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India calls for stronger global tech collaboration at BRICS meet

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh says India has chosen Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability as the theme of its BRICS Presidency in 2026

21 Aug 2026 10:06 pm
IRDAI bars life insurers Pramerica, Edelweiss from opening new branches for 6 months

The insurers were warned for their failure to remain within the prescribed EoM limits

21 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
21 Aug 2026 9:15 pm
Kallan Vijayan row: former editor in-charge of Deshabhimani weekend supplement resigns

Following objections to the headline given to a feature article, the supplement was allegedly published later after replacing the article in question

21 Aug 2026 8:33 pm
Exam to fill 629 AEE posts in A.P. power utilities to be held from August 23 to 27

The exam will be held in two sessionsfrom 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.in CBT mode, there will be no negative marking

21 Aug 2026 8:02 pm
Fair weather likely across Keralam during Onam week

IMD predicts some isolated showers in parts of State in the days ahead of Onam; towards the end of August, southern Keralam is likely to witness a couple of intense spells

21 Aug 2026 7:59 pm
MLAs, MP raise demands at meet on Idukkis power-related concerns

Keralam Electricity Minister says government will explore keeping the Idukki dam open to the public year-round

21 Aug 2026 7:50 pm
Chokramudy in Keralam shakes off encroachments, welcomes Neelakurinji

Local people had staged protests in 2024, following which the government reclaimed most of the encroached land in the hills. Neelakurinji has begun blooming on these slopes now. The hills will be open to the public from August 24 to enjoy the view

21 Aug 2026 7:23 pm
'Breakthrough' mRNA cancer drug curbs melanoma in large trial

Researchers have for years been trying to apply mRNA treatments against cancer, but this was the first time such a drug showed positive results in a large, late-stage clinical trial

21 Aug 2026 7:10 pm
Constant rise in the price of cotton yarn puts Karur home textile industry in a quandary

When the manufacturers and exporters were yet to come to term with abnormal increases in cost, the price of yarn has once again shot up by 10% in the last three weeks, say sources in the industry

21 Aug 2026 7:01 pm
Brain's white matter may help soften cognitive impacts of gray matter loss: Study

The study is among the first to examine the brain's superficial white matter in a community-based population from a low- and middle-income country

21 Aug 2026 6:59 pm
Andhra Pradeshs AI-powered GST model wins national acclaim, says official

The 6th National Co-ordination Meeting has appreciated the States AI and Machine Learning-based system that helped in revenue detection of 743.43 crore in six months, says Chief Commissioner of State Tax Babu

21 Aug 2026 6:59 pm
CMFRIs Sagarika aquarium at Keralams Vizhinjam turns 30

Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium is home to 83 species of marine organisms and has grown into a popular centre for marine research, education, and conservation

21 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
ED searches in Viveka murder case to divert attention from 'DSC irregularities', alleges YSRCP

Govt. should order a CBI probe into the 'DSC irregularities, particularly the sports quota', and YSRCP is equally prepared for a CBI inquiry into the Group-I irregularities being cited against the previous govt., says Srikanth Reddy

21 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
We need to prepare today for the crimes of tomorrow, says Telangana DGP

As crime evolves beyond traditional offences to include cybercrime, narcotics, organised networks and technology-driven offences, policing is also adapting to a generation shaped by social media and digital technology. In an interview with The Hindu, Telangana Director General of Police C.V. Anand discusses preparing the force for the next decade, balancing technology with traditional policing and anticipating emerging threats

21 Aug 2026 6:50 pm
Approval granted for conferring President's Medal for Gallantry on former cop: Centre to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court expressed displeasure over the Centre's non-compliance with a Madhya Pradesh High Court direction to confer the award on former police officer Vivek Singh Chouhan

21 Aug 2026 2:31 pm
Poco launches M8x 5G for mid segment users in India

Poco M8x 5G ships with a 7,900 mAh battery, supported by a 45W charger in the box

21 Aug 2026 2:01 pm
Data centres in Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Why did the Admin express interest and withdrew it later

On Great Nicobar Island, local Nicobarese communities are already opposing the Union governments 91,000 crore mega-infrastructure project that involves building an airport, a transshipment port, and a tourism-led township

21 Aug 2026 11:49 am
Tamil Nadu promises to review curbs on transportation of construction materials to Keralam, says CMO

A statement issued by Keralam CMO says Vijay informed Satheesan during a that TN govt will consider exempting Keralam from the restrictions

21 Aug 2026 11:40 am
Morning shower brings relief from sweltering heat in Vijayawada

Weather report forecasts thunderstorms and strong winds in coastal Andhra Pradesh on August 21

21 Aug 2026 11:37 am
First group of deportees arrives in troubled Haiti after U.S. ends TPS programme

The deportees included Temporary Protected Status holders and Haitians who had served prison sentences, said Jean Negot Bonheur Delva, director general of Haiti's National Office of Migration

21 Aug 2026 11:35 am
UDF 100-day action plan: Keralam govt to grant industry status to Malayalam cinema by September-end, says Minister

Govt to also roll out its ambitious film literacy programme in schools and colleges to introduce students to global cinema, says Minister for Culture and Cinema P.C. Vishnunadh

21 Aug 2026 11:31 am
India remains very attractive destination for global investments, says Mauritius Financial Services Minister

Over the course of April 2000 to March 2026, Mauritius accounted for $186 billion of FDI, which is nearly a quarter of the total FDI that entered the country during that period.

21 Aug 2026 11:17 am
Nigeria kidnap victims escape hellfire captivity, beaten, malnourished

In total, 308 people were freed in what the government called the largest single-day rescue operation. But at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital in Ilorin, a long road to recovery lay ahead

21 Aug 2026 11:05 am
Why are some Americans destroying Flock cameras? | Explained

Flock, the maker and operator of surveillance cameras and license plate readers, has come under fire as critics accuse it of surveilling Americans and not doing enough to curtail abuse

21 Aug 2026 10:50 am
Going viral: Slogans that built solidarity during freedom struggle

With the internet nowhere in sight, Indias independence struggle across the countrys different parts harmonised via slogans. Anyone could shout these watchwords, anyone could understand them, and so everyone did.

21 Aug 2026 10:32 am
Interview | Tishani Doshis poems ofdisbelief in her new book, Egrets, While War

The poems explore grief and conflict via the imagery of birds, says the writer and dancer

21 Aug 2026 10:21 am
South Asians are missing from global health databases: why this matters and what needs to change

Advances in AI are allowing scientists to mine vast amounts of genomic data to detect disease earlier, predict risk and tailor treatments to individuals. But at the heart of this lies an old, constant problem the data used to build these tools lack diversity. South Asian scientists now want to build their own tools

21 Aug 2026 10:18 am
How Gaganyaans thermal protection system will survive re-entry | Explained

Why does Gaganyaan need a thermal protection system? How does its ablative heat shield work?

21 Aug 2026 10:17 am
Unexplained lumps and what you should do about them

Sarcomas, rare types of cancer, can often first appear as seemingly harmless lumps. Some are even operated on before a diagnosis is properly established. But a first operation performed without sarcoma-specific planning can make subsequent treatment more extensive

21 Aug 2026 10:10 am
Anthropic plans to change enterprise data retention policy, source says

Anthropic had said in June it would require 30-day retention of all enterprise customer traffic on its more powerful Fable and Mythos models

21 Aug 2026 10:07 am
Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local news

The levy applies to Meta, Alphabets Google, TikTok and Microsofts LinkedIn, covering companies with a significant social media or search service in Australia, and local advertising revenue exceeding A$250 million ($178 million)

21 Aug 2026 9:57 am
Sibal asks Shah if Modi as CM, Vajpayee as PM sang full version of Vande Mataram

Mr. Sibal questioned if the BJP leaders who did not sing the full version of Vande Mataram were also anti-national

21 Aug 2026 9:56 am
AI reshapes India's IT services sector contracts as clients demand more for less

Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech and Cognizant are rejigging business models, increasingly tying fees to performance outcomes instead of hours worked

21 Aug 2026 9:27 am
A secular republics sacrilege problem

Punjabs new sacrilege law has reignited debate over the criminalisation of religious offence in a secular state; its definition of sacrilege extends beyond physical desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib to words, signs and representations, bringing expressive conduct within the scope of the law

21 Aug 2026 9:15 am
Six Indians aboard cargo ship hijacked by pirates off Somalias coast

The ship, owned by Polar Movement Shipping, was carrying weapons bound for a Turkish military training facility in Mogadishu, as well as communications and satellite equipment, the official said; the 10-member crew included six Indians, one Turkish national, one Georgian and two Serbian security guards

21 Aug 2026 9:05 am
Pakistan vs England Test: Brook maintains stranglehold over Pakistan for dominant England

Brook cashed in on some indisciplined bowling from a lightweight seam attack to make 91 from 93 balls as England opened a 195-run lead with two first innings wickets still standing

21 Aug 2026 8:05 am
Partnership in crime, incubated behind bars in Telangana

Prisons are meant to reform offenders, but for some habitual criminals, they can also provide an environment to make contacts, exchange know-how and forge bonds that continue after release. Investigators in Telangana are finding such links in cases ranging from vehicle thefts to attention-diversion fraud.Naveen Kumarexamines how prison associations can evolve into criminal partnerships, and whether these links point to an unintended breeding ground for crime in jail

21 Aug 2026 8:02 am