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'PM Modi removed nepotism, favouritism from film awards': Anant Nag after being honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award

India, Sept. 17 -- Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag has credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for democratising the film awards process in India, saying he removed nepotism and favouritism from the pro... Read More


Drought-stricken orangutan rescued from plantation in East Kalimantan

Indonesia, Sept. 17 -- East Kalimantan's Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) has rescued a thin, isolated male orangutan from a plantation in Menamang Kanan Village, Kutai Kartanegara Distri... Read More


Saying sorry is not a competitive sport

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 17 -- As if on cue for Malaysia Day, Umno's General Assembly last weekend produced a furore over faith and sincerity in a divisive time. Sepang division chief Noorazli Said took t... Read More


As Rohit plays on, what next for Jaiswal?

India, Sept. 17 -- Things change so rapidly in T20s, it's easy to forget the record for fastest IPL fifty (13 balls) belongs to Yashasvi Jaiswal. Today, the Rajasthan Royals left-hander finds himself ... Read More


HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk apologises after race incident: 'I should have stepped off the track'

India, Sept. 17 -- Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has apologised after defecating during a race in Beijing, but continued competing and went on to win. The incident prompted criticism online... Read More


Science Must Guide Climate Policy: LG Sinha

Srinagar, Sept. 17 -- The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the Valedictory Session of National Seminar on "Environment, Climate and Sustainability: Science, Policy and Pathways", h... Read More


UPI transactions: No need to pay extra charges; 5 times payments remain free despite new government rules

New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Ordinary customers will continue using UPI without paying merchant processing fees under the revised framework. The rules take effect on 15 October 2026, with exemptions coverin... Read More


We prayed for PM Modi's long, healthy life: Rajnath Singh along with other top leaders at Kashi Vishwanath

Varanasi, Sept. 17 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister Chirag Paswan and BJP State Presid... Read More


Balochistan: BLA claims responsibility for Khuzdar attack, says five killed

Balochistan, Sept. 17 -- The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for Wednesday's attack near the compound of Shafiq-ur-Rehman Mengal in Khuzdar, alleging that five people, includin... Read More


I almost bought the wrong suitcase, and here's what changed my mind

India, Sept. 17 -- I almost bought a cabin suitcase because it had a USB charging port. There, I said it. For someone who travels often and has spent more time than I care to admit looking at suitcase... Read More