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Supreme Court seeks government response on plea to ban retail sale of acid

Petitioners have raised concerns over the use of corrosive substance in crimes against women

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 10:52 pm

Mahanagar Gas Ltd to hike price of CNG by 2 per kg across all retail outlets

CNG in Mumbai would now cost 88/kg. Price of Domestic PNG would also be hiked by 1/SCM.

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 10:51 pm

SIR: Voters without Aadhaar unable to submit Form-6, risks exclusion

As per ECI guidelines, while filing Form-6, a voter can either provide their Aadhaar details orindicatethat they do not have an Aadhaar number.

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 10:51 pm

Messis glorious position in football is set in stone

Statistics would reveal 125 goals from 207 appearances for Argentina, but Messi was more than just numbers

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 10:43 pm

Bihar, Jharkhand sign agreement on sharing Sone River water

Bihar CM says his State has been allocated 5.75 million-acre feet of the river water, and Jharkhand 2 MAF. The two States had a dispute over sharing 7.75 MAF of water allocated for the then undivided Bihar under a 1973 agreement

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 10:28 pm

The republic of examinations

When failures of educational legitimacy become crises of political legitimacy

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 10:26 pm

Motor racing ace Jagat Nanjappa no more

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 10:24 pm

Citing lack of jurisdiction, India rejects Hague courts Indus Waters Treaty ruling

MEA says India has 'never recognised the existence in law of this illegally-constituted and so-called Court of Arbitration'

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 10:20 pm

Bomb threat forces diversion of Air India Express flight to Ahmedabad

After the aircraft landed in Ahmedabad, security agencies checked the aircraft and found nothing suspicious; the official said an investigation has been launched

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 10:17 pm

HDFC Bank CEOs decision to retire causes leadership transition risk: Moodys

DMD Kaizad M Bharucha, half a dozen external candidates in the race

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 10:10 pm

NIIF raises 19,000 crore for second infra fund

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 10:00 pm

Draft voter lists see over 6 crore deletions so far in SIR third phase

The third phase was carried out in 16 States and 3 Union Territories. Draft rolls of all these States have been published, except for Nagaland and Tripura

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:59 pm

Three Kuki villagers killed in Manipur

They were gunned down along the same road in Kangpokpi district, where four Liangmai Naga civilians were killed on August 27

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:48 pm

Keralam government reconstitutes GIDA general council

Goshree Islands Development Authority was initially set up in May 1994 to build the Goshree bridges linking the islands of Mulavukad, Vallarpadam and Vypeen with the Ernakulam mainland

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:45 pm

Kozhikode Mayor assures steps to prevent diversion of Central Market funds

The Corporation plans to convene a meeting next week to discuss the issue. The Mayor says steps are being taken to expedite the project and ensure that the funds are not lost.

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:44 pm

Watch:Modi Meets Iran PM Pezeshkian: what is at stake for India? | Above the Fold | Aug 31, 2026

PM Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit, with the two leaders discussing bilateral ties and developments in West Asia. As the Iran conflict continues, what does the meeting mean for India?

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:37 pm

Idols made with eco-friendly materials gain ground ahead of Vinayaka Chaturthi festival

Veteran artisan S. Periyasami has been crafting what is known as the grand Bombay model of processional Ganesh idols using eco-friendly material at his home-based workshop at Nangamangalam Chathiram near Samayapuram

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:27 pm

Tata Advanced Systems, Javelin Joint Venture sign pact for co-production of anti-tank missiles in India

The agreement comes days after the Indian Army signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance with the United States for the procurement of the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system through the Foreign Military Sales route under emergency procurement powers.

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:26 pm

News Analysis: Kanthapurams directive on curbs on women puts CPI(M) ties under strain

A Samastha circular asking mahals and madrasas to prevent women from sharing stage or public space with unrelated men during religious celebrations draw criticism from CPI(M) leaders and womens organisations

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:22 pm

Krishna Byre Gowda inspects solid waste management system

He directed officials to ensure proper door-to-door collection of segregated waste and instructed sanitation workers to collect waste kept outside residents gates instead of waiting for them to hand it over.

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:22 pm

Overseas drug links under Kerala Police scanner, says IG

Inspector General (IG) Putta Vimaladitya says investigators are examining suspected international supply chains, with Afghanistan, Oman, and Thailand figuring among countries whose links are being verified

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Karwar-Ankola-Gokarna Chalo on Thursday

Seer calls for awareness rally for environment protection

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:15 pm

Marriage does not bar POCSO prosecution if wife is under 18, says Kerala HC

Accused had contended that he married the complainant, then 17, in accordance with Islamic religious rites; Court says the validity of the alleged marriage must be decided by the trial court; HC holds that marriage would not absolve the accused of criminal liability under POCSO or the IPC

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:14 pm

Workshop on International Law held at DSNLU

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:09 pm

Workshop on International Law held at DSNLU

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:09 pm

Family of U.S. citizen held on terror charges flags accuseds health, seeks diplomatic help

Family of Mathhew Van Dyke, detained at Kolkata airport on March 11 and arrested by the NIA, has renewed calls for urgent diplomatic intervention amid concerns over his health and prison conditions

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:08 pm

Family of U.S. citizen held on terror charges flags accuseds health, seeks diplomatic help

Family of Mathhew Van Dyke, detained at Kolkata airport on March 11 and arrested by the NIA, has renewed calls for urgent diplomatic intervention amid concerns over his health and prison conditions

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:08 pm

Godavari waters through Polavaram left canal to meet North Coastal Andhra needs from September 2

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will formally mark the occasion by performing Jala Harathi at Sitarampuram in Payakaraopeta mandal of Anakapalli district; Officials clarify that the release of water does not indicate the completion of the main Polavaram irrigation project

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:04 pm

Godavari waters through Polavaram left canal to meet North Coastal Andhra needs from September 2

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will formally mark the occasion by performing Jala Harathi at Sitarampuram in Payakaraopeta mandal of Anakapalli district; Officials clarify that the release of water does not indicate the completion of the main Polavaram irrigation project

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:04 pm

Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football

It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time, Messi, 39, wrote on Instagram.

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:02 pm

Madras High Court amici curiae recommend measures to restore Valankulam, Periyakulam in Coimbatore

As part of short-term measures, the amici curiae suggested that the court direct the corporation to remove the solar panels at Periyakulam and restore two sewage treatment plants; relocating recreational light or laser display from roosting areas of birds at the tanks and removing invasive water hyacinth and plastic waste were also recommended

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 9:00 pm

Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh conducts surprise inspection of BMTC, KSRTC bus stations

He immediately directed the BMTC managing director to coordinate with the Health Department Commissioner and ensure that a doctor is posted at the Namma Clinic without delay

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 8:58 pm

CPI leader Binoy Viswam calls for unity amid tensions with CPI(M)

CPIs demand is not for a specific post, but for bringing about a new culture of mutual respect within the LDF.

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 8:58 pm

Keralam has to focus on high-tech industries to reverse migration, says Vice-President

In Kerala, land is a scarce commodity. But you have to develop the State with more opportunities. Traditional industry may not be possible because of the land cost

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 8:51 pm

Pinarayi 'intimidating former party workers, accuses Keralam Minister C.P. John

He says demands for Pinarayi Vijayan to vacate the position of the Leader of the Opposition and M.V. Govindan to vacate the position of CPI(M) State secretary has been raised from the branch level to the State level

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 8:51 pm

Coimbatore city police launch Police Eyes private security guards crime prevention network

Security guards are instructed to watch out for activities that may be precursors to criminal acts, such as movement of suspicious persons or vehicles or anyone scoping out houses and shops

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 8:44 pm

Youth held for murdering aged woman

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 8:40 pm

Siang Dam in Arunachal: Can India Balance Water Security and Indigenous Concerns?

Written by: Pooja Gupta The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), proposed in Upper Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh, is set to be Indias largest hydropower dam a nearly 11,000 MW structure conceived to regulate the flow of the Siang River, which becomes the Brahmaputra downstream in Assam. It is also one of the most [] The post Siang Dam in Arunachal: Can India Balance Water Security and Indigenous Concerns? appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 31 Aug 2026 8:39 pm

Minister calls for stronger media-admin partnership to take schemes to last mile

Shillong, Aug 31: Minister for Cooperation, Labour and Food & Civil Supplies, Methodius Dkhar, on Monday called for stronger partnership between media and administration to improve awareness, counter misinformation and ensure benefits of government schemes reach the last mile. He was addressing PIB Varta Media Sensitisation Workshop on Centrally Sponsored Schemes organised by Press [] The post Minister calls for stronger media-admin partnership to take schemes to last mile first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 31 Aug 2026 8:39 pm

Hajong body seeks CBI inquiry into deaths of two youths in Nongthymmai

Shillong, Aug 31: The Hajong Students Youth Voice (HSYV) Federation Council has launched an online appeal calling for a fair, transparent and independent investigation, including a CBI inquiry, into the deaths of two young Hajong youths. Semanto Hajong (21) and Pronome Hajong (22) were found dead under suspicious circumstances inside a roadside shop at Lumsohphoh, [] The post Hajong body seeks CBI inquiry into deaths of two youths in Nongthymmai first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 31 Aug 2026 8:31 pm

Madanapalle officials told to prepare for incoming HNSS water supply

Addressing an emergency meeting, Collector directs Irrigation and coordinating departments to complete preparations to conserve water sources immediately

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 8:21 pm

Sheds damaged in fire in Bagalkot

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 8:17 pm

Karnataka High Court quashes acquisition of 1,938 acres for KHBs housing project

The High Court of Karnataka has quashed the acquisition of 1,938 acres of land for the Karnataka Housing Boards Suryanagar 4th phase residential layout project

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 8:15 pm

Congress steps up attack on BJP after FIR against Rahul Gandhi overpurification row

Party leader K.C. Venugopal says the registration of FIR has exposed BJPs casteist mindset. He says the BJP is willing to deploy the entire might of the State to supress voices supporting Dalits

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 8:15 pm

Avantel bags 118 cr contract from DRDO

The contract is to be executed by February 2029.

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 8:13 pm

Avantel bags 118 cr contract from DRDO

The contract is to be executed by February 2029.

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 8:13 pm