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Two transgender persons held for beating man to death in Kakinada

BJP, not Opposition, responsible for disruptions in Parliament: Raichur MP

Allegations of illegal sand mining against E.V. Velu will be probed, says the Tiruvannamalai Collector

VandanaGargs reaction came after an NGO lodged a complaint with the DVAC, alleging that a large quantity of sand from the dry lake bed was illega

200-metre Tiranga Yatra taken out in procession in Dharwad

President Droupadi Murmus address to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day

Full text of English version of the Presidents address

T.N. Governor Arlekar extends Independence Day greetings

He calls upon everyone, particularly youth, to work with determination towards creating a better, stronger, and more prosperous India for future

NMDC Q1 net up marginally to 2,007 cr

The momentum is firmly underway towards achieving our target of 60 million tonnes of production in the current financial year and scaling up to 1

Vocalist Ramakrishnan Murthy enthrals audience at music festival

Edamalakkudy residents carry another patient on bamboo stretcher

Lack of bridges and roads continues to hamper emergency healthcare in tribal settlements

Defence projects worth over 8.75 trn approved in last 1 yr: Rajnath Singh

Military projects worth over Rs 8.75 lakh crore have been approved in the last one year as the government is committed to modernise the armed for

Pew survey: What US, UK and others think about India at 80

India's standing on the global stage reveals a mixed bag of perceptions among nations, with only 45% viewing it favorably. While Pakistan's outlo

Kerala Education Minister, V-Cs, condemn SFI protest against SSUS V-C; student organisation rejects allegations

Minister Roji M. John condemns protest by SFI at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit as the student organisation rejects reports that it st

Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce Forge Strategic Alliance to Power India

In a landmark move set to reshape Indias defence manufacturing landscape, Reliance Industries Limited and British engineering giant Rolls-Royce o

Highway turning dangerous for speeding vehicles at dead of night

Presidents Medal for Meritorious Service award to CPI

Naveen seeks special Assembly session over MMDR Bill, flags revenue risk

Naveen Patnaik has sought an all-party meeting and a special Assembly session, warning that the MMDR amendment could weaken Odisha's fiscal auton

Investment frauds account for 60% of cybercrime losses in Telangana: TGCSB

Investment frauds account for 60% of cybercrime losses in Telangana: TGCSB

Government stresses strong India-Italy ties, calls for respectful remarks over Congress' 'Meloni' jibe

On Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit's remarks while sharing the stage with Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India

Watch: Karur Stampede: Supreme Court stay on govt. jobs for victims families| Above the Fold| 14.08.2026

The Supreme Court has stayed the Madras High Courts order on government jobs for Karur stampede victims families. Also in focus: the Chamoli tunn

Watch: Karur Stampede: Supreme Court stay on govt. jobs for victims families| Above the Fold| 14.08.2026

The Supreme Court has stayed the Madras High Courts order on government jobs for Karur stampede victims families. Also in focus: the Chamoli tunn

SCCL CMD inaugurates rooftop solar plants at Corporate Area in Kothagudem

RGUKT Students organise Har Ghar Tiranga rally

RGUKT Students organise Har Ghar Tiranga rally

Grant of licence for Neyveli airport is subject to clearance of regulatory and security requirements, says Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation

Grant of licence for Neyveli airport is subject to clearance of regulatory and security requirements, says Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation

Telangana CM to unveil statues of Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi in Sangareddy, address public meeting

Telangana CM to unveil statues of Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi in Sangareddy, address public meeting

Congress Criticizes Central Government Over Mining Bill, Claims Threat to Democracy

Ranchi, August 14: The Congress party has rallied against the central government regarding the Mining Bill, supporting Chief Minister Hemant Sore

Dalit farmer killed over goat grazing in Bidar

Action plan on cards to avert traffic snarls in Keralas Kozhikode during Onam

Entry of solo-driven cars to Kozhikode city likely to be restricted as part of crowd control measures

Action plan on cards to avert traffic snarls in Keralas Kozhikode during Onam

Entry of solo-driven cars to Kozhikode city likely to be restricted as part of crowd control measures

Traffic restrictions in place for Independence Day in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place from 6 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, August 15, owing to the Independence Day flag-hoi

Disability should be the criteria and not income

Puravankara posts 29 crore profit in Q1FY27 as revenue jumps nearly 62%

Puravankara's revenue from operations rose 61.84 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 848.72 crore, while its Ebitda margin expanded to 25 per cent from 15 per c

The Hindu photographers win top honours in district photography competition

7 dead, 3 missing as surge of water, debris enters under-construction hydro tunnel in Uttarakhand

Continuous rains hinder rescue efforts, with three workers still trapped; 12 injured workers, including two critically hurt; poor safety regime r

Letters to the Editor dated August 14, 2026

Watch retailer Just in Time looks to double down on retail footprint expansion, eyes 1000 cr revenue-mark

This expansion comes as consumer spending on watches remains robust, with the company reporting annual revenue growth of 35-38%, outpacing indust

Weekly Horoscope August 17-23: Virgo Season brings a strong message for all zodiac signs, heres who is on spotlight

For all 12 Zodiac Signs, the message is simple: dream big, but make a plan. The second half of August rewards patience, consistency and the willi

Ayush Badoni shares Virat Kohli's advice to him, says ready for any role to play for India

Ayush Badoni is currently in Indias scheme of things as far as ODI cricket is concerned. The Delhi all-rounder received a call-up for the ODI ser

In 1974, Vietnam veteran moved to Alaska; 14 years later he made US history

Vigilance to be intensified for curbing illegal mining in Ballari, says Deputy Commissioner

Surveillance should cover not only mining lease areas but also the movement of ore entering and leaving the district

Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: Nation Recalls Millions Uprooted In 1947 And Survivors Who Rebuilt Lives

India observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day by remembering those displaced and killed in 1947 and the survivors who rebuilt their lives.

NALSAR alumni condemn BCI letters

Letters, issued on August 13, reflected a lack of empathy towards students, disregarding fundamental right to free speech and arbitrary and high-

Captain Gill Faces Challenge to Maintain Strong Record Against Sri Lanka

New Delhi, August 14: The two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka is set to begin on Saturday, August 15. The first Test will take plac

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TNPCB yet to submit action-taken report on contaminated site in Tiruppur

Robust accretion to FCNR-B deposits: RBI decides to pull the plug on concessional swap facility

The concessional swap facility will now be available only for FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 years maturity mobilised till August 31, against the earlie

Something is thawing beneath Alaska and the price tag could be $43 trillion

Alaska's tundra holds immense frozen carbon stores which are thawing. This thaw releases greenhouse gases, potentially causing significant global

SRTT ban may delay Tata selection committee formation

As per the Articles of Association of Tata Sons, both Sir Dorab Tata Trust (SDTT) and SRTT have to jointly nominate three members to the five-mem

The Mandalorian and Grogu OTT release date revealed: When and where to watch the Star Wars movie starring Pedro Pascal

Exciting news for Star Wars fans! The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is coming to OTTs. After its theatrical release in May the film has made $344.8

Police deploy water cannons on DYFI march to CMs MLA office in North Paravur

DYFI workers were demanding CMs resignation over the alleged links of Youth Congress activists arrested on synthetic drug peddling charges with t

ULBs introduce Aadhaar-based authentication for accessing citizen services

It is purely voluntary and is aimed at making civic service delivery faster, simpler and more secure, says the government

Presidents Medal for Rajahmundry Central Prison Superintendent

Bombay HC grants interim protection to former TISS student accused of shouting slogans supporting Umar Khalid

The Bombay High Court granted interim protection from arrest to a former TISS student. Kamakhya Prasad Das sought anticipatory bail after his ple

Telangana to deposit Rs 2,400 cr fee reimbursement in advance

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced that the state government would deposit Rs 2,400 crore towards fee reimbursemen

Luigi Mangione says he will plead guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case

Luigi Mangione plans to plead guilty in the federal case concerning Brian Thompson's death. This plea could avert a federal trial and potentially

Opposition Blamed for Disruption in Parliament Session: Sanjay Nirupam

Mumbai, August 14: Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Nirupam has held the opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accountable for the alleged dis

345 encroachments removed in Cyberabad on August 14 as part of Walk Free drive

CAG finds 89% of audited railway stations deficient in basic amenities

Of 512 stations audited, 458 stations were deficient in one or more minimum essential amenities, including fans, water coolers, drinking water ta

Minor boy arrested for womans murder in Coimbatore

Railway as the Backbone of Economic and Social Progress, Says Chief Secretary

Lucknow, August 14: Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary S.P. Goyal emphasized that the railway system is a crucial foundation for the countrys economic

Health insurance reforms must go beyond rates to address the cost of care: Industry experts

Standardising costs across private and government hospitals could help keep expenditure on tertiary and super-speciality care within manageable l

Watch: India caught in Trumps tariff crosshairs?

The Trump administration has flagged more than 40 countries, including India, as potential risks for helping China evade U.S. tariffs by routing

Rahul Gandhi gets privilege notice over remarks against Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi gets privilege notice over remarks against Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Telangana delegation to visit Philippines to study migration and labour policies

Despite the conflict in West Asia, opportunities for skilled workers available

Coimbatore Corporation removes Junior Assistant following HC order setting aside 54 appointments

Thanjavur West Police Inspector moved to Reserve List

T.N. Minister for Housing inaugurates completed development projects in Cuddalore

Pune's iconic Camp Burger King sealed as Maharashtra FDA widens food safety drive

Punes iconic Camp Burger King sealed as Maharashtra FDA widens food safety drive

Karnataka High Court flags growing expired food menace, calls for constant vigil

Customers trust is the very foundation for food industry, the Court said

Exclusive: Dia Mirza opens up about her German father, Indian roots and on 25 years in Bollywood

Following Farah Khan's vlog, which sparked curiosity about her German connection and family history, Bollywood actor Dia Mirza opened up about he

Students Protest in Ranchi, Set Effigies of Ministers on Fire Ahead of Independence Day March

Ranchi, August 14: Students in Jharkhand, who have been protesting for 21 days against irregularities in competitive exams, held a demonstration

Kerala University to introduce double-valuation system for LLB examinations

Decision comes against the backdrop of complaints from students about significant variations in marks during revaluation and demands for greater

What the job hunt looks like in an AI-first world

Explore how AI-powered screening and automated interviews are reshaping hiring in tech hubs like Bengaluru shifting the focus from polished rsums

SNDP microfinance scam: Kerala HC directs govt. to consider sanction to prosecute Vellappally

Four held for illegal mini gas cylinder manufacturing network

Police tighten security in Coimbatore for Independence Day celebrations

Minister Bharath pays tribute to Uyyalawada

Cockroach row: CJI Kant says remarks misused with malicious intent to mislead youth

New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed concern over the circulation of clips of court proceedings on social media wi

States turn to solar subsidies to offset losses from subsidised power

The approach primarily entails that states additional subsidy on subsidising power is streamed as capital expenditure for financing rooftop solar

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumars optics of outreach to Opposition

Assam Chief Minister Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Mental State After Election Losses

Guwahati, August 14: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday. He claimed that

Farm owner booked for delayed registration, concealing death of exotic animal in Erode

Verification also reveals that seven African serval cats at the farm has not been registered; one had been purchased from Hyderabad and three fro

Odisha Braces for More Rain as Depression Weakens

A low-pressure system currently active over Jharkhand and the Gangetic West Bengal region is set to keep Odisha wet for the coming days. The syst

Watch: Mecca defence pact: A new security order in West Asia? | Worldview

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Agreement, a trilateral defence pact promising collective deterrence against aggression.