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Supreme Court clears way for States to withdraw NEET protest FIRs

The Supreme Court has clarified that State governments, including Delhi, can withdraw eligible FIRs filed against students who participated in the NEET paper leak protests. The court also said its July 28 order does not prevent States from closing such cases, while making it clear that those accused of serious offences will not be covered.

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:59 pm

Indian sailor missing after vessel hit near Odesa, family seeks help

The family of Indian crew member Ramchandra Dubey has appealed to the Government of India to trace him after he went missing when the vessel he was travelling on was struck near Ukraines Odesa port on July 25. While two of the four Indian crew members have been confirmed safe, the whereabouts of Ramchandra Dubey and another Indian sailor remain unknown as the Indian Embassy in Kyiv continues to coordinate with Ukrainian authorities.

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:59 pm

Markets up 1.6% as US open to talks with Iran

Market sentiment was further supported by a rebound in FII inflows and a strengthening rupee, although elevated U.S. bond yields remain a key risk to the sustainability of foreign flows into emerging markets

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:58 pm

Karnataka cabinet gets full strength as Congress announces 20 new ministers

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has expanded his Cabinet, inducting 20 ministers and filling all available berths. The expansion includes several new faces, key political leaders and notable comebacks.

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:57 pm

India's manufacturing sector activity growth falls to 5-year low in July amid challenging market condition: PMI

The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) is a gauge of overall conditions derived from measures of new orders, output, employment, supplier delivery times and stocks of purchases.

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:52 pm

Prashant Kishores big win in Bankipur: Key takeaways from the crucial Bihar by-polls | Analysis

Prashant Kishores victory in the Bankipur bypoll has sparked fresh debate about Bihars changing political landscape. From the impact of young voters to challenges facing the BJP and RJD, heres a look at the key takeaways from one of Bihars most closely watched elections.

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:50 pm

22 children die of Chandipura virus in Gujarat this monsoon

Gujarat has reported 184 suspected cases of the virus so far, of which 35 have tested positive, while the results of 11 samples are awaited, Health Minister Praful Panseriya said

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:50 pm

Rajnath Singh calls for greater civil-military integration in Defence Ministry

The Defence Minister says greater synergy is essential to address evolving security and technological challenges as the armed forces move towards enhanced jointness

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:48 pm

Russian strike burns 8 million books in Ukraine: publisher

It is not the first time Russia has struck a major publishing centre, drawing accusations from Kyiv that Moscow was specifically targeting them

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:40 pm

TNPL: Riveting action on the cards as 10th season gets underway

Holder Tiruppur Tamizhans meets Dindigul Dragons in the opener; the competition has been restricted to only two venues this time; Gillies, under Jagadeesan, will be eager to regain glory

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:30 pm

HCLTech completes acquisition of HPE's Telco Solutions business

HCLTech completes acquisition of HPE's Telco Solutions business

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:30 pm

Hard-right Reform U.K. vow to use navy to stop small boats

They come as Mr. Farage and Reform which led national polls for around 18 months but have seen that lead disappear in recent weeks are embroiled in a series of scandals and official probes into their finances

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:29 pm

Watch: Bihar: Prashant Kishor Pulls Off Shock Win in BJP Stronghold | Above the Fold | Aug 3 2026

Prashant Kishors victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election marks a significant political moment in Bihar, with Jan Suraaj winning a seat the BJP had held for decades. We also bring you the latest on the Supreme Courts clarification on NEET protest cases, the Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh verdict, and developments in West Asia.

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:26 pm

Cauvery water row: Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court, seeks fair share of Cauvery water from Karnataka

The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court for a direction to the State of Karnataka to implement a Central Water Management Authority decision of July 30 to ensure the release of 3,500 cusecs for 15 days from its two reservoirs at Kabini and Krishna Raja Sagara.

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:22 pm

Major fire at sawmill, godown in Dindigul

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:15 pm

Delhi police move against social media handles over misleading Jantar Mantar protest videos

Meta and X have been asked to remove videos falsely portraying the concluded agitation as ongoing, while police identify accounts for possible legal action

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:15 pm

One dies in manjuvirattu in Sivaganga

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:05 pm

NTPC posts 15% growth in power generation in July, 9.5% on a year-to-date basis

Power trading has grown 24% to 20.64 BU in July 2026

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:03 pm

Uttam pushes for getting environmental clearances for pending projects in time-bound manner

He says SC verdict is expected to open new window for project clearances with priority on PRLIS, Sitarama, Dindi, Gouravelli

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:01 pm

Long absconding accused arrested

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:01 pm

Dheeran Chinnamalais 221st death anniversary observed in Erode district

It was in Odanilai that Dheeran Chinnamalai built a fort after the fall of Tipu Sultan, alongside whom he had fought the British in the Anglo-Mysore Wars; he led campaigns on the banks of the Cauvery, at Odanilai and at Arachalur before being captured and executed by the British at Sankari Fort on Aadi 18, 1805

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 9:01 pm

TUDA launches drone survey for Settipalle Model Township project

Survey aims to cover an area of 223.63 acres of land allotted by TUDA to the beneficiaries, ahead of creating the essential infrastructure

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:58 pm

Bankipur bypoll victory reveals Gen Z backing for Prashant Kishor

The jubilant Jan Suraaj Party founder says it is not an individual fight but BJP must change its Chief Minister in Bihar, and also stop migration of youth

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:56 pm

Kerala High Court denies appeal against stay on police association rejig

An order by the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) abolished the Kerala Police Officers Association and re-distributed its members and assets among two other police associations. A Single Bench stayed the order and a former office-bearer of Kerala Police Association appealed against the stay.

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:54 pm

Minister inaugurates development works worth 5.2 crore at Chinnamandem

The projects include CC roads, BT roads, a health clinic and a proposed veterinary hospital building across several villages

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:51 pm

Tadoba tiger Explorer returns to Andhra Pradesh in search of mate, territory

Now a fully grown adult, the tiger has returned to the Jangareddigudem forests months after its remarkable cross-country journey, prompting the State to pursue the relocation of female tigers and the establishment of a breeding population

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:49 pm

Kerala floods 2026: death toll climbs to 18 even as rain intensity abates

CM Satheesan says the situation in most districts is now under control following a decline in rainfall. Eighteen people lost their lives in rain-related incidents, while three others remain missing, according to official figures.

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:47 pm

Tirkey slams Hockey India DG, seeks detailed response on jersey change queries

The Hockey India chief has asked Srivastava to provide the specific authority, approval or delegation under which the decision to change the official jersey was taken, timeline of the change, names, designations and roles of every person involved in the process and copies of all internal correspondence relating to the decision

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:46 pm

Orange alert issued for Keralas Palakkad district on Tuesday

Heavy rain continued to lash the district on Monday

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:44 pm

Pappu Yadavs seer skit puts SP in a bind; party leader terms it incorrect act

Samajwadi Party leaders tell INDIA bloc that the skit was a misstep and could derail the ongoing campaign against the government on the Ram Temple donation row

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:43 pm

South Western Railway records highest-ever freight loading in July

South Western Railway registered its highest-ever freight loading for the month of July, handling 4.69 million tonnes of originating freight in July 2026, an increase of 11.7% over the 4.2 MT recorded in the corresponding month last year

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:26 pm

Kerala rains 2026: festive bustle makes way for eerie silence in Ranni

Half-open shutters, heaps of mud, waterlogged furniture and ruined merchandise stand as grim reminders of the flash flood that ripped through the town

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:26 pm

Majority of farmers back LPS for Amaravati rail, ring road projects, says Narayana

Farmers from Tadikonda and Mothadaka express willingness to opt for the scheme, while Kantheru villagers seek further consultations before taking a final decision

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:25 pm

SCR awaits Railway Board nod for 4,500-crore Armoor-Adilabad line

The proposed line would provide rail connectivity to several unserved and remote areas of northern Telangana while improving access to Hyderabad, officials said

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:22 pm

Power shutdown on August 5

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:21 pm

Train services on Mangaluru-Bengaluru line resume after two-day suspension

Railways had suspended services from Saturday night following debris accumulation on the track triggered by landslips on the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:17 pm

Rain eases in Keralas Wayanad

More than a dozen relief camps shut as weather improves; 584 people from 174 families remain in 14 camps

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:16 pm

Former MLA, MP taken into custody as YSRCP leaders clash with police in Uravakonda

Several YSRCP leaders, including the former MLA Visweswara Reddy, former MP Gorantla Madhav and others, were reportedly either taken into preventive custody or placed under house arrest during protests over alleged land encroachment by TDP leaders

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:16 pm

Opposition sharpens attack on Kerala CM, accuses him of resorting to lies

The accusations revolve around Satheesans controversial helicopter trip and scheduled lunch during the disaster, with LDF leaders asserting that his lack of effective crisis management has compromised government operations.

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:14 pm

Four relief camps remain open in Kasaragod

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 8:02 pm

Rain causes slight disruptions to Sabarimala pilgrimage in Kerala

Pilgrims travelling from Nilackal were temporarily stopped following reports of a landslip at Attathodu, while those arriving through Erumely also faced entry curbs

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 7:55 pm

I&PR Minister accuses YSRCP of trying to disturb peace

Kolusu alleges Jagan is encouraging party cadres to create unrest; warns of strict action against those disturbing law and order

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 7:55 pm

Thousands celebrate Aadi Perukku at Bhavani Kooduthurai

Devotees began arriving in the early hours and took a holy dip at the bathing ghats before offering special prayers for prosperity and good health

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 7:55 pm

Panchayat secretary caught red-handed while accepting bribe in Kalaburagi

A gram panchayat secretary was arrested by Karnataka Lokayukta officials in Kalaburagi city on Monday for allegedly accepting a bribe of 9,950 for processing a property transfer application

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 7:54 pm

Third suspect arrested in JeM-linkedterror module in West Bengal

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has now been roped in to probe the cross-border communications between the suspects andtheiroperatives

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 7:54 pm

Karnataka Cabinet expansion sparks dissent among senior Congress MLAs

Several Congress MLAs have accused the Congress leadership of favouring turncoats over party loyalists

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 7:54 pm

Free Sanskrit course begins at AU

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 7:52 pm

Minister challenges former MLA to development debate

Distributing pattadar passbooks in Pottipadu, Janardhan Reddy says TDP wants wants peaceful atmosphere to prevail, but the YSRCP leaders are trying to vitiate it

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 7:48 pm

Sloth bear found dead

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 7:44 pm

Body of man washed away in Bantwal recovered

The police suspect that the man slipped into a rivulet while crossing a footbridge near his house

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 7:43 pm