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Shabana Azmi thanks Vidya Balan for creative gift on 75th birthday

Shabana Azmi expressed gratitude to Vidya Balan and Siddharth Roy Kapur for a heartfelt birthday cake on her 75th birthday.

Ladakh Doubles Its Wonder Berry Sea Buckthorn's Price to Rs 300/kg, Hosts First International Conclave

Ladakh has doubled the procurement price of sea buckthorn to Rs 300/kg and launched its first International Sea Buckthorn Conclave in Leh. The mo

'Baby 2 is coming soon': Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh visit Siddhivinayak Temple; fans link it to Dua's birth

The couple visited Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple on Friday, accompanied by Ranveer's parents, just as they prepare to welcome their second child.

Swara Bhasker recalls how she felt 'ashamed' over Ram Janmabhoomi verdict, texted SRK, Salman

Swara Bhasker recalled her reaction to the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, saying she was upset by the judgment and messaged Muslim friends including Shah

CBI registers case against Anil Ambani, Reliance Capital in Rs 2,684 crore LIC fraud case

The CBI has registered an FIR against Reliance Capital, former chairman Anil D. Ambani, Satish Seth and others over an alleged Rs 2,684.57 crore

MP: Farmers strike 4.70-carat diamond worth Rs 15 lakh in Panna mine

Digital Desk | Panna, Sep 18 (IANS) Fortune has once again favoured hardworking farmers in Madhya Pradeshs diamond-rich Panna district. Badri Pat

Major Shipyard Development Announced in Dugraja Pattinam, Andhra Pradesh

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders to invest 15,000 crores in a new shipyard in Dugraja Pattinam, creating 45,000 jobs and boosting local economy. Major S

Protesters against Cabinet meeting held and released

RBI Dy Guv reviews banking in J&K, stresses credit push and ULI adoption

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sep 18 (IANS) Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Rohit Jain, on Friday reviewed banking operations in J

Rights group slams Pakistan for re-arrest of human rights lawyers hours after SC bail

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Sep 18 (IANS) Leading human rights organisation Amnesty International condemned the re-arrest of Pakistani human rights

Co-optex sets Deepavali festival target of 1.2 crore for outlets in Tiruppur district

45% rainfall deficit puts Dharwad on water conservation alert

A 45% rainfall deficit in Dharwad district this monsoon has prompted the district administration to step up measures to conserve water and appeal

School Education Dept Sets Sept 30 Deadline For Students

Pending Aadhaar biometrics to complete their mandatory biometric update (MBU): Reports

Congress targets PM Modi over CBI inquiry into irregularities involving Arunachal CM

Jairam Ramesh says Pema Khandu should have resigned after Supreme Court-ordered preliminaryinquiry

Listing of Tata Sons shares an imperative: Shapoorji Pallonji group

While Noel Tata on Thursday asked the board of Tata Sons to explore options other than listing, SP group views share sale as a clear path tocompl

Australia Secures 2-0 Lead Over Zimbabwe with 84-Run Victory in Second ODI

Australia defeated Zimbabwe by 84 runs in the second ODI, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Australia Secures 2-0 Lead Over Zimbabwe

Rebuilding damaged oil & gas infrastructure in West Asia offers EIL over $1 billion opportunity

This conflict is offering us more opportunities in the MEG region, says Atul Gupta

When the Board defies the Owner: Tata Rift sparks debate over shareholder rights

Experts say the Tata Sons-Tata Trusts standoff has evolved into a broader debate over whether professional management can override the wishes of

16 policemen among 21 killed in suicide blast at mosque in northwest Pak

According to police, an attacker rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the mosque premises, following which an exchange of fire with armed mili

Illegal mining continues to attract criminal penalties: Mines ministry

In a scenario where there is violation of rules and illegal mining, the violator will attract both civil liability as well as criminal liability

Association of People with Disability calls for National Spinal Cord Injury Social Registry

APD has supported more than 7,000 People with Spinal Cord Injuries (PwSCIs) over the past 25 years.

Coimbatore airport expansion: concerns mount over access to lands, alternative roads

NTA declares AIAPGET-2026 results; Vinod tops Ayurveda list

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced the results of All India Ayush Post Graduate Entran

Beyond civic poll numbers: Rajasthan Congress leadership in focus again

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 18 (IANS) The Rajasthan Congresss old fault lines have once again come to the fore, with a fresh war of words between

People could relate to the incident, became a 'national issue': Gurugram hit-and-run victim Sia

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) After the Gurugram hit-and-run case involving biker Shivani Chauhan, alias Sia, said on Friday that the m

Eastern Railway Ranks Among Top Zones in Scrap Disposal Revenue

Eastern Railway generates 251.92 crore from scrap sales, marking a 30.5% increase compared to last year. Eastern Railway Ranks Among Top Zones in

Mamata Banerjee announces support for Congress candidate Milan Pradhan in crucial Nandigram bypoll, police arrest Pradhan in old case

For the greater interest of the country, we have decided to support the Congress nominee in Nandigram, Mamata Banerjee said

Rajasthan man dies after self-immolation at Jwalamukhi temple

Digital Desk | Jhalawar, Sep 18 (IANS) A 40-year-old man from Jhalawar, Rajasthan, died after allegedly setting himself ablaze at the Maa Jwalamu

State taking drought measures, open to suggestions from Sharad Pawar: CM Devendra Fadnavis

Digital Desk | State taking drought measures, open to suggestions from Sharad Pawar: CM Devendra Fadnavis Mumbai, September 18 (IANS) Chief Minis

Bihar: Three killed, two injured in Kaimur road accident

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 18 (IANS) Three people, including two teenagers, were killed and two others injured in a head-on motorcycle collision n

Devotees marvel at Kalpavriksha Vahana Seva on fourth day of Tirumala Brahmotsavams

Lord Malayappa Swamy, accompanied by His consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi, appears as Govula Gopanna atop the celestial chariot

Pay hike for domestic umpires and match referees

Warehouse storing plastic products gutted at Veerakeralam in Coimbatore

SCR Pensioners Stage Protest At Rail Nilayam Demanding 8th Pay Panel Revision

The pensioners also demand scrapping of the validation Bill: Reports

Trai tightens spam curbs, brings A2P calls under regulatory framework

Telecom service providers can levy a termination charge of up to 5 paise on carriers originating undeclared A2P calls, including robocalls and AI

Watch: U.S. sanctions on Russian oil: What are Indias options? | Worldview

India responds sharply to the U.S.s latest law to sanction Russian oil imports, suggesting implications for the India-U.S. bilateral relationship

Cabinet approves development of 12 islands in coastal Karnataka as tourism destinations on PPP model

The islands will be leased to private partners for 30 years for development and operation on a DBFOT mode

Karnataka govt to seek public opinion on renaming Dakshina Kannada district

Karnataka CM announced that the Cabinet will issue a notice for opinions and objections regarding renaming Dakshina Kannada district to Mangaluru

Madhya Pradesh Petrol Dealers Demand Repeal of UPI Transaction Tax

Petrol dealers in Madhya Pradesh are urging the government to withdraw the UPI transaction tax on payments over 2,000, citing financial strain. M

Karnataka grants Tulu additional administrative language status in two coastal districts

The decision comes after years of efforts and appeals, including a report submitted in 2023, followed by reviews by panels examining the procedur

NIA files chargesheets against nine accused in online radicalisation case

Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Sep 18 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against nine accused before the Special

Jagtar Singh Johal Bail: When Will He Be Released? Exclusive Interview with Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur

Scottish citizen Jagtar Singh Johal gets bail in seven NIA cases from the Delhi High Court. Learn about his expected release timeline, UK travel

There are multiple opportunities for startups, students in semiconductor journey: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw said that the government has received inputs from roundtables and will be working on those points

12,000 CISF personnel deployed against coal mafia in Jharkhand, West Bengal

Force says 10 units involved in operations against pilferage of coal; more than 10,000 tonnes of coal recovered since July

J. Radhakrishnan appointed Tamil Nadu power regulatory bodys chief

Childhood vaccines dont cause autism: Trump's Surgeon General nominee flips the script on RFK Jr.

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Concern over rising opioid analgesic abuse in Manipur

A jump in the prices of narcotic substances due to the prolonged ethnic conflict is believed to be the primary reason behind the shift to addicti

Orissa High Court Issues Notice in BJD

Orissa High Court on Friday directed the opposing parties to file their replies by September 29 regarding a petition seeking to disqualify eight

Nellore Mayor race heats up ahead of local body polls

TDP leans towards Deputy Mayor P. Roop Kumar Yadav, while YSRCP weighs three names; expansion of NMC to 72 divisions intensifies the contest for

TOSS Releases Tentative Schedule For SSC, Inter Exams From Oct 11

Theory papers will generally run from 9 am to noon in the forenoon session and 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm in the afternoon: Reports

Center notifies revised guidelines for film certification by CBFC

In a post on X, CBFC Chairman Shashi Shekhar Vempati urged all filmmakers to examine the revised guidelines and understand the framework

US Car-care brand Turtle Wax steps up India expansion

The company currently operates 110 Car Care Studios across India and plans to add more than 50 over the next year, besides building a detailing a

Apple iPhone 18 Pro models see launch-day frenzy; fans loosen purse strings

Higher prices seems to have not had an impact on Indias appetite for Apples iPhones.

Political Tensions Rise in Fatehnagar-Sanwar Over Chairman Election

Udaipur, September 18: Political tensions have intensified in Fatehnagar-Sanwar Municipality ahead of the election for the chairmans post, with t

Make cleanliness a way of life, says official

Asian Games 2026: 2,000 Indians in Nagoya ready to house athletes amid accommodation crunch

While Indian athletes face accommodation issues in Japan's Nagoya, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has swung into action and created a t

BCCI books separate accommodation for men's cricket team at Asian Games

Saikia insisted that the BCCI has faith in the local organisation committee to provide satisfactory on-ground facilities at the match venue despi

Ravi Kishan Predicts Historic Loss for SP in 2027 Elections

BJP MP Ravi Kishan claims the Samajwadi Party will face an unprecedented defeat in the upcoming 2027 elections. Ravi Kishan Predicts Historic Los

India, UAE hold 10th Navy Staff Talks in Abu Dhabi, reaffirm maritime cooperation

The Indian Navy and the UAE Navy held the 10th edition of their bilateral Navy Staff Talks in Abu Dhabi this week, with both sides reaffirming th

Congress holds meeting of alliance partners in Puducherry

Crackdown on ganja cultivation intensifies in Adilabad district, 385 plants worth 38 lakh seized

Plea on appointment of trustees of Meenakshi temple dismissed

Keralam government clarifies on circular that curbed uniformed personnel from attending religious ceremonies

In an affidavit before High Court, govt. says the circular was not intended to prohibit the practice of any religion or to curtail the religious

FSSAI begins legal action against Nestle India over baby food

New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI on Friday, September 18, said it has initiated legal action against Nestle India for alleged violations of rules

Vijayawada: Amaravati Economic Region Push for Sustainable Growth

Lakshmisha stressed value addition to locally available resources, support for MSMEs and skill development to expand employment opportunities.

Nepal Finance Minister meets Jaishankar, as both sides plan for PM Balen Shah visit

The meeting took place a day after talks with Finance Minister Sitharaman on post-flood recovery efforts and strengthening of economic ties

JD(U) legislators project Nishant Kumar as future Bihar CM

JD(U) national president Nitish Kumar, MLAs, MLCs, and other senior leaders of the party, including national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha,

At unbound art exhibition in Thiruvananthapuram, the mortal and the magical mingle

Showcasing 25 acrylic and water colour paintings inspired by artist-writer Jayakrishnans Chithrakathayil Avante Bhoothangal, the exhibition offer

Forum for Good Governance highlights irregularities in HRDCL tenders, seeks Vigilance inquiry

BJP Accuses Karnataka Government of Neglecting Farmers in Shivamogga

BJP leaders protest in Shivamogga, alleging Karnataka government neglects farmers and fails to address their irrigation issues. BJP Accuses Karna

Centre approves 2 lakh rural houses for Telangana under PMAY-G

Anto Augustine to remain in custody as Kerala High Court denies him bail in alcohol possession case

Though his counsel contended that Anto was no longer in possession of the building from where the liquor was seized, DGP informs the court that A

600 farmers provided with Soil Health Cards in Kanniyakumari in 2025-2026: Vijay Vasanth

Suraj Venjaramoodu looks intense as Dileep in Rajinikanth's Jailer 2; makers unveil first look

There's good news for fans of Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 as the makers have unveiled the first character glimpse of Malayalam actor Suraj Venjaramood

PG dental courses: Second round of counselling to begin on September 19

Psychology says people who talk to pets like they understand every word may be using a very human social instinct

How people think about their pets may shape the way they interact with them. When an animal is regarded as part of the family rather than simply

Air India's incoming CEO Gebremariam meets Civil Aviation Minister K Naidu

Air India's incoming CEO Tewolde Gebremariam on Friday met Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu. Naidu shared pictures of the meeting on X an

PoJK Refugees to Hold Jantar Mantar Dharna on Sept 22, Seek Rehabilitation, Defreezing of Assembly Seats

A 50-member delegation of 1947 PoJK displaced persons will travel to New Delhi on September 20 and seek meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Mod

CBI Files FIR Against Reliance Capital, Anil Ambani Over Rs 2,684-Cr LIC Fraud

No immediate response was available from Anil Ambani's spokesperson. Anil Ambani has always maintained that he has done no wrong.

27-year-old New Jersey man ate from a fast-casual chain for 25 straight days. He lost nine pounds in the process

In a daring personal challenge, an advertising professional committed to consuming only Sweetgreen meals for twenty-five consecutive days. This j

JDU Discusses Bihar Model Achievements at Orientation Program

JDUs Neeraj Kumar highlights Bihars development and financial management at the partys first orientation program in Patna. JDU Discusses Bihar Mo

Cong claims its candidate for Nandigram bypoll arrested over 2007 protest

Congress candidate for the upcoming Nandigram assembly bypoll, Milan Pradhan, was arrested on Friday for his alleged involvement in the 2007 anti

News Explainer: FSSAI takes legal action against Nestl

Indias food safety regulator has opened a new front against Nestl India, filing three separate legal cases over how the company labels and market

Why Indian Right Has Not Built The Power That Will Outlast The Government

53 AP Youths Get Jobs In Germany, Dubai With State Support

Under Project Vasudha, the nursing candidates received free German language and employment-oriented training: Reports

Tier-2 cities see housing prices rise nearly twice as fast as top 8 markets: Report

Residential prices in eleven emerging Tier-2 Indian cities have grown significantly faster. These smaller markets are now driving India's next ph

CCTVs will be installed at schools and colleges in Andhra Pradesh, says Home Minister

The decision has been taken to check eve-teasing and other anti-social activities near educational institutions, says Anitha

Defence Min calls for indigenous tech, public-private synergy in aviation

He underlined that the public and private sectors should not be viewed as competitors but as organisations that complement each other.

SIR has gaps, mismatches and arbitrary aspects: KPCC president

In a letter to CEO V. Anbu Kumar, referring to the draft electoral roll published on August 24, B.K. Hariprasad questionedthat the 2025 final ele