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Beyond the walls of Siddhavatam Fort

Once a strategic military outpost and briefly the administrative headquarters of the Cuddapah district, the fort witnessed shifting centres of power. Its history, inscriptions, temples, sculptures, and architectural remains reveal the rich cultural legacy of this centuries-old monument, which is nestled between the Palakonda and Veligonda hill ranges, situated on the left bank of the Penna River.

22 Aug 2026 7:24 am
Indian national arrested in U.S. over multi-million-dollar fraud targeting elderly

Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami, 21, a Gujarat native who lived in Jersey City, New Jersey, was detained in Canada while attempting to flee to Qatar.

22 Aug 2026 7:23 am
Australia vs Bangladesh Day 1: Starc takes five wickets in first four overs

The left-armer removed both Bangladesh openers, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and wicketkeeper Litton Das, for ducks to leave Bangladesh at 12 for five.

22 Aug 2026 7:18 am
Ahead of MHA-Ladakh talks in September, Centres outreach sees withdrawal of cases against Leh protestors

Ladakhs key civil society groups, including Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), earlier this week submitted a list of non-negotiable demands to the administration and insisted on the withdrawal of pending cases against locals, who were arrested after the September 2025 violence in Leh.

22 Aug 2026 7:14 am
Uttar Pradesh holds dairy conclaves to boost rural economy, womens empowerment

Dhanalakshmi K., Dairy Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh, said that members of milk unions, milk-producing farmers, and self-help groups are encouraged to take help from welfare measures.

22 Aug 2026 6:56 am
U.P. Gen Alpha protests: Opposition demands education reforms, calls checklist eyewash

Congress called the move of the checklist a ploy to divert attention from issues of school closures and below-standard teaching caused by policy failure.

22 Aug 2026 6:40 am
FIFA slaps Argentina with fines, bans over World Cup final

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee also fined Paredes $90,000 for sparking a post-match brawl after Spains 1-0 victory in extra time on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

22 Aug 2026 6:39 am
Ukraine says 'cynical' Russian strike on shopping centre killed 16

Videos on social media of the Kryvyi Rig incident showed rescuers rushing to help the wounded on the street outside, as smoke poured out of the building

22 Aug 2026 6:24 am
A dry spell along the Cauvery

A weak monsoon has left farmers on both sides of the Cauvery struggling with dwindling water supplies. In Karnataka, farmers are worried about irrigation even as the State faces pressure to release water to Tamil Nadu, where large tracts of paddy fields remain barren. The competing demands have sharpened tensions between the two States

22 Aug 2026 4:14 am
T.N. Government places orders with two jewellers for supply of gold rings scheme

Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers are expected to supply a total of 1,28,499 one-gram gold rings for a four-month period beginning from June

22 Aug 2026 3:50 am
At least 13 minors rescued from garment factory in Mumbais Charkop

According to a police official, the children were sent to Mumbai for work by their relatives, and two suspects linked to their exploitation were arrested

22 Aug 2026 2:34 am
Cochin Shipyard delivers INS Mangrol to Indian Navy

The vessel is named after the coastal township of Mangrol in Gujarat

22 Aug 2026 1:59 am
Cabinet clears AI surveillance cameras and portable signal jammers for prisons

Residents around Parappana Agrahara fear network disruptions to aggravate

22 Aug 2026 12:59 am
Rashtrapati Bhavan withdraws email on Bangladesh PM visit

Full rehearsal notification by Rashtrapati Bhavan creates buzz over Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahmans visit to India

22 Aug 2026 12:59 am
North coastal T.N. set for wet spell till August 27, temperature to dip across State

Moderate rainfall with gusty winds reaching a speed of 40-50 kmph is likely over one or two places over Chennai and neighbouring districts, Ranipet and Western Ghats region till August 26

22 Aug 2026 12:58 am
Chennais remarkable quality is the willingness of people to help others: V.P. Jeyaseelan

Dr. V.P Jeyaseelan I.A.S., Director of Tourism, Tamil Nadu & Managing Director, TTDC

22 Aug 2026 12:56 am
Meena Kandasamy on decoding the Indian incel

The Indian far-right movement and the manosphere attempt to politically capture power through coordinated attacks and troll farms, said author-poet Meena Kandasamy at The Hindus Lit for Life Unplugged event on August 21.

22 Aug 2026 12:53 am
Alappuzha murder allegedly involving four minors raises troubling questions

Police have sought legal opinion on whether the three accused aged 1618 can be tried in a regular court; assessment to examine their capacity, understanding of the offence and circumstances of the alleged crime

22 Aug 2026 12:48 am
Upper Bhadra Project will be completed by year-end: Chaluvarayaswamy

He says 17.04 tmcft of water needs to be lifted from the Tunga river to the Bhadra reservoir and 324 crore is being spent on this project.

22 Aug 2026 12:32 am
Womens hockey World Cup: India goes down fighting to Netherlands, suffers first loss

Jansen and Matlas penalty-corner goals take the defending champion into the semifinals; Marijnes side pays the price for squandering the limited chances; however, the draw between Australia and China leaves the door open for all three sides

22 Aug 2026 12:29 am
Telangana government to initiate logistics reforms to enhance economic growth and efficiency

Government is prioritising measures that will reduce logistics costs, enhance multimodal connectivity, attract investments and facilitate seamless movement of goods within the State

22 Aug 2026 12:07 am
News from the world of Education: August 21, 2026

Information on admissions, scholarships, competitions for students, events for educators and more

21 Aug 2026 11:50 pm
Experts discuss integrative mental health

Over the course of a two-day workshop, the participants explored a central question: how can healthcare move beyond treating mental illness to caring for the whole person?

21 Aug 2026 11:48 pm
Govt. mulls 1,000-cr. resolve for drinking water woes in Vizag

Suitable locations identified for the storage of Godavari water that has been proposed to be brought to Vizag, says Minister P. Narayana

21 Aug 2026 11:43 pm