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Lionel Messis Kochi visit fabricated to launder black money: Shiyas

MLA seeks scrutiny of financial dealings of then Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman. The clandestine deal was conducted without the knowledge of the All India Football Federation or the Kerala Football Association, he alleges

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 10:00 pm

Cauvery water release to TN: Karnataka govt to evaluate CWRC recommendation

Responding to the CWRC recommendation on releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka ministers Santosh Lad and Ajay Singh said the state government will review the proposal before making a decision. The matter will be evaluated by the Chief Minister and the concerned minister before a final call is taken.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:58 pm

Video of actor Vikram with Lar Gibbon: Tamil Nadu Forest Department probes

Sources said the trail of the Lar Gibbons can be traced to Erode and, before that, to Manipur

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:57 pm

Jharkhand exam row: Over 100 ABVP members detained during protest march

More than 100 ABVP members were detained in Ranchi while marching towards the Jharkhand Assembly to protest police action against job aspirants agitating over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:47 pm

Bike taxis are not public transport vehicles: Karnataka to Supreme Court

The Karnataka government has told the Supreme Court that bike taxis cannot be treated as public transport vehicles, citing safety concerns, higher accident risks and traffic congestion. The state is challenging a High Court ruling that cleared the way for motorcycle taxi permits.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:43 pm

Report: Trump secretly moved to different aircraft over Iranian threat

A Washington Post report claims Donald Trump was secretly moved to a different US military aircraft after the NATO summit in Turkiye amid concerns over an alleged Iranian assassination threat. The operation reportedly involved a decoy Air Force One journey while Trump was flown separately under tight security.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:39 pm

Main risk of AI is erosion of human judgment: RBI Governor

The responsibility for a banks decisions rests with the bank, not with its algorithm.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:28 pm

A.P. Christian leaders urge Centre to withhold proposed FCRA Amendment Bill

The APCLF leaders and representatives of FCRA-registered organisations demand that the proposed amendments be withheld in their entirety, along with a review of the functioning of the FCRA Act, 2010

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:22 pm

Junior doctors to withdraw non-emergency services in A.P. from August 12

APJUDA says talks with government failed; seeks overdue stipend revision and higher hike citing inflation and increased workload

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:22 pm

SHIFT Transport Coalition launches Transport Analytics Hub to analyse urban mobility data

The platform uses geospatial analytics and interactive visualisation tools to help users understand mobility patterns, compare cities using mobility indicators and assess urban road networks through various geospatial metrics

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:20 pm

Applicant to Ram Temple CEO post calls for transparency in selection process

Eighteen people have been called for an interview in Ayodhya from a poll of 5,200 applicants; the shortlist of candidates and criteria for selection should be made public, the former IPS officer says

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:12 pm

Sikkim Vigilance Police Arrests Tourism Department Head Assistant Over Fund Misappropriation Charges

Gangtok, Aug 11 : The Sikkim Vigilance Police (SVP) on Tuesday arrested a Head Assistant of the Tourism Department on charges of conspiracy and misappropriation [] The post Sikkim Vigilance Police Arrests Tourism Department Head Assistant Over Fund Misappropriation Charges appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Voice Of Sikkim 11 Aug 2026 9:12 pm

Marathon followed by a skydive, 77-year-old army veteran completes double adventure in Siberia

Lt. Col. O.P.N. Kalyan (retd.), a retired Army Service Corps officer, completed a 10-km run in the marathon on August 1.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:12 pm

NCC cadets take out Har Ghar Tiranga rally with 200-foot-long national flag

Cadets from various schools and colleges display tricolour flags and take out the rally chanting Vande Mataram and Har Ghar Tiranga slogans

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:11 pm

Five held in murder of farmer in Chittoor

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:10 pm

Hundreds rally against FCRA amendment in Aizawl

Council of Churches in Mizoram warn that the Bill could empower authorities to seize and sell the assets and properties of churches and NGOs whose FCRA registrations are cancelled or not renewed

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:09 pm

Velampeta to serve as blueprint for other slum redevelopment in A.P.

AP to adopt Dharavi model for slum redevelopment

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:04 pm

Former Kerala Minister Ganesh Kumars festering dispute with NSS leadership erupts in public domain

Ganesh Kumar, who was dropped from the NSS director board following internal disputes in June, launches an oblique attack against the social organisations general secretary G. Sukumaran Nair, accusing the incumbent leadership of corruption, nepotism and misplaced notions of one-upmanship

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:01 pm

East Bengal faces Al Arabi test in ACL Two qualifier

The victor of this match will advance to the ACL Two group league stage

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:42 pm

Unidentified male body found near Khanapara petrol pump

Shillong, Aug 11: Ri Bhoi police recovered the body of an unidentified man from the parking area beside J. Marbaniang Petrol Pump, Themmarwet under Khanapara Police Station on August 6. According to police, enquiries at the spot did not yield any information about the deceased. A vehicle key, suspected to be of a Tata Magic, [] The post Unidentified male body found near Khanapara petrol pump first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 11 Aug 2026 8:34 pm

Police must lead efforts to make Karnataka drug-free: Priyank Kharge

Mr. Kharge says enforcement measures against drugs must be accompanied by sustained public awareness campaigns, particularly targeting the youth.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:28 pm

17 breast milk donors honoured in Coimbatore

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:26 pm

Private transport operators seek government action on key issues

In a memorandum submitted to the government on Tuesday (August 11), the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Associations sought a clear policy on bike taxis and strict action against unauthorised app-based transport services.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:21 pm

20 years jail for child rapist

Shillong, Aug 11: The Special POCSO Court, East Khasi Hills convicted and sentenced one Shanboklang Dkhar to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl. Judge M. K. Lyngdoh found the accused guilty of the crime committed in 2023. In a verdict on August 5, the court also imposed a fine of 50,000. [] The post 20 years jail for child rapist first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 11 Aug 2026 8:20 pm

Audio message from deceased Collectorate staff surfaces amid probe

The message that surfaced in a WhatsApp group of Collectorate employees indicated that she had been under considerable mental and physical stress due to problems at home and office

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:19 pm

Woman robbed of 5 sovereigns of gold

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:18 pm

80 GVPs, one big challenge: Keeping them garbage-free

Mysuru City Corporation clears 225.77 tonnes of waste on a single day on Tuesday

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:17 pm

As Polavaram looms, Koyas cast one last net in Godavari floods

Using the traditional bamboo-framed Pander Valla, Koya fishers make the most of the flood season on the Godavari, Sabari and their tributaries as the Polavaram project threatens to submerge their villages and disrupt centuries-old ties with the rivers

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:15 pm

SDPI urges government to enhance income limit for social security schemes to 3 lakh

No other state has the 32,000 per annum income limit for various social security pensions as prescribed in Karnataka, State President Abudl Majeed

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:10 pm

Centre relaxes construction hurdles in Ganga flood plain

Removes 2016 orders blanket declaration that the Ganga flood plain is a contruction free zone; new stratified definition may allow contruction in areas subject to moderate or rare flooding, subject to clearances

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:08 pm

Namma Metro records highest daily ridership of August with over 11.19 lakh boardings

The ridership figures were released a day after the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) flagged concerns over low ridership projections and performance in the first two phases of the Bengaluru Metro project

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:07 pm

Meghalaya ANTF arrests 4, recovers heroin worth 12 lakh

Shillong, Aug 11: The State Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Meghalaya, netted over 81 grams of heroin worth an estimated 12 lakh in two separate intelligence-based operations over the weekend, leading to the arrest of four persons. In the first operation on August 8 in West Jaintia Hills, ANTF along with local police intercepted a Network [] The post Meghalaya ANTF arrests 4, recovers heroin worth 12 lakh first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 11 Aug 2026 8:07 pm

In Kolkata, At the Still Point brings two performances that explore belonging

At the eighth edition of At the Still Point, Madhya Pradeshs Gram Art Project and Manipuri artiste Surjit Nongmeikapam use Cotton Stainers and Fountain to explore womens labour, seed sovereignty, memory, violence, displacement and what it means to find or lose a sense of home.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:06 pm

CM Vijay administers State-level mass pledge for a Drug Free Tamil Nadu

The event was attended by 2,000 students from 73 educational institutions; he also launched the Drug and Tobacco-Free Campus initiative in which all new students will receive an orientation covering drug abuse risks, NDPS Act penalties, institutional disciplinary actions, and counselling options

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:05 pm

An MLA room where a fathers memories meet a sons journey

Aryadan Shoukath has been allotted the same room in the Chandragiri Block that his father Aryadan Mohammed used from 2006 to 2011 while serving as Congress parliamentary party secretary

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:03 pm

SC/ST Special Court finds seven guilty in Kannamoola Vishnu murder case

The court will pronounce the quantum of sentence on Thursday

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:03 pm

Split in legislature party does not amount to split in political party, Shiv Sena (UBT) tells Supreme Court

The court had rejected the argument that legislators wear two hats, one as members of the original political party and another as members of the legislative party

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:02 pm

Tenginakai, MLA, pulls up officials over poor execution of road work

Tenginkai was upset with the construction of a drain that, he says, narrowed the carriageway and left excessive space for a footpath beneath the under-construction flyover opposite the Old Bus Station in Hubballi

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:02 pm

Security arrangements stepped up ahead of Independence Day celebrations in Chennai

As part of the security arrangements, areas in and around the Secretariat and the route to be taken by the Chief Minister from his residence in Neelankarai to the Secretariat have been designated as a Red Zone

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 7:54 pm

MRF Q1 profit drops 1.3% on input costs

Company says revenue rose 9.7% on robust OE and replacement demand but Middle East-linked raw material costs squeezed margins

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 7:46 pm

Toddler recovers after complex surgery for rare food pipe complication

On follow-up, the child remains asymptomatic, has gained weight and is able to eat a normal diet. Imaging has shown normal calibre of the airway and oesophagus, with no evidence of a recurrent fistula or narrowing, the hospital said

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 7:40 pm

Super Cup: PSG vs Aston Villa, UEFA vs FIFA and the Somali ref barred from the World Cup

The disharmony between UEFA and FIFA has increased since, with UEFA leading the campaign to oust Infantino from the FIFA presidency over his recent aborted plan to sell an interest in the World Cup

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 7:28 pm

Railway TTI returns lost bag containing valuables worth 10 lakh to passenger

The passenger who travelled in the B1 coach of Visakhapatnam-Bengaluru Cantt. Express train reportedly forgot to take his luggage bag and deboarded at Ongole railway station

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 7:26 pm

School students get hands-on exposure to public health research at ICMR-NINE

The programme is being organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prof. V. Ramalingaswami, a prominent figure in Indian medical research.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 7:26 pm

Kisan Bachao Padyatra from August 16 to Delhi to press for farmers demands

Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) National Co-convener Kurubur Shanthakumar said that the padayatra will be led by Jagjit Singh Dallewal; demands include legal guarantee for MSP for farm produce

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 7:23 pm

Mutual fund investors rejig portfolios, favour select debt funds over equities in July 2026

The road for equity mutual fund schemes has been bumpy since the start of 2026, with net inflows declining in four of the first seven months

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 7:22 pm

Tiruchi faces short supply of Aavin milk

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 7:22 pm

Kerala Muttil tree-felling case: Chottanikkara court issues non-bailable warrants to Augustine brothers in cheating case

On a petition filed by M.M. Aliyar, proprietor of Malabar Timber Industries, Karimugal, alleging fraud in the sale of timber from illegally felled trees in 2021

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 7:22 pm