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U.S. pushes allies, China to back Trumps economic war on Iran

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessents comments underscored how Mr. Trump is shifting to economic rather than military pressure on Tehran the war drags toward the six-month mark

21 Aug 2026 5:31 am
Gen Alpha rises, one school at a time

Inspired by Gen Z protests, students are now questioning their education leaders. Around 300 girls protested, forcing the administration to reconsider their schools merger with a distant institution

21 Aug 2026 3:50 am
Praggnanandhaa finishes second in Sinquefield Cup

After a tie-break loss to Wesley So, Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa finishes second in the Sinquefield Cup

21 Aug 2026 3:15 am
Centres fiscal outlook faces geopolitical, revenue risks

Central government finances for 2026-27 may remain close to budgeted levels

21 Aug 2026 1:52 am
The Vanashakti verdict is balanced and pragmatic

The top courts verdict closes existing environmental clearance regularisation routes while leaving scope for a new framework

21 Aug 2026 1:28 am
Trial by fire: On fire accidents in West Bengal

West Bengal should rebuild its crumbling, hazardous infrastructure

21 Aug 2026 1:12 am
Socialist surge: On the rise of democratic socialism in the U.S.

Affordability issues propel democratic socialists in the U.S.

21 Aug 2026 1:08 am
Construction activities around Pallikaranai marshland can be regulated, not banned: TNSWA tells Madras High Court

It also submits a proposed interim Zone of Influence prepared by the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management

21 Aug 2026 1:04 am
Delhi master plan notified; 40 lakh houses planned

Master Plan for Delhi-2047 will direct citys development in line with its future needs, says CM; will help address rising population in Capital, expected to reach 3.2 cr. in two decades: Manohar Lal; cap on height of buildings removed in most areas, clearing way for vertical expansion; FAR raised to 500

21 Aug 2026 1:03 am
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes Perus southern Andes, says USGS

The earthquake was felt in several regions of southern Peru, including Ica and Arequipa

21 Aug 2026 12:59 am
Groundwater extraction NOC for commercial users to go digital by end of September

By going online, the WRD aims to streamline the monitoring mechanism and clearance process; groundwater in nearly 386 firkas/blocks in Tamil Nadu were identified as over-exploited as of 2025

21 Aug 2026 12:52 am
Boys constitute 59% of out-of-school childrenin Chennai Corporation

Commissioner G.S. Sameeran says 4,308 boys and 2,994 girls have been identified as out of school, and that the GCC will compile community-wise details for better intervention in each community

21 Aug 2026 12:48 am
Multicultural spirit is Chennais greatest strength: GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran

We [at GCC] are strengthening its blue-green infrastructure, creating more public spaces, and making the city greener, with a target of planting 12 lakh saplings this year

21 Aug 2026 12:44 am
Wider engagement with universities and youth can bring new, unconventional ideas: PM Modi after high-level meeting

During the meeting with secretaries, PM Modi highlighted the importance of collective effort, drawing on experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic and the West Asia crisis when departments collaborated effectively

21 Aug 2026 12:42 am
T.N. government sets up State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre

It designates the Cyber Crime Wing Headquartersas TN-S4C for effective co-ordination between the Central and State law enforcement agencies

21 Aug 2026 12:42 am
Vizag Metros double-decker stretch scaled down to 2.1 km

The initial 20km stretch of the double-decker component of the total lenght was first reduced to 13 km and now to just 2.1 km .

21 Aug 2026 12:01 am
Plea in Supreme Court seeks CBI probe into allegations of Jharkhand JPSC exam irregularities

The petition argues that it is imperative to have the allegations in the case probed by an independent agency, such as the CBI, rather than the State CID, which is currently investigating the case

20 Aug 2026 11:16 pm
Around 140 government buses to be operated for Tyagi Immanuel Sekaran memorial day, HC told

High Court directs authorities to deploy two police personnel on each bus to ensure the safety of the public attending the Tyagi Immanuel Sekaran Memorial Day event to be observed on September 11

20 Aug 2026 10:57 pm
Congress seeks postponement of Census in Manipur, cites displacement

Inner Manipur MP A. Bimol Akoijam says conducting the exercise under the present circumstances would be an injustice to those affected by the conflict

20 Aug 2026 10:54 pm
Opposition accuses government of pushing RSS agenda on NCERT textbooks

People with links to the Sangh and its affiliates were named in NCERT team tasked with preparing new political science textbooks for Classes 11 and 12

20 Aug 2026 10:53 pm
Manipur economy set back by a decade; no roads, investments in hill districts, says NPF MLA

Poor connectivity and repeated blockades of key highways have crippled development projects and worsened the hardships faced by ordinary people, Ram Muivah of the Naga Peoples Front, an ally of the BJP in Manipur, says

20 Aug 2026 10:51 pm
Hockey World Cup | India survives Englands onslaught, advances to the next round

Bichu makes a crucial final-minute save as the Marijne-coached side holds on for a goalless draw; the team, having come up with a defensive masterclass, finishes second in its pool

20 Aug 2026 10:41 pm
Angel Yeast's AHH Packaging Design Recognized with Red Dot Award

Angel Yeast's AHH Packaging Design Recognized with Red Dot Award

20 Aug 2026 10:30 pm
Southern States raise concerns over tax share, delimitation and water disputes at Zonal Council meeting

The 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mamallapuram saw southern States raise concerns over fiscal devolution, delimitation, water disputes and political representation, while calling for greater regional economic cooperation and cooperative federalism.

20 Aug 2026 10:28 pm
Chinese court sentences founder of troubled property developer Evergrande to life in prison

The Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court convicted Hui, 67, and Evergrande of engaging in large-scale financial fraud in inflating the group's assets and concealing its liabilities

20 Aug 2026 10:24 pm