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- Kerala Cabinet Approves 'Saral Keralam' to Streamline Investment Approvals
· India
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's Cabinet has approved 'Saral Keralam,' an initiative designed to simplify and accelerate investment approvals within the state. Chief Minister V D…
- Three Dead as News Helicopter Crashes While Covering Bus Crash in Los Angeles
· World
A television news helicopter operated by NBC4 Los Angeles crashed and caught fire in the Chatsworth neighborhood on Tuesday evening, killing three people, station officials and…
- Pro Ref Chief Attributes Manchester Derby VAR Error to 'Tunnel Vision'
· Sports
Howard Webb, chief refereeing officer for Pro Ref, stated that "tunnel vision" caused video assistant referee (VAR) officials to incorrectly allow Erling Haaland's goal during…
- New Zealand Parliament Approves Free Trade Agreement with India
· World
New Zealand's Parliament has passed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, a move Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described as a "landmark" deal. The agreement, which received…
- Fiorentina Beat Pisa 3-0 in Coppa Italia Despite Spirited Nerazzurri Effort
· Sports
Fiorentina advanced in the Coppa Italia with a 3-0 win over Pisa at the Franchi Stadium, with goals from Pellegrino, Gnonto, and Gonçalves securing the victory. Although Pisa's…
- Businessman Arrested in Land Grabbing Probe Linked to Former TMC MLA
· India
On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) apprehended businessman Amit Ganguly, an associate of former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Dabashish Kumar. The…
- Indian Army Chief Begins Three-Day Visit to Russia for Defense Cooperation Talks
· World
General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Indian Army, commenced a three-day official visit to Russia on Wednesday, concluding on September 18. This marks the first visit by a serving…
- Nepal Experiences Dual Earthquakes in Northwestern Region
· World
On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, two earthquakes occurred in northwestern Nepal. Authorities reported no immediate casualties or damage. The National Seismological Research…
- Industry Leaders Support UPI Merchant Transaction Charges for Ecosystem Sustainability
· Business & Finance
Co-founders of PhonePe and MobiKwik have expressed support for the introduction of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on certain Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.…
- Saudi Arabia Downs Houthi Drone Near Mecca, Raising Questions Over New Defence Pact With Pakistan
· World
Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen's Houthi movement south of Mecca on Tuesday, September 15, before it could enter the restricted…
- Ashneer Grover Challenges UPI Merchant Fee, Calls It a 'Tax'
· Business & Finance
Entrepreneur Ashneer Grover has questioned the recently announced merchant charge on UPI transactions exceeding ₹2,000, stating that consumers will ultimately bear the cost. This…
- Manchester United Host Brighton in Carabao Cup Clash: TV Details and Team News
· Sports
Manchester United will aim to bounce back from a difficult period as they open their Carabao Cup campaign against Brighton at Old Trafford on Wednesday, 16 September, with…
- Sahel Region Faces Record Extremist Violence as Al-Qaida and IS-Linked Groups Expand
· World
Islamist extremist violence in Africa's Sahel region is projected to reach unprecedented levels this year, driven by offensives from groups associated with al-Qaida and Islamic…
- DMK Leaders Face Charges Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks Against Tamil Nadu Officials
· India
Tamil Nadu police have initiated legal proceedings against three leaders of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) following alleged derogatory remarks made against Chief Minister…
- Pakistan Grapples with Energy Crisis Amid Rising Fuel Costs and Supply Concerns
· World
Pakistan is experiencing an escalating energy crisis due to global oil price increases and disruptions in key Gulf shipping routes. The government, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz…
- House Approves Resolution to Halt Iran Military Action; Seven Republicans Support Measure
· World
The US House of Representatives has, for the third time, passed a war powers resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump's authority to continue military action in…
- Indian External Affairs Minister Begins Two-Day Visit to Bhutan
· World
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar commenced an official visit to Bhutan from September 16-17. The visit is at the invitation of Bhutan's Minister of Foreign Affairs and…
- Seoul Court Orders North Korea to Pay $32.5 Million for 2020 Office Destruction
· World
A court in Seoul has mandated that Pyongyang pay approximately $32.5 million in damages for the destruction of the Inter-Korean Liaison Office in June 2020. The office, located…
- Pakistan's Military Spokesperson Defends Makkah Defence Pact as Purely Defensive, Addresses India, Iran and Afghanistan
· World
Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), has stated that the Makkah Defence Alliance—a tripartite agreement between…
- India Gold Prices Dip on September 16, 2026 Amid Fed Decision Focus
· Business & Finance
Gold prices in India on September 16, 2026 were reported by Good Returns as Rs 15,344 per gram for 24‑carat gold, Rs 14,065 per gram for 22‑carat gold and Rs 11,508 per gram for…
- China Inaugurates Pinglu Canal, Enhancing Trade Routes to Southeast Asia
· World
China has opened its first modern river-to-sea canal for navigation, the Pinglu Canal, on Wednesday. This project aims to significantly reduce shipping distances and costs…
- CRPF Deputy Inspector General's Suspension Lifted
· India
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has reinstated Deputy Inspector General (DIG) B C Patra, a senior cadre officer. Patra's suspension was revoked by order of the…
- Telangana Assembly Resumes Session, Discusses Land Issues, Oil Palm Cultivation
· India
The monsoon session of the Telangana Assembly resumed on Wednesday, September 16, 2016, following a three-day adjournment. The House continued its short discussion on matters…
- Fulham Boss Arbeloa Calls for Defensive Fixes Despite Cup Win Over West Ham
· Sports
Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa called for greater defensive discipline from his side after they narrowly defeated West Ham 3-2 in a tense Carabao Cup clash at London Stadium on…
- Research Reveals Extensive Involvement of Bank of England and UK Financial System in Slave Trade
· World
New research into Britain's slavery history indicates that the Bank of England and the British financial system were deeply involved for centuries in the enslavement and…
- Ludhiana Central Jail Official Suspended Amidst Corruption Allegations
· India
Balvir Singh, an Additional Jail Superintendent at Ludhiana Central Jail, has been suspended following allegations of accepting cash bribes. The bribes, reportedly ranging from…
- Dangote Refinery Swings to $1.82 Billion Profit as It Fills Europe's Fuel Shortfall
· Business & Finance
Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery supplied roughly 13% of the jet-fuel shortfall Europe faced in the second quarter of 2026, capitalizing on a regional supply crisis that…
- Samson Discusses Team Selection and Performance After India's Series Victory
· Sports
Sanju Samson addressed his recent team selection and the competition among players following India's seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan, which secured an unassailable 2-0…
- War-Damaged Building Collapse in Gaza City Kills Nine, Traps Dozens
· World
At least nine Palestinians died and 14 more were injured Wednesday when a six-story residential building, previously damaged during Israel's war on Gaza, collapsed in…
- Oracle Employee Laid Off After 12 Years, Notified by System Login Failure
· Business & Finance
A US-based tech professional, Sourabh, was laid off from Oracle after 12 years of service, according to a LinkedIn post by his wife, Pooja Sahu. Sourabh discovered his employment…