‘Heggana Muddu’ movie review: Poorna is brilliant in a relationship drama undone by its contradictions • Rupee rises 14 paise to 95.85 against U.S. dollar in early trade • People's fear and mistrust in authority leads to cybercrime, say experts at report launch on policing • The Vvaan review: Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia’s fantasy thriller begins with promise but ends in a muddled mess
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During discussions with US leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the concept of the Thucydides Trap, advocating for peaceful coexistence between the two nations. His repeated calls for mutual respect convey Beijing’s desire to evade conflict with th
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Speaking to reporters after the meeting, K. Muraleedharan says government and TDB will work together to ensure that devotees do not face difficulties during upcoming pilgrimage season
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In a career spanning five decades, Mushtaq Khan acted in over 500 movies and garnered wide popularity through his supporting roles
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The incident allegedly took place during ‘Technofora 2026’, a three-day event organised by the students of the university’s Institute of Technology from September 18 to 20.
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While Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the State would share the burden if the Centre announces a loan waiver, the opposition BJP termed the State’s relief package ‘a pittance’
States, politics and policy — dispatches from every corner of the country.
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Speaking to reporters after the meeting, K. Muraleedharan says government and TDB will work together to ensure that devotees do not face difficulties during upcoming pilgrimage season
In a career spanning five decades, Mushtaq Khan acted in over 500 movies and garnered wide popularity through his supporting roles
The incident allegedly took place during ‘Technofora 2026’, a three-day event organised by the students of the university’s Institute of Technology from September 18 to 20.
While Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the State would share the burden if the Centre announces a loan waiver, the opposition BJP termed the State’s relief package ‘a pittance’
The video shows several youths mostly behaving indecently with the woman and assaulting her with a slipper.
The Adani Group's proposes to invest in power distribution in Kolkata, which has so far remained the monopoly of R.P. Sanjiv Goenka Group, through its flagship company CESC
Global news through an Indian lens — diplomacy, conflict and the neighbourhood.
The Hindu
Balen Shah, in his maiden address to the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, told world leaders that a warming climate is destabilising the fragile Himalayan ecology
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U.S. tech titans attended the banquet, including Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Sam Altman of OpenAI, underscoring that trade and AI were high on the agenda for Xi Jinping's visit
Times of India
Massachusetts is restoring Century Bog, a former cranberry farm in Plymouth and Wareham, to complete protection of Red Brook from White Island Pond to Buttermilk Bay. The restored wetland and stream channel could benefit about 60 conservation-priority species,
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When he first announced the ban on the three outlets through a social media post on September 18, Mr. Trump accused them of reporting “fake news”. The outlets “constantly write or report fiction or lies”, Mr. Trump said in his post without giving any examples.
Times of India
Russian ballistic missile strikes reached record levels this summer, putting further pressure on Ukraine's already limited air defence resources. Patriot systems are currently the only Ukrainian air defences capable of intercepting such missiles, but Kyiv's st
Markets, Dalal Street, companies and the money moving India's economy.
The Hindu
Forex traders said persistent dollar demand from domestic importers in particular the oil companies, elevated crude oil prices, and broad-based strength in the U.S. dollar index
After sharp losses in the previous session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 86 points to 73,672.98 in early trade
The Hyderabad-based D2C home and kitchen brand, which turned profitable in FY25, is seeking its first institutional funding as demand for the category grows.
Abhay Bakre, Mission Director (Head) of the National Green Hydrogen Mission mentioned the trials would give us sense of what is required to scale up India’s hydrogen-based mobility.
Four companies from technology, real estate, manufacturing, and metals sectors open IPOs on September 25, with anchor investors allotments at upper price bands.
The regulator had suggested a five-year glide path to cap company-level Expenses of Management (EoM), along with mandatory cost audits and public disclosure.
Startups, silicon and the digital systems rewiring Indian life.
The Hindu
The report, building onto its earlier reports documenting public trust and experience with police, examines the modus operandi of cybercriminals, the lived experience of victims, the digital habits and vulnerabilities of ordinary citizens, and the preparedness
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Effective October 15, a 0.4% merchant discount rate will be levied on merchants for UPI transactions over Rs 2,000. However, no charge will be levied on person-to-person transactions regardless of the amount.
The Hindu
OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman and rival Anthropic’s CEO earlier this month joined industry leaders in calling for a slower pace of AI development
The Hindu
Local governments have responded by promising to build tech clusters and offering subsidies to AI filmmakers and startups
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The Xiaomi 18 Pro series was launched in China earlier this week, comprising the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max models. The company has now teased the India and global launch of its flagship smartphone lineup. Both models are equipped with secondary rear displays a
The Hindu
The White House wants to take steps to make sure US systems are secure, according to the report.
ISRO, research, climate and the long view of the natural world.
Times of India
Massachusetts is restoring Century Bog, a former cranberry farm in Plymouth and Wareham, to complete protection of Red Brook from White Island Pond to Buttermilk Bay. The restored wetland and stream channel could benefit about 60 conservation-priority species,
At England’s Studland Bay, eco-moorings helped seagrass recover after years of damage from traditional boat anchors. A study found bare patches in one trial area shrank by 94% between 2021 and 2025. Volunteer divers have also reported rising seahorse numbers,
During a recent biodiversity assessment at Chester Zoo in Cheshire, researchers made an exciting discovery—'Wendy,' a wasp spider. This is the first time this species has been documented in the area, reflecting shifts in wildlife distribution due to climate ch
Medicine, public health and wellbeing across India.
Hindustan Times
Whether it's a vape, a joint, a cigarette, or something harder, every inhalation puts instant stress on your heart, cardiologist Dr Evan Levine's list shows.
Hindustan Times
Hopping mad: New health warning stirs up Belgian brewers
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Heartburn is a symptom, rather than a diagnosis, say gastroenterologists. Some people living with reflux have visible inflammation of the oesophagus, while others have symptoms without any visible injury
The Hindu
About 110 Accredited Social Health Activists in Barak Valley collaborated with doctors, programmers, and researchers to help design the digital tools
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The regulations will facilitate the identification and verification of registered professionals and support greater transparency in the delivery of allied and healthcare services.
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The proposed Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2026 seek to insert a new clause under Regulation 2.1.1 of the existing regulations, specifically covering “paneer made of constituents not derived from milk”
Cricket, the leagues and the stories behind every scoreline.
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Asian Games Women's Kabaddi Semi-Finals Live: The Indian women's team thrashed Nepal 48-24 in the semi-finals to enter the summit clash of the event.
Asian Games 2026 Day 6 LIVE Updates: India secured gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team and silver in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions team events on Day 6 of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.
The upcoming editions of the Super50 and the Women's T20 Blaze have been suspended
In yet another low-scoring game at the Asian Games men's competition, Hong Kong put up just 121 but still beat Oman by 41 runs
Anahat Singh vs Tanvi Khanna LIve Streaming Asian Games Squash Quaeterfinal LIve Telecast: When And Where To Watch
The Indian women’s kabaddi team will face Nepal in the semifinal, while the men’s side will take on Thailand in their semifinal
Bollywood, regional cinema, music, books and the culture conversation.
The Hindu
The Kannada relationship drama ‘Heggana Muddu’ dives into an arranged marriage that starts real and ends complicated, with performances from Poornachandra Mysore and Aditi Sagar being the major positive
Hindustan Times
The Vvaan review: Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia's horror-fantasy is a tale of two uneven halves and an unsatisfying finale.
Hindustan Times
Fatima Sana Shaikh talks to Hindustan Times about the lack of nuanced and layered roles for women, and why actors take up roles they may not like.
The Hindu
In a career spanning five decades, Mushtaq Khan acted in over 500 movies and garnered wide popularity through his supporting roles
Hindustan Times
Don't Be Shy review: This teen drama merely pretends to understand how teenagers think, but makes a mess of it all with a boring screenplay.
Hindustan Times
Panchayat actor Aasif Khan's remarks about “real men” in Bigg Boss 20 irked internet. Gullu and Mahhi Vij also slammed his comment.
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