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Tummidihetti: Centre to mediate between Telangana, Maharashtra

Hyderabad:The Central Water Commission (CWC) has convened a meeting of senior officials from Telangana and Maharashtra on September 1 in New Delh

Revenue Augmentation Committee holds consultative meeting with trade, industry stakeholders

The committee, chaired by eminent economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia, was constituted to suggest measures to augment the States own tax and non-tax

BRS compromised, Harish Rao meeting RSS man secretly: Kavitha

Hyderabad: Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) president alleged that the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has been compromised, as Siddipet MLA and ex-BRS

Not borrowed any money from any lender, I am only a personal guarator: Subhash Chandra

CAG, IIT Madras launch Certification on Audit of Digital Systems

Telangana ACB uncovers assets worth Rs 3 cr from mines official

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday, August, 27, said it had registered a disproportionate assets case against a Mi

Nepal flash floods: U.P. focuses on river monitoring, activates rescue teams

The State government has activated relief and rescue teams along with necessary resources to safely evacuate Uttar Pradesh citizens stranded in N

Will T.N. govt. acquire Chennai house in which Saint Vallalar resided in the 1800s, asks Madras High Court

Justices G. Jayachandran and E. Manoharan direct Special Government Pleader (HR&CE) to obtain instructions by September 10, 2026

As onion touches 62 per kilogram, government blames middlemen for price rise

Farmers leader Rakesh Tikait had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and to Mr. Chouhan that onion farmers were getting a price as low as 1 p

Dont panic, government is with you: Maharashtra CMs message to tourists in Nepal

Aragen Life Sciences files DRHP for 800 cr fresh issue

The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of 800 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 27,329,192 equity shares.

Two teachers suspended in Yadgir for participating in RSS events

Nepal flash floods: What the disaster means for China-Nepal infrastructure and diplomacy?

In this news discussion, The Hindus Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar speaks with Beijing Correspondent Ananth Krishnan regarding the dev

Family members can represent vulnerable voters in Telangana SIR

Hyderabad: Any adult family member of a senior citizen, person with disabilities, sick or overseas elector can appear before the Electoral Regist

IRDAI permits insurers to invest in New Development Banks onshore rupee bonds

U.S. sounds out NATO allies over Europe force review

NATO chief Mark Rutte insisted that Washingtons allies were making progress by ramping up spending on defence and the acquisition of key capabili

SIR hearings begin in Telangana, four persons from the draft rolls rejected at ERO level during verification

Indias PE market holds firm despite global uncertainty: KPMG

Investors are increasingly targeting high-growth, profitable businesses with strong cash flows and opportunities for scaling and consolidation, w

In 2000, NASA's MISR used 9 cameras aboard Terra to study clouds, winds and aerosols. 1 year later, scientists showed it could measure cloud heights to within 400 meters worldwide, opening new possibilities for meteorology

NASAs MISR instrument is giving scientists a different way to study Earths atmosphere. Its nine cameras view the planet from different angles, re

Telangana: Amid ongoing row, Jadcherla MLA backs Konda Surekha

Hyderabad: Telangana forest minister Konda Surekha, who is currently facing an internal inquiry from the ruling Congress party, found support fro

BJPs First Meeting of New National Secretaries Focuses on Upcoming Elections

New Delhi, August 27: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held its first organizational meeting with newly appointed national secretaries at its hea

BJP Headquarters Hosts First Meeting of Newly Appointed National Secretaries Ahead of Assembly Elections

New Delhi, August 27: The BJP headquarters witnessed its first organizational meeting with newly appointed national secretaries on Thursday. The

Lunar Eclipse On August 28 could end a long-running drama: Each zodiac sign gets a different kind of closure on Friday

As the Virgo Sun draws attention to practical responsibilities while the Pisces Moon brings hidden emotions to the surface, the day's Lunar Eclip

Municipal worker fatally run over by unidentified vehicle in Khammam

TPJAC wants polytechnics within govt. technical education framework

The two-faced governors of Empire

The first English voyages to India ended for want of knowledge of the sea routes

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar's per capita income still trails India average

Punjab and Maharashtra, among the top 5 states at the dawn of reforms, have since moved down the order

LIC subscribes to Bajaj Finances 5,000 crore NCDs

LIC has subscribed to five lakh NCDs, of face value of 1 lakh each, of the deposit-taking non-banking financial company, totalling 5,000 crore, t

Telangana High Court upholds detention of man under PD Act for supplying fake insecticides

Maharashtra Chief Minister Emphasizes Purity of Offerings During Ganesh Chaturthi

Mumbai, August 27: Preparations for Maharashtras renowned state-level festival, Ganesh Chaturthi, are in full swing. In a recent meeting, Chief M

Living quarters for firefighters in Coimbatore commissioned virtually by CM Vijay

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Quote of the Day by Leonardo DiCaprio: Leonardo DiCaprios quote, At some point in your career, someone is going to tell you, This stove is hot. D

A new outsourcing model

What the $20 billion, New York-based Colgate-Palmolive announced last week was unique in the world of corporate-startup alliances

Karnataka suspends 2 govt school teachers for participating in RSS marches

Karnataka suspends govt school teachers for participating in RSS marches

Bengaluru: CCB registers FIR against four over alleged 14.5 crore land deal fraud

From washing utensils in Kolkata to a career-best 167: Shahbaz's cricket journey

Shahbaz Ahmed left civil engineering studies in Haryana to chase cricket dreams in Kolkata, 1,500km from home. Facing financial hardship, he wash

Power plants destroyed in Nepal floods? This Video is from Pakistan

Power plants destroyed in Nepal floods This Video is from Pakistan

India Sends Relief Aid and Bailey Bridge to Flood-Stricken Nepal

New Delhi, August 27: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday that India will send a Bailey bridge to assist Nepal in its re

Hockey World Cup: Indian women down Germany for best finish in 52 years

Having picked itself up to go again, the Indian womens team earned itself a small piece of history by finishing fifth with a 3-1 win over Germany

Andhra set to emerge as third subsea hub following datacentre buildout

The State is seeing investments from Microsoft and Google, who are building fresh subsea cable infrastructure, currently concentrated in Mumbai a

Watch: Nepal Flash Floods: Death toll increases to 362; 1000 still missing

A devastating flash flood struck Nepals Nuwakot district near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, leaving a trail of destruction.

Communal clash during Milad-un-Nabi in Mumbai, three booked

Mumbai: Three Muslim men have been booked in connection with the Milad-un-Nabi clash in Mumbais Parel area on Wednesday night, August 26, after a

Alternative pathways to more jobs

New markets and stronger demand from lower-income households can drive productive employment

PH Kurian : A public servant who put public health before patent rights

Kurian, in his last judgement in 2012, issued a CL on Bayers kidney cancer drug Nexavar, allowing the medicines manufacture at a price that was a

Russia bombards nine Ukrainian cities, calling the strikes massive

Russia described the targets as military-related, including industrial facilities, oil refineries, logistics hubs and port infrastructure.

11 booked for irregularities in Belagavi sugar factory

US shifts Patriot missiles to Middle East, leaving Europe dangerously exposed

US shifts Patriot missiles to Middle East leaving Europe dangerously exposed

Unconditional reforms

The fact that the BIS statute is mandated by different ministries and that the process can take up to six months adds to investment complexities

Onion Prices Under Control as Kanda Express Depart from Nashik to New Delhi

New Delhi, August 27: The first Kanda Express has set off from Nashik to New Delhi to alleviate rising onion prices and ensure availability in ma

Skilling to employment

Workplace exposure also needs to be expanded because 80 per cent of learners cite inadequate practical experience and industry exposure as a majo

Is climate change behind the devastating floods in Nepal? | Above the Fold | Aug 27, 2026

Several people have died in Nepal after floods triggered by a glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border, with 288 Indians still missing.

Indias entertainment & media sector to grow to $36.7 billion by 2030: PwC

Internet advertising remains the primary growth engine and is projected to nearly double from $7.5 billion in 2025 to $14.3 billion by 2030, grow

Telangana Congress social media in-charge beaten up, urinated on

Hyderabad: A social media in-charge for the Congress party, reportedly belonging to the BC Munnuru Kapu community, was allegedly beaten up and ur

Letters to the Editor dated August 27, 2026

Fire at textile shop in Arakkonam

Nepal-Tibet flash floods kill 362 as India searches for 290 nationals

NepalTibet flash floods kill as India searches for nationals

MSMEs face costlier finance, working capital squeeze under RBIs proposed NBFC credit curbs: FISME

Urges RBI to adopt targeted regulation instead of a blanket ban

AMCA bid deadline extended by two months to October 30

The deadline for Indian defence majors to submit bids for the indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft, Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, has

KPSC scam: Former chairman appears before CID

ESDS Software Solution IPO: Can strong growth justify the valuation?

A profitable core business provides the base case, while new AI projects offer significant optionality

Maharashtra Government Prepares for Ganesh Festival with Key Meetings

Mumbai, August 27: The Maharashtra government is ramping up preparations for the upcoming Ganesh Festival. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held

At least 359 people dead in Nepal flood; rescue operations underway

Government issues fresh flood alert after satellite imagery shows that a lake has formed upstream of Bhotekoshi River; towns were wiped out in a

Why did the flash floods happen in Nepal?

Several people have died in Nepal after floods triggered by a glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border, with 288 Indians still missing.

Deepa Jewellers sets IPO price band at 168-177 per share

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to 250 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 1.18 crore equity shares

Toxic: Yash and Geetu Mohandas film is an ambitious misfire

Toxic had all the ingredients of a big, ambitious cinematic event scale, stars, style and the promise of something different. But does ambition

Nothing Before Coffee plans to add over 60 outlets this year

Over the years, the brand has expanded across metro, Tier-II and Tier-III markets, taking its caf experience to a wider and increasingly aspirati

Collector inaugurates nine social care centres for persons with disabilities in Tiruvannamalai

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INL backs Umar Faizy, questions critics over Waqf stand

UEFA prepares Swiss criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale

UEFA prepares Swiss criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale

Freedom from Waste: 70% fail to clean vacant plots, GBA to bill owners through property tax

Deputy CM launches gold, copper exploration work at Devadurga in Karnataka

Nepal Flash Flood Devastation Reignites India's Fear Around Ticking Chinese Mega Dam 'Water Bomb'

A deadly flash flood near the NepalTibet border has revived Indias concern over Chinas massive Medog hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo, w

Gujarat Extends Deadline for Penalty Interest Waiver for Rural Housing Beneficiaries

Gandhinagar, August 27: The Gujarat government has extended the deadline for a 100% waiver on penalty interest for beneficiaries of the Gujarat R

SEBI close to approving NSE's long-awaited IPO, says chairman Pandey

The regulator is also working on rationalising settlement, margin and risk-management provisions

How Zohran Mamdani mastered Trump's 'Art of the Deal'

Interestingly, Donald Trump laid down 11 rules for successful deal-making inThe Art of the Deal. Mamdanis first eight months as mayor suggest tha

WJM holds hunger strike in support of Anagha Sasi at Malayalam varsity

Can CPI poll 5,000 votes on its own in Keralam, asks CPI(M) State secretariat member C.N. Mohanan

India beat Germany 3-1 to secure fifth place at FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026

The Indian women's hockey team produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Germany 3-1 and secure fifth place at the FIH Women's Hockey Wo

HDFC Bank shares fall as US lawsuit adds to leadership succession concerns

Shares decline around 2 per cent as a US securities fraud class-action lawsuit and uncertainty over MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan's succession wei

Musician couple Mithun Jayaraj and Indu Prasad explore diverse sounds with Dakshina

Dakshina will release its newest track based on Sree Narayana Gurus devotional song on August 28

Rs 1.1 lakh cr to Rs 2.1 lakh cr: Why cost of 1st bullet train project has doubled

Dream11 pulls from fantasy games to build global sports engagement platform

Dream11 on Thursday said it has moved away from pure-play fantasy sports to building a global sports engagement platform. Dream11 was India's big

One Nation, One Election: 70% back simultaneous polls, MOTN survey shows

One Nation One Election back simultaneous polls MOTN survey shows

In 1959, Auckland opened its Harbour Bridge after 3 years of construction. 10 years later, clip-on sections doubled its capacity from 4 lanes to 8 lanes for city traffic

Auckland Harbour Bridge's initial construction prioritized affordability over immediate full capacity. The bridge was later expanded with clip-on

Vivekananda Kendra president Balakrishnan passes away

Noida woman hurling abuses was

Noida: A woman was caught on camera hurling derogatory abuses at a group of five to six security guards at a high-rise apartment complex in Noida

Dheerendra Shastri Announces Relief Efforts for Nepal Flood Victims

Chhatarpur, August 27: Dheerendra Krishna Shastri, the head of Bageshwar Dham, has announced food and medical assistance for the victims of the r