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Special team formed to trace missing 17-year-old

Police team has reached Mysuru as part of the probe and is planning to proceed to Bengaluru

17 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
Minister N. Anand inaugurates work to desilt, restore rural waterbodies in Chengalpattu

A release stated that steps are being taken to desilt and restore nearly 10,185 watercourses and irrigation canals and adjoining 809 lakes and ponds in rural areas, at a cost of 500 crore, before the onset of Northeast monsoon

17 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
Unbecoming of his position: Minister Roji M. John slams Kerala University V-C Mohanan Kunnummal for attending RSS event

V-Cs have to show the propriety to stay away from such political events considering the stature of the office they are holding, says Minister

17 Aug 2026 4:23 pm
Opposition disrupts Assembly seeking Minister B. Nagendras dismissal over alleged scam in Valmiki corporation

The BJP has announced that it would disrupt the monsoon session unless B. Nagendra is dismissed

17 Aug 2026 4:22 pm
Ram Temple donations theft: SC says ball is in SITs court, suggestions can be directed to Solicitor Generals office

Conveying a hands-off approach into the probe on the case, the Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant says if the Special Investigation Team is doing its job satisfactorily, well and good, but if more is required, we will intervene

17 Aug 2026 4:21 pm
BJP to launch nationwide campaign against UDF govt. in Keralam over Vande Mataram row: M.T. Ramesh

The State general secretary of BJP alleged that the State government had chosen to dishonour Vande Mataram, succumbing to the pressure from Indian Union Muslim League, Jamaat-e-Islami and some other religious groups

17 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches Presence-less Registration of housing plots, apartments

Presence-less Registration, the government said, was aimed at improving efficiency and transparency in registration without visiting registrar offices

17 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
Babita Singh Reporting: Nimisha Sajayan and Barun Sobtis investigative thriller locks release date

Directed by Ambiecka Pandit, the film is executive produced by Sudip Sharma

17 Aug 2026 4:16 pm
Malleswaram market: BDA finalising concessionaire agreement, ready to hand over shops to GBA

The old flower market on Sampige Road was demolished and taken up for redevelopment in 2014, displacing 192 vendors who had permits and all related documents for their shops in the old market

17 Aug 2026 4:14 pm
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee moves Calcutta HC challenging freezing of his bank account

Abhishek Banerjee's lawyer Ayan Bhattacharjee claimed that the private bank froze his personal bank account without following the proper procedure.

17 Aug 2026 4:08 pm
Value-added farmers produce to be marketed under 'Kerala Brand for better price, says CM V.D. Satheesan

CM says steps to be taken to facilitate quick and viable exports by tapping potential of Vizhinjam port; rubber price to be increased to 300 shortly

17 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
Over 200 operatives of ISI-backed terrorist group arrested ahead of Independence Day: HM Amit Shah

Indian security forces ripped apart the network by launching coordinated operations across different locations in 14 States, said Amit Shah

17 Aug 2026 4:01 pm
Watch: Jharkhand exam row: Rahul Gandhi urges Hemant Soren to meet protesters

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has urged Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to personally meet students protesting alleged irregularities in State recruitment examinations. In a letter dated August 14, Mr. Gandhi said the students demands were legitimate and their peaceful protest deserved the governments support. He also urged the Jharkhand government to take appropriate action to address their remaining concerns.

17 Aug 2026 3:59 pm
BJP reshuffle: Ram Madhav, Smriti Irani, Biplab Deb in new national team; Piyush Goyal named treasurer

Former Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat, former Union Minister Bharti Pawar, Manpreet Singh Badal, and Tariq Mansoor also named as vice-presidents

17 Aug 2026 3:56 pm
Swiggy launches AI partner Guru to help restaurants

The innovation is available in over 20 languages, including Kannada, to help 2.7 lakh restaurants streamline their operations, enhance profitability and democratise access to real-time insights, claims the Bengaluru-based company

17 Aug 2026 3:55 pm
NewVision Software, Now a SoftServe Company, to Accelerate Indias GCC Transformation and Build the Next Generation of AI-Enabled Engineering Talent

Combined firm pairs NewVisions India delivery depth with SoftServes 10,000+ professionals, 30+ years of enterprise experience, and agentic AI capability, helping Global Capability Centres move from cost centres to innovation engines and creating global-scale careers for Indias technology talent.

17 Aug 2026 3:54 pm
RSS is the Taliban of India, says Congress leader B.K. Hariprasad

He termed the RSS as an underworld organisation that is conducting functions irresponsibly.

17 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
Watch: Im sorry: CM Vijay apologises for Forest Ministers remarks on former CM Karunanidhi in Assembly

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay apologised in the Assembly for Forest Minister Ranjithkumars remarks about former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi.

17 Aug 2026 3:44 pm
Two men killed during village temple festival in Kancheepuram district

The incident occurred after a quarrel broke out at the temple festival when a group of intoxicated men demanded that film songs be played

17 Aug 2026 3:44 pm
Young Earth Heroes Captain Siyona Munjal Leads Young Voices in Rethinking Consumption and Sustainability

Students engage leading consumer brands on sustainability, responsible consumption and climate action at fourth Young Earth Heroes Community Meetup

17 Aug 2026 3:40 pm
Fire ravages restaurant near Kochi airport in Kerala

According to eyewitnesses, the blaze is believed to have originated from a tea stall located at the front faade of the restaurant. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained

17 Aug 2026 3:40 pm
Watch: NTA announces UGC-NET re-exam for 3 subjects over errors

The National Testing Agency has announced a re-examination for UGC-NET English, Sociology and Commerce papers after candidates raised complaints about factual, typographical and translation errors, as well as repeated questions.

17 Aug 2026 3:40 pm
Drug culture became a major problem during DMK regime, alleges Minister Aadhav Arjuna

He linked drug culture to an increase in number of POCSO cases during the DMK regime

17 Aug 2026 3:38 pm
Twisha Sharma death case: Samarth Singh, Giribala Singh named in CBIs charge sheet

In the chargesheet, the CBI has named Samarth, a lawyer, and Giribala, a former district judge, whom the deceased's family has accused of mental abuse, physical violence.

17 Aug 2026 3:33 pm
China Conducts a Comprehensive Wind-Induced Vibration Check-Up for a Super Bridge in Georgia, withstanding Gale-Force Winds of Level 9 and Temperatures as Low as -20C

China Conducts a Comprehensive Wind-Induced Vibration Check-Up for a Super Bridge in Georgia, withstanding Gale-Force Winds of Level 9 and Temperatures as Low as -20C

17 Aug 2026 3:30 pm
President Murmu gives assent to Bill to rename Kerala as Keralam

The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, on August 11, 2026, followed by the Rajya Sabha the next day

17 Aug 2026 3:30 pm
'People could get hurt': Conservationists decry AI wildlife visuals

Conservationists say AI visuals portraying wild animals as cute or cuddly make it harder for social media users to discern what is real and can fuel exploitation

17 Aug 2026 3:26 pm
Twisha Sharma death case: Samarth Singh, Giribala Singh named in CBIs chargesheet

In the chargesheet, the CBI has named Samarth, a lawyer, and Giribala, a former district judge, whom the deceased's family has accused of mental abuse, physical violence.

17 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Canara Bank to adopt a village in Dharwad

Under the scheme, several public-oriented initiatives are being undertaken

17 Aug 2026 3:20 pm
Daily Quiz | On Indonesia

A quiz on Indonesia, as the Asian country observes its Independence Day on August 17

17 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
Babita Singh Reporting: Nimisha Sajayan and Barun Sobtis investigate thriller locks release date

Directed by Ambiecka Pandit, the film is executive produced by Sudip Sharma

17 Aug 2026 3:15 pm
Madras High Court confirms conviction of former DMK Minister Pulavar Senguttuvans kin in disproportionate assets case

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan dismisses an appeal filed by them against the conviction and sentence imposed on them by Tiruchi principal district and sessions court in 2023

17 Aug 2026 3:14 pm
Lalbagh flower show in Bengaluru draws 2.01 lakh visitors on Independence Day

The 220th flower show at Lalbagh started on August 6 and will end on August 17

17 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
How AI can be optimised for better healthcare

Healthcare does not need AI everywhere. It needs it where delays can be reduced, clinicians can make better-informed decisions, and more patients can receive appropriate care.

17 Aug 2026 3:01 pm
BJP mounts major protest against NC government in Jammu, accuses it of failing on promises

Carrying placards and party flags, the BJP activists gathered at Dogra Chowk, Maheshpura and Panjtirthi before marching separately toward the Civil Secretariat via Shalimar Road

17 Aug 2026 2:57 pm
Kerala govt revises loan guidelines for local bodies for revenue-generating projects

Loan amount should be determined in such a way that it does not exceed the estimated amount of the project

17 Aug 2026 2:53 pm
CID raids underway at JSSC office in connection with Jharkhand recruitment exam irregularities

The State probe agency has arrested 20 people in connection with recruitment exam irregularities, including former JPSC Chairman L Khiangte.

17 Aug 2026 2:52 pm
Tamil Nadu Minister Sarathkumar faces question in Assembly over action resembling drug use

The Minister said he had already given his explanation that he was powdering a tablet for his child on a mobile phone screen using a bank card

17 Aug 2026 2:51 pm
No difference between Jaish-e-Mohammed, Taliban, RSS: KPCCs B.K. Hariprasad says all three not registered in India

Mr. Hariprasad's comments reinforce Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge's recent demand for the RSS to publicly clarify under which Indian laws it holds property, bank accounts, and receives donations.

17 Aug 2026 2:51 pm
17 Aug 2026 2:49 pm
Gunmaaster G9: Emraan Hashmi-Genelia DSouza starrer gets release date

Directed by Aditya Datt with music by Himesh Reshamiya, the film also stars Aparshakti Khurana

17 Aug 2026 2:43 pm
JD(S) leader Gottigere Manju arrested for assault on traffic police in Bengaluru

Manju is accused of grabbing traffic police personnel Arun Manjappa by the collar and assaulting him

17 Aug 2026 2:42 pm