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LDF meeting skips crucial internal issues, decides to focus on local body bypolls

Convener T.P. Ramakrishnan says CPIs demand for the Deputy Leader of the Opposition post was not on the meetings agenda. He denied that the CPIs ire and the feuding within allies such as INL had prompted the CPI(M) to defer the meeting

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 9:28 pm

Bengaluru: NLSIU V-C seeks meeting with five-member student delegation amid convocation row

Two days ago, the students and alumni of NLSIU extended unconditional support to the students of The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad.

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 9:26 pm

India-Japan defence ties in focus as Rajnath, Koizumi to meet on August 20

The Japanese Defence Minister is expected to discuss cooperation on defence equipment, including Japans planned export of UNICORN stealth communication system

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 9:24 pm

Karnataka govt. withdraws 2018 Bill on RGUHS

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 9:12 pm

IT Ministry approves 7,877 crore worth projects under electronic component scheme

The Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) provides for capex- and turnover-linked incentives for electronics sub-assemblies and parts.

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 9:10 pm

Meghalaya, Assam officials meet to address flooding

Nongpoh, Aug 17: District authorities of Ri-Bhoi and Kamrup (Metro), Assam, held a joint meeting at the DRDA Hall in Nongpoh on Monday to discuss measures to address recurring flooding along the Jorabat-Khanapara stretch. The meeting focused on identifying the root causes of frequent waterlogging and flooding in the area during heavy rainfall. The Jorabat-Khanapara [] The post Meghalaya, Assam officials meet to address flooding first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 17 Aug 2026 9:08 pm

ED attaches assets worth 152.5 crore in fake government office, housing fraud cases

Officials seized land parcels, mutual fund investments, and bank balances of key accused who siphoned off public funds through bogus government offices in Dahod

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 9:08 pm

Bihar temple stampede: 7 devotees killed at Ashok Dham

At least seven devotees were killed and more than a dozen injured in a stampede at the Ashok Dham temple in Bihars Lakhisarai district on Monday morning.

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 9:07 pm

We got the results in the end: Manav Suthar

Suthar, who made his debut against Afghanistan earlier this year, grabbed four wickets

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 9:01 pm

ICG urged to launch search ops for 8 missing fisherfolk, SDMA alerted

At least eight fishermen have lost contact with their families since August 7 after they ventured into deep-sea fishing in the Bay of Bengal from the Odalarevu boat landing centre in the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 9:01 pm

Keralam CM urges Modi to reconsider provisions of amended mining Bill

The amendments, the Chief Minister, wrote, have far-reaching implications for the constitutional and fiscal powers of States

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:58 pm

Work on overbridge near Fort Station picks up pace, Corporation hopes to complete the work by January

Eight composite steel girders brought to the project site for erection; project has been making slow progress ever since the British-built old bridge was closed for vehicular movements in March 2024 causing problems for motorists

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:57 pm

Police record UDF leaders statement in Kozhikode Corporation anthem row

The row erupted after two groups of councillors sang Jana Gana Mana and Vande Mataram simultaneously during the Independence Day ceremony.

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:56 pm

Two arrested on charges of peddling drugs

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:55 pm

LHB coaches for two express trains

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:54 pm

Delhi HC dismisses plea to declare Rajiv Gandhi Foundation public authority under RTI Act

Judge observes that the petitioner had failed to appear before the court on several dates

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:53 pm

Lupin gets U.S FDA nod for Pitolisant tablets

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:51 pm

AKSSA to launch protest in Dharwad today despite police denying nod

The satyagraha will be launched near Michigan Compound in Saptapur demanding action on issues concerning students and job aspirants

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:46 pm

Ensure passage of Rohith Vemula Bill in the ongoing Monsoon Session of Karnataka legislature, urge activists

Karnataka Rohith Vemula (Prevention of Discrimination, Exclusion or Injustice) (Right to Education and Dignity) Bill, 2026, was approved by the Cabinet on April 16, 2026

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:44 pm

Harish Rao accuses CM of targeting him for revealing Congress govt. scams

The BRS leader demands the Govt. to make public list of lands included under Sec.22-A since Dec.7, 2023

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:41 pm

When should you seek medical help for abdominal pain?

Most abdominal pain is caused by common problems such as indigestion, constipation or infections. But severe or persistent pain, particularly when accompanied by vomiting, fever, bleeding or abdominal swelling, needs medical evaluation

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:38 pm

Spandan District-Level Senior Men

Shillong, Aug 17: The Spandan District-Level Senior Mens Football Tournament opened on Monday at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Tura. The tournament is being organised by 22 Bn BSF under the Spandan Programme of the Sports Authority of India. In the opening match, Simsangre United FC, Williamnagar, defeated Okrong Oktong FC, Ampati, 3-1. Lalit Mohan [] The post Spandan District-Level Senior Mens Football Tournament kicks off in Tura first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 17 Aug 2026 8:31 pm

Mavrix Makes the Case for Trusted Human Evidence in the AI Era at Quirk's New York

Mavrix Makes the Case for Trusted Human Evidence in the AI Era at Quirk's New York

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:30 pm

CAS here to stay, but open to review for improvement: SEBI

We will see if there are certain constraints or certain issues that we can improve. The regulator will soon issue a consultation paper on the securities lending and borrowing mechanism

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:28 pm

Vallab eliminates Ayan

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:28 pm

Contractors stage protest over unpaid bills in Kalaburagi

They set a one-week deadline for the city corporation to clear their dues

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:23 pm

From 7 to 70-plus: True North to hold 2-day swimming meet in Sept

Shillong, Aug 17: The 1st True North Open Swimming Competition and Masters Meet will be held next month and will be open to all domiciled residents of Meghalaya in what promises to be a fun and healthy activity. Organised by True North, the 11-12 September competition will take place at the True North complex in [] The post From 7 to 70-plus: True North to hold 2-day swimming meet in Sept first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 17 Aug 2026 8:20 pm

Farmers stage protest in Ongole, seek funds for tobacco procurement

Participating in the protest, A.P. Farmers Association leader demands that the Central and State governments, which generate 80,000 crore in revenue, must allocate 1,000 crore for tobacco procurement

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:16 pm

22 lorry, bus drivers booked for overspeeding in Puducherry

The Traffic Police recently held a meeting with Bus Operators/Owners Association as part of implementing traffic rules. The representatives of the association and drivers were advised to strictly adhere to prescribed speed limits, avoid overspeeding and rash driving, say officials

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:15 pm

Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City works by March 2028

Telangana government targeting 15,000 crore investments and two lakh employment opportunities, Minister D.Sridhar Babu tells NICDIT meeting

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:15 pm

Halal Fayidha Co-operative Society denies investment scam allegations

The society denied allegations that it has collapsed or that an investment scam has taken place. It said that it had never accepted deposits and that the money collected from members constituted only share capital.

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:12 pm

5 from Garo Hills among 8 killed in West Bengal hotel fire

Shillong/Tarapith (WB), Aug 17: Five people from Meghalaya, including two children, were among eight persons killed in a fire at a hotel near Tarapith Temple in West Bengals Birbhum district in the early hours of Monday. The deceased from Meghalaya have been identified as Rajendra Nath, Asha Nath, Buran Madak, and their young children, 10-year-old [] The post 5 from Garo Hills among 8 killed in West Bengal hotel fire first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 17 Aug 2026 8:11 pm

OMR sheets altered, signatures forged, says SIT report on Group-I 2018 recruitment

Data entry operators, security guards, electricians, and private lecturers evaluated the answer sheets in a resort for 84 days, duplicate OMR sheets were printed using the barcode numbers of the candidates, claims the report submitted by the Special Investigation Team recently

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:10 pm

A.P. Chief Minister warns of severe water stress due to El Nio

Chandrababu Naidu urges farmers to avoid water-intensive crops in areas facing acute shortages, and says that the State is likely to receive substantially below-normal rainfall this year, with water availability declining in major river basins, reservoirs, and projects

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:08 pm

Keralam maintains studied silence as clamour grows for Sabari rail, its extension to Vizhinjam

Congress MPs, including Adoor Prakash and Anto Antony, urge the CM to extend the proposed rail line from Erumeli to Balaramapuram, which is crucial for connecting to the Vizhinjam seaport.

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:07 pm

CM Vijay announces full crop loan waiver of up to 75,000

Those who had obtained loans in the range of 75,000 to 1,00,000 would receive a maximum waiver of 75,000, and those who had taken loans exceeding 1 lakh would be given a maximum waiver of 35,000

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:04 pm

Bescom invites tenders to set up 500MW solar project under Mukya Mantri Soura Shakti scheme

Designed on the lines of PM-KUSUM, CM-SKY scheme was announced in the State budget by former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in March 2026.

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 8:01 pm