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Did Press Note 3 relaxations help attract more FDI? | Explained

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has said that a total of 29 FDI projects worth 4,895.65 crore had been reported to it under its revised framework up to August 10, 2026

22 Aug 2026 11:57 am
ABVP, NSUI students clash in Pune ahead of Rahul Gandhis Chhatron ki Goonj event

Pune Police has registered a complaint against NSUI students

22 Aug 2026 11:57 am
Toxic: Time for Yash, the actor, to take centre stage

With Toxic, can Yash push beyond the familiar swagger and tap into a more nuanced, layered side of his craft?

22 Aug 2026 11:54 am
How assignments can be converted into a socio-economic asset

Two educators propose a new assessment framework to help learners turn academic tasks into revenue-generating tools anchored in human insight

22 Aug 2026 11:54 am
7 Dogs movie review: Hollywood blood, missing soul

Sanjay Dutt chews the scenery, and Salman Khan counts his chickens as this Arabic action spectacle loses its vision in translation

22 Aug 2026 11:51 am
When the floodgate must open in Keralam

Keralam already generates substantial rainfall, reservoir, river and ocean data; the next technological challenge is to connect that information into a single, actionable picture, from catchment to sea

22 Aug 2026 11:50 am
Kerala driving test wait stretches beyond 2 months despite MVD directive

The delay in implementing the new directive is reportedly one of the main reasons for the continuing backlog

22 Aug 2026 11:31 am
Nitin Nabin holds first meeting with BJPs new national team

The BJP announced a new national team under Nabin earlier this week. It comprises 65 office-bearers, with 51 new faces

22 Aug 2026 11:13 am
NHRC issues notice on allegations against Punjab CMs wife for asking for money to suppress a rape case

The NHRC Bench headed by Priyank Kanoongo has directed the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Punjab, to inquire into the matter and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within two weeks.

22 Aug 2026 11:11 am
New studies pursue the perfect blend for coffee and health

A new statement from the American Heart Association says moderate caffeine intake, especially through coffee, may lower the risks of type-2 diabetes, stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation

22 Aug 2026 11:06 am
At least three workers die in steel factory fire in Ramgarh, Jharkhand

At least four people suffered severe burn injuries and three of them died during treatment, the fire spread from a captive power plant in the steel factory, police said

22 Aug 2026 11:05 am
Mutiny movie review: Jason Statham deserved better than this messy thriller

A ludicrous plot, uninspired acting, unimaginative action and a snails pace ensure this thriller is dead on arrival, and there is nothing Jason Statham can do to resurrect it

22 Aug 2026 11:05 am
'Risks weakening worker safeguards': Congress on SC's industry definition judgment

The August 2026 majority judgment is concerning because it injects uncertainty into labour relations at a time when clarity is essential for industrial peace, Jairam Ramesh said

22 Aug 2026 10:58 am
Christos Tzolis shines as Arsenal start title defence with a bang

After ending a 22-year wait for the Premier League title, Arsenal showed why it's favoured to repeat as champion by completely dominating Coventry

22 Aug 2026 10:56 am
Incarcerated must be treated with dignity, humanity: Mirwaiz on Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan

Political differences can never justify denying a prisoner his or her fundamental rights, said the Mirwaiz, while referring to the treatment meted out to former Pakistan PM Khan

22 Aug 2026 10:55 am
Watch: Vallalar in Chennai: The house where he lived and the places where he preached

More than one hundred and fifty years ago, when Chennai was on the cusp of transformation from a cluster of villages into a growing city, it was home to a man whose contribution to spirituality and Tamil literature remains unparalleled. Ramalinga Adigalar, known as Vallalar, lived here with his elder brother, Sabapathy Pillai.

22 Aug 2026 10:52 am
Delhi HC refuses bail to man accused of killing wife, throwing chopped body in septic tank

Justice Girish Kathpalia said while trial delay may be a factor, it cannot be the sole ground for granting bail

22 Aug 2026 10:51 am
Interpol Red Corner Notice issued against 2024 Sambhal violence mastermind Shariq Sata

During investigation into the violence, Sata emerged as the prime conspirator in the case, but he had fled to Dubai using a forged passport

22 Aug 2026 10:42 am
Whats going on in Chennai for Madras Day

Here are the list of events taking place across Chennai as part of the Madras Day celebrations

22 Aug 2026 10:35 am
Akhilesh must apologise to Jats for insulting family of Charan Singh: Mayawati

Mayawati alleged that the Samajwadi Party has remained narrow-minded, marked by caste-based animosity, not only towards rival parties but also towards its allies

22 Aug 2026 10:35 am
Pune tribal students hunger stir continues on ninth day; two hospitalised

The students have also demanded the scrapping of the guideline reserving 70% of hostel vacancies for students from the same district, compensation of 1 crore each for the families of three girls who died of snakebites at a tribal residential school in Gadchiroli

22 Aug 2026 10:34 am
HMT-made tractor, 70s jeep among planters at Srinagar's first-ever 'waste-to-wonder' garden

The lights of the garden are run by solar panels. Its the first garden with zero carbon emissions. All the installations in the garden are donated. We have not purchased any installation, MasoomaBanoo, Director,Floriculture, Kashmir, told The Hindu

22 Aug 2026 10:15 am
Madras city on the move: a compilation

On Madras Day, here is a collection of articles from The Hindu, reminiscing the various modes of public transport that made the city move

22 Aug 2026 10:15 am
PSC exam scam: Governor summons Kerala Public Service Commission Secretary

The PSC is battling a controversy over alleged anomalies in evaluation. An SIT of the Crime Branch is probing the alleged malpractices

22 Aug 2026 10:11 am
Ripples of JU clash reaches Presidency University and Midnapore College

We do not have any problem if the ABVP wants to run their organisation in the campus democratically. However, such hooliganism in the campus is not acceptable. We condemn the incident, said the SFI leader Bitan Islam from Presidency University.

22 Aug 2026 9:59 am
NIA raids two locations in J&K's Anantnag in terror case

The raids were carried out at Bijbehara and Dooru in the south Kashmir district, the officials said.

22 Aug 2026 9:58 am
More than 16,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine arrive in Ebola-hit DRC

The Ervebo vaccine has already been used several times, and in particular on a very large scale during the 2018-2020 outbreak, says Samuel Roger Kamba, the DRC's Minister of Health

22 Aug 2026 9:45 am
Cooking upa challenge for women chefs

Over 70 participants took part in this competition designed to test their culinary knowledge and kitchen skills

22 Aug 2026 9:24 am
iPhone dispute ends in tragedy as Maharashtra boy jumps from cliff, parents die trying to save him

According to District Collector Vinay Gowda, the incident happened over a dispute regarding purchasing a new iPhone

22 Aug 2026 9:23 am
Two workers killed in pharma unit blast near Hyderabad

According to police officials, the incident occurred late on Friday, August 21, night triggering panic among residents due to the explosion.

22 Aug 2026 9:18 am
Cannot live like this, says West Bengal man detained again in illegal immigrants drive

Every time someone asks us where we are from, our fear cannot be described. Once you say West Bengal and ifyourea Muslim, the instantreplyis, Go to Bangladesh.What does it take to prove that we are Indians?, Rafikul Biswasquestioned.

22 Aug 2026 9:07 am
Assam citizens forum calls for scientific solution to flood problem

The CPI(M) organises demand day to seek the national disaster tag for the States annual deluge

22 Aug 2026 8:59 am
Termination of Pune anganwadi worker revoked after outrage

Reshma alias Devyani Pardhi, a tribal Anganwadi worker serving at Numberwadi in Ambegaon taluka in Pune, had made social media reels showing the quality of white dried peas in her video; she had claimed that the peas remained uncooked despite being pressure cooked in the cooker for up to 10 whistles.

22 Aug 2026 8:42 am
At least 13 Tunisians missing after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia, group says

Tunisia was once a major departure point for migrants crossing the Mediterranean, but departures have fallen sharply over the past two years amid a crackdown and tighter maritime controls, backed by European funding and modern border-monitoring equipment, particularly from Italy.

22 Aug 2026 8:22 am
Uttar Pradesh, Japans Yamanashi sign four MoUs; 600-crore fund for MSMEs

The 600-crore Yamanashi fund, the dedicated Yamanashi Desk at Invest UP and regular coordination with JETRO and JICA will help us move faster from dialogue to implementation, says Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath

22 Aug 2026 7:50 am
BJP government in Odisha moves to give grand tribute to VHP leader

The Mohan Majhi Government will develop Swami Laxmanananda Saraswatis village as heritage village

22 Aug 2026 7:38 am
Beyond the walls of Siddhavatam Fort

Once a strategic military outpost and briefly the administrative headquarters of the Cuddapah district, the fort witnessed shifting centres of power. Its history, inscriptions, temples, sculptures, and architectural remains reveal the rich cultural legacy of this centuries-old monument, which is nestled between the Palakonda and Veligonda hill ranges, situated on the left bank of the Penna River.

22 Aug 2026 7:24 am
Indian national arrested in U.S. over multi-million-dollar fraud targeting elderly

Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami, 21, a Gujarat native who lived in Jersey City, New Jersey, was detained in Canada while attempting to flee to Qatar.

22 Aug 2026 7:23 am
Australia vs Bangladesh Day 1: Starc takes five wickets in first four overs

The left-armer removed both Bangladesh openers, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and wicketkeeper Litton Das, for ducks to leave Bangladesh at 12 for five.

22 Aug 2026 7:18 am
Ahead of MHA-Ladakh talks in September, Centres outreach sees withdrawal of cases against Leh protestors

Ladakhs key civil society groups, including Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), earlier this week submitted a list of non-negotiable demands to the administration and insisted on the withdrawal of pending cases against locals, who were arrested after the September 2025 violence in Leh.

22 Aug 2026 7:14 am
Uttar Pradesh holds dairy conclaves to boost rural economy, womens empowerment

Dhanalakshmi K., Dairy Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh, said that members of milk unions, milk-producing farmers, and self-help groups are encouraged to take help from welfare measures.

22 Aug 2026 6:56 am
U.P. Gen Alpha protests: Opposition demands education reforms, calls checklist eyewash

Congress called the move of the checklist a ploy to divert attention from issues of school closures and below-standard teaching caused by policy failure.

22 Aug 2026 6:40 am
FIFA slaps Argentina with fines, bans over World Cup final

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee also fined Paredes $90,000 for sparking a post-match brawl after Spains 1-0 victory in extra time on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

22 Aug 2026 6:39 am
Ukraine says 'cynical' Russian strike on shopping centre killed 16

Videos on social media of the Kryvyi Rig incident showed rescuers rushing to help the wounded on the street outside, as smoke poured out of the building

22 Aug 2026 6:24 am
A dry spell along the Cauvery

A weak monsoon has left farmers on both sides of the Cauvery struggling with dwindling water supplies. In Karnataka, farmers are worried about irrigation even as the State faces pressure to release water to Tamil Nadu, where large tracts of paddy fields remain barren. The competing demands have sharpened tensions between the two States

22 Aug 2026 4:14 am
T.N. Government places orders with two jewellers for supply of gold rings scheme

Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers are expected to supply a total of 1,28,499 one-gram gold rings for a four-month period beginning from June

22 Aug 2026 3:50 am