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House panel chief says didnt intend to question Modi government commitment to OBC welfare

BJP MP Ganesh Singh had earlier told The Hindu that the issue of establishing equivalence of posts and the equal application of the income test for OBC reservation appeared to be stuck between two Union Ministries

29 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
Baltimore bridge collapse: U.S. judge dismisses most remaining claims against ship owner, operator

Ruling limits claims against the owner and operator of the Dali over the March 2024 Baltimore bridge collapse

29 Aug 2026 7:57 pm
Samyukta Horata Karnataka protest turns tense in Kalaburagi

The protesters demanded that Kalaburagi district be declared drought-hit and that a special package of 1,000 crore be released for the district

29 Aug 2026 7:56 pm
NLUD students back NLSIU peers right to convocation

A graduating batch must have the freedom to express its collective views on matters concerning its convocation, including regarding the invitation of guests to the ceremony, says NLUD student body

29 Aug 2026 7:54 pm
Civic agencies to strengthen flood preparedness at vulnerable locations in Chennai

Out of 207 identified vulnerable locations in GCC, stormwater drains have been constructed in 117 locations

29 Aug 2026 7:52 pm
Isolated thundershowers, moderate rain likely in Andhra Pradesh till September 2

The State has recorded 195.21 mm of rainfall since June 1, compared with the normal of 409.1 mm, resulting in an overall cumulative shortfall of 52.28%

29 Aug 2026 7:48 pm
Srisailam temple invites applications for Somnath pilgrimage

The initiative marks 1,000 years since the historic attack on the Somnath temple and 75 years since its reconstruction; Somanth temple plans to facilitate the participation of around 50 devotees from Srisailam, with arrangements to be made by the Devasthanam

29 Aug 2026 7:46 pm
YSRCP govt. encouraged forcible religious conversions, attacks on temples, alleges Chandrababu Naidu

Such practices are unacceptable, the Chief Minister asserts; the NDA is working to develop the State on multiple fronts and undo the damage done by the previous dispensation, he says

29 Aug 2026 7:44 pm
The Power of Posture

Bengalurus yoga community has a host of events planned to celebrate International Yoga Day

29 Aug 2026 7:43 pm
Mangaluru under SWR: Instead of opposing integration, demand better infrastructure and facilities in north Keralam, says forum

Kasargod, Kumbla and Manjeshwar have the potential to be developed as major terminals catering to the needs of northern Keralam

29 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
Naveen Patnaik urges BJP MPs to seek reversal of mining Act amendment

In a single Legislative stroke, the control over our own minerals and our mineral-bearing lands was taken away from us, says former Odisha CM in a letter addressed to BJP MPs from the State

29 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
Kumbakonam Corporations waste into wealth project earns kudos

The workers have been trained to make planter pots from the compressed fibrous husks of coconuts and palmyra fruits; wood shavings and plastic waste are repurposed as fuel alternatives for industrial units

29 Aug 2026 7:36 pm
Pemmasani assures swift completion of Guntur Inner Ring Road phase-3 works

Inspecting the works, Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications says the 4.25-km project is being executed at a cost of 48 crore

29 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
Seeking information is every citizens right; transparency in governance is prime objective of RTI Act, says Mahesh Walvekar

Noting that the Union government implemented the RTI Act on October 12, 2005, Walvekar highlighted that the primary goal of the Act is to bring transparency to government functioning

29 Aug 2026 7:31 pm
Circular on name change from Kerala to Keralam calls for avoiding needless financial burden to State govt.

Chief Secretary Bishwanath Sinha directs government departments and agencies to implement the States official name change on printed stationery, signages and boards in a phased manner

29 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
NHAI begins work to remove temporary bunds along Cooum

Around 250 temporary structures were made tofacilitatethe movement of persons and heavy machinery around the pillars

29 Aug 2026 7:28 pm
Mysuru among five cities to be developed to ease pressure on Bengaluru: CM

Focus on jobs, education, healthcare and infrastructure; special development plan for Mysuru, says D.K Shivakumar

29 Aug 2026 7:20 pm
Kurnool Joint Collector warns traders against overpricing essential commodities

Convening a meeting, Noorul Qamar reviews wholesale and retail prices of key commodities, directs officials to intensify market surveillance to keep prices in check

29 Aug 2026 7:17 pm
Keralam tribal girls MBBS dream brought to fruition, courtesy a STEM education initiative

Ashwathi Mol K.P. from the Malavedan community in Pathanamthitta was a beneficiary of Collectors Super 100, a programme for marginalised girl children by the Thiruvananthapuram district administration

29 Aug 2026 7:15 pm
Hindu Munnani functionary murdered by gang at Rajapalayam bus stand

Family members and relatives of the deceased block road; police nab two persons in connection with the murder

29 Aug 2026 7:11 pm
Farmer leader urges State government to increase police patrolling, beat in rural areas to prevent crimes

Referring to a recent incident in Hokrani village where a Dalit woman was gang-raped and murdered, the farmer leader called the event a direct challenge to the efficiency of the State Home Department

29 Aug 2026 7:10 pm
Large number of devotees throng Annai Velankanni Church for annual festival

The flag-hoisting ceremony and Eucharistic chariot procession began at 4.30 p.m. from the church and proceeded through 6th Avenue Beach Road, 3rd Main Road, 2nd Avenue, and 7th Avenue before returning to the church

29 Aug 2026 7:08 pm