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Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi firecracker unit gears up for Diwali with new products, newer designs; higher demand expected

Virudhunagar, Sept. 19 -- With the festival of lights, Deepavali approaching, firecracker production has gained momentum in Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi, widely known for fireworks' hub. Abhishek, the owner... Read More


"To connect creators in the Northeast": Union Minister L Murugan on Assam's 'Docu-Fiction Film Festival 2025'

Guwahati, Sept. 19 -- The three-day 'SOUL Docu-Fiction Film Festival 2025' kick-started in Assam on Friday in a bid to honour the diverse communities of the state and showcase the region's cultural ri... Read More


Nupur Sheoran urges parents to back daughters in sports after World Boxing Championship silver

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Indian boxer Nupur Sheoran, who clinched a silver medal at the World Boxing Championship 2025, stressed the importance of parental support for women in sports. "Women are doing... Read More


Asia Cup: Dunith Wellalage available for Sri Lanka's Super Four clash against Bangladesh after father's demise

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed that young left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage, who returned home to pay his last respects to his late father, will rejoin the team on Saturday morning... Read More


Public Works Department constructs Bailey Bridge to replace a damaged bridge on the Dehradun-Mussoorie Highway

Dehradun, Sept. 19 -- The Public Works Department has constructed a temporary bailey bridge on the Dehradun-Mussoorie Highway on Friday. This bridge will temporarily serve as a replacement for the da... Read More


India supports UN approval of Palestinian President's virtual address after US visa denial

New York, Sept. 19 -- India on Friday voted in favour in the UN General Assembly to permit Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to deliver a virtual address next week after the President Donald Trump a... Read More


"Gen Z understands very well that country is in safe hands": BJP's Virendraa Sachdeva slams Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva on Friday slammed Rahul Gandhi and said the youth understand that the country is safe under Prime Minister Modi's leadership. He called t... Read More


Asia Cup: Samson's fifty powers India to 188/8 against Oman

Abu Dhabi, Sept. 19 -- A hard-fought fifty from Sanju Samson, a fiery start from Abhishek Sharma and big hitting from Tilak Varma powered India to 188/8 in their last group stage match against Oman in... Read More


"Congress currently working to divide religion": Nischalananda Swami on Karnataka caste-census

Bengaluru, Sept. 19 -- Swami Nischalananda of the Vishwa Vokkaliga Maha Sansthan Math on Friday made a serious allegation against the Siddaramaiah government, asserting that the Congress is working to... Read More


India's critical mineral push needs smart policy, AI-led exploration: Experts

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- India's ambitions to become a global leader in clean energy and advanced manufacturing hinge on a forward-looking approach to critical minerals, rooted in smart policy, AI-drive... Read More