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Low pressure area forms, North Andhra on alert

Concurrently, sea conditions are expected to remain rough to very rough across these regions, with officials warning that maritime sectors will face hazardous swells and turbulent waters over the next 48 hours.

23 Aug 2026 10:02 am
IND vs SL Day 1: Saransh Jain handed debut as India elect to bat against Sri Lanka in 2nd Test

India have an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series, having won the opening Test at Galle by a massive 165 runs

23 Aug 2026 9:55 am
Tamil Nadu life convict Selvams book Oru Thooku Kaithiyin Vaakumoolam wins Iyal Award of Canada

The book strongly advocates prison reforms and truthfully records life behind bars

23 Aug 2026 9:55 am
Clash erupted between Andhra, North East region students in nursing college, one girl hurt in Kakinada

At least 31 students from Manipur and Nagaland have been provided separate accommodation; fresh talks to be held on Sunday, August 23

23 Aug 2026 9:41 am
Two killed, five injured as Ganesh idol falls during arrival ceremony in Mumbai

The five injured persons - Vaibhav Ghenand (38), Pawan Chaurasiya (25), Lavanya Ganer (5), Divya Ganer (7) and Kunal Kashid (26) - were undergoing treatment and reported to be in stable condition, the civic officials said.

23 Aug 2026 9:22 am
News in Frames | Toxic water runs deep

Unchecked industrial waste pileup has affected at least three villages in Uttar Pradesh, where yellow-coloured groundwater and patches of yellow-green topsoil indicators of chromium contamination have been reported in several areas

23 Aug 2026 8:24 am
Transshipment scam or efficient supply chain? How U.S. firms turn it into profit?

Data and industry sources reveal little Chinese ownershipofsuchpumps/components sent to the U.S. by Indian/India-based companies

23 Aug 2026 8:17 am
Drowning: A neglected public health crisis

Rising seas, maximum cities, spiralling poverty and risky livelihoods, 120 million forcibly displaced people, children who make perilous journeys to reach schools all these conditions are colliding to make death by drowning a haunting and increasingly frequent occurrence

23 Aug 2026 7:34 am
Two teenage boys drown in water tank at Mumbais Aarey Colony

The incident occurred on Friday around 1.48 p.m. in Gautam Nagar, Modern Bakery Junction, Aarey Colony, Goregaon (East).

23 Aug 2026 7:34 am
Iran security chief threatens neighbors against new U.S. economic measures

Mohsen Rezaei said Iran would target oil-shipping routes out of the Persian Gulf - alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz - if neighbours join what he described as the economic war against Iran; those neighbours would be considered enemies and we will target their interests, he said.

23 Aug 2026 7:22 am
Maharashtra issues notices to 777 drivers lacking functional Marathi language skills

On the third day of the Statewide inspection campaign, drivers found to lack working knowledge of practical Marathi were sent a notice and asked to learn Marathi within a period of one month

23 Aug 2026 7:16 am
Two bodies recovered, about 12 missing after migrant boat capsized off Tunisian coast

A helicopter and coast guard boats were then dispatched to the area in search of more survivors, according to mediaperson at the scene

23 Aug 2026 6:54 am
AUS vs BAN Test Day 2: Australia dismissed for 210, lead Bangladesh by 146

Resuming at 165-8 in reply to the visitors' 64 all out, the hosts added 45 more to the total, with all-rounder Green top-scoring. Steve Smith chipped in with 42 and Nathan Lyon was not out 32.

23 Aug 2026 6:46 am
At least 5 injured as 5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes northeast Japan; no danger of tsunami

The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said at least five people were injured in Ibaraki, Chiba and Saitama prefectures northeast of Tokyo

23 Aug 2026 6:23 am
Sowing the seeds of a solar power intervention

Indias emerging agrivoltaics model enables farmers to grow crops beneath solar panels, offering a way to generate electricity while diversifying income. Vanita Bhatnagar speaks to farmers and agri-researchers to find out how high upfront costs, financing constraints, and uneven policy support are preventing more farmers from taking up projects beyond the pilots

23 Aug 2026 5:46 am
Visit families affected by Ken-Betwa project, hear their grievances: M.P. CM tells officials

Chief Minister Yadav directed the Panna and Chhatarpur district administrations to ensure that officials visit every household in the affected villages to understand the actual situation and problems of the families

23 Aug 2026 4:57 am
Canada retaliates as trade war with U.S. escalates

Negotiations between the neighbouring countries broke down on August 21 in Washington, putting into force new 50% U.S. tariffs impacting about $20 billion worth of goods, or 5.5% of Canadian exports to the United States

23 Aug 2026 3:41 am
U.P. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak meets reservation reform movement agitators, assures dialogue with Union Ministers

Other key members of the reservation reform movement distanced themselves from the meeting, adding that the movement is very much on, and it will continue until the government speak to representatives directly

23 Aug 2026 2:24 am
Lucknow locals upset as iconic coffee house remains shut amid concern for social spaces

The Hindu contacted the official Lucknow number of the coffee house, where the person who didnt reveal the identity informed that staff issues is responsible for temporary shutdown and it will be opened soon

23 Aug 2026 1:54 am
What are the U.S.s latest allegations against India? | Explained

Why has the U.S. accused India of violating what it considers fair trade practices? How many countries have been named in the Great Transhipment Scam? What do these allegations mean for India? Can they impact Indias growth story?

23 Aug 2026 1:31 am
H1N1 surge: hospital footfall increases as doctors flag risks

While most healthy adults are recovering without major complications, some patients put on ventilator due to respiratory issues, say doctors; sharp spike also attributed to weather changes

23 Aug 2026 1:21 am
Over 3 kg of suspected ganja seized in Kochi

The suspected contraband was bought from Odisha for sale among migrant worker, say police

23 Aug 2026 1:18 am
Lavanyam 2026 to kick-start on August 24

Apart from the main venue of Durbar Hall open air auditorium, around 40 cultural programmes will be staged across 15 venues in Ernakulam

23 Aug 2026 1:17 am
Health dept., Kochi Corporation to conduct inspections at water bottling units

E. coli bacteria detected in drinking water samples collected during recent surprise checks at roadside eateries in the city

23 Aug 2026 12:58 am
Park Bill: Move aimed at facilitating takeover of Lalbagh land for Tunnel Road, say environmentalists, city BJP MPs

The Karnataka Cabinet on Friday cleared a Bill to amend the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act, 1975,to allow 5% of parks and garden lands to be alienated for public purposes

23 Aug 2026 12:56 am
West Bengal Muslims say they are caught in crackdown on Bangladeshis

Many migrants labourers from West Bengal claim they are being repeatedly detained and harassed by the police in Bengaluru

23 Aug 2026 12:55 am
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94

Nancy Kassebaum Baker was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1978 and served three terms

23 Aug 2026 12:43 am
Beach adds a unique charm to the city, says MD of Kamarajar Port Limited

J.P. Irene Cynthia, Managing Director, Kamarajar Port Limited

23 Aug 2026 12:37 am
Kodungaiyur waste facility, coastal bridge among GCCs 4,000-crore worth proposals

The civic bodys plans under the Urban Challenge Fund follow a financing model of 25% Central assistance, 25% State or Urban Local Body share, and 50% market-based financing or PPP models

23 Aug 2026 12:35 am
While Madras went to bed early, Chennai stays up

From closing up about 9 p.m. to queuing up for a plate of biriyani around 3 a.m., the city has come a long way; pubs emerged in the 1980s, and following an IT boom and a growing night-shift workforce in the late 90s, tea shops stayed open, eateries mushroomed, and sports facilities and gyms extended their hours, keeping the city alive at night

23 Aug 2026 12:35 am
Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal, rescue operations on

The ship, with 24 crew members on board, was heading towards Singapore carrying iron ore from Odisha

22 Aug 2026 11:49 pm
Watch: U.K. forecasts Biggest El Nio: 2027 could be the hottest year ever recorded

The UK has forecast what could be the strongest El Nio in more than a century, a powerful climate event that could make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded. Britains national weather agency issued the warning on August 21, 2026.

22 Aug 2026 11:41 pm
Samajwadi Party plans youth manifesto for U.P. poll; party wont break alliances

Akhilesh says its fight is against the BJP and vows to strengthen primary education; youth plan to focus on model institutions, time-bound recruitment, skill development and employability

22 Aug 2026 11:41 pm