BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao on Thursday, September 17, 2026, responded to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s allegations regarding landholdings linked to former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and members of his family. Revanth Reddy had told the Telangana Assembly that KCR’s family and relatives held extensive land across the state and ordered an inquiry into land surrounding the former Chief Minister’s Erravelli farmhouse. The allegations have been disputed by the BRS. &n

PM Modi Seva Sankalp Abhiyan began on his 76th birthday as the BJP launched a month-long programme featuring blood donation camps, cleanliness drives, youth activities and public outreach to mark 25 years since Modi became Gujarat chief minister.    BJP begins month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on September 17, 2026, as the Bharatiya J

Gwyneth Paltrow besan chilla has caught attention after the Hollywood actress shared her version of the classic Indian breakfast. Made with gram flour, vegetables and spices, her chilla was served with mint chutney eggs and short ribs.   Gwyneth Paltrow adds a twist to Indian breakfast Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has brought fresh global attention to one of India’s familiar breakfast d

Asian Games 2026 action began for India with teqball in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Declan Gonsalves and Mohamed Beg became India's first competitors at the Games but lost both men's doubles group-stage matches. The event also marks teqball's Asian Games debut.   Asian Games 2026: India teqball pair lose both group matches India's Asian Games 2026 campaign got underway on September 17 with teqball ac

India remains on the US list of major drug transit or illicit drug-producing countries for fiscal year 2027, but President Donald Trump has also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s anti-opium efforts and called for continued cooperation under the US-India Drug Policy Framework. Trump praises Modi’s anti-opium drive US President Donald Trump welcomed India’s efforts to curb illicit opium poppy cultivation while issuing his admini

The Russia sanctions bill has raised fresh concerns for India and other major buyers of Russian energy, with the legislation giving President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% under specified conditions. The move comes as India-Russia ties remain strong in energy and strategic cooperation. Russia sanctions bill clears US House The US House of Representatives has passed the

Anant Nag has been named the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 recipient, honoring a five-decade career across Indian cinema. The veteran Kannada actor will receive the award at the 72nd National Film Awards in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22, 2026, recognizing his lasting contribution to film. Veteran actor Anant Nag has been named the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024, India’s highest honor in cinema. The Go

Indian Oven Columbus has closed its longtime East Main Street restaurant and plans to relocate to Delaware, Ohio. The Indian restaurant, which began in Old North Columbus in 1996, has not announced a new address or confirmed reopening date, while its website lists it as temporarily closed.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to visit Varanasi on September 17 to participate in the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan being held on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday. The programme is part of a month-long campaign marking 25 years since Modi first assumed elected executive office as Gujarat Chief Minister in October 2001.

Sridevi Chennai property dispute has reached the Supreme Court as petitioners challenge a Madras High Court ruling. The Kapoor family land dispute involves 2.7 acres on East Coast Road, limitation claims and court-ordered mediation.   The Sridevi Chennai property dispute has reached the Supreme Court after MC Sivakami challenged a Madras High Court order dismissing her suit over 2.7 acres of land on East Coast Road. The property was sold to Sr

Oracle India layoffs 2026 could affect about 3,000 employees, even as GCC hiring in India is expected to grow. The shift highlights rising demand for AI jobs in India, cloud, cybersecurity and specialised technology skills.   Oracle has started another round of workforce reductions, with industry analysts estimating that up to 3,000 employees in India could be affected. If the estimate is accurate, Oracle’s India headcount could fall from ar

India’s women’s kabaddi team will head into the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with the goal of defending its continental title, with captain Pushpa Rana describing the pressure of expectations as a source of motivation rather than a burden. Rana has been named captain of the 12-member squad and will lead India in a campaign beginning on September 21. The team has focused on match-specific practice, video analysis and correcting weaknesses identified by the coaching staff as part

India is considering stricter front-of-pack red warning labels for packaged foods after the Supreme Court questioned whether the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s proposed system could allow too many products to avoid health warnings. The FSSAI had proposed a two-phase system in which a red hexagonal warning would initially appear only when a product exceeded limits in at least two of three categories — added sugar, salt or saturated fat. A stricter second phase was

Western disturbance rain in North India is set to intensify on September 16 and 17, with Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh facing rain, thunderstorms and isolated heavy showers under the latest IMD weather forecast.   A western disturbance is expected to keep weather conditions unsettled across parts of North India on September 16 and 17, bringing rain, thunderstorms, lightning and isolated heavy showers to several areas.

UPI charges from October 15 2026 will mainly affect eligible merchant payments above Rs 2,000. Person-to-person UPI transfers remain free, while fuel, rail, insurance and utility payments get special MDR rates.   UPI charges from October 15 2026 will introduce a revised fee structure for certain merchant payments, while most everyday users will continue to make personal UPI transfers without charges. Under the n

When an Indian citizen dies in the US, the appropriate Indian Consulate can help the family with death registration, documentation, coordination with local authorities and repatriation formalities. In qualifying cases, financial assistance may also be considered. When an Indian citizen dies in the United States, the Indian Consulate responsible for the state where the death occurred can b

The cost to repatriate a body from the US to India varies by funeral home, departure city, airline, preparation requirements and destination. Private providers commonly quote several thousand dollars, with funeral services, embalming, casket preparation and air cargo forming major expenses. Families arranging international repatriation after a death in the United States can face expenses running into several thousand dollars. There is n

When an Indian dies in the US, the family may need to coordinate with local authorities, a funeral home and the appropriate Indian Consulate. This guide explains the basic repatriation process, required documents, transportation arrangements and where families can seek assistance. When an Indian dies in the US, bringing the deceased person's mortal remains back to India can involve several agencies. Families may need to work wi

Mohammed Jaber Hussain, a 27-year-old Hyderabad native living in Lowell, Massachusetts, died on September 14, 2026. His family is seeking assistance to repatriate his mortal remains to India, prompting appeals for support from authorities and the Indian community. Hyderabad family seeks urgent assistance International transportation of mortal rem

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed BRICS leaders at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi with Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathaswamy Temple as the ceremonial backdrop, placing Rameswaram’s spiritual and architectural heritage at the centre of the 18th BRICS Summit. Modi Welcomes BRICS Leaders at Bharat Mandapam Prime Minister Narendra Modi received visiting leaders on September 12 as India hosted the 18th BRICS