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Two die of electrocution as temple chariot touches overhead electric wire in Perambalur district

Police sources said the incident occurred at around 8.30 p.m. on Thursday when the three persons were moving the newly built chariot of the Ayyanar temple at Nannai village onto the temple premises

14 Aug 2026 1:24 pm
AUS vs BAN Test day 2: Tanzid scores ton as Bangladesh take 88-run lead over Australia

Tanzid became Bangladesh's first century-maker in Australia in the nation's third Test Down Under with 101 in 197 balls

14 Aug 2026 1:23 pm
Keralas UDF govt agrees to Centres stipulation that PMAY housing project beneficiaries should pay their share

State government also decides to agree to Centres requirement to display emblem in front of houses built under PMAY, despite stiff resistance from Opposition LDF

14 Aug 2026 1:14 pm
Power cuts, public fury: Bangladeshs energy crisis tests the new BNP government

Shortfall in natural gas supply has resulted in power outages and long power cuts in various parts of Bangladesh

14 Aug 2026 1:13 pm
Womans death in Bengaluru accident becomes flashpoint for residents anger over bad roads in Electronics City Phase 2

Following Medha Prithvirajs death, residents have been demanding better roads in Electronics City Phase 1. While most roads in the area are narrow and pothole-filled, several other stretches have been dug up for civic works.

14 Aug 2026 1:11 pm
Agadha movie review: Kamakshi Bhaskarla shines, but style outruns substance

M.S. Rajus Telugu horror-fantasy boasts striking visuals and myths, but underwritten characters keep it from delivering genuine chills

14 Aug 2026 1:08 pm
U.S. lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in war with Iran: report

In 2024, India signed an agreement with the U.S. to procure 31 MQ-9 Reaper drones for its armed forces, with deliveries expected to begin in 2029

14 Aug 2026 1:06 pm
New trend of injecting banned peptides to 'optimise' body

Peptides reproduced in a lab are the active ingredients in many common medications including insulin and GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. However unauthorised forms of synthetic peptides sold online have increasingly been promoted by influencers and gyms promising a more effective workout

14 Aug 2026 1:00 pm
U.S. FDA issues warning letter to Aurobindo Pharmas subsidiary Eugia Pharma

A formulation manufacturing unit of subsidiary Eugia Pharma Specialities near Hyderabad had earlier received four observations and an Official Action Indicated (OAI) status from the regulator

14 Aug 2026 12:59 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to present Police Medals to 15 officers, personnel on Independence Day

Each recipient will be presented with a gold medal weighing eight grams and a cash reward of 25,000, the release added

14 Aug 2026 12:58 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

14 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Jharkhand job exam stir: Protest enters 21st day, students plan Tiranga Yatra on August 15

Protestors also criticised the Ranchi district administration for an FIR lodged over the violence during the August 10 march towards the state assembly

14 Aug 2026 12:55 pm
Young Kochi designer promotes slow fashion with Onam collection

Handloom, slow fashion and support for artisans drive Kochi designer Abran Deepaks Onam collection

14 Aug 2026 12:54 pm
PM Modi recalls the courage of all those who were impacted by Partition

The Modi government has been observing August 14 as the 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' since 2021 in remembrance of those who lost their lives in riots after the country's division and the ensuing exodus.

14 Aug 2026 12:52 pm
This artist from Kerala says an aesthetically designed book cover is a work of art

Arun Gokul has designed the covers of some of Malayalam literatures bestsellers elevating them

14 Aug 2026 12:51 pm
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Review | Samsungs best foldable experience yet

If the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 made headlines with its unique passport-style identity, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra takes the foldable game a step further

14 Aug 2026 12:50 pm
New plastic treaty document criticised for weaker ambition

Research published last year estimates that the many health problems caused by plastic pollution costs the world $1.5 trillion a year.

14 Aug 2026 12:48 pm
DMK moving from covert to direct alliance with BJP, alleges Minister Nirmalkumar

The Minister was responding to a question during a press conference at the Secretariat in Chennai on DMK parliamentary party leader Kanimozhi meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in New Delhi on Thursday

14 Aug 2026 12:42 pm
Human factors worsened deadly Assam floods, says global collaborative study

The World Weather Attribution analysis shows no clear evidence that climate change is altering the trend in the intensity or likelihood of rainfall

14 Aug 2026 12:40 pm
Alessandro Bonato to make his orchestral debut in India

The Italian conductor will lead the Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) as part of National Centre for the Performing Arts Autumn Season 2026

14 Aug 2026 12:37 pm
Supreme Court quashes criminal defamation complaint, summon against Rahul Gandhi for Savarkar remarks

A Bench headed by Justice Dipankar Datta noted that an affidavit filed by the Uttar Pradesh government reveals that no sanction has yet been given for the case against the Congress leader

14 Aug 2026 12:37 pm
Cheers, Professor! Remembering Sumit Sarkar

There is no other scholar, no other historian, who can match the breadth, sweep and intensity of Sarkar. He achieved all this while keeping his own presence barely noticeable in either his books or his lectures

14 Aug 2026 12:35 pm
Motorola launches Moto G Max with Snapdragon processor

Moto G Max uses a 7,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, supported by a 33W charger inside the box. It comes with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm jack

14 Aug 2026 12:34 pm
Royal Madras Yacht Club: Sailing through Chennais 115-year-old maritime history

Founded as the Madras Sailing Club in 1911, the Royal Madras Yacht Club has sailed through more than a century of Chennais history. Today, its members take to the Bay of Bengal for leisure, competition, moonlight sails and offshore expeditions.

14 Aug 2026 12:33 pm
Transcell Biologics and Space Cargo Unlimited Partner to Run Preclinical Drug and Vaccine Testing on HMPS Models in Orbital Microgravity

Strategic collaboration combines human microphysiological systems, biology-driven AI/ML platforms and orbital research to generate high-value clinical surrogate insights.

14 Aug 2026 12:31 pm
Arrest of trio by Keralas Vigilance in alleged 10-lakh bribery case exposes official-middlemen nexus

VACB sources say role of more revenue officials in the case is being probed

14 Aug 2026 12:31 pm
Attack on Sukhbir Badal: Doctor says SAD chief underwent surgery for 90 minutes, condition stable

Sukhbir Singh Badal, will be discharged on Friday, August 14, and is likely to be flown to Punjab in the afternoon, an official said.

14 Aug 2026 12:28 pm
U.S. names India among over 40 nations accused of helping China evade tariffs via shadow network

The Great Transshipment Scam report said the transshipments became more prevalent after 2018; Peter Navarro announced that U.S. will use an AI-enabled Detective Border

14 Aug 2026 12:11 pm
Nigel Farage regains U.K. parliamentary seat, fights off Count Binface challenge

Mr. Farages main challenger ended up being Count Binface, a figure created by comedian Jonathan Harvey, who has become a fixture of fun at British elections.

14 Aug 2026 12:04 pm
New aircraft carrier heads toward West Asia after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln

USS George Washington has begun heading towards West Asia as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln

14 Aug 2026 12:02 pm
Sabarimala gold loss probe officer S. Sasidharan gets Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service

As part of Independence Day celebrations, 11 officers from Kerala Police, Fire and Rescue Services, and Prison and Correctional Services have been selected for various Presidents Police and Fire Service Medals

14 Aug 2026 11:58 am
Wipro Seating Solutions Launches Dyn, a Seating Collection Inspired by Yoga, Mindfulness and Human-Centric Design

Dyn reimagines seating for contemporary work and living spaces, encouraging movement, posture variation and well-being

14 Aug 2026 11:55 am
G. S. Patil elected Karnataka Assembly Speaker; BJP, JD(S) boycott poll

Pro-tem Speaker T. B. Jayachandra, who presided over the proceedings, declared Mr. Patil elected after a voice vote

14 Aug 2026 11:52 am
Youth Wing of MaitriBodh Parivaar Popularly Known as YGPT Commemorates International Youth Day 2026 with Maitreya Dadashreeji

On International Youth Day, Young India Finds a Call to Purpose, Courage and Peace with Maitreya Dadashreeji

14 Aug 2026 11:52 am
48,442 OMR sheets replaced in Group-I exam, alleges SAAP chairman

A. Ravi Naidu said the SIT probing the Group-I recruitment was expected to submit its report soon, and that the YSRCP was raising charges on the DSC-2025 to draw attention away from it

14 Aug 2026 11:51 am
Three sisters killed by uncle in West Bengal's Murshidabad

The three deceased were reportedly playing at thier uncle's house when he hacked them to death

14 Aug 2026 11:49 am
Whats wrong in it?: Supreme Court stays Madras HC verdict quashing govt. jobs order to kin of Karur stampede victims

Justice J.B. Pardiwala also noted that in many families the only bread winner has died in the stampede

14 Aug 2026 11:47 am
What is Closing Auction Session? | Explained

CAS should be evaluated not by short-term volatility but by measurable improvements in market quality lower tracking errors, reduced closing-price variance, narrower spreads, improved liquidity and stronger price efficiency.

14 Aug 2026 11:42 am
Apollo Hospitals completes 2,000 robotic-assisted joint replacements

Vijay Kishore Kondreddy said the technique was increasingly being used in knee and hip replacements for accurate implant positioning and personalised surgical planning

14 Aug 2026 11:41 am
Who is the BCI to come between the students and me?: CJI condemns NALSAR enrolment freeze circular

The top court ordered that no coercive actions would be taken against NALSAR students and administrators; sought an explanation in the form of an affidavit on the BCI circulars

14 Aug 2026 11:39 am
Google Pixel 11 series first look: Camera Looks, a built-in teleprompter and AI that earns its place

Googles Pixel 11 series lets you choose how your photos look at the moment of capture and puts a teleprompter inside the camera app, with the return of the notification light reserved for the Pro models, from 89,999

14 Aug 2026 11:37 am
House of the Dragon Season 3 review: Matt Smith, Emma DArcy shine in thrilling tragic finale

The First Battle of Tumbleton delivers on its promise of action and spectacle while foreshadowing the grimly poignant end to come

14 Aug 2026 11:32 am
Spiritual well-being helps students concentrate, says pontiff at SVIMS event

Sri Shakti Peetham pontiff Ramyananda Bharathi Swamini spoke of temple visits, meditation and the chanting of mantras, and SVIMS Director R.V. Kumar of learning under the Gurukul system

14 Aug 2026 11:30 am
Godrej Industries Group unveils new brand film: 'At Godrej Industries, We craft'

Godrej Industries Group unveils new brand film: 'At Godrej Industries, We craft'

14 Aug 2026 11:30 am
Why vital chemotherapy drugs are in short supply in India

Prices for platinumthe core raw material used in cisplatin and carboplatinmore than doubled, making old price-controlled manufacturing rates financially unviable; additionally, shipping constraints through West Asia have restricted raw material imports from global suppliers. Despite a government move to raise price caps, the shortage persists

14 Aug 2026 11:23 am
3,000 take part in organ donation awareness walk in Nellore

The walk by Narayana Medical College and Hospital was flagged off by Municipal Commissioner Y.O. Nandan and District Medical and Health Officer V. Sujatha, who asked people to come forward to donate organs

14 Aug 2026 11:20 am
Shivamogga MP B.Y. Raghavendra demands withdrawal of ban on gutka in Karnataka, cites impact on arecanut farmers

B.Y. Raghavendra said that if the ban order was not withdrawn immediately, the BJP would hit the streets to protest against the government

14 Aug 2026 11:16 am