Mom turns to Gemini for help with WhatsApp status, son calls AI ‘the son she wanted’Man shares his mother’s adorable Gemini interaction while she posts a WhatsApp status. Published on: Sep 26, 2026, 17:47:48 IST By Vaishali Kapila Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link A man shared a video of
Hyderabad cop grooves to festive beats during Ganesh Visarjan; Union Minister shares video: ‘Love the energy’A Hyderabad cop grooved to festive beats during Khairatabad Ganesh Visarjan, drawing warm reactions online. Updated on: Sep 26, 2026
An unusual incident at a liquor shop in Ranchi’s Ormanjhi has gone viral online after a monkey allegedly entered the premises, drank alcohol from a bottle and later fell asleep inside the shop. The incident was highlighted in a now-viral post on X by user @MeghUpdates. According to the post
EC says poll commissioners' letters to Cabinet Secretary not over policy matter, but 'related to...'According to the Commission, the letter was sent regarding the functioning of an officer on deputation to the ECI. Updated on: Sep 26, 2026, 19:30:11 IST By Akanksha Verma Prefer HTon Google Share
UP RERA has approved 12 real estate projects worth Rs 1,663.85 crore across six districts, adding 3,090 residential and commercial units. Check details. The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has approved 12 new real estate projects across six districts
Special Trains for Dussehra, Diwali Rush: The festive season is just around the corner, and Indian Railways is preparing for the expected passenger rush during Dussehra and Diwali. The national transporter will run 102 trips of festival special trains
Manchester City's legal fight with the Premier League has the potential to "spiral out of control", a former top club executive has warned. Christian Purslow, a former Liverpool managing director and Aston Villa chief executive, who also held a senior role at Chelsea
Gujarat: Nirma University orders probe after professor grabs student’s collar at eventThe incident took place during Technofora 2026, a student event organised by Nirma University’s Institute of Technology, after comedian Rajat Sood performed at the event Published on: Sep 26, 2026
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A man earning around ₹1.75 lakh a month in a Tier 3 city is unsure whether he should move to a Tier 1 city for a job that pays ₹2 lakh monthly. His situation has raised questions about whether a higher salary is worth giving up an established lifestyle and other sources of income
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Death of foetus over 5 months amounts to loss of child: HCThe court set aside a September 26, 2023, order of the Railway Claims Tribunal, Lucknow, and directed the Railways to pay an additional ₹8 lakh for the death of a seven-month-old foetus carried by a woman who died after falling from a
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4.16 mn SIR notices delivered in K’taka; CM backs call for CEC to resignChief minister D K Shivakumar on Friday backed the demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Published on: Sep 26, 2026, 07:52:10 IST By HT Correspondent
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Small merchants receiving up to Rs 1 lakh per month through UPI QR will also be exempt from MDR. In addition, RuPay debit card transactions will continue to carry zero MDR. The Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is a payment processing charge and not a tax, cess, or surcharge
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Pitru Paksha 2026 will begin on September 26, a sacred period dedicated to performing Shraddha rituals for ancestors. The Shraddha date is decided based on the ancestor’s death tithi, with special days like Matru Navami and Sarva Pitru Amavasya for specific cases
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Man who posed as Jay Singh Rathore sent to judicial custody over fundraiser scam: ‘Iske koi bhi sagi behen nahi hai’Posing as 16-year-old Jay Singh Rathore on X, Ajayveer Singh raised money by claiming his 12-year-old sister urgently needed eye surgery. Updated on: Sep 26, 2026
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UT honoured for digital linking of health records under Ayushman Bharat Digital MissionDirector health services, Dr Suman Singh, received the award from Union health and family welfare minister JP Nadda in the presence of senior health officials and representatives from across the country Published
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Platforms such as Alt DRX are part of this shift towards digital real estate, offering investors the opportunity to explore professionally curated and managed digital real estate investment opportunities through their marketplace – TradeX. A 2022 Boston Consulting Group Report estimated that by
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Natco Pharma, Cochin Shipyard, Inox Green Energy, Dr Lal PathLabs and Waaree Energies are in focus, with key updates on fundraising, acquisitions, stake sales, orders and strategic partnerships. Several stocks are likely to remain in focus on Friday, September 25
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'Pak's duplicity will neither benefit it nor the world': India slams Shehbaz's UN addressFirst Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN, Petal Gahlot, accusing Islamabad of pursuing a long-standing policy of cross-border terrorism. Updated on: Sep 26, 2026
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'I was promoted and laid off in the same week': Halo Studios cinematic director speaks out amid Xbox layoffsHalo Studios cinematic director Josh Daniels was laid off just days after being promoted. Published on: Sep 26, 2026, 07:12:15 IST By Khushi Arora Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Josh
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Mushtaq Khan passes away: Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, best known for his role in Welcome, has passed away at 75 after battling liver cancer, with his son confirming last rites will take place today in Mumbai. Mushtaq Khan passes away: Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan
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Opposition leaders and legal observers have raised questions about alleged judicial impropriety by Supreme Court Justice Satish Chandra Sharma for hearing petitions regarding the constitutionality of a 2023 law that governs the appointment of members of the Election Commission
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Doctor earning ₹3 lakh monthly hesitates over spending ₹18,000 on personal driverA doctor earning ₹3 lakh per month asked Reddit whether spending ₹18,000 on a driver for daily commute was worth it. Updated on: Sep 25, 2026, 10:31:40 IST By HT Trending Desk Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy
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British rapper Yung Filly will face a rape retrial in Australia next June after a jury failed to reach a verdict during an earlier trial. In July, a jury acquitted the 31-year-old - whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos - of three counts of rape
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At 26, a woman from the UK has turned her love for travelling into a full-time career. After working several minimum-wage jobs abroad, she found a way to earn through travel content and now leads group tours around the world. Rhiannon Wood has around 60
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An Indian entrepreneur’s experience with a deaf cab driver in the United States had him asking when such opportunities would be given to the differently-abled people in India. His post has now sparked a debate on social media, with many highlighting that there are many such employment
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Odisha: Highest monsoon rainfall in 20 yrs; landslides disrupt roads, rail linksSchools and Anganwadi centres were closed in Koraput, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kalahandi and Kendrapara as a precaution against heavy rain Published on: Sep 25, 2026
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Bengaluru CEO praises Bittu Tabahi, offers to raise funds for his cleanliness workBittu Tabahi’s cleanliness drives received support from a Bengaluru CEO, who offered to raise funds for his work. Published on: Sep 25, 2026, 10:43:12 IST By Vaishali Kapila Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link A
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Leopard kills woman in UP's BahraichLeopard kills woman in UP's Bahraich Published on: Sep 25, 2026, 11:10:55 IST PTI Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Bahraich , A 35-year-old woman was killed after a leopard attacked her in the Sujauli range of the Katarniaghat Wildlife Division here
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The Aeris will likely stick with the Tigor’s current powertrain lineup. That means a 1.2-litre petrol engine and a petrol-CNG option, both offered with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT. The electric version, the Aeris EV, could carry over the Tiago EV’s battery packs, available in 19
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‘It’s an absurd claim’: Internet backs founder sued for ₹40 crore over ₹6 lakh investmentAn ex-cofounder who invested ₹6 lakh in a project is allegedly suing the founder for ₹40 crore, relying on pitch deck projections. Updated on: Sep 25, 2026
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A passage to India and other international storiesLike Khalid Jamil, many coaches will focus on rebuilding as countries start a new cycle after the World Cup Published on: Sep 25, 2026, 08:01:01 IST By Dhiman Sarkar Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Hours after India host the first of their
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Autumn session: Uproar in House over J&K govt’s six LPG cylinders announcementOppn slams NC govt for betraying voters, claiming they promised 12 free cylinders during polls but are now providing only 6 Published on: Sep 25, 2026, 08:01:00 IST By Mir Ehsan
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Nita Ambani, Mukesh Ambani visit Lalbaugcha Raja with grandchildren; Anant Ambani's sweet gesture wins heartsVideos circulating on social media showed the couple making their way through the crowded pandal with the children. Updated on: Sep 24, 2026
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K’taka asked to release Cauvery water to TN; CM to challenge orderKarnataka has been directed to release 4,000 cusecs of Cauvery water a day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days starting September 25. The state government said it will challenge the order because its reservoirs face pressure from weak
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Banks will remain open on Sunday, September 27, 2026, ahead of the proposed September 28-30 strike. Check which banks will function and why. Banks will remain open on Sunday, September 27, 2026, ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to September 30
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