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Hotel lease-holder arrested, two detained after Kolkata hotel inferno kills nine

Of the nine, five are Bangladeshi nationals and one each from Bihar and West Bengal; two victims are yet to be indentified; the hotels owner, Bireshwar Mitra, is still absconding, said police.

20 Aug 2026 1:32 pm
Lawyers protest outside BCI office, demand Chairman Manan Mishras resignation amid NALSAR row

One of the protestors, Advocate Umesh Kumar, questioned the Chairmans record on lawyer welfare; he accused Mr. Mishra of spearheading political agendas while staying silent on issues of lawyers

20 Aug 2026 1:03 pm
Death sentence for preacher found guilty of sexually assaulting four minor girls in Tirunelveli

S. Abraham, 50, who had been running a prayer hall at Mela Ilanthaikulam, sexually assaulted the minors under the guise of taking moral science classes for them in 2022

20 Aug 2026 12:48 pm
Unauthorised structures outside Pakistan High Commission pulled down in Delhi

Visuals showed that the demolition left a trail of rubble outside the mission, with broken metal railings and gates, twisted metal frames, roofing sheets, bricks and chunks of concrete and plaster strewn across the paved area.

20 Aug 2026 12:44 pm
Delhi Jal Board case: What are the allegations against Satyendar Jain? | Explained

On August 19, a Delhi court sent Satyendar Jain and four other accused to 14 days judicial custody, while Mr. Srivastava was sent to two days police custody

20 Aug 2026 12:02 pm
Attack on minor boy in Kerala: Case filed against relatives

Case registered against couple and their son after Child Welfare Committees intervention

20 Aug 2026 11:52 am
Kochi-based startup launches 103 new Malayalam fonts

Bigates.ai, a Kochi-based startup, has launched 103 new Malayalam fonts, whose names are based on their appearance. They are currently available online in FML format, which is suitable for creating posters and social media content on design software

20 Aug 2026 11:03 am
Local body polls in Andhra Pradesh: A race against time for funds, constitutional compliance | Explainer

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidus call for early elections has highlighted the financial urgency; the State is seeking 2,300 crore in rural grants and 1,562 crore in urban grants, with the government maintaining that elected local bodies are essential to access the funds.

20 Aug 2026 10:58 am
Kerala HC grants State govt 6 weeks to report on filling vacancies in Waqf Board

State informs HC that Chief Executive Officer of State Waqf Board has been directed to conduct a detailed determination of number of Shia, Sunni, Bohra, Aghakhani and other backward classes in Muslim communities to be represented for further action

20 Aug 2026 10:34 am
How Mudapuram in Thiruvananthapuram is attracting visitors this Onam

Mudapuram near Chirayinkeezhu is cashing in on its rustic ambience and have set up a tree house in the middle of paddy fields, complemented by marigold blooms

20 Aug 2026 9:57 am
Mumbai Cybercrime police arrest two from Bihar, Jharkhand in 48.60 lakh Boss scam

It was also found that the accused were allegedly linked to almost seven similar cases across India.

20 Aug 2026 8:32 am
FDA suspends license of Mumbai's Otters Club over analogue paneer; Crackdown on several other establishments across Maharashtra

Other establishments across Maharashtra also had their licences suspended after inspections found alleged hygiene, storage, pest-control and food-safety violations during the ongoing statewide enforcement drive between July 14, 2026, and August 17, 2026

20 Aug 2026 8:16 am
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of two online food delivery facilities

The States Food and Drug Administration suspends licences of two Blinkit facilities in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Mumbai for serious food safety violations, including expired products and poor hygiene

20 Aug 2026 4:38 am
Action against drivers without Marathi knowledge from August 20: Maharashtra Minister

The State Transport Department will send a notice to the drivers who refuse to learn the language or are seen violating the rules

20 Aug 2026 2:45 am
Ban on registration of petrol, diesel, CNG smaller light goods vehicles in Delhi from January 1, 2027

Same restriction will come into effect in Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar from July 1, 2027

20 Aug 2026 1:23 am
Satyendar Jain and five others sent to two weeks judicial custody in tender case

Court grants ACB two-day police custody of Ankit Srivastav; AAP leaders counsel questions the circumstances leading to his arrest a day earlier

20 Aug 2026 12:39 am
New health cover is one step in Tamil Nadus geriatric outreach, says govt.

The steady rise in Indias ageing population requires a healthcare systemthat is differently oriented to address their evolving needs, officials say

20 Aug 2026 12:16 am
Popular film shooting spots to be developed in T.N.: Tourism Minister

The project aimsto provide facilities such as experiencecentres, signages, parking spots, and refreshment areas

19 Aug 2026 11:46 pm
Chennai Ports Outer Harbour Project to be implemented at 17,700 crore

The projects proposal will shortly be sent to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways for approval. Two firms have already evinced interest in this project. The projects first phase, which will allow the port to handle ships with 18 metres of draft, will be ready in five years

19 Aug 2026 11:41 pm
Centac releases draft PG Dental merit list for 2026-27

Final admission will be subject to physical verification of documents

19 Aug 2026 11:01 pm
Training programme held for first-time MLAs ahead of Budget session of Assembly

Pro-tem Speaker A. Anbalagan, DMK legislature party leader A. M. H Nazeem, former Minister R. Viswanathan, former legislator Ilango, and Assembly Secretary Dayalan were among those who took classes

19 Aug 2026 10:56 pm
SIR: BLO duties extended till final rolls, teachers say students affected, cannot continue

This comes as an order issuedon Wednesday directing all BLOs and BLO Supervisors to continue with SIR until the final electoral rolls are published on October 27.

19 Aug 2026 10:02 pm
Kerala High Court expresses dismay over Cochin Devaswom Board spending 28.44 lakh on officials quarters, vehicle

Court orders Kerala State Audit department to complete CDBs 2023-24 audit within three months

19 Aug 2026 9:45 pm
Kerala High Court directs Bar Council to publish list of 1,157 advocates without valid practice certificates

Petitioner alleges Bar Council is allowing advocates to practise without valid certifications

19 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
Traffic around KBR Park in Hyderabad eases as motorists adapt to new one-way system

Traffic police reported lower vehicle volumes and fewer bottlenecks on the second day, with 60-70% of motorists adapting to the diverted routes; around 400-450 personnel were deployed at key junctions, while additional signage and public announcements helped guide commuters

19 Aug 2026 9:21 pm