Tata Sons AGM adjourned due to lack of quorum
The Board will likely meet in a few weeks to decide on the next date
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
VTU to establish two Centres of Excellence on campus
The centre will include 3D printing machines, designing facilities and new technologies
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
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
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 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 court held that the suspension was bad in law as the Governor had acted without the aid and advise of the State Cabinet
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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Vehere Appoints Avientek as Official Distributor for the Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates Business Wire India
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.
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
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
Awaiting answers: On the student protests in Jharkhand | The Hindu Editorial
Student agitations in Ranchi reveal angst over flawed exam processes
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.
Manipur: Protesters in Imphal demand NRC before Census
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.
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
'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
IND vs SL 1st Test: India set Sri Lanka daunting 372-run target for victory
Thunderstorm forecast in 11 Telangana districts on August 19
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
Mr. Vijay is not doing it for his comfort or convenience, the Minister said.
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
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
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 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
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
She will sing the songs starting at 6.30 a.m. on August 23 at Geetha Mandira, near Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt
The Sports Ministry, however, did not name any athlete for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award this year
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.
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.
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.
HCG begins patient treatment on Karnataka's first Elekta Unity MR-Linac, bringing MR-guided adaptive radiation therapy to the state
One Account Trades Global Assets: BiNet, BiFu's Unified Asset Trading Network
One Account Trades Global Assets: BiNet, BiFu's Unified Asset Trading Network
Chandigarh University Student builds AI-Powered Startup 'Fovea Infotech'; Crosses Rs 50 Lakh Turnover in Less Than a Year of Operations
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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 proposed block market trade will be executed under an existing optionally convertible debenture agreement between Resilient and Antfin
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
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
ByteLens Turns Operator Data Into Compounding Knowledge
ByteLens Turns Operator Data Into Compounding Knowledge
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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%
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Development activities include new buildings, academic blocks, administrative centres, IT facilities, and other infrastructure development
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
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
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
Landslide hits key road stretch in Thane; no casualty
No casualties were reported in the incident, which occurred on August 17 evening
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.
LDF-UDF row in Kochi Corporation likely to intensify over subsidy for biomedical waste collection
Jharkhand exam row: Hunger strike to continue till CBI probe, says protesting aspirant
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
200+ Japanese Delegates to Drive Manufacturing, Technology and Jobs Push at U.P.Japan Investment Meet 2026
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!
