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Tata Sons AGM adjourned due to lack of quorum

The Board will likely meet in a few weeks to decide on the next date

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 4:20 pm

The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged: Meena Kandasamy on why the Left still does not know how to talk about sex

Ahead of her conversation at The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged on August 21, poet-novelist Meena Kandasamy talks about surviving over a decade of Internet abuse, and why Chennai keeps pulling her back

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 4:19 pm

VTU to establish two Centres of Excellence on campus

The centre will include 3D printing machines, designing facilities and new technologies

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 4:19 pm

Chamoli tunnel accident: Another worker's body found, death toll reaches nine

The death toll from the accidentcaused by a landslide that filled the tunnel with debris and waterhas now reached nine, while one worker still remains missing

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 4:15 pm

Apprised Amit Shah of Manipur peoples demand for NRC before census: Biren Singh

Biren Singh said he informed Amit Shah about the people's appeal for the conduct of the NRC that was taken up by my government in February 2023

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 4:15 pm

Handloom workers seek steps to protect Bhavani Jamakkalam industry

The Bhavani District Handloom Jamakkalam, Bedsheet Weavers and Dyeing Workers Union demanded revision of basic wage, which, it said, had remained unchanged for 32 years. It also sought ban on illegal powerlooms.

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 4:14 pm

Todays battle airspace defined by information superiority, split-second decision making: Deputy Chief of Air Staff

The DCAS emphasised that the importance of platforms and weapons will never go away, but todays battlefields and battle airspace are defined by information superiority, network-centric operations, and most importantly, split-second decision making

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 3:51 pm

Karnataka High Court sets aside suspension of KPSC Chairperson Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar by Governor

The court held that the suspension was bad in law as the Governor had acted without the aid and advise of the State Cabinet

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 3:48 pm

After 15-year wait, Railway Board finally approves merger of MRTS with Chennai Metro Rail

During the transition period of two years, the entire train operations would be handed over to the CMRL. The merger of the MRTS was initiated through a proposal dated January 27, 2011sent by Tamil Nadu government.

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 3:48 pm

SAVE America Act: Why did Donald Trump cite Indias votercards?

In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump said that Indias Gyanesh Kumar had asked how U.S. elections can be held without a valid photo identification card.

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 3:42 pm

Fractal Wins US$17M+ Multi-Year AI Deal with a Fortune 500 U.S. Healthcare Organization

Fractal Wins US$17M+ Multi-Year AI Deal with a Fortune 500 U.S. Healthcare Organization

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 3:38 pm

Former Pak PM Imran Khan is alive but subjected to mental torture: Sister

Upon her return, Dr. Uzma Khan also confirmed that former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's health looks fine, the statement added.

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 3:35 pm

Amendment to Taxation Act, Payment and Settlement Systems Act get Presidents assent

The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026, and an Act to further amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, have received the assent of the President on the August 17, 2026

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 3:26 pm

Vehere Appoints Avientek as Official Distributor for the Middle East

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Business Wire India

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 3:20 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay inaugurates 23.67 crore-worth facilities at Irukkankudi temple in Virudhunagar

This is the first time the HR&CE Department has recruited Assistant Engineers (Construction) and Assistant Sthapathis through the TNPSC.

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 3:17 pm

FIDE Womens World Cup: Divya Deshmukh is the first Indian woman champion, becomes Grandmaster

This is a stunning performance from the teenager who has been establishing herself as one of the worlds best young players in womens chess

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 3:17 pm

Kakinada man named in engineers note before family jumped into Godavari booked for son-in-laws murder

Kakinada police book Sk. Sadhik Khan, founder of the PRO Rifle Shooting Academy, over the July 2 death of Jagadeesh Reddy; search for K. Nooka Rajus wife and daughter resumes in the Godavari

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 3:14 pm

Awaiting answers: On the student protests in Jharkhand | The Hindu Editorial

Student agitations in Ranchi reveal angst over flawed exam processes

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 3:11 pm

Protests continue even after Jharkhand cancels JSSC-CGL exam

Despite the Jharkhand government cancelling the JSSC-CGL examination after 24 days of protests, the agitation continues as students demand a CBI probe into alleged irregularities. Meanwhile, candidates recruited through the examination have staged a dharna seeking clarity on their appointments.

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 3:09 pm

Bharatanatyam artiste Shweta Prachande navigates the many facets of water in Apah

The young dancer made the most of an unusual theme at Natyarangams Pancha Bhootha Bharatham festival at Narada Gana Sabha in Chennai.

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 3:05 pm

Keralam CM flags off Vizhinjam port EXIM operations, says this opens States development gateway to world

Highlighting Vizhinjam ports advanced technology, including AI-powered automated systems, V.D. Satheesan says goods going through the seaport can now be exported to ports across all six continents in a short span of time

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 3:00 pm

'This is the right way': Rahul Gandhi hails 'understanding' between Jharkhand govt., protesters

The Congress leader also vowed to change the system across the country to establish a framework that propels students forward rather than holds them back

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 2:59 pm

Maoist with 5 lakh bounty among four red rebels arrested in Jharkhand

Acting on a tip-off, a police team conducted a raid in the Aurapat forest area within the Dumri Police Station limits and arrested the red rebels

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 2:48 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay shifting office to accommodate secretaries, visiting dignitaries: Minister Aadhav Arjuna

Mr. Vijay is not doing it for his comfort or convenience, the Minister said.

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 2:46 pm

Zambia President Hichilema re-elected for second term following contentious polls

Hakainde Hichilema was declared the outright winner of the presidential election without the need for a run-off, having secured 61.4% of the five million votes cast

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 2:41 pm

Not delving into religious rights, only dealing with well-being and health of captive elephants, Supreme Court says

Senior advocate K. Parameshwar, intervening for temple managements in Kerala, said the use of elephants in temple festivals in Kerala was and essential part of faith

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 2:29 pm

Neither govt nor police requested Meta to remove news posts, says Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala

Chennithala launches three major projects of Kerala Police Integrated Beat Management System, AI track to reduce road accidents and Cyber wall to enhance cyber security

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 2:14 pm

The war within the war

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 2:11 pm

Wrapped in cloth, with garlands: two sets of skeletal remains found in sand dumped at Sheela Nagar, Visakhapatnam

The sand was dumped at about 3 a.m. on Tuesday at the site of the Sheela Nagar-Sabbavaram road works; the remains were wrapped in white cloth and had garlands around them

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 2:05 pm

Fourth international conference of ENT specialists in Mangaluru from August 20-23

Around 400 delegates expected at the four-day conference, which will feature over 100 prominent national and international guest speakers

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 2:04 pm

Sangeetha Balachandra to sing dasara padas for 25 hours in Udupi in bid for Golden Book of World Records

She will sing the songs starting at 6.30 a.m. on August 23 at Geetha Mandira, near Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:52 pm

National Sports Awards 2025 announced; Divya Deshmukh, Gayatri Gopichand, Narender among 17 named for Arjuna Awards

The Sports Ministry, however, did not name any athlete for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award this year

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:50 pm

Trump says it is time to get rid of U.S. Senate's filibuster custom

The filibuster is the Senate rule that requires 60 of the chambers 100 members to agree to pass most legislation. Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate and a 219-213 majority in the House of Representatives.

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:49 pm

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker expunges remarks against Karunanidhi by Law Minister Nirmalkumar

He also made it clear that he would not allow anyone other than the member who had given notice to speak when a special calling-attention motion had been moved under Rule 55 of the Assembly Rules.

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:45 pm

Only 40% of worlds health facilities meet basic sanitation standards: UN

It found there was no sanitation service at more than one in 10 health facilities globally, serving 936 million people.

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:37 pm

HCG begins patient treatment on Karnataka's first Elekta Unity MR-Linac, bringing MR-guided adaptive radiation therapy to the state

HCG begins patient treatment on Karnataka's first Elekta Unity MR-Linac, bringing MR-guided adaptive radiation therapy to the state

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:31 pm

One Account Trades Global Assets: BiNet, BiFu's Unified Asset Trading Network

One Account Trades Global Assets: BiNet, BiFu's Unified Asset Trading Network

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:31 pm

Chandigarh University Student builds AI-Powered Startup 'Fovea Infotech'; Crosses Rs 50 Lakh Turnover in Less Than a Year of Operations

Chandigarh University Student builds AI-Powered Startup 'Fovea Infotech'; Crosses Rs 50 Lakh Turnover in Less Than a Year of Operations

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

Madhya Pradesh boosts investor confidence with new industrial initiatives

Growing investor confidence attracting increasing number of investors to Madhya Pradesh; PM MITRA Park to GIS, industrial development in MP gaining fresh momentum

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:22 pm

Crossing Paths: Actor Samyukta Hornad makes directorial debut with wildlife documentary

Kannada actor Samyukta Hornads documentary Crossing Paths delves into the growing human-elephant conflict

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:22 pm

Malayalam short film Country Boys regales viewers with humour and performance of the cast

Country Boys, directed by Vishnu Devan and co-produced by Girish AD, is a coming-of-age story about four schoolmates

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:21 pm

Telangana Woman Kills Husband With Pestle Over Retirement Money Dispute

A Telangana government employee was killed after a dispute with his wife over retirement benefits.

NDTV 18 Aug 2026 1:16 pm

Why Amit Malviya lost his job as BJPs social media chief

While lip service was paid to the fact that there were as many kinds of Gen-Z as there were other social and economic communities, this segmentary approach was not adopted in the BJPs online engagement

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:09 pm

Drop Shot Ep.7 | Vijays Co-Star, Nepal Flavours, Bonda Weaving & Hyderabad Chocolate Bar

Drop Shot Ep.7 | Vijays Co-Star, Nepal Flavours, Bonda Weaving & Hyderabad Chocolate Bar

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:05 pm

Maharashtra govt to invest in Marathi films to reel in Gen-Z audience: Shelar

Mr. Shelar said the financial burden of producing such a film should not fall solely on producers and the State government should also play a role.

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:04 pm

At least eight killed, 32 injured as pickup truck collides with dumper in M.P.'s Bhind

The labourers were returning to their village in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri after completing paddy transplantation work in Gwalior; U.P. CM announces aid of 2 lakh each

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:04 pm

Pakistan rejects Indias remarks over Shahzad Bhatti terror network

According to the Centre, the Shahzad Bhatti Network is a Pakistan-based terror syndicate involved in grenade, IED and petrol-bomb attacks, and targeted killings across India

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:00 pm

How Indian misinformation on Iran war went mainstream? | Explained

A false quote supposedly first seen by an Indian handle was cited by the Israeli prime minister and the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 12:59 pm

Paytms Vijay Shekhar Sharma not selling stake; economic value from resilient share sale to go to Antfin

The proposed block market trade will be executed under an existing optionally convertible debenture agreement between Resilient and Antfin

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 12:56 pm

Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking abolition of execution by hanging

The petition had sought abolition of the practice of executing a death row convict by hanging and replacing it with less painful methods such as intravenous lethal injection, shooting, electrocution or gas chamber

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 12:52 pm

In Mumbai, designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla make space for a larger creative universe with A Wonder Room

Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla expand their maximalist universe beyond couture with A Wonder Room, an art and design platform rooted in craft, culture, and immersive spaces

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 12:44 pm

ByteLens Turns Operator Data Into Compounding Knowledge

ByteLens Turns Operator Data Into Compounding Knowledge

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 12:30 pm

Bangladesh does not want ties with India to deteriorate over Teesta: Minister

The neighbouring country is a friendly country. They have to think that while they have their interests, we also have ours, Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee said.

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 12:30 pm

Can Bangladesh extradite Sheikh Hasina under the treaty with India | Explained

In principle, India can extradite a person who is wanted by Bangladesh of committing offences as the extradition treaty mentions that people wanted by both sides can be extradited through this reciprocal agreement

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 12:30 pm

SC directs Govt response on plea for special, time-bound probe into paper leak cases

The petitioner said investigation should be held for offences under laws, including the Prevention of Corruption Act, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, benami and black money laws

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 12:28 pm

Asian allies stress 'critical cooperation' as Trump slashes Korea drills

Trump has insisted he was making the situation much safer through his ties with North Korea's Kim Jong Un

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 12:27 pm

False claim, Minor injury: West Bengal Police denies brutal assault of CJP activists deceased father

CJP officials and Sheikh Abdul Hafiz stated that he had been intimidated by some goons backed by the local BJP MLA Nirmal Dhara, since he returned from the CJPs protest in Delhis Jantar Mantar

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 12:26 pm

Chinas Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit South Korea from August 19-20

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will receive Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Blue House to discuss bilateral relations and regional affairs and convey his regards to Chinese President Xi Jinping

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 12:25 pm

Grand titles, modest pay: Survey shows mismatch between designation and salary

Nearly 1 in 3 professionals who received a title change over the past two years say it came with either no salary increase or an increment of less than 5%

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 12:10 pm

Low-pressure system moves towards Jharkhand, western districts of Bengal to get heavy rain

The IMD said the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri will receive heavy rainfall until the morning of August 21

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 11:57 am

Six arrested in separate drug cases across Bengaluru; narcotics worth 14.94 lakh seized

The accused allegedly confessed to procuring narcotic substances within and outside Karnataka, and selling them to people in Bengaluru, including to college students

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 11:51 am

BJP announces poll in-charges for Assembly elections in U.P., Punjab and Gujarat

BJP MP and national general secretary Vinod Tawde has been appointed as the poll in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, while partys national general secretary and MP Satish Poonia, and MP Tarun Chug will lead the election in Punjab and Gujarat respectively

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 11:51 am

From one plant to 2,000: Saving Kannurs rare mangrove

Mangrove conservationist Parayil Rajans latest mission is to save a rare mangrove variety, locally known as Kannampotti (Excoecaria agallocha), which he fears could disappear from the districts tidal landscape

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 11:46 am

ED raids KPSC in veterinary officer recruitment case in Karnataka

21 premises across Karnataka and Ahmedabad in Gujarat are being searched, ED stated on August 18 morning

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 11:43 am

ED raids underway in Keralam in CMRL pay-off case involving Pinarayi Vijayans daughter

Raids in Kozhikode are a follow-up to searches conducted on May 27 at Pinarayis then rented house in Thiruvananthapuram, his ancestral home in Kannur, and residence of former Public Works Minister and Ms. Veenas husband P.A. Mohammed Riyas

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 11:33 am

Uncertain future in a sea of poppies

Three districts in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan together contribute to 80% of Indias opium production. Already facing the problem of stagnant procurement rates and rising input prices, farmers are now angry with the Union government for opening opium production and processing to private players. A.M. Jigeesh talks to farmers in the Mewar region about their concerns

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 11:33 am

Telangana Draft Electoral Rolls Published, Over 73 Lakh Names Deleted

Telangana draft electoral roll flags 73.39 lakh electors as absent, shifted, dead or duplicates.

NDTV 18 Aug 2026 11:20 am

Keralam govt sanctions 45 crore for infrastructure, human resource development of government colleges

Development activities include new buildings, academic blocks, administrative centres, IT facilities, and other infrastructure development

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 11:18 am

Stock Markets decline in early trade as crude oil jumps to $91 per barrel

The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 278.32 points to 77,450.64 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged lower by 57.65 points to 24,230.45

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 11:17 am

Badminton: Ayush Shetty battles world No. 1 Shi Yuqi in thrilling match

The 21-year-old Ayush Shetty relishes the pressure and the big stage; against Chinas Shi Yuqi, he raced to 17-6 in the final game and left the Chinese clueless

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 11:14 am

The Revolutionaries release date: Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf lead Prime Videos period drama on Indias freedom struggle

Prime Video has announced September 11, 2026 as the worldwide premiere date for The Revolutionaries, Nikkhil Advanis new period drama about four young revolutionaries who took up armed resistance against the British Empire

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 11:07 am

Landslide hits key road stretch in Thane; no casualty

No casualties were reported in the incident, which occurred on August 17 evening

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 11:01 am

Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.68 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said Brent crude near $91 per barrel increased oil-related dollar demand and the Reserve Bank's earlier-than-expected closure of the concessional FCN (B) forex-swap facility raised concerns over future dollar inflows.

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 10:59 am

At least five CRPF personnel injured in accident on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

The CRPF vehicle and the truck collided at Levdora in Qazigund area

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 10:44 am

A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantinos World Cup sell-off plan

FIFAs chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff with a World Cup sell-off plan

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 10:43 am

NGT pulls up Keralam PCB over incomplete report on measures to curb Kadambrayar river pollution

Southern Bench of the tribunal had recommended remedial action after it took cognisance of a report in The Hindu

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 10:42 am

Vessel struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, crew casualty reported, UKMTO says

No environmental impact has been reported and authorities are investigating, UKMTO said

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 10:41 am

Zydus Hospitals Sets New Benchmarks in High-Risk Pregnancy and Complex Gynaecological Care

Zydus Hospitals Sets New Benchmarks in High-Risk Pregnancy and Complex Gynaecological Care

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 10:30 am

India in a Fragmenting World: Trade, Technology and Economic Security

This e-book offers a penetrating analysis of a new reality and the choices India must make as it confronts a series of urgent external challenges, ranging from punitive tariffs and energy sanctions to the very nature of modern trade.

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 10:26 am

World Photography Day: Visakhapatnam hosts photo exhibitions

Two photography exhibitions in Visakhapatnam will mark World Photography Day on August 19 with news, Nature, people and the changing character of the city

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 10:25 am

Jharkhand protest LIVE: Govt. cancels JSSC-CGL exam; Devendra Mahto ends 16-day hunger strike

Ravindra Paswan, leader of the JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch, which has been leading the protest, said the agitation would continue as their key demand of a CBI probe into alleged examination irregularities had not been met

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 10:23 am

Permission cant be granted to shoot film starring Mohanlal: Periyar Tiger Reserve tells Kerala HC

PTR deputy director says judicial and government orders prohibit shooting commercial movies or television serials within wildlife sanctuaries, national parks or tiger reserves

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 10:22 am

Japanese Delegation Led by Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki to Explore Investment Opportunities in Green Energy, Semiconductors, Skills and Tourism

200+ Japanese Delegates to Drive Manufacturing, Technology and Jobs Push at U.P.Japan Investment Meet 2026

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 10:21 am

Freedom to think, speak, and question: An open letter to teens

There are many traits that children learn to develop and nurture at a young age. The freedom of expression is an important one of these traits!

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 10:12 am