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Sports

Central Zone wins seventh Duleep Trophy title

Central’s seventh Duleep Trophy win ended drought, with Rathod’s 194 showcasing their strong batting depth BengaluruCentral Zone lifted their seventh Duleep Trophy crown on Monday, ending an 11-year wait with a six-wicket win over South Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. T

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Entertainment

Urvashi Rautela summoned by ED in probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned actress Urvashi Rautela as part of its investigation into an alleged money laundering case linked to online betting apps. She has been asked to appear before officials today (September 16) for questioning. Urvashi is the latest cel

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Entertainment

Sudheer Babu’s Jatadhara to release on November 7

The much-awaited mythological drama Jatadhara, starring Sudheer Babu and Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, is all set to release on November 7, 2025. The makers confirmed the release date, sparking excitement among fans across the country. Directed by Venkat Kalyan and Abhishe

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Entertainment

Kiccha Sudeep joins KD: The devil cast

Kannada superstar Kiccha Sudeep has officially joined the star-studded cast of KD: The Devil, a much-awaited crime drama starring Dhruva Sarja and Sanjay Dutt. Directed by Prem, the film is set in the 1970s and follows the gritty world of gangsters and underworld crime. The pr

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Entertainment

Ramya Krishnan joins DQ41 on birthday

On her 55th birthday, legendary actress Ramya Krishnan has been officially announced as part of the cast for the upcoming Telugu film DQ41. The announcement was made by SLV Cinemas, the production house behind the project, calling her a timeless star who has ruled hearts for gene

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Entertainment

Kajol picks Govinda as favourite guest

Bollywood stars Kajol and Twinkle Khanna are teaming up as hosts for a brand-new talk show called Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle. During the trailer launch event in Mumbai, Kajol was asked to name her favourite guest on the show. Without hesitation, she said, “Govinda!” Kajol

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Business

FHRAI seeks ITC restoration to aid hotels

New DelhiThe Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has appealed to the GST Council to restore Input Tax Credit (ITC) for the hospitality sector. The body warned on Monday that withdrawing ITC, while reducing GST on hotel rooms below Rs 7,500 to 5 per ce

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Business

Shipping costs to US, Europe see decline

SeoulContainer shipping costs from South Korea to the United States and Europe fell in August, reflecting uncertainties in global trade caused by Washington’s tariff measures, the Korea Customs Service reported on Monday. Shipping rates for two twenty-foot equivalent units (TE

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Business

Piyush Goyal stresses standards, sustainability for growth

Goyal expressed confidence that international experts’ participation would enrich discussions and advance global standards adoption New DelhiCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India views sustainability as the central pillar of its growth and emphasized

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Business

RBI may cut rates amid low inflation: Report

Muted Growth Signals MumbaiThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to reduce policy rates by 25 basis points in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a report by HSBC Global Research. The move is expected as inflation remains subdued while growth faces pressure from weake

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Business

Japanese firms confirm Rs 4,000 crore investment

Despite U.S. import duties creating investor challenges, the minister highlighted continued confidence in Karnataka, citing a confirmed ₹4,000 crore investment excluding electronics, pharmaceuticals BengaluruKarnataka’s Minister for Large and Medium Industries, M.B. Patil, ann

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Business

FM Sitharaman stresses fast regulation for rapid AI

India aims not just to follow but to lead the world in responsible AI adoption globally New DelhiFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday emphasized that artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving quickly and cannot be treated as a static technology. She stressed that regul

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India

PM Modi accuses Congress of changing Assam demography

Golaghat Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Golaghat in Assam on Sunday, strongly criticized the Congress party. He accused them of giving land to infiltrators for vote-bank politics, which he said led to major demographic changes in Assam. Speaking at a rall

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Karnataka

Governor inaugurates Krishi Mela-2025 in Dharwad

Dharwad Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot inaugurated Krishi Mela 2025 at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, urging farmers to make agriculture a profitable and modern venture. He called on farmers to fully use state and central schemes for their benefit.

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Karnataka

Mysuru Royal family invited for Dasara festival

Mysuru Social Welfare and District In-charge Minister Dr. H. C. Mahadevappa on Sunday extended an official invitation for the Dasara festival to royal family member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar. At her residence in the palace here, the minister met Pramoda Devi Wadiyar and, in a tr

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World

Nepal PM declares Gen Z protest victims as martyrs

Kathmandu Nepal’s new Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday announced that those killed in the recent Gen Z-led uprising will be honoured as martyrs, with their families receiving financial aid and support. In her first national address after taking office, Karki expressed

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Bengaluru

DK Shivakumar announces ₹1,100 crore for road development

Bengaluru Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday announced a significant allocation of ₹1,100 crore for road repair and construction across Bengaluru, marking a major step toward addressing the city’s long-standing infrastructure challenges. The initiativ

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