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On August 17, the rupee depreciated 19 paise to close at 95.61 against the U.S. dollar
The 60-member Assembly also resolved to establish a State Population Commission
Sometime in the first decade of the 18th century, a young man with a horseshoe moustache challenged the Mughal might in Hyderabad
Scores of people, mostly women, say the State needs a mechanism to weed out illegal immigrants
Congress leader Pawan Khera posted so on X after Donald Trump, who, in a post on Truth Social, advocated for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act
The mechanised boat left Odalarevu on August 3 for tuna and last made contact on August 7 while heading for the Odisha coast; a missing case has been filed at Allavaram and Coast Guard ships in the Bay have the boats details
From Nizam-era gramophones to upcycled brass planters, the citys vintage dealers are seeing a shift from collectors to dcor buyers
As the Supreme Court backs pedestrians right to walk, why do cities in India still struggle to provide usable footpaths?
The JLKM leader and two other protesters broke their fast around midnight after the State govt.s announcement; demand for CBI probe continues
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and heads of delegations of BRICS member countries launched these compendiums
Rakesh, now 49, had gone into hiding after being released on bail, following which the court declared him a proclaimed offender
The Board will likely meet in a few weeks to decide on the next date
Ahead of her conversation at The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged on August 21, poet-novelist Meena Kandasamy talks about surviving over a decade of Internet abuse, and why Chennai keeps pulling her back
The centre will include 3D printing machines, designing facilities and new technologies
The death toll from the accidentcaused by a landslide that filled the tunnel with debris and waterhas now reached nine, while one worker still remains missing
Biren Singh said he informed Amit Shah about the people's appeal for the conduct of the NRC that was taken up by my government in February 2023
The Bhavani District Handloom Jamakkalam, Bedsheet Weavers and Dyeing Workers Union demanded revision of basic wage, which, it said, had remained unchanged for 32 years. It also sought ban on illegal powerlooms.
More bodies are likely to wash ashore as the boat was carrying about 19 people, according to local authorities in Tajoura, Tripoli Red Crescent media officer Muad Zurgani told Reuters
The DCAS emphasised that the importance of platforms and weapons will never go away, but todays battlefields and battle airspace are defined by information superiority, network-centric operations, and most importantly, split-second decision making
Daily riyaz and an unwavering passion continue to define the legendary singer, for whom music is not an achievement but an endless journey of discovery.
The court held that the suspension was bad in law as the Governor had acted without the aid and advise of the State Cabinet
During the transition period of two years, the entire train operations would be handed over to the CMRL. The merger of the MRTS was initiated through a proposal dated January 27, 2011sent by Tamil Nadu government.
In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump said that Indias Gyanesh Kumar had asked how U.S. elections can be held without a valid photo identification card.
CM Mohan Charan Majhi said 3.30 lakh affected people have been evacuated by the State government
The strike called by the Campaign for Just and Free Delimitation (JFD), however, did not have any effect on hill districts
Fractal Wins US$17M+ Multi-Year AI Deal with a Fortune 500 U.S. Healthcare Organization
Upon her return, Dr. Uzma Khan also confirmed that former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's health looks fine, the statement added.
A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana made it clear that States cannot construct obstacles in the pathways of elephants to prevent loss of crops and livelihoods
The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026, and an Act to further amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, have received the assent of the President on the August 17, 2026
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What were the major concerns with filling the enumeration form in Karnatakas SIR process? Why is the State reporting one of the highest ASDDO figures? What happens to voters who are not mapped or have logical discrepancies?
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This is the first time the HR&CE Department has recruited Assistant Engineers (Construction) and Assistant Sthapathis through the TNPSC.
This is a stunning performance from the teenager who has been establishing herself as one of the worlds best young players in womens chess
Kakinada police book Sk. Sadhik Khan, founder of the PRO Rifle Shooting Academy, over the July 2 death of Jagadeesh Reddy; search for K. Nooka Rajus wife and daughter resumes in the Godavari
Student agitations in Ranchi reveal angst over flawed exam processes
Despite the Jharkhand government cancelling the JSSC-CGL examination after 24 days of protests, the agitation continues as students demand a CBI probe into alleged irregularities. Meanwhile, candidates recruited through the examination have staged a dharna seeking clarity on their appointments.
The young dancer made the most of an unusual theme at Natyarangams Pancha Bhootha Bharatham festival at Narada Gana Sabha in Chennai.
Highlighting Vizhinjam ports advanced technology, including AI-powered automated systems, V.D. Satheesan says goods going through the seaport can now be exported to ports across all six continents in a short span of time
The Congress leader also vowed to change the system across the country to establish a framework that propels students forward rather than holds them back
D. K. Shivakumar will attend the southern States conference in Chennai on August 19 and 20 chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah
Acting on a tip-off, a police team conducted a raid in the Aurapat forest area within the Dumri Police Station limits and arrested the red rebels

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