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Spain-Morocco border crisis: Death toll in Ceuta reaches 67

Spain announced it was installing a barrier along the breakwater fence into the sea after some 60,000 migrants breached the tiny Spanish territorys frontier on July 30 and July 31, 2026

8 Aug 2026 4:55 pm
Work completed in only 12 out of 61 Karnataka stations identified under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, Rajya Sabha reply reveals

Across India, work is complete only in 261 out of 1,340 railway stations, says Mansooor Ali Khan, expressing concern over slow pace of progress in development under ABSS

8 Aug 2026 4:52 pm
Two Mursidabad MPs meet CM Suvendu over loudspeaker removal from mosques, allege 'Muslims being targeted'

Removing loudspeakers from mosques is extremely unfortunate. Muslims are being targeted in Bengal. Please stop this. We should be allowed to offer our prayers, says MP Abu Taher Khan

8 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
Gross GST collections grow 15.4% to more than 2.11 lakh crore in July on higher imports, sales

Tax collection from domestic transactions grew 10.1% to more than 1.44 lakh crore, while gross revenues from imports were up 29% to 66,511 crore

8 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
Kerala CM meets US Ambassador to India in Kochi

The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Kerala and the United States in areas of mutual interest

8 Aug 2026 4:48 pm
When one side of your face wont stop twitching

A hemifacial spasm may seem like a mild condition on paper, but in real life it can derail careers and relationships. Many of those living with the condition do not know that it can be completely cured with surgery. This needs to change

8 Aug 2026 4:44 pm
PM playing victim card instead of apologising for brutality on protesting students: Congress

Jairam Ramesh said, The self-declared non-biological PM enjoys playing the victim card. The Congress leader also said that Mr. Modi uses vile vitriol against his predecessors and political opponents.

8 Aug 2026 4:43 pm
Jemimah ruled out of Hundred with hamstring injury; Asia Cup participation in doubt

We can confirm that due to an injury suffered by Jemimah Rodrigues, weve signed Charli Knott as our injury replacement for the remainder of The Hundred, posted Southern Brave

8 Aug 2026 4:41 pm
RBI has proactively helped UCBs; cooperatives should look at regulator differently: Shah

The Union Minister said a lot of aspects have been resolved with the help of the RBI, and also welcomed the raising of limits on gold loans and permitting one-time settlements for UCBs

8 Aug 2026 4:26 pm
Power purchase spending in 2026-27 could go up by 1,596 crore, KSEBs latest estimates show

A revised claim made by the power utility before Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission estimates expenditure on power purchase for 2026-27 at 13,344.11 crore

8 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
What is behind the communal clashes in Nepal?

A local dispute over religious celebrations has spiralled into wider unrest in Nepals southern plains, exposinggrowingpolarisation, delayed government response and fears over the erosion of long-standing community ties; analysts warn the row reflects mounting challenges to Nepals tradition of coexistence

8 Aug 2026 4:18 pm
Proposal to acquire Kannurs private mangrove land in limbo

Hundreds of hectares of privately owned mangroves in the district remain caught in policy paralysis, with farmers willing to surrender their land waiting for years for government approval

8 Aug 2026 4:14 pm
Shiromani Akali Dal calls for implementation of Womens Reservation Bill, backs delimitation

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal said the party also demands fair and equitable Delimitation that ensures equal representation to all States

8 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
From viewers to housemates: Bigg Boss Tamil rewrites the rules this season

For years, viewers have watched celebrities take on the show while imagining how they would play the game if given the opportunity. Their dream is now set to become a reality, with Bigg Boss: The Common Man

8 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan says disrespect shown to rescue workers body reflects UDF governments uncaring flood response

Pinarayi Vijayan said the inordinate delay in rescuing fishers lost at sea during stormy weather at Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram is reflective of the governments apathy to the coastal population

8 Aug 2026 4:01 pm
Stalled Erode-Karur road widening work causes hardshipto motorists

Though the work progressed at a brisk pace initially, it subsequently slowed down and stopped in June

8 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
Kerala should adopt a rights-based approach to children with disabilities, says panel

Report submitted earlier this year says Kerala should become a model State that can ensure equality, dignity, and equal opportunity for all differently abled children

8 Aug 2026 3:49 pm
Mahamandleshwar Gita Manishi Swami Shri Gyananand Ji Maharaj Enlightens Chandigarh University Students with Timeless Teachings of Bhagavad Gita

Mahamandleshwar Gita Manishi Swami Shri Gyananand Ji Maharaj Enlightens Chandigarh University Students with Timeless Teachings of Bhagavad Gita

8 Aug 2026 3:30 pm
Dont behave like Delhi police: Abhijeet Dipke seeks removal of rude cop from security duty at his home

The CJP founder accused the officer of being rude to visitors and trying to restrict and monitor people entering his residence in the Waluj MIDC area of the central Maharashtra city

8 Aug 2026 3:28 pm
ABVP members scuffle with police near Jharkhand CM residence, 8-10 detained

They were taking out a protest march from Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University to the CM's residence; they have been stopped to prevent any untoward situation, said Ajay Aryan Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters)

8 Aug 2026 3:22 pm
The Hindu Lit For Life Unplugged: Discovering Kargil through food with Yash Saxena

Author Yash Saxena joins restaurateur Sandesh Reddy at The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged to explore Kargils food traditions and cultural identity in Beyond the Battlefield: Food memory and flavours of Kargil

8 Aug 2026 3:17 pm
JSP leader Gurana Ayyalu injured in alleged attack by YSRCP supporters

JSP leaders condemned the attack and requested police department to take stern on the persons involved in the incident

8 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
Many aspects of Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft probe done: U.P. Police

The probe has to be completed in 90 days and the chargesheet has to be filed in court by the end of next month, said the Senior Superintendent of Police of Ayodhya

8 Aug 2026 3:04 pm
Thadi village rehabilitation process set in motion

56 acres land identified in Pedda Mushidiwada; Tahsildar directed to submit layout plan in a week

8 Aug 2026 3:04 pm
Dialogue, dignity and inclusion essential for effective access to justice: CJI Surya Kant

Access to justice begins with dialogue, and solutions should be provided according to specific problems faced by people, said Chief Justice of India Surya Kant

8 Aug 2026 3:03 pm
Towards nutritional literacy: navigating food labels, social media feeds and traditional wisdom to arrive at better diets

As consumers, we need to move beyond simplified narratives that classify every food as either clean or toxic. Instead, we should understand what processing means, learn how to interpret labels, appreciate portion sizes, and focus on the quality of our overall eating pattern

8 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
Sarvam AI launches platform to help build India-centric AI models

Sarvam AI said Epoch Builder Edition will be available in private preview from August 2026, with general availability planned for the fourth quarter of 2026

8 Aug 2026 2:48 pm
Kerala drivers are the 4X4 Stock class champions at The Rainforest Challenge (India) 2026

Athul Thomas and Binil Babu from Kerala are champions in the 4X4 Stock class at the recently-concluded Rainforest Challenge (India) in Goa

8 Aug 2026 2:44 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan accuses the UDF government of opening the door for the RSS to indoctrinate school children

The LP school Freedom Quiz question ostensibly sought to test children's historical knowledge by asking which freedom fighter received the most punishment from the British; the answer key identified the freedom fighter as V.D. Savarkar

8 Aug 2026 2:39 pm
A love letter to the Nilgiris: Tall Tales & Short Stories celebrates the hills

The collection of essays, stories and poems inspired by the Nilgiris, reflects the love, memories, and lived experiences of people deeply connected to the Blue Mountains

8 Aug 2026 2:37 pm
Spurious cosmetics continue to thrive Kerala market, reveal recent raids

The suspected spurious items seized as part of the operation include face creams, lipstick and shave lotions, sources with the department said

8 Aug 2026 2:29 pm
Out of societys mind, the mentally ill in Keralas government mental health centres yearn for compassion

The inmates of State-run mental health centres in Kerala are living in abominable conditions. Acute shortage of staff and facilities plagues Government Mental Health Centre, Thrissur. Fifty-five inmates in the Thiruvananthapuram centre and around 40 in Thrissur are fit to be discharged. Yet, with no one to take them home or no place to go, they continue to live in the centres. Relapses have forced some others to return to the cells

8 Aug 2026 2:28 pm
Root - purveyor of all-round excellence

The talismanic player has found a second wind in ODIs by leading the scoring charts since the start of 2025. As England tries to reset its one-day game in the lead-up to the 2027 World Cup, the 35-year-olds role as the nations batting lynchpin has never been more pronounced

8 Aug 2026 2:28 pm
U.S. Senate passes short-term funding Bill to avert federal shutdown before election

The Senate measure would also temporarily block the White House budget office from implementing a new rule giving political appointees control over hundreds of billions of dollars in grant money

8 Aug 2026 2:18 pm
Centre considering legislation for women farmers empowerment, says PM-EAC Chairman

S. Mahendra Dev describes the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Act, 2026 as a landmark law that other States can draw inspiration from

8 Aug 2026 2:17 pm
Palani Math land case: Accused Anwardeen dies in judicial custody in Madurai

He complained of uneasiness upon arrival at Madurai Central Prison on Friday evening, after being in the custody of the CB-CID for three days while being questioned in connection with the case

8 Aug 2026 2:11 pm
Home Minister must speak on police excesses, PM Modi on chanda chori issue: Congress

Jairam Ramesh says Amit Shah lacks the courage to address MPs in Parliament regarding the Delhi Polices actions against students protesting the NEET paper leak

8 Aug 2026 2:04 pm
Vishwanath and Sons: Suriya and Mamitha Baiju promise an unusual romance in Venky Atluris family entertainer

Venky Atluris Vishwanath and Sons, starring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju, promises to be a family entertainer on love and parenthood

8 Aug 2026 2:01 pm
Where language meets literature: the need for balanced training

Higher education institutions can establish a language centre that helps learners understand how language enables clear, precise communication and how literature cultivates insight and empathy through in-depth interpretations

8 Aug 2026 1:59 pm
Why the CBSEs move towards competency-based assessment has a gap

Competency-based assessment and competency-based education are not the same thing. Translating a policy framework into daily classroom practise requires sustained implementation support that circulars and webinars alone cannot provide.

8 Aug 2026 1:58 pm
Venky Atluri interview: National Award winner on Suriyas Vishwanath & Sons and age-gap romance

Venky Atluri discusses his National Award-winning writing, Vishwanath & Sons, Suriyas return to romance, and portraying an age-gap relationship with sensitivity

8 Aug 2026 1:54 pm
Sangli-based daily-wage earner training students to become pole vaulters in rural Maharashtra

I was 27 when I started practising pole vault; it was too late. I saw children in my village turning to addictions easily, so I approached one student to train with me as a runner but he insisted on learning pole vault, said Anis Shikalgar

8 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
Meta restricts post on Kashmir pellet victim Insha Mushtaq in India

The Instagram post based on The Hindus report came amid renewed focus on the Kashmir resident after the Cockroach Janta Party-led (CJP) protest and the use of pellets on protesters at Jantar Mantar

8 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
Veteran Bengali playwright Chandan Sens play holds up a mirror to autocracy and shrinking freedom

Ak Nayok-er Sesh Raatexplores how authoritarianism can survive even under a democratically elected government

8 Aug 2026 1:41 pm
Magudam trailer: Vishal charms in multiple looks in massy actioner

The film marks Vishals directorial debut as he also plays the leading role alongside Anjali, Dushara Vijayan

8 Aug 2026 1:28 pm