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Letters to the Editor dated August 14, 2026

NEET paper leak: Delhi court allows CBI plea for further probe

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Friday, August 14, allowed the CBIs plea seeking further investigation in the NEET paper leak case. The agencys prose

Watch retailer Just in Time looks to double down on retail footprint expansion, eyes 1000 cr revenue-mark

This expansion comes as consumer spending on watches remains robust, with the company reporting annual revenue growth of 35-38%, outpacing indust

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Robust accretion to FCNR-B deposits: RBI decides to pull the plug on concessional swap facility

The concessional swap facility will now be available only for FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 years maturity mobilised till August 31, against the earlie

SRTT ban may delay Tata selection committee formation

As per the Articles of Association of Tata Sons, both Sir Dorab Tata Trust (SDTT) and SRTT have to jointly nominate three members to the five-mem

Expert committee to check structural issues of Kozhikode KSRTC terminal building

Transport Minister C.P. John, who inspected the facility on Friday, said the renovation works would be carried out based on the committees report

Police deploy water cannons on DYFI march to CMs MLA office in North Paravur

DYFI workers were demanding CMs resignation over the alleged links of Youth Congress activists arrested on synthetic drug peddling charges with t

ULBs introduce Aadhaar-based authentication for accessing citizen services

It is purely voluntary and is aimed at making civic service delivery faster, simpler and more secure, says the government

Presidents Medal for Rajahmundry Central Prison Superintendent

Telangana to deposit Rs 2,400 cr fee reimbursement in advance

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced that the state government would deposit Rs 2,400 crore towards fee reimbursemen

345 encroachments removed in Cyberabad on August 14 as part of Walk Free drive

CAG finds 89% of audited railway stations deficient in basic amenities

Of 512 stations audited, 458 stations were deficient in one or more minimum essential amenities, including fans, water coolers, drinking water ta

Minor boy arrested for womans murder in Coimbatore

Health insurance reforms must go beyond rates to address the cost of care: Industry experts

Standardising costs across private and government hospitals could help keep expenditure on tertiary and super-speciality care within manageable l

Watch: India caught in Trumps tariff crosshairs?

The Trump administration has flagged more than 40 countries, including India, as potential risks for helping China evade U.S. tariffs by routing

Rahul Gandhi gets privilege notice over remarks against Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi gets privilege notice over remarks against Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Telangana delegation to visit Philippines to study migration and labour policies

Despite the conflict in West Asia, opportunities for skilled workers available

North Odisha Rivers on the Rise: Jalaka Crosses Danger Mark, Baitarani and Subarnarekha Swell

Heavy rains in the upper reaches have sent water levels soaring across multiple rivers in north Odisha, creating a tense flood situation that cou

Thanjavur West Police Inspector moved to Reserve List

T.N. Minister for Housing inaugurates completed development projects in Cuddalore

Pune's iconic Camp Burger King sealed as Maharashtra FDA widens food safety drive

Punes iconic Camp Burger King sealed as Maharashtra FDA widens food safety drive

Karnataka High Court flags growing expired food menace, calls for constant vigil

Customers trust is the very foundation for food industry, the Court said

Kerala University to introduce double-valuation system for LLB examinations

Decision comes against the backdrop of complaints from students about significant variations in marks during revaluation and demands for greater

Revision in timings of HubballiSindhanur Daily Passenger

SNDP microfinance scam: Kerala HC directs govt. to consider sanction to prosecute Vellappally

Four held for illegal mini gas cylinder manufacturing network

Minister Bharath pays tribute to Uyyalawada

Cockroach row: CJI Kant says remarks misused with malicious intent to mislead youth

New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed concern over the circulation of clips of court proceedings on social media wi

States turn to solar subsidies to offset losses from subsidised power

The approach primarily entails that states additional subsidy on subsidising power is streamed as capital expenditure for financing rooftop solar

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumars optics of outreach to Opposition

Farm owner booked for delayed registration, concealing death of exotic animal in Erode

Verification also reveals that seven African serval cats at the farm has not been registered; one had been purchased from Hyderabad and three fro

Odisha Braces for More Rain as Depression Weakens

A low-pressure system currently active over Jharkhand and the Gangetic West Bengal region is set to keep Odisha wet for the coming days. The syst

Watch: Mecca defence pact: A new security order in West Asia? | Worldview

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Agreement, a trilateral defence pact promising collective deterrence against aggression.

Forest Dept. asks organisers not to hold off-road activity in Kudremukh National Park area

Freedom, Reimagined

This Independence Day, four women are proving that the most powerful expression of freedom is not celebration, but responsibility, writes Swati S

18 kg ganja seized in Tirupati district

Govt taking comprehensive reforms to curb exam paper leaks: President Murmu

Govt taking comprehensive reforms to curb exam paper leaks President Murmu

Evidence demands CBI probe into Coimbatore SC youth murder case

Europe wildfires spread as record heat triggers evacuations across continent

Europe wildfires spread as record heat triggers evacuations across continent

Clean Kalaburagi is a shared responsibility: Mayor Varsha Jane

The Run for Shatabhishekam marathon and cyclothon were conducted to promote cleanliness, environmental protection and patriotism

Naveen Patnaik Urges CM Mohan Chandra Majhi to Oppose MADR Amendment Bill

Bhubaneswar, August 14: Opposition leader and BJD president Naveen Patnaik has written to Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi, urging the state go

Documentary on partition horrors screened at Regional Science Centre Tirupati

Modi Naturals targets 900950 crore FY27 revenue

Oleev edible-oil maker Modi Naturals expects revenue to rise 25-32% to 900-950 crore in FY27 from 719 crore last year, as its expanded ethanol ca

Live-event industry growth of 44% boosts travel and local economies

Travel is one among the major contributors in indirect expenses with outstation visitors accounting for nearly three-fourths of total spending

Karnataka releases 170 crore towards pending salaries of transport employees

Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh announced the release of 170 crore towards pending salaries of employees of the States four transport

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An accident left him wondering if he would ever walk again, yet this physicist who grew up in a poor Rajasthan village became the first Indian to win the Wolf Prize

Indian-origin physicist Jainendra K. Jain has made history by winning the esteemed Wolf Prize in Physics for his innovative composite fermion the

Defence Ministry Signs Rs 1,577-Crore Loiter Munition Deal For Army

The acquisition is aimed at enhancing the combat capabilities of the Army's artillery regiments and strengthening overall operational readiness.

Har Ghar Tiranga Rally Held on RK Beach Road

District tourism officer J. Madhavi, district education officer Prem Kumar, information department RJD K. Sadarao, hotels association president P

Hearing on notice to wife of Ayodhya donations scam accused over new house deferred

The Ayodhya Development Authority has postponed the hearing regarding a construction notice issued to the wife of an accused involved in a temple

Trucks not permitted to ply inside Puducherry town during peak hours, says SSP/ pic S S Kumar

E-commerce platforms dial back discounts as mid-year sales growth moderates

The mid-year sales, coming ahead of Raksha Bandhan, are being viewed as a precursor to Diwali sales

FDA Takes Major Action: 16 Licenses Suspended in Maharashtra Hotels and E-commerce

Pune, August 14: The neglect of food safety regulations is now leading to serious consequences. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspen

Quote of the Day by Malcolm X: 'If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed...'- Powerful life lessons on media, oppression, narrative control and independent thinking by one of the most influential voices of the civil rights era

Quote of the Day by Malcolm X: Malcolm X's life offers lessons on media influence and critical thinking. He urged questioning narratives and look

EPFOs Mysuru Regional Office launches enrolment campaign

Bhubaneswar Charts a Future-Ready Path Against Urban Flooding

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) marked a significant milestone in its quest to make the temple city flood-resilient. During the 43rd

Zameer Ahmed Khans refusal to hoist the National Flag is the height of unapologetic irresponsibility', says Capt. Chowta

Golconda roads shut, parking restrictions for Independence Day celebrations

Eight-Member Motorcycle Theft Gang Held in Markapuram

They later hid the stolen vehicles in Bestavaripeta and Markapuram

Libra Moon on August 15 could finally lift the pressure for these 3 zodiac signs and bring unexpected blessings

The deeper message of this Libra Moon Horoscope is about perspective. Sometimes life doesn't feel lighter because our circumstances have changed

Russian drones kill woman, child in Sumy as UN warns of rising civilian deaths

Russian drones kill woman child in Sumy as UN warns of rising civilian deaths

Illegal Abortion Kits Racket Busted In Maharashtra, Case Against 8

The FDA, in a statement here, said its Nagpur and Solapur offices acted on August 12 against illegal sale of Clear Kit and Prega End, medicines u

Air India plans 16 B787-8 retrofits in 2027, over 100 new aircraft in two years

Fleet transformation remains on track despite geopolitical, fuel and operational pressures

Central Railway to upgrade 22 Mumbai locals to 15-car rakes from Aug 15

Central Railway will augment twenty-two suburban services to fifteen-car rakes starting August fifteenth. This move will increase carrying capaci

Seediri Appala Raju released from jail as Sompeta court grants him bail

The YSRCP leader has been arrested on July 22 on charges of misleading the Police Department in a road accident case, in which his son Arav is th

Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte, 'Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in' offers timeless lesson on success, ambition, courage, discipline, teaches why you should take time to think, prepare and deliberate, but when the right moment arrives, stop overthinking, trust your decision and take decisive action

Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte speaks to one of the most difficult skills in life: knowing when to stop preparing and start doing. Delibe

SIR Spotlights Identity Crisis Among Women From Other States Marrying Haryana Men

Many of these women have lived in Haryana for decades, raised families and voted in successive elections. But the absence of their names or those

SBI loan fraud case: man who escaped police custody in 2025 held in Hyderabad

A local court on Friday sent the accused, Kavala Venkata Narasimham, to Rajamahendravaram Central Prison on judicial remand

Newtap Finance gets CRISIL A-rating on back of disciplined growth

As of March 31, 2026, Newtaps managed loan portfolio stood at 4,582 crore, with on-book assets under management of 859 crore

US consumer sentiment drops by 4.2% in Aug as West Asia conflict drags on

US consumers' one-year inflation expectations rose to 4.3% in August from 4.2% in July as the Middle East conflict raised concerns over living co

Datanomics: Jharkhand student protests expose deep socio-economic fractures

Jharkhand's student protests over exam paper leaks have renewed questions about the state's education spending, unemployment and persistent pover

FinMin advises easing procedures for selection of project consultants

Move to break the dominance of very small group of companies

Kerala Schools Told To Skip Vande Mataram

Only the National Anthem at state ceremonies on August 15: Reports

AIADMK stages demonstration over crop loan waiver

Russian drones kill woman, 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties surge

Russian drones killed a mother and son in northern Ukraine on Friday. July saw the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since the invasion beg

HAL partners with Adani Defence, BEML to produce LCH Prachand

HAL on Friday said it has entered into partnerships with the Indian industry-Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Ltd and BEML-for manufacturin

Ashok Leyland Q1 net profit rises 0.8% to 616 crore, revenue up 12%

Ashok Leyland posted its highest-ever first-quarter revenue and net profit, driven by record volumes, even as rising material costs weighed on op

Houthis hit Saudi's Aramco Jazan refinery for second time in a week

The Houthis said two drones hit the Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan, days after an earlier attack set a crude storage tank ablaze.

Karnataka to introduce Command and Control Centre as part of measures to stop pilferage of PDS supplies

Political Tussle Intensifies Between Bhumana and Tirupati Collector

He also alleged that the collector had ordered an inquiry against him through the vigilance and enforcement department and the district police

SC/ST Commission has no power to adjudicate land disputes or direct mutation of Revenue records: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes has no jurisdiction to adjudicate disputes over immovable property or is

Telangana Raising Summit During Dec 7-9

This was one of the decisions taken by the State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here on Friday.