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India committed to ensuring its energy security: MEA on US' Russia sanctions Act

As the US moves to impose sanctions affecting key trading partners, India emphasizes its strategy of diversified energy sourcing to safeguard its

Adidas cuts jobs at tech hub in Gurugram to align operating model

Gurgaon centre employs over 800; company says it cut about 20% staff and will support them and keep investing in key skills

US Sanctions Act puts India at risk of tariffs of up to 100%: GTRI

The impact of the new tariffs would be known only after the US announces the tariff rates, product coverage and implementation timeline

Rain Alert Issued for 16 Districts in Tamil Nadu, Thunderstorm Expected in Chennai

Tamil Nadu braces for rain and thunderstorms across 16 districts, including Chennai, with heavy winds forecasted. Rain Alert Issued for 16 Distri

US Congress passes sanctions bill: India says energy security of 1.4 billion remains top priority

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said the Centre has noted the passage of the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act in the US Congress and

Nifty Prediction Today September 17, 2026: Nifty futures: Bulls might lift the contract intraday

Nifty (Sep) futures can see a rise to 23,500

Asian LNG demand set to fall for second year as war shrinks supply

Asia's LNG demand, which already fell in 2025, was expected to recover by 4-7% this year on lower prices fuelled by rising U.S. and Qatari suppli

North Karnataka associations seek second capital, international airport

The Federation of North Karnataka Associations has urged the State Government to designate a city in the region as the second capital of Karnatak

Govt bonds dip as US Fed move seen as final straw pushing RBI toward hikes

The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield was at 7.0779% as of 10:10 am, after closing at 7.0524% on Wednesday.

Delhi retains top spot in India Electric Mobility Index 2025 with score of 84

Charging Infrastructure Readiness shows relatively stronger performance, with Karnataka recording the highest score nationally at 97 and six stat

What King Charles said in response to Charles Spencers claims about Princess Diana in his memoir

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson responded to Charles Spencers allegations saying that grief could affect reason, judgement and memory

Prime Minister Modi Celebrates 76th Birthday Amid Economic Milestones

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 76, highlighting Indias economic achievements and banking outreach during his leadership. Prime Minister Modi

Nirmala Sitharaman gets emotional remembering MS Subbulakshmi in Bengaluru

Nirmala Sitharaman gets emotional remembering MS Subbulakshmi in Bengaluru

LNG gets hot for Asia at $26, but India keeps buying

Deeply Concerned: India Reacts After Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Near Makkah

India condemns the reported drone incident near Makkah as Saudi-Houthi tensions intensify across the region.

Stock markets trade marginally higher after US Fed rate hike; NSE IPO in focus

Mumbai, Sep 17 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading marginally higher in early trade on Thursday as crude oil prices ease

Tragic Car Accident on Dwarka Expressway Claims Two Lives in Gurugram

A car accident on Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram resulted in two fatalities and two serious injuries late Thursday night. Tragic Car Accident on D

India faces fresh US tariff risk over Russian oil purchases as US house passes Sanctions bill

India faces fresh US tariff risk over Russian oil purchases as US house passes Sanctions bill

Vijay Sethupathi Bigg Boss Tamil controversy explained: What was his leadership remark that upset CM Vijay's TVK supporters?

Actor Vijay Sethupathi's remark on leadership during Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10 was linked by viewers to Chief Minister Vijay, leading to criticis

Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao rejects Rahul Gandhi

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Delhi High Court initiates contempt proceedings against Tihar jail for defying parole order

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Brent crude trades around $105 on reports of Saudi cargoes via Oman

At 10.01 am on Thursday, November Brent oil futures were at $105.87, down by 0.04 per cent, and October crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Inte

Karamtara Engineering IPO: Shares debut with 26% premium on BSE

Karamtara Engineering shares made a strong debut on the bourses today, yielding a listing gain of 26 per cent to the IPO investors.

Fake Alert: MEA Rejects Claims Of World Leaders Falling Sick After BRICS Summit

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected social media reports claiming that several world leaders fell ill after attending the BRICS S

Delhi to hold four major programmes marking PM Modi

The Delhi Government will organise four major programmes today on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday. The programmes are cent

India vows to protect energy security as US Russia bill opens door to 100% tariffs

India is closely watching a US bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian energy. With Russia accounting for 30.3% o

NASA discovers Colosseum-sized Moon crater from once-in-132-year impact

Scientists found a large lunar crater from a recent impact event. This massive hole, larger than the Roman Colosseum, was initially undetected. N

Weather Alert Today: Rain and Thunderstorms Forecast Across 20 States, Check City-Wise Update

Weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled across several parts of India on Thursday, September 17, 2026, as a low-pressure area over so

Sports Stars Extend Birthday Wishes to PM Modi on His 76th Birthday

Prominent sports figures in India celebrate PM Modis 76th birthday, wishing him health and success in his leadership. Sports Stars Extend Birthda

Jodhpur Municipal Corporation Results: BJP wins Ward 50 after re-polling, edges Congress 45-44

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Hemaram Choudhary emerged victorious in Ward No. 50 of the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation following the re-

Rupee slips below 96 per dollar level in early trade

Mumbai, Sep 17 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 19 paise to breach the 96 level against the US dollar for the first time in over two months in early t

Gambhir, Raina and Saina Nehwal wish PM Modi on 76th birthday

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Fed hike, high crude could push RBI towards tighter policy: Experts

Timing of any domestic rate increase remains uncertain; another US hike possible in 2026

WPL 2027 to begin January 14; final scheduled for February 7, confirms BCCI

The fifth edition of the Women's Premier League will be played from January 14 to February 7, 2027 while its auction will be held on October 28 t

EU to Use Every Means to Cut China Trade Deficit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union will use every possible means to reduce its unsustainable trade defici

Vishwakarma Aarti: Know puja muhurat, rituals, samagri and how to perform puja

Vishwakarma Puja 2026 will be celebrated on September 17, coinciding with Kanya Sankranti. The festival honours Lord Vishwakarma and is tradition

Gold Price Today: Rates See Fresh Movement, Check 24K, 22K and 18K Gold Prices in Your City

Gold prices witnessed fresh volatility on Thursday, September 17, 2026, following sharp movements in the international precious metals market. Af

Two JeM terrorists killed in ongoing operation in J&K's Udhampur: Officials

Two terrorists suspected to be affiliated to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in an ongoing operation in a remote high-altitude

OpenAI flags 6 troubling AI behaviours, including jailbreak

Washington: OpenAI has disclosed six reports of unexpected or concerning behaviour in artificial-intelligence models as the debate on AI safety b

OpenAI flags new concerning AI behaviour, to track model misalignment regularly

OpenAI's latest announcement came as US AI bosses, including OpenAI and Anthropic, are calling for a slowdown in the technology's development ove

Reporter TV MD Anto Augustine Arrested Amid Messi Investigation in Kochi

Anto Augustine, MD of Reporter TV, has been arrested for excessive alcohol possession as police probe Messis financial irregularities. Reporter T

ACB arrests Keesara SHO and SI accepting Rs 5 lakh bribe

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Cleanliness drive in Ayodhya and Varanasi-Vadnagar bike rally honour PM Modi

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Rentomojo shares make positive debut, list at nearly 20% premium

Rentomojo shares listed 18.81 per cent higher at 480 on BSE and 19.42 per cent higher at 482 on NSE.

Urge China to keep humans over AI in nukes: US lawmakers

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) Two US lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to secure a commitment from Chinese leader Xi Jinping

LCC Projects shares make strong debut, list at over 31% premium

LCC Projects shares listed 31.4 per cent higher at 191 on BSE and 29.45 per cent higher at 189 on NSE.

Dinesh Lal Yadav on PM Modis birthday: God has sent him

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Actor-politician Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirahua, extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Na

Congress to launch caste census campaign in Tamil Nadu today

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) will launch a statewide campaign on Thursday to highlight what it

Man accused of cultivating opium poppy gets relief as J&K HC refuses to cancel bail

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh high court upheld a bail order for Ghulam Nabi Mir. He was arrested for cultivating opium poppy on a small plot of

12 FIRs registered against Shahzad Bhatti Network, hand grenades recovered from arrested accused

The Pakistani intelligence agency ISI is now trying to ensnare Indian youth through internet media and push them towards radicalism and terrorist

Tata Board may ask Chandrasekaran to stay on amid RBIs IPO push

The Reserve Bank of Indias refusal to relax listing rules for Tata Sons Pvt. has turned what was meant to be a routine board meeting into a high-

Should you say

Melbourne, 17 September 2026 (Conversation) How should we refer to people with mental ill health, disability, or neurodivergence? Terminology sho

Chhattisgarh: PMEGP Scheme Transforms Shakirs Life, Creating Jobs Through His Hotel

Shakir Khans success story showcases how the PMEGP scheme empowers unemployed youth in Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh: PMEGP Scheme Transfo

La Liga: Barca in seventh heaven against Racing, Atletico beat Osasuna

Digital Desk | Madrid, Sep 17 (IANS) FC Barcelona remained top of La Liga with six wins from six after thrashing Racing Santander 7-2 at Camp Nou

India, Bangladesh discuss air connectivity, cargo and defence in Dhaka talks

High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi meets civil aviation, water resources and defence advisers

Maratha activist ends hunger strike, gives Maharashtra government 90-day ultimatum on quota demands

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Juniper Hotels gains 2% on strategic acquisition of Novotel Imagicaa

Juniper Hotels' shares have lost 12 per cent so far this year even as they have rallied 13 per cent in a month, according to NSE data.

iqoo 16 launch date in India, price, camera, features and specs: What Indian buyers should know

iqoo 16 launch date India: iQOO 16 is set to launch in China on September 29, 2026, while its India launch date and price are yet to be confirmed

Chess Olympiad: Indian men beat Thailand, women sweep Dominican Republic

World champion D Gukesh, Nihal Sarin and Vidit Gujrathi registered convincing victories but Arjun Erigaisi's late collapse cost India a clean swe

Under PM Modi's leadership, India moving with confidence towards 'Viksit Bharat': Union Ministers

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Ministers on Thursday extended warm birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praised

US farmers are turning their land into Airbnb

IMD Hyderabad forecasts five days of heavy monsoon rains

Hyderabad: India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has forecast five days of heavy monsoon rains from Saturday, September 19. On Thursday

Quote of the day by William Wordsworth: From the body of one guilty deed a thousand ghostly fears and haunting thoughts proceed

William Wordsworth, an influential English Romantic poet, delved deeply into the persistent psychological effects of guilt. He famously noted tha

Russia sanctions bill threatening 100% tariffs on India, China clears US House

The US House of Representatives has passed a Russia sanctions bill that would give President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 10

Raphinha hat-trick fires Barcelona past Racing; Man United suffer upset

Raphinha scored a hat trick as Barcelona earned yet another big win, routing Racing Santander 7-2 for its best-ever start to a season. The Catala

Padma Shri Bharat Bhushan Tyagi Praises PM Modis Agricultural Reforms on His Birthday

Padma Shri Bharat Bhushan Tyagi commends PM Modis agricultural reforms, highlighting significant changes benefiting farmers in Bulandshahr. Padma

Britains butterfly boom comes with a warning for next year

BJP's Bengal Victory Brings A Decade Of Organisational Expansion To A Test

PM Modi a symbol of national service and dedication: BJP on his 76th birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his birthday and 25 years in public service. Leaders praised his dedication to national development and p

Heavy rain likely in parts of TN; Chennai among 16 districts on alert

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast rain across Tamil Nadu on Thursday, with Chennai, Tir

INR briefly dips beyond Rs 96 per dollar as dollar firms above 100 mark

The Indian rupee dropped past Rs 96 per dollar mark in opening trades on Thursday as dollar firmed up following US feds decision to hike benchmar

Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act to come into force on Oct 1

New regulations for delayed birth and death registrations will begin on October 1, 2026. This law requires judicial intervention for registration

Saudi club fined and handed closed-door game over apparent Jota taunts

Saudi club Al-Taawon has been fined and ordered to play behind closed doors after video appeared to show fans chanting about the late Portugal fo

Light rain likely in Delhi today; IMD issues alert in Bihar, Jharkhand

Delhi may see light rain and thunderstorms on Thursday, with the IMD forecasting a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius as monsoon withdrawal from north

PM Modi turns 76: List of events BJP has planned to mark PM's birthday

On PM Modi's birthday, the BJP has asked people to mark the occasion through a series of activities. from lighting a diya and donating blood to v

Sridevi property dispute: Where is 2.7-acre Chennai land located for which husband Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi and Khushi received SC notice?

Sridevi property dispute case: The Supreme Court has issued notices to Boney Kapoor and his daughters regarding a Chennai property dispute. A ben

Indian Stock Market Opens Flat Amid Mixed Global Signals, PSU Stocks Rally

The Indian stock market opened flat with mixed global cues, while PSU stocks showed strength in early trading on September 17, 2026. Indian Stock

Lionel Messi's 100th Inter Miami goal seals 2-0 win over Cruz Azul

Lionel Messi scored the 100th goal of his Inter Miami career and Casemiro added another as Miami defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the Campeones Cup.

BCCI wishes veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on 40th birthday

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Fed rate hike, FII selling weigh on Nifty; IT drags, FMCG leads

The cautious opening follows the US Federal Reserve's decision to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a 3.75%4% target range

Musicians release

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Health Ministry restricts stem cell therapy to approved uses and clinical trials for autism

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After Asia Cup trophy snub, Kapil dodges Naqvi bullet with witty one-liner

Nimisha Sajayan tells 'Enna Vilai' director Sajeev Pazhoor: I'm incredibly proud of you!

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) Actress Nimisha Sajayan, whose performance in director Sajeev Pazhoor's eagerly awaited social drama, 'Enna

TN: Devotees throng Madurai for Meenakshi Temples Maha Kumbabhishekam

Digital Desk | Madurai, Sep 17 (IANS) The Maha Kumbabhishekam of the world-renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple was performed with religious grandeur

Trump threatens Europe with heavy tariffs over Canada-EU ties, calls move a possible 'hostile act'

US President Donald Trump has warned the European Union (EU) that it could face very heavy tariffs if Washington considers the bloc's growing tie

Anto Augustine arrested by Excise in Abkari case

Reporter TV managing director arrested on charges of alleged possession of liquor in excess of legally permissible limit

Iranian drones, missile target US-contracted vessel near Strait of Hormuz, crew injured: Report

A US-contracted vessel faced an Iranian drone and missile strike near the Strait of Hormuz. Minor crew injuries, including smoke inhalation, were

Asia cuts LNG buying, but $26 gas sends Europe shopping

Asia's liquefied natural gas imports are experiencing an eight-year low this September. High spot prices are causing buyers in China and South As

UN chief urges global AI cooperation saying world can't afford 'a race to the bottom on AI safety'

United Nations, Sep 17: The United Nations chief urged global competitors in artificial intelligence on Wednesday to cooperate in addressing thre