Gajapayana flags off Dasara elephant journey; Abhimanyu accorded ceremonial farewell
Nine specially decorated Dasara elephants were accorded a traditional welcome at Veeranahosahalli before embarking on their journey to Mysuru.
UPI at Ten: A Decade That Rewired How India Pays
Blue-coloured babysocks in ad prompts action against IVF centre in Rajasthan
As blue colour is associated with a male child, the Health Department views this as a prima facie indication of promoting sex selection services, says Principal Medical and Health Secretary Gayatri Rathore
NDMC apologises for waterlogging after unexpected heavy rainfall in Delhi
NDMC Chairperson Manoj Kumar Dwivedi said more than 72 mm rainfall was recorded in less than two hours on August 25
H1N1 surge: IMA urges caution, warns against self-medication with antibiotics and antivirals
The IMA advised people to follow preventive measures including frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitiser
Chinas Xi to visit Kyrgyzstan, Egypt from Sunday: Foreign Ministry
The tour, which lasts until September 3, will be Xi Jinpings second overseas trip this year following a visit to North Korea in June.
Haiwaan trailer: Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan tackle each other in Priyadarshans twisted thriller
The film also stars Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Rajpal Yadav, Sharib Hashmi, Rajesh Sharma, Pahal Chaudhary and Manoj Joshi
A new right of way: What APs Pedestrian Policy means for the public
For millions of people who walk to bus stops, schools, markets, workplaces and other public places every day, Andhra Pradeshs new Pedestrian Safety and Universal Accessibility Policy could bring a fundamental change
Murder accused shot in leg by police during arrest bid in Neyveli
When the history-sheeter who was in hiding was confronted, he allegedly attacked two police constables with a machete.
Deletions in Karnatakas draft SIR rolls alarming | Data
Five constituencies in core Bengaluru region see more than 50% of its electoral rolls getting deleted, unseen in other major States. Despite concerning levels of deletions, the office of Karnataka CEO has neither made the deletions lists easily accessible nor has it made public the gender-wise deletions in each constituency
India wanted red flags on chip packets and soda. Big Food fought back.
Multinational food producers often make different versions of the same products to comply with local regulations, tastes and spending capacity
Why India could shape the next global financial order
As climate-finance needs surge and the old global financial order comes under strain, the country could help build an inclusive, multipolar system for green development
India must reassess its differential treatment of international criminals
No government, in good faith, should allow its land to become a safe haven for enemies of all humankind
Prepare for crude prices above $100
Watch out for tanker movement through Hormuz, marine war-risk insurance and tanker freight, pricing of Gulf and Asian physical crude relative to global benchmarks, and inventory drawdown and product-market stress
While Supreme Court has decided that legal personhood status cannot be extended to non-humans, the Madras High Court, by categorising the Tamirabharani river as a deity, held that it can be treated as one
Sonya Gill, AIDWA leader and womens rights activist, dies at 70
Co-founder of the Peoples Archive of Rural India (PARI), Sonya was dedicated to uplifting women in marginalised communities
Islamabad hospital fire kills 14 newborn babies
At least 14 newborn babies were killed after a fire broke out in the mother and child ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad on August 26. One baby was rescued. Authorities suspect a short circuit caused the fire. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.
When Chennais sea food edged out catch from rivers, estuaries in the city
When Chennais sea food edged out catch from rivers, estuaries in the city
The Media Ant Launches Ant10, an AI Tool That Builds Ready-to-Book Media Plans
The Media Ant Launches Ant10, an AI Tool That Builds Ready-to-Book Media Plans
At least three Indian oil companies plan to avoid ships on Irans new blacklist: report
Some of the tankers Iran listed are owned or chartered by Saudi Aramco and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC)
Lake Ontario: the lake Donald Trump wants to rename Lake America amid tariff woes with Canada
Trump shared a map in which the lakes name had been crossed out and replaced with Lake America, with an American flag
Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan come to the rescue of thousands of depositors duped by fraudulent financial institutions which had promised high rate of interest
Manjrekar slams ICC, BCCI for going soft on disciplinary violations by youngsters
Dear @icc & @bcci Vaibhav for Ind A recently & now Jaiswal... if you keep letting them get away with such behaviour, you train them to repeat such behaviour. It's not good for the sport & crucially their own future too, Manjrekar wrote on 'X'
Deloitte to pay $21.5 million to settle U.S. government probe over DEI
U.S. President Donald Trump has cracked down on DEI during his second term; DOJ said Deloitte tracked demographic goals, impacted promotion decisions
RoboCop: Dan Stevens cast as Alex Murphy in Prime Videos live-action series
Dan Stevens has been cast as Alex Murphy and his cyborg alter ego RoboCop in Prime Videos upcoming live-action series based on the 1987 sci-fi classic
Youth vote and its electoral impact
The byelection results in Bankipur and Datia, where the BJP lost, as well as the Jantar Mantar protests, have drawn considerable attention to the youth vote. In light of these developments, it may be appropriate to examine how young people have behaved politically over the past decade
Nepal flash flood washes away villages, damages roads, power projects
We have reports of villages and infrastructure project sites being washed away, District Administrator Narendra Pariyar said.
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan also direct the CJM to submit the list of advocate commissioners appointed so far in SARFAESI cases
Brothers trailer: Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson discover they might actually be brothers
Apple TV has released the first trailer for Brothers, a new comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as fictionalised versions of themselves whose longtime friendship is thrown into chaos by a family secret
When things come to a head, butting is not a proper response
To ignore provocation needs a particular temperament, and Yashasvi Jaiswal will discover this soon enough
Chennai Canvas: Madras Week Episode 1 | Citys changing skyline, coastline and memories
Chennai Canvas: Madras Week, a week-long series by The Hindu, explores the many stories that have shaped Chennai and its identity as Madras. The first episode looks at the citys transformation from a largely flat landscape to a skyline of skyscrapers, the evolution of its coastline through ports, urbanisation and erosion, and the cultural memory of Safire Theatre. The series revisits the citys changing landscapes, iconic places and enduring memories
Justice Sandeep Mehta, in one of his letters, said the Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma who is due to retire on September 26 has exhibited conduct unbecoming of a leader of the institution on more than one occasion
MoEFCC urges NGT to direct States to submit annual plan of operation for Neelakurinji conservation
Achche din keep wrecking common persons budget: Congress slams Modi Govt
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that the BJP wants to dodge accountability for its misdeeds
AISA backs CJP's September 5 Delhi march; seeks withdrawal of FIRs, probe into pellet firing
The issues that have prompted the youth mobilisation remain unresolved, with cases still pending against students despite the government's earlier commitment to withdraw them, AISA president Neha Bora said
Parandur airport project: What happens now to the land acquired? | Explained
What options does a State have to pull out of a project? What happens when a government reverses course mid-acquisition?
Seven killed, nine Chinese workers missing in Russia gas complex fire
The fire, which broke out on Tuesday (August 25), was extinguished, the plants press service said.
Gulf ship traffic via the Strait of Hormuz hovers below 10-day average, data shows
The figures could change as some ships typically switch off their location transponders during the voyage
Typhoon Saudel heads west after pounding Japan's southwestern remote islands, injuring 2
Typhoon Saudel was about 180 kilometres northwest of Okinoerabu island, packing winds of up to 144 kph as of late morning Wednesday as it headed toward China's eastern coast, the Japan Meteorological Agency said
IntelliDB Enterprise Partners With Yotta To Deliver Sovereign & AI Database Infrastructure In India
IntelliDB Enterprise Partners With Yotta To Deliver Sovereign & AI Database Infrastructure In India
Embark Recognised as a Major Contender in Everest Group's GCC Setup Capabilities in India PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026
All you need to know about: scoliosis
Scoliosis treatment centres in the country estimate that around 2-3% of the population could be affected. While in Western countries screening of school children is routine, the same cannot be said of in India
Fish market and beef export: Owaisis on BJPs double standards
All you need to know about: sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is believed to be an exaggerated response of the immune system either due to a genetic disposition or due to environmental triggers
The study was conducted by Aravind Eye Care System, analysing outcome of over 4.5 lakh cataract surgeries in its network of 14 regional hospitals in South India
Identifying stressors and acting on them early can prevent binge eating, say specialists
Why do people resort to binge eating? Can it be controlled? Can it be reversed? What kind of medical treatment are available and what are the modalities?
Identifying stressors and acting on them early can prevent binge eating, say specialists
Why do people resort to binge eating? Can it be controlled? Can it be reversed? What kind of medical treatment are available and what are the modalities?
Instagram chief admits touting teen safety tool while omitting it was barely used
Meta's business model revolves around selling advertising, and the company earns more when users spend more time on its apps
Instagram chief admits touting teen safety tool while omitting it was barely used
Meta's business model revolves around selling advertising, and the company earns more when users spend more time on its apps
All you need to know about: cellulitis
Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused mostly by streptococcus and staphylococcus bacteria. Anyone can contract cellulitis, but persons with skin wounds, or compromised immune systems, which allows the bacteria to enter easily, are at higher risk.
All you need to know about: cellulitis
Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused mostly by streptococcus and staphylococcus bacteria. Anyone can contract cellulitis, but persons with skin wounds, or compromised immune systems, which allows the bacteria to enter easily, are at higher risk.
All you need to know about: angioplasty
Angioplasty is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure performed primarily in arteries supplying oxygenated blood to the heart, neck, legs or kidneys
Three killed in Bihar after speeding car hits kirtan group
Three people were killed and three others injured after a speeding car ploughed into a group performing kirtan near a temple in Bihars Supaul district. The vehicle later crashed into a roadside welding shop. Following the accident, locals blocked NH-327E in protest.
Gurugram waterlogging sparks outrage; Residents, Opposition question government and MP
Videos and photographs of school buses stranded near Subhash Chowk, with children reportedly stuck inside for hours, went viral on social media, triggering widespread anger among residents.
Six militants involved in extortion, kidnapping arrested in Manipur
A total of 23 letterheads of UPPK were seized from the possession of the arrested militants, it said, adding that the insurgents confessed to their involvement in kidnapping, extortion and intimidation
U.S. pauses visa appointments worldwide amid Trump's immigration crackdown: Report
Applicants with interviews already scheduled were emailed that their appointments had been cancelled and that they would be informed of a new date and time
Meta, U.S. states have discussed settling teen social media harm case: Report
Meta has denied the allegations, saying it has worked hard to protect children on its platforms
The development comes a day after the Supreme Court agreed to hear Abhishek Banerjee's plea seeking an expeditious decision on the disqualification petitions.
Why India needs an empathy education for its loneliness crisis
As loneliness deepens among Indias elderly, the solution may begin not in old-age homes, but in the classroom
DuPont to Showcase PPE Innovation and Integrated Protection Solutions at OGA 2026
DuPont to Showcase PPE Innovation and Integrated Protection Solutions at OGA 2026
RBI's Proposed Shift from Revolving Credit to Term Loans: SwiffyLabs Lending Platform Already Supports the New Construct
Coordinated attacks rekindle Thailands southern insurgency
Dozens of coordinated night-time attacks across the three southernmost provinces near Malaysia over the weekend injured three people and left government buildings and vehicles burned
Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1% on selling in pharma, IT shares after new Trump tariffs on drugs
The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 733.22 points or 0.90% to settle at a three-week low of 80,426.46
Man dies after village headman in Uttar Pradesh opens fire at his child's naming ceremony
The village headman, Sukhdev, arrived at the venue and began firing as he was not invited to the function
Muthanga eviction was a bid to crush the Adivasi movement: Geethanandan
No one should engage in 'narrow politics': Mayawati on hijab row
The BSP is an Ambedkarite party that guarantees respect for all sections of society and the safety of their lives, property and religion, says BSP supremo Mayawati
'Phool Aur Kaante' director Kuku Kohli dies at 77
Kuku Kohli, whose real name was Avtar Kohli, worked under Raj Kapoor and other filmmakers before making his directorial debut with Phool Aur Kaante, which also marked the beginning of Ajay Devgn's career in the industry.
Stock markets open higher as crude oil prices drop
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 285 points to 77,944.02 in early trade
Srinagar, Aug 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday Extended greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi(SAW). In a post on X, Office of LG wrote, Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Milad-un-Nabi. The life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (saws) remain an eternal beacon of peace, equality, and compassion for all humankind On this sacred day, let us pledge to live by his values of love, kindness, and universal brotherhood and work together to foster a more harmonious, inclusive and united society.Eid Mubarak!, the post reads.
Villagers in Telangana wage a war to protect 75-year-old Peepal tree
I got the platform demolished and constructed the compound wall around it, because the platform was attracting drunkards and vagabonds. Villagers who are protesting now had helped me construct the wall. Now, an issue is being made out of it purely due to personal rivalries, says owner who applied for felling permission
H1N1 in India: A seasonal surge, not a new strain, says ICMR
Delhi has reported 1,777 H1N1 cases this year, while Karnataka had recorded 4,212 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases across 32 districts by August 22. Maharashtra, too, has reported a rise in H1N1 infections
Brillio Recognized with Two Gold Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for AI Native Talent Development
14 infants killed in fire at Pakistans Islamabad hospital, report says
According to reports, the fire was triggered by a fault in the air conditioning system.
There is far more to cyber-defence than black-and-white debates about closed AI models versus open-weight models, according toShaneHuntley, CTO and Senior Director at the Google Threat Intelligence Group
From Bournvita to 100% Pure: Why is FSSAI tightening the rules on food claims? | Explained
The regulator said it has issued more than 150 notices to food companies in recent months over misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling non-compliance.
SynbioTech to Present TWK10 Research and Microbiome CDMO Platform in the Emerging GLP-1 Companion-Nutrition Market at Vitafoods Asia 2026
Outside investment needed for jobs but must follow law: CM
Shillong, Aug 25:Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday defended the governments policy of attracting outside investment saying it was needed for jobs, while announcing a fact-finding committee into concerns over public hearing for proposed Shree Cement project. He was replying to a short-duration discussion on VPPs 10-point charter moved by party chief Ardent Miller [] The post Outside investment needed for jobs but must follow law: CM first appeared on Highland Post .
736 illegal foreigners detected since 2021, 262 deported: CM
Shillong, Aug 25:Meghalaya has detected 736 foreign nationals staying illegally since 2021, of which 262 have been deported after serving sentences and securing travel permits, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told the Assembly on Tuesday. He was replying to a short-duration discussion on VPPs 10-point charter moved by Nongkrem MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit. Sangma said [] The post 736 illegal foreigners detected since 2021, 262 deported: CM first appeared on Highland Post .
72 illegal coke plants demolished since 2023: CM
Shillong, Aug 25:Meghalaya has demolished 72 illegal coke plants since 2023, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told the Assembly on Tuesday. The action was taken by the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board in two phases 44 plants in July 2023 and 28 in 2025. Of the 44 demolished in 2023, 39 were in West [] The post 72 illegal coke plants demolished since 2023: CM first appeared on Highland Post .
Border residents face brunt, last to get services: Ardent
Shillong, Aug 25:Voice of the People Party (VPP) MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit on Tuesday moved special motion during the Autumn Session of the Assembly on the plight of border residents, saying they live at frontline of states territorial integrity but are last to get protection and basic services. Can we expect people to remain on [] The post Border residents face brunt, last to get services: Ardent first appeared on Highland Post .
VPP lays 10-point charter in Assembly, demands scrapping of Lumpongdeng, Shree Cement hearing
Shillong, Aug 25:The opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Tuesday mounted a broad challenge to the government on land, jobs, recruitment, influx and resources, placing its 10-point charter in the Assembly. Party chief and Nongkrem MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit, moving short-duration discussion, demanded scrapping of the proposed Lumpongdeng project and white paper on [] The post VPP lays 10-point charter in Assembly, demands scrapping of Lumpongdeng, Shree Cement hearing first appeared on Highland Post .
Common recruitment framework for DSCs in 6 months: CM
Shillong, Aug 25:Meghalaya will bring a common recruitment framework for all District Selection Committees (DSCs) with the aim to complete recruitment within six months of advertisement, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told the Assembly on Tuesday. He was responding to a short-duration discussion on VPPs 10-point charter moved by Nongkrem MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit. Under [] The post Common recruitment framework for DSCs in 6 months: CM first appeared on Highland Post .
By Antriksh Kar Singh A father fails to attend his daughters marriage ceremony in California, United States of America (USA). The reason for this absence is a systematic flaw cropped up in the Indian system rather than any financial or family issues. The man failed to get his passport renewed because of an adverse report [] The post Half-Truths & Lies Risking Information Sanctity: Indian Democracys New Reality first appeared on Highland Post .
El Salvador, Panama sound alarm on El Nino-fueled drought
Panama's Interior Minister Dinoska Montalvo said the declaration will allow authorities to o be prepared for what may come with El Nino, which has fueled a severe drought that is ravaging harvests, sparking fears of famine.
West Bengal CM directs inquiry into alleged anti-national graffiti at JU hostel
Cost of being parentless: Odisha rights panel orders probe into wrong parents names in certificates
A parentless student finds difficulties in his academic journey and life as different imaginary parents names were recorded by child care institutes (orphanages). The mismatch deprives him of government assistance
Roger Federer celebrated upon his return to the U.S. Open for an exhibition against Andy Roddick
Five-time U.S. Open champion Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium to play one last match for fun against longtime rival and friend Andy Roddick
