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Muraleedharan criticises UDF leaders for silence over Kanthapurams remarks on women

In a Facebook post, Muraleedharan accused UDF Ministers K.M. Shaji and N. Samsuddeen of tacitly endorsing Aboobackers views through their silence and challenged the partys leadership to demand an apology from the cleric

31 Aug 2026 7:56 pm
31 Aug 2026 7:56 pm
Police promotions not solely based on seniority but performance as well: Home Minister Priyank Kharge

Kharge directs the police to implement the Beda Bro anti-drug campaign in mission mode, particularly against synthetic drugs and ganja

31 Aug 2026 7:56 pm
Veera Vasantharayar Mandapam inaugurated ahead of Meenakshi temple consecration

The mandapam was destroyed in a fire that broke out in the shops near the temples eastern gopuram on the night of February 2, 2018; priests said the mandapam had been completely restored as per Agama sastra

31 Aug 2026 7:56 pm
Coimbatore Corporation asked to account for 2.64 crore meant for 32 bus shelters on Avinashi Road

Highways Department asks the civic body to furnish location-wise expenditure details and return any unutilised balance from the 2.64 crore, points out that no advertisement panels, hoardings, flex boards or other commercial displays should be allowed within highways right of way or bus bays

31 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
Duleep Trophy semifinals | Exceptional Sooryavanshi the focal point at the Centre of Excellence

The 15-year-old became the youngest half-centurion in Duleep Trophy history, breaking Rajasthan batter Laxman Singhs record for Central Zone from January 1969 when the latter was 16

31 Aug 2026 7:52 pm
Lokayukta pulls up five Bengaluru South tahsildars over delay in clearing lake encroachments

All taluks in Bengaluru South district, barring Magadi, have over 100 lakes with encroachments yet to be cleared. In Magadi, surveys of all 220 lakes have been completed and only 25 lakes remained to be cleared of encroachments.

31 Aug 2026 7:50 pm
Operation Toofan has become a peoples movement against drug mafia: Chennithala

People are voluntarily joining the fight against drugs without any specific invitation or mobilisation, sending a clear message against drug traffickers, says Home Minister

31 Aug 2026 7:49 pm
Rayaraddi clarifies that he treats all faiths equally

He said that he does not belong to any religion and that his comments have to be understood in the context in which they have been made

31 Aug 2026 7:46 pm
Ensure STPs are functional in apartment complexes: Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy

The Minister directs officials to initiate legal action against apartment complexes flouting the rules

31 Aug 2026 7:45 pm
Centre defers Census operations in Manipur

The focus of the meeting was on the demand raised by the people of Manipur, specifically Meitei, Pangals (Meitei Muslims), and Nagas, to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before conducting the Census

31 Aug 2026 7:41 pm
Over 41 deaths in 19 months: Reason behind banning two-wheelers on E-City and KIA Road elevated corridors

Now, According to the BTP notification, two-wheelers will be banned on the Electronics City flyover from September 11. Similarly, two-wheelers are restricted on the KIA Road flyover (from Sanjeevininagar Cross to Vidyashilpa Junction) from September 4.

31 Aug 2026 7:41 pm
Airbus awards Mahindra Aerostructures contract to make A320neo, A321XLR fuselage skins

The contract underscores Indias growing precision-engineering capabilities. Initial engineering, including tooling design, process-flow updates, qualification and inspection, already underway, with deliveries set to begin in 2028.

31 Aug 2026 7:39 pm
Consensus on V-C appointment reached during previous LDF governments tenure: Higher Education Minister Roji M. John

He says the government granted permission to technically close the Supreme Court case since the ongoing proceedings had lost their relevance.

31 Aug 2026 7:39 pm
PM Modi tells Putin India backs every effort to end war in Ukraine

PM Modi and Mr. Putin met in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, as part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit

31 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
Woman allegedly killed, dismembered after she forced partner to marry her, say police

Interrogation of the couple who was arrested in Manipur in connection with the case

31 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar jailed 8 years for posing as Supreme Court Judge

The sentence must reflect that the justice system distinguishes between an isolated unlawful act and a deliberate sequence of acts designed to interfere with the functioning of public institutions, the court said

31 Aug 2026 7:36 pm
SBI Life highlights the importance of balancing growth, protection and certainty in financial planning before 45

SBI Life highlights the importance of balancing growth, protection and certainty in financial planning before 45

31 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
Altimetrik Achieves the AWS Generative AI Specialization

Altimetrik Achieves the AWS Generative AI Specialization

31 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
Review of Gruha Lakshmi beneficiaries under way; process will not affect genuine recipients, says Chandrabhoopal

The re-verification drive has been launched to weed out ineligible beneficiaries while ensuring uninterrupted, timely benefits for all those who remain eligible

31 Aug 2026 7:31 pm
Abdus Salam: Nobel Laureate, Physicist and Heretic | Part 1 | The Rearview Podcast

In this episode of The Rearview Podcast, hosts Jacob Koshy and Sobhana K Nair explore the inspiring life of Nobel laureate Abdus Salam.

31 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
KC(M) warns LDF against infighting over Deputy Leader of Opposition post

Mani emphasised the need for the LDF to engage in self-reflection and address its shortcomings instead of squabbling over posts, noting that over 1.9 million voters rejected the front in the last Assembly election.

31 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Tamil Nadu government to implement State-level plan to prevent drug abuse

It will be implemented at a cost 3.80croreto prevent drug abuse among children and youth and provide rehabilitation and social integration support to the victims, says Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment K.Jegadeshwari

31 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Three of family killed by express train near Doddaballapur

Two railway tracks meet at a curve at the spot, and the three allegedly failed to notice the approaching express train.

31 Aug 2026 7:22 pm
Elderly cab driver killed after GBA garbage truck runs over him in Bengaluru

The accident occurred around 9.45 a.m. on the stretch between Goraguntepalya and CMT, within the jurisdiction of the Yeshwantpur Traffic Police Station.

31 Aug 2026 7:21 pm
KMC chief calls for removal of posters marring citys aesthetic appeal

Challa Obulesu notices posters affixed in locations developed as part of beautification projects and orders their immediate removal; warns that designated areas should only be used for advertisements

31 Aug 2026 7:02 pm