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The politics of calling minds Naxal

The new labelling is an escalation of the governments attitude towards dissent and democracy

31 Aug 2026 2:00 am
U.S. forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks

A U.S. officials says that U.S. forces have struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in the first military action in a month

31 Aug 2026 1:45 am
Nepals agony, the Himalayan warning to India

One living rock, shared by nations, makes its dangers a shared concern for all

31 Aug 2026 1:44 am
IISER students protest continues in Pune

Their demands include improvement to mental health infrastructure, end to oppressive gender-based hostel curbs, adequate space and access to campus facilities, protection from disciplinary action for peaceful protests

31 Aug 2026 1:37 am
Should the CJP be a political party?

If the CJP does turn into a political party, there is hardly any doubt that it will attract young voters

31 Aug 2026 1:32 am
England trounce Pakistan by 194 runs to win series

Ollie Robinson was Pakistan's chief tormentor again as he took four wickets for 24 to go with the four for 11 he bagged in the first innings, taking his total in the two tests to 16.

31 Aug 2026 1:14 am
Adopt policies for reuse of treated water

Indias water future may hinge less on discovering new freshwater reserves and more on the intelligence with which the country recycles what it already has

31 Aug 2026 1:14 am
State of exception: On India, the UN CERD report

India must not normalise a culture of discrimination

31 Aug 2026 12:57 am
Neelakurinji-like bloom adds charm to Kudremukh Hills

Adding a distinctive charm to the beauty of the Western Ghats, a rare blue-violet flower resembling Neelakurinji has bloomed big along some trekking trails in the Kudremukh region of Chikkamagaluru district, attracting more trekkers and nature enthusiasts

31 Aug 2026 12:49 am
Drawn to defeat: On Indias chances in the ICC World Test Championship

India is now in a must-win situation in the Test Championship cycle

31 Aug 2026 12:47 am
31 Aug 2026 12:45 am
Farmers associations seek lifting of toddy ban in Tamil Nadu

C. Nallasamy, coordinator, Tamil Nadu Toddy Movement, says the lifting of the band will create jobs and help many families

31 Aug 2026 12:39 am
The Banyan Academy launches Dr. Parasuraman Lived Experience Writing Award

The awardees will have a mentor and editor to assist them in writing their books and telling stories of distress and resilience

31 Aug 2026 12:31 am
Deepti's record spell powers India to 94-run rout of Thailand in women's Asia Cup opener

The flamboyant opener smashed eight fours and three sixes in her 36-ball knock before Thailand's spinners, led by Suleeporn Laomi's three-wicket haul, triggered an inexplicable Indian collapse to restrict the seven-time champions to 159/9

31 Aug 2026 12:08 am
Womans murder: couple arrested in Manipur being brought to Chennai

The murder came to light on August 5, when the body was found in the rear general compartment of the Tamil Nadu Express in Agra

30 Aug 2026 11:55 pm
AIADMK to protest in Alanganallur condemning TVK MLA's comments on jallikattu

The agitation would be held in the jallikattu area at Alanganallur on September 3

30 Aug 2026 11:54 pm
Street Play organised as part of the Pondicherry Heritage Festival

Street Play is inspired by Open Streets, a movement in the U.S. to open the streets for people to engage with their neighbourhood actively

30 Aug 2026 11:51 pm
Create a large reservoir in Parandur: Anbumani

Chennai needs a second airport since the runway at the current airport is not of the same standard or convenience as those at international airports, says PMK leader

30 Aug 2026 11:49 pm
Keralam Islamic scholar says womens public appearances will cause great destruction

In a recent circular, Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama president E. Sulaiman Musliar and general secretary Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar directed that women should not share stages with men or appear in public spaces alongside them

30 Aug 2026 11:40 pm
Congress will quit Vijay Cabinet if Rahul is not accepted as PM candidate, says Minister

S. Rajesh Kumars warning comes against the backdrop of some TVK Ministers and functionaries openly seeking to present Mr Vijay as the Prime Minister candidate

30 Aug 2026 11:37 pm
PM Modis 36 international honours, at a glance | Graphics

On August 30, 2026, PM Modi was conferred with Uzbekistan's prestigious Oliy Darajali Do'stlik Order

30 Aug 2026 11:22 pm
Salem traders threaten to shut shops if Corporation does not slash taxes

Traders body office-bearer says Corporation has fixed property tax at 28 per sq. ft for commercial buildings in the city, which is higher than that in Coimbatore and Tiruchi cities, where the maximum tax is 16 per sq. ft

30 Aug 2026 11:21 pm
China, Bangladesh to start two-plus-two dialogue in the very near future, says Humaiun Kobir

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs announced this soon after the Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, called on him

30 Aug 2026 11:19 pm
Kandela Khap condemns restrictions on inspections of Haryana government schools

The Sarv Jatiya Kandela Khap alleged that the move was aimed at hiding shortcomings in the education system

30 Aug 2026 10:55 pm
Nepal struggles to preserve recovered bodies as flood toll touches 788

More than 900 workers are missing from hydropower sites and officials believe around 100 people trapped inside tunnels are alive; experts from India, China, and South Korea have joined the Nepal Armys efforts to rescue these workers

30 Aug 2026 10:50 pm
Israeli strike kills two people, including a 3-year-old boy, Gaza medics say

Gaza medics said the Israeli airstrike near a bakery in Deir Al-Balah killed one man, Hussam Nusair, a three-year-old boy, Tayyem Hamdan, and wounded several others

30 Aug 2026 10:47 pm
Direct Karnataka to release backlog of 17.604 tmcft Cauvery water: T.N. to Supreme Court

Cauvery Delta farmers are severely affected as they are not getting their due share, T.N. tells court; says CWRC and CWMA failed to consider accumulated backlog; top court to hear Cauvery case on August 31

30 Aug 2026 10:39 pm
New traffic rules in Bengaluru: No entry for two-wheelers on KIA and e-city elevated corridors; more restrictions on five flyovers

The restrictions on the BGS Flyover, Peenya Elevated Corridor, Double-Decker Flyover and Kempe Gowda International Airport Road Elevated Corridor will come into effect from September 4.

30 Aug 2026 10:38 pm
Venezuela's interim President says U.S. energy deal will last 25 years

This 25-year bilateral project envisages the development of 17 strategic oilfields with a production target of more than 1.5 million barrels per day, says President Rodriguez

30 Aug 2026 10:36 pm