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Arun Vijays Action Entertainer Film Renamed to Irulan

Chennai, August 13: The makers of director Muthiahs upcoming action-entertainer film have announced that the title has been changed to Irulan. Th

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role at month-end, Trump says

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will depart her role in August. She wishes to dedicate more time to her young children and family. L

South Delhi Superstars Crush East Delhi Warriors by 9 Wickets in DPL 2026

New Delhi, August 13: In an exciting match of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, the South Delhi Superstars triumphed over the East Delhi Warri

1,000 college students form human chain against drug abuse in Coimbatore

AAP rattled by BJP govt.s welfare schemes: Sood

Engineering students murder in Coimbatore: six arrested, search on for 11

DDA clears Master Plan for Delhi-2047

Authority extends horizon year from 2041 to 2047 to align with the national Viksit Bharat 2047 vision; new plan will now be sent to Ministry of H

Agricultural scientists of KVKs across T.N., Puducherry study carbon credit models at green sites in Tiruppur

SC to examine whether states can impose additional sales tax levy

A Supreme Court bench will hear a key question on September 22. This concerns states' power to impose an additional sales tax levy. The Odisha go

Arabic proverb of the day: 'A promise is a cloud; fulfillment is...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on accountability, trust, and the value of actions over words

Arabic proverb of the day explains how promises gain value through action. The saying compares a promise with a cloud and fulfillment with rain.

Accountability for Police Actions Demanded by MP Ramjeelal Suman

New Delhi, August 13: Samajwadi Party MP Ramjeelal Suman has raised concerns during the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament regarding the accou

Why digitising classrooms is not enough

The real smart classroom is not the one with the biggest screen but one that knows when a student is falling behind

Promise of gender equality must be upheld

The ownership of ones own name, which announces gender electoral equality, has been weaponised against women

The Chandra Chronicles: Tracing the chairman's journey since 2017

N Chandrasekaran's tenure as Tata Sons chairman faced significant challenges and delays. Ratan Tata's passing in October 2024 preceded leadership

Rajasthan Officials Arrested for Accepting Bribes in Land Registry Case

Jaipur, August 13: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a tehsildar, a junior assistant, and an intermediary for accepting bribes in Raj

ET Graphics | Decoding Chandra era: How Tata's market value tripled in 10 years

Tata Group's market capitalization tripled and profits increased five-fold during Chandrasekaran's tenure. Revenue also saw a two-fold rise, reac

Hayden backs Gill to rise to Test challenge, says India has job to do ahead of WTC final

India is currently fifth in the WTC 2025-27 standings, having won four and lost four of their nine matches, with one draw. Hayden said the teams

Swahili proverb of the day: 'Love has to be shown by deeds not...' - this African saying teaches motivational life lessons on showing love through meaningful actions, building stronger relationships and why saying I love you isn't enough

Swahili proverb of the day: A Swahili saying teaches us that love is best expressed through tangible actions. True affection manifests not in gra

Delhi women cops go undercover as decoys, detain over 1 lakh for harassment, molestation

Assam Government Unveils Roadmap for Statewide Cleanliness Campaign

Guwahati, August 13: The Assam government has developed a roadmap to transform the initiatives of the Swachh Bharat Mission into a continuous cle

NEET-PG Candidates Sent Wrong Test-City SMS

The NEET-PG 2026 examination for admission to postgraduate medical courses is scheduled to be held on August 30.

EV bus drivers temporary strike disrupts BMTC services

Smart Ration Cards Distribution By CM In Sangareddy On Independence Day

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will distribute new smart ration cards to beneficiaries at a public meeting in Sangareddy on August 15.

House Panel Seeks Cap on Private Hospital Room Tariffs

Resident doctor, nursing, disposable consumable, meal and laundry costs may be added to the basic room tariff, the panel said.

CCRT Takes Tiranga Rally To Hitec City

The programme concluded with the National Anthem. CCRT said the event was part of its effort to nurture patriotism, cultural awareness, national

SP Group's Tata stake plan faces fresh uncertainty with N Chandrasekaran's exit

N Chandrasekaran's unexpected resignation adds uncertainty to Shapoorji Pallonji Group's stake. Discussions on monetizing the Mistry family's sta

Expedite Ejipura buffer road works: GBA chief commissioner

Sir Ratan Tata Trust may skip Thursday's Tata Trusts meeting as charity commissioner's restraint order stays

Sir Ratan Tata Trust faces a restraint order from the charity commissioner. This order prevents its participation in crucial Tata Trusts meetings

Cybersecurity is an economic imperative for the government: IT Secretary N. Manjula (No pic on dcx)

India and Israel share a culture of problem solving, with a strong emphasis on education, entrepreneurship and innovation: Orli Weitzman, Consul

Karnataka: Prasanna Revanna Shifted to General Barrack After Mobile Phone Discovery in Jail

Bengaluru, August 13: Former MP Prasanna Revanna has been moved from a VIP cell to a general barrack in Bengaluru Central Jail after a mobile pho

Vellore District Pensioners Association holds protest

MLA appeals to Centre to transfer unused defence land to proposed IT park in Belagavi

Activist Devendra Mahto Seeks Civil Surgeon's Nod To Return To Protest Site

The Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) leader had to be shifted to the hospital on Monday after his health deteriorated following his

No Bumrah, A Bit of Inexperience: Warning Bell Sounded As India Face SL

What is going through Gautam Gambhir's mind? His reputation as a red-ball coach is at stake, and so are India's chances of qualifying for the Wor

Tata Group shares slide up to 4% as Chandrasekaran opts out of reappointment

Tata Group company shares declined significantly on Wednesday after the chairman's decision. Several group stocks experienced drops of up to four

Ambedkar statues vandalised in U.P.

Sports Ministry pulls the plug on TTFI

The Sports Ministry said the continuing differences between TTFIs president Meghna Ahlawat and secretary general Kamlesh Mehta had adversely affe

NHAI opens re-laid service lane of Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway in Vellore

South Zone Cultural Centre starts three-day workshop and cultural event

Devotees seek round-the-clock police patrolling on Girivalam path to improve public safety

Congress, BJP workers clash as Minister joins sanitation workers stir in Alwar for jobs

Quote of the Day by Ed Sheeran: I want to have a career that Inspiring lessons on adaptability, opportunities, change, resilience and why growth comes from stepping outside your comfort zone by the English singer known for his powerful performances and deep insights on life, work and goals

Quote of the Day by Ed Sheeran: Ed Sheerans quote, I want to have a career that evolves as I go on, explores the importance of growth, adaptabili

GST Officials Hail APs AI-Driven Tax Administration

GST Council officials praised Andhra Pradeshs AI-driven tax systems, saying the model could serve as a reference for the Centre and other states.

Guwahati Airport Advances Rainwater Harvesting for Water Conservation

Guwahati, August 13: Guwahatis popular Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport has strengthened its rainwater harvesting initiatives. Of

Doctors body opposes Speakers remarks, seeks NEET exemption and medical reforms

Corporations property tax reassessment drive draws flak for lack of transparency

Keralam, NCDC Bills Cleared

The NCDC amendment Bill, which amends the National Co-operative Development Corporation Act, 1962, was also passed by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

31-year-old man undergoes heart transplant

During his hospitalisation, he suffered a cardiac arrest and was resuscitated

Chennai is living museum of culture and traditions that breathe beauty into modern life, says Chennai police Commissioner Amalraj

Scattered rainfall to continue in many parts of T.N. till August 18

The RMC had earlier forecast that rainfall is likely to be normal or above normal in most parts of T.N. this month

Centres demography panel ignored displaced families of LoC, says AIP

Mamdani, AOC & El-Sayed: Nancy Pelosi Reveals Trumps 3 Biggest Midterm Threats | Watch

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has set an ambitious target for Democrats in the November midterms, saying she wants the party to flip 30 House

Report to HC: SIT Detects Lapses in Group-1 Answer Script Evaluation

The SIT said forensic handwriting examination linked chief examiners to unauthorised changes in several scripts.

Sonu Nigam Discusses the Use of Auto-Tune in Modern Music

Mumbai, August 13: Renowned playback singer Sonu Nigam has revealed that he is not untouched by the use of auto-tune. He discussed the minimal us

AIG Brings Digital Review To Operating Rooms, To record surgeries for review, training

AIG Hospitals will adopt Johnson & Johnsons Polyphonic Surgery platform to securely record and review surgeries for training, case discussions an

HC Directs Police to File Counter in Sai Krishna Custodial Death Case in a Week

A division bench comprising Justice Ravinath Tilhari and Justice Ch. Purushottama Kumar asked the police why the counter affidavit had not been f

Auto-rickshaw driver murders his wife in Ambattur in moving auto

The police said the deceased woman had been in contact with another man through Instagram, which had led to frequent quarrels between her and her

14.20 Crore Sanctioned for Manjeera Barrage Repairs

The decision was taken after a Panel of Experts (PoE) inspected the barrage and found deficiencies in the apron. The panel recommended immediate

Chennai hospital launches 5G-enabled continuous care ambulance fleet

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Quote of the day by Blake Lively focuses on women becoming agents of change instead of only receiving the benefits of progress. Her statement abo

Senior IPS officer Bala Naga Devi posted as CB-CID chief

SRM School of Law signs six MoUs for experiential learning

Prashant Kishor Transforms Official Residence into Public Office for Constituents

Patna, August 13: Following his victory in the Bankipur assembly by-election, Prashant Kishor, the founder of Jan Suraj and newly elected MLA, ha

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar assigns portfolios to 19 ministers, tweaks depts of two

Shivakumar retains some important portfolios - info, law & parl affairs, town & country planning, and oversight of urban bodies under BDA & BMRDA

State Plans to Raise Rs 15,000 Crore Funds

The government envisaged increasing the revenue to the State by bringing in regulations in the implementation of the motor vehicle registration a

Quote of the Day by Charlie Munger: Nothing has served me better in my long life than... Why daily curiosity creates a compound life advantage? Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote by Warren Buffetts longtime business partner on continuous learning, wisdom, self-growth, discipline, success, and lifelong learning

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BJP Seeks 10x Compensation for Karkhana Property Owners

He urged the Chief Minister to intervene and revise the compensation package before possession of the affected properties.

Keelkattalai lake restored, eco-park work completed

Makkalai Thedi Maurthuvam staff demand increase in incentives, regularisation

A total of 8,713 persons in rural and 2,256 in urban areas were working under the scheme for the last five years

Former BRS MLA Arrested In Sexual Harassment Case

The woman alleged that Kanta Rao cheated her on the promise of marriage and called her to a plot on the pretext of opening a YouTube channel for

Google Pixel 11 Series Unveiled With New Chip, Upgraded Cameras. Check Prices

The Pixel 11 comes with a camera upgrade along with a 40 per cent thinner camera than the Pixel 10.

'Sham marriages for green cards': Todd Blanche busts multi-million-dollar fraud ring; 11 charged

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Sub-registrar, two document writers arrested for accepting 15,000 bribe

Unwilling to pay the bribe, Natarajan approached the DVACs Tiruvallur detachment and lodged a complaint

Punjab Youths Future at Stake Amid Allegations Against AAP Government, Claims BJP Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari

New Delhi, August 13: The controversy surrounding alleged paper leaks and irregularities in recruitment exams in Punjab is intensifying. BJP nati

AUS vs BAN 1st Test Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI

AUS vs BAN 1st Test, Cricket Tips: Bangladesh have landed in Australia for a Test series for the first time since 2003. These two sides will face

Pravasi trust calls for tapping NRI savings for Keralas growth

In its memorandum to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, the trust suggests raising funds from NRKs for the proposed high-speed railway between Thiruv

Karnataka to wait for Supreme Court hearing before deciding on Cauvery water release

Karnataka will wait for the Supreme Court's decision on Cauvery water release. Tamil Nadu has petitioned the court seeking compliance with water

Former A&NI Chief Secretary said Shompen tribe must adopt modern lifestyle brought by GNI project, alleges Tribal Council

The Shompen are recognised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group and have settlements near Galathea, where a power plant is being proposed; C

Inter-State bike-lifting gang busted, 44 two-wheelers recovered

2 Nellore Teachers Selected for Finland Training

Dominic Reddy and Dr Chennayya were among the recipients of the State Best Teacher Awards presented by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sep

Jharkhand protest: Devendra Mahto writes to civil surgeon seeking permission to return to site

JLKM leader Devendra Mahto is seeking hospital discharge to rejoin a student protest. He has been on a hunger strike for eleven days over recruit

Union home minister Amit Shah challenges Opposition to debate student protests

Union Home Minister Amit Shah proposed a two-day debate regarding the NEET protests, urging the opposition to formally approach the Speaker. Shah

In Jaipur, Inmate Shot Dead While Being Transferred to Jail, Opposition Questions Law and Order

Jaipur, August 13: In a shocking incident, an inmate was shot dead while being transported to jail in Jaipur. Opposition leader Tikaram Julie rai

FCRA Bill sent to JPC after Opposition uproar

The Lok Sabha has referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint parliamentary committee. This decision follows

Portfolio allocation done, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar huddles with Ministers to strategise on countering opposition

The new Ministers are likely to be under prepared due to lack of time to prepare, and the CM has advised his Cabinet colleagues to work as a team

Australia vs Bangladesh Live Streaming, 1st Test Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Australia vs Bangladesh Live Streaming, 1st Test Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Karnataka groups divided over bandh call over Cauvery water dispute

Kannada groups are divided on a bandh call for Thursday regarding the Cauvery water dispute. Some groups insist on a bandh to protest water relea

Double Whammy: Trump Rocked By Ilhan Omar Win, Mike Lindell Loss Within Minutes; Midterm Panic

Donald Trump faced a political double whammy in Minnesota as Democrat Ilhan Omar cruised to victory in her primary while Trump's high-profile all

Matt Damons Odyssey Biceps Have A Secret Weapon: Meet Devyn Dalton

Devyn Dalton opens up about the intense physical preparation that went into her work on Christopher Nolans The Odyssey, revealing how she approac