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While eight of the convicts were Bangladeshis, one was an Indian national

Pupils are shown coach washing lines and waste management at the depots and the Electric Loco Shed on the first day of Swachhata Hi Seva-2026

The crime came to light after the car of the accused was involved in an accident

In a stunning display of skill, India Women triumphed over Japan with an impressive eight-wicket win in the Asian Games quarter-finals. The Indian bowlers suffocated Japan's innings, allowing them to score just fifty-seven runs. Leading the charge, Shafali Verma's explosive forty runs hastened the chase, advancing India into the semi-finals against Bangladesh, mirroring the line-up from the Women’s Asia Cup.

Over six months have passed since the Supreme Court constituted the Appellate Tribunals

IMD says the system is likely to move towards the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts; weather models point to a landfall near Odisha around September 21

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max have officially hit the shelves in India, available at both authorized retailers and online. Shoppers can take advantage of exciting launch offers like bank cashbacks and no-cost EMI options. Additionally, the improved trade-in program offers hefty discounts on older devices. Buyers will also enjoy complimentary subscriptions to Apple's most popular digital services.

The NTA had last month announced the retest for the three papers of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination following complaints about several errors in these papers

Abhishek Sharma smashed a record 30-ball century against Afghanistan after receiving advice from mentor Yuvraj Singh to avoid forcing shots and rotate the strike. He scored 102 as India posted 221/7 and won by 127 runs. Abhishek finished the three-match series with 229 runs, including two centuries, responding strongly after facing pressure following a difficult Zimbabwe series.

MCX Gold October futures are showing a strong intraday recovery, with prices trading around Rs 1,53,870 after breaking above the recent consolidation zone.

In a city with a drinking culture as entrenched as Chandigarh’s, The Back Room is part of a larger shift — from whisky and house parties to pour-only cocktails and high-design bars, the city is figuring out what it wants from a night out (CAN WE MAKE THIS SHORTER PLS?)

As the Asian Games opening ceremony approaches, Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor have been chosen to carry India's flag, symbolising the country's sports spirit. Bhaker, celebrated for her double Olympic medal triumph, recently earned two bronzes at the Paris Olympics. Toor, a leader in shot put with two previous Asian Games titles, brings valuable experience.

As homestays mushroom across Karnataka’s tourist destinations, safety concerns and unauthorised establishments are putting the sector under scrutiny. The Tourism Department is now moving to streamline registrations, tighten regulations, and bring a new Bed & Breakfast policy, writes Rashmi Patil

Created in 1989 to take on Maoists in the forests of undivided Andhra Pradesh, the Greyhounds became a specialised counter-insurgency force. Over three decades later, as the insurgency recedes, Abhinay Deshpande revisits the force’s battles and its losses, the legacy of a war that shaped it, and how the Greyhounds are preparing for a future beyond the Maoist conflict

Investigators say the complaints would be thoroughly inquired into for further action

The Telangana RERA authority noted that the builder had already collected Rs 79 lakh, but had not placed any material on record showing the current status of construction of the villa.

Farmer says land mafia took his 10-acre plot at half the price and his land has been resold multiple times. Incident not isolated, as per local people

Police say the body of a minor girl was found in an open field on September 13; CCTV analysis of more than 50 cameras helped investigators trace the suspected tempo

On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ in Varanasi, celebrating 25 years of Modi’s public service. The event included a bike rally with 500 youth embarking on a 20-day journey from Varanasi to Vadnagar, symbolizing Modi’s roots and leadership. This initiative aims to reflect the positive transformations in India under Modi’s governance, while also promoting unity through the ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat’ campaign.

Sociologists say the shift is most visible among educated, working women