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Padmavathi Ishaq passes away in Australia

Born at Chalavara in Palakkad district, Padmavathi was a writer and former history teacher at Government Sanskrit College, Pattambi

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 8:02 pm

In-charge Collector directs officials to expedite road safety measures in Annamayya

Chairing the District Road Safety Committee meeting, Shiv Narayan Sharma says safety measures have been completed at 108 spots of the total 236 sites identified across the district

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 8:02 pm

Farmers of southern districts disappointed with poor fund allocation for Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar river-linking project

In this trend of meagre allocation of 150 crore, it will take 50 long years for the project to get completed, says farmers association

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 8:00 pm

Karnataka High Court refuses to quash FIR against self-proclaimed Congress leaders in 5.3 crore job racket case

The High Court of Karnataka has refused to quash a criminal case registered against two self-proclaimed Congress leaders for cheating over 5.3 crore promising jobs in various government departments

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:58 pm

Aquafit initiative to train 14,000 students in swimming in first phase in Kerala

Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen inaugurates General Education departments programme for schoolchildren

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:57 pm

Karnataka government to soon release draft of policy on responsible AI

The draft of the policy, which is reportedly ready, is expected to published by the end of the month

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:57 pm

Saidabad steel bridge to be inaugurated soon

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:51 pm

T.N. Budget fails to meet expectations of people, say political leaders in Coimbatore

Former BJP MLA Vanathi Srinivasan says various schemes launched by the Centre have just been rebranded and announced as new ones; KMDK general secretary E.R. Eswaran says Budget has no mention of the much-awaited Avinashi-Athikadavu project expansion

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:50 pm

Muthanga land agitation: Geethanandan and other accused approach Kerala High Court

The accused reasoned that the Kalpetta court had only found conspiracy charges prima facie, and contended that such a finding did not fulfill the legal requirements of the offence.

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:48 pm

T.N. Budget promises fresh push for Cooum, Adyar rivers restoration

A detailed project report for Adyar river restoration was already under preparation by the previous regime. Sources noted that the project report is awaiting a few clarifications. A detailed project report was also being prepared for the Cooum. The reports may now be refined in line with the new governments priorities

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:47 pm

Rope in AP Markfed to facilitate tobacco procurement, demands YSRCP chief Jagan

This will facilitate competition among the bidders and help bring the growers out of distress, reasons Jagan Mohan Reddy, while accusing the State government of failing to ensure support prices for crops

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:44 pm

Officials launch campaign to minimise El Nino impact on inland fisheries

The initiative, which will conclude on August 7, will focus on educating stakeholders on scientific measures to minimise losses due to adverse climatic conditions, says Fisheries Deputy Director

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:44 pm

Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina says ban on her party Awami League should be lifted

Ms. Hasina had been expected to address the event virtually by video but delivered only an audio message. It was not immediately clear why she did not appear on video, unlike her party colleagues and her son, who spoke before her

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

Khader to inaugurate Alvas mega job fair on Friday, says chairman of Alvas Education Foundation

Over 26,300 jobs will be on offer at the fair, to be extended by over 350 participating companies, Mohan Alva says

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:38 pm

Farmers welcome move to expedite river linking project, studies on building barrages

While welcoming allocations for the CauveryVaigaiGundar river linking project, barrages across the Cauvery and ecological restoration of the Cauvery Delta, farmers organisations seek higher spending on agriculture, crop loan waiver and better procurement prices

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:37 pm

Freedom Habba: Vidhana Soudha to become stage for Bengalurus many cultures this I-Day

The theme for the event is NammaOoru.NimmaOoru. Ellara Bengaluru

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:29 pm

4 people stabbed in London's Covent Garden area; woman arrested

The woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:28 pm

Leopard kills 10 goats in Erode

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:27 pm

Officials told to quikly disburse relief amount to victims of natural disasters

Khader says that compensation should be sanctioned as per government rules for incidents of house collapse and loss of life due to rain

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:26 pm

KUDA adopts transparent lottery system for Hagaraga housing site allotment

KUDA chairman Mazhar Alam Khan says the dream project of late Qamar-ul-Islam is taking shape with Home Minister Priyank Kharges support and asserted that infrastructure works will begin within a month

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:25 pm

Seven arrested in Giddalur after tiger poaching incident at NSTR

Officials recover seven tiger claws, limb bones, a country made fire arm and an axe from the accused; HANUMAN project team played a key role in the investigation, says Giddalur Project Tiger Division Deputy Director

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:24 pm

Kozhikode youth alleges abduction, blackmail by six-member gang

The Chevayur police have launched an investigation with the assistance of the cyber cell and are examining digital evidence, including mobile phone records, to identify the accused

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:20 pm

RBI to resume licensing of Urban Cooperative Banks

RBI has also decided to review the guidelines on concentration risk management of rural co-operative banks

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:19 pm

Inscriptions key to tracing Karnatakas cultural links with neighbouring states: Kannada varsity VC

The Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Kannada (CESCK) hosts workshop on Kannada inscriptions in Karnataka and beyond

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:19 pm

Bihar woman alleges panchayat blamed her for rape, public humiliation

A Begusarai woman has alleged that after being raped by her neighbour, a village panchayat publicly humiliated her. Police have registered an FIR and arrested one person

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:18 pm

State Budget evokes mixed response

Industry welcomes AI initiatives, industrial parks and investment push, but expresses disappointment over the absence of a dry port for Tiruchi and relief from electricity fixed charges

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:13 pm

Minister Santosh Lad holds review meeting, stresses extensive awareness programmes on government schemes

He says there should be no shortage of seeds and fertilizers for farmers.

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:11 pm

MLA seeks CBI probe into KPSC scam

The government has failed to conduct recruitment for government job vacancies in a fair and transparent manner, Bharat Shetty alleges

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:10 pm

Karnataka Home Minister expresses shock over Kadechur incident; directs officers to release compensation

The Home Minister has asked officials to submit a detailed report on the sulfur dioxide leakage, as well as safety measures at the pharmaceutical factory.

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:56 pm

Tulu Wikipedia celebrates its 10th anniversary on August 6

Tulu Wikipedia features more than 3,700 articles covering a wide range of topics, including history, culture, science, geography, literature, and current affairs

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:55 pm

Moderate to severe anaemia linked with 27% higher risk of stillbirth in India, study finds

Evidence from the study strengthens the link between maternal anaemia and stillbirth for India

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:53 pm

Nellore schools set for 209 crore infrastructure upgrade with CSR funds

The DSR School in Moolapeta will undergo modernisation with 25 crore, followed by allocations for developing RSR School (15 crore), Zilla Parishad High School on Podalakur Road (25 crore) and V. Puram TIDCO School (20 crore)

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:51 pm

Urban Local Bodies asked to step up tax collection, improve waste management

Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah says that 200 crore was released for the development of Bidar and called for better sanitation, faster civic works

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:51 pm

Ban on single-use plastic in Guntur from August 17

Awareness drive conducted in ward secretariats; teams to inspect warehouses, wholesale and retail establishments, and street vendors; violators to pay fine on the spot through 'Swachh Guntur App'

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:51 pm

Karnataka Cabinet expansion: Congress MLA Yashwanthrayagouda Patil withdraws resignation following advice of followers

Upset at not being made a minister, Mr. Patil had earlier said that he was resigning from his Assembly membership as he felt that there was no place for loyalty and honesty in the Congress.

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:45 pm

Supersede BCC if it doesn't pass resolution supporting Mahajan commission: Vatal Nagaraj

He says that Kannada organisations have decided to go ahead with the Karnataka bandh on August 13 against releasing water to Tamil Nadu, despite the appeal by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and other leaders to not do so.

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:45 pm

Top official reviews Independence Day arrangements at Parade Grounds in Amaravati

Emphasising inter-departmental coordination, Syamala Rao says that all agencies should work in close coordination to ensure smooth and successful conduct of the celebrations

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:43 pm

PM2.5 pollution associated with increased disease, flare risk in rheumatoid arthritis: Study

The findings underscore the importance for healthcare providers and policymakers to recognise the impact air pollution can have on how one manages the condition

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:42 pm

Turn And Burn and Vortex catch the eye

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:37 pm

MITTI LABS RAISES $9.5 MILLION TO BUILD WATER RESILIENCE IN ASIA'S RICE FIELDS

MITTI LABS RAISES $9.5 MILLION TO BUILD WATER RESILIENCE IN ASIA'S RICE FIELDS

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

KPJ Healthcare and SingHealth Mark Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Future Healthcare Capabilities

KPJ Healthcare and SingHealth Mark Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Future Healthcare Capabilities

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

Thirukkural elocution contest held

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:29 pm

Man hacked to death while riding bullet motorcycle in Raichur district

According to the police, the attackers intercepted him on the road and assaulted him with deadly weapons.

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:20 pm

Karnataka Information Commission declares Kalaburagi-Yadgir DCC Bank as public authority under RTI Act

Commission directs Kalaburagi-Yadgir DCC Bank to appoint Public Information Officers and comply with mandatory disclosure provisions

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:19 pm

Telangana expands weekly public grievance redressal mechanism Prajavani to mandals, to be held on Mondays

Prajavani in-charge G Chinna Reddy says there is no necessity to conduct the Prajavani RDO level as the offices are located within or in close proximity to District Collectorate premises where the mechanism is conducted

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:17 pm

Sensex gains 152 points in volatile session as RBI keeps policy rates unchanged

Sensex ended at 78,581 and Nifty ended at 24,624.65

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:10 pm

CBDC and ULI make further inroads; state govts show increasing interest: RBI Dy Governor Rohit Jain

Twelve states have already digitised their land records and others are doing it. More governments show interest in using CBDC and ULI

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:06 pm

Meta CEO apologises for CSAM, deepfake content; errors in operating platform, say sources

Meta team admitted that a lot of money was paid for boosting a certain type of content; they apologised and regretted the mistake

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:04 pm

Budget evokes mixed reaction

Thanjavur Tax Consultants Federation said the budget lacked income-generation measures and employment opportunities

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:03 pm

Those who stole Ram Dhan wont be allowed by Lord Ram to win polls, says Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of shielding the eal culprits in the alleged theft of temple offerings while sending lower-level employees to jail

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 5:49 pm

China announces countermeasures after U.S. trade sanctions

Beijings measures include suspending factory follow-up inspections by Chinese certification bodies, blacklisting U.S. compliance testing companies, and launching national security investigations into imports of office printers and copiers, according to the Commerce Ministry

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 5:37 pm

Telangana CM makes strong pitch to Centre for increase in Tummidihatti barrage height

Revanth Reddy accompanied by Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy call on Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil in New Delhi

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 5:21 pm

IIM Kozhikode launches Bloomberg Finance Lab to strengthen graduates financial skills and industry readiness

Lab is aimed at equipping students with access to industry-leading data, analytics, and market intelligence tools used by financial professionals worldwide

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 5:17 pm

Rupee gains 13 paise to close at 95.15 against U.S. dollar post-RBI policy decision

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.90 against the greenback and traded in a tight range of 94.89-95.25 during the session; it eventually settled at 95.15, higher by 13 paise from its previous close

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 5:13 pm

Ex-Home Secretary Gopal Pillai, former interlocutor Radha Kumar call for restoration of J&K Statehood, repeal of Reorganization Act

It is the first time in independent India that an existing State has been demoted to Union Territory status, says Forum of Human Rights in J&K in its annual report

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 5:12 pm

Tamil Nadu Budget: Consecration in 3,000 temples over five years; 708 crore allocated to HR&CE Department

Restoration and conservation works were being carried out at 213 temples that are over 1,000 years old, at an estimated cost of 418 crore: Finance Minister

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 5:10 pm

Tamil Nadu Budget: TVK-led government needs two years to restore fiscal prudence, says Finance Minister

Unlike the previous government, which focussed only on short-term political gains with the belief that they should make best use of their five-year term, our government believes that we need to look forward to at least 15 years of sustained growth, the Finance Minister contended

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 5:03 pm

Moving car gutted in Keralas Kozhikode, driver escapes unhurt

Incident occurred around 9 a.m. on August 5, 2026 near the Pantheerankavu police station

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 5:01 pm

Elamanchili station footfall grows 11%; halts sought for express trains

The station earned over 4.12 crore in 2025-26 as projects including the Nakkapalli bulk drug park and the Rambilli naval base take shape; representations seek halts for the Ratnachal, Garib Rath and AP expresses

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 4:52 pm

India emerges strong from each disruption, has very strong macroeconomic fundamentals: RBI Governor

The way we faced these challenges gives us the confidence that come what may, we will emerge stronger from each episode.

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 4:50 pm