Centre opposes pleas for income-based creamy layer in SC/ST quotas
Union government argues that judicial precedent has laid down creamy layer concept does not apply to SCs and STs; the majority of welfare schemes, except quota for education and State services, already have a means test ensuring benefits of schemes percolate to those who actually deserve them
FCRA Bill is religion neutral, Shah assures Christian bodies
Delegation meets Amit Shah; member says Home Minister has told them that the government has no intention to harass the Christian community; forum flags deemed cessation of assets clause; Bill could be taken up for discussion in Parliament on August 12
Gen Z is agitating because they are facing a problem. That must be addressed: RSS chief
T.N. Agriculture Budget evokes mixed reaction from trade bodies
PM Surya Ghar has also crossed more than 50 lakh beneficiaries.
Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says U.S. has massive amounts
Donald Trump lashed out on his Truth Social platform at media reports about the dwindling weapons stockpile, saying that the United States has massive amounts of munitions especially of certain types
Question paper leak more heinous than murder, says Chhattisgarh High Court
The court order noted that the action of the accused persons is a clear example of fence eating the crop
Bangladesh warns of likely ramifications on bilateral ties, terming Sheikh Hasinas accusations an affront to the sovereignty of Bangladesh and a grievous insult to those who died in the July uprising
A political culture that blurs Puducherrys landscape
Puducherrys streets and thoroughfares were flooded with huge banners, cut-outs, arches, and posters hailing Mr. Rangasamys leadership as he celebrated his 77thbirthday on Tuesday.
We will devise Commonwealth rankings system, says Vivek Kohli
LIC Q1 net up 23% to 13,492 cr on higher premium and new biz
Overall market share by first year premium income was 60.10% and this fits in well with our market share strategy
Two youth murder man, share selfie, videos
It is suspected that the duo murdered the man allegedly for advising them not to create nuisance in the locality under the influence of alcohol
Government keen to implement Centres Vaya Vandana scheme in State: Khader
Agriculture Budget shows Vijays Government has washed its hand of farmers
Telangana police rank first in tackling cybercrime nationwide
TGCSB has launched a dedicated helpline, 8712665600, to assist people with grievances related to the Grievance Redressal Mechanism and Money Restoration Module
Arunachal: JP Nadda visits flash flood and cloudburst-hit areas in Keyi Panyor
Dibrugarh: Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday visited the flash flood- and cloudburst-affected areas of Arunachal Pradeshs Keyi Panyor district to assess the extent of the damage. In a post on X, Nadda said, Visited the flash flood and cloudburst-affected areas in Keyi Panyor district, Arunachal Pradesh, today to assess the extent of the [] The post Arunachal: JP Nadda visits flash flood and cloudburst-hit areas in Keyi Panyor appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Gujarat HC grants bail to woman accused of daughters murder; cites poverty and starvation
The judge stressed that the incident should not be viewed solely as an individual crime but as a reflection of systemic shortcomings in ensuring access to basic necessities
Supreme Court hopeful of amicable settlement in Sunjay Kapur estate row
The court had earlier appointed former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud as mediator to facilitate a settlement in the inheritance dispute
HYDRAA to deploy sewage treatment in restored lakes
State sets focus on development of new coal blocks and enhancing mine safety
Deputy CM and Singareni officials visit Caterpillar and Komatsu facilities in the United States of America
Lumina Datamatics acquires 100% stake of TNQTech
Probe ordered into transportation of rescuer R. Rajeshs body without freezer facility
A.P. Cabinet clears Pedestrian Safety Policy bringing in audits, stricter accountability
Key decisions on Amaravati, PPP Policy, Ease of Doing Business, and urban development get the nod
VHP to launch campaign to free temples from government control
CJP will begin a nationwide campaign in September: Abhijeet Dipke
SCR, IIT Bombay sign MoU to develop rail yard congestion analysis tools
Build your life instead of falling prey to vices, police inspector tells students
Law & Order: Relief in sight as Ozhuginasery rail overbridge nears completion
Plea to operate weekly, tri-weekly express trains daily from Kanniyakumari to Chennai
Six students injured as van topples on Sattur-Virudhunagar highway
Farmers largely disappointed with Agriculture Budget, welcome some initiatives
Expectations on key TVK promises on crop loan waiver, procurement price hike not fulfilled; but farmers welcomed proposals such as income enhancement commission and technology centres
MP urges Centre to develop national skin retrieval network
Donated skin plays a critical role in management of burns by acting as a temporary biological dressing; it reduces the risk of infection and excessive fluid loss until definitive treatment can be provided.
Man sentenced to 7 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girl
Dharma Rakshana Yagnam in Tirupati from August 8
Ayurvedic medicine manufacturers in Kerala upbeat about amendments to Drugs and Cosmetics Rules
Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturers Organisation of India says the amendments are a progressive leap for the sector as it will be positioned closer to global herbal medicine standards while some experts fear doing away with periodic licence renewal could affect the quality of the products
Congress disrupting Parliament, Rahul and Kharge come up with new stories daily: BJP
BJP targets Rahul Gandhi over alleged exam irregularities in Jharkhand, party MP Ravi Shankar Prasad says the Congress leader remains silent when it comes to the government on whose support his political alliance depends
CJP forms its National Working Committee, Dipke its convener, Das and Ranka co-conveners
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aug 6: In a bid to strengthen the organisation, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday formed its National Working Committee, with founder Abhijeet Dipke (30) being appointed as its national convener. CJPs chief spokesperson Saurav Das (27) and spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka (30) will be the co-conveners of the outfit. The announcement was [] The post CJP forms its National Working Committee, Dipke its convener, Das and Ranka co-conveners first appeared on Highland Post .
DMK lays down conditions as government steps up efforts to pass delimitation Bill
These conditions come amid renewed efforts from the government to reach out to the Opposition to secure numbers for the Bill; though the government doesnt have the two-thirds majority yet to push through a constitutional amendment, the situation has changed since the Bill was introduced previously
India, Russia four-day talks in Delhi on Army land systems
Aim to review ongoing military technical cooperation and explore ways to strengthen collaboration in land systems and defence technology
New Motor Vehicle Aggregator Policy aims to enhance passenger safety and transparency
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: States debt will continue to rise, says Finance Secretary
According to M.A. Siddique, the rate of income growth must outpace the rate at which debt rises
Jana Sena MP urges Centre to sanction two more AIIMS to A.P. and upgrade the one in Mangalagiri
One Central healthcare institution is insufficient for a geographically large State that has nearly five crore population spread across the three regions of coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema and Uttarandhra, says Lingamaneni Ramesh in letter to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda
Not part of UDF, says Payyannur MLA Kunhikrishnan
He says it was the combination of UDF support, votes from within CPI(M) and neutral voters that helped me win in the Assembly polls
Rajeshs relatives had to shift the body to a private ambulance with freezer facilities as a foul smell began to emanate from the decomposing body
Protest against corporate companies, opposing anti-farm policies on August 10
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Allocation for higher education drops; educationists react sharply
The total outlay for the department has been put at 8,393 crore.
Two DMK men arrested in Thanjavur
Distribute welfare pensions only through cooperative banks: Kisan Janata
Regional parties saw an 85% surge in number of donations above 20,000 in 2024-25: ADR
DMK declares highest number of donations, getting 365.78 crore through 467 such donations in 2024-25; other parties that saw a rise in donations include AITC, JMM, AIADMK, LJP (Ram Vilas), JD(U), BJD
Central team reviews security arrangements for Amit Shahs visit to Puducherry
KSU complaint prompts NSTDA to seek clarification from CBI
Shillong, Aug 6: The New Shillong Township Development Agency (NSTDA) has sought clarification from the CBI Shillong office over a complaint by the Khasi Students Union (KSU) regarding the alleged illegal construction of a temple within its premises at Mawdiangdiang on government revenue land. In a letter, the agency cited the lease agreement signed with [] The post KSU complaint prompts NSTDA to seek clarification from CBI first appeared on Highland Post .
SWR General Manager inspects railway infra in Mysuru division
Huge number of officers and staff quarters in Hyderabad still in possession of A.P. govt
Archaeologists appeal to govt. to preserve richness of regions like Madurai for future scholars
Three-day film festival to be inaugurated on Friday
Attack of ED officials: Kerala High Court grants bail to one more accused
The court noted his clean criminal record and the absence of serious injuries to the ED officials, imposing conditions for his bail that include a 1 lakh bond and restrictions on contacting witnesses.
Burns and Plastic Surgery Block opened at AIIMS, Mangalagiri
AIIMS Mangalagiri has become a fully functional 970-bed tertiary care hospital, with 43 clinical and non-clinical departments, says Executive Director
Somanna petitions Shah for ST tag for Kadugollas
Minister Santosh Lad makes field visits, says farmers problems to be brought to govt.s notice
Minister Santosh Lad has said that the problems being faced by farmers due to crop losses in Dharwad district will be brought to the notice of the State government after a comprehensive assessment of the prevailing situation.
CPI workers take out padayatra in Puducherry
Ondipudur residents send postcards to Chief Minister seeking RoB
Kerala govt. to allocate 5 crore to revive Travancore Cements
Farmers stage protest in Hassan urging the govt. to declare the district drought-hit
IMD providing panchayat-level forecasts to farmers in Telangana: Centre
Sometimes, they just want someone to listen: Inside Hyderabads Roshni support helpline
BDO held for accepting 10,000 bribe in Erode
Sugar mills to advance cane crushing schedule
Community rescue volunteers call for unified emergency response network in Kozhikode
According to CRV squad members, the absence of an integrated digital platform makes it difficult for both the public and the authorities to quickly identify and mobilise volunteer teams during emergencies
The first audition will be held on August 23 at the Palakkad District Public Library.
Woman protests outside Kollam coastal police station over missing son
Non-bailable warrant issued against former Minister K. Ponmudy
He failed to appear for the trial proceedings in a case registered against him for allegedly making a speech that promoted hatred against the Hindu religion
Vizag Traffic Police instal tyre-based speed stoppers at RMB Junction to curb accidents
Muslim leaders seek Cabinet berth for community representative from Kalyana Karnataka
Short supply of paddy, soaring prices hit rice mills in Tiruchi district
Rice mills in Tiruchi district, which usually get substantial quantity of paddy from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, have not been able to procure their usually quota of the harvest from the delta districts this year as well as the neighbouring States
Post PCB consent, APMDC, JSW to fast-track iron ore mining in Prakasam district
The joint venture, in which JSW Steel holds 89%, will set up a beneficiation plant for 1.35 million tonnes a year of high grade concentrate; the Consent to Operate is awaited, and the project is likely to be operational by early 2028
The video of the policeman firing the AK-47 was circulated widely on social media since July 26; three protesters who suffered gunshot wounds were admitted to a private hospital in Patna
Kochi Corporation proposes buyback of old fishing gear to address safety threats to ro-ro services
One of the two propellers of a ro-ro ferry stalled after becoming entangled in a large bundle of discarded ropes while the vessel was en route from Vypeen to Fort Kochi recently.
AIADMKs rebel senior legislators meet Water Resources Minister
S.P. Velumani, C.Ve. Shanmugam and K.P. Anbalagan were among those who met the Minister
Prof. Jayashankars ideals continue to guide Telangana, says Chief Minister
Yathindra reiterates opposition to Hindu Rashtra
Tejpal convicted of rape, sentenced to 10 yrs in prison; HC slams concept of
Panaji, Aug 6: Journalist Tarun Tejpal was convicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment by the Bombay high court on Thursday in a 2013 case that the former magazine editor was acquitted in at the trial court five years ago. The high court termed the trial courts 2021 verdict as perverse, [] The post Tejpal convicted of rape, sentenced to 10 yrs in prison; HC slams concept of perfect victim first appeared on Highland Post .
LBP, Kalingarayan farmers continue sit-in at Erode Collectorate seeking water release
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Government announces AI planning approvals, new housing scheme
Under the MY-HOME scheme, one lakh housing units will be developed over the next seven years through public-private partnership model, to provide safe and affordable housing for low-income families and youth
KSRTCs AI-based WhatsApp ticketing system launched
Team from Bengaluru among winners of Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program
Over the past five years, BUILD has received more than 7,000 applications and supported more than 35 start-ups across sectors including aerospace and defence, technology, sustainability, and social impact.
Three from Gujarat held in 32 kg silver idol theft from temple; property worth 52.7 lakh recovered
The Vijayapura police have arrested three persons from Gujarat in connection with theft of a 32-kg silver idol from the Sri Pavada Basaveshwara Temple at Basarakod village in Muddebihal taluk, recovering stolen property and other articles worth 52.7 lakh
Nanis The Paradise teaser unveils a tale of rebellion
Directed by Srikanth Odela, this ambitious action drama stars Nani, Kayadu Lohar, Mohan Babu and Raghav Juyal, and is slated for a September 2026 release
What to Expect in the First Three Months of a Hair Care Routine
