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Education Minister meets officials to review key priorities to strengthen CBSE

CBSE is facing public scrutiny, particularly surrounding its 2026 Class 12 examination evaluation process, issues concerning technological mismanagement and administrative failures, and a trust deficit among students

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:56 pm

Yemens Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea

The strike was accurate and direct, resulting in a fire breaking out aboard the vessel and causing a number of other ships that were present in the target area to flee, the Houthis said in a statement.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:55 pm

Arts festival inaugurated in Dindigul

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:53 pm

CJP announces Delhi march on September 5 over pending promises to students

The Cockroach Janta Party has announced a September 5 march in Delhi, demanding action on promises made during the July agitation, including the withdrawal of FIRs against students and protesters.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:49 pm

Bengaluru: 15-year-old boy rescued from building terrace

The boys brother alerted the Namma-112 emergency helpline after noticing that he was in distress and had gone to the terrace.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:44 pm

BJP rejects Congress charge of 'aggressive privatisation' in space sector, says ecosystem is expanding

Says the emerging national space ecosystem is not a weakening of ISROs legacy, but an expansion of Indias space ambitions

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:41 pm

U.K. will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said defence firm MBDA will release details on U.K.-made parts for the SCALP missile to Ukraine to help the country assemble the weapons

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:39 pm

HYC files RTI on Lum Survey legal proceedings

Shillong, Aug 24: The Hyniewtrep Youths Council (HYC) has filed an RTI application seeking details of legal proceedings concerning Lum Survey in Shillong. The application was filed by Enlang Sawian, education secretary, HYC-CEC, to the PIO, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills. Sawian has sought details of all pending and disposed cases relating [] The post HYC files RTI on Lum Survey legal proceedings first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 24 Aug 2026 9:28 pm

Watch: Cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal; 22 crew members still missing | Above the Fold | Aug 24, 2026

22 crew members remain missing after the MV Ocean Winter sank in the Bay of Bengal, as a deep-sea search operation continues with little trace of the vessel.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:27 pm

Draft electoral rolls published in Dharwad district with 13.54 lakh voters

As many as 2,68,015 voter names have been left out of the draft rolls

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:26 pm

Ex-MP Wanweiroy Kharlukhi quits NPP

Shillong, Aug 24: Former Rajya Sabha MP Wanweiroy Kharlukhi resigned from the primary membership of the National Peoples Party (NPP) with immediate effect. Kharlukhi submitted his resignation to NPP Meghalaya state president and Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong in a letter dated today. In the letter, Kharlukhi did not cite any specific reason for his [] The post Ex-MP Wanweiroy Kharlukhi quits NPP first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 24 Aug 2026 9:24 pm

Keralam CMs remarks revive debate on Muvattupuzha district

His announcement that the government would appoint a Delimitation Commission to examine the proposal has given fresh hope to those who have been advocating the cause of an agrarian economy-based district

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:17 pm

Keralam CMs remarks revive debate on Muvattupuzha district

His announcement that the government would appoint a Delimitation Commission to examine the proposal has given fresh hope to those who have been advocating the cause of an agrarian economy-based district

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:17 pm

Citing vacancies, Kharge says Modi government is trying to end reservation through the back door

Keeping government posts vacant denies reserved category candidates opportunities; the sale of PSUs and increasing contractual employment further shrinks the availability of jobs covered by reservation, Congress leader says

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Hope Clinic lab gets NABL accreditation

Shillong, Aug 24: The Clinical Laboratory of Hope Clinic, Shillong has been awarded NABL accreditation in the field of medical testing. The accreditation, valid till August 2030, is for Biochemistry. NABL accreditation is granted after assessment of technical competence, quality management systems, testing processes, equipment and personnel competency. Director of the clinic, Dr Daljit Singh [] The post Hope Clinic lab gets NABL accreditation first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 24 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Congress seeks probe into deaths of tribal children in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra

Adivasi Congress chief Vikrant Bhuria calls for a safety audit of tribal hostels, citing alleged lapses in facilities in the two States

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:14 pm

Congress seeks probe into deaths of tribal children in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra

Adivasi Congress chief Vikrant Bhuria calls for a safety audit of tribal hostels, citing alleged lapses in facilities in the two States

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:14 pm

18.49 lakh voters figure in draft electoral rolls in Kalaburagi

Claims, objections can be filed till September 23, while the final electoral rolls will be out on October 27

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:13 pm

18.49 lakh voters figure in draft electoral rolls in Kalaburagi

Claims, objections can be filed till September 23, while the final electoral rolls will be out on October 27

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:13 pm

Zone-level meetings have not been held for last five months, complained councillors

The issue triggered chaos at the council meeting as several councillors spoke and shouted at the official machinery before the Commissioner announced that zone-level meetings would be held on September 2 and 3

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:12 pm

Zone-level meetings have not been held for last five months, complained councillors

The issue triggered chaos at the council meeting as several councillors spoke and shouted at the official machinery before the Commissioner announced that zone-level meetings would be held on September 2 and 3

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:12 pm

Political controversies make CPI(M) grassroots workers anxious, says FB post of VSs son

The leadership should come forward and speak openly to the people and defend itself politically, says V.A. Arun Kumar

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:58 pm

SIR leaves out 5.13 lakh voter names in Belagavi

Objections will be accepted till September 23 in the district

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:55 pm

Keralam loses nothing with Mangalurus bifurcation from Palakkad: Railways

Mangalurus integration with SWR enables unified planning and control facilitating effective operation of passenger and freight trains

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:53 pm

Woman dies after falling into water-filled pit near stormwater drain in Anna Nagar

The deceaseds daughter Sangeetha alleged that her mother died of electrocution, claiming that the police had initially informed her that she might have suffered an electric shock. However, the police said the exact cause of death could be confirmed only after the post-mortem report was received

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:53 pm

Railways to operate 60 extra trains services for 2027 Pushkarams

The police and transportation departments were directed to prepare a report on route maps, entry and exit points at the railway stations, including Godavari and Rajamahendravaram railway stations, and walking routes to guide visitors during the Pushkarams.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:50 pm

BRS blames Congress govt. for allowing A.P. to draw huge water from Srisailam

Ex-minister S. Niranjan Reddy says AP taking away water to outside basin areas at the cost of basin areas of Telangana

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:48 pm

Delhi SIR: Who will be on the draft roll, who faces verification and what happens next? | Explained

Delhi will see the highest shrinkage in draft electoral roll among metro cities with 47.5 lakh names, or one in every three, set to be excluded; over 33 lakh will have to produce documents for verification as enumeration phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Delhis electoral roll of 1.45 crore voters ended on August 17. Here is what the categories mean, who may be left out, who could receive notices and what voters can do if their names are missing

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:46 pm

Merchant Navy sailor killed in Russian drone strike laid to rest in Kasaragod

The mortal remains of 26-year-old Merchant Navy sailor Akhil Joyan, who was killed in a Russian drone strike on a cargo vessel off Ukraines Odessa coast, were laid to rest at his native Vellarikundu on August 24.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:45 pm

Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission publishes draft multi-year tariff regulations for next five-year period

The draft also features provisions aimed at ensuring that the benefits from operational efficiency and expenditure cuts are fully passed on to consumers

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:42 pm

Madurai Corporation to give Anna Bus Stand land to Govt. Rajaji Hospital for establishing integrated regional cancer centre

The Corporation, following a request letter from the Madurai District Collector, agreed to hand over 86 cents of land to Government Rajaji Hospital for establishing the cancer centre

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:39 pm

247 specialty care services in General, district hospitals in Keralam set to stir up a hornets nest

Stakeholders say they were never consulted and that there are innumerable concerns about inadequate human resources at various levels in Health Services.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:27 pm

Subsidy-linked funding sought to keep poultry business viable for young entrepreneurs

Separate subsidised electricity tariff should be formulated for the poultry units, which are facing headwinds, says Broiler Coordination Committee

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:25 pm

CPI(M), Congress leaders trade barbs over rail division split

While CPM district secretary E.N. Suresh Babu challenged Congress MP V.K. Sreekandan to stage an indefinite hunger strike in front of the Railway Ministry in Delhi, Sreekandan hit back, saying those with the courage to protest should take on the BJP instead of targeting him

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:25 pm

Cough & cold medicines with these ingredients not for children under four: What parents need to know

The Union Health Ministry has tightened restrictions on fixed-dose cold medicine combinations containing chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride, requiring warnings that they must not be used in children below four years of age.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:23 pm

Helmet awareness rally held in Nagercoil

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:22 pm

Helmet awareness rally held in Nagercoil

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:22 pm

Transgender person moves Kerala High Court against denial of entry to Sabarimala

Petitioner contends that there are no valid statutory provisions, executive orders, or notified rules that authorise such exclusion, nor any informal restrictions enforced by the police or temple authorities on the entry of transgender persons

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:21 pm

Arunachal: NSCN (IM) cadre apprehended with pistol, ammunition in Tirap

Dibrugarh: An active cadre of the NSCN (IM) was apprehended by the Assam Rifles in a joint operation with the Arunachal Pradesh Police in the general area of New Paniduria in Arunachal Pradeshs Tirap district on Sunday. The apprehended individual was identified as Wangchan Wangsu, 31, a self-styled private of the NSCN (IM). According to [] The post Arunachal: NSCN (IM) cadre apprehended with pistol, ammunition in Tirap appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 24 Aug 2026 8:19 pm

Supplyco eyes record 500-crore turnover this Onam, says Minister

Ensuring the availability and quality of products remain the State governments policy, says Anoop Jacob

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:18 pm

Trump threatens 50% tariff on Canadian automobiles, car parts, steel starting January 1

Long-planned U.S. tariffs on various Canadian goods went into effect after the talks broke off, and Canada has vowed to retaliate

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:17 pm

Keltrons Electronics Village coming up near Moodadi

The existing lighting division at Nandi Bazar near Moodadi in Koyilandy as an Electronics Village is being upgraded; more products to be manufactured there

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:17 pm

Urdu mushaira draws poetry lovers to Tiruchi

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:16 pm

IIPH, AIIMS hold HTA sensitisation meet for Northeast

Shillong, Aug 24: The Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) Shillong, in collaboration with AIIMS Guwahati and the HTAIn Secretariat, Department of Health Research (DHR), organised a sensitisation meeting on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) for the Northeast at AIIMS Guwahati. The meeting aimed to strengthen awareness and understanding of HTA and promote the use of [] The post IIPH, AIIMS hold HTA sensitisation meet for Northeast first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 24 Aug 2026 8:15 pm

PPPAC in-principle nod for privatisation of 11 airports

Next steps involve final recommendation of PPPAC, followed by Cabinet nod

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:15 pm

Protests intensify against move to split Palakkad rail division

The DYFI and Youth Congress held protest marches to the DRMs office demanding withdrawal of the decision

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:13 pm

Protests intensify against move to split Palakkad rail division

The DYFI and Youth Congress held protest marches to the DRMs office demanding withdrawal of the decision

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:13 pm

Dengue cases surge in Chennai, over 3000 houses identified with aedes mosquito larvae

The number of dengue cases in the first three weeks of August has been estimated at 302. Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar registered the highest number of houses tested positive for aedes larvae, with 610 houses testing positive

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:11 pm

TARATDAC urges special access arrangements for differently abled people at Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple consecration

To ensure their safety and convenience, the TARATDAC district secretary stresses the need for special arrangementssuch as stationing dedicated staff at entry points, providing assisted wheelchairs, setting up LED screens to manage congestion, and establishing a separate pathway

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:07 pm

TARATDAC urges special access arrangements for differently abled people at Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple consecration

To ensure their safety and convenience, the TARATDAC district secretary stresses the need for special arrangementssuch as stationing dedicated staff at entry points, providing assisted wheelchairs, setting up LED screens to manage congestion, and establishing a separate pathway

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:07 pm

Shillong GPO among 14 renovated post offices in country

Shillong, Aug 24: The Shillong General Post Office (GPO) was among 14 renovated post offices across the country virtually inaugurated on Monday by Union Minister for Communications and DoNER Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. The inauguration was held at Rang Bhavan, New Delhi, where Scindia also launched the Dak Seva and Dak MITRA Apps in the presence [] The post Shillong GPO among 14 renovated post offices in country first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 24 Aug 2026 8:06 pm

Pre-sowing forecast: TNAU estimates price of quality black sesame to be 140-145 a kg

To arrive at the price, Domestic and Export Market Intelligence Cell of TNAU analysed the rates that prevailed at the Sivagiri Regulated Market of Erode district over the past 25 years

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:06 pm

Pre-sowing forecast: TNAU estimates price of quality black sesame to be 140-145 a kg

To arrive at the price, Domestic and Export Market Intelligence Cell of TNAU analysed the rates that prevailed at the Sivagiri Regulated Market of Erode district over the past 25 years

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:06 pm

Delhi High Court issues notice to Abhijit Iyer Mitra, media portals in privacy case by CJPs Saurav Das

During the hearing, the court was informed that X had removed posts that disclosed Mr. Dass address

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:03 pm

Delhi High Court issues notice to Abhijit Iyer Mitra, media portals in privacy case by CJPs Saurav Das

During the hearing, the court was informed that X had removed posts that disclosed Mr. Dass address

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:03 pm