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A 19-year-old engineering student allegedly died by suicide here, following a financial dispute with friends over sharing the cost of a party bill, police said on Monday.

Given the substantial H1-B visa fee increase, Indian professionals, who constitute over 70 per cent of H-1B visa holders, are exploring alternative pathways into the US job market.

Two top Maoist leaders carrying a bounty of Rs 40 lakh each in Chhattisgarh were killed in an encounter with security personnel in the state’s Narayanpur district on Monday, police…

Gautam Adani, the billionaire chairman of the Adani Group, addressed his employees on Monday in what many are calling a victory lap following the SEBI’s recent exoneration of the conglomerate…

“PM Modi Hard Taskmaster When It Comes To Public Good”: Amit Shah To NDTV

A special court in Coimbatore has convicted a Nigerian national in a narcotics case dating back to 2012, sentencing him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of…

The rift within Rashtriya Janata Dal patriarch Lalu Yadavs family continues to make headlines ahead of the assembly polls in Bihar, when it is essential for the Opposition parties to…

Adani Group companies continued to rally on Monday, adding Rs 1.78 lakh crore in market valuation in two days, propelled by heavy buying in listed stocks following markets regulator Sebi’s…

The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the immediate removal of all caste references from police records and public notices, and instructed that vehicles displaying caste-based stickers or slogans be fined…

Rajya Sabha MP and philanthropist Sudha Murty received a hoax call, during which she was warned that her mobile phone was being misused for accessing obscene content.

More than 62,700 people died in Europe from heat-related causes in 2024, according to research published in Nature Medicine on Monday, with women and the elderly representing the largest part…

Tech giant Oracle is set to provide security for a US version of TikTok’s algorithm, the White House said Monday, under a deal for the sale of the Chinese-owned app’s…

Russia offered Monday to keep abiding by the nuclear warhead limits in a key treaty with the United States once it expires in February, but only for one year and…

The Supreme Court on Monday sought Delhi Police’s response on the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case related to…

India’s smartphone exports to its largest market, the US, fell 58 per cent from USD 2.29 billion in May to USD 964.8 million in August, think tank GTRI said on…

Police arrested a man and are searching for his accomplice for allegedly defrauding a Mumbai hotelier of around Rs 60 lakh by falsely assuring him that they would help his…

A nine-year-old girl was sexually assaulted, allegedly by the man running the hostel she was staying in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the redeveloped Tripureswari temple in Tripura’s Gomati district and offered prayers at the shrine.

A chemistry professor of a Pune-based college has been arrested for allegedly forging a letter claiming he was selected for a prestigious science award instituted by the Ministry of Science…

The Supreme Court recently took a strong exception to a woman seeking Rs 5 crore alimony for the dissolution of a marriage that lasted for one year and two months.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled infrastructure projects worth Rs 5,125.37 crore in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday.

The Gaza health ministry said two Gaza City hospitals have been taken out of service due to Israel’s escalation of its ground offensive and damage caused by continued Israeli bombing,…

Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said reforms in GST will increase taxpayers’ savings, leading to a”direct positive impact” on the tourism sector.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with traders and merchants of Arunachal Pradesh as the rationalized Goods and Services Tax came into effect across the country today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the next generation GST reforms will boost savings and directly benefit every section of society, as he asserted that it is imperative to…

This crisis should spark a fundamental reimagining of India’s innovation strategy. Instead of primarily serving as a source of talent for American companies, India needs to become a destination for…

Several more countries are expected to formally recognise a Palestinian state at a world summit convened on Monday by France and Saudi Arabia, a day after Australia, Britain, Canada and…

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah lost his cool during the inauguration event of the Mysuru Dasara.

Last week, Albania announced that an AI-generated minister would take charge of a new public tenders portfolio.

Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday shared an “edited” video of Rekha Gupta speaking to NDTV on the Congress’s allegations of manipulation of the EVMs.

Our ties with the US are the most important that we have, but how to handle them is not for us to do alone. All the provocations have come from…

An SUV carrying five passengers got stuck in a massive waterlogged pothole inBihar’s Patna on Friday evening. It was the reaction of the woman driving it that caught the Internet’s…

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with a Delhi High Court order dismissing actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to quash ECIR (equivalent to FIR) in a Rs 200 crore…

The victim, identified as Jujhar Singh, was reported missing by his family on Sunday.

Apassenger flying from Bengaluru to Varanasi sparked a mid-air scare on an Air India Express flight when he tried to open the cockpit door

A 39-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband, who later announced the murder on Facebook Live, at Koothanadi near Punalur here on Monday, police said.

The Supreme Court on Monday remarked in favour of decriminalising the offence of defamation while hearing a case against online news portal ‘The Wire’ filed by Amita Singh, a retired…

A 46-year-old Indian national and Singapore permanent resident on Monday was sentenced to four years in jail and six strokes of the cane for molesting a woman in a nursing…

Much of the world is focused on a two-state solution in resolving the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears devoted to realising his vision of a…

In early August, when Naresh Malhotra received a call from a woman, claiming to be a senior officer from a telecom company, little did he know he would fall prey…

Nearly 28 per cent of jobs held by women worldwide are at risk from artificial intelligence, compared to 21 per cent of men’s jobs, according to a United Nations report.

Trump greeted Musk with a “How are you doing?” according to lip-reader Nicola Hickling. The President added, “So Elon, I’ve heard you wanted to chat.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Sunday to take part in the UN General Assembly, the first president of Syria to do so in nearly six decades.

As many Americans mourned the death of Charlie Kirk, US President Donald Trump broke into a “dance” at a rightwing activist’s memorial ceremony, making his grieving widow Erika Kirk smile.

Hundreds of anti-government demonstrators in Peru’s capital Lima took to the streets again on Sunday following clashes that injured at least 18 people, including police officers and journalists.

Air India said the passenger had mistakenly proceeded to the arrivals area instead of the departure gate.

A speeding high-end Lamborghini car rammed into the divider of the Coastal Road in Mumbai, officials said on Monday. The sports car driver escaped unhurt in the incident, which occurred…

The principal of a college affiliated with the University of Delhi has been suspended after a faculty member accused him of harassment

With ministerial-level talks between India and the United States set to begin in Washington, US Democratic lawmaker Ami Bera advised New Delhi to “flex its diplomatic muscle” and play Russia-Ukraine…

The much-awaited GST 2.0 will take effect from today, bringing sweeping changes for automobile buyers in India.

Britain is crying out for leadership that offers renewal. Until that happens, marches like “Unite the Kingdom” will not be the exception but the shape of things to come.

The legislative trifecta – the Indian Ports Act, 2025; the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025; and the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 – was passed in a session marred by disruption, without…

The debris of a Pakistani missile has been found in Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir. The missile found on Sunday, during a clean-up drive, was launched during Operation Sindoor…

The accused told the police that he suspected that his 28-year-old wife, who worked at a Pizza shop, was cheating on him with her colleague.

A ship anchored at Porbandar Subhashnagar Jetty in Gujarat caught fire on Monday. The fire dousing operation began with three fire brigade vehicles arriving at the scene, said officials.

Nasscom said the US clarification that the H-1B visa fee hike will not affect current visa holders and will apply as a one-time fee only to fresh petitions has helped…

In a rare case, a 44-year-old woman from Bengaluru has recovered the full amount she lost in a digital arrest scam with the help of the police.

At San Francisco International Airport, several Indian passengers allegedly disembarked from an Emirates flight right before take-off, resulting in a three-hour delay.

Khalistani terrorist Inderjit Singh Gosal, of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has been arrested in Canada.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday expressed confidence in India getting back control of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) without taking any aggressive steps, as the people in the region itself have…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the new GST structure, which came into effect today, is a “trust-based tax system” that would increase both production and consumption in the…

The famous Mysuru Dasara festival commenced in the city and palaces on Monday with religious and traditional fervour, with International Booker Prize-winning writer Banu Mushtaq inaugurating the festivities.

When the US steps back, China moves in. Beijing is making significant inroads in Africa, using a combination of investment and soft power in a region that’s now a vital…

Caleb Bean told authorities that he “accidentally discharged his firearm while attempting to cycle the action of his rifle”.

At least 30 people, including women and children, were killed in airstrikes by the Pakistani Air Force in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday.

A Chinese businesswoman, smitten with her younger married employee, gave him 3 million yuan, approximately Rs 3.6 crore, to help him divorce his wife and compensate her.

Markets Open Lower As Infosys, TCS Share Prices Slump After H-1B Visa Fee Hike

A shocking video from Madhya Pradesh’s Mandsaur has gone viral on social media, showing a young woman being forcibly dragged away by a group of men and women while she…

The Indian IT and tech industry is spending more than $1 billion on local upskilling and hiring in the US, and the number of local hires has increased tremendously, the…

Fulfilling much-expected public expectation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped Mata Tripura Sundari temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas worshipped by Hindus, in southern Tripura’s Udaipur on…

A 29-year-old teacher at a private school allegedly committed suicide at her house here after being “harassed” by two male colleagues, police has said.

All new H-1B visa petitions submitted after September 21, including those for the FY2026 lottery, will require payment of the USD 100,000 fee, as announced by President Donald Trump in…

As US President Donald Trump’s new $100,000 visa fee sets off panic and confusion, China has announced a new visa category to lure in young science and technology talent.

Jadav Sai Teja, a 22-year-old engineering student at the Siddharth Engineering College in Hyderabad, was found hanging inside his hostel room. Sai Teja was reportedly a victim of ragging.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he has “fond memories” of US President Donald Trump and is open to future talks with the United States — if he can…

A 24-year-old man died after being bitten by a snake he had draped around his neck while recording a video in the Bhopa area here, police said on Monday.

Trump administration officials plan to link the active ingredient in Tylenol to autism Monday, the Washington Post reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

An IndiGo Airlines flight was delayed for about three hours at Kanpur Airport today after a rat was spotted inside the aircraft, causing inconvenience to 140 passengers and airport staff.

“GST Bachat Utsav Begins On Day 1 Of Navratri Tomorrow”: PM Modi On GST Reforms

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) system is undergoing a significant overhaul, with the new structure set to take effect on September 22.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major reform under GST 2.0 at the 56th GST Council meeting on September 3. Effective today, individual health insurance premiums will be completely…

The Government’s second major overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), referred to as “GST 2.0”, comes into effect today, with a wide range of rate cuts.

On the auspicious first day of Shardiya Navratri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes to the nation and invoked themes of devotion and determination.

Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal on Sunday recognised a Palestinian state after nearly two years of war in Gaza, with France, Belgium and other countries poised to follow suit at…

Recognition of a Palestinian state by Britain, Canada and Australia on Sunday drew sharply contrasting reactions, with Palestinians in Gaza hailing it as a sign of hope while Israelis voiced…

The potent blend of politics and religion that captivated the Sunday afternoon memorial service for the conservative activist left little doubt that Kirk’s death had elevated him to iconic status…

India is developing a plan to improve its ability to protect satellites from attacks, people familiar with the matter said, after a near miss in orbit highlighted risks to national…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today termed the lowering of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates as the beginning of “GST Utsav”, presenting the reforms as a “double bonanza” to households…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that musical maestro Zubeen Garg will be cremated on September 23 with full state honours.

Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, assured of further investigation into the singer Zubeen Garg’s demise after receiving the death certificate of the singer, which mentioned the cause of death…

Erika Kirk, the 36-year-old widow of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, said she forgives the man accused of killing him, as she delivered a deeply religious speech at a memorial event…

Months after their very public fallout, US President Donald Trump and his former ‘first buddy’, Elon Musk, reunited at a memorial event for right-wing leader Charlie Kirk on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday called slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk “a giant of his generation” at a massive memorial event marked by strong Christian rhetoric and praise for…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Sunday that the GST reforms kicking in from Monday will accelerate India’s growth story, emphasising that it is a big and important step for…

The dead body of a 10-month-old girl was found inside an deserted room near National Highway-19 in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi, police said on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the Goods and Services Tax reforms would usher in a countrywide “GST Bachat Utsav,” benefiting poor, middle-class, farmers, traders, and entrepreneurs alike.

President Donald Trump and prominent members of his “Make America Great Again” movement were paying tribute Sunday to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose slaying has marked a signal moment in…

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, which kick in tomorrow, are a “double bonanza” for the poor, neo-middle class and the middle class, underlined Prime Minister Narendra Modi in…

France and Saudi Arabia hope to use this year’s gathering of world leaders at United Nations General Assembly and the increasingly horrific war in the Gaza Strip to inject new…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday issued a warning to Britain, Canada, and Australia after the three countries formally recognised a Palestinian state and accused them of “rewarding terror”…