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33 stolentwo-wheelers seized from 41-year-old man in Mysuru

The Devaraja police apprehended the accused on August 14 while he was attempting to sell a vehicle at a low price

21 Aug 2026 2:50 pm
Ameer Log movie review: A fun bromance laced with Hyderabadi humour

Director Ramana Reddy Soma paints a vivid portrait of Hyderabads cultural landscape in this coming-of-age tale

21 Aug 2026 2:47 pm
Irumudi movie review: Shiva Nirvana and Ravi Teja deliver an emotionally steeped tale

The Telugu film brings to the fore the pertinent issue of empowering daughters to speak up, anchored by Ravi Teja and child actor Nakshatras performances

21 Aug 2026 2:47 pm
Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act case: Supreme Court makes interim bail absolute for MLA Abbas Ansari

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant directed him to inform the police before leaving Uttar Pradesh

21 Aug 2026 2:37 pm
Southern states deserve fairer share of national wealth based on earnings: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

Excessive enforcement action was driving some wealthy businesspersons out of the country

21 Aug 2026 2:35 pm
Invoking anti-gangster law to counter one communal violence incident triggered by a social media post is misuse: SC

The power conferred upon the State cannot be wielded as an instrument of harassment or intimidation, particularly where political motivations may be at play, says Justice Sandeep Mehtas judgment

21 Aug 2026 2:35 pm
Approval granted for conferring President's Medal for Gallantry on former cop: Centre to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court expressed displeasure over the Centre's non-compliance with a Madhya Pradesh High Court direction to confer the award on former police officer Vivek Singh Chouhan

21 Aug 2026 2:31 pm
NUMR Inc. helps deliver Axis Bank's data-driven excellence in customer experience

NUMR Inc. helps deliver Axis Bank's data-driven excellence in customer experience

21 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
Colgate-Palmolive elevates Prabha Narasimhan to EVP - Marketing, Asia-Pacific and announces Manish Anandani as new MD & CEO for India

Colgate-Palmolive elevates Prabha Narasimhan to EVP - Marketing, Asia-Pacific and announces Manish Anandani as new MD & CEO for India

21 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
Rahul Gandhi dharna in Delhi LIVE: Congress leader demands FIR over pellet gun use in student protest

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other senior party leaders also joined the dharna

21 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
Trial by fire: On fire accidents in West Bengal | The Hindu Editorial

West Bengal should rebuild its crumbling, hazardous infrastructure

21 Aug 2026 2:17 pm
India won't be safe till its borders are secure: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Stating that the SSB is not a political organisation, Mr. Shah said that previous CMs staying away from the celebrations of border forces gave out wrong signals

21 Aug 2026 2:15 pm
Vizianagaram woman found dead; police look at distress over TET marks

A 24-year-old woman was found dead at her home in Vizianagaram district, and the police are examining the circumstances of her death

21 Aug 2026 2:11 pm
Jharkhand High Court stays notifications cancelling appointments of CDPOs, recruitment through JSSC-CGL exam

The court today stayed the operation of the notification cancelling recruitments through Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level examination (JSSC-CGL), besides the one cancelling the appointments of CDPOs, said petitioner's counsel Indrajit Sinha

21 Aug 2026 2:10 pm
Celebrities on which dish they like the most in the Onam sadya

As Onam sadya crawls begin, we ask celebrities which dish has their heart

21 Aug 2026 2:10 pm
What can be done to address the CBSE evaluation controversy?

The Supreme Courts concern over frustrated young minds has renewed focus on the unresolved CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) controversy. A simple SOP could still restore fairness, accountability, and public trust in digital evaluation.

21 Aug 2026 2:09 pm
Poco launches M8x 5G for mid segment users in India

Poco M8x 5G ships with a 7,900 mAh battery, supported by a 45W charger in the box

21 Aug 2026 2:01 pm
No plan to rename Kochi Metro Rail Ltd as Keralam Metro Rail Ltd, says CM V.D. Satheesan

CM says KMRL authorities issued a press release on name change proposal without consulting with government

21 Aug 2026 2:01 pm
U.S. plans toughest sanctions on Iran, warns trading partners

The Trump administration is preparing what it calls the toughest sanctions in history against Iran, while warning that countries providing an economic lifeline to Tehran could also face consequences. Heres a look at the history of U.S. sanctions on Iran and what the latest measures could mean for its key trading partners, including China and India.

21 Aug 2026 2:01 pm
Sri Lankas iconic singer Nanda Malini dies at 82

Malinis long career, remarkable body of work, and the choices that shaped them reveal not only how Sri Lankas political landscape evolved over time, but also the many strands of nationalist and progressive politics that coexisted during those years of tumult

21 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
Illustrator Athulya Pillais silent comic, Nanavu, tells the story of tidal flooding in Kochi

Athulya Pillais silent comic, Nanavu, tells the story of tidal flooding through the life of a little girl

21 Aug 2026 1:35 pm
Binance Donates INR 3.3 Crore to Goonj's Rahat Initiative for Assam Flood Relief

Binance Donates INR 3.3 Crore to Goonj's Rahat Initiative for Assam Flood Relief

21 Aug 2026 1:35 pm
Udhayanidhi Stalin, Aadhav Arjuna spar over files on corruption, live telecast of Tamil Nadu Assembly proceedings

If remarks removed from the Assembly records were broadcast, the matter would be referred to the Privileges Committee and appropriate action would be taken, said the Speaker

21 Aug 2026 1:34 pm
Fox ESS Tops Global Residential ESS Shipments in H1 2026

Fox ESS Tops Global Residential ESS Shipments in H1 2026

21 Aug 2026 1:34 pm
Vande Mataram row: What was Congress 1937 resolution

The Congress said the 1937 resolution recommending that only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram be sung at national gatherings reflected the view of several leading figures of the freedom movement

21 Aug 2026 1:33 pm
Rahul Gandhi sits on dharna at police station in New Delhi, demands FIR over pellet gun use during July 20 protest

The Delhi Police barricade the area and close gates of Parliament Street police station as Congress party workers and supporters attempt to get inside, raising slogans

21 Aug 2026 1:31 pm
Chitradurga accident: Two dead, 26 students from Bengaluru college injured as private bus topples in Hiriyur

The bus was carrying about 56 students of Universal Nursing College, located in Arekere, Bannerghatta, who were returning to Bengaluru after a trip to Goa.

21 Aug 2026 1:31 pm
IndiGos ticket booking system faces issues briefly

Teams are working on priority along with the partner to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, IndiGo said and regretted the inconvenience

21 Aug 2026 1:28 pm
ED raids premises of accused in Vivekananda Reddy murder case in Kadapa, Hyderabad

The searches in Hyderabad and Kadapa, under the PMLA, stem from the CBIs chargesheets in the 2019 murder; the agency is examining the financial transactions connected with the case

21 Aug 2026 1:21 pm
One Night Only movie review: Bodies meet, hearts fret in spiceless, monotone sex comedy

Will Glocks sensational new movie has a Los Angeles heart stuck in a New York soul as Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro struggle to spark chemistry in the mix

21 Aug 2026 1:17 pm
'Stillborn law': Supreme Court finds fault with Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act, says prone to misuse

The Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act is a special state law enacted to target, control and punish organised crime syndicates, criminal gangs and habitual anti-social elements

21 Aug 2026 1:05 pm
Mayawati calls debate over Vande Mataram needless

All parties keep doing this as per their political interests/benefits or to divert the attention of the public from their shortcomings, said the BSP leader

21 Aug 2026 1:05 pm
Imphal-Guwahati bus service resumes after more than three years

The movement of all communities on the arterial National Highway 2 is believed to pave the way for sustainable peace in Manipur

21 Aug 2026 1:02 pm
Imran Khan taken back to jail after hospital checks: Pakistan govt

Former PM Imran Khan has been shifted back to Adiala Jail from Islamabads Shifa International Hospital, where he was admitted for treatment following a Supreme Court order

21 Aug 2026 1:01 pm
Iran dismisses U.S. threats on coordinated economic isolation

Mr. Araghchis comments came a few hours after Donald Trump threatened crushing economic measures against Iran on Thursday, August 20.

21 Aug 2026 1:01 pm
Grace marks to Class 12 students facing CBSE OSM glitches may not be possible: Centre tells SC

The top court asked the government to file an affidavit detailing the remedial measures taken following the spotting of irregularities in the On-Screen Marking (OSM) valued answer sheets; petitioner was instructed to file a rejoinder pointing out cases in which students seeking re-evaluation could not access the portal

21 Aug 2026 1:00 pm
Kochi-based animation director and 3D artist has collaborated with artistes like J Cole, Post Malone and Ye

Akshay Anand has worked with some of the best known names in the music industry

21 Aug 2026 12:59 pm
The time when Travancore said no to longer Onam holidays in Keralam

In 1930s, Travancore Sri Mulam Assembly faced demands to extend Onam public holidays to 10 days, contrasting with the 11-day Christmas-New Year break. But then Chief Secretary N. Kunjan Pillai rejected the proposal, citing sufficient annual holidays

21 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Supreme Court reduces three-year mandatory legal practice to one year for the entry-level judicial exam

The court said that such candidates, upon selection, will be appointed only as trainee judicial officers for one year, and they would have to undergo a further period of one year structured clerkship

21 Aug 2026 12:54 pm
Man arrested in Chennai for sending bomb threat emails taken into custody by Madurai police

Sarath Subramanian Shankar, who had been working in the U.S., has been accused of sending more than 1,500 bomb threat emails between 2023 and 2025 to airports, educational institutions, political leaders, and senior police officials across the country

21 Aug 2026 12:53 pm
The first quest

Rama and Lakshmana accompany Sage Vishwamitra and learn about manipulation of Natures laws.

21 Aug 2026 12:52 pm
Where Chennai falls in love: The hidden Adyar park where you lose yourself

This hidden park and wooded walkway by the Adyar River is perfect for walks and conversations, making it a quiet date spot in Chennai

21 Aug 2026 12:50 pm
TNEA 2026: Over 68,000 get tentative allotments in third round of counselling

The students have been instructed to confirm their seats using the proper confirmation option by 5 p.m. on Saturday (August 22)

21 Aug 2026 12:47 pm
Can protest be dialogue?

Protests should be aimed at engaging with fellow citizens because living together as a society requires mutual respect and dialogue

21 Aug 2026 12:46 pm
Madras Day: Three actors share their favourite Chennai food memories

Three actors, three journeys and a city full of flavours. For Madras Day, Nalini Nair, Nassar and Pasupathy dig into their food memories from beloved old eateries and childhood treats to the tastes that continue to bring Chennai home.

21 Aug 2026 12:46 pm
Birds of the high seas

Meet the remarkable birds of the open ocean.

21 Aug 2026 12:42 pm
When the magic ran out

A Nigerian folktale about a tortoise and a drum

21 Aug 2026 12:40 pm
The power of productive struggle in Maths learning

Instead of rushing to rescue students from difficult questions,especialy in Maths education, teachers can turn struggle into a powerful learning tool

21 Aug 2026 12:39 pm
Pyaar Prema Kalyanam movie review: A juvenile, toothless take on gender roles

Actor-director Elans Netflix rom-com wants to challenge traditional gender roles, but repeatedly falls back on the stereotypes it seeks to question

21 Aug 2026 12:33 pm
Chandigarh University Electronics & Communication Engineers Develop Solar Powered Robot for Garbage Management

Chandigarh University Electronics & Communication Engineers Develop Solar Powered Robot for Garbage Management

21 Aug 2026 12:30 pm