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Till Article 371-like safeguards, make Ladakh Resident Certificate mandatory for tourism registration: Ladakh hoteliers

Opportunities for the next generation could gradually diminish as better-capitalised external businesses enter the sector, say local hoteliers. Locals who understand the fragile environment and live with the consequences of development must have a meaningful stake in determining how tourism grows, they say

9 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
Five held on charge of smuggling ivory

The arrests were made following a tip-off received by the Forest Intelligence Wing

9 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
Heartening to see Godavari waters meeting irrigation needs of Krishna Delta, says Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu

Inspecting the Prakasam Barrage filled with Godavari waters diverted through the Pattiseema project, the Chief Minister asks officials to make effective use of the available water resources amid rainfall deficiency due to El Nino

9 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
PM Modi meets CWG medallists, lauds their performances

PM Modi shared a short video clip of his interaction with the medallists on Instagram, describing the meeting as a special occasion and praising the athletes for making the country proud.

9 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Suvendu orders fresh probe into R.G. Kar rape-murder case

Ratna Debnath had written to me, requesting a fresh investigation. After extensive discussions with the chief secretary and a team of experts, I am announcing a fresh investigation under the Special Commission Act, 1952, says CM Suvendu Adhikari

9 Aug 2026 7:23 pm
Mobile phones to be banned in Tamil Nadus major temples from September 1: Minister Ramesh

Dedicated counters for the safe deposit of mobile phones are to be established in order to prohibit the use of the device inside the temple premises across the State.

9 Aug 2026 7:21 pm
History-sheeter Arjun Ayanki remanded, shifted to Thalassery jail in Keralas Kannur

The police, in the remand report, say granting bail to Arjun can lead to repetition of offences and that there is a possibility of him absconding and destroying evidence

9 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
Shopping malls missing from the real estate landscape in Tiruchi

Despite its multicultural population of travellers, professionals, and students, shopping in Tiruchi is restricted to commercial districts of the city; a 140-crore shopping mall likely to be inaugurated in 2029

9 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
Watch: More than 1.5 crore names deleted in third phase of SIR

More than 1.5 crore names have been deleted from voter lists in the third phase of the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) across 16 States and three Union Territories.

9 Aug 2026 7:15 pm
Group flags online terror threat issued against Pandits in Kashmir, seeks probe

Panum Kashmir says a threat issued by United Liberation Council has specifically named members of the Kashmiri Pandit community and disclosed their telephone numbers

9 Aug 2026 7:12 pm
Walkathon held in Chennai to raise awareness on vascular diseases

Experts at the event, stressed the importance of regular physical activity, lifestyle measures and timely vascular assessment in reducing the risk of serious limb complications

9 Aug 2026 7:11 pm
KSRTC Budget Tourism Cell launches 31 tour packages for Onam season

Operating from August 19 to September 7, these trips cover a wide range of destinations

9 Aug 2026 7:09 pm
August Kroghs Nobel winning discovery of oxygen supply to muscles

August Kroghs research showed how capillaries regulate blood flow to meet tissue oxygen needs

9 Aug 2026 7:08 pm
Flood recovery in Keralas Poonjar turns into political battle over absence of local legislator

Controversy over absence of Poonjar MLA M.J. Sebastian, with the LDF and the UDF trading charges over his decision to travel to the U.S. on a personal visit

9 Aug 2026 7:07 pm
No Ebola cases found on quarantined river boat, Congo authorities say

More than 200 boat passengers were placed in quarantine on August 6 in the port of Maluku, 65 kilometres (40 miles) from Kinshasa, after one traveller who was previously aboard the boat died with symptoms matching the Ebola virus

9 Aug 2026 7:04 pm
Mumbai police arrest one linked to cybercrime racketrouting7.42 crorethroughmule accounts

The accused opened bank accounts in their own names and in the names of other individuals across multiple banks and handed them over to cyber fraudsters to route money through, according to police

9 Aug 2026 7:04 pm
Naidu promises alternative to G.O. 3 to protect employment opportunities for tribal youth

Government committed to protecting the rights and welfare of tribal communities and creating greater opportunities for their economic and social advancement, says the Chief Minister on International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples

9 Aug 2026 7:01 pm
Chittoor police intensify crackdown against underage driving amid rising accidents

Minor drivers were involved in nine fatal road accidents and four non-fatal accidents in the district between January and July this year, says SP

9 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
AIISH to unveil PUNARJEEVAN neurorehabilitation unit on Monday

The 61st annual day of the premier speech and hearing institute will be inaugurated by Ms. Trishika Kumari Devi Wadiyar of erstwhile Mysuru royal family

9 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
Two held on murder charges in Belagavi

Investigators arrested Bangari Gawade and Rama Rana, who were allegedly having an extramarital affair.

9 Aug 2026 6:56 pm
Rajeev Chandrasekhar seeks resolution to protest by Kerala PSC aspirants, writes to Satheesan

He says instead of suppressing the protesting youth, the government should be ready to listen to and resolve their problems

9 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
HILT policy hits a road block as industries seek facilities before shifting

Govt. extends deadline for application submission

9 Aug 2026 6:48 pm
Midnight police search for Arjun Ayanki triggers political row

CPI(M) accused the police of raiding homes without permission even after they had traced the accused to Kannur

9 Aug 2026 6:48 pm
Officials highlight education, welfare for tribals on World Adivasi Day

Celebrations held across Chittoor and Sri Sathya Sai districts; Chittoor Collector directs the officials to expedite land titles for eligible tribal farmers cultivating in gap areas and improve drinking water and mobile connectivity in tribal habitations

9 Aug 2026 6:46 pm
CBI finds nothing suspicious in 22 deaths of minors in Palakkad

The agencys field verification revealed that 12 of the children died by suicide and 10 from accidental causes, with factors such as poverty and emotional distress cited as contributing reasons. The CBI added that final reports were submitted before respective Sub-Divisional Magistrate Courts by treating the cases as further action dropped.

9 Aug 2026 6:40 pm
Air India pilot's psychoactive substance test requires confirmation after altitude-loss incident

The incident has been classified as a serious incident and is being investigated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).

9 Aug 2026 6:40 pm
An appointment with the Pen Doctor, who revives old fountain pens with love and expertise in Madurai

R Srinivasan has been repairing fountain pens from his small shop near the Meenakshi Amman Temple for over 50 years

9 Aug 2026 6:35 pm
Netanyahu rejects U.S. Gaza plan, vows no pullout until Hamas disarms

After more than a week of gradually escalating criticism of the plan, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu explicitly opposed it as he faced pushback from his right-wing base ahead of elections

9 Aug 2026 6:25 pm
Ensure VB-G RAM G jobs for all eligible workers to check migration: Eshwar Khandre

Officials will be held responsible if people migrate owing to lack of employment, says Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister

9 Aug 2026 6:25 pm
Jaiswal, Gill get batting practice as India beat Sri Lanka XI by six wickets in warm-up

Chasing 207 for victory, India completed the target in 45 overs, finishing on 214 for four with Siraj smashing 32 off just 15 balls, including three successive sixes, to bring the game to an emphatic end

9 Aug 2026 6:24 pm
Power demand in Andhra Pradesh projected to grow at 6.90% CAGR over next decade

CEA projects energy deficit of up to 32,694 MU by 2035-36 with existing and planned capacity

9 Aug 2026 6:19 pm