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Congress blames Centre for recurring exam paper leaks

APCC working president says repeated examination irregularities have eroded confidence in the testing system and affected millions of students across the country

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 9:00 pm

Officials told to work in mission mode to tackle potential impact of El Nino

Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao chairs review meet on contingency plan for erstwhile Karimnagar district; stresses timely implementation of contingency measures, promotion of drought-tolerant and other suitable alternative crops, water conservation and farmer awareness programmes to safeguard livelihoods

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:56 pm

Supreme Court holds abuse is uncivil, but not obscene

In a judgment in a land dispute case in which the four-letter expletive was used, the top court says that to qualify as obscenity, the terms used must be lascivious, should appeal to prurient interests of people, and provoke a tendency to deprave and corrupt peoples minds

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:51 pm

Workers death at Google data centre site sparks row

CPI(M) seeks 50 lakh compensation for kin of

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:46 pm

IUML walks a tightrope over Waqf row, tells Ministers to back UDF with caution

Party faces pressure from various quarters over decisions perceived as a shift from its earlier positions on issues such as Waqf, PM SHRI and the governments move to reduce taxes on low-alcohol beverages

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:44 pm

Two youths drown in Meghadrigedda reservoir

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:35 pm

Salvaging limbs and lives: A chemist to the rescue

By making chaulmoogra oil injectable, Alice Augusta Ball developed the first practical treatment for leprosy, transforming care for patients around the world

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:34 pm

YSRCP leaders decry neglect of Handri-Neeva canal system

They accuse the coalition government of systematically weakening one of Rayalaseemas critical irrigation projects through poor execution and policy reversals, and neglecting the regions water security

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:26 pm

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh calls talk of 50% seat increase for all States an optical illusion

The Constitution still mandates seat reallocation in favour of more populous States unless the 1971 freeze is explicitly retained, the Congress leader says

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:26 pm

East Godavari district registers first COVID-19 case in 2026

COVID-19 wards have been arranged in all the government hospitals across the district by Sunday.

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:26 pm

Tirupati Govindadhamam vows to support needy in cremation services

The electric crematorium facility was jointly launched eight years back by Tirupati Municipal Corporation, with the active support of the Rotary Club of Tirupati, Arya Vysya Association and Veerabahu Society

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:21 pm

YSRCP accuses government of neglecting agriculture amid rainfall deficit

The party leader alleges poor water management, delays in procurement and inadequate support to farmers affected during the ongoing kharif season

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:19 pm

ITDA Chintoor recommends 4 lakh ex gratia for five tribals drowned in Godavari

The tribals were told to hold Gram Sabhas, preventing fishing in the river during the monsoon to prevent untoward incidents.

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:18 pm

At least eight dead, 15 hurt in Nagaland landslide

Heavy incessant rainfall and a cloudburst caused widespread destruction at various locations in and around Mon town; State announces ex-gratia of 4 lakh for kin of deceased, 74,000 for each of the injured

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:15 pm

Six-year-old dies in accident in Tirthahalli

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:15 pm

Victory Pillar in honour of Operation Sindoor heroes getting ready

The pillar is being made of panchaloha by a team of highly skilled craftsmen near Swamimalai; casting ceremony held on Sunday

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:14 pm

Jagan alleges Ramayapatnam port disinvestment will hurt State finances

Former Chief Minister claims the proposed transaction undervalues a strategic public asset, leaves the State with over 3,500 crore in debt-servicing obligations and jeopardises the ports long-term economic potential

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:13 pm

Geo-tagging of forest locations raises concerns over trespassing

Forest department flags 23 Google Maps listings inside reserve forests in Kozhikode as misleading; officials say unauthorised map pins and uploaded photographs are encouraging illegal entry into protected areas; DFO seeks removal of the listings, warning of trespassing, public safety risks and human-wildlife conflict

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:09 pm

Assam Governor highlights Sanskrits role in connecting heritage and modernity

Inaugurating a lecture series at the NSU, Lakshman Prasad Acharya urges students to study the scientific aspects hidden in Sanskrit, decipher them, and pass on the benefits to the future generations

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:08 pm

TDP calls YSRCPs allegations on Handri-Neeva works baseless

The party that halted the expansion works and failed to move a basket of earth during its five-year term has no moral right to speak about it now, says Payyavula Keshav

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:07 pm

Doctor assault case: Shiv Sena corporator surrenders before police, sent to judicial custody till Aug. 3

Bombay HC cancelled the bail granted to Ramesh Mhatre by the Kalyan Judicial Magistrate First Class Court; matter has been posted for further hearing on July 22

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:07 pm

Clarity regarding app sought from ECI

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 8:01 pm

CPI(M) demands urgent rehabilitation of Polavaram project displaced families

The party alleges that only about 20 per cent of the rehabilitation process has been completed

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:58 pm

Man stabbed to death in Kottayam

The accused, Sreekanth, a resident of Manganam, was arrested shortly after the incident

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:54 pm

Education should create job givers, not just job seekers: Tamil Nadu Governor

A monthly salary offers guaranteed income but limited growth whereas entrepreneurship involves risk but also offers the possibility of prosperity; young people are the ones who can afford to take that risk, he says

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:51 pm

MP distributes tricycles to 42 Divyang in Hubballi

He says PM Modi has launched Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana to see that even the most vulnerable members of society get benefits

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:50 pm

Anakapalli to Ayodhya free spiritual train launched

The initiative covers free travel, accommodation, meals and medical support for underprivileged families; 1,500 devotees undertaking pilgrimage

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:49 pm

Aadi Natya Festival inaugurated

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:49 pm

Police enhance night vigil across Sri Sathya Sai district to boost security

During the inspections, the police officials question suspicious individuals moving during midnight hours without valid reasons, collect details and fingerprints of some individuals for verification

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:46 pm

Prioritise States interests in Parliament, CPI(M) urges TDP and YSRCP MPs

Highlight the crisis faced by tobacco, maize, mango and aquaculture farmers, and seek solutions from the Union government, it suggests

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:44 pm

DUK partners with HEX20 to launch hands-on educational programme in satellite technology

The initiative aims at providing selected students from India and abroad with immersive training in the design, assembly, integration and testing of satellite subsystems

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:41 pm

Protest on Wednesday against planned private port in Ankola

Protestors to gather at the Ankola Swatantrya Sangrama Smarak Bhavan and walk to the Deputy Commissioners office to submit a memorandum

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:40 pm

Youth driving drunk recklessly chased by public, caught and thrashed

An investigation finds that the duo went to a party along with their friends, consumed liquor and drove the car in an inebriated state, resulting in the chaos

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:40 pm

Delhi records warmest July night in five years; maximum 3 degrees above normal

The weather department has predicted a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain on Monday (July 20, 2026), with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to settle around 36 degrees Celsius and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively, the IMD said

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:39 pm

Fight should now be launched to change government that is not accountable: Uddhav

A fight should now be launched to change a government that is not accountable. And this fight is not just about Sonam Wangchuk, says Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:35 pm

24-hour water supply scheme to be commissioned in some areas of Tiruchi before July 31

Being implemented at a cost of 38.49 crore under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 scheme, work is likely to be completed ahead of schedule

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:24 pm

Thirumudivakkam police shoot history-sheeter and apprehend him

As the accused Karuppu attempted to flee after attacking head constable Vijayakumar, the inspector took out the service revolver and shot Karuppu on his right ankle

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:23 pm

Mysuru hosts Women Cancer Summit 2026

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:23 pm

Row over free meal distribution by political outfits at government hospitals in Kerala

Health Minister declares that no political organisation will be allowed to run welfare activities inside government hospitals under its own banner and says the responsibility rests solely with the Health dept. DYFI, which has been offering free meals for years, says it stepped in only because the hospitals lacked a mechanism to provide free food to patients caregivers

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:21 pm

Gadag nurse dies in road accident in Riyadh

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:21 pm

FIFA World Cup 2026 final: The stage is set for Argentinas offense vs Spains defense

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is set to be the stage of a generational clash as Messi and Argentina take on Yamal and SPain

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:15 pm

Duke Of Tuscany obliges in Governors Cup

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:09 pm

Police step up surveillance against human trafficking in Chittoor

The enforcement will be against not only the organisers and middlemen but also against those involved in trafficking women under the guise of jobs, marriage proposals and other false promises, says SP

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:09 pm

M.P. Cabinet clears draft UCC Bill, exempts STs; polygamy, nikah halala prohibited

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav claimed that the proposed law has received support from all religious communities and that over 80% of Muslim women and 40% of Muslim men backed the proposal

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:08 pm

Vallasadya season begins at Aranmula

Oarsmen aboard 10 palliyodams arrived at the temple ghats to a rousing welcome on the opening day

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 7:08 pm

Manipur, Meghalaya declare holiday on July 20 for students to watch FIFA World Cup final

Most children and youths in the football-crazy State are likely to stay awake for at least two hours past midnight and will not be able to attend classes on July 20 morning, a government spokesperson says

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 6:55 pm

TDPP seeks legislation to sternly deal with social media abuse

At an all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, it urges Central aid of 60,000 crore for irrigation projects, expeditious linking of Godavari and Penna rivers, and the need to reach out to aqua and tobacco growers

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 6:51 pm

Delimitation: how to align what is said and what is written

The Bills moved by the government did not align with the oral promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on the floor of Parliament and in interactions with representatives of political parties

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 6:51 pm

If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain is set to be under way, history promises a goalscoring thriller

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 6:46 pm

10 booked, five two-wheelers seized after minors perform dangerous stunt on Pollachi Road

Pillion riders were seen dragging the centre stand of the two-wheelers on the road, creating sparks and compromising public safety

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 6:45 pm

Former Rajya Sabha member releases book on Rayalaseema farmers struggle

Releasing the book, T.G. Venkatesh says that such literary works, which highlight the hardships of farmers and the issues faced by the people of the Rayalaseema region, foster greater public awareness

The Hindu 19 Jul 2026 6:42 pm