Hyderabad to Host RISE Health Innovation Summit on September 24
HYDERABAD, September 18, 2026: Hyderabad is set to host the RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026 on September 24, bringing together senior leaders and professionals from the pharmaceutical, healthcare and biotechnology…
Michael Kors Announces New Flagship Store in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD, September 18, 2026: American luxury fashion brand Michael Kors has announced the opening of a new flagship lifestyle store at GVK One Mall in Hyderabad, expanding its retail presence…
IMD Issues Rainfall and Thunderstorm Forecast Across Several Parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several parts of the country between September 17 and 23. Some regions could also experience isolated…
503 Indian Athletes Set to Compete at Asian Games 2026
India is preparing to participate in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a contingent of 503 athletes across 36 disciplines. The Games are scheduled to officially open on…
India Welcomes New Zealand’s Move on Free Trade Agreement
India has welcomed the passage of legislation by the New Zealand Parliament to implement the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. New Zealand lawmakers passed the legislation on September 16, marking…
Moody’s Raises India’s FY2027 Growth Forecast to 7%
Global ratings agency Moody’s has raised its forecast for India’s real GDP growth in fiscal year 2026–27 to 7%, compared with its earlier estimate of 6%. The revision comes after…
India Raises Semiconductor Investment Push as New Pledges Reach $12 Billion
India’s semiconductor ambitions received a major boost as the government said investment commitments under the second phase of its semiconductor programme have reached around $11–12 billion. The commitments cover areas…
🇺🇸 Chennai-Born Scientist Sethuraman Panchanathan Receives Prestigious US Award
Chennai-born computer scientist and engineer Sethuraman Panchanathan has been named the 2026 recipient of the Arthur M. Bueche Award by the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE). He is the…
Dengue Cases Cross 16,000 in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has recorded 16,334 dengue cases and nine deaths between January 1 and September 16, 2026, according to the state Health Department. Officials said the increase is seasonal and…
🇯🇵 Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1.25%
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its benchmark interest rate from 1.00% to 1.25% on Friday, September 18, marking the highest Japanese interest rate in 31 years. The decision was…