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TVK leaders condemn Nainar Nagenthrans remarks against T.N. Chief Minister

The BJP State unit chief, addressing a political gathering, had made a personal jibe at Mr. Vijay, while referring to his remarks in the Assembly

15 Aug 2026 11:57 pm
Join hands in achieving Swarnandhra, exhorts IT Minister Lokesh

He highlights reforms brought in government educational institutions, and says they have helped in attracting 1.10 lakh students private institutions

15 Aug 2026 11:54 pm
Fee details of self-financing medical, dental colleges in T.N. published

The Supreme Court had directed that all private/deemed universities should mandatorily disclose their fees, detailing tuition, hostel, caution deposit, and miscellaneous charges

15 Aug 2026 11:51 pm
No outsiders attended T.N. Cabinet meetings, says Social Justice Minister

Addressing the continuing incidents of honour killings in Tamil Nadu and the demand for a dedicated law to prevent them, the Minister says a decision will be made only after the K.N. Basha Commissions report was submitted.

15 Aug 2026 11:48 pm
Myanmar says over 3,00,000 Rohingya refugees verified for repatriation as exodus enters ninth year

The operation drove more than 7,00,000 Rohingya across the border into Bangladesh, joining hundreds of thousands of others already living there for decades in the wake of waves of previous violence perpetrated by Myanmar's military

15 Aug 2026 11:44 pm
SCoR Vijayawada division records 4,894 crore revenue in first four months: DRM

Taking part in the Independence Day celebrations, Mohit Sonakiya says freight loading touched 32.084 million tonnes, generating around 3,343 crore revenue

15 Aug 2026 11:28 pm
Vande Mataram skipped at State-level Independence Day function in Kerala

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan hoisted the national flag at the State-level Independence Day function at Central Stadium, and the ceremony was followed by the national anthem

15 Aug 2026 11:11 pm
Several police, correctional services officers receive PSM and MSM medals

In all, 27 officers selected for GM, PSM and MSM medals for the year 2026

15 Aug 2026 11:04 pm
Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a U.S. territory

Mr. Trump has repeatedly said the strait, which Tehran effectively closed at the start of the West Asia war in late February, is under U.S. control an assertion the Islamic Republic denies

15 Aug 2026 10:56 pm
Watch: Attari-Wagah border hosts Beating Retreat ceremony on 80th Independence Day

Beating Retreat Ceremony Held At Attari-Wagah Border On The Occasion Of 80th Independence Day Celebration

15 Aug 2026 10:52 pm
Street rallies held as Taliban government marks five years ruling Afghanistan

Hundreds gathered around a square beside the former U.S. embassy, while fresh flowers were thrown from military helicopters over a parade of athletes that featured only men because women are banned from sport in Afghanistan

15 Aug 2026 10:47 pm
Yemen government says Houthi missiles kill at least four civilians in port city

The armed forces aligned with the Yemeni government said the attack targeted civilian infrastructure and national assets at the port. Initial reports said four civilians were killed and several fishing boats were set on fire

15 Aug 2026 10:45 pm
Government rolls out foreign asset disclosure scheme for small taxpayers

Taxpayers will pay a 30% tax on the value of the declared undisclosed foreign asset or income, plus an additional amount equal to the tax, effectively taking the levy to 60%

15 Aug 2026 10:40 pm
NGT directs TNPCB to set timeline for IIT-Ms comprehensive study on pollution issues in Neyveli

The bench notes that the internal technical committee constituted by the TNPCB had submitted individual reports, but there were differences of opinion among its members on preparing a comprehensive report

15 Aug 2026 10:36 pm
Watch: What comes first? Decoding the protocol for Tamil Thai Vazhthu, Vande Mataram and Jana Gana Mana

The Madras High Court has revised its Independence Day programme to include Tamil Thai Vazhthu at the beginning of the celebrations. The change came after the Madurai Bench Bar Association raised concerns over the omission of the State Song from the courts original programme.

15 Aug 2026 10:35 pm
BCI chairman apologises to law students amid enrolment ban controversy

Without specifying the controversy or NALSAR, Mr. Mishra apologises for his words or letters that may have hurt students; says they should be free to form and express their own opinions; seeks dialogue, mutual respect

15 Aug 2026 10:30 pm
Iran calls for release of pilots captured in Qatar during West Asia war

Three Iranian pilots were captured alive by Qatari forces after their Su-24 fighter jets crashed during the war, said General Mohammad Bagherzadeh of the Iranian armed forces, Fars news agency reported

15 Aug 2026 10:27 pm
Watch: EPS: TVK govt deceived people by renaming, reannouncing AIADMK, DMK schemes

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami accused the TVK government of misleading people by renaming and reannouncing schemes introduced by previous AIADMK and DMK governments.

15 Aug 2026 10:26 pm
The Hindu 360, Tamil YouTube channel, launched

Investigative journalism should reach the Tamil audience too, says N. Ram

15 Aug 2026 10:24 pm
Watch: 33% womens quota: Modi urges parties to act, Congress hits back

Congress has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modis Independence Day appeal to implement 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.

15 Aug 2026 10:23 pm
Engineers in Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department complain over lack of promotion opportunities

The body has called for the establishment of district-level quality control laboratories in the department on the lines of those in the Highways and Minor Ports Department

15 Aug 2026 10:18 pm
Watch: CMs across states mark Indias 80th Independence Day with flag hoisting

From Yogi Adityanath to Joseph Vijay, Chief Ministers marked Indias 80th Independence Day by hoisting the national flag and paying tribute to freedom fighters. The celebrations also focused on development, social justice, peace, unity, and good governance across the states.

15 Aug 2026 10:11 pm
PM Modi's I-Day speech will be a milestone towards Viksit Bharat journey: Amit Shah

In a post on X, Mr. Shah said Mr. Modi outlined a comprehensive roadmap to build a Viksit Bharat driven by the spirit of nation first, drug-free and a safe India

15 Aug 2026 10:11 pm
15 Aug 2026 10:10 pm
Rahul Gandhi demands justice for woman killed at Uttarakhand resort

Four years had passed since the murder, but even today the family is waiting for justice, says the Congress leader

15 Aug 2026 10:01 pm
Death toll in Zimbabwe ferry capsizing rises to 68: police

Officials say the boat was authorised to carry 90 people but was packed with 114 adults, five crew members and an unspecified number of children

15 Aug 2026 10:00 pm
Kerala University V-Cs Vande Mataram remark kicks up row

Mohanan Kunnummal says those opposing singing ofVande Mataram did not know who their mother was

15 Aug 2026 9:52 pm
After Rajasthan school students protest gets CJP boost, authorities promise action

Students and local residents protested for two days at a government school in Alwar district against its dilapidated condition and a shortage of teachers

15 Aug 2026 9:50 pm
Charges of corruption on govt. by ruling party leaders indicate ground reality: KTR

He seeks to know whether Chief Minister is working for long hours to discontinue existing welfare schemes

15 Aug 2026 9:39 pm
Fadnavis backs Modis intellectual Naxals remark

If reports that Sonia Gandhi was unhappy because the full Vande Mataram was played are true, then what else can this be but dimagi Naxalism, says Maharashtra Chief Minister

15 Aug 2026 9:38 pm
72 inter-State tourist buses booked in Ernakulam for tax evasion

Demand notices issued to recover more than 1 crore in tax dues from the vehicles

15 Aug 2026 9:33 pm
Chief Minister Naidu, High Court Chief Justice Lisa Gill attend At Home hosted by Governor Abdul Nazeer

The Governor showers praise on The Hindu for its commitment to the social causes andintegrity of the country

15 Aug 2026 9:32 pm
15 Aug 2026 9:30 pm