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Aranmula Temple Prepares for Annual Ashtami Rohini Vallasadya on September 4
Preparations are in full swing at the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple in Kerala for the annual Ashtami Rohini Vallasadya, a grand community feast scheduled for…
Government Prioritising Development and Welfare Initiatives in Kurnool, Says Minister Bharath
Industries and Commerce Minister D. Bharath has announced that the Andhra Pradesh government is prioritizing a series of development and welfare initiatives in the…
MP seeks budgetary support for 13 JNVs, two AI IMS in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh legislator Lingamaneni Ramesh has urged the Union government to allocate additional funds for the establishment of 13 new Junior National Villages (JNVs)…
US may end work permits for H‑1B dependent spouses. Why Indians face biggest hit
The United States is weighing a policy shift that would eliminate Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for spouses of H‑1B visa holders, a change that…
Goa-Delhi IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing, Engine Failure Suspected
An IndiGo aircraft operating flight 6E 2102 from Goa to Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing on Tuesday after the crew detected…
India tech jobs face another jolt as Oracle cuts 3,000, Microsoft puts 500 on performance plans
Global technology companies are continuing to streamline their Indian workforces as firms redirect resources toward emerging technologies and artificial intelligence capabilities. Oracle is preparing…
UK Long-Term Borrowing Costs Could Halve Chancellor's Budget Headroom
The yield on UK 30-year government bonds has climbed to its highest level since 1998, creating significant pressure on Chancellor John Healey's first budget…
Families of P&T Apartment Complex spurn proposal for rehabilitation in Thuruthy Towers
Families of residents at the P&T Apartment Complex in Kochi's Fort Kochi area have rejected a proposal to relocate them to the newly constructed…
Self-styled priest's death case closed; police cite heart attack as cause of death
The death of Gopan Swamy, who used the alias Maniyan, from Neyyattinkara in Kerala has been closed by police, with authorities citing heart attack…
Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s niece found dead at Birbhum residence
KOLKATA – Jayashree Banerjee, a resident of the Labhpur area in Birbhum district, was found dead at her family home on the morning of…
Banks unions announce nationwide strike on Sept. 11 over ‘residual issues’; demand five-day banking week
The University of Florida Bank Workers Union (UFBU) has declared a multi‑phase strike beginning September 11, with a one‑day walkout followed by a three‑day…
Magna deepens India battery-swapping push with fresh $35 million investment in Yuma Energy
Canadian auto parts supplier Magna International has increased its majority stake in Indian battery-swapping firm Yuma Energy with a fresh $35 million investment, bringing…
India’s Unacademy sells to rival upGrad for $206M, about 94% less than its peak valuation
New Delhi – Indian online education platform Unacademy has agreed to be acquired by competitor upGrad for roughly $206 million, the companies announced on September 1, 2026.…
Hiker, 91, Becomes Oldest Person to Complete Grueling Appalachian Trail
A 91‑year‑old Tennessee resident has earned the distinction of being the oldest individual ever to finish the Appalachian Trail, a 2,190‑mile footpath that traverses…
UN-Backed 4+4 Framework Seeks to Consolidate Libya's Fractured Leadership
A landmark United Nations-backed agreement colloquially termed the "4+4" framework has emerged as a potential pathway toward consolidating Libya's splintered political and military leadership,…
Palestine Weekly: Israeli Right-Wing Parties Sharpen Anti-Palestinian Rhetoric Ahead of October Election
Israeli right-wing politicians and ministers have intensified campaign rhetoric invoking Palestinian suffering in the weeks before a closely contested national election expected in October,…
Multiple Premium SUVs and Luxury Sedans Head to India Showrooms in September 2026
India's premium automotive market is poised for significant activity in September 2026, with multiple manufacturers preparing to unveil updated models targeting the luxury SUV…
Should Novak Djokovic Take a Leaf From Lionel Messi and Retire?
The question of when a sporting great should step away from competition has resurfaced in tennis commentary, with a recent opinion column drawing parallels…
India's PMI Slips to 52.8 as Factory Growth Loses Steam, Hits Five-Year Low
India's manufacturing sector contracted significantly in August, with the headline Purchasing Managers' Index falling to 52.8 and marking the weakest performance since August 2021,…
From 'King Richard' to US Open: Thea Frodin's Unlikely Journey from Serena Williams' Body Double to Grand Slam Contender
Thea Frodin spent part of her teenage years standing in for one of tennis's greatest champions. This week, she will attempt to defeat one…
Delhi High Court Seeks Responses from Centre and Meta on Plea by NC MP Mehdi Over Facebook Page Suspension
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Union government and Meta Platforms, directing both respondents to file replies in a petition filed…
Tamil Nadu to Sell Onions at Subsidized ₹35 per kg Through Fair Price Shops Amid Supply Shortage
Tamil Nadu will sell onions at ₹35 per kilogram through urban fair price shops, state minister R. Sakkarapani Venkataramanan announced in the State Assembly…
Manchester City Women Enter 2026-27 WSL Season as Defending Champions with Eye on Repeat Title
Gareth Taylor's side return to the Women's Super League as reigning champions, having secured their fourth league title last campaign, with Beth Mead and…
Police Fatally Shoot Woman After Stabbings in Times Square
A 49-year-old woman identified as Pamela Cisneros was shot and killed by New York City police officers Monday afternoon following a stabbing rampage in…