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Messi included in Argentina squad for home friendlies; set for farewell after international retirement

Buenos Aires, Sept. 16 -- Argentina icon Lionel Messi has been included in the squad for the upcoming friendlies, giving him a chance to bid farewell to fans after he announced his international retir... Read More


RBI backs government's MDR framework, calls it 'important step' towards sustainable UPI ecosystem

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has backed the government's latest Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI merchant transactions, calling it an "important step" towards s... Read More


FIDE announces compensation after accommodation row at Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan

Samarkand, Sept. 16 -- The International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Wednesday announced reimbursement and compensatory payments for teams affected by accommodation problems at the Chess Olympiad 2026 ... Read More


We are liberal in bail cases involving Ganja: Supreme Court

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it is very liberal in granting bail in cases involving "ganja" (marijuana) while hearing a plea filed by a West Bengal man accused in an... Read More


Brook's unbeaten 114, Baker's fiery spell help England crush Sri Lanka by 119 runs

Southampton, Sept. 16 -- Harry Brook smashed an unbeaten majestic 114 off 49 balls as England produced a commanding 119-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I at The Rose Bowl on Tuesday, taking... Read More


ED unearths fake call centres in Patiala, Pune, Chandigarh targeting people in US

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has unearthed fake call centres mainly targeting people in the United States during a massive search operation conducted at four premises locate... Read More


"India a responsible player, preferred security partner": Philippines envoy to India Ignacio at 25th anniversary of Indian Council of World Affairs

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- Philippines Ambassador to India Josel F Ignacio, at the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), said that India and the Philippines have wit... Read More


Telangana: Fire breaks out at play school in Hyderabad's IS Sadan, no casualties

Hyderabad, Sept. 16 -- A fire broke out at a play school in Hyderabad's IS Sadan area, according to fire officials. Two fire tenders were rushed to the spot and were working to control the blaze, the... Read More


DIPAM records zero pendency across key public and PMO references under special campaign 5.0

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) achieved zero pendency across key categories, including Public Grievances and Prime Minister's Office (PMO) refe... Read More


Actor Anant Nag to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024

New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 is to be conferred upon veteran actor Anant Nag in recognition of his outstanding and invaluable contribution to the growth and devel... Read More