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AAI pushes for constructing airport in Rameswaram

In a letter to the T.N. government, it asks the State government to identify the site and acquire land for the project

1 Aug 2026 11:27 pm
Counterfeit military combat uniform racket comes to light in Rajasthan

Armys intelligence units and Rajasthan Police seize 1,000 metres of unauthorised Army-pattern combat cloth

1 Aug 2026 11:16 pm
Vijay must visit Karnataka on August 3, says Premallatha Vijayakant

She was leading the partys protests against the proposed dam by Karnataka

1 Aug 2026 11:09 pm
Centre to release its share of over 2,117 crore for disaster relief in advance to seven flood-hit States

Of the affected States, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Nagaland have already received the first instalment of the Central share for the financial year 2026-27.

1 Aug 2026 10:59 pm
Ladakh Police registers zero FIR over 'objectionable' video against Amit Shah

Officials moved the investigation to Mysuru City as the alleged incident falls under the jurisdiction of the Devaraja police station

1 Aug 2026 10:55 pm
BJP, CPI stage protests against Karnataka government on Cauvery water dispute

They seek immediate water release from the Cauvery to save the standing kuruvai crop and prevent people from facing drinking water shortage in the months to come

1 Aug 2026 10:53 pm
Over 3,000 serving CAPF officers move Supreme Court against CAPF Act

Petitioners include gallantry awardees and women officers; new law makes it harder for CAPF cadre officers to be promoted to leadership position; paves the way for more IPS officers on deputation in senior roles

1 Aug 2026 10:52 pm
Amid row with Philippines, China issues new rules to assert control over South China Sea shoal

Under the rules, a routine patrol system will be established to promptly investigate and handle violations in accordance with the law

1 Aug 2026 10:51 pm
Antilia bomb scare: Charges framed; ex-cops Waze, Sharma & eight others to face trial for murder

The accused will face trial for offences under the Indian Penal Code related to murder, extortion, destruction of evidence and criminal conspiracy, as well as under relevant provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Explosive Substances Act

1 Aug 2026 10:51 pm
Saiva Tirumurais democratised Tamil literature, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The Union Finance Minister was speaking at the 34th annual Deiva Sekkizhar Festival in Chennai, jointly organised by the Sekkizhar Research Centre and Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

1 Aug 2026 10:49 pm
TISS postpones convocation with CJI as chief guest; students on visit for ceremony affected

In an email to students on Friday, the institute said the decision was taken under unforeseen circumstances and in the best long-term interests of the institute. Affected students say they spent on non-refundable flight and train tickets and hotel bookings.

1 Aug 2026 10:44 pm
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill two; medical supply warehouses hit

The Israeli military said, meanwhile, that it had struck five Hamas weapons depots in the Gaza Strip

1 Aug 2026 10:43 pm
ICFLoco Works bridge derails intodangerous disrepair

The central part of the bridge is battered

1 Aug 2026 10:37 pm
On this section ofAshokNagar, Metro water trickles in

Residents of LGGS Colony point out that the irregular water supply hit the nadir over the last month, and the improvement in the last few days have been too negligible to inspire confidence. They want CMWSSB to shore up and expedite whatever remedial work they might have initiated now

1 Aug 2026 10:30 pm
We The Leaders release a policy paper for a clean and sustainable Tamil Nadu

All sectors of the economy, along with agriculture, coastal livelihoods, and urban infrastructure, are currently severely affected by changing weather patterns and climate impact, it says

1 Aug 2026 10:28 pm
Watch: Cauvery water row: D.K. Shivakumar urges protesters not to obstruct Kabini water release

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar appealed to farmers organisations and Kannada groups not to obstruct the flow of water in the Kabini river as the State issued a flood alert. He said Karnataka would decide on releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu only after consultations at an all-party meeting in Bengaluru.

1 Aug 2026 10:18 pm
10 years of service to kin ofwar heroes

Four war widows were honoured with financial assistance at the 43rd anniversary celebration of Humour Club International - Triplicane chapter

1 Aug 2026 10:17 pm
Vodafone Idea gets 26.8 crore DoT notice for alleged default in spectrum-related rollout obligations

The company said it is reviewing the notice received on Friday (July 31, 2026) and evaluating next steps

1 Aug 2026 10:16 pm
Delimitation is a design to take away the power of people of Tamil Nadu, says Rahul Gandhi

Any party supporting the Delimitation Bill in Parliament would be considered betrayer of the people of Tamil Nadu, says the Congress leader; he meets grieving families of NEET aspirants who ended their lives, says the students are working in a system that is not honest with them

1 Aug 2026 10:13 pm
Centre releases additional instalment of tax devolution of 1.09 lakh crore to States

Currently, 41% of taxes collected by the Centre is devolved in 14 instalments among States during a fiscal year.

1 Aug 2026 10:07 pm
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke advised to take rest after falling sick

Dipke, who was diagnosed with typhoid during the protests in Jantar Mantar seeking the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education Minister, had said he had been unwell for the past few days and was currently undergoing treatment

1 Aug 2026 10:00 pm
Heavy rain batters Keralas Kannur, two missing, 26 shifted to relief camp

Eight families comprising 26 people were shifted to a relief camp after floodwaters entered houses at Peratta Thottipalam in Ulikkal grama panchayat

1 Aug 2026 9:57 pm
India will be the biggest destination for Japanese capital in a decade: AMFI chairman Sandeep Sikka

`The countrys booming systematic investment plan (SIP) culture has fundamentally reshaped the equity market by creating a strong domestic buffer against foreign capital outflows

1 Aug 2026 9:54 pm
Trawling ban end fails to cheer coasts as adverse weather spoils plans

The IMD had warned fishers against venturing out into the sea off Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep in view of possible gusty winds and inclement weather

1 Aug 2026 9:51 pm
Eight killed as extremely heavy rain batters Kerala

Two children drowned in swollen stream, one fell into waterlogged pit; four people killed by landslides hitting their homes; one electrocuted; six fishermen missing at sea, two people missing after falling into a river

1 Aug 2026 9:43 pm
Former CM seeks resignation of L-G, CM over delay in allocation of portfolios

The L-G has no role in deciding on the portfolios once the Chief Minister submits the list to his office, says Narayanasamy. Further, the Lt. Governors decision not to notify the list amounted to dereliction of duty and he has created a constitutional crisis, the Congress leader adds.

1 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
Heavy rain batters Keralas Wayanad, forcing evacuations

Fifteen relief camps were opened across the district, and 461 people from 169 families in Vythiri, Mananthavady and Sulthan Bathery taluks have been shifted to the camps

1 Aug 2026 9:26 pm
Incessant downpour disrupts life in Keralas Kozhikode

Eight relief camps opened in district accommodating 214 persons from 72 families evacuated from vulnerable areas

1 Aug 2026 9:20 pm