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The politics of calling minds Naxal

The new labelling is an escalation of the governments attitude towards dissent and democracy

31 Aug 2026 2:00 am
U.S. forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks

A U.S. officials says that U.S. forces have struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in the first military action in a month

31 Aug 2026 1:45 am
Nepals agony, the Himalayan warning to India

One living rock, shared by nations, makes its dangers a shared concern for all

31 Aug 2026 1:44 am
Adopt policies for reuse of treated water

Indias water future may hinge less on discovering new freshwater reserves and more on the intelligence with which the country recycles what it already has

31 Aug 2026 1:14 am
State of exception: On India, the UN CERD report

India must not normalise a culture of discrimination

31 Aug 2026 12:57 am
Neelakurinji-like bloom adds charm to Kudremukh Hills

Adding a distinctive charm to the beauty of the Western Ghats, a rare blue-violet flower resembling Neelakurinji has bloomed big along some trekking trails in the Kudremukh region of Chikkamagaluru district, attracting more trekkers and nature enthusiasts

31 Aug 2026 12:49 am
Drawn to defeat: On Indias chances in the ICC World Test Championship

India is now in a must-win situation in the Test Championship cycle

31 Aug 2026 12:47 am
31 Aug 2026 12:45 am
The Banyan Academy launches Dr. Parasuraman Lived Experience Writing Award

The awardees will have a mentor and editor to assist them in writing their books and telling stories of distress and resilience

31 Aug 2026 12:31 am
Street Play organised as part of the Pondicherry Heritage Festival

Street Play is inspired by Open Streets, a movement in the U.S. to open the streets for people to engage with their neighbourhood actively

30 Aug 2026 11:51 pm
Create a large reservoir in Parandur: Anbumani

Chennai needs a second airport since the runway at the current airport is not of the same standard or convenience as those at international airports, says PMK leader

30 Aug 2026 11:49 pm
PM Modis 36 international honours, at a glance | Graphics

On August 30, 2026, PM Modi was conferred with Uzbekistan's prestigious Oliy Darajali Do'stlik Order

30 Aug 2026 11:22 pm
Salem traders threaten to shut shops if Corporation does not slash taxes

Traders body office-bearer says Corporation has fixed property tax at 28 per sq. ft for commercial buildings in the city, which is higher than that in Coimbatore and Tiruchi cities, where the maximum tax is 16 per sq. ft

30 Aug 2026 11:21 pm
China, Bangladesh to start two-plus-two dialogue in the very near future, says Humaiun Kobir

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs announced this soon after the Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, called on him

30 Aug 2026 11:19 pm
Kandela Khap condemns restrictions on inspections of Haryana government schools

The Sarv Jatiya Kandela Khap alleged that the move was aimed at hiding shortcomings in the education system

30 Aug 2026 10:55 pm
Nepal struggles to preserve recovered bodies as flood toll touches 788

More than 900 workers are missing from hydropower sites and officials believe around 100 people trapped inside tunnels are alive; experts from India, China, and South Korea have joined the Nepal Armys efforts to rescue these workers

30 Aug 2026 10:50 pm
Israeli strike kills two people, including a 3-year-old boy, Gaza medics say

Gaza medics said the Israeli airstrike near a bakery in Deir Al-Balah killed one man, Hussam Nusair, a three-year-old boy, Tayyem Hamdan, and wounded several others

30 Aug 2026 10:47 pm
Venezuela's interim President says U.S. energy deal will last 25 years

This 25-year bilateral project envisages the development of 17 strategic oilfields with a production target of more than 1.5 million barrels per day, says President Rodriguez

30 Aug 2026 10:36 pm
Residents seek BHS status for Agaramthen sacred grove

Researchers said the groves biodiversity has not been comprehensively documented earlier and that the latest survey provides important baseline information for conservation

30 Aug 2026 10:32 pm
Russia says preparing 'massive strikes' on Ukraine's energy sector

Russian forces have begun preparations for massive strikes against facilities in Ukraine's energy sector in response to the ongoing attacks by the Kyiv regime on civilian infrastructure and on Russia's oil and energy complex, it said on Telegram

30 Aug 2026 10:20 pm
CBI arrests absconding accused in chit fund case

The funds were illegally collected from gullible depositors, according to the CBI

30 Aug 2026 10:16 pm
Anti-national graffiti at varsity whitewashed after West Bengal CMs ultimatum

Graffiti and poster culture have been prevalent at Jadavpur University for decades and are inseparable from the politics of the university

30 Aug 2026 10:13 pm
Bombay HC cancels clerk typing test after technical glitches at multiple centres

The decision follows protests by candidates who said server failures, non-responsive keyboards, software lag, automatic logouts and differences in test start times affected their performance

30 Aug 2026 10:07 pm
Why the FSSAI is also putting liquor under the scanner

Alcohol, though primarily regulated under State laws, is also classified as a food, making it subject to safety and product identity benchmarks under the Food Safety and Standards Act. A whiskey may not always deliver on what its label promises: the law should see to it that it does

30 Aug 2026 10:06 pm
Watch: PM Modis SCO visit comes with key expectations ahead of the BRICS Summit and UNSC elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Uzbekistan on a two-day visit, aimed at strengthening ties across a range of areas, including trade, clean energy and connectivity. From Tashkent, the Prime Minister is scheduled to travel to Kyrgyzstan to participate in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, being held on August 31 and September 1.

30 Aug 2026 10:06 pm
More wards, same workforce: GBA, corporations struggle to deliver on the ground

The State government replaced the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Act, 2020, with the new Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024, in 2025, which dissolved the BBMP and formed five corporations in its place, with a pan-city body called the GBA, which came into force on September 2, 2025

30 Aug 2026 9:47 pm
Parent objects to daughter receiving prize from Sriram Venkitaraman at Kozhikode event

The incident occurred at a private swimming pool complex in Cherootty Nagar afternoon after a triathlon a multi-sport race combining swimming, running and cycling

30 Aug 2026 9:16 pm