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Losing forest for trees: On the CAGs audit of the Green India Mission

India is counting trees when it should be restoring forests

Schwan Laboratory inaugurated at GITAM

DMK regime created Enforcement Bureau-CID to control drug menace, says Udhayanidhi

He rejects the allegation that the previous government failed to take steps to prevent the spread of drug culture in Tamil Nadu

Court dismisses 2020 protest case against CPI(M) leaders

Time Bank initiative introduced in Anna Nagar

Renovated butterfly park reopened at Arignar Anna Zoo

Champions of Chennai awards presented

Doctors at private hospital save woman with clots blocking blood flow to lungs

Long-term vision is to provide certificates within a stipulated timeframe: Sengottaiyan

Minister says his department will implement a new practice of appointing officials in a three-tier system to speed up the process of providing ce

TVK MLA booked for assaultingjournalist in Sholinghur

T.N. government to launch health insurance for the elderly

Another key announcement is the planned replacement of the 87-year-old Tamil Nadu Public Health Act, 1939, with a modern, comprehensive Act to ad

School bus hits container trailer near Ponneri; students suffer minor injuries

On dignity in political discourse

Intense display of fandom and unquestioning loyalty towards individual leaders have cordoned the ability to enter into meaningful dialogue

Trapped constable fired AK-47 during NEET protest: Bihar Police to Supreme Court

Bihar Police agreed that an AK-47 was a platoon-level weapon used in special operations but said that excessive force was not used, and the crowd

Retired government doctor from Coimbatore duped of 98 lakh in digital arrest scam

Karnataka: Resolution passed against purification ritual

Amuthan murder: police arrest one more final year student

Our defence didnt do well, admits Fulton

SCoR GM reviews pilot AI system at Visakhapatnam Railway Station

BJP Leaders Commit to Uphold Trust After New Responsibilities

Jaipur, August 18: After receiving new roles in the BJPs leadership team, National General Secretary Gajendra Patel, National Secretary Sangeeta

The proud Assamese from other States

While others can identify as Assamese speakers, Bengali-origin Muslims were the first

Trump says US not seeking to extend interim peace deal with Iran as 60-day deadline passes

Trump says US not seeking to extend interim peace deal with Iran as day deadline passes

SIT Submits Final Report on Ayodhya Temple Offerings Theft Case

Lucknow, August 18: The Home Department of Uttar Pradesh has submitted the final report of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the Shri Ram J

Prithviraj Chavan alleges over 56,000 duplicate voters in Maharashtra

The former Maharashtra CM noted that despite a higher vote share in the 2024 Assembly polls compared to 2019, he lost the election and claimed th

Prithviraj Chavan alleges over 56,000 duplicate voters in Maharashtra

The former Maharashtra CM noted that despite a higher vote share in the 2024 Assembly polls compared to 2019, he lost the election and claimed th

Citizen-led food safety watch teams will be formed at at taluk level in Karnataka, says Health Minister

The Karnataka government also launched a QR code-based complaint management system for citizens to report drug and food safety violations

Citizen-led food safety watch teams will be formed at at taluk level in Karnataka, says Health Minister

The Karnataka government also launched a QR code-based complaint management system for citizens to report drug and food safety violations

Aakar Patel | Without Freedom, Does The Word Independence Really Mean Much?

Reporters Without Borders is based in Paris and produces an annual World Press Freedom Index. India is ranked 157th in the world and the reasons

Insolvency professionals need to be wary of IBC abuse indicators: IBBI

Insolvency professionals are now required to watch for at least nine indicators to prevent abuse of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Thi

RTC Buses, Metro Rail, Autos, Cabs On MeeTicket App

TGSRTC has revamped its MeeTicket app to offer integrated booking for RTC buses, Metro Rail, autorickshaws and cabs on a single platform.

In 4000 BCE, a lake Mega Chad larger than all five Great Lakes covered roughly 360,000 sq km of what is now the Sahara. 6,000 years later, only a tiny fraction, well under 1%, of that ancient lake remains

Thousands of years ago, a vast lake covered an enormous area of what is now the southern Sahara. Known as Palaeolake Mega-Chad, the ancient lake

Bangladeshs Tarique Rahman Government Feels Threatened by Sheikh Hasinas Return Announcement

New Delhi, August 18: Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, has stated that Prime Minister Tarique Rahmans government is ap

Government steps up push to fill backlog vacancies for Scheduled Castes, Tribes

Central ministries must form reservation committees to fill vacancies. Officers will identify and fill backlog positions for SC and ST candidates

Telangana: Concerns Over One Way Plan Around KBR Park

The Hyderabad Traffic Police map gives motorists 13 exits around a five kilometre circuit but does not set out a comparable pedestrian network: R

Godavari Delta Modernisation Gathers Pace, Says Ramanaidu

Replying in the Assembly, he said 14 crore had been spent on LiDAR surveys and the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the moderni

Cong, ABVP Train Guns on NTA Over UGC-Net Retest

Rahul Gandhi, student groups target NTA over question-paper errors and exam lapses

Facing the No. 1 challenge

Police Bust Sex Racket in Jagatsinghpur

In a swift afternoon operation on 17 August, Jagatsinghpur Sadar police raided a rented house in the Purohitpur area that was allegedly being use

Property Mutation to Become Automatic After Registration in AP

At present, buyers have to undergo a separate mutation process with municipal authorities after registering a property.

Skymet cuts 2026 monsoon forecast, sees 70% chance of drought

Skymet revised its 2026 monsoon forecast to 85% of LPA. This downgrade reflects escalating concerns over El Nino's erratic weather patterns. Coun

Four-Day AP Assembly Session Schedule Finalised; Group-I Recruitment Row on Aug 19

The BAC resolved that the Group-I issue would be discussed comprehensively without restricting the debate to a fixed time.

Telangana: 4 Held For Crypto Fraud In Chandrayangutta

The investigation further revealed the accused were involved in four similar offences, and were produced before the court for judicial remand: Re

Army recruitment rally in Vizag from Sept. 3-20

Army recruitment rally in Vizag from Sept. 3-20

Iran gives US 'few weeks' to honour ceasefire terms, threatens action over Hormuz

Iran gives US 'few weeks' to honour ceasefire terms, threatens action over Hormuz

Actress Antara Banerjee Expresses Outrage Over Misuse of Her Photo in FIR Report

Mumbai, August 18: Actress Antara Banerjee has expressed her anger after her photo was allegedly used by several media outlets in connection with

US finalises rule for some felons to seek gun rights restoration

US finalises rule for some felons to seek gun rights restoration

Jeff Bezos ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who sold half of her Amazon stake, helped erase $40 billion in medical debt with $100 million in donations

MacKenzie Scott's remarkable contributions have enabled Undue Medical Debt to eliminate billions in medical debt. This nonprofit efficiently purc

In a first, Manipur soldier gets Shaurya Chakra for foiling drone attack

An army soldier received a gallantry medal for his actions against insurgents. Naib Subedar Shankar Ram was injured while returning fire and spot

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Trouble At Bombay House? Tata Titans Locked In Tussle

The twist is the ownership structure of the holding company: Tata Sons. Two Tata Trusts control two-thirds of its equity. The Shapoorji Pallonji

Congress PAC Meeting in Adilabad Witnesses Ruckus

The meeting witnessed heated arguments between party leaders, leading to a ruckus.

5 Birth dates could finally reach a long-awaited goal as Saturn shifts on August 20, 2026

Saturn's upcoming celestial shift encourages revisiting stalled ambitions. Specific birth dates may find renewed focus on long-delayed personal g

Jharkhand Exams Canceled: Political Fallout and Calls for CBI Investigation Intensify

Ranchi, August 18: The decision to cancel the JSSC-CGL and TDP exams in Jharkhand has sparked a wave of political statements. BJP leaders are cal

Vizag to host BRICS Sports Ministers Meeting on August 22, 23

Swaminarayan Gurukul Campus To Come Up In Amaravati

The AP capital region development authority, on behalf of the state government, registered 4.235 acres at Nekkallu in favour of the Shri Swaminar

Tamil Nadu: 2 Youth Hacked To Death Over Choice Of Songs At Temple Fest Concert

Ponniamman temple is located in Padunelli village in Kanchipuram district, where a festival was celebrated on Sunday at the end of Tamil month of

DA latest Updates: Increase in DA of these government employees, increase by 2%

DA latest Updates: Government employees of Sikkim were waiting for DA of January 2026 for a long time. Finally it has been announced. Chief Minis

CM Naidu Warns of Severe El Nino Impact, Calls for Prudent Water Use

Naidu said Krishna basin supplies depended on reservoirs in Karnataka and Maharashtra being filled first, affecting Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar

Indian Squash Sees Growth as Efforts to Build More Courts Intensify

New Delhi, August 18: Squash in India is rapidly progressing. Recently, Anahat Singh claimed the title at the World Junior Squash Championship at

Mahipal Singh-Owned 8990 Luxury Car Club Creates History, Sets World Record with 250 Luxury Cars Bearing '8990' Registration Number

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 17: The 8990 Luxury Car Club Foundation, led by its Founder Mahipal Singh, has created history by bringin

Progress in Squash: Efforts to Build More Courts Across Districts, Says Raghuram Ayyar

New Delhi, August 17: The sport of squash is rapidly advancing in India. Recently, Anahat Singh made headlines by winning the World Junior Squash

Seethakka Launches Public Grievance Cell at Mandal Level

New system aims to resolve public complaints locally and reduce repeated office visits

Banana peel gardening hack: Stop burying banana peels in soil; try these 3 methods instead

Burying fresh banana peels directly in soil is not recommended for gardens. Microorganisms need time to break down peels, delaying nutrient relea

U.S. to Lease Two MQ-9B Drones to India, Defense Ministry Welcomes Decision

New Delhi, August 17: The United States has decided to lease two MQ-9B SeaGuardian systems to India. The U.S. Embassy announced this on Monday, e

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Every citizen has a stake in the nation: Aadhav Arjuna echoes Singapore PM

Every citizen has a stake in the nation Aadhav Arjuna echoes Singapore PM

Auto, Taxi Drivers Union Holds Dharna Ahead of the Indefinite Strike From Aug. 23

All India general secretary of the Bharatiya Private Transport Mazdoor Mahasangh Ravi Shankar Alluri said, The protest is against the governments

'Democrat party is kind of a rudderless ship': Mike Johnson destroys Dems in brutal midterm warning

TVK MLA booked for detaining, assaultingjournalist in Sholinghur

Tamil Nadu: Disaster Warning System To Be Modernised, Land Acquisition For Roads To Be Easier

With the support of the equipment, hydro-meteorological and geological monitoring would be strengthened: Revenue minister K.A. Sengottaiyan

CISF chief reviews security measures at Vizag Steel Plant, Port

251 Lok Sabha, 75 Rajya Sabha MPs face criminal cases, affidavit tells Supreme Court

Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha MPs face criminal cases affidavit tells Supreme Court

DC Edit | As NTA Stumbles Again, Time For A Total Overhaul

Post-graduate students across the country take the UGC-NET examination with the hope that it could open to them the world of academia. An enormou

Supreme Court directs Allahabad High Court to defer case over Rahul Gandhi's assets

The Supreme Court has directed the Allahabad High Court to defer proceedings concerning Rahul Gandhi. A BJP worker had filed a plea alleging disp

Ram Temple donation row: SIT submits final report, UP govt sends it to trust

Ram Temple donation row SIT submits final report UP govt sends it to trust

Indian Navy adds two more SeaGuardian drones in 1,943 crore lease deal

India's defence ministry has leased two more MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones from General Atomics. These advanced drones will significantly boost the In

Gig Workers Warn of Losses From KBR Detours

Gig workers said the loss could accumulate because they cross the corridor repeatedly

Mizo Womens Organization Plays Key Role in Implementing Marriage and Inheritance Laws: CM Lalduhoma

Aizawl, August 17: The Chief Minister of Mizoram, Lalduhoma, stated on Monday that the influential womens organization, Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm

Two Banda hostel students die after eating momos

Two Banda hostel students die after eating momos

Europes youngest self-made billionaire: James Dacombe dropped out of high school at 17 to build his startup and now his wealth has crossed the $1 billion mark at 25

At just 25, James Dacombe has catapulted himself into billionaire territory with his AI chip enterprise, Olix, which he founded a mere two years

Singing Tamil Thai Vazhthu third is not an insult, says Vice-President

Addressing the graduands at the 11th Convocation of Central University of Tamil Nadu at Neelakudi near Tiruvarur, he calls upon them to keep the

IIM Jammu at Ten: From Regional Aspiration to Global Engagement

Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal Chairperson, nandam The Centre for Happiness, IIM Jammu Some institutions inherit their distinction from history; other

Transgender I-cards issued before 2026 amendment to stay valid: Centre to Supreme Court

The government assured the Supreme Court that transgender identity cards issued before the 2026 amendment will remain valid. This assurance came

CSIR-IICT, ReSL Pact for Sustainability

CSIR-IICT Director Dr D. Srinivas Reddy said scientific research creates its greatest impact when translated into technologies that address real-

India Post offers international Rakhi delivery service

Telangana CM Proposes Incentives for Doctors Working Extra Hours in Government Hospitals

Hyderabad, August 17: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced on Monday that the government will offer incentives to super-specialty

US TV Anchor Caught On Video Calling Colleague A 'Bi**ch' In Heated Newsroom Clash

The footage appears to show a disagreement developing over scripts and the workflow surrounding the recording.

NC Flag: Time to Change with the Changing Times

Former MLC G.L Raina Symbols matter in politics. They create emotional associations, strengthen group identity and make abstract ideas such as fr

Big Win For Protesters: Jharkhand Govt Cancels JSSC-CGL And All TDPL-Conducted Recruitment Exams

After 24 days of protests, the Jharkhand government has cancelled JSSC-CGL and ordered a wider probe into recruitment exam irregularities.

Woman Murdered Near Vellampalli; Special Teams Formed

A 43-year-old woman was allegedly murdered near Vellampalli in Prakasam district, prompting police to form special teams to investigate the case.