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Thirty-three additional district units will be created and 55 new faces are likely to assume officeas the DMK is set for a revamp following its defeat in the recent Assembly election, say party sources

Three recent important research developments, all readable in one minute

In an interaction with CEOs and founders of 20 space startups on Friday (August 21, 2026), Mr. Modi also highlighted India's cost-competitiveness in launching space ventures

A lunar eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface.

Why has the U.S. accused India of violating what it considers fair trade practices? How many countries have been named in the Great Transhipment Scam? What do these allegations mean for India? Can they impact Indias growth story?

The UK has forecast what could be the strongest El Nio in more than a century, a powerful climate event that could make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded. Britains national weather agency issued the warning on August 21, 2026.

In Episode 3 of The Scopes Gaganyaan Indias Leap, we explore the Crew Escape System the last line of defence for Indias astronauts during launch. From how its powerful motors can pull the crew module away from a failing rocket, to the forces astronauts can experience, discover why Gaganyaan uses a puller design, how machines can detect an emergency in milliseconds, and how ISRO has already tested the system in flight. We also look at the remarkable history of launch escape systems including the

It is expected that Apple may launch their first foldable smartphone in Q3 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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