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Karnataka government urged to call upon Centre to scrap NEET and NTA

A group of civil society representatives from Karnataka has urged the State government to move a resolution in the forthcoming legislature session calling upon the Union government to scrap the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and the National Testing Agency (NTA), and restore the States authority over medical admissions

12 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
Two men arrested for impersonating T.N. Minister Aadhav Arjuna, faking to broker Cabinet berth for Vellore MLA

During the investigation, police found that in July 2026, the two accused men allegedly told that they knew the Minister and could secure a ministerial post for Vellore MLA M.M. Vinoth Kannan if 8 crore was paid.

12 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
Cauvery Authority chief calls for better agricultural and water management practices, formation of river board to resolve dispute

Saumitra Kumar Haldar says he has asked the Cauvery basin States toconserve the available waterand use it judiciously

12 Aug 2026 6:39 pm
Kashmiri Pandit killings: J&K Polices special cell reopens 1990 case; searches multiple locations

Searches were carried out in Rajouri and Anantnag districts; latest raids were carried out ahead of Independence Day and reported terror threats issued against members of the minority community in Kashmir

12 Aug 2026 6:32 pm
Hubballi-Varanasi train service to run thrice a week; railway station to get high-tech upgrade

The Hubballi-Varanasi train service will soon be increased to three days a week, while the Hubballi railway station will be upgraded with modern facilities, Union Minister for Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi has said on Tuesday

12 Aug 2026 6:28 pm
More coaches added to MettupalayamCoimbatore MEMU

These trains are well patronised,particularly in the morning and evening hours

12 Aug 2026 6:25 pm
Kodaikanal International School at 125: A school shaped by Palani Hills

Founded in 1901 and Indias first school to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Kodaikanal International School has educated generations of students. Today, its 135-acre Poondi wilderness campus extends that learning into biodiversity, environmental research, outdoor education and community engagement

12 Aug 2026 6:10 pm
RPF poised to increase its manpower in Southern Railway

Comprehensive training for a fresh batch of 258 male constable recruits gets under way at the RPF Zonal Training Centre at Tiruchi and they will be posted in Southern Railway zone upon completion of their training

12 Aug 2026 6:02 pm
AI-powered cameras to trigger alerts if railway level crossing gates remain open

Cameras will provide live video feeds to Station Master of the nearest railway station and control room; move aimed at preventing accidents at crossings

12 Aug 2026 5:58 pm
Possible Sangam-age irrigation structure exposed on Kollidam river near Tiruchi

Villagers stumbled upon the brick and stone structures a few days ago, and ASI team inspects and says it probably belongs to the Early Historic period

12 Aug 2026 5:54 pm
Sensex falls 188 points amid elevated crude oil prices; Tata Group stocks decline after N. Chandras exit

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 187.90 points, or 0.24%, to settle at 77,966.35, with its 21 constituents ending lower, eight with gains and one unchanged

12 Aug 2026 5:48 pm
Rajya Sabha adjourned amid row over lungiwala remark against CPI(M) MP John Brittas

Proceedings disrupted as CPI(M) MP alleges BJPs Sushmita Dev repeatedly used the term during a debate; Chair calls for respect for regional identities and summons members for discussions

12 Aug 2026 5:46 pm
12 Aug 2026 5:42 pm
Retail inflation hits 19-month high of 4.45% in July 2026 as food, fuel prices rise

While food, restaurant and accommodation services, and transport became more expensive in July, other services such as healthcare, recreation, sports and culture saw inflation cooling marginally.

12 Aug 2026 5:39 pm
Assam CM defends move to reduce Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone to 1 km from the default 10 km

Retaining a default 10-km Eco-Sensitive Zone around Kaziranga could affect several populated areas, Himanta Biswa Sarma says

12 Aug 2026 5:36 pm
Mach Travel Solutions Q1 FY27 Revenue Jumps 538% YoY to 144.33 Cr

Mach Travel Solutions Q1 FY27 Revenue Jumps 538% YoY to 144.33 Cr

12 Aug 2026 5:30 pm
Kashmir's stories and traditions come alive in Asian Paints' Tribute to the Valley

Kashmir's stories and traditions come alive in Asian Paints' Tribute to the Valley

12 Aug 2026 5:30 pm
Economic blockade in Assam affects life along border with Arunachal Pradesh

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says he has requested counterpart Pema Khandu to probe Mondays firing incident and punish the culprits

12 Aug 2026 5:29 pm
Prem Keetanu: Veer Pahariya and Aparshakti Khurana to star in upcoming comedy-drama

The film is directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, known for Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, and also stars Aafiya Sayed, Rakesh Bedi and Nikhil Vijay in pivotal roles

12 Aug 2026 5:27 pm
Rajasthan ambulance scam: Kerala HC quashes order for compensation of 5 lakh against BJP leader

The Division Bench of Justices has held that the Additional Sub Court, Ernakulam, had erred in finding that Somaiya had defamed Krishna since he had not sufficiently proved the allegations wrong

12 Aug 2026 5:25 pm
Supreme Court mulls remanding to HC plea over who represents all Krishna devotees

The application was for something else, and notices were not issued to all the plaintiffs. We, in any case, are inclined to remand the matter back to the High Court, Allahabad High Court observed

12 Aug 2026 5:24 pm
BJP politicising Jharkhand students stir, brought people from other States to disrupt protests: Congress

Accusing the BJP of being involved in exam mafia across the country, the Congress said the BJP was opposing the CID probe into paper leaks in the state, fearing that it would get exposed

12 Aug 2026 5:21 pm
Public sector banks bad loan write-offs shrink as recoveries rise

An analysis of two separate answer to Parliament by the Finance Ministry also shows that large industries and services are no longer the primary category of loans being written off

12 Aug 2026 5:14 pm
25 projects, 21,627 jobs: SIPB approvals take two-year tally to 13.78 lakh crore

Chairing the 20th State Investment Promotion Board meeting, the Chief Minister asked officials to complete the remaining 37 MSME parks by September and the Mulapeta port by December, and to focus on green ammonia, lithium batteries and robotics

12 Aug 2026 5:08 pm
Team led by RRI scientists predicts petal-like structures in Suns corona during eclipse

Research group of Dibyendu Nandi, senior professor in astronomy and astrophysics at RRI, is among several groups across the globe that pursue the testing of computational models of solar magnetism and space weather through eclipse observations

12 Aug 2026 5:04 pm
When five DMK men were killed in police firing at Chennais Marina Beach after Karunanidhis arrest in 2001

On August 12, 2001, a rally organized by the DMK in Chennai turned deadly when police opened fire on the crowd, resulting in the deaths of five party members

12 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
Lok Sabha passes Bill to amend Mines and Minerals development Law without debate

Shortly after it was introduced, the Opposition MPs poured into the Well of the House amid heavy sloganeering and protests

12 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
N.Chandrasekaran tostep down as chairman of TataSons| 5keyquestions answered

Tata Group stocks fell after Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran said he will not be seeking reappointment when his current term ends on February 20, 2027

12 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
Sri Lanka allows immigration clearance for refugees returning from India

The decision comes amid concerns raised by refugee rights activists over the detention of a few returnees last year

12 Aug 2026 4:52 pm
Haiwaan teaser: Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan film promises mystery and psychological tension

Directed by Priyadarshan, the film also stars Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Rajpal Yadav, Sharib Hashmi, Rajesh Sharma, Pahal Chaudhary and Manoj Joshi

12 Aug 2026 4:36 pm
Ernakulam native arrested in case relating to BJP leaders death

Police said the investigation followed a suicide note allegedly written by Ratheesh in which Vaishakhs name was mentioned

12 Aug 2026 4:34 pm
12 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
Charges against Justice Yashwant Varma proven: Parliament panel

The Lok Sabha panel found Justice Varmas explanation evasive and unsatisfactory, noting he failed to adequately explain the cash found in his residences storeroom

12 Aug 2026 4:22 pm