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27 Aug 2026 2:46 am
Identify, eliminate threats before they grow big: Amit Shah urges security agencies

Indias security policy must be framed keeping in view emerging global challenges, including geopolitical instability, energy and resource insecurity, rising radicalisation and cyber misinformation campaigns, says Home Minister

26 Aug 2026 2:00 am
Bitter half: HC frees man who forced wife to ingest insect killer

Delhi HC acquits man, saying the prosecutions case lacked cogent evidence about the intention and knowledge as contemplated in Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code. The court said many spouses recently resorted to extreme violence that were incomprehensible some decades ago

26 Aug 2026 1:55 am
CJP expands its footprint with fresh appointments

Names 5 joint secretaries and two national spokespersons; forms coordination committees for the north, west and east zones; members to visit southern and north-eastern States in coming weeks

26 Aug 2026 1:48 am
Loitering munition may have hit Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor: former CDS Anil Chauhan

Nuclear-related facilities are located in the Kirana Hills area near Pakistans Sargodha

26 Aug 2026 1:44 am
Kochi wakes to Thiruvonam festivities

Kochi embraces the festive spirit as Onam celebrations gather pace; Thrikkakara temple draws visitors as Onam rituals continue; traffic police deploy additional personnel as festive crowds take to roads

26 Aug 2026 1:34 am
Delhi Health Minister reviews H1N1 preparedness as count grows

Ensure adequate medical supplies, boost awareness drives, says Pankaj Kumar Singh as number of cases rises to 2,308; dedicated wards set up; schools told to reinforce respiratory hygiene practices

26 Aug 2026 12:46 am
Man held on charge of assaulting mother forquarrellingwith his wife inMaduravoyal

The accused, Karthik, a resident of Cholan Nagar, attacked his mother Kanniyammal, 70, after she questioned his wife over talking to women from the neighbourhood outside their house

26 Aug 2026 12:45 am
Couple, finance company manager held for 21-crore mortgage fraud

The arrested persons were identified as Devendran, 51, and his wife Sasikala, 43, both from Anna Nagar, and R.G. Harinath Karthik, 51, of Perungudi, manager of the Anna Nagar branch of Repco Home Finance Limited

26 Aug 2026 12:38 am
Root causes: On Indias youth crisis

Indias youth crisis is about the absence of jobs, not just examination reform

25 Aug 2026 11:55 pm
Escape velocity: On what Indias space sector must focus on

Indias space sector must focus on reliability and regular launches

25 Aug 2026 11:52 pm
The recruitment controversy in Andhra Pradesh

The competitive accounting of examination scandals may not appeal to Gen Z

25 Aug 2026 11:35 pm
RLM, JD(U) clash over Nitishs legacy in Bihar

Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) National President Upendra Kushwaha recently projected himself as the real successor to Nitish Kumars political legacy; JD(U) State president slams statement and projects Nishant Kumar as the heir

25 Aug 2026 11:05 pm
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves lifelong free bus travel for women aged 60 and above

The decision will provide financial relief to senior women while giving them greater independence and convenience in commuting, says an official statement

25 Aug 2026 11:01 pm
Maharashtra government scraps age limit for tribal hostels after Rahul Gandhis letter to CM

Tribal students to continue protest until other demands are met; BJP advises Rahul to visit the States governed by the Congress to take stock of the situation there

25 Aug 2026 10:57 pm
Tata Steel gets interim relief in 1,755 crore demand notice issued by Jharkhand government

The company was of the view that the demand lacked justification and substantive basis and had merit to challenge the demand.

25 Aug 2026 10:24 pm
NASSCOM strongly responds to DHS proposal to fix H-1B visa fee at $103,265

NASSCOM reminds the U.S administration that the number of H-1B employees Indian technology companies has reduced significantly as they steadily expanded local hiring. Also, Indian tech industry spent over $ 1.1 bn for strengthening STEM pipeline in the US working with over 130 universities and colleges impacting 2.9 millionstudents and upskilling more than 255,000 employees

25 Aug 2026 9:46 pm
West Asia conflict weighing on business confidence: RBI Bulletin

Domestic demandremained buoyant, as reflected by several indicators,including vehicle and tractor sales. Petroleum productconsumption growth returned to positive territory,after three straight months of contraction.

25 Aug 2026 9:35 pm
Blue-coloured foetus in ad prompts action against IVF centre in Rajasthan

As blue colour is associated with a male child, the Health Department views this as a prima facie indication of promoting sex selection services, says Principal Medical and Health Secretary Gayatri Rathore

25 Aug 2026 9:31 pm
Lifeboat of MV Ocean Winner recovered, no survivor found in Bay of Bengal: Coast Guard

China joins the search and rescue operation for the missing crew members of the Panama-flagged vessel

25 Aug 2026 8:58 pm
BJPs Sambit Patra calls Rahul Gandhi a robot of China

They (the Congress) are the ones who were found inside the Chinese tent when the Doklam standoff was taking place, Patra says, referring to the 2017 face-off between Indian and Chinese troops

25 Aug 2026 8:56 pm
Drought a defining developmental challenge, says Environment Minister at UNCCD conference

During the conference in Mongolia, Minister Bhupender Yadav advocates for integrating predictive technologies, localised early-warning monitoring, and proactive land management policies

25 Aug 2026 8:32 pm
Seven low-pressure systems, but little rain relief for Andhra Pradesh

State faces a 51.2% monsoon deficit as the systems bring only localised rainfall, raising concerns over the impact on farmers

25 Aug 2026 8:12 pm
Surrender first, appeal later: SC rejects Tarun Tejpals plea in 2013 rape case

The Supreme Court has rejected former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpals plea seeking exemption from surrender in the 2013 rape case.

25 Aug 2026 8:08 pm
Great Green Wall: 5,499-hectare palmyra groves to form natural shield along Andhra Pradesh coast

Great Green Wall intiative is part of the governments objective of achieving 50% green cover in State, restoring degraded ecosystems and conserving natural resources, says Deputy CM

25 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
Photography captures social change vividly, says Media Academy chairman

APPJAs National Photo Contest-2026 draws 110 participants from 15 States, with 440 photographs submitted

25 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
Haveri voters told to verify names in draft electoral rolls

The draft rolls, containing 12,20,281 voters, cover the districts six Assembly constituencies

25 Aug 2026 7:30 pm
Construction of devotee queue complex at Srisailam to begin soon

Chairing a meeting, Temple Trust Board Chairman says that the proposed three-story complex is designed to accommodate 12,000 devotees at a time

25 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Quantum computing services may start in Amaravati from January 2027, says Minister

The quantum computing facility being developed using German technology will add a new dimension to Amaravatis emerging knowledge ecosystem, says Narayana

25 Aug 2026 6:27 pm
Sex determination cases: Who can investigate, and what has the Supreme Court said?

There were essentially three questions before the Supreme Court: Can the police register an FIR for an offence under the Act? Can they investigate it? And can a Magistrate take cognisance of the offence on the basis of a police chargesheet?

25 Aug 2026 5:32 pm
U.N. committee expresses grave concern over rights violations against SCs, STs, Rohingya refugees

The committee calls on India to urgently address discrimination, hate speech and hate crimes and ensure accountability for these violations

25 Aug 2026 5:32 pm
Perfect host: On India as host of the 2026 BWF World Championships

India was successful as a host of badminton World Championships

25 Aug 2026 1:09 am