'While the population remains relatively young, its age structure is beginning to shift, setting the stage for a much older population later this century.'
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant increase in fees for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Programme, effective November 30. This programme allows foreign investors, including many from India, to obtain permanent residency by investing in US commercial enterprises and creating jobs. The fee hikes, some more than doubling, are intended to fund USCIS operations, which are largely supported by fees rather than taxes.
Maharashtra's Chief Electoral Officer has allowed voter documents via WhatsApp for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, with Block Level Officers (BLOs) conducting home verifications. This development comes amidst controversy surrounding the Election Commission and its Chief, Gyanesh Kumar, over alleged unilateral decisions regarding the SIR, which opposition parties claim dilute the powers of Electoral Registration Officers. The deadline for claims and objections has been extended to October 12.
Indian canoe slalom athletes Pradhyumna Singh Rathod and Pallavi Jagtap both secured sixth-place finishes in their respective men's kayak single and women's canoe single finals at the Asian Games. Another Indian participant, Hitesh Kewat, failed to qualify for the men's final, while Rina Sen also did not advance in the women's event.
India's Agriculture Secretary Atish Chandra has warned that the upcoming rabi (winter) crop season is likely to be challenging for rainfed areas due to the strengthening El Nio weather pattern, potentially affecting foodgrain production. This comes as Maharashtra declares drought in nearly 74 per cent of its talukas, highlighting the immediate impact of climate change.
Police in Bengaluru have arrested Balasubramanian, a partner in DM Pharma, in connection with an interstate counterfeit drug racket. This arrest follows the apprehension of alleged kingpin Prashanth Rajan Babu. The Special Investigation Team is probing the supply chain, financial transactions, and distribution channels of fake medicines worth nearly Rs 5 crore, which were being relabelled as premium brands.
Indian climbers Deepu Mallesh and Joga Purty have advanced to the quarterfinals of the men's and women's speed climbing competitions, respectively, at the Asian Games. Mallesh, making his Asiad debut, finished 11th, while Purty secured a ninth-place finish in their qualification rounds.
Indian judoka Ashmita Dey has reached the bronze medal contest in the women's 48kg category at the Asian Games in Nagoya. She won her repechage round against Ka Lee Wong and will now face Narantsetseg Ganbaatar for the medal. Earlier, she had defeated Ngoc Chi Ha but lost to Abiba Abuzhakynova in the quarterfinals.
'The drought situation of Maharashtra is more severe than in 1972.'
Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain secured her spot in the 75kg boxing final at the Asian Games, guaranteeing India at least a silver medal. Priya Ghanghas earned a bronze in the 60kg category. Indian boxers have now ensured a six-medal haul, surpassing their previous performance, with other boxers also advancing to finals or securing bronze.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade after two days of losses, driven by easing crude oil prices and strong buying in blue-chip IT stocks, despite continued global uncertainties. Track Sensex, Nifty on September 30.
Apple has launched its Apple Pay service in India, collaborating with Axis Bank to provide secure and private mobile payment solutions for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch users. The service allows contactless payments in stores, apps, and online, leveraging unique Device Account Numbers for enhanced security and is accepted by millions of merchants nationwide.
Siwet Tomar speaks out about his controversial eviction from Rise and Fall Season 2 after a physical altercation with fellow contestant Shehzad Poonawalla.
Track the Asian Games 2026 medal table with live updates, countrywise rankings, gold, silver, and bronze counts. Stay updated on India's performance and overall standings.
A letter sent by the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust to Venu Srinivasan, Tata Trusts vice-chairman and nominee director on Tata Sons, a day before the Tata Sons board meeting on September 17, is at the centre of deliberations.
India's compound mixed archery pair of Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav won a gold medal and secured a 2028 Olympic quota place at the Asian Games by defeating Korea in a thrilling shoot-off. This victory marks a significant achievement for Indian archery, following another gold in the women's compound team event.
Indian shooter Esha Singh, who won a silver medal at the Asian Games in the women's 25m pistol event, shared her experience of the "nerve-racking" five shoot-offs in the final. She expressed no regret over missing gold, attributing her performance to years of experience and crediting her extensive support system. Singh is now focused on upcoming World Championships and Olympic quota events.
Listing, according to Noel Tata, will fundamentally change how the company and the group have been working over the past 150 years.
The Indian women's compound archery team, comprising Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi, and Prithika Pradeep, won the gold medal at the Asian Games by defeating China 238-234 in the final.
A 76-year-old man, Abdul Samad, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and fined Rs 16,000 for his involvement in a 1988 bank robbery at the Nallurnad Service Cooperative Bank in Wayanad, Kerala. This sentencing concludes a decades-long legal process for the six-member gang.
Around 20 Congress workers, including six arrested, have been booked for attempt to murder, grievous hurt, and rioting after allegedly defacing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's residence in Agra during a protest. The Congress party claims "false" sections were invoked and plans to challenge the charges.
The internet has found its latest crush, and Tanya Mishra is clearly enjoying the attention. The model-turned-actor has been flooding social media with glamorous photoshoots, fashion moments and viral videos, with her Instagram following now crossing 1.2 million.
In a first, Indian Army's combat dog jumps from a plane with handler, paratrooper.
Indian shooters Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai have qualified for the trap mixed team final at the Asian Games, finishing fourth in the qualification round. Neeru Dhanda, who recently won India's first women's individual trap gold and a team silver, is now aiming for her third medal.
Three residents from Gujarat, India, who attempted to travel to the US via an illegal route, have gone missing in Ethiopia. Their families claim they were kidnapped and are being held for a ransom of Rs 1 crore, having already paid substantial amounts to agents for the illicit journey. Police have registered a missing persons complaint as contact was lost after September 22.
The Indian Coast Guard, in a joint operation with the Gujarat ATS, seized 526 kg of methamphetamine and heroin worth over Rs 3,000 crore from an Iranian boat in the Arabian Sea, detaining five Pakistani nationals.
Easing Gyanesh Kumar out would create a hazardous political precedent because forcing out a top official, due to public pressure, projects an image of reactive, defensive governing. Furthermore, making a high-level official like the CEC to hand in his papers would validate Opposition claims that Constitutional referees have been compromised, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.
Indian Greco Roman wrestler Sunil Kumar made a strong start at the Asian Games, advancing to the men's 87kg semifinals with a dominant technical superiority victory.
An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of serious financial rule breaches over nine seasons, involving "sham" commercial contracts to inflate revenue and understate costs by over 900 million. The club denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal the decision, which could have significant consequences for its past and future achievements in English football.
Local Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar was shot and assaulted by unidentified assailants in Thane, Maharashtra, leading to his death during treatment. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, has sparked tension and concern, with police investigating potential motives like political rivalry and personal enmity. Authorities have launched a manhunt, setting up checkpoints to apprehend the suspects.
The Indian women's squash team has advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Games, guaranteeing a medal. They defeated Singapore 2-0, with wins from Tanvi Khanna and Anahat Singh. The team had a strong group stage, beating Iran, China, and Japan.
Gautam Gambhir visited Guwahati's Kamakhya temple before meeting selectors to discuss India's New Zealand tour squads, as the team prepared to seal the ODI series against West Indies.
Nothing has expanded its premium audio line-up with the launch of the Headphone (1) Pro, the brand's newest flagship over-ear model.
The Indian women's compound archery team defeated South Korea in the semifinals of the Asian Games, securing their spot in the gold medal match against China.
Discover the most dazzling celebrity fashion moments from September, featuring Tamannaah's opulent sari, Kareena's vintage-inspired drape, Priyanka's show-stopping Dior ensemble and more.
Spain, led by a brace from Lamine Yamal, defeated Croatia 4-1 to extend their unbeaten run and maintain a perfect start in the Nations League. Meanwhile, England secured a 2-0 victory over 10-man Czech Republic with goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane, also continuing their strong performance in the tournament.
The Hindu Raksha Dal's planned Hanuman Chalisa recital outside a mosque in Meerut was called off after police intervened, detaining activists and stepping up security to prevent communal disharmony.
Indian quarter-miler MR Poovamma, 36, secured her third Asian Games 4x400m relay gold, marking a triumphant return after a two-year doping ban. She expressed immense satisfaction in proving her critics wrong and credited her family and husband for their unwavering support during her challenging comeback journey.
Indian athlete Gulveer Singh secured three medals at the Asian Games, attributing his success to a strict vegetarian diet of pulses, chapati, and paneer, alongside mental strength derived from his devotion to Lord Hanuman. He became only the second Indian male to win three athletics medals in a single edition of the Games, running four races in five days and now setting his sights on Olympic and World Championship qualifications.
Brazil rallied past Australia 4-2 after Raphinha's halftime injury, with Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Jr sealing victory before the Selecao travel to Kolkata for Saturday's India friendly.
