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Biren Singhs audio clip altered, says Centre; SC allows Manipur civil society group to access report

Petitioner-NGO says earlier tests had shown a 93% match linking the audio clips to the former Chief Minister; plea alleges the leader was involved in the ethnic violence in which over 250 people were killed

8 Aug 2026 1:59 am
Woman auto driver, allegedly denied right to work, reinstated in Keralas Kochi

The 52-year-old, who was reportedly not allowed to work for over four months after her expulsion from the CITU, was reinstated after her plight caught public attention through media reports

8 Aug 2026 1:57 am
Residents of old age home steal the scene at fashion show for senior citizens in Keralas Thrissur

Residents of Thrissur Government Old Age Home win four honours at Niram 2026, proving confidence and creativity only grow with the years

8 Aug 2026 1:55 am
Beyond national interest: role of ethics and emotions in world politics

History offers numerous examples of ethics shaping international politics. Foreign policy is not merely an exercise in strategic calculation; it is also shaped by moral perceptions and collective emotions, as illustrated by the change in public perception towards the Israel-Palestine conflict

8 Aug 2026 1:54 am
Khalin Joshi wins J&K Open

Two-time Asian Tour winner Rashid Khan (68-68-64-69) finished runner-up at 15-under 269

8 Aug 2026 1:49 am
Abdusattorov upbeat about the Olympiad at home

The former World rapid champion admits being under pressure for the showpiece but believes the squad is capable of going the distance; says he will help Sindarov prepare for the World championship match against Gukesh in Geneva from November 25 to December 15

8 Aug 2026 1:46 am
Study cites Soligas of Biligiri as an example against fortress conservation approach

New research article highlights the need to understand and recognise the importance of Adivasi peoples connections, knowledge and skills in forest management

8 Aug 2026 1:44 am
Man City reject Barcelona bid for Rodri: reports

The 30-year-old has just one season remaining on his deal at the Etihad Stadium and has been strongly linked with a return to his native Spain

8 Aug 2026 1:42 am
No Indian umpire at Hockey WC after 28 years, veterans say focus should be on structured pathway

Raghu Prasad, the first Asian umpire to officiate in 200 international matches before retiring last year, said appointments for elite events are based on sustained performances in top-level competitions

8 Aug 2026 1:28 am
Ashfaq breaks U20 national record in 400m, Amanat finishes 6th in women's discus final

The 19-year-old Ashfaq clocked 45.81 seconds to finish second behind USA's Jayden DeLeon (45.63s) in the first round heat 5 and fourth overall to make it to the semifinals

8 Aug 2026 1:21 am
'Golden Boy' Neeraj can sometimes get silver too, he is human after all: Sumariwalla

Sumariwalla said Chopra's extraordinary consistency on the global stage since creating the still-standing junior world record of 86.48m in 2016, ought to be celebrated

8 Aug 2026 1:18 am
Kerala can become Indias model AI governance State

Annual reports are no longer enough and Artificial Intelligence can make the State a model for smarter governance

8 Aug 2026 1:14 am
The changing logic of the India-U.S. partnership

Indias challenge is to build capabilities that make it an indispensable U.S. partner

8 Aug 2026 1:10 am
Pay wall: On a charge on UPI transactions

Removing UPIs free nature will not only be unpopular but also unfair

8 Aug 2026 1:09 am
Prudent approach: On the RBIs interest rate-setting committee meeting

The RBI did well to hold interest rates, but inflationary pressures remain

8 Aug 2026 1:05 am
Hyderabads new elevated corridor reshapes a neighbourhood, one shop at a time

As Paradise-Shamirpet elevated corridor takes shape, decades-old shops and neighbourhood landmarks along Lothkuntas Rajiv Rahadari are disappearing, marking the end of a familiar streetscape even as the project promises to ease congestion on one of Secunderabads busiest traffic routes

8 Aug 2026 1:05 am
Dominant Praggnanandhaa makes the winning moves at St. Louis Rapid and Blitz

The 20-year-old finished with 23.5 points, comfortably ahead of Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan, the contender for the world championship title this year

8 Aug 2026 12:57 am
Contemporary Now Edition III brings 66 artists to Chennai

The exhibition, which begins on August 8, will celebrate artistic practice and dialogue

8 Aug 2026 12:46 am
Kabini dam: Fresh flood alert issued as rains intensify in Kerala

Inflow into the Kabini dam in Mysuru district has gone up yet again as incessant rains lashed its catchment areas in Kerala

8 Aug 2026 12:46 am
India counters China, formally names 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh

India has been dismissing Chinese efforts to assign fictitious names to Indian territory, asserting such attempts to create baseless narratives cannot alter undeniable reality

8 Aug 2026 12:45 am
Jadavpur University ragging death: after 3 years of court dates and police station visits, father still awaits justice

While 12 accusedremainin custody, the victims father asks why others named in the universitys internal probe have not faced prosecution

8 Aug 2026 12:32 am
No solar, wind, renewable energy project within 1 km of international border, says Home Ministry

Bar on Chinese, Bangadeshi and Pakistani engineers or staff in such projects, say new guidelines

8 Aug 2026 12:25 am
Delhi HC directs ECI to avoid imposing unbearable burden on teachers during SIR

Court expressed concern over the cumulative workload saying the teacher should not be expected to work for nearly 11 hours a day, particularly as many of them are women with family responsibilities

8 Aug 2026 12:22 am
Breastfeeding awareness programme held at MGM Healthcare

Over 100 mothers and healthcare professionals participated in the programme to promote awareness of exclusive breastfeeding and address common concerns

8 Aug 2026 12:06 am
Police conducts search ops, patrolling ahead of Independence Day in Jammu outskirts

The operation, carried out under the jurisdiction of police post Chowki Choura, covered the stretch from Gala to Thorni, including the villages of Miyari, Juthal and Amb, with the active participation of Village Defence Guard (VDG) members

7 Aug 2026 11:53 pm
Tasmac begins online bookings, but shops see technical snags, long queues

Salespersons say problems with the billing machines disrupted regular counter sales; some customers who bought liquor online found bottles broken; the portal, which saw around 700 bookings as of Friday evening, also has a grievance section

7 Aug 2026 11:49 pm
Indian media is at a critical juncture, says journalist Seema Chishti

Chishti was delivering the 25th N. Narendran memorial lecture on the theme Media Beyond Jantar Mantar

7 Aug 2026 11:39 pm