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Jason Arday, former Cambridge University professor at centre of plagiarism scandal, found dead

Arday died after being found unresponsive in south London, according to British media; the plagiarism scandal erupted after some academics and media reports accused Arday, who became Cambridges youngest black professor in 2023, of plagiarising parts of his doctoral thesis

15 Aug 2026 1:55 am
Death of wild boars raises concerns in Keralas Kasaragod

Carcasses of 10 animals found in Vorkady panchayat over the past two weeks; residents urge authorities to ensure that the carcasses are safely disposed of to prevent any possible health risk

15 Aug 2026 1:53 am
Three police officers suspended for allegedly taking money from scrap dealer in Kochi

Action was taken against the officers following allegations of misconduct during the investigation into a theft case

15 Aug 2026 1:34 am
Heated exchange between BJP and Priyank Kharge over Bill targeting RSS

While the BJP dares government to ban RSS, Home Minister wonders if the RSS was a terrorist/underworld organisation or a group of criminals to threaten those who questioned it

15 Aug 2026 1:12 am
Mahua Moitra alleges she was asked to vacate circuit house late at night

Trinamool leader repeatedly claimed a crowd had gathered outside the circuit house chanting Jai Shri Ram

15 Aug 2026 1:07 am
India at 80, a democracy in search of renewal

Indians must confront the countrys democratic failings and reclaim hope

15 Aug 2026 1:06 am
Kochi Corporation Council approves proposal for new plant at Brahmapuram

Proposal was passed through voting amid stiff opposition from LDF councillors at the Corpn. council meeting.The plant will have capacity to treat 150 tonnes of biodegradable waste

15 Aug 2026 1:06 am
Ron Gowdru G.S. Patil unanimously elected Karnataka Assembly Speaker

The new Speaker, besides being a politician, is a farmer, educationist, sportsperson and cooperative leader

15 Aug 2026 1:05 am
Financial democracy, the Jan Dhan transformation

Twelve years of Jan Dhan have led to financial inclusion and independence

15 Aug 2026 1:05 am
Red Fort turns fortress ahead of 80th Independence Day

A 450-camera grid, upgraded anti-drone system, 3,000 personnel keep watch over historic venue; e-mail bomb threats reported from six spots, including HC, IGI Airport; declared hoax after search

15 Aug 2026 1:04 am
House in disorder: On the monsoon session of Parliament

Parliament must not turn into a gladiatorial arena of victors and vanquished

15 Aug 2026 1:04 am
Internet unbound: On the summoning of Meta staff

Indias social media now resemble Chinas tightly controlled cyberspace

15 Aug 2026 1:00 am
I shot Mr Thompson: Luigi Mangiones stunning confession UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompsons killing

Mangione has long denied his role in the killing but pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges on August 14, 2026

15 Aug 2026 12:55 am
Guardians of the gentle giants: Mahouts from indigenous communities and their bond with elephants

With World Elephant Day (August 12) and the International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples (August 9) observed back-to-back this month, a look at the bond between tribal people and elephants. Also,howtechnology comes to the rescue while mitigating man-animal conflict

15 Aug 2026 12:51 am
One killed, another injured as VDG member opens fire in J&Ks Udhampur

Preliminary reports suggest that a scuffle broke out among the armed civilian members of the Village Defence Guards, trained to fight against terrorists, in Udhampurs hilly pocket of Pancheri area

15 Aug 2026 12:47 am
TASL, NIBE bag 1,577-crore Army contracts for loiter munitions

The contracts, signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi, have been processed under the Buy Indian category through the Fast Track Procedure

15 Aug 2026 12:40 am
Scores of Palaniswamis supporters join stir, AIADMK rebels suffer split

The State-wide demonstrations were held to criticise theTVK-led regime for not fully waiving cooperative crop loans and on its lax handling of the Mekedatu issue

15 Aug 2026 12:36 am
Unsafe access to platforms puts Radha Nagar pedestrians at risk

Lack of a direct walkway from newly opened subway forces commuters, including students, to take risky routes to Chromepet station

15 Aug 2026 12:34 am
Former TNCC president M. Krishnasamy chosen for Thagaisal Thamizhar Award

Hailing from a political family, he represented the erstwhile Vandavasi Lok Sabha constituency from 1991 to 1996 and the Arani Lok Sabha constituency from 2009 to 2014

15 Aug 2026 12:31 am
India at 80: Indian define what freedom means to them?

As India marks 80 years of Independence, The Hindu travelled across the country to ask Indians a simple question: What does freedom mean to you?

15 Aug 2026 12:28 am
Learn handspinning and handloom weaving at this workshop in Chennimalai

Nurpu Handloom Collective is hosting the workshop that will show participants the entire lifecycle of a woven piece of fabric

15 Aug 2026 12:27 am
Defence production rises nearly four-fold to 1.78 lakh crore, says Rajnath Singh

Addressing soldiers through Akashvani on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, Mr. Singh highlighted the transformation of the defence sector over the past 12 years under initiatives such as Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India

15 Aug 2026 12:25 am