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Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 95.68 against U.S. dollar

On August 17, the rupee depreciated 19 paise to close at 95.61 against the U.S. dollar

18 Aug 2026 5:02 pm
Manipur Assembly adopts resolutions to establish population commission, implement NRC

The 60-member Assembly also resolved to establish a State Population Commission

18 Aug 2026 5:02 pm
Who was Sarvai Papanna or Papadu?

Sometime in the first decade of the 18th century, a young man with a horseshoe moustache challenged the Mughal might in Hyderabad

18 Aug 2026 5:01 pm
Protesters seek NRC before Census to weed out infiltrators in Manipur

Scores of people, mostly women, say the State needs a mechanism to weed out illegal immigrants

18 Aug 2026 4:59 pm
Take Gyanesh Kumar to America, keep him there: Pawan Kheras response to Trumps post

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

18 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
Coast Guard steps up search for eight fishermen missing off Konaseema, Andhra Pradesh

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

18 Aug 2026 4:52 pm
Hyderabads antique trade finds new life in home dcor

From Nizam-era gramophones to upcycled brass planters, the citys vintage dealers are seeing a shift from collectors to dcor buyers

18 Aug 2026 4:43 pm
Do metro cities have space for pedestrians? | In Focus podcast

As the Supreme Court backs pedestrians right to walk, why do cities in India still struggle to provide usable footpaths?

18 Aug 2026 4:39 pm
Jharkhand protest: Devendra Mahto hails historic win as JSSC-CGL exam cancelled; three protesters continue hunger strike

The JLKM leader and two other protesters broke their fast around midnight after the State govt.s announcement; demand for CBI probe continues

18 Aug 2026 4:39 pm
Four knowledge compendiums unveiled at 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and heads of delegations of BRICS member countries launched these compendiums

18 Aug 2026 4:38 pm
After 22 years on the run, Kerala fugitive wanted in murder cases arrested in Bengaluru

Rakesh, now 49, had gone into hiding after being released on bail, following which the court declared him a proclaimed offender

18 Aug 2026 4:32 pm
Tata Sons AGM adjourned due to lack of quorum

The Board will likely meet in a few weeks to decide on the next date

18 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged: Meena Kandasamy on why the Left still does not know how to talk about sex

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

18 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
VTU to establish two Centres of Excellence on campus

The centre will include 3D printing machines, designing facilities and new technologies

18 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
Chamoli tunnel accident: Another worker's body found, death toll reaches nine

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

18 Aug 2026 4:15 pm
Apprised Amit Shah of Manipur peoples demand for NRC before census: Biren Singh

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

18 Aug 2026 4:15 pm
Handloom workers seek steps to protect Bhavani Jamakkalam industry

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.

18 Aug 2026 4:14 pm
Nine bodies of migrants recovered off eastern Tripoli, Red Crescent says

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

18 Aug 2026 3:53 pm
Todays battle airspace defined by information superiority, split-second decision making: Deputy Chief of Air Staff

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

18 Aug 2026 3:51 pm
Shanno Khurana: At 98, music remains her constant companion

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.

18 Aug 2026 3:49 pm
Karnataka High Court sets aside suspension of KPSC Chairperson Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar by Governor

The court held that the suspension was bad in law as the Governor had acted without the aid and advise of the State Cabinet

18 Aug 2026 3:48 pm
After 15-year wait, Railway Board finally approves merger of MRTS with Chennai Metro Rail

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.

18 Aug 2026 3:48 pm
SAVE America Act: Why did Donald Trump cite Indias votercards?

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.

18 Aug 2026 3:42 pm
Odisha flood situation grim as water level of many rivers rising, IMD forecasts more rains

CM Mohan Charan Majhi said 3.30 lakh affected people have been evacuated by the State government

18 Aug 2026 3:41 pm
Manipur: Two-day strike over NRC demand paralyses normal life in valley districts

The strike called by the Campaign for Just and Free Delimitation (JFD), however, did not have any effect on hill districts

18 Aug 2026 3:39 pm
Fractal Wins US$17M+ Multi-Year AI Deal with a Fortune 500 U.S. Healthcare Organization

Fractal Wins US$17M+ Multi-Year AI Deal with a Fortune 500 U.S. Healthcare Organization

18 Aug 2026 3:38 pm
Former Pak PM Imran Khan is alive but subjected to mental torture: Sister

Upon her return, Dr. Uzma Khan also confirmed that former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's health looks fine, the statement added.

18 Aug 2026 3:35 pm
Elephant habitats, corridors being systematically destroyed, will to preserve absent: Ramesh

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

18 Aug 2026 3:26 pm
Amendment to Taxation Act, Payment and Settlement Systems Act get Presidents assent

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

18 Aug 2026 3:26 pm
How did over 1 crore Karnataka voters end up in ASDDO category? | Explained

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?

18 Aug 2026 3:21 pm
Vehere Appoints Avientek as Official Distributor for the Middle East

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Business Wire India

18 Aug 2026 3:20 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay inaugurates 23.67 crore-worth facilities at Irukkankudi temple in Virudhunagar

This is the first time the HR&CE Department has recruited Assistant Engineers (Construction) and Assistant Sthapathis through the TNPSC.

18 Aug 2026 3:17 pm
FIDE Womens World Cup: Divya Deshmukh is the first Indian woman champion, becomes Grandmaster

This is a stunning performance from the teenager who has been establishing herself as one of the worlds best young players in womens chess

18 Aug 2026 3:17 pm
Kakinada man named in engineers note before family jumped into Godavari booked for son-in-laws murder

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

18 Aug 2026 3:14 pm
Awaiting answers: On the student protests in Jharkhand | The Hindu Editorial

Student agitations in Ranchi reveal angst over flawed exam processes

18 Aug 2026 3:11 pm
Protests continue even after Jharkhand cancels JSSC-CGL exam

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.

18 Aug 2026 3:09 pm
Bharatanatyam artiste Shweta Prachande navigates the many facets of water in Apah

The young dancer made the most of an unusual theme at Natyarangams Pancha Bhootha Bharatham festival at Narada Gana Sabha in Chennai.

18 Aug 2026 3:05 pm
Keralam CM flags off Vizhinjam port EXIM operations, says this opens States development gateway to world

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

18 Aug 2026 3:00 pm
'This is the right way': Rahul Gandhi hails 'understanding' between Jharkhand govt., protesters

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

18 Aug 2026 2:59 pm
CMs chair will not be used to hurt anyone, says D. K. Shivakumar

D. K. Shivakumar will attend the southern States conference in Chennai on August 19 and 20 chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah

18 Aug 2026 2:54 pm
Maoist with 5 lakh bounty among four red rebels arrested in Jharkhand

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

18 Aug 2026 2:48 pm