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  Central government employees, pensioners to get this month's salary on September 25, here's why

  September 24, 2026 9:09 IST

  The government has also clarified that salaries and pensions received on September 25 will be considered advance payments. Any discrepancy between the actual monthly amount and the amount received will be adjusted against the October 2026 salary.

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  Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinals heat up as Italy face China today; watch live on VETO OTT

  September 24, 2026 10:34 IST

  The Billie Jean King Cup quarter-final action continues on September 24, with Ukraine facing Belgium in the third quarter-final, while Italy to take on Spain in the fourth. Tennis fans in India can watch the live action for free on VETO OTT.

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  Tamil Nadu: Three killed, four injured as car rams into omnibus on Trichy-Chennai highway

  September 24, 2026 9:32 IST

  The accident happened after a car rammed into the rear of a private omnibus on the Trichy-Chennai National Highway (NH-38) near Thuraimangalam in Perambalur district of Tamil Nadu.

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  Samsung Galaxy S26 series price hiked by up to Rs 25000 in India: Check new price list

  September 24, 2026 8:45 IST

  Samsung has increased the prices of its Galaxy S26 series smartphones in India by up to Rs 25,000. The Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ have become Rs 15,000 more expensive, while the top-end Galaxy S26 Ultra 16GB + 1TB variant has received an Rs 25,000 hike and now costs Rs 2,14,999.

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  NSE IPO Listing Highlights: Shares list at a premium of 0.84% over issue price, gain post-debut

  September 24, 2026 11:17 IST

  According to BSE data, NSE is India's second-largest public issue, after Hyundai Motor India, and received bids for 50.58 crore shares against 8.86 crore shares on offer, for a 5.71-times subscription.

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  The Paradise Day 1 collection so far as Nani film opens after Rs 50.14 crore advance booking

  September 24, 2026 8:24 IST

  Nani's The Paradise has opened in cinemas, with the film recording strong advance bookings before its release. The film’s advance gross had reached Rs 50.14 crore, while the Day 1 collection is still being updated.

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  Ajay Devgn, Shriya Jaideep Ahlawat bring Drishyam: The Conclusion to The Great Indian Kapil Show S5

  September 24, 2026 12:39 IST

  Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran and Jaideep Ahlawat will be the first guests on the new season of The Great Indian Kapil Show. The actors will appear on the Netflix show as part of the promotions for Drishyam: The Conclusion.

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  Want healthier festive treats? Sanjeev Kapoor suggests these simple recipe swaps

  September 24, 2026 8:10 IST

  Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares simple ways to make festive food slightly healthier without changing its traditional character, from baked or air-fried gujiya to rawa or millet laddoos, along with tips for choosing mawa, ghee and spices.

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  Trade, technology, AI, military ties: What expected to figure in talks between Jinping and Trump

  September 24, 2026 7:54 IST

  Apart from other topics, tariffs, technology, AI, military ties, conflicts in the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war, the arms race in space and US arms sales to Taiwan are expected to figure in talks between Xi and Trump. Moreover, the talks are expected to cover trade as well.

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  Vir Das earns third International Emmy nomination; Real Kashmir Football Club also in race

  September 24, 2026 7:50 IST

  India has two entries at the 2026 International Emmy Awards, with Vir Das’ Fool Volume nominated in Comedy and Real Kashmir Football Club in Drama Series. The nomination marks Vir Das’ third appearance at the International Emmys after For India and Landing.

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  Surat artist creates 6mm Ganesha idol on pencil tip, calls it his 'smallest' creation | WATCH

  September 24, 2026 7:50 IST

  Surat artist Patel Mayank Dineshbhai has created a 6mm Ganesha idol entirely on a pencil tip. The miniature sculpture took five days of intense focus and will be immersed after worship.

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  Nine dead, several injured as moving bus erupts in flames on Yamuna Expressway near Noida airport

  September 24, 2026 10:19 IST

  A sleeper passenger bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway near Noida International Airport on Thursday morning, killing nine people. Around 30 to 40 passengers were reportedly onboard.

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  HMD Pro India launch confirmed: New smartphone coming soon to Flipkart

  September 24, 2026 7:45 IST

  HMD has teased a new Pro-series smartphone for the Indian market, revealing part of its rear design and confirming Flipkart availability. The upcoming handset is expected to feature a dual rear camera setup, although HMD has not yet revealed its official name or full specifications.

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  Roshibina Devi clinches silver in wushu; Satnam Singh, Salman Khan win rowing bronze at Asian Games

  September 24, 2026 7:59 IST

  This is India's 14th medal at the ongoing event, having already won a gold, adding the sixth silver to the tally. India has also won seven bronze medals so far.

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  'Do not let Putin drag you into this war': Zelenskyy urges India, 46 other nations at UN

  September 24, 2026 16:05 IST

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged India and other nations to prevent their citizens from being drawn into the war as Russia was recruiting citizens from several countries and sending them to the battlefield.

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  10x10 room, 7 people and one dream: Son keeps his childhood promise, buys parents their first home

  September 24, 2026 7:08 IST

  Rapper Harish Thakur grew up with his parents and four siblings in a 10x10 room. After promising as a child that he would buy his parents a home, he fulfilled that dream 18 years later, bringing them to their first owned house.

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  Xi Jinping lands in Washington as Trump rolls out rare airport welcome for Chinese leader | WATCH

  September 24, 2026 7:16 IST

  Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit and received an unusual personal welcome from Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews. The two leaders are set to discuss trade, tariffs, AI, critical minerals, Taiwan and security issues.

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  Cyclone Arnab crosses Andhra-Odisha coast, 1500 residents evacuated from Gajapati | Top developments

  September 24, 2026 6:50 IST

  Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari said over 1,500 people have already been evacuated and the state government directed the district administration to be very vigilant and ensure that no person is trapped in floodwater.

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  Woman drugged, raped on pretext of job in Delhi's Mandawali, accused threatened to leak video

  September 24, 2026 6:49 IST

  The accused also threatened to circulate the purported video of the incident on social media. A case has been registered in this connection, and raids are being conducted to apprehend the accused, who is currently absconding.

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  Prema Rawat fails to impress as Dehradun vs Mussoorie set for women's UPL 2026 final

  September 24, 2026 1:57 IST

  Mussoorie Queens and Dehradun Warriors will clash in the UPL 2026 women’s final on September 24. Mussoorie remain unbeaten after topping the league, while Dehradun secured second place with two wins in three matches.

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  IIT Bombay student seen checking pocket during exam, asked to leave by professor in CCTV footage

  September 24, 2026 1:09 IST

  According to the CCTV footage, Sahil's movements inside the examination hall were recorded between 12:30 pm and 12:45 pm on September 19, the day he died by suicide.

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  Dhanush's OM gets postponed to avoid clash with Jailer 2, skips Diwali release for Suriya's film

  September 23, 2026 23:59 IST

  Dhanush's OM has been postponed to avoid a clash with Rajinikanth's Jailer 2. The makers also revealed that film will also skip its planned Diwali release window, making way for Suriya's upcoming film Scene.

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  Car crashes into divider before flipping over in Delhi's Shakti Nagar, CCTV captures incident

  September 23, 2026 23:55 IST

  A WagonR overturned near the Shakti Nagar roundabout in Delhi after the driver reportedly tried to avoid an e-rickshaw. The car hit a divider and flipped, while a passenger seated at the back was thrown out through the rear window.

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  Taylor Swift's new single Patient Zero, deluxe album set to release this week: All you need to know

  September 23, 2026 23:12 IST

  Pop icon Taylor Swift is set to release her new single, 'Patient Zero', and the deluxe edition of The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore this week. Since the announcement, fans have been busy decoding several Easter eggs and sharing theories about what they could mean.

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  NEET PG answer key 2026 likely this week at nbe.edu.in; how to download and raise objections

  September 23, 2026 23:12 IST

  The candidates can check and download NEET PG answer key on the official website - nbe.edu.in. Know how to download and raise objections. When will NEET PG result 2026 be out?

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  Kolkata youth stabs couple on coffee date in New Town mall, was envious of their relationship

  September 23, 2026 22:56 IST

  According to the police and eyewitnesses, the victims are Manu Mandal and Ishan Paik, and the accused is Saurik Pal. All three are students at a private university in New Town.

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  'Will fight until last breath': Iran President shows Minab attack victims' pics at UN

  September 23, 2026 23:08 IST

  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed to defend Iran "until our last breath" during his UNGA address, accusing the US and Israel of attacking his country. He displayed photos of Minab school attack victims as the US envoy walked out.

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  CBSE 10th, 12th date sheet 2027 soon; sample papers released

  September 23, 2026 22:19 IST

  CBSE 10th and 12th date sheet 2027 is likely to be released this week. The students can check and download CBSE 10th and 12th sample paper on the official website - cbseacademic.nic.in.