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Police question Sekarbabu over clash between DMK and TVK members on polling day

Ex-Minister Sekarbabu appeared before the inspector of police at the North Beach police station on Wednesday. His statement was recorded and then he was allowed to leave

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 12:12 am

Can Chennai airport handle Code F aircraft?

Officials say that the airport can handle Code F aircraft on the main runway when certain procedures are in place. Antonov An-124 Ruslan, one of the largest cargo aircraft, was received in October last year

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 12:08 am

Karnataka Chief Minister consults Rahul and other Central leaders on Nagendra and other issues

Partys assessment on Nagendras issue is that the Governor is yet to accord sanction for prosecution in cases of H.D. Kumaraswamy and M.P. Renukacharya among others, and that the BJP was only playing politics to bring down the ST leader

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 12:00 am

Andhra Pradesh: High-level panel holds talks with junior doctors body on demands

Committee discusses six demands raised by JUDA; another round of discussions to be held on increase in stipends

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 11:56 pm

A.P. Vidyut Recruitment Exam for AEE posts records 80.40% attendance

Preliminary key to be released within three days, followed by a seven-day window for raising objections

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 11:53 pm

GVMC warns apartment in Vizag for flouting waste management norms

GVMC Commissioner appeals to apartment residents to segregate wet, dry and hazardous waste without fail and hand it over only to door-to-door collection vehicles

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 11:30 pm

APTF threatens protest from September 2 over TET

Among others, it wants the government to exempt in-service teachers from the test, lower the qualifying mark to 40% and conduct the exam in the offline mode

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 11:24 pm

BJP cites website to target Rahul Gandhi

The website claims to fact-check statements made by the Congress leader during his Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 11:03 pm

India, China open door to clarifying LAC perceptions

An eight-point outcome document released on Wednesday says the two sides discussed ways to improve understanding of LAC in appropriate areas, for better border management

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:57 pm

13 from Karnataka stranded in Nepal, Tibet after flash floods

Most of the stranded people are in Timure in Rasuwa district of Nepal, while a few are in Darchen in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), according to a release

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:55 pm

Taiwan lawmakers approve $7.6 billion drone budget as China threat grows

A spending proposal backed by opposition parties the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan Peoples Party (TPP) cleared parliament after a plan submitted by President Lai Ching-tes government was rejected

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:53 pm

Nimisha Sajayan: My work should reach beyond languages | Babita Singh Reporting

Actor Nimisha Sajayan, executive producer Sudip Sharma and director Ambiecka Pandit talk about their upcoming film, Babita Singh Reporting, the importance of female gaze, how Nimisha chooses her stories and more

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:53 pm

Why is Instagrams design under fire in massive child safety case | Explained

Meta has agreed to a settlement worth up to $16.68 billion in a case alleging Facebook and Instagram were designed to keep children engaged and collect their data. The company denies wrongdoing, but the agreement could bring major changes for teenage users across the United States.

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:50 pm

Nadda has cordial discussions with one faction of anti-quota protesters

Other Reservation Hatao Andolan leaders claim delegation was a government plant, insist that protests will continue; CJPs Abhijeet Dipke asks why Mr. Nadda is not naming the movement or its goals

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:43 pm

CBI books then IT officers for receiving bribe in 2023

One of the accused officers was arrested by the central agency in a different case

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:41 pm

400 missing mobile phones recovered from various States, handed over to owners

Police used the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal to track the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers of the missing and stolen phones

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:27 pm

Revenue Augmentation Committee holds consultative meeting with trade, industry stakeholders

The committee, chaired by eminent economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia, was constituted to suggest measures to augment the States own tax and non-tax revenues on a sustainable basis

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:26 pm

Nepal flash floods: U.P. focuses on river monitoring, activates rescue teams

The State government has activated relief and rescue teams along with necessary resources to safely evacuate Uttar Pradesh citizens stranded in Nepal and provide them with immediate assistance

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:23 pm

Will T.N. govt. acquire Chennai house in which Saint Vallalar resided in the 1800s, asks Madras High Court

Justices G. Jayachandran and E. Manoharan direct Special Government Pleader (HR&CE) to obtain instructions by September 10, 2026

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:22 pm

As onion touches 62 per kilogram, government blames middlemen for price rise

Farmers leader Rakesh Tikait had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and to Mr. Chouhan that onion farmers were getting a price as low as 1 per kg of onion and had demanded immediate government intervention

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:22 pm

Aragen Life Sciences files DRHP for 800 cr fresh issue

The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of 800 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 27,329,192 equity shares.

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:21 pm

Nepal flash floods: What the disaster means for China-Nepal infrastructure and diplomacy?

In this news discussion, The Hindus Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar speaks with Beijing Correspondent Ananth Krishnan regarding the devastating flash floods originating along the Tibet-Nepal border.

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:20 pm

Two systems: Rahul attacks Modi government over NCLT settlement plan for Subhash Chandra

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh described the settlement as 'not just a haircut' but a 'mundan'

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:13 pm

Why is a large section in Manipur opposing Census? Explained

With the first phase of the Census scheduled to begin on September 1, training of enumerators has been halted amid protests, while civil society groups are demanding that an NRC be conducted before the Census. The debate is linked to concerns over illegal immigration, demographic changes, displacement, future delimitation and political representation. Meanwhile, the Kuki-Zo Council has opposed the demand for postponement and called for an impartial Census. The matter is also before the Manipur High Court, which is seeking responses from the State and Centre. So, why does Manipur want NRC before Census? And will the Centre postpone Census 2027? Watch the full explainer to understand the controversy.

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:12 pm

Kalburgi death anniversary in Dharwad on Sunday

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:03 pm

U.S. sounds out NATO allies over Europe force review

NATO chief Mark Rutte insisted that Washingtons allies were making progress by ramping up spending on defence and the acquisition of key capabilities

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:01 pm

Indias PE market holds firm despite global uncertainty: KPMG

Investors are increasingly targeting high-growth, profitable businesses with strong cash flows and opportunities for scaling and consolidation, with family-owned enterprises emerging as a key focus area.

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:00 pm

LIC subscribes to Bajaj Finances 5,000 crore NCDs

LIC has subscribed to five lakh NCDs, of face value of 1 lakh each, of the deposit-taking non-banking financial company, totalling 5,000 crore, the State-owned insurer said in a filing

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 9:57 pm

Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0 unveiled

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 9:50 pm

Hockey World Cup: Indian women down Germany for best finish in 52 years

Having picked itself up to go again, the Indian womens team earned itself a small piece of history by finishing fifth with a 3-1 win over Germany

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 9:49 pm

Watch: Nepal Flash Floods: Death toll increases to 362; 1000 still missing

A devastating flash flood struck Nepals Nuwakot district near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, leaving a trail of destruction.

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 9:46 pm

Nepal-Tibet flash floods: Toll surges to 362; nearly 1,500 missing as fresh flood threat looms

Kathmandu, Aug 27: The death toll from the massive Nepal-Tibet flash floods rose to 362 on Thursday, including 359 in Nepal and three in neighbouring Tibet, as rescuers launched a desperate race against time to trace hundreds still missing, including 290 Indian nationals. An ice-rock avalanche triggered by a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border [] The post Nepal-Tibet flash floods: Toll surges to 362; nearly 1,500 missing as fresh flood threat looms first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 27 Aug 2026 9:43 pm

Russia bombards nine Ukrainian cities, calling the strikes massive

Russia described the targets as military-related, including industrial facilities, oil refineries, logistics hubs and port infrastructure.

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 9:43 pm

Is climate change behind the devastating floods in Nepal? | Above the Fold | Aug 27, 2026

Several people have died in Nepal after floods triggered by a glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border, with 288 Indians still missing.

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 9:37 pm

At least 359 people dead in Nepal flood; rescue operations underway

Government issues fresh flood alert after satellite imagery shows that a lake has formed upstream of Bhotekoshi River; towns were wiped out in a span of a couple of hours, says Foreign Minister Shishir Khamal

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 9:29 pm

Why did the flash floods happen in Nepal?

Several people have died in Nepal after floods triggered by a glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border, with 288 Indians still missing.

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 9:29 pm

Deepa Jewellers sets IPO price band at 168-177 per share

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to 250 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 1.18 crore equity shares

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 9:28 pm

Toxic: Yash and Geetu Mohandas film is an ambitious misfire

Toxic had all the ingredients of a big, ambitious cinematic event scale, stars, style and the promise of something different. But does ambition alone make a great film?

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 9:28 pm

Special cell set up for NE students at Dehradun univ

Shillong, Aug 27: A special cell has been set up at Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, for students from North-Eastern states. District Legal Services Authority, East Jaintia Hills, said the cell will provide legal assistance, guidance and institutional support to NE students. The initiative by Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority was discussed at its 24th annual general [] The post Special cell set up for NE students at Dehradun univ first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 27 Aug 2026 9:23 pm

Musician couple Mithun Jayaraj and Indu Prasad explore diverse sounds with Dakshina

Dakshina will release its newest track based on Sree Narayana Gurus devotional song on August 28

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 9:22 pm

Meghalaya wins runner-up award for PMFME implementation

Shillong, Aug 27: Meghalaya has been conferred the runner-up award in Small State Category for overall implementation of PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme. The award was presented at the two-day PMFME Conclave held in New Delhi on Aug 24-25. Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Society (MSRLS) COO Ronald Kynta and State Mission [] The post Meghalaya wins runner-up award for PMFME implementation first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 27 Aug 2026 9:20 pm

PM Modi to undertake 4-day visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan

PM Modi will also hold bilateral meetings with SCO leaders on the sidelines of the summit; it is learnt that Vladimir Putin will be among the leaders with whom the PM will hold bilateral meetings

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 9:19 pm

Man gets 5 years jail for Sohra stabbing

Shillong, Aug 27: A man has been sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment for stabbing a person at Sohra in 2023. Stephan Khongtim was convicted by Additional DC (Judicial) Benzee Laitmon on July 29, said SP Vivek Syiem. An FIR was lodged at Sohra PS on March 21, 2023, that Khongtim had stabbed the complainant [] The post Man gets 5 years jail for Sohra stabbing first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 27 Aug 2026 9:10 pm

Keralam Motor Vehicle dept. to hire private facilities to clear backlog of learners licence tests, driving tests

The department will hire halls in nearby colleges, schools or other educational institutions having adequate computer systems, internet connectivity and other facilities to clear the backlog of applications

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 9:09 pm

Corporation launches mega plan to spruce up public spaces

Urban greening project focuses on areas like key road junctions, Rajaji Park, Eco Park and Vandiyur Park, says Commissioner Gaurav Kumar

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 9:08 pm

Man held for wifes death in Keralams Malappuram

The body of the 37-year-old woman was found near a stream at Ettappara near Nilambur on Wednesday night

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 9:01 pm

Widening of Uppilipalayam flyover remains a proposal

Commuter says there are traffic snarls on the flyover on at least three days a week with vehicles waiting till Chinthamani in North Coimbatore; crossing the flyover takes more than half an hour on most of the days

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 8:59 pm

Anxious relatives in Tiruchi, Thanjavaur wait for news about Nepal flood survivors

According to information disclosed by the authorities, three women fromTiruchiand 16 persons fromThanjavurare among those affectedby the floods.The Coimbatoreadministration is coordinating with Indian embassies in Nepal and China to determine the number of missing pilgrims

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 8:56 pm

Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary agrees to single-phase teachers' recruitment exam amid protests

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced the teachers' recruitment exam will be held in one phase. This decision addresses a key demand from protesting job aspirants seeking a transparent process. The government has also established an expert committee for examination reforms. This panel will recommend improvements and hear student grievances regarding various exams.

The Economic Times 27 Aug 2026 8:56 pm

Onam: The many ways Keralam celebrates

Beyond the popular Onam narrative, featuring the Mahabali, pookkalam and sadya, the festival is celebrated in uniquely diverse ways across Keralam

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 8:55 pm

DMK MLA Sekarbabu questioned over clash on polling day

Sekarbabu appeared before the inspector of police at the North Beach police station on Wednesday. His statement was recorded and then he was allowed to leave.

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 8:55 pm