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Yemen carried out 20 strikes on Houthi targets in Taiz province, states Military spokesperson
Yemen said its forces carried out 20 strikes against Houthi targets in Taiz province over a three-hour period.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls for Qatari businesses to actively explore trade & investment partnerships with India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged Qatari businesses to actively explore trade and investment partnerships with India and further strengthen bilateral economic ties.
Crime
Punjab Police takes 8 in two operations, seize assault rifles, pistols and heroin into custody
Punjab Police have arrested 8 persons, including a couple, with sophisticated assault rifles, pistols, live cartridges and Heroin in two separate operations in the border
Sports
India clinches gold in Women's 4×400m relay, Neeru Dhanda secures trap gold; Overall medal tally reaches 53
In the Asian Games 2026, India today delivered a strong medal haul, adding eight medals, including two Gold, one Silver and five Bronze medals in relay, shooting, athletics and
Crime
NIA takes Four Individuals in Connection With Jama'at Mujahideen Bangladesh into custody
National Investigation Agency NIA today arrested four individuals in connection with their relation with terrorist organisation Jama'at Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB).
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EAM Jaishankar states India-China ties better today after border standoff resolution
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said that India's relationship with China is better today than it was last year.
Sports
Prez Murmu hails Yashvir Singh, Murali Sreeshankar, Vithya Ramraj, Gulveer Singh and Parul Chaudhary on Asian Games Medal wins
President Droupadi Murmu has congratulated Yashvir Singh on winning the Silver Medal and Rohit Yadav on securing the Bronze Medal in the Men's Javelin Throw at the Asian Games
Sports
Vithya Ramraj secures bronze medal in 400m women's hurdles, sets new national record
India continued its impressive medal-winning run at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan today, with athletes making their mark across shooting, cricket, kurash and boxing.
Technology
Government starts project to build national digital public infrastructure for tourism sector
The Centre has launched a project to build a national digital public infrastructure for the tourism sector, which will enable users to access a wide range of products and
Business
Maharashtra Governor seeks Bamboo-Based Economy to Promote Sustainable Development
Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has called for developing a bamboo-based economy in the state to promote sustainable development, create rural livelihoods and provide
Defence
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honours social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his death anniversary
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today paid tribute to the social reformer and pioneer of the Indian Renaissance, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, on his death anniversary.
Business
West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta emphasises need to improve state revenue collection
West Bengal's Finance Minister Dr. Swapan Dasgupta has stressed on the need to eliminate past discriminatory practices in revenue collection, noting that such biases had led to
Education
Mizoram student body MZP seeks stricter ILP enforcement, protection of state boundaries
During its general assembly held in Aizawl, the organisation had adopted a set of resolutions urging the state government to take steps to protect the state's genuine
Business
Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited Reports on ₹824 Crore Pre-Tax Profit in FY 2025-26
Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO), one of India's premier fertilizer-producing farmers' cooperatives, has reported a pre-tax profit of over 824 crore rupees during
Sports
India's overall medal tally reaches 23, with 2 Gold, 9 Silver, 12 Bronze in asian Games
In the Asian Games, India's overall medal tally has reached 23, with 2 Gold, 9 Silver and 12 Bronze in Japan.
Sports
Mizoram secures North East Regional Muaythai Championship
Mizoram emerged champions in the North East Regional Muaythai Championship, with around 350 fighters from across the eight northeastern states competing in 100 categories.
Education
Education Minister calls for Young Innovators to Address Real-Life Problems with Practical Solutions
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi has called upon young innovators to identify real-life problems faced by common people and develop practical and affordable solutions
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India
Army Chief says Operation Sindoor has reset India's response standard
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said Operation Sindoor has set a benchmark for India's response to provocation and urged NDA cadets to uphold that standard.
India
Modi heatwave appeal turns weather warning into community care message
PM Modi urged citizens to take precautions during the heatwave, stay hydrated and check on children, elderly people and outdoor workers.
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Politics
EC unveils biennial polls for 11 Rajya Sabha seats in UP, Uttarakhand
The Election Commission today announced the biennial elections for 11 Rajya Sabha seats.
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Chief Justice links judicial transparency to durable public trust
CJI Surya Kant said courts must remain open to fair scrutiny and continue reforming complaint mechanisms within the judiciary.
Politics
Tamil Nadu Assembly weighs GST, farm-trade and private-university reforms
Three bills address tax alignment, longer mandi licences and revised land and endowment requirements for private universities.
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Election Commission schedules bypolls for one Lok Sabha and five Assembly seats
The Election Commission today announced by-poll to Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam.
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Crime
Dhaka court sends three Awami League leaders to jail on alleged Gulshan flash procession
A Dhaka court has sent three leaders of the banned Awami League to jail in a case filed over an alleged flash procession in the capital's Gulshan area on September 11.
Crime
Bihar Police takes Five accused in Jamui Minor Girl Misbehaviour Case into custody
In Bihar's Jamui district, police have arrested five accused, including the main accused, Nandan Yadav, in connection with the alleged molestation and misbehaviour with a minor
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ED Provisionally Attaches Equity cites Worth Over ₹42 Crore in Investment Scheme Fraud Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Delhi Zonal Office, has provisionally attached equity shares of a company having a current market value of more than Rs 42 Crore, in connection
Crime
Kerala forms Anti-Narcotics Investigation Team Under Operation Toofan
Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has announced the second phase of Operation Toofan to curb drug trafficking in the state.
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Ministry of Finance states all public sector, regional rural banks to remain open on September 27
Finance Ministry has informed that all Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will remain open on Sunday, 27th of this month for convenience of customers.
Business
EAM Dr S Jaishankar pushes for stronger Global South cooperation as conflicts, trade and climate challenges
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has called for greater cooperation among Global South countries to address rising geopolitical tensions, economic challenges, climate
Business
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey cites Resilience and Expansion of India's Capital Markets
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, has strongly highlighted the remarkable resilience and massive expansion of India's capital markets.
Business
Government calls for bank employees to avoid strike, resolve issues through dialogue
Government has urged bank employees to refrain from resorting to strikes, work towards resolving issues through dialogue, and ensure that banking services remain uninterrupted.
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India's medal tally reaches eight at Asian Games as women's skeet team secures bronze
At the Asian Games, the Indian trio of Maheshwari Singh, Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Raiza Dhillon secured the bronze medal in the women's team skeet shooting event at Aichi-Nagoya
Sports
Asian Games: Indian Women's Cricket Team secures Country's First Gold in Aichi-Nagoya, Medal Tally Rises to 7
The Indian Women's Cricket team reasserted its continental dominance by clinching a second successive gold medal at the Asian Games, thrashing Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final
Sports
Asian Games: India win three medals in shooting at Aichi-Nagoya; PM Modi hails Medal Winners
In the men's 10-meter air rifle individual event, Himanshu Dhillon won the silver medal, while Rudrankksh Patil secured the bronze.
Sports
Indian Men's Hockey Team opens Asian Games Campaign with 13-1 Win on Indonesia
In Hockey, the Indian Men's team opened their Asian Games campaign with a 13-1 win over Indonesia today, in their Pool A game in Kakamigahara, Japan.
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Entertainment
National Film Awards: Actor Anant Nag Honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award; Article 370 secures Best Feature Film
In a historic ceremony held against the grand backdrop of the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, President Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards, honouring
Entertainment
Angh, asked by Naga filmmaker, wins Platform Prize 2026 at TIFF
In a historic first, Angh, directed by Naga filmmaker Theja Rio, has won the Platform Prize 2026 at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Entertainment
Jammu Film Festival opens fifth edition with September 17 curtain-raiser
The Writers Club event will bring filmmakers, artists and audiences together before the festival’s main programme.
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Hindi Diwas programme brings language, literature and Vande Mataram into focus
The Navi Mumbai conference combines official-language awards, publications, institutional exhibitions and discussion of India’s national song.
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Technology
India accounts for 20% of global semiconductor design workforce, states MeitY
Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and IT, S Krishnan, today said that India currently accounts for nearly 20 percent of the world's semiconductor design workforce.
Technology
Modi urges government and chipmakers to jointly shape India’s technology future
At SEMICON India 2026, the Prime Minister called for coordinated investment, research and talent development across the semiconductor ecosystem.
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SEMICON India 2026 brings global chip industry to New Delhi
The fifth edition will host more than 600 exhibitors and delegations from over 40 countries at Yashobhoomi.
Technology
ISRO’s LVM3 places BlueBird communications satellite into intended orbit
The commercial mission carried AST SpaceMobile’s next-generation spacecraft, designed for direct-to-mobile connectivity from low Earth orbit.
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Education
Two-day Northeast Education Conclave 2026 completes in Nagaland
The conclave was organised by the Government of Nagaland in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Government of India, on the theme, "Implementation of NEP 2020: Vision
Education
VNIT Nagpur awards 1,547 degrees at Engineers’ Day convocation
The institute’s 24th convocation covers doctoral, postgraduate, engineering, science and architecture programmes.
Education
Bharat Innovates exhibition takes university research to a global BRICS audience
The education ministry initiative presents work from higher-education and research institutions during the 2026 BRICS Summit.
Education
Haryana and IIT Ropar link technical-college reform with laboratories and employability
The agreement covers laboratory modernisation, curriculum revision, faculty development and new pathways for skills and entrepreneurship.
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Health
Ayushman Bharat completes eight years, on 60 crore beneficiaries covered under health scheme
Ayushman Bharat - the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has completed eight years today.
Health
India committed to eliminating Hepatitis B, C as public health threats by 2030, states Health Secretary
India has reaffirmed its commitment to combating Viral Hepatitis and eliminating Hepatitis B and C as public health threats by 2030.
Health
India's digital health ecosystem enables scalable and interoperable healthcare, states Health Secretary
Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava has said that India's digital foundation, built through Aadhaar and strengthened by the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and ABHA
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WHO urges BRICS to strengthen primary care and pandemic readiness
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for resilient surveillance, wider access to health innovation and sustainable financing.
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US President unveils last American forces leaving Iraq, describes withdrawal as decisive victory over ISIS
US President Donald Trump announced that the final contingent of American troops is leaving Iraq, formally concluding Operation Inherent Resolve.
Geo Politics
Saudi Arabia arrests pilot on alleged attack on Israel-bound flight: Israeli PM Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today said, that Saudi authorities have arrested the pilot of a Flydubai flight who allegedly stabbed another pilot and attempted to
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Bangladesh govt committed to safe & peaceful Durga Puja celebrations, states Religious Affairs Minister Mohammad Shamim
The Bangladesh Government is committed to ensuring a safe, peaceful and festive environment for the celebration of Durga Puja 2026 across the country, Religious Affairs Minister
Geo Politics
Courtesy meeting with Bangladesh State Minister Humayun Kabir held by Indian HC Dinesh Trivedi
Indian High Commissioner Sh. Dinesh Trivedi today held a courtesy meeting with Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Humayun Kabir in Dhaka. The High Commissioner congratulated Mr.
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Rajnath Singh seeks balance between diplomacy and defence preparedness for national security
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said that it is essential to keep ground reality and national interest in mind for a good security policy.
Defence
US Ambassador Sergio Gor witnesses Yudh Abhyas 2026, cites strength of India-US defence partnership
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor today witnessed the India-US joint military Exercise 'Yudh Abhyas 2026' at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan and highlighted the
Defence
US President Trump defends military action against Iran, calls for economic pressure on Tehran
US President Donald Trump has defended his administration's military action against Iran in an address to the 81st UN General Assembly in New York yesterday.
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India denounces Pakistan Airstrikes on Afghanistan, Calls for Action Against Cross-Border Terrorism
India has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan in its Kunar and Paktika provinces.
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18th India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant starts in Pithoragarh
The 18th edition of the India and Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced today at the Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
Business
Nepalese Finance Minister Wagle seeks Renewed India-Nepal Partnership
Nepalese Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has stated that India and Nepal have an opportunity to renew their partnership by building on the strong ties that already exist.
Business
India's software services exports rise 8.2% to $221.4 billion in 2025-26, states RBI
India's software services exports increased 8.2% year-on-year to 221.4 billion dollars in 2025-26.
Business
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey seeks greater awareness of F&O trading risks
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey today said that greater public awareness about the risks involved in derivatives trading is needed, as many retail investors continue to suffer
Sports
Meghalaya convenes North East Inter-State Badminton Championship ahead of National Games 2027
The North East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship 2026 has returned to Meghalaya for the first time since 2016.
Business
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeks mature tax policy debate keeping national interest first
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed that tax-related proposals to the government must keep the nation first, over and above seeking rate reduction, exemption
Defence
Chief of Army Staff, General Dhiraj Seth starts 3-day official visit to Russia
Chief of the Army Staff, General Dhiraj Seth, is on an official visit to Russia from today till the 18th of September.
Sports
India defeat Afghanistan by 7 wickets in second T20I to take unassailable 2-nil lead in 3-match series
In Men's Cricket, India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second T20 International at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi last night, to take an unassailable 2-nil lead
Defence
India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas starts at Auli in Uttarakhand & Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan
The opening ceremony of the 22nd edition of the India-US joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' was held at Auli in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
Business
India committed to promoting circular economy as part of sustainable development, states Environment Minister at World Circular Economy Forum
Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav underlined India's commitment to embedding circular economy principles into its sustainable development
Sports
India carry series lead into second T20 against Afghanistan
India enter the Delhi match one win ahead after Abhishek Sharma powered a seven-wicket chase in the opening international.