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No path to peace: On Israels rejection of peace plan | The Hindu Editorial

Israels rejection of peace plan shows its intent to subjugate Gaza

12 Aug 2026 2:17 pm
Watch: Vande Mataram united Indias freedom fighters, says Vice President

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan says Vande Mataram awakened patriotism and united Indians across regions, languages, faiths and social backgrounds during the freedom struggle.

12 Aug 2026 2:13 pm
Kerala human rights panel appoints ex-Chief Secretary S.M. Vijayanand to monitor waste management in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

Special rapporteur-cum-special monitor to evaluate and advise on issues related to solid waste disposal in the capital city

12 Aug 2026 2:11 pm
Seven medals for cyclists from Mysuru district at Karnataka championship

Cyclists from Mysuru bagged three silver and one bronze in addition to three gold medals across Individual Time Trial (ITT) and Mass Start events during the championship held on August 8 and 9

12 Aug 2026 2:09 pm
Chamarajanagar district ranks first in Karnataka in Bhoomi software khata mutation work

All taluk offices in Chamarajanagar district achieved excellent performance in efficiently handling khata transfers, inheritance khatas, division khatas, and mutations based on registered documents on the Bhoomi software

12 Aug 2026 2:02 pm
Over 1,000 crore likely needed for rehabilitation of Assam flood victims: Himanta

The survey will continue till August 30 and is expected to cover 50,000-60,000 families in the Upper districts, hit hard by the latest floods, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said

12 Aug 2026 1:52 pm
12 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Kerala CM of insulting coastal community through callous remarks about their plight

Opposition Leader says V.D. Satheesans attempt to draw a comparison between death figures under past and present administrations smacks of lack of humaneness

12 Aug 2026 1:47 pm
Delimitation: Tamil Nadu Assembly adopts CM Vijays resolution to freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543

The AIADMK, the PMK, the DMDK, and the BJP opposed the resolution while other parties including the DMK supported it

12 Aug 2026 1:43 pm
At least 10 militants killed by security forces in northwest Pakistan

Security forces launched the operations in Bannu district following intelligence reports and continuous surveillance of militants movements and hideouts, police said

12 Aug 2026 1:41 pm
Passenger jumps on track at Delhis Seva Teerth metro station, Yellow Line services briefly hit

The metro operator advised commuters that normal train services were being maintained on all other lines

12 Aug 2026 1:39 pm
Karnataka bandh: What will remain open? Which services will be affected?

With more organisations deliberating on whether to extend their support to the bandh call, clarity on whether hotels, cabs, autos and shops will continue to operate will come by August 12 evening.

12 Aug 2026 1:33 pm
Compunnel Doubles Down on its Digital Business to Lead the Enterprise AI Shift

Compunnel Doubles Down on its Digital Business to Lead the Enterprise AI Shift

12 Aug 2026 1:30 pm
Kovind book launch: Modi urges youth to read autobiographies, says 'shortcut will cut you short'

Mr. Modi said Ram Nath Kovind's life showed how determination could help a person overcome adversity and rise to the highest constitutional office.

12 Aug 2026 1:21 pm
Tata Group stocks fall; TCS tumbles nearly 6%

Chairman N. Chandrasekarans decision not to seek reappointment has sparked investor concerns, leading to significant declines in key Tata Group stocks amid broader market losses.

12 Aug 2026 1:19 pm
Baara Number: Vir Das wraps shoot for his second directorial

The film stars Vir along with Sheeba Chaddha, Suhail Nayyar, Arunoday Singh, Ahsaas Channa, Atul Kulkarni, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Puja Sarup and Navin Kaushik

12 Aug 2026 1:17 pm
Capsized ferry in Zimbabwe leaves at least 15 dead, 27 missing: rescue services

The boat, which provides transport between the northern town of Kariba and several islands and fishing camps, overturned on August 11 after hitting strong waves

12 Aug 2026 1:11 pm
Government turns to JPC amid opposition to FCRA Amendment Bill

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has triggered opposition from political parties, minority groups and civil society organisations over provisions related to foreign-funded assets. Amid demands to scrap the Bill, the government has decided to seek its referral to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. Here is what the Bill proposes, why it is being opposed and how a JPC works.

12 Aug 2026 1:08 pm
Sukumaran Nair fires back at K.B. Ganesh Kumar over democracy in NSS row

NSS general secretary accuses the former Minister of 'acting as a tail of those seeking to destroy the community organisation

12 Aug 2026 1:03 pm
NDA partners in Andhra Pradesh warn cadre as fake accounts stoke discord

The NDA Social Media Coordination Committee said fake accounts posing as supporters of one partner were targeting leaders of another, provoking counter-attacks and benefiting the YSRCP; strict action was promised against activists who engage in personal attacks

12 Aug 2026 12:55 pm
Amit Shah says ready to answer any question in Parliament; Rahul Gandhi not interested

Union Home Minister said open to discussion from 3 p.m. today to 3 p.m. on August 13; Not right to tarnish image of House, Lok Sabha Speaker told protesting Opposition MPs before adjourning the House till 2 p.m.

12 Aug 2026 12:53 pm
Watch: India says peace along LAC of utmost importance amid fresh PLA incursion claims

Fresh PLA incursion allegations in Arunachal Pradesh come amid Indias emphasis on maintaining peace along the LAC.

12 Aug 2026 12:52 pm
New birth, death, marriage certificates will be available in three days after registration for Mumbaikars

The BMC is accepting applications for birth and death registrations and corrections through the Registration of Birth & Death (RBD) portal at ward level CFCs

12 Aug 2026 12:52 pm
Chief Minister Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana-2026 to be Launched Soon in Uttarakhand

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to Formally Launch the Scheme Soon, Free Online Coaching to be Provided to Youth for Competitive Examinations

12 Aug 2026 12:39 pm
Scam 2010: Siddharth Bodkes first look from Hansal Mehtas upcoming show unveiled

The series will focus on the journey of controversial late businessman and Sahara group founder Subrata Roy. It is based on the book Sahara: the Untold Story by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

12 Aug 2026 12:36 pm
Cauvery water dispute hearing in Supreme Court posted to August 17 as Judge falls ill

The case was expected to be heard on August 13 regarding Tamil Nadus plea for Karnataka to implement a July 30 CWMA decision to release 3500 cusecs for 15 days from its Kabini and Krishna Raja Sagara reservoirs

12 Aug 2026 12:35 pm
Baththa: Vijay Sethupathi reunites with Balaji Tharaneetharan for his next; first look out

Starring Lijomol Jose as the female lead, the film has music scored by Sai Abhyankkar

12 Aug 2026 12:35 pm
In Tamil Nadu, change of regime often means change of scheme names

Whenever there has been a change of government in Tamil Nadu, the names of major schemes have been changed as a matter of course, just as the TVK government is doing now

12 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
Im a huge fan of SRK: Alia

Alia Bhatt about sharing screenspace with SRK in Dear Zindagi, which is set for release

12 Aug 2026 12:31 pm
WALK through history

Meet Bilwa Kulkarni, an educator in a museum. She bridges the gap between the visitor and the museum helping them learn more about the objects they see.

12 Aug 2026 12:31 pm
Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran gets U.K.s honorary civilian award

He has been awarded with honorary DBE/KBE for his services to U.K./India Business relations

12 Aug 2026 12:31 pm
Make way for Batman!

He will always be by your side, hes there forever...Watch Batman in a theatre close to you as it releases on February 17.

12 Aug 2026 12:31 pm
Give us freedom!

The Battle of Roslin, turned the tide for the Scots. It was the bloodiest battle but the Scottish army gave it all they had, and defeated the English.

12 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
When London burned in 1666

A careless maid, a burning oven and strong east winds came together to cause one of the greatest disasters of the 17th century.

12 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
Woman and child killed in a fire in Mumbais Vile Parle area

The incident occurred on August 11 night around 10:02 p.m. at Shanta Bhavan, a 12-storey building located on Baptista Road in Vile Parle, where two flats on the 11th floor caught fire

12 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
Born to be king

On July 14, 1636, Aurangzeb was appointed Viceroy of the Deccan by Shah Jahan.

12 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
Bridging the gender divide

Swa Taleem ensures that girls, especially from under-represented communities in Haryana, do not lose out on their education

12 Aug 2026 12:29 pm
12 Aug 2026 12:29 pm
An interview with Allison Rohe of Venture Lab

The Deputy Director, Venture Lab, IEs start-up incubator, talks about the IE-IMPACT programme and its relevance in todays complex world

12 Aug 2026 12:29 pm
Tata Group chairman N. Chandrasekaran 'apologises' for Ahmedabad Air India plane crash

Mr. Chandrasekaran acknowledged Air India needs to do a better job of communicating with passengers about these matters

12 Aug 2026 12:28 pm
An interview with Dhuwarakha Sriram of YuWaah

As society and workplaces transform, the skills required of youngsters must also evolve, says the Chief of Generation Unlimited (YuWaah), Adolescent/Youth Development and Partnerships at UNICEF India

12 Aug 2026 12:27 pm
N. Guruprasad gives the clay ghatam a wooden makeover

Called ONE G (One Ghatam), the innovation was patented with support from Vignesh Ishwar and the Sumanasa Foundation, founded by T.M. Krishna. It will be launched on August 19 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chennai

12 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
Are regional parties losing relevance in India? | Data

Regional parties continue to retain a consistent support base despite electoral setbacks and organisational stress

12 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
Mamata Banerjee meets Tata Group chairperson Natarajan Chandrasekaran

This marks a significant development following the long turbulent relations between the two entities, which culminated in the Tata Nano car factory relocating from the State in 2008

12 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
Tata Sons chairman Chandrasekaran to co-chair A.P. govt.s task force for economic development

Tata companies to be partner in Centre for Global Leadership on Competitiveness to be set up by CII in Amaravati

12 Aug 2026 12:20 pm
Bombay High Court grants FSSAI time until August 24 to respond to Old Monk, McDowells petitions

The court noted the absence of evidence from the petitioners; FSSAI had requested the court to withhold any relief to the companies until it filed its response

12 Aug 2026 12:18 pm