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Arts festival inaugurated in Dindigul

Hockey World Cup: India crashes out after another lacklustre show

Argentina punishes the former champion for its defensive errors

College students trespassing into Walayar reservoir area, allege farmers

CJP announces Delhi march on September 5 over pending promises to students

The Cockroach Janta Party has announced a September 5 march in Delhi, demanding action on promises made during the July agitation, including the

Hyderabad: Banker

Hyderabad: A 32-year-old woman died allegedly by suicide by jumping off the apartment building in KPHB Colony on Monday, August 24. The deceased,

Man arrested after snare causes death of leopardess in the Nilgiris

CPI(M) flags supply of untreated drinking water to 16 villages

The petitioners said the motor used for treating the drinking water at the overhead tank at Vazhavallan had broken down two years ago, and hence

BJP rejects Congress charge of 'aggressive privatisation' in space sector, says ecosystem is expanding

Says the emerging national space ecosystem is not a weakening of ISROs legacy, but an expansion of Indias space ambitions

Kerala High Court directs State to consider renaming Mental Health Centres, citing concerns of stigma

Division Bench notes that when other hospitals are not termed 'Centres of Physical Health, there is no reason for these centres to be tagged as M

Body of 16-year-old boy who got swept away in strong waves in Chinnamudaliar Chavadi recovered

Austerity in Marriage

Rayees Ahmad Kumar Marriages are strongly recommended in Islam. The Prophet (PBUH) says, Nikah is my Sunnah; whoever denies it is not among us, a

CM brushes aside Surekhas episode; asks MLAs to concentrate on development

Assembly elections from September 7

U.K. will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said defence firm MBDA will release details on U.K.-made parts for the SCALP missile to Ukraine to help the c

From Mecca to Damascus and Dhaka: The Making of a New Strategic Axis?

Trkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria and the Changing Security Equation for Bharat By Col. (Dr.) Dev Anand Lohamaror The geopolitical developmen

Special veterinary health camps to be held in 216 village panchayats in Thoothukudi

Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka on September 9-10 to review defence cooperation

Maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region is expected to figure prominently during the visit

Pondicherry University has no interest in resolving students demands: ABVP

Book Review | American History Written Real-time

Jonathan Swan, the books Australian-American co-author, is equally knowledgeable about the US President, whom he has extensively covered, first a

Plea to desilt all waterbodies and irrigation channels before northeast monsoon

Rahul Gandhi Faces Criticism Over Manusmriti Remarks from BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

New Delhi, August 24: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has launched a sharp attack on Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha regarding his comment

SIR spotlights Bengaluru voters, 46L in ASDDO category

Bengaluru: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has triggered a major exercise in Bengaluru, with more than 46 lakh voters acr

State-level FLN orientation programme held for school complex headmasters

ACB launches probe into tender irregularities at Guntur Municipal Corporation

Bureau identifies discrepancies between tender percentages on the e-procurement platform and those entered in work orders, payments allegedly rel

I believe in speed and staying straight: Abid Mushtaq

Watch: Cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal; 22 crew members still missing | Above the Fold | Aug 24, 2026

22 crew members remain missing after the MV Ocean Winter sank in the Bay of Bengal, as a deep-sea search operation continues with little trace of

SC Bars Construction Within 100 Metres Of Jojari River

A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the interim order in a suo motu case concerning pollution in the river.

Odisha Eyes Satellite Launch Pad: Minister Patra Unveils Space Ambitions on National Space Day

Odisha marked National Space Day with a strong push for greater scientific infrastructure and a bold proposal to establish a satellite launch cen

Draft electoral rolls published in Dharwad district with 13.54 lakh voters

As many as 2,68,015 voter names have been left out of the draft rolls

Four arrested with leopard skin, 17 claws in Bhadradri Kothagudem

How Dual-Chipset Technology is Transforming Mobile Gaming and Content Viewing in India

New Delhi, August 24: Mobile gaming has evolved beyond a mere pastime; it has become a significant part of the digital entertainment industry. To

Major portion of financial resources goes towards salary, pension, loan repayment, says Puducherry Chief Minister

Major portion of financial resources goes towards salary, pension, loan repayment, says Puducherry Chief Minister

Haryana Farmers Benefit from PM-KUSUM Scheme with Solar Pumps

Jhajjar, August 24: The PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) scheme has brought significant relief to farmers in

CMC Cracks Down on Illegal Constructions

28 served notices, nine demolished and one seized in post-collapse crackdown

Airtel Payments Bank Q1 net profit jumps 82% to 19 cr, revenue at 831 cr

Airtel Payments Bank on Monday reported an 82 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 19 crore for the first quarter ended in June, driven by good oper

Keralam CMs remarks revive debate on Muvattupuzha district

His announcement that the government would appoint a Delimitation Commission to examine the proposal has given fresh hope to those who have been

Keralam CMs remarks revive debate on Muvattupuzha district

His announcement that the government would appoint a Delimitation Commission to examine the proposal has given fresh hope to those who have been

Udupi police looking out for person who called in name of underworld operative Hemanth Poojary

Citing vacancies, Kharge says Modi government is trying to end reservation through the back door

Keeping government posts vacant denies reserved category candidates opportunities; the sale of PSUs and increasing contractual employment further

Citing vacancies, Kharge says Modi government is trying to end reservation through the back door

Keeping government posts vacant denies reserved category candidates opportunities; the sale of PSUs and increasing contractual employment further

AK-47, IED Among Huge Cache Of Arms Recovered From Maoist Dump In Odisha

The recovery was made during a joint search and area-domination operation in Silkuta Reserve Forest under K. Balang police station limits by pers

Trump will have to risk pain to make new Iran sanctions truly bite

The United States is unveiling new sanctions against Iran today. These measures aim to cripple Iran's economy by targeting its oil sales. China b

CEO Reddy holds review meeting on electoral rolls, sabhas

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy chaired a high-level video conference on Monday, August 24, with District Election

OUAT 65th Foundation Day: Govt Pledges to Fulfill Farmers

The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) celebrated its 65th Foundation Day today at the Krushi Shiksha Sadan in Bhubaneswar. A

High-level panel constituted to modernise polytechnic education in Telangana

High-level panel constituted to modernise polytechnic education in Telangana

Congress, CJP, AAP question Centre over ministers bungalows spend

New Delhi: The rise in the annual expenditure on the upkeep of Union ministers official residences in Delhi drew criticism from the Congress, CJP

Strong 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Banda Sea, Indonesia

Jakarta, August 24: A powerful earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck the Banda Sea near Indonesia on Monday. According to the Nati

Congress seeks probe into deaths of tribal children in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra

Adivasi Congress chief Vikrant Bhuria calls for a safety audit of tribal hostels, citing alleged lapses in facilities in the two States

Congress seeks probe into deaths of tribal children in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra

Adivasi Congress chief Vikrant Bhuria calls for a safety audit of tribal hostels, citing alleged lapses in facilities in the two States

18.49 lakh voters figure in draft electoral rolls in Kalaburagi

Claims, objections can be filed till September 23, while the final electoral rolls will be out on October 27

18.49 lakh voters figure in draft electoral rolls in Kalaburagi

Claims, objections can be filed till September 23, while the final electoral rolls will be out on October 27

Social Security COLA 2027: Mark this key date now as millions wait to see how big the COLA increase could be, how much their checks may rise and when higher payments begin

The Social Security COLA 2027 announcement is getting closer. The expected date is October 14, 2026. The current 2027 COLA estimate is 3.6%. That

Civic marshal attacked while questioning man for littering

Zone-level meetings have not been held for last five months, complained councillors

The issue triggered chaos at the council meeting as several councillors spoke and shouted at the official machinery before the Commissioner annou

Zone-level meetings have not been held for last five months, complained councillors

The issue triggered chaos at the council meeting as several councillors spoke and shouted at the official machinery before the Commissioner annou

$20 million: The cost of shipping oil through Strait of Hormuz, TotalEnergies CEO says

Shipping oil cargoes via the Strait of Hormuz costs approximately twenty million dollars. This significant freight expense creates wide margins f

25-Yr-Old Youth Electrocuted While Setting Up Flexi Banner in Nalgonda

The victim, N. Raju, accidentally came into contact with a live electric wire while fixing the banner to an electricity pole and died on the spot

Andhra: Police meet community members for Milad-un-Nabi

Hyderabad: Kandukur Police held a peace committee meeting with community representatives on Monday, August 24, ahead of the Milad-un-Nabi celebra

Political Tensions Rise Over Fish Feast Controversy in Ayodhya

New Delhi, August 24: Political tensions have escalated in Ayodhya following a fish feast allegedly hosted by Congress state president Ajay Rai.

Photo exhibition, colourful celebrations mark Station Mahotsav of Tiruchi Junction

Photo exhibition, colourful celebrations mark Station Mahotsav of Tiruchi Junction

Wrapping aluminium foil around your cards: How this simple trick works, its benefits and the right way to use it for card protection

With the rise of contactless card theft, many individuals are seeking effective measures to safeguard their finances. One easy solution is to wra

Dhinakaran urges Velumani, Shanmugam and Viswanathan to exercise restraint in their observations on the AIADMK

AMMK leader asks rebel AIADMK leaders not to make public their observations regarding internal issues of their organisation

18-year-old California student Colin Jie Chu built a model to predict EV battery health with 2.36% error. His research wins top US science award

18-year-old California student Colin Jie Chu developed a model to predict the health and lifespan of electric vehicle batteries, achieving a repo

U.T. government plans to distribute essential food kits through ration shops in Puducherry

U.T. government plans to distribute essential food kits through ration shops in Puducherry

Isha Gramostavam, rural sports festival, organised in Coimbatore

Isha Gramostavam, rural sports festival, organised in Coimbatore

Panchayat Raj AE Family Suicide Case: Accused Apprehended in UP

A case was registered by Rajamahendravaram II Town Police in connection with the Godavari river incident involving Nukaraju and his family.

Draft electoral rolls published in Yadgir

The Special Intensive Revision leaves out 1.89 lakh voter names

Madhya Pradesh Becomes First State to Implement Labor Power Code, Says CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal, August 24: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the state has become the first in the country to implement the Labor

West Bengal Minister rebukes homeless woman for heating milk on Kolkata footpath, sparks outrage

Trinamool Congress chairperson and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offers to take responsibility for the homeless family and th

RBI absorbs 1.41 trn surplus liquidity via VRRR, announces fresh auction

The central bank absorbed 1.41 trillion through seven-day and overnight VRRR auctions at 5.24 per cent, and announced a 1.75 trillion two-day auc

Puri Station Makeover Triggers Major Train Reschedules Until October

Travellers heading to or from the sacred city of Puri, home to the famous Jagannath Temple, should brace for temporary disruptions over the next

Worker suffers 40% burns in fireworks unit near Sivakasi

Telangana Health Minister inspects Medak Critical Care unit

Hyderabad: Telangana Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha conducted a surprise inspection of the newly constructed Critical Care Block at the M

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Karnataka BJP to Stage Protests Over Tribal Welfare Scam: State President Vijayendra

Bengaluru, August 24: Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra announced on Monday that the party will conduct continuous protests during the ongo

Traffic diversions in Bengaluru on August 26 for Eid Milad procession

Illegal Multi-Storey Buildings Raise Alarm

Similarly, a fourfloor building has been raised on a narrow parcel at Nimboliadda.

Puducherry Budget: Financial assistance announced for Karaikal farmers

CJP calls for Sep 5 march in Delhi, accuses Centre of reneging on promises

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday called for a protest march in Delhi on September 5, accusing the Centre of failing to honour the promis

Dixon Technologies set to gain from new mobile phone manufacturing scheme

The new mobile manufacturing scheme rewards incremental sales, localisation and domestic R&D, potentially supporting Dixon's exports and smartpho

Dalit body seeks action against discrimination faced by SCs

Political controversies make CPI(M) grassroots workers anxious, says FB post of VSs son

The leadership should come forward and speak openly to the people and defend itself politically, says V.A. Arun Kumar

Asim Munir in Tehran as Pakistan revives stalled US-Iran peace push

Asim Munir in Tehran as Pakistan revives stalled USIran peace push

Sebi to introduce IT Resilience Index for market infra institutions

Markets regulator Sebi on Monday decided to introduce an IT Resilience Index (ITRI) to assess the functioning and resilience of information techn

Goyal urges Japanese firms to buy steel from India, backs safeguard duty

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday urged Japanese firms to source steel from India, saying Indian companies manufacture high-q