad have entered into a

Students of Kuvempu University stage protest over discrepancies in digital evaluation

SIP returns in last 3 yrs remain lacklustre even as inflows hit new high

Except for the average SIP return of 13 per cent each from small and mid-cap funds, all the schemes have delivered a single-digit return

Prometheum Capital, HashKey Digital Asset Group, and Velocity Capital Sign Binding MOU to Internationalize Tokenized U.S. Equities

Prometheum Capital, HashKey Digital Asset Group, and Velocity Capital Sign Binding MOU to Internationalize Tokenized U.S. Equities

PM Modi has decided to prostrate before Trump: Rahul Gandhi on 'UPI tax'

In a video posted on X, Gandhi urged Prime Minister Modi to stop lying down in front of the US, have a spine, stand up and rollback the UPI tax.

Never met Disha Salian: Aaditya Thackeray breaks silence on CBI FIR

Aaditya Thackeray denied meeting Disha Salian, calling allegations a false campaign. The CBI has registered an FIR into Salian's 2020 death follo

OPINION | Who will bear UPI charges?

Politics has begun in right earnest over the issue of levying merchant discount rate on high-value UPI transactions. Leader of Opposition in Lok

India eyes world finals spot ahead of high-stakes Davis Cup tie against South Korea

For the first time in nearly three decades, Team India stands on the precipice of a major Davis Cup breakthrough. They won their last quarterfina

ED Secures Conviction in LIC Check Fraud and Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate has secured a conviction against Sameer Joshi in a money laundering case linked to LIC check fraud. ED Secures Convic

Delhi Records 432 Dengue Cases In 2026 As September Sees Sharpest Rise

Delhi has recorded 432 dengue cases this year, including 121 in September, as MCD intensifies mosquito-control measures amid continued monsoon co

Bengalurus Goethe Institut hosts six German artists as part of residency program

We look at what six artists-in-residence from Germany hope to create during their time in Bengaluru

The Profit Impulse and the Rise of Rogue AI: Why Regulation Must Bite

The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence has raised urgent concerns about whether safety can keep pace with capability. Because AI syste

Karur Bypass Road chokes with chaotic traffic, unchecked roadside parking

Listing will provide Tata Sons more power to fund Groups big projects: InGovern

A public Tata Sons would be better equipped to allocate capital between established businesses and newer ventures, says InGovern

Why doesnt Sabyasachis New York comeback look Indian enough?

Twenty years after his overlooked New York Fashion Week debut, designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee returned to the city with denim, a Met collaboration

Indian dentist dies after collapsing at home in Sharjah

Sharjah: A 32-year-old Indian dentist and mother of two died after collapsing at her home in Sharjahs Al Qasimia area on Monday morning, Septembe

Hair caught in generator, 11-year-old girl dies at Ganesh procession in Chittoor

Prasanna Sri was sitting beside the generator set that lit the procession at Damarapakam village, Nagari police say; she died on the way to hospi

Pet owners turn out to be biggest takers of air purifiers

Pet owners represent about 17 per cent of the consumer voice for air purifiers

Veena Murthy Vijay on receiving the SNA Award and celebrating 50 years of her dance school

Sri Rajarajeshwari Kala Niketan, helmed by dance exponent Veena Murthy Vijay, celebrates 50 years with the Samanvay Arts Festival

Government removes registration requirement for small exporters in bid to reduce compliance burden

According to the data presented by the government covering 2021-22 to 2025-26, low-value exports account for a significant share of shipping bill

Man gets 15 days jail for assaulting home guard on traffic duty

Hyderabad:A Nampally court has sentenced a 40-year-old man to 15 days simple imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 3,050 for assaulting a home gu

Punjab Congress President Criticizes Center Over UPI Tax Imposition

Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Wading criticizes the central government for imposing a tax on UPI transactions over 2,000. Punjab Con

UP Man Repeatedly Stabs, Beheads Sleeping Wife Over Suspicion Of Affair

On the night of September 9, while Nagma was fast asleep, Parvez attacked her with a sharp knife out of resentment and murdered her.

11,346 seized vehicles clogging Bengaluru police stations to be shifted

The accumulation of vehicles has not only created a shortage of space at police stations but has also resulted in vehicles spilling onto roads an

iPhone 18 Pro Unboxing ASMR | TechPulse

iPhone 18 Pro Unboxing ASMR | TechPulse

GJC seeks review of 67% hike in gold hallmarking fee

GJC said it supports mandatory hallmarking for purity assurance and consumer protection but calls for a transparent cost assessment and stakehold

BOXING | Asiad medallists to book berths in LA28 qualifier Worlds

Traffic diversions in Erode for Vinayaka procession

Have never known or met Disha Salian: Aaditya Thackeray says 'smear campaign against me a political agenda'

Aaditya Thackeray denies knowing Disha Salian, calling allegations politically motivated. He stated he never met or knew Sushant Singh Rajput's f

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Nunc Smart Coffee Maker | Quick Review

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New eel species described from Arabian Sea, named after CMFRI

New species, named Ariosoma cmfriense, was collected from the waters off Kollam in Keralam at a depth of about 300 m in January 2026

India emerges as IWG's 3rd-largest growth mkt with 43 new location signings

IWG signed 43 new locations in India in the first half of 2026, making the country its third-largest growth market globally and its fastest-growi

RSS affiliate opposes proposed MDR on UPI transactions above 2,000

Swadeshi Jagran Manch co-convener Ashwani Mahajan says UPI transaction fee is most unfortunate, demeaning an achievement of Bhara

Powerloom associations seek higher wages for Pongal dhoti, saree production

Moose Wala killing to Ambala blast: The long terror trail of ISI proxy Shahzad Bhatti

Shahzad Bhatti Network declared a terrorist organisation under UAPA. The network allegedly smuggled arms, explosives, and narcotics across border

CBIC plans wider AI use, unified portal to ease customs compliance costs

CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi says AI, machine learning and real-time analytics can lower transaction costs and help create a near-touchless cus

UP Teacher Recruitment 2026: Yogi govt announces over 15,000 PRT, PGT vacancies, applications begin today

The Yogi government has announced vacancies for 15,012 teacher posts. The vacancies has been announced for 897 Assistant Teacher (Affiliated Prim

Badruddin Ajmal, Nagaon Bypoll And His Possible Return To Parliament

Badruddin Ajmal's candidature was announced a day before the deadline for filing nominations.

Omar Abdullahs Warning to Ladakhis: Dont Trust Delhis Words, Get It in Writing

Abdullah recalled how the Centre had assured the people of J&K that statehood would be restored immediately after elections. Nearly two years hav

Kolkata High Court Dismisses PIL Against Mamata Banerjee Over Bangladesh Comments

The Kolkata High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation against Mamata Banerjee regarding her comments on Bangladesh during a public ra

Dubai approves 80km New Fourth Corridor road project connecting Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Dubai has approved an eighty-kilometer New Fourth Corridor road project. This significant infrastructure development will connect Abu Dhabi and S

Alliance For Future: EU Chief Pitches Associate Member Status For Canada

Von der Leyen told the European Parliament in Strasbourg that, as democracies face a fracture in the international rules-based system, Brussels a

Man Dies in Boudh Road Accident, Outraged Locals Block Traffic Demanding Action

A 35-year-old man, Tuna Nag from Bhaliapadar village, died in a road accident in Kantamal, in Boudh district, leaving the local area in deep mour

'Guerrilla warfare against irrelevance': Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India & South Asia

'Guerrilla warfare against irrelevance': Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India & South Asia

Varshney re-appointed as SEBI whole-time member till 2029

Varshney heads departments including corporate finance, corporation finance investigation, integrated surveillance and legal affairs, among other

Meta not just an 'intermediary', has greater responsibility: Govt

Government officials made the comments a day after Meta agreed to report child safety-related matters directly to the cybercrime portal managed b

Hyderabad Police book 5 fake number plate cases in a week

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Traffic Police booked five criminal cases in one week against people using fake number plates on multiple vehicles. Acco

Lizzie Borden lecturing on family values!: Bessent delivers fiery comeback to Pressleys 'lecture'

Need To Carry On League Winning Momentum: Arsenals Ben White

Winning the first four games of the season has given us a lot of confidence to go on and win the Premier League on the trot Arsenals Ben White

CPI(M) Offices Vandalized in Howrah, BJP Denies Involvement

CPI(M) offices in Howrah were vandalized, with the party blaming BJP for the attack, which the BJP has denied. CPI(M) Offices Vandalized in Howra

Top news of the day: India, Pakistan naval vessels collide; MEA summons Pakistan envoy; Cabinet approves raising EPFO wage ceiling to 25,000 per month, and more

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'Pun intended!': Kennedy vs Booker turns hilarious! Big Brain jab leaves Senate Caucus laughing

Hyderabad: Numaish 2027 needs this 30-year-old popcorn shop

Popcorn is usually treated as an afterthought, a mindless movie-theatre crunch or a basic microwave snack. In Hyderabad, however, a single local

Ganeshotsav 2026: Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licences of 9 Food Establishments, Seizes 225 Kg Khoya in Mumbai

The Maharashtra FDA inspected 38 food establishments during its Ganeshotsav drive.

Aditya Birla Group entity seeks GIFT City nod to enter aircraft leasing

The proposed venture comes as GIFT Citys aircraft-leasing ecosystem expands, with 37 entities operating and 412 aviation assets as of June 2026

GST Council to take up process reforms at October 7 meeting: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says the GST Council will discuss e-invoicing, input tax credit rules and other process reforms during its Oc

RML lab system non-functional two years after installation, patients continue to face delays

Women's Premier League 2027 To Be Staged From January 14 To February 7

The Player Retention deadline is set for September 28

GIFT City jumps nine places to 37th in global financial centres ranking

The report highlighted GIFT City as one of 15 international centres expected to grow significantly in importance over the next two to three years

Indian High Commissioner Meets Bangladeshs Tourism Minister to Enhance Air Services

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi discusses improving air connectivity and tourism with Bangladeshs Tourism Minister. Indian High Commissio

Looking Forward to Learn From Carrick: Youri Tielemans

Playing at Old Trafford for the first time as an opponent was a big moment for me; the atmosphere, the crowd, everything about it was amazing Yo

India expresses concern over drone attack on Makkah, calls for West Asia peace and stability

India voiced deep concern regarding a recent drone attack near Makkah. Saudi authorities intercepted and destroyed a drone sent by Houthi militan

Renukaswamy murder case accused bypassed rules to speak to his wife, warder assisted him: Prison officials

Prison authorities found that Pradosh had allegedly registered his wifes mobile number under another inmates name by falsely showing it as the nu

In 2012, Idaho man built a bed for a child sleeping on the floor; now 396,000 beds delivered

Real Madrid Defend Mbappe, Vinicius After Covering Message of Support for Ceuta

Both teams emerged wearing t-shirts reading Todos somos caballas (We are all mackerels) - caballas being a nickname for people from the Spanish t