Protect farmers rights before pushing cement project: Meghalaya tribal body tells government
The authorities in East Jaintia Hills have been unable to hold public hearings following opposition to a 1,800-crore integrated cement plant and limestone mining project since May
DDA inks pact to develop 5-star hotel in Delhis Dwarka; opening set for 2030
It is the first of four special licence-fee projects to reach deal stage; expected to generate 6,000 crore revenue over 55 years and create 800 jobs
Two children drown in rainwater-filled pit in Delhis Narela
The boys, both residents of Bawana, had entered the pit to play and swim
Road closures and diversions disrupt morning rush-hour commute as police intensify patrols, airport checks, and mock drills across the Capital
Punjab Assembly polls: BJPs pro-Sikh strategy gives AAP scope for Hindu outreach
With the BJP busy promoting its pro-Sikh image and the Congress currently caught up in internal fighting, the AAP is trying to capture a share of the Hindu vote bank in Punjab
The petitioners counsel urges the court to pass an order directing status quo in the matter, stating that nothing would be left if such a protection is not granted
Critical medical equipment lying idle across 26 govt. hospitals, says Delhi HC
Court directs Secretaries of the Health and Family Welfare, and Services departments to hold meetings with the Medical Superintendents and Directors of the hospitals to examine the issue hospital-wise
A hundred years ago | South Indian Railway
Fifty years ago | Science for villages: CSIRs efforts
Making transparency the foundation of trust in medicine
Transparency across regulatory bodies, hospital systems, and clinical care can strengthen public faith and trust
Europes AI rules may become Indias opportunity
India could build an industry around the paperwork and proof required under the European Unions Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act
A predictable rise: On inflation
Inflation will remain high in the foreseeable future
Sticks and goals: On India at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
India might see its best finish in 50 years in hockey World Cup
Delhi govt. revises plan, new Secretariat to come up at ITO
U.P. teaching job aspirants to run social media campaign for recruitment
Slip road bridges opened over Ghazipur Drain, Hindon Canal in Delhi
Protect farmers rights before cement project, Meghalaya tribal body tells govt.
Minerals belong to Jharkhand, land belongs to Jharkhand: CM
SUCC slams mode of protest against Sanskrit varsity V-C
Morkel backs KL Rahul to play key role in India's Test series against Sri Lanka
Rahul is the sole survivor from Indias 2017 touring sides batting group, with Morkel highlighting his experience as a valuable asset for the team in Galle
Ministerial team to visit Aralam farm to review human-wildlife conflict mitigation measures
Health Department to digitise field-level data collection by ASHA, community health workers
New parking rules seek four-way expansion of paid parking in Bengaluru
Instagram changes its wordmark logo after over a decade
The change was announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri on both Instagram and Threads, where he described the new logo as sharper and more modern while still referencing the original and maintaining simplicity
Collector, officials inspect Amirthi Zoo in Vellore
Tharahai Cuthbert appointed Congress Legislature Party leader
MTCs e-buses achieve milestone of three crore kilometre, save one crore litres of diesel
MTC says the operation of e-buses in Chennai prevented nearly 25,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions since launch in June 2025
Layout approval given after considering conservation areas, says TGIIC
As candidates complain, TNPSC starts increasing vacancies to be filled in Group I examination
More vacancies are expected to be notified by the TNPSC for the competitive exams once various State government departments decide to fill vacancies
Swift redressal of public grievances top priority: Govt
Baramulla, Aug 13: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Thursday interacted with several delegations from Baramulla district and adjoining areas, taking detailed stock of their issues and demands. The delegations apprised the Minister of various concerns related to roads, drainage, rural development, basic amenities, agriculture and other essential public services, seeking timely intervention for their resolution. Giving a patient hearing to the delegations, the Minister said that responsive governance and prompt resolution of public grievances remain key priorities of the government. He assured the people that their genuine concerns would be examined and addressed in a time-bound manner. Resolution of public issues is the prime concern of our government. We are committed to address the genuine concerns of the people and ensure that the benefits of development reach every section of society, Javid Dar said. The Minister directed the concerned officers to accord priority to the issues projected by the delegations and initiate necessary action for speedy redress of the same. He stressed upon the departments to maintain close coordination and adopt a proactive approach for ensuring effective and timely delivery of public services.
Sharma seeks stronger public transport services
Srinagar, Aug 13:- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FS&CA), Information Technology (IT), Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, on thursday met several delegations at Srinagar and had detailed feedback on a wide range of issues concerning the public service delivery and departmental functioning across Kashmir. During the interaction, various delegations apprised the Minister of issues pertaining to Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, transport connectivity, sports infrastructure and promotion of sporting activities in different areas of Kashmir. The representatives highlighted their local requirements and sought the Ministers intervention for addressing the issues affecting the people in their respective areas. Several delegations projected issues related to availability, distribution and supply of essential commodities besides matters concerning the functioning of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department. The Minister sought details regarding the concerns raised and emphasised the importance of ensuring regular and adequate availability of essential commodities, particularly in areas where people may face logistical or geographical challenges. He directed that genuine public grievances be examined at the appropriate level and stressed that the delivery mechanism should remain responsive, transparent and people-centric. The delegations also raised issues related to public transport services and connectivity to different areas of Kashmir, including the need for strengthening existing services and addressing gaps in connectivity. Satish Sharma emphasised that an efficient public transport network is critical for students, employees, traders, patients and the general public, particularly in areas where the people have limited alternatives. He called for assessment of the existing transport requirements and stressed the need for better route planning, rational deployment of available resources and strengthening of services wherever necessary. The Minister maintained that transport services should be aligned with the actual requirements of the people and that areas facing inadequate connectivity should receive due attention. Sports infrastructure and facilities discussed issues concerning the sports infrastructure, availability of playing facilities and promotion of sports activities were also projected before the Minister. Satish Sharma stressed that sports infrastructure should not remain confined to major urban centres and that adequate opportunities and facilities should be made available to young people across different districts and rural areas as well. He underscored the importance of developing sporting talent at the grassroots level and strengthening the existing facilities so that young athletes can access proper training and competition opportunities closer to their homes. The Minister also met a deputation of representatives associated with Common Service Centres (CSCs), who projected various issues concerning the service conditions and functioning of CSC units.
T.K. Govindan alleges financial irregularities in coop. society in Keralas Kannur
Mobile phones banned on Kanaka Durga temple premises in Vijayawada
New security gate has been installed at the main scanning point to screen devotees entering the temple
Six workers feared trapped in tunnel in Uttarakhands Chamoli
Uttarakhand races against time to rescue workers after debris fills under-construction THDC tunnel
Ahead of global summit, GVMC fast tracks infrastructure works
Depression in Bay to trigger light to moderate rain in A.P.
Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram-Manyam and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts on Friday
Industries sensitised to power market, Indian Energy Exchange in Vijayawada
Experts explain procedure for registering on IEX platform, bidding process and the potential benefits of procuring electricity through the exchange
Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Rahul Gandhi over parliament disruptions
State maintaining silence on APs huge water drawal through PRP-HR, says BRS leader Niranjan Reddy
He was stopped by AP police at Jupadu Bunglow from visiting Pothireddypadu facility on Thursday
Food safety crackdown: FDA acts against Dominos and other eateries
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of multiple food establishments, including four Dominos Pizza outlets, as part of an intensified food safety enforcement drive across the state.
UPSC agrees in Supreme Court to defer Odisha DGP selection meeting
A petition against the Odisha DGP selection process alleges that the process was in violation of the Supreme Courts Prakash Singh judgment; it also alleges that the Odisha government was trying to include a junior officer, who was given promotion only a day back, in the list of candidates
Ahead of Independence Day : DGP Nalin Prabhat Reviews Security Arrangements Across Srinagar
Srinagar, Aug 13 : DGP J&K Shri Nalin Prabhat, accompanied by IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi, SSP Srinagar Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy and other jurisdictional officers, conducted a late-night ground review of security arrangements across Srinagar ahead of Independence Day. During the review, the DGP personally inspected naka points, security deployments and arrangements at Bakshi Stadium. He also interacted with personnel deployed on the ground and assessed the overall preparedness for the Independence Day celebrations. The DGP briefed the deployed personnel and issued necessary directions to maintain heightened alertness, ensure effective coordination and strengthen security measures. Officers and personnel were directed to remain vigilant and ensure robust security arrangements across the city.
Indian Coast Guard ramps up coastal security, fishermen safety via awareness programmes
Govt. stopped Rythu Bima implementation: BRS
Dial Your CMD resolves 1,046 grievances in 6 months, says APEPDCL Chief
BRSleaders allege violation in land acquisition for LI scheme
Runway expansion work begins at Shillong airport, larger flights targeted by 2027
Shillong, Aug 13:Work on the expansion of the runway at Shillong Airport in Umroi has commenced after necessary clearances were secured, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Thursday. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, Sangma said the project had faced delays over clearances but these were resolved following discussions with authorities in New Delhi. [] The post Runway expansion work begins at Shillong airport, larger flights targeted by 2027 first appeared on Highland Post .
HC grants time to committee to file report
The Finance Department, citing higher expenditure on implementing revised minimum wages, had opposed it
Mobile phone in Prajwal Revannas prison cell: Several phone numbers recovered
Six held for making spurious DAP fertiliser
Probe at farm in Erode finds several exotic species without proper supporting documents
The latest find at the farm has also highlighted gaps in the verification process, particularly in establishing the provenance of animals and ensuring that the documents submitted by owners correspond to the animals actually held at their facilities
Probe at farm in Erode finds several exotic species without proper supporting documents
The latest find at the farm has also highlighted gaps in the verification process, particularly in establishing the provenance of animals and ensuring that the documents submitted by owners correspond to the animals actually held at their facilities
Fugitive wanted for railway station bombing held in Kashmir after 35 years: police
The police said it was discovered that the accused was living under a concealed identity and had established himself as a successful businessman in the Bijbehara area
Greater Chennai Corporation puts property tax revision on hold
The tax will be reversed to the amount set before the revision. The civic body also plans to reduce basic street rate for property tax in some residential areas of the city
Gautam Rangarajan, former Indian diplomats son and BBC exec appointed U.K. PMs Adviser
Mr. Rangarajan has over three decades of experience at the BBC, including as Group Director, Strategy and Performance
Four police personnel suspended for leaking confidential details on new Bengaluru commissionerates
Kejriwal, Sisodia ask Delhi High Court to dismiss CBI petition in liquor policy case
Both argued that the trial court discharged all accused after over three months of detailed hearings, and the CBI failed to identify any specific perverse finding or irregularity
BSNL offers satellite phone to govt. offices, individuals
No place for Dalits in this country: Kharge on Shuddhikaran row
Karnataka bandh over Cauvery water sees mixed response across state
Amid doubts over resurfacing techniques, ORR to get white-topped from October
Younger generations social character bolsters the countrys economic strength: AEPC chairman
Kharge alleges caste discrimination over Haldwani shuddhikaran incident
Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge raised the issue of the reported shuddhikaran (purification ceremony) conducted at Haldwanis Ramlila Ground after his public rally on August 8. Speaking in Parliament, Kharge said he had only spoken about public issues and questioned whether such actions were compatible with constitutional values, democracy and social justice.
Delhi Police arrest man with automatic pistol, ammunition ahead of Independence Day
A search of Salmans person led to the recovery of an automatic pistol and 10 cartridges. Five more cartridges were subsequently recovered from the dashboard of the vehicle, taking the total ammunition seized to 15 rounds
Mosquitoes, stray dogs and waste trigger heated exchanges in Kochi Corporation Council
Opposition cites failure of 50-day action plan and Animal Birth Control programme; UDF questions credibility of data on soaring dengue cases; 24-crore annual burden of waste management systems comes under scrutiny
No progress on reviving peace deal with U.S.: Iran
The U.S. accuses Iran of failing to honour an agreement under the deal to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route
BCI withdraws NALSAR enrolment freeze within hours, says all 2026 graduates can enrol
NALSAR students had recently opposed the proposed participation of CJI Surya Kant as the chief guest at their convocation, citing his remarks during proceedings on alleged police excesses against NEET protesters in Delhi
Untouchability continues even today: John Brittas on shuddhikaran
Ahead of Punjab polls, is Akali Dal set to rejoin NDA? | Talking Politics
In this weeks Talk Politics, The Hindus Nistula Hebbar looks at the possibility of the Shiromani Akali Dal rejoining the BJP-led NDA ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections. What is driving the possible rapprochement, and what could it mean for Punjabs political landscape?
U.P. Ministers spelling challenge goes viral, Congress hits back with degree poser
Mr. Sharma was speaking on the sidelines of the India Bioenergy and Tech Expo and the 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Bioenergy and Technologies in Gautam Buddha Nagar
Vikrams Gibbon video puts Erode farm under scrutiny
Durand Cup 2026: Sensational draw gives Lajong place in QFs
Shillong, Aug 13: Shillong Lajong FC booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Durand Cup 2026 as they played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Langsning FC in the final Group E fixture at the JN Stadium here today. The result was enough to see Lajong finish top of the group with 7 points, [] The post Durand Cup 2026: Sensational draw gives Lajong place in QFs first appeared on Highland Post .
New LHB coaches introduced for Madurai-Punalur-Madurai Express
Shops in Kadavanthra fined 6,500 in food safety drive
Violations include the use of banned food colouring and stale milk, as well as the absence of health cards and drinking water test reports
Turkiye lays out plans for defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
The three Sunni Muslim U.S. allies, alarmed by a regional conflagration that has brought Iranian missile fire onto Gulf oil exporters, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7
Durand Cup | Jamshedpurstorms into the last eight
Freedom Habba: One person per QR code, 3,000 police personnel deployed
Anchor investors sell 50% of IPO holdings after a year:SEBI
Mutual Funds were notably more conservative than FPIs.
Kerala Water Authority to hand over unused Kaloor reservoir to SUEZ
40-lakh-litre tank could supplement distribution network served by Thammanam tank; only six of 13 overhead storage reservoirs in Kochi are operational; KWA explores using unused tanks to strengthen distribution and address tail-end shortages
Amend Constitution to freeze the strength of the Lok Sabha at 543, Vijay tells PM Modi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay makes the demand in a letter to Prime Minister Modi, enclosing a copy of the resolution moved by him and adopted by the Assembly on August 12
Rahul Gandhi moves SC against fishing inquiry into allegations of disproportionate assets
Through his counsel, Rahul Gandhi termed the series of directions passed by the Lucknow Bench of the High Court directing the CBI and the ED to probe the allegations against him as one of the rarest instances of a Constitutional court acting contrary to several first principles or basic, fundamental legal rules all at once
Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority member Mohan Kumar Danappa says several eligible voters are currently undergoing treatment at de-addiction and rehabilitation centres across Karnataka.
JNUSU, JNUTA demand resignation of JNU VC following allegations of recruitment scam
In a joint public statement, JNUSU and JNUTA have stated that the fundamental institutional framework of JNU established under an Act of Parliament is being systematically dismantled through an abuse of administrative power
Cabinet approves draft resolution against uranium
Shillong, Aug 13: The Meghalaya cabinet today approved a draft resolution opposing any form of uranium mining or related activity in the state, which the government plans to move during the upcoming autumn session of the Assembly. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the resolution, cleared during Thursdays cabinet meeting, will formally place the state [] The post Cabinet approves draft resolution against uranium first appeared on Highland Post .
Chandigarh University joins ISRO to host National Space Technology Conclave on 17th-18th August; Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla among 30 Space Scientists to attend
Appier Delivers Record-High Revenue, Profitability and Core Free Cash Flow
Appier Delivers Record-High Revenue, Profitability and Core Free Cash Flow
iCloudHomes: Luxury Redefined in Trivandrum
