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Census 2027: Statistics and Statecraft

The history of the Indian census questionnaire is, in many ways, the history of the Indian state itself. Its changing questions have mirrored not only the countrys developmental trajectory but also the political priorities and anxieties of the governments that framed them.

31 Aug 2026 12:22 pm
PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Kyrgyzstan

Mr. Modi is visiting Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov to participate in the SCO summit being held on August 31 - September 1

31 Aug 2026 12:17 pm
Milk procurement price in Tamil Nadu increased further to 44 per litre

Last week, CM Vijay had announced that the government had increased the procurement price by 3 per litre, raising the price from 38 to 41

31 Aug 2026 12:15 pm
What is One Nation, One Time? How it works?

The government said that the need for a common time reference has increased with the growing use of digital and technology-based systems

31 Aug 2026 12:10 pm
Supreme Court refuses to hear plea seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumps

During the hearing, the Bench questioned Mr. Goswamis locus standi and asked why he had approached the apex court directly instead of moving the High Court first.

31 Aug 2026 12:04 pm
India calls for more predictable regulatory environment in Brazil to boost pharma exports

India and Brazil also agreed for early finalisation of terms of reference for starting negotiations to expand the scope of the existing trade pact between New Delhi and the South American bloc Mercosur

31 Aug 2026 11:59 am
New schedule for visitors to meet Keralam CM at Secretariat from Sept 2

On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays that are not public holidays, visitors will have the opportunity to meet Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan from 3 pm to 5:30 pm

31 Aug 2026 11:59 am
Former DMK Erode Central district secretary Thoppu Venkatachalam quits party

I am leaving the DMK as I can no longer continue in the party owing to the mental anguish caused by my bitter experiences, said Mr. Venkatachalam, who was previously a Minister in the erstwhile AIADMK government

31 Aug 2026 11:55 am
Indian Navy commissions deep-sea diving vessel INS Nipun

INS Nipun was commissioned in the presence of Navy chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan.

31 Aug 2026 11:47 am
Youth attacks civil police officer with helmet during Onam celebrations in Thiruvananthapuram

The Museum Police have arrested the accused, identified as Akhil Krishnadev

31 Aug 2026 11:36 am
Nepal flash floods: Rescue efforts intensify, as deaths climb past 900

The death toll in the catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet has climbed past 900 with more than 4,700 missing

31 Aug 2026 11:32 am
UST to Host GenCyS 2026 Conference Exploring the Intersection of AI and Security

UST to Host GenCyS 2026 Conference Exploring the Intersection of AI and Security

31 Aug 2026 11:30 am
Wildlife Institute of India report lists persistent hotspots for elephant mortality and human casualties in Keralam

Kanan Devan Hills, Kuttampuzha, Chittar, Mankulam, Padavayal, and Peechi identified as hotspots, as per a report released by the Wildlife Institute of India

31 Aug 2026 11:27 am
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO as hardware chief John Ternus takes over

Mr. Cook, who has led Apple since 2011, will become the companys executive chairman

31 Aug 2026 11:23 am
Nepal flash floods: A wake-up call against infrastructure building spree across Himalayas, warns geo-scientist C.P. Rajendran

The region already suffers from unstable slopes and reduced river efficiency, largely due to development projects carried out with little regard for ecological consequences, he the adjunct professor at National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru

31 Aug 2026 11:22 am
Who is the new Apple CEO, John Ternus and whats next for Tim Cook?

John Ternuss appointment comes at a time when the tech industry at large is tinkering with the advancements in artificial intelligence.

31 Aug 2026 11:20 am
1 burnt to death after moving car catches fire at Venganoor in Thiruvananthapuram

A family dispute had allegedly taken place in his home in Kottayam prior to his journey

31 Aug 2026 11:12 am
John Ternus: Apples quiet architect

Under his leadership, the Mac became more powerful and more popular than at any point in its four-decade history, capped by the recent introduction of the MacBook Neo

31 Aug 2026 11:04 am
G20 countries should consider more trade barriers on China to cut imbalances, Bessent says

Mr. Bessent said in an interview ahead of a G20 finance leaders meeting that the current flood of exports from China was unsustainable, even though the U.S. direct trade position with China was rapidly improving

31 Aug 2026 11:04 am
Stock markets decline in early trade amid renewed tensions in West Asia, higher crude oil prices

Weak trends in the global markets and foreign fund outflows also dented investors' sentiment during the initial trading, market analysts said

31 Aug 2026 10:59 am
AP JAC seeks immediate talks on PRC, DA dues; State-level meeting on September 5

Issues related to PRC, dearness allowances, surrender leave, and problems of outsourcing employees should be considered immediately, say JAC leaders

31 Aug 2026 10:58 am
Rupee falls 13 paise to 95.56 against U.S. dollar in early trade

On the domestic equities market front, Sensex declined 226.60 points to 77,028.56, while the Nifty fell 120.40 points to 24,053.55

31 Aug 2026 10:47 am
Jharkhand CID arrests one more person in exam irregularities case

With the latest apprehension, a total of nine people have been arrested by the agency since August 18

31 Aug 2026 10:44 am
AARAV Fragrances and Flavors Launches AARAV Intelligence to Enable Dynamic, Consumer-Led FMCG Innovation

AARAV Fragrances and Flavors Launches AARAV Intelligence to Enable Dynamic, Consumer-Led FMCG Innovation

31 Aug 2026 10:30 am
Stryker and IAGE partner to advance clinical excellence in fluorescence-guided surgery in gynaecology in India

Stryker and IAGE partner to advance clinical excellence in fluorescence-guided surgery in gynaecology in India

31 Aug 2026 10:30 am
Nepal disaster a grim reminder to rethink preparedness | Data

The flash floods in Nepal have made it imperative for countries to be better prepared for natural disasters that are becoming unpredictable and frequent

31 Aug 2026 10:22 am
Suresh Gopi assures steps to repatriate remains of two Keralam women allegedly murdered in US

According to their relatives, the deceased have been identified as Anjana, a native of Mudikkode in Thrissur, and Ann Mathew, a native of Kesavadasapuram in Thiruvananthapuram

31 Aug 2026 10:17 am
Data centre backlash scrambles U.S. midterm politics

Almost alone among Republicans, U.S. President Donald Trump has not moved. He still calls the industry essential to beating China on AI, leaving him at odds with candidates running under his own banner

31 Aug 2026 10:06 am
Nepal flash floods LIVE: At least 933 workers trapped in hydropower projects

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the country is facing an unimaginable and heartbreaking disaster

31 Aug 2026 10:02 am
BJP thinks it is bigger than RSS; should listen to Mohan Bhagwat: Dipke

He also said that Sonam Wangchuk's statement in an interview about CJP leaders political ambition was being distorted.

31 Aug 2026 9:57 am
Nirmala Sitharaman in U.S. Asheville city for G-20 finance ministerial meet

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is hosting the G-20 Finance Ministers and central bank governors meeting in Asheville

31 Aug 2026 9:27 am
John Ternus to lead Apple into the age of AI

Some analysts had argued software chief Craig Federighi was the more logical pick for a company scrambling to catch up on AI

31 Aug 2026 9:20 am
Police form three teams to trace gang that stabbed AIMIM leader to death in Vattepally

AIMIM leader Mahboob Ali was stabbed to death on August 30

31 Aug 2026 9:04 am
PM Modi pays floral tribute at Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial in Tashkent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial in Tashkent during his visit to Uzbekistan.

31 Aug 2026 8:41 am
Ankit Balyan murder case: Two suspects killed in encounter with Shamli Police

Police said the two sharpshooters were injured by gunfire during retaliatory firing carried out by the police in self-defence

31 Aug 2026 8:35 am
FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi over Haldwani 'purification' remarks

A political row erupted after some individuals allegedly performed a 'purification yajna' at the Ramlila Ground in Haldwani on August 11, following a public meeting held there by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on August 8

31 Aug 2026 8:21 am
CJP finds in AAP an all-weather friend supporting it at every turn

Since the beginning of the CJP, Arvind Kejriwal, other top leaders, and the AAP ecosystem have supported it, even before it became a mass movement in Delhi

31 Aug 2026 8:15 am
West Asia LIVE: Oil jumps more than 1% after U.S. attack on Iran's Larak island

U.S. forces struck two launchers on Iran's Larak Island in the Hormuz Strait on August 30, the first known American strikes on the Gulf nation since late July.

31 Aug 2026 7:50 am
Maratha quota: Maharastra Govt hints at willingness to discuss legally valid demands

Activist Manoj Jarange set a September 12 deadline for the government to accept his demands and warned of demonstrations by members of the Maratha community in Mumbai

31 Aug 2026 7:42 am
Nepal-China flash flood disaster exposes fragility of Hindu Kush Himalayas: U.N. climate chief

The death toll from flash floods in Nepal rose to 788 with more bodies being recovered, even as more than 2,500 people are still missing

31 Aug 2026 6:33 am
Pakistans Dar, Munir arrive in Turkiye ahead of first Makkah defence pact meeting

Under the agreement, an attack against one of the countries will be treated as an attack against all of them, amid increasing security concerns in the wake of escalating tensions in West Asia

31 Aug 2026 4:30 am
The politics of calling minds Naxal

The new labelling is an escalation of the governments attitude towards dissent and democracy

31 Aug 2026 2:00 am
U.S. forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks

A U.S. officials says that U.S. forces have struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in the first military action in a month

31 Aug 2026 1:45 am
Nepals agony, the Himalayan warning to India

One living rock, shared by nations, makes its dangers a shared concern for all

31 Aug 2026 1:44 am
IISER students protest continues in Pune

Their demands include improvement to mental health infrastructure, end to oppressive gender-based hostel curbs, adequate space and access to campus facilities, protection from disciplinary action for peaceful protests

31 Aug 2026 1:37 am
Should the CJP be a political party?

If the CJP does turn into a political party, there is hardly any doubt that it will attract young voters

31 Aug 2026 1:32 am
Adopt policies for reuse of treated water

Indias water future may hinge less on discovering new freshwater reserves and more on the intelligence with which the country recycles what it already has

31 Aug 2026 1:14 am
State of exception: On India, the UN CERD report

India must not normalise a culture of discrimination

31 Aug 2026 12:57 am