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Poco launches M8x 5G for mid segment users in India

Poco M8x 5G ships with a 7,900 mAh battery, supported by a 45W charger in the box

21 Aug 2026 2:01 pm
No plan to rename Kochi Metro Rail Ltd as Keralam Metro Rail Ltd, says CM V.D. Satheesan

CM says KMRL authorities issued a press release on name change proposal without consulting with government

21 Aug 2026 2:01 pm
U.S. plans toughest sanctions on Iran, warns trading partners

The Trump administration is preparing what it calls the toughest sanctions in history against Iran, while warning that countries providing an economic lifeline to Tehran could also face consequences. Heres a look at the history of U.S. sanctions on Iran and what the latest measures could mean for its key trading partners, including China and India.

21 Aug 2026 2:01 pm
What goes into a classic, timeless suit? Japanese designer Yuki Igarashi weighs in

In India for trunk shows at Chennai and Mumbai with fashion entrepreneur Osman Abdul Razak, Japanese menswear designer Yuki Igarashi takes us through comfort, craftsmanship and how to pick the perfect suit

21 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
Sri Lankas iconic singer Nanda Malini dies at 82

Malinis long career, remarkable body of work, and the choices that shaped them reveal not only how Sri Lankas political landscape evolved over time, but also the many strands of nationalist and progressive politics that coexisted during those years of tumult

21 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
Illustrator Athulya Pillais silent comic, Nanavu, tells the story of tidal flooding in Kochi

Athulya Pillais silent comic, Nanavu, tells the story of tidal flooding through the life of a little girl

21 Aug 2026 1:35 pm
Binance Donates INR 3.3 Crore to Goonj's Rahat Initiative for Assam Flood Relief

Binance Donates INR 3.3 Crore to Goonj's Rahat Initiative for Assam Flood Relief

21 Aug 2026 1:35 pm
Udhayanidhi Stalin, Aadhav Arjuna spar over files on corruption, live telecast of Tamil Nadu Assembly proceedings

If remarks removed from the Assembly records were broadcast, the matter would be referred to the Privileges Committee and appropriate action would be taken, said the Speaker

21 Aug 2026 1:34 pm
Fox ESS Tops Global Residential ESS Shipments in H1 2026

Fox ESS Tops Global Residential ESS Shipments in H1 2026

21 Aug 2026 1:34 pm
Vande Mataram row: What was Congress 1937 resolution

The Congress said the 1937 resolution recommending that only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram be sung at national gatherings reflected the view of several leading figures of the freedom movement

21 Aug 2026 1:33 pm
Rahul Gandhi sits on dharna at police station in New Delhi, demands FIR over pellet gun use during July 20 protest

The Delhi Police barricade the area and close gates of Parliament Street police station as Congress party workers and supporters attempt to get inside, raising slogans

21 Aug 2026 1:31 pm
Chitradurga accident: Two dead, 26 students from Bengaluru college injured as private bus topples in Hiriyur

The bus was carrying about 56 students of Universal Nursing College, located in Arekere, Bannerghatta, who were returning to Bengaluru after a trip to Goa.

21 Aug 2026 1:31 pm
IndiGos ticket booking system faces issues briefly

Teams are working on priority along with the partner to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, IndiGo said and regretted the inconvenience

21 Aug 2026 1:28 pm
ED raids premises of accused in Vivekananda Reddy murder case in Kadapa, Hyderabad

The searches in Hyderabad and Kadapa, under the PMLA, stem from the CBIs chargesheets in the 2019 murder; the agency is examining the financial transactions connected with the case

21 Aug 2026 1:21 pm
One Night Only movie review: Bodies meet, hearts fret in spiceless, monotone sex comedy

Will Glocks sensational new movie has a Los Angeles heart stuck in a New York soul as Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro struggle to spark chemistry in the mix

21 Aug 2026 1:17 pm
'Stillborn law': Supreme Court finds fault with Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act, says prone to misuse

The Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act is a special state law enacted to target, control and punish organised crime syndicates, criminal gangs and habitual anti-social elements

21 Aug 2026 1:05 pm
Mayawati calls debate over Vande Mataram needless

All parties keep doing this as per their political interests/benefits or to divert the attention of the public from their shortcomings, said the BSP leader

21 Aug 2026 1:05 pm
Imphal-Guwahati bus service resumes after more than three years

The movement of all communities on the arterial National Highway 2 is believed to pave the way for sustainable peace in Manipur

21 Aug 2026 1:02 pm
Imran Khan taken back to jail after hospital checks: Pakistan govt

Former PM Imran Khan has been shifted back to Adiala Jail from Islamabads Shifa International Hospital, where he was admitted for treatment following a Supreme Court order

21 Aug 2026 1:01 pm
Iran dismisses U.S. threats on coordinated economic isolation

Mr. Araghchis comments came a few hours after Donald Trump threatened crushing economic measures against Iran on Thursday, August 20.

21 Aug 2026 1:01 pm
Grace marks to Class 12 students facing CBSE OSM glitches may not be possible: Centre tells SC

The top court asked the government to file an affidavit detailing the remedial measures taken following the spotting of irregularities in the On-Screen Marking (OSM) valued answer sheets; petitioner was instructed to file a rejoinder pointing out cases in which students seeking re-evaluation could not access the portal

21 Aug 2026 1:00 pm
Nivin Pauly returns in light-hearted romance Bethlehem Kudumba Unit

The actor calls his Onam release Bethlehem Kudumba Unit a simple, breezy love story ideal for the festival season

21 Aug 2026 1:00 pm
Kochi-based animation director and 3D artist has collaborated with artistes like J Cole, Post Malone and Ye

Akshay Anand has worked with some of the best known names in the music industry

21 Aug 2026 12:59 pm
The time when Travancore said no to longer Onam holidays in Keralam

In 1930s, Travancore Sri Mulam Assembly faced demands to extend Onam public holidays to 10 days, contrasting with the 11-day Christmas-New Year break. But then Chief Secretary N. Kunjan Pillai rejected the proposal, citing sufficient annual holidays

21 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Supreme Court reduces three-year mandatory legal practice to one year for the entry-level judicial exam

The court said that such candidates, upon selection, will be appointed only as trainee judicial officers for one year, and they would have to undergo a further period of one year structured clerkship

21 Aug 2026 12:54 pm
Man arrested in Chennai for sending bomb threat emails taken into custody by Madurai police

Sarath Subramanian Shankar, who had been working in the U.S., has been accused of sending more than 1,500 bomb threat emails between 2023 and 2025 to airports, educational institutions, political leaders, and senior police officials across the country

21 Aug 2026 12:53 pm
The first quest

Rama and Lakshmana accompany Sage Vishwamitra and learn about manipulation of Natures laws.

21 Aug 2026 12:52 pm
Where Chennai falls in love: The hidden Adyar park where you lose yourself

This hidden park and wooded walkway by the Adyar River is perfect for walks and conversations, making it a quiet date spot in Chennai

21 Aug 2026 12:50 pm
TNEA 2026: Over 68,000 get tentative allotments in third round of counselling

The students have been instructed to confirm their seats using the proper confirmation option by 5 p.m. on Saturday (August 22)

21 Aug 2026 12:47 pm
Can protest be dialogue?

Protests should be aimed at engaging with fellow citizens because living together as a society requires mutual respect and dialogue

21 Aug 2026 12:46 pm
Madras Day: Three actors share their favourite Chennai food memories

Three actors, three journeys and a city full of flavours. For Madras Day, Nalini Nair, Nassar and Pasupathy dig into their food memories from beloved old eateries and childhood treats to the tastes that continue to bring Chennai home.

21 Aug 2026 12:46 pm
Birds of the high seas

Meet the remarkable birds of the open ocean.

21 Aug 2026 12:42 pm
When the magic ran out

A Nigerian folktale about a tortoise and a drum

21 Aug 2026 12:40 pm
The power of productive struggle in Maths learning

Instead of rushing to rescue students from difficult questions,especialy in Maths education, teachers can turn struggle into a powerful learning tool

21 Aug 2026 12:39 pm
Pyaar Prema Kalyanam movie review: A juvenile, toothless take on gender roles

Actor-director Elans Netflix rom-com wants to challenge traditional gender roles, but repeatedly falls back on the stereotypes it seeks to question

21 Aug 2026 12:33 pm
Chandigarh University Electronics & Communication Engineers Develop Solar Powered Robot for Garbage Management

Chandigarh University Electronics & Communication Engineers Develop Solar Powered Robot for Garbage Management

21 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
Column | Another year, another cake

When birthdays came with marzipan, not mayhem

21 Aug 2026 12:28 pm
U.S., South Korean militaries wrap up drills early, day after North's missile barrage

The U.S. Pacific Command said the events didn't pose an immediate threat to U.S. territory or its allies

21 Aug 2026 12:28 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijays take on delimitation triggers political row

Opposition parties were quick to point out that the Chief Ministers address was at variance with the resolution adopted by the Assembly

21 Aug 2026 12:25 pm
U.S. nuclear industry to make comprehensive submissions to India on SHANTI rules

The SHANTI Act opens the civil nuclear sector in India to private companies and joint ventures, allowing them to build, own and operate nuclear plants, decommission them, and take up nuclear research and development

21 Aug 2026 12:24 pm
Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh threatens surgical strikes at Jadavpur University amid ABVP-SFI face-off

Questions have also been raised at the university authorities, who till August 21 morning, have not registered a formal police complaint on the issue of ABVP volunteers trespassing on campus

21 Aug 2026 12:24 pm
India-Japan maritime security pact: What the new Memorandum of Arrangement means | Explained

At its core, the MoA is designed to make maritime cooperation between the two countries more structured, regular and operationally useful

21 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Bombay High Court denies relief to B.Tech student over discrepancy in MHT-CET scorecard

The Bench directed the MHT-CET Cell to investigate the matter and submit a report

21 Aug 2026 12:17 pm
Congress seeks review of E20 policy, non-ethanol petrol options

Jairam Ramesh says consumers are paying the price through higher food and transport costs

21 Aug 2026 12:15 pm
Madras High Court dismisses A. Rajas plea in disproportionate assets case probed by CBI

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan refuses to direct the investigating agency to bring certain documents on record before the special court for MP/MLA cases

21 Aug 2026 12:14 pm
Villagers clash with CJPs school inspection team in Rajasthan

Locals allegedly pushed the activists out of the village in Bagru and barricaded the main approach road

21 Aug 2026 12:06 pm
Qaumi Insaf Morcha calls for Punjab Bandh, demands release of Bandi Singhs

Tight security at Chandigarh-Mohali border points as Qaumi Insaf Morchas Punjab Bandh kicks in

21 Aug 2026 12:03 pm
Mira-Bhayandar civic body bans sacrificial slaughter of goats in housing societies

The ruling BJP took the decision through a resolution, which also bans feeding stray animals on roads, on Tuesday, citing recurring disputes between residents during religious events.

21 Aug 2026 12:03 pm
Hi trailer: Kavin, Nayanthara promise a fun romantic ride

Set to release on August 28, the rom-com features one of the last on-screen performances of the late legendary writer-director-actor Bhagyaraj

21 Aug 2026 11:59 am