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Watch: Guinea: 30 killed after heavy rains cause landfill collapse

At least 30 people were killed after heavy rains caused a landfill to collapse onto homes in Conakry, Guinea.

24 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Street play campaign launched in Chennai to promote sexual and reproductive health

The organisation said the campaign would use accessible public performances to reach a wider audience and stimulate dialogue on issues that are often considered difficult to discuss

24 Aug 2026 12:55 pm
IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 2: Pant, Jurel fifties power India to 419/6 at lunch

Rishabh Pant, returning after retiring hurt on Day 1, battled through a barrage of short balls to remain unbeaten on 63, while Dhruv Jurel made 59

24 Aug 2026 12:55 pm
Watch: Delhi NEET-UG protests: Amnesty flags use of pellet guns, electric shock devices

Amnesty International has accused police of using excessive force, including pellet guns and electric shock devices, during the July 20 NEET-UG protests in Delhi.

24 Aug 2026 12:49 pm
Jadavpur University clash: Inquiry panel chief resigns, varsity to appoint new committee head

I informed the Jadavpur University vice-chancellor immediately after receiving the communication about my appointment. I am currently in Delhi, and the inquiry would require regular interactions with the people who were present on the campus during the incident, says Professor Subha Shankar Sarkar

24 Aug 2026 12:46 pm
Oriental Hotels to merge with Tata Groups IHCL

The Scheme of Arrangement proposes a share exchange ratio of 25 IHCL shares for every 117 OHL shares and is an all-stock transaction

24 Aug 2026 12:45 pm
Police take BJP leaders into custody as they try to lay siege to Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru

The BJP leaders and members have been demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra, who has been chargesheeted in the case of embezzlement of funds meant for welfare of ST communities

24 Aug 2026 12:45 pm
Ajay Devgns Drishyam 3 titled Drishyam The Conclusion

The film is set to be released in theatres on October 2

24 Aug 2026 12:45 pm
Women MLAs in Tamil Nadu reiterate need to dispense with usage of maiden speech

PMK MLA Sowmiya Anbumani said it could instead be called arimuga urai (introductory speech) or mudhal urai (first speech)

24 Aug 2026 12:27 pm
PTI demands immediate cardiac care for Imran Khan at Shifa Hospital

Pakistans opposition PTI has demanded immediate cardiac care for jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Shifa International Hospital, alleging that a recommended CT Coronary Angiography was not conducted during his recent visit to a government hospital

24 Aug 2026 12:27 pm
Former Udupi Panchayat presidents murder: Police secure gangster after shooting at his leg

Police said that Patil has been at large since 2017. Including the DSouza murder case, Patil has been accused in a total of 11 criminal cases, of which 10 were under the Arms Act.

24 Aug 2026 12:20 pm
No Onam relief for Keralam PRDs PRISM contract workers as three months salaries remain pending

Many of them have been left without any income for nearly six months after the extended term of their contracts ended in May

24 Aug 2026 12:14 pm
Former diplomat raises concerns over SIR in Punjab over 'mismatch' notice

I happen to have documents other than a voter ID and Aadhaar card. But I can't help asking: If I have trouble establishing my citizenship after representing India in three countries, what's the fate of the common citizen? Ease of Living, I presume!. says Former diplomat

24 Aug 2026 12:02 pm
Women protestors can approach panel probing NEET protest violence with complaints of sexual molestation against police: CJI

The courts explanation came in response to an oral mentioning made by senior advocate Shobha Gupta who said there should be separate, sensitive mechanism for women protestors to file their complaints and seek legal action against police personnel.

24 Aug 2026 12:01 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces expansion of free bus travel for women in deluxe, mofussil buses

Women are currently allowed to travel free only on ordinary buses in cities and municipal areas, and in hill areas for up to 40 km; the expansion will come into effect on Gandhi Jayanti

24 Aug 2026 11:52 am
Tata Groups IHCL to merge with Oriental Hotels

The Scheme of Arrangement proposes a share exchange ratio of 25 IHCL shares for every 117 OHL shares and is an all-stock transaction

24 Aug 2026 11:50 am
Centres committee on permanent political solution for Gorkha issue | Explained

The people of Darjeeling hills have been demanding a separate State of Gorkhaland, to be carved out territories of Darjeeling hills and parts of Terai and Dooars for the past several decades.

24 Aug 2026 11:44 am
Two mechanics killed as trucks collide and catch fire in Keralams Kannur

Accident occurred while the mechanics were attempting to repair the timber lorry, which had been parked on the roadside for the past two days after developing a mechanical fault. The cement bulk carrier reportedly went out of control and rammed the lorry

24 Aug 2026 11:41 am
Parandur airport project to be dropped by Tamil Nadu government, announces CM Vijay

Alternative places identified; Terminal 5 to come up at Chennai Airport

24 Aug 2026 11:38 am
Stock markets rise in early trade on buying in blue-chips

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 202.42 points to 77,744.15 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 55.35 points to 24,309

24 Aug 2026 11:36 am
One Piece announces two new movies: God Valley set for 2027, Baad for 2029

Toei Animation has announced two new One Piece movies, with One Piece Film: God Valley arriving in summer 2027 and One Piece Film: Baad following in 2029

24 Aug 2026 11:35 am
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy returns to Hyderabad, likely to address controversy over denied US visit

Several Congress leaders may meet the Chief Minister and press for disciplinary action against Endowments Minister Konda Surekha

24 Aug 2026 11:33 am
Onam rush sends veggie prices soaring, turns sugar bitter in Keralam

Raw banana prices remain high at around 65 a kg in the citys wholesale markets. Sugar prices range between 75 and 77 a kg in retail markets across district, while rice prices remain stable

24 Aug 2026 11:32 am
SC to hear plea challenging FIR filed against content creator who reported on Ram Temple donations theft, in road rage case

The plea by journalist Abhishek Upadhyay claimed that the FIR was based on concocted allegations against him and was an attempt to harass him for his independent journalistic works

24 Aug 2026 11:31 am
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Certified as a Top Employer in India for 2026 by Top Employers Institute

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Certified as a Top Employer in India for 2026 by Top Employers Institute

24 Aug 2026 11:30 am
Watch: How writers get heroine agency wrong | Studying DC | FMM Ep. 28

What makes a female character strong? A gun? A cigarette? A few swear words? Or does real strength come from agency having desires, making choices and driving the story? In FMM 28, we look at Arun Madheswarans DC, Wamiqa Gabbis Chandra, and films like Badlands, Bonnie and Clyde, True Romance and Natural Born Killers to understand the difference between writing a badass woman and writing a woman with agency. Plus, a simple screenwriting exercise: DELETE THE HERO. What does she want when he isnt

24 Aug 2026 11:29 am
Rupee rises 7 paise to 95.64 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said the Dollar Index has weakened, but elevated Brent crude and persistent importer demand limited the rupee's gains

24 Aug 2026 11:24 am
Supreme Court bans construction within 100 metres of Jojari River in Rajasthan

This is the latest in a series of orders passed by the Supreme Court to protect the seasonal river, which has faced a barrage of contamination that has affected around two million lives in the water-starved State.

24 Aug 2026 11:15 am
DYFI activists storm Palakkad DRM office in Keralam over railway bifurcation move

The Railway Boards decision to bifurcate the Palakkad Railway Division has triggered widespread protests across Keralam

24 Aug 2026 11:03 am
Why Indias colleges need to build accessibility into digital learning systems

While Indias higher education system is going digital, gaps in accessibility continue to exclude students with disabilities

24 Aug 2026 11:01 am
Oil falls as Trump pledges economic war on Iran

Oil prices fell as investors awaited details of President Donald Trumps fresh economic pressure campaign against Iran, while Asian markets traded mostly lower. Brent crude fell 2.3% to around $92 a barrel, with investors also eyeing Nvidias earnings and the Jackson Hole meeting

24 Aug 2026 11:00 am
Teaching students to think in the age of ChatGPT

When AI is changing how students write, research, and create, education must change how it teaches them to think

24 Aug 2026 10:56 am
Tamil Nadu government to reimburse money for three LPG cylinders annually from Pongal 2027: CM Vijay

The provision of six free cooking gas cylinders was one of the major electoral promises of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the run-up to the 2026 Assembly polls

24 Aug 2026 10:46 am
Modi government strangulating, emasculating ISRO: Congress

The Congress leader claimed that the Modi government has an aggressive privatisation agenda for the space programme just as it had for nuclear energy

24 Aug 2026 10:44 am
Why is there a sudden increase in sugar prices | Explained

The Opposition blamed that the diversion of sugarcane for ethanol production caused the increase in sugar prices

24 Aug 2026 10:38 am
Tamil Nadu government to reimburse money for three LPG cylinders annually from next Pongal, says CM Vijay

Mr. Vijay said the money for the cylinders would be credited to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries

24 Aug 2026 10:38 am
The science behind social media bans, and why they dont work

Bans are leaky, and restrict access without fixing the environment around the child. Mandating structural corrections on social media platforms and teaching children healthy digital habits, however, may help make a difference

24 Aug 2026 10:37 am
Shigellosis cases open up a new AMR challenge in Keralam

Data from Kerala Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Network says that the resistance profile of primary antibiotics used to treat the infection is growing

24 Aug 2026 10:26 am
Anthropic market debut could break SpaceX IPO record, says media

Anthropic, maker of the Claude AI models, expects to match or beat the size of SpaceX's deal, according to Bloomberg

24 Aug 2026 10:24 am
Kerala Forest officer booked over alleged misbehaviour with women on train

Case filed against Kasaragod Divisional Forest Officer Jose Matthew following a complaint that he allegedly behaved indecently towards women passengers and made obscene gestures while travelling on the Okha Express

24 Aug 2026 10:22 am
Odisha govt rejects Opposition demand for special Assembly session on mining Bill

Congress alleged that the Centre was seeking control over Odishas natural resources, including its water, forests, land and minerals, after coming to power in the State, in the name of Odia Asmita (Odia pride).

24 Aug 2026 10:21 am
Footballers, coaches protest BMC proposal to turn Bandra ground into convention centre

Several academies and clubs use the facility for training and competitive matches

24 Aug 2026 10:11 am