Syria FM meets Mossad chief in Jordan: sources
The talks, which restarted negotiations between Israel and Syrias new authorities, came after the sides in January agreed to establish an intelligence-sharing mechanism as they edge towards a security agreement
Broadway bustles with Onam shoppers, but rain dampens cheer
Even as online stores are said to be drawing customers away, the internet is also bringing some shoppers to the market
Indian flag rises as Treesa-Gayatri receive historic World Championships bronze
The unseeded pair lost to Chinas Liu-Tan in the semifinal after beating reigning Olympic champion Jia Yifan and her partner Zhang Shuxian in the quarterfinals
Onam rush sends veggie prices soaring, sugar turns bitter
Raw banana prices remain high at around 65 a kg in the citys wholesale markets. Sugar prices range between 75 and 77 a kg in retail markets across district, while rice prices remain stable
Delhi Development Authority plans over 20 meetings on Master Plan implementation
The meetings will involve MPs and MLAs, government agencies, industry bodies,architectsand planners
Abandon incinerator project in Kodungaiyur, say north Chennai residents
According to a statement from the CMO, the government proposes to implement the Transfer of Prisoners (Punjab Amendment) Act, 2025, in Delhi to enable the inter-State transfer of such prisoners
Man falls from building at construction site, critical
Man held for chopping sandalwood tree in Reserve Forest
Mason killed after handrail falls on him in Chromepet
Future belongs to those willing to learn, unlearn, and relearn, says Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar
A total of 1,968 students receive their degrees at the 25th Graduation Day of Rajalakshmi Engineering College
Perungudi residents wade in as water hyacinth returns to the lake after 10 years
Rain lashes city on Sunday evening
One killed in a road accident near Sholinghur
Work begins to construct two more power substations in Puducherry
The new substations will improve the sub-transmission and distribution network and significantly enhance the voltage profile and help in cutting down transmission loss. Besides improving the quality of power supplied to the region, the new facilities can accommodate new power supply requirements in Lawspet and Thavalakuppam areas, says official
Transport Minister inspects electric bus to be operated from Alandur depot
Retired railway employee duped of 30 lakh in digital arrest scam; one held
Not delulu an AI tutor for every child in India
The government can create the digital infrastructure for every Indian child to access a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) tutor which was the vision behind the Prime Minister call
Assam in final stage of partner selection to build satellite, says CM
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says 'AssamSAT' marks a landmark shift from Assam being a user of satellite data to an active participant in the space-tech ecosystem, enabling faster and evidence-based governance
The return of profanation as a new political language
The recent student protest challenges political power through humour, informality, and profanation
Nagendra episode: BJP to lay siege to Vidhana Soudha on August 24
Tamil Nadu Premier League | Qualifier 1 called off due to rain; Panthers reach final
Triple test, adrift: On the ruling on definition of industry
The Supreme Court should not have discarded a workable test on industry
A civilisational approach to social media
Regulation alone cannot solve what is fundamentally a social, cultural, and civilisational challenge
Hero stone inscription from the FifthCentury unearthed
IEI welcomes new office bearers
Withdraw letter on surveilling students, youth staging protests
19-year-old killed, pillion rider injured after truck hits motorcycle at I.P. Flyover in Delhi
Udhayanidhi slams TVK, says Vijay leads a dummy govt.
T.N. Minister defends mandapam proposal at temple for devotees cured of chickenpox
Yellappa Reddy urges Karnataka Chief Secretary to drop proposed 5% park land provision
Two MLAs among six injured in Delhi road accident
The accident occurred around 9.30 p.m. when a car travelling from Laxmi Nagar towards ITO hit a divider, crossed the railing, and collided with an Innova car coming from the opposite direction
The Jat, non-Jat fault line in Haryana
The Opposition is shifting the debate from transparency to employment worries
Adivasi hamlet protests three months of darkness, demands accountability
Arunachal: Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu earns a spot in India squad for Asian Games 2026
Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu has earned a place in the Indian contingent for the 20th Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. Congratulating Wangsu on her selection, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said her achievement was a matter of pride for both [] The post Arunachal: Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu earns a spot in India squad for Asian Games 2026 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
SCoR Vijayawada division enhances green energy with 4,864 kWp solar installation
During the current financial year, from April to July, Vijayawada division has generated 19,90,741 units and saved 1.85 crore, saysDivisional Railway Manager
100 kmph on Katra-Banihal section to boost J&K tourism
Srinagar, Aug 23: Jammu and Kashmirs tourism sector is set to receive another boost with the Railway Ministry approving a higher operating speed of 100 kmph on the 111-kilometre Katra-Banihal rail section. The move is expected to make rail travel faster and more convenient for tourists travelling between Katra and the Kashmir Valley. It comes at a time when rail connectivity is becoming an important part of the regions tourism infrastructure. The Katra-Banihal section forms a crucial part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link. The route connects the pilgrimage centre of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra with Banihal and provides an important gateway towards Kashmir. The permissible speed earlier stood at 85 kmph on the Katra-Sangaldan stretch and 75 kmph between Sangaldan and Banihal. The revised limit of 100 kmph is expected to reduce travel time and improve the overall journey experience. For the tourism industry, the change could make multi destination travel across J&K easier. Visitors arriving in Katra for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage can benefit from quicker rail movement towards the Kashmir Valley. This can help tourists plan trips covering religious, scenic and cultural destinations within a shorter travel schedule. The development also adds value to the growing appeal of rail travel in the region. The Katra-Banihal route passes through some of J&Ks most challenging mountain terrain and includes major engineering structures such as the Chenab Rail Bridge and Anji Khad Bridge. The Chenab bridge is the worlds highest railway bridge. The Railway Ministry approved the speed enhancement after the prescribed safety requirements were met. Officials said the higher speed would provide passengers with faster, safer and more comfortable travel while strengthening connectivity across J&K. The tourism impact could extend beyond shorter journeys. Better rail connectivity can improve access to hotels, restaurants, local transport operators, guides and other tourism businesses. It can also make travel more practical for visitors who want to combine Jammu, Katra and Kashmir in one itinerary. The latest development comes after the introduction of Vande Bharat services between Katra and Srinagar, which has already added a faster rail option for visitors travelling between the two regions. With the new speed limit, the Katra-Banihal corridor is gaining greater importance as a tourism link. Faster rail movement can help bring major destinations closer for visitors while improving the ease, comfort and efficiency of travel across J&K.
Ship sinks off Odisha; two rescued as Navy, Coast Guard continue search for 22 crew members
Two Chinese nationals rescued; built in 1998, the ship was in its end-of-life period; periodic inspections by national authorities had uncovered several deficiencies
Table Tennis: Syndrela Das celebrates double crown on birthday
Once I kept on winning through the day, I had the additional motivation of going all the way and celebrating my birthday in style; I am glad that it turned out to be a fruitful day, said Syndrela Das
Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires
The arson suspects were being investigated in connection with 89 forest and land fire cases across five provinces on the island of Borneo and four on Sumatra, said Mohammad Irhamni, director of special crimes at the National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency
Being part of the Indian team as a net bowler gave me confidence: Kotian
Retired Hindu school teacher, wife, and children killed in Bangladesh; 2 detained
The police have detained two men, identified as Mughdho and Siddhartha, for their involvement in the killings. They are cousins
The whole world saw the value of indigenous weapons through Op Sindoor: Rajnath Singh
Watch: Chinese humanoid robots beat Usain Bolts 100m record, break high-jump record at Beijing games
Chinese humanoid robots have broken two human world records at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Tiangong Ultra clocked 9.39 seconds in the 100-metre sprint, beating Usain Bolts 9.58-second world record, while another humanoid robot reached 2.88 metres in the standing high jump, surpassing the human record.
Gujarat Police seize 7,150 litres of suspected adulterated milk in Rajkot raid
Wild elephant attacks tourist car at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve on Nilgiris Mysuru road
Iran says new sanctions threatened by desperate U.S. will fail
The fact that they [U.S. leaders] have moved on from military operations ... to bring up the same old plans shows that they are desperate, said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Several detained during protest seeking reservation reforms in Delhi
Freedom doesnt mean crossing limits: Mahesh Goud
BJP chief holds strategy meet for next round of Assembly polls
Assembly polls are due in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat in 2027
21 former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure medical care for Imran Khan
Twenty-one former international cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Greg Chappell, Arjuna Ranatunga, Clive Lloyd and Nasser Hussain, have appealed to the Pakistan government to ensure humane treatment and proper medical care for former Prime Minister and Pakistan cricket captain Imran Khan. They have called for an independent medical assessment by the Supreme Court-directed board, uninterrupted weekly family visits, and timely treatment based on the boards recommendations.
CJPs government school campaign triggers FIRs in Maharashtra, Rajasthan
CJPs School Thik Karo campaign has drawn multiple FIRs as its members continue visiting government schools to highlight infrastructure and other shortcomings. In Maharashtra, an FIR was filed against CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke and others over a school visit in Latur, while cross-FIRs were registered following an alleged attack on a CJP team during a school visit in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Peace through strength, Taiwan president says on China battle anniversary
Our resolve to unite in defending national sovereignty and safeguarding peace across the Taiwan Strait must never waver, said Taiwan President Lai Ching-te
Five held for kidnapping, assaulting dry fruit traders in Begum Bazar
DR Congo, M23 fighters agree roadmap for peace talks: joint statement
The Parties developed a roadmap setting out sequenced steps and timelines for negotiations under the Doha Framework Agreement, and committed to flexibility and creativity within the existing structure, the statement said
District-level Onam celebrations in Kannur from August 24
The celebrations will be formally inaugurated by Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph on August 24, 2026
Duleep Trophy | Deshpande, Kotian put West Zone in control
Operation Scan to target unauthorised online service centres in Wayanad
The campaign will be undertaken in association with the Local Self-Government department and the State IT Mission
Vigilance seeks sanction to register cases over alleged school record manipulation in Kannur
Student strength allegedly inflated to retain sanctioned teaching posts; irregularities detected in at least 11 schools; loss to exchequer runs into several crores
Coimbatore doctor accused of embezzling ornaments worth several crore of rupees
Corporate Wear saree launched by Co-optex receives positive response, says Principal Secretary
Diarrhoea situation in A.P.s Vuyyuru under control, says State government
State-level medical team visits affected areas to conduct a field-level assessment, a preliminary report has been submitted to Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav
CBI books ex-DGCA flying training director, aviation firms for corruption, favouritism
The FIR has alleged that probe brought to light a systematic network of corporate entities controlled and managed by the immediate and extended family members of Captain Anil Gill
Nine-day book exhibition at Milagres College
HDK claims lack of Assembly support prevented him from scrapping NICE project in 2006-07
Accused give slip to police escort near Pudukottai
Employment scheme helps reduce migration in Kalyana Karnataka
Press clubs unite to strengthen journalists rights
Vellalore bus stand in Coimbatore to handle south-bound services
The terminal, to be built at 126 crore, will initially have facilities to accommodate 64 buses; consumer activist questions decision to revive project, says govt. should address issues such as inadequate approach roads and potential health hazards from the nearby dump yard
Names of Fit Person, Trustees missing in Meenakshi Temple consecration ceremony invitation
Social workers mission to ensure community sanitation earns praise
Admissions to 13,344 seats still up for grabs at Delhi University
Well-known Delhi University North Campus colleges, including St. Stephens College, Hindu College, Hansraj College, and Kirori Mal College, have seats available for B.A./B.Sc. (Hons) courses in science subjects, and the languages, and in the B.A. programme
TABLE TENNIS | Double crown for Syndrela, Payas claims mens title
Fire breaks out at Vellalore dumpyard in Coimbatore
Ten fire tenders and 300 personnel were trying to contain the blaze; water was being pumped from a waterbody within the dump yard premises
Lanier, An Se-young crowned World champions
Kallanai villagers demand removal of seemai karuvelam from water bodies
Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda marks centenary with marathon
Amarnath questions govt.s preparedness for Data Centre investments
YSRCP leader raises concerns over water availability, power supply and environmental impact of projects in A.P.
Revised dhoti specification for Pongal distribution worry Kanniyakumari handloom weavers
Handloom weavers say the revised specifications, which include changes in dhoti size and weft density, favour powerloom units and are difficult to achieve using traditional handloom techniques
GITAM holds 17th convocation, awards degrees on 3,052 graduates
Youth drowns near Kasba Bengre ferry point
T.N. to explore alternative sites for Chennais second airport, also keen onHosurproject
Chief Minister C. JosephVijayheld a review meeting for the second airport at the Secretariat recently. Within a few days, the government will likely disclose its plans for both airports, say sources
Original reporting key to regaining public trust in media: N. Ram
Original reporting key to regaining public trust in media: N. Ram
ED arrests former Minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao in liquor transport scam
YSRCP leaders condemn arrest as political vendetta; ED probes alleged 195-crore money laundering racket and tender irregularities
ED arrests former Minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao in liquor transport scam
YSRCP leaders condemn arrest as political vendetta; ED probes alleged 195-crore money laundering racket and tender irregularities
Telangana PGLCET admissions: 967 LLM seats allotted in first phase
Telangana PGLCET admissions: 967 LLM seats allotted in first phase
