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Health Ministry reviews projects in Jipmer

Vijay Nehra, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare held a meeting to review upcoming development projects, hospital functioning and ongoing infrastructure works. The discussions covered the progress of ongoing development projects, expansion of healthcare infrastructure, strengthening of clinical services, future institutional requirements and measures to further enhance Jipmers capacity to provide advanced patient care

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:29 pm

D.K. Shivakumar defends changes to parks Bill

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:27 pm

Western disturbance linked to Nepal floods

The western disturbance is a possible contributor to the broader rainfall environment rather than an established direct cause of the flash flood; the immediate mechanism behind the sudden release of water remains under investigation, a senior IMD official says

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:26 pm

Chidambaram says there has been no corruption or virtually nil corruption at many govt. offices in Tamil Nadu

Congress MP cites public feedback as the source of his information

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:18 pm

Karnataka books 10,237 cases against school vehicles in three years; Bengaluru tops list

Bengaluru Urban recorded the highest number of cases at 3,244, followed by Hassan with 1,169 cases and Kolar with 674 cases

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Bajaj General Insurance unveils health cover for families with pets

The policy covers in-patient hospitalisation, room rent, road and pet ambulance services, pre- and post-hospitalisation expenses, domiciliary care, modern treatment methods.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:15 pm

Assembly design in Amaravati should be future-ready, people-friendly, says Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu

During a high-level meeting, the Norman Foster + Partners team explains to the Speaker the arrangements being made for public representatives, officials, media and visitors

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:14 pm

Ex-gram panchayat presidents murder: Udupi police to take legal action on use of audio from assailants phone

The man in the clip, claiming to be Hemanth, made a phone call to Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) officials, asking them to award his brother Kishore Ram Poojary, and not DSouza, a contract to lay a pipeline for a desalination plant at UPCL.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:07 pm

Ex-gram panchayat presidents murder: Udupi police to take legal action on use of audio from assailants phone

The man in the clip, claiming to be Hemanth, made a phone call to Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) officials, asking them to award his brother Kishore Ram Poojary, and not DSouza, a contract to lay a pipeline for a desalination plant at UPCL.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:07 pm

APTF stages protests across A.P. seeking TET exemption for in-service teachers

Teachers with 20 to 33 years of service should not be made to appear for eligibility test again, says federation president

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:56 pm

JSW Group puts Odisha battery plant on hold over LFP technology constraints

The JSW Group had signed a MoU with Odisha in February 2024 to establish an integrated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility in the state, with a proposed investment of 40,000 crore.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:56 pm

India, China to push for early and substantial harvest of border delimitation

India and China agree to hold the next meeting of an expert-level mechanism on trans-border rivers in September, and to maintain communication on sharing hydrological data

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:55 pm

Cyclosporiasis cases in U.S. climb to 17,180, CDC says

The cyclosporiasis outbreak is one of the largest foodborne illness events in recent U.S. history.The illness is caused by the cyclospora parasite, which can lead to diarrhea, nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:49 pm

FDA authorizes Abbott's wearable to monitor ketone and glucose in diabetes patients

The biowearable is designed to alert people of rising ketones that can lead to a diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) emergency, a serious health complication for people with diabetes

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:46 pm

CPI(M) opposes Tirupati airport privatisation

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:46 pm

Piramal Pharma Strengthens Future Ready Operations with 22.6% Emissions Reduction, 41% Renewable Energy and Zero USFDA OAI Observations

Piramal Pharma Strengthens Future Ready Operations with 22.6% Emissions Reduction, 41% Renewable Energy and Zero USFDA OAI Observations

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:30 pm

Mangaluru: DJ systems, high-decible speakers banned at public events during festival celebrations

These are among the conditions laid down for holding public events and processions until Christmas on December 25.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:29 pm

Amid parks Bill row, data shows that Karnataka manages only 28 major parks, gardens

The amendment allows up to 5% of any park or garden to be used for public infrastructure or utility projects, and Lalbagh, the citys premier green space, is under consideration for the tunnel road project

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:24 pm

Another member of Jadavpur University inquiry panel quits

Two panel members step down as ABVP demands NIA probe into August 20 clash; four Trinamool workers arrested after a separate clash at West Bengal State University

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:23 pm

TDPs bond with BCs stronger than ever before, asserts Rajya Sabha member Vijay

The YSRCP is playing the BC card only to divert attention from the ongoing ED probes into its liquor scams and complicity of its leaders in various other scandals, says the TDP leader, warning the opposition party of far worse plight in the 2029 elections if it does not change its ways

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:15 pm

Following food safety lapses across Karnataka establishments, Health Dept. to hold meeting with representatives

The Minister says the inspections would not be restricted to any particular category of establishment or section of society

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:12 pm

Malayali community in Madurai celebrates Onam with traditional fervour

On the occasion of Onam, Malayalis in the Kalai Nagar area of Madurai create Athapookalam using 50 kg of colourful flowers

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:06 pm

Only 2,790 students enrolled against a target of 10,500: parliamentary panel on government free coaching scheme

The report paints a bleak picture of the free coaching scenario at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech announced a rollout of free online coaching for all students, following the Gen Z protests demanding accountability over NEET-UG paper leak; the road map of the coaching plan has not yet been made public

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:04 pm

Uttarakhand BJP chief defends purification of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges rally venue

At a place where there is a Ram temple, slogans were raised that should not have been raised, says Mahendra Bhatt

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:03 pm

From 800 to 3,000: Onam Sadyas get pricier in Bengaluru

Onam is more popular than ever in Bengaluru, but it comes with a price tag.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:59 pm

4.40 crore sanctioned for Ambedkar AP Study Circle in Ongole

Social Welfare Minister says centre will offer free coaching, hostel and food to eligible students

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:58 pm

Sevan missing Konaseema fishermen found safe off West Bengal coast

Fishermen noticed the missing boat near Shankarpur fishing harbour and helped the missing ones to contact their family members through cellphone

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:56 pm

Wipro Consumer Care forays into pet food; invests 150 cr

Indias pet food market is currently estimated at around 5,500 crore; growing at 10-12% annually. Wipro Consumer Care aims to position Snuggles among the countrys top three pet food brands.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:53 pm

Enhanced insurance coverage to be implemented soon: Health Minister

Coverage under CMCHIS will increase from 5 lakh to 25 lakh. Beneficiaries can continue to use their existing insurance cards, says Arunraj

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:52 pm

Andhra Pradesh adopts four-pronged strategy to support agriculture amid 51% rainfall deficit

With agriculture supporting nearly 62% of the States population, protecting farmers and rural livelihoods has become a key priority, says Agriculture Director Manazir Jeelani Samoon

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:51 pm

Transpreneur 2026 summit connects transgender entrepreneurs in Madurai

The meeting aims to bring together nearly 50 transgender entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs from across Tamil Nadu on a common platform to share their entrepreneurial journeys, dreams, challenges, business experiences and future plans, says TRC managing Trustee

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:46 pm

SCDCC Bank declares 10.5% dividend after registering 131.14 cr net profit

Bank president M.N. Rajendra Kumar says that having completed 112 years in the service of farmers, the bank has consistently been on the development path.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:43 pm

10 infants die at Malda MCH in a day, Bengal government seeks report

Ten infant deaths were reported at Malda Medical College and Hospital on August 12, with about 60 deaths recorded in August, according to State Health Department sources

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

Prioritise afforestation, increasing green cover in Bidar, says Minister

Ramalinga Reddy issues the directions during his visit to the Deva-Deva Vana under the Bidar Regional Forest Division on the outskirts of the city

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

Watch: Behind Indias sudden sugar price surge and the ethanol debate | Business Matters

Sugar prices have surged by shocking levels. Ethanol has been at the centre of heated debates over its use in blended fuels, with concerns about lower mileage and alleged engine wear and tear. Is sugar being diverted for ethanol production the reason behind the price spike? Lets find out.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:40 pm

State govt.s announcement of Mini Textile Park in Embal gladdens locals

The move would spur employment for rural women in the industrially backward Pudukottai district and empower them economically

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:36 pm

Efforts are on to throw open Vijayapura airport by early next year, says KSIIDC chairman

The operation of flight services has been delayed due to some technical issues, including pending approvals from the Central government

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:27 pm

ACB probe into Guntur civic body tender manipulation identifies 1.18 crore loss

ACB team are tracing missing records and in the process of a detailed scrutiny of over 150 works; more than 25 officials in the list of works under scanner

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:26 pm

On why the plan to build a parallel runway at Chennai airport never took off

Nearly two decades ago, the AAI had planned to construct a parallel runway for the airport in a bid to enhance capacity and reduce congestion. However, at that time, the State government had plans to build a second airport for the city at Sriperumbudur and this was one of the reasons whyit was shelved

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:24 pm

JSW Group in talks with SAIC of China to increase stake in JV

JSW MG Motor India is investing around 3,500 crore to double annual capacity to 220,000 vehicles

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:20 pm

CET: Admission compulsory for candidates who got seats in 2nd round counselling and selected Choice-1

If the candidates who got admission to colleges want to upgrade their seats, they have been given the opportunity to participate in the third round of seat allotment.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:14 pm

Watch: Nepal flash floods: Over a dozen dead, 384 missing

Devastating flash floods swept through parts of Nepal on August 26, causing widespread destruction along the Bhote Koshi River.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:06 pm

BJP questions silence of Congress over SWR-Mangaluru integration

The party also asks why the Karnataka government is not reacting to Keralams opposition to the integration

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:05 pm

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu asks officials to roll out Sanjeevani project across Andhra Pradesh from January 1

The AI-based system should be implemented effectively to bring about a major transformation in healthcare delivery in the State, says the Chief Minister

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:57 pm

Veterans, young guns make up 2026 Dasara jumbo squad

Nine elephants in first batch bring together experience, composure and proven Dasara credentials

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:57 pm

SC panel member tells teachers to get dilapidated school buildings repaired

Seetharam tells headmasters to alert officials about safety risks and act swiftly to protect students

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:54 pm

Amit Shah to visit Manipur in October

The Union Home Minister is expected to lay the foundation stone for a medical college in Senapati district

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:52 pm

Couple arrested after 10 years in 1.05-crore investment fraud case

The accused were identified as D. Rajalakshmi, 41, and her husband J. Dharani, 49, both residents of Nanmangalam

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:51 pm

Special camps to admit left-out students in institutions of higher education to be held in Virudhunagar

Camps to be held in Virudhunagar Collectorate on Thursday, Sivakasi on Friday

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 6:48 pm