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Cyber crime emerging as the biggest challenge facing police: senior IPS officer

Earlier, this week Mr. Thakur was awarded the Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), for his distinguished career spanning three decades.

16 Aug 2026 10:55 pm
No private data sought, ID details to be provided only if available: J&K, Ladakh Census chief

The Census 2027 questionnaire will include 13 new questions or data fields that were not part of the Census 2011 questionnaire, which had 29 questions

16 Aug 2026 10:55 pm
Congress leader's son killed in Nadia district of West Bengal

Three persons have been arrested in connection with the murders, among them Fatema Bibi, head of Nadias Haranagar panchayat

16 Aug 2026 10:52 pm
Israel vows to go after Hezbollah as it names another killed

No score will be left unsettled in any arena. We'll defend our soldiers and our civilians with full power, Defence Minister Israel Katz

16 Aug 2026 10:46 pm
Congress holds focus group discussions with students

With 16 sessions held so far in three cities, the interactions have formed the basis of Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj public events

16 Aug 2026 10:45 pm
Annamalailevels graft charge against some Tamil Nadu Ministers, claims to have audio clip

However, the founder of We The Leaders did not name anyone. He also claimed to have an audio clip to prove his claim. He urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to bridle his Ministers and officials

16 Aug 2026 10:43 pm
Hamas expects meeting with Kushner as U.S. pushes Gaza plan

Hamas on July 30 said that it would hand over its weapons to a new Palestinian governing body as part of the latest stage in a Gaza ceasefire declared by Mr. Trump, who hailed their agreement as a major milestone.

16 Aug 2026 10:28 pm
T.N. CM Vijay condemns killing of three Tamils by Karnataka Forest Dept. personnel

The explanation given by the Karnataka Forest Department regarding the incident is unacceptable, says Vijay

16 Aug 2026 10:28 pm
Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing U.S. soldiers

There has been no known deployment of U.S. ground forces in Iran during the West Asia war, except for a rescue mission in April for a downed American airman

16 Aug 2026 10:18 pm
Spanish jet downs drone in Romania after airspace breach

A growing number of drones have crossed into NATO states in eastern Europe as Russia pursues its invasion of Ukraine.

16 Aug 2026 10:18 pm
Many initiatives in the pipeline to transform tourism sector in Tamil Nadu, say Ministers

River tourism to be promoted by connecting the Cauvery and the Thamirabarani; government considering giving free travel facilities for senior citizens to make tourism inclusive and accessible

16 Aug 2026 10:11 pm
JNU Vice-Chancellor terms allegations of irregularities in recruitment a malicious campaign

Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit says there is no evidence. JNU administration says disgruntled left-leaning JNUTA figures are behind the 'political campaign to embarrass the varsity and the Centre, in the wake of defeats in the Delhi HC involving two urban Naxal cases

16 Aug 2026 10:10 pm
Israels Ben Gvir advocates killing 30 to 40 people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

In the past, similar statements by Ben-Gvir and other Israeli officials were widely condemned. Many have been presented to the UNs world court asevidence of genocidal intent. Israel denies it has committed genocide in Gaza.

16 Aug 2026 10:05 pm
Watch: Congress will ensure Lok Sabha seats remains 543

Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty says the party will ensure that the number of Lok Sabha seats remains at 543 amid the ongoing debate over delimitation and the future allocation of parliamentary seats.

16 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
Traffic around KBR Park goes one-way with 10 U-turn points and 13 exits from August 18

The lane-change and U-turn points are located at TG Study Circle, BRS Bhavan, Omega Hospital, Jana Reddy, Apollo Cradle, Taj Mahal, Phoenix Building, Road No. 65, Mantri Towers and Cream Stone.

16 Aug 2026 9:57 pm
AILU demands resignation of BCI chairman

The Union demanded the resignation of the BCI chairman over the controversial order barring the enrolment of NALSAR students.

16 Aug 2026 9:51 pm
Why the Visakhapatnam airport shut, and what still flies from INS Dega

The 10.45 p.m. IndiGo to Delhi was the final scheduled service from the civil enclave at INS Dega. From 12.01 a.m. on Monday, every airline flight moves to Bhogapuram, and the code VTZ moves with them

16 Aug 2026 9:44 pm
Three arrested after Bengal CJP volunteers father dies in attack

Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari dismisses allegations that BJP workers were behind the assault; CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says we are not going to back off

16 Aug 2026 9:42 pm
State draws inspiration from freedom fighter Gouthu Latchannas ideals, say Ministers

Various Ministers participate in the State-level birth anniversary celebrations of Sardar Gouthu Latchanna, organised by the BC Welfare Corporation in Vijayawada, and recall his contribution to the freedom movement and struggle for the rights of Backward Classes and other sections of society

16 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
Former CM C. Achutha Menon remembered

We can claim to possess genuine democracy only when it is accompanied by social, economic and political justice, says P.D.T Achary

16 Aug 2026 9:33 pm
Agniveer recruitment list for CAPFs will come from armed forces

This indicates that ex-Agniveers may not be allowed to apply directly to the CAPFs for recruitment under the Agniveer quota; though the armed forces do not have caste-based quotas, CAPF caste quotas will apply for recruitment of ex-Agniveers

16 Aug 2026 9:23 pm
Sabari rail project delay leaves landowners in limbo

A section of the landowners, whose holdings have remained effectively frozen for nearly three decades, met Higher Education Minister Roji M. John and Chalakudy MP Benny Behanan on Sunday and submitted a memorandum seeking their intervention.

16 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
Seven Tamil Nadu fishermen taken into custody near Krishnaparnam Port

The police also seized the boat they allegedly used to fish in the territorial waters of Andhra Pradesh

16 Aug 2026 9:11 pm
Call for Kalaburagi bandh seeking drought relief for farmers

Samyukta Horata Karnataka Samiti wants State govt. to declare the district drought-hit, take steps to address distress among farmers

16 Aug 2026 9:09 pm