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New Tech: AI retina camera offers needle-free diabetes screening at Ganpati venues in Mumbai Road tests for recalibrated auto, taxi meters to begin this week in Mumbai; unions seek deadline extension Bombay HC cancels registration of separate society for two wings of Prabhadevi bldg Bombay HC grants bail to Pocso accused after victim fails to turn up IIT-Bombay suicide case: Crime Branch takes over probe after parents refuse to take son’s body Pune Man Dies of Suspected Heart Attack at Lalbaugcha Raja Queue BMC Launches Special Drive to Demolish 39,000 Illegal Slum Structures Maharashtra FDA seizes Rs 1.13 crore gutkha after 6-hour chase, 4 arrested Delhi MORE Delhi NEWS MORE Delhi NEWS YouTube content creator found dead after cylinder blast 20 Sep 2026, 00:08 Man Shoots Wife Dead Over Domestic Dispute, Held Swaroop Nagar rape-murder: Cops consider adult trial for 3 juveniles Exec killed to hide frauds worth crores? Police probe Children return from school to find parents dead behind locked door Pedestrian killed in Nangloi hit-and-run; driver arrested NSUI rebel is new DUSU VP, joint secy’s post saw tough fight too 20 Sep 2026, 00:06 Delhi notifies 1,000 acres of Southern Ridge as Reserved Forest After long wait, Barapullah III to open on Sept 29 Govt clears Rs 320cr housing project for senior officers in south east Delhi LG attends Maurya Enclave police Jan Sunwai Session No ‘connect’ to invoke MCOCA, court drops charge against 2013 absconder LG joins MCD cleanliness drive, asks citizens to take responsibility for neighbourhoods DUSU results: Majority opposed ‘present regime’ but remained divided, says CJP; questions opposition unity DUSU Results 2026: NSUI’s presidential candidate Vijay Shankar Meena to move court over ‘bogus, forced’ voting DUSU results: Gen Z protest, Satya Niketan tragedy shape poll mood; ABVP holds ground DUSU VP Deepanshu Shokeen: Bus conductor's son who fought independently after NSUI snub DUSU Results 2026: ABVP wins 3 posts, NSUI rebel Deepanshu Shokeen bags vice-president seat Bengaluru MORE Bengaluru NEWS MORE Bengaluru NEWS Monsoon bids goodbye, still Bengaluru may get rain this week 20 Sep 2026, 00:25 Bengaluru PG inmates’ complaints prompt police visit Man who killed wife found hanging from a tree in Bengaluru Tulu steps into the spotlight World Cleanup Day: Citizens lead plogging drive across Bengaluru Boy’s murder: Bengaluru police dig deeper as motive remains a mystery Karnataka eyes Rs 15k crore chip investment, 2k jobs 19 Sep 2026, 22:55 Karnataka Lokayukta orders probe into poor-quality school shoes Karnataka Public Service Commission scam: Tout paid Rs 11L for 23 air tickets of IAS officer, female friend Karnataka BJP MLA raises Vande Mataram issue, triggers commotion Kasturigan report: Karnataka chief minister open to physical survey on Keralam model Ahead of debut, Bengaluru residents seek renaming of IIMB, Tavarekere stations Building plan approvals in 30 minutes: Greater Bengaluru Authority launches fully automated sanction system Bengaluru law university cancels screening of documentary on jailed activist Umar Khalid, ABVP claims ‘Software charge’ row: Greater Bengaluru Authority slammed for adding IT fee to property tax bills Community-led cleanliness drive held in Krishnapura Organs of 50-year-old brain dead man harvested at Wenlock hospital Mangaluru cabinet meeting to become benchmark for future: Cong Hyderabad MORE Hyderabad NEWS MORE Hyderabad NEWS HC pulls up revenue dept, says forest land beyond its jurisdiction 20 Sep 2026, 00:27 4 returning from Ganesh immersion killed in car crash Danam moves SC against HC verdict on his disqualification After Danam’s exit, BRS trains guns on remaining ‘defector’ MLAs Heavy rains lash parts of Telangana, more likely over next few days Revanth invites public to suggest names for airport in Mamnoor Ex-ACP gets jail term for defying HC order 19 Sep 2026, 23:30 Kodad job mela opened new doors for youth: Speaker Liquor worth ₹1cr destroyed in fire at Rangareddy wine shop Bandi claims collusion between Cong, BRS Home guard arrested for assaulting woman near Hafeezpet railway station Farmers in Wanaparthy facing frequent power cuts: KTR Telangana under-utilising Krishna water share, says Harish Three workers killed as truck rams stationary scrap vehicle on ORR One in 4 Telangana youth neither employed nor studying: Survey BRS must back up claims on prohibited lands, say Congress leaders Tilted four-storey building in Gopanpally demolished 22A land issues to be cleared in 45 days: Ponguleti Chennai MORE Chennai NEWS MORE Chennai NEWS Stalin calls TVK govt dysfunctional, says bypolls opportunity to teach CM a lesson 20 Sep 2026, 00:00 Life is a marathon race, not a sprint: TATA sons chairman Rain to continue in Chennai and nearby districts for next few days Auto fare hike: Govt seeks views of commuters, drivers flag delay Chennai Metrowater: Homes in added areas must apply online Doctors’ association opposes interview process for DME appointment Researchers develop database to track aquaculture chemicals in Chennai 19 Sep 2026, 23:08 Courts can’t refuse to hold trials via video-conferencing, rules Madras HC Govt releases ₹24 lakh to research scholar after backlash over delay Madras high court moved to stop TN govt’s plan to build secretariat at Pattinapakkam Anna University student dies of scrub typhus; another student admitted with dengue Masters in physiotherapy & occupational therapy should not be awarded as general degrees: UGC Anna University to give training to final-year students to clear arrears

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For now, NPCI has no daily cap MORE India Business NEWS International Business China slams US law tightening sanctions on Russia and Iran 20 Sep 2026, 0359 hrs IST Trump signs Russia sanctions bill: What it means and will India actually face 100% tariff US said to hold off on fresh tariffs until after Xi-Trump summit: Report Trump extends H-1B visa restrictions, including $100,000 payment requirement, for another year Warren Buffett exits as Berkshire chair, son to take over MORE International Business NEWS In 1952, Rachel Carson bought a Maine cottage and studied tidal pools; six years later she began writing Silent Spring 20 Sep 2026, 0600 hrs IST Can't hastily deport to a third country: What US appeals court ruling says 'People who call me a paperwork American': Indian-origin Trump aide triggers MAGA row, says she faces racist comments daily Pakistan foreign minister dials Iranian counterpart, urges uninterrupted energy supplies and safe passage of ships 19 Sep 2026, 2038 hrs IST 'We want to go home': Hindu minor sisters abducted, converted, married in Pakistan's Sindh Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bombing: Pakistan identifies 'Afghan national' among attackers MORE Pakistan NEWS Sheikh Hasina holds talks with party leaders 20 Sep 2026, 0448 hrs IST ‘Treated on floor, verandah’: Dhaka hospitals struggle to find space for dengue patients From July Uprising leader to graft probe: Former Yunus govt advisor Asif Mahmud under scanner MORE South Asia NEWS Tilly Norwood AI ‘actor’ goes off-script on TV interview, switches to Mandarin 19 Sep 2026, 1947 hrs IST A 72-year-old Scottish gran thought she’d won a horse, then discovered her £15 ticket had won her a £4 million Cornwall mansion, mortgage-free, plus £250,000 cash and £200,000 worth of furnishings In 2014, a retired Scottish businessman thought his detector had found a spoon, then uncovered 100-plus Viking treasures; the hoard was acquired for nearly £2 million Denmark confirms US-Greenland security pact, rules out sovereignty transfer 19 Sep 2026, 1638 hrs IST Flights at Luxembourg airport on hold after drone activity forces shutdown Retired wind turbines are being transformed into tiny solar-powered houses and recycled skis by a Swedish company MORE Europe NEWS Chinese coast guard vessel rams civilian Philippine boat on refuelling mission in South China Sea 18 Sep 2026, 1527 hrs IST China asks Iran to rein in Houthis after Saudi Arabia seeks help: Report $1tn at stake & unbridled power: Amodei, Altman & Musk fear AI could doom humanity but Trump & China can’t seem to stop race - why? MORE China NEWS Saudi Arabia claims Houthis tried to attack its capital Riyadh with missiles 20 Sep 2026, 0453 hrs IST 'Negotiate or face decisive war': Iran conveys terms to US for restarting talks, sets 7 conditions Pakistan foreign minister dials Iranian counterpart, urges uninterrupted energy supplies and safe passage of ships MORE Middle East NEWS In 2017, a 64-acre golf course built for workers at England’s Rugeley Power Station closed; nine years later, work is turning it into wetlands, meadows and ponds with a 1.5km public trail 20 Sep 2026, 0150 hrs IST 2 Canada-based Gurdwaras sued over $13 million in loans linked to former Liberal MP Rajvinder Grewal Russia should respond to US sanctions with 'military deterrence': Dmitry Medvedev MORE Rest of World NEWS 10-man Mohun Bagan clinch CFL title after final-day drama 'Todos somos caballas': Why Kylian Mbappe is under fire from far-right groups in Spain over a t-shirt Watch: Lionel Messi wins 49th career trophy with 100th goal for Inter Miami MORE Football NEWS 'I'm interested in governance, not politics': Leander Paes on AITA presidency bid India’s Davis Cup campaign ends with 1-3 loss to South Korea India No. 1 Sumit Nagal falls as South Korea take 2-0 lead in historic Davis Cup tie MORE Tennis NEWS Hockey India mess 'not something that can't be resolved': Sports Ministry source Hockey India calls emergent meeting to resolve differences, restructure HIL 'No problem in multinational tournaments': Pakistan hockey team to travel to India for Asian Champions Trophy MORE Hockey NEWS Indian golfers hope to leave a mark at Asiad Viraj Madappa turns Chennai triumph into statement of intent Vishesh Sharma fights off tough conditions to win Golconda Masters on home course Formula 1 annouces 2027 calendar: 24 races, 10 Sprints; Portugal, Turkey return as Monaco prepares for historic Sprint Sports Ministry constitutes task force for revival, development of Formula 1 in India Watch: Madring gets fiery welcome as F2 driver escapes huge crash during Spanish GP practice MORE Racing NEWS NE Inter State Badminton C’ship kicks off in Shillong after a decade as stars shine on opening day In attack mode: Satwik-Chirag train their eyes on Asian Games PV Sindhu’s physio gets Asian Games green light despite BAI's snub MORE Badminton NEWS CWG & Asiad medallist Seema Punia among athletes hit by NADA doping sanctions; coach gets lifetime ban Nikhil Singh, Stanzin Dolkar headline Ladakh Marathon as course records tumble Sydney Sweeney faces backlash over sports betting ad as female athletes accuse campaign of sexualizing women in sport: 'How do we live in a world where monetizing a woman's body' MORE More sports NEWS ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 'Hanuman Ansh' box office collection day 44: Shobhinaw Satyaa and Chandan Anand's film records 95% growth; earns Rs 9.75 cr; worldwide gross reaches Rs 329.30 cr Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar Katrina Kaif opens up about physical changes during and after pregnancy amid trolling and body-shaming: ‘Post-pregnancy, my skin became even more sensitive’ MORE Hindi NEWS Kevin Costner, 71, reportedly spending time with 39-year-old influencer McKenna Wesley amid romance rumours; Yellowstone star spotted with her after his divorce from Christine Baumgartner Bruno Mars puts $50 million casino debt rumours to rest: ‘I’m debt free’; singer’s $260 million fortune includes Studio City mansion, Honolulu estate and Las Vegas residency MORE English NEWS 'Mandaadi' box office collection day 10 vs 'Sardar 2': Soori starrer records 77% growth; earns Rs 6.55 cr on Saturday Ilaiyaraaja completes 50 years in Indian cinema as ‘Gondhal’ becomes first film featuring his music to be selected as India’s official Oscar 2027 entry MORE Tamil NEWS Sobhita Dhulipala reveals rigorous Mallakhamba and martial arts training for Pa. 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