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Tech-savvy Anubhava Mantapa expected to open in May 2027 in Basavakalyan

The six-floor monument is designed to showcase Sharana philosophy through immersive technology

10 Aug 2026 4:59 pm
Rupee falls 11 paise to close at 95.28 against U.S. dollar on firm crude oil prices

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.18 and traded in a narrow range of 95.18-95.31 during the day

10 Aug 2026 4:57 pm
Ukrainian drone attack on Russian city of Nizhnekamsk kills 13, authorities say

Officials didn't say what the drones targeted, but the city is an important oil refining hub, home to two refineries and a petrochemical plant

10 Aug 2026 4:53 pm
Federation urges TVK-led government to drop move to merge TNCSC with Cooperatives Dept.

The newly floated Federation of All TNCSC Workers Unions passes various resolutions listing its demands, including wage revision, regularisation of employees at DPCs, and drop move to transfer control of rice mills to dept.

10 Aug 2026 4:38 pm
Tamil Nadu Forest Department steps up efforts to identify carnivore that attacked and killed man in Gudalur

The Forest Department said that eight camera traps had been placed around the site of the attack to identify the animal

10 Aug 2026 4:33 pm
Kerala government to launch coconut rejuvenation project to boost productivity, says Agriculture Minister

To address low productivity, high-yielding coconut seedlings will be distributed to farmers, says the Minister

10 Aug 2026 4:32 pm
Calcutta High Court tells police to give former TMC MLA Asit Majumder list of pending cases, if any

Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya directed the Commissioner of Chandannagar Police Commissionerate to provide him a list of criminal prosecutions, if any, pending against him

10 Aug 2026 4:27 pm
Kerala UDF govts 100-Day Action Plan faces scrutiny as only 13 of 602 projects are completed with 60 days remaining

The V.D. Satheesan government had announced 602 projects across 50 departments under the banner 100-Day Action Plan for a New Kerala, to be completed during the 100-day period from July 1 to October 9

10 Aug 2026 4:18 pm
Gurugram penthouse fetches 271 crore at 2.6 lakh per sq. ft.

Entrepreneur Manav Sardana purchases 10,500 sq. ft. property at DLFs The Dahlias, making it among Indias most expensive deals.

10 Aug 2026 4:08 pm
Collectorate staffs death and doctors illness take a political turn in Kerala after Pinarayi Vijayans social media post

Kerala Leader of the Oppositions Facebook post links the two incidents to alleged harassment of government employees by UDF

10 Aug 2026 4:05 pm
Trade union leaders arrested at jail bharo protest in Visakhapatnam

The protesters, marching from the CITU office at Ellammathota towards the Collectorate, were stopped at Jagadamba Junction and taken to the Two Town and Four Town police stations, the organisers said

10 Aug 2026 4:01 pm
Kerala to implement comprehensive sea rescue system: Chief Minister Satheesan

Mechanism will ensure the safety of fishermen venturing into the sea, says CM; he gives assurance after visiting the residence of Gautam Krishnan, a 26-year-old fisher missing at sea since July 31

10 Aug 2026 3:57 pm
Watch: Protestors refuse to step back; Police resort to lathicharge

Protesters refuse to step back as police resort to lathicharge and water cannons during the march towards the Jharkhand Assembly.

10 Aug 2026 3:48 pm
Watch: Ranchi: Protester says We wont give up as police use water cannons to disperse crowds

A protester says, We wont give up, as police use water cannons to disperse crowds protesting exam irregularities in Jharkhand.

10 Aug 2026 3:44 pm
Russias share in Indias oil imports jump to all-time high of 48% despite 100% tariffs threat from U.S.

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that will see tariffs of up to 100% being levied on top 5 countries importing Russian oil and gas; the Bill now awaits passage in the House of Representatives

10 Aug 2026 3:44 pm
Students march towards Jharkhand Assembly, breaching barricades one at a time | Ground Report

Thousands of students and job aspirants are marching towards the Jharkhand Assembly in Ranchi, demanding a CBI investigation into alleged paper leaks and exam irregularities.

10 Aug 2026 3:43 pm
Watch: Devendra Nath Mahto joins Vidhan Sabha Gherao protests

Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha leader Devendra Nath Mahto joins the protest after a nine-day hunger strike over alleged exam irregularities, despite losing 10.5 kg.

10 Aug 2026 3:41 pm
Rahul Gandhi says Shah must answer for student protest violence | Gandhis column for The Hindu

In an opinion piece for The Hindu, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has questioned Home Minister Amit Shahs role in the alleged police violence against students during the July 20 protests at Jantar Mantar. Gandhi argued that Shah was either aware of the crackdown or failed to prevent it, and demanded his resignation.

10 Aug 2026 3:40 pm
Watch: China slams Indias move of formally naming 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh

China has criticised Indias move to formally name 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, warning that it could complicate efforts to resolve the border issue and affect improving bilateral ties.

10 Aug 2026 3:36 pm
Woman farmer breaks down as over 100 trees felled for power tower in Kallakurichi

The farmer, Selvi, along with her son Balamurugan, a dentist, had maintained a diverse and naturally cultivated farm of over 100 trees, including mango, teak, mahogany, and papaya

10 Aug 2026 3:36 pm
Shifting sands: On the Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Trkiye Joint Defence Agreement | The Hindu Editorial

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Trkiye will struggle to create credible deterrent

10 Aug 2026 3:36 pm
Parliamentary panel flags critical gaps in Keralas disaster management framework

Despite Keralas vulnerability to multiple hazards, including floods, landslides, coastal erosion, lightning and cyclonic events, committee finds that gaps persist in last-mile dissemination of early warnings in landslide-prone and remote areas

10 Aug 2026 3:35 pm
Tamil Nadu announces record incentives for farmers

The Tamil Nadu government has announced higher incentives for paddy and sugarcane farmers. Fine-grade paddy will be purchased at 2,750 per quintal and common-grade paddy at 2,600 per quintal, while sugarcane farmers will receive 4,000 per tonne.

10 Aug 2026 3:33 pm
Watch: TN assembly passes resolution on Tamil Thai Vazhthu

The Tamil Nadu Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution making Tamil Thai Vazhthu mandatory as the first song at programmes held in educational institutions, government offices and other public institutions. The resolution comes after the Union Home Ministry directed the State to render Vande Mataram at the beginning of State functions. It also traces the history of Tamil Thai Vazhthu and its recognition as Tamil Nadus State song.

10 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
Hail Mary: First look of Kunchacko Bobans next out

The film, directed by debutante Vishnu Revikumar and produced by Martin Prakkat, is based on a novel written by GR Indugopan

10 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
SOLIZE PARTNERS and Dassault Systmes Form Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

SOLIZE PARTNERS and Dassault Systmes Form Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

10 Aug 2026 3:30 pm
Exicom Opens FY27 with Order Wins Across Both Businesses as Revenue Grows Sharply Year on Year

Exicom Opens FY27 with Order Wins Across Both Businesses as Revenue Grows Sharply Year on Year

10 Aug 2026 3:30 pm
Case against nine youths over bike stunts on road in Sri Sathya Sai district

The youths gathered at Indukuru village for a cake-cutting and then performed dangerous stunts, causing inconvenience to residents, SP S. Satish Kumar said

10 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
CITU organises Jail Bharo Andolan in Kerala against Union governments policies

Protest is in response to a nationwide call issued by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Central Trade Unions against the 'anti-worker and anti-farmer policies of the Union government

10 Aug 2026 3:22 pm
Jharkhand CID arrests ex-JPSC chairperson over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams

The arrest comes a day after all three JPSC members resigned amid massive protests by aspirants over alleged irregularities in recruitment tests conducted by the agency

10 Aug 2026 3:20 pm
Allocate local body seats to BCs in proportion to population, says association

Muddada Madhu said the issue had been raised with N. Chandrababu Naidu, who assured justice for the most backward communities in seat allocation, and that BC Commission chief Rajiv Ranjan Mishra had taken note of MBC issues

10 Aug 2026 3:20 pm
Man claiming to be an undercover agent of NSA Ajit Doval arrested in Bihar

During the raids, police recovered two luxury cars, including a driverless Tesla displaying the Government of India signboards. The police also recovered 31 litres of foreign liquor of 29 brands

10 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
At least seven dead, including two children, in Madhya Pradesh flood

The police reported that the incident occurred when a van attempted to cross a water-covered bridge near a bypass in Padana village, Sarangpur tehsil

10 Aug 2026 3:04 pm
Indias first temple for Mahatma Gandhi readies for Independence Day

The Gandhi Mandiram-Freedom Fighters Smruthi Vanam came up on 50 cents of an old park allotted by the Municipal Corporation on January 30, 2022; hundreds of students will take part in the Independence Day programme

10 Aug 2026 2:59 pm
Air India PhuketDelhi flight: Cascade of tech failures preceded 300-ft plunge, not turbulence, sources say

Nine technical snags in a minute, including an autopilot disconnect, hydraulic failures and faults affecting the systems that control the aircrafts nose-up and nose-down movement; Air India writes to Airbus

10 Aug 2026 2:57 pm
What is emotional regulation? A child psychologist explains

Emotional regulation strategies can include breathing or mindfulness techniques that help calm the bodys nervous system and turn down the intensity of emotions

10 Aug 2026 2:49 pm
10 Aug 2026 2:49 pm
Fire at Saudi factory kills 16 Bangladeshi migrant workers

Bangladeshs Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation, while officials from the Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh are working with Saudi authorities to complete the repatriation formalities

10 Aug 2026 2:45 pm
Despite hunger strike, JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahato joins march to Jharkhand Assembly

Student protester Devendra Nath Mahato, who is on hunger strike, joined the march during the Jharkhand protest.

10 Aug 2026 2:40 pm
Values-Based Leadership Takes Centre Stage at Viraj Profiles with Inspiring Address by BK Shivani Behn

Values-Based Leadership Takes Centre Stage at Viraj Profiles with Inspiring Address by BK Shivani Behn

10 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
XCMG's Electric Mining Push Featured in The Australian Financial Review

XCMG's Electric Mining Push Featured in The Australian Financial Review

10 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
John Mathias family takes exception to remarks on missing fishermen, demands overhaul of rescue system during Kerala Ministers visit

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and Fisheries Minister V.E. Abdul Gafoor visit houses of missing fishermen John Mathias and Shijin in Thiruvananthapuram

10 Aug 2026 2:21 pm
Supreme Court asks Centre, Assam to file replies on pleas for issuance of NRC ID cards

Over 3.11 crore names in the NRC list have not received their national identity cards while around 19 lakh were excluded from the register

10 Aug 2026 2:21 pm