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Marathi psychological thriller Gondhal, written and directed by Santosh Davakhar, has been selected as India’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The Film Federation of India chose the film from 33 submissions, making it the fourth Marathi film to represent India in the category.
1 day ago|Bollywood

Ajit Agarkar is set to step down as chairman of India’s senior men’s selection committee at the end of his current term after informing the BCCI that he does not intend to continue. Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel has emerged in reports as a possible successor, while Pragyan Ojha is also being discussed.
1 day ago|Sports

OpenAI expects cumulative negative free cash flow of about $278 billion between 2026 and 2030 as it pours unprecedented sums into computing power and AI infrastructure, according to a company presentation reported by the Financial Times. At the same time, the ChatGPT maker projects annual revenue could climb from $36 billion in 2026 to $350 billion by 2030.
1 day ago|AI NEWS

Kuku Technologies, the parent company of Kuku FM and Kuku TV, has received SEBI clearance to move ahead with its proposed IPO. The company had confidentially filed draft papers in June 2026 for an issue reportedly targeting ₹2,500 crore to ₹3,500 crore, with a mix of fresh shares and an offer for sale.
1 day ago|Startup

Kissht parent OnEMI Technology Solutions has approved a preferential equity issue of up to ₹832 crore, with major investors including HDFC Mutual Fund, Axis Mutual Fund, Groww Mutual Fund and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The company plans to direct 75% of the additional capital to its wholly owned lending subsidiary, Si Creva Capital Services.
1 day ago|Startup

Gold and silver prices remain at elevated levels in India on September 19, 2026. The latest retail benchmark puts 24-carat gold at around ₹1.54 lakh per 10 grams, while silver is around ₹2.50 lakh per kg. Check the latest 24K, 22K and 18K gold prices, silver rates and key details for buyers.
1 day ago|Finance

Congress candidate Milan Pradhan has been arrested ahead of the October 6 Nandigram Assembly bypoll in connection with a murder case dating to the 2007 anti-land acquisition agitation. Police sources cited a pending warrant, while Congress and Mamata Banerjee’s faction questioned the timing of the arrest.
1 day ago|Politics

Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Election Commission after it temporarily froze the All India Trinamool Congress name and its “Flowers and Grass” symbol amid competing claims from rival factions. Gandhi alleged a pattern of BJP-EC collusion, while the poll body said its interim arrangement was intended to put both TMC groups on an equal footing until the dispute is finally decided.
1 day ago|Politics

Three months, six months or a full year? Here's how salaried Indians can calculate an emergency fund based on actual expenses, job security, EMIs and family responsibilities.
1 day ago|Finance

Indian travel vlogger Sarthak Sachdeva has gone viral after demonstrating a futuristic public toilet in Japan that can respond to voice commands. The video shows hands-free features including sink operation, music playback and adjustable toilet functions, drawing widespread reactions online.
1 day ago|Viral

A viral video from Kanpur’s Kanshiram Hospital allegedly shows a doctor’s driver attending patients and writing prescriptions in an OPD while the emergency medical officer was away for a court hearing. Health authorities have formed a three-member inquiry committee, while officials are examining how the man gained access to the OPD and whether similar incidents occurred earlier.
1 day ago|Viral

India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $4.92 billion to $780.78 billion in the week ended September 11, 2026, according to Reserve Bank of India data. The fall was driven mainly by lower foreign currency assets and gold reserves, coming just one week after the country’s forex kitty touched a record high.
1 day ago|Finance

India’s net direct-tax collections climbed 12.96% year-on-year to ₹12.12 lakh crore as of September 17, 2026, supported by strong corporate and advance-tax payments. Gross collections rose 15.19%, even as tax refunds increased sharply.
1 day ago|Finance

Saving ₹10,000 every month? Here's how FD and mutual fund SIP differ on returns, risk, tax, liquidity and time horizon — and why the right choice depends on what the money is for.
1 day ago|Finance

Applying for a fresh Indian passport? Here's the current 2026 Passport Seva process, from online registration and documents to revised fees, PSK appointments, police verification and Tatkaal.
2 days ago|Viral

24K has more gold, but that doesn't automatically make it better for jewellery. Here's how 24K, 22K and 18K differ in purity, durability, design and everyday use.
2 days ago|Viral

OpenAI and Microsoft are facing another wave of copyright allegations as 160 local, regional and specialist publications challenge how journalism is being used in generative AI systems.
2 days ago|AI NEWS

Microsoft used its Discovery AI platform to help an engineer take a RISC-V processor design from an initial specification to physical layout, showing how AI could make semiconductor design easier to explore.
2 days ago|AI NEWS

Washington and Beijing increasingly agree that powerful AI can create risks that cross borders. Where they differ is over what AI safety should look like, which threats deserve priority and how far either country is willing to go.
2 days ago|AI NEWS

Indian athletes at their pre-Asian Games camp in Tsukuba were woken by an earthquake shortly after midnight. Here's what official Japanese data shows about the tremor and its impact on the team.
2 days ago|Sports
