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Tahir Hussain moves Delhi HC against conviction in IB officers murder case

The appeal, which was filed on August 24, is likely to come up for hearing next week

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 4:43 am

Trump declares emergency over foreign equipment in U.S. power grid

The executive order blocks companies from buying, importing or installing certain foreign-made parts used in what the government calls the bulk-power system

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 4:22 am

Floods in Nepal Claim 17 Lives, 57 Pilgrims from Tamil Nadu Stranded

Chennai, August 27: At least 57 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu are stranded in the flood-affected Rasuwagadhi district of Nepal. Rising water levels have hindered rescue teams from reaching several areas. Reports indicate that over 400 Indians are among those trapped in the northern region, where the floods have resulted in at least 17 fatalities. The ... Read more Floods in Nepal Claim 17 Lives, 57 Pilgrims from Tamil Nadu Stranded

Morningstar 27 Aug 2026 3:44 am

CM Directs Officials To Help Tamils Stranded In Nepal Flood

Emergency helpline numbers have been announced to enable Tamils stranded in Nepal and need assistance, as well as their relatives in Tamil Nadu, to get in touch.

Deccan Chronicle 27 Aug 2026 2:29 am

Six arrested in Drug Inspector paper leak case

The MPSC had cancelled the recruitment process for Drug Inspector, Group-B posts in the Food and Drug Administration on August 26 after a preliminary inquiry into irregularities in the screening test held on March 22, 2026

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 2:15 am

The high cost of Indias private health-care boom

The country needs private capital to expand health care, but investment cannot be allowed to shape clinical decisions, pricing and access in ways that make care unaffordable or unnecessarily intensive

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 1:58 am

M.P. Ministers remarks on sugar price surge draw Congress ire

Kailash Vijayvargiya made the remarks in a light conversation with the media in Indore, but ended up facing political backlash amid the recent surge in sugar prices ahead of the festive season

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 1:49 am

Drawing lines: On the India-China 25th Special Representatives talks

India and China must be transparent about the talks on boundary dispute

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 1:46 am

The glorious past of Chennais Shanti Theatre

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 1:46 am

Grounded: On Tamil Nadus Parandur airport project

Chennai needs more runways, not just new terminals

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 1:42 am

Ensure all necessary preparations, maintain vigilance in view of the severe flood in Nepal: U.P. CM to officials

Yogi Adityanath prayed to Lord Pashupatinath for the safety and well-being of all those affected

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 1:23 am

Restoring lakes by going beyond quick fixes

In cities such as Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, peri-urban land that once served as agricultural fields or natural lake catchments has mutated into prime real estate

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 1:22 am

Bengalurus risk-averse force

Police have been cautious in their approach to protests, irrespective of who is in power

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 1:12 am

State Archers Srinithi, Hridhika Among Medalists

Archers from Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry are participating in the Indian Round category.

Deccan Chronicle 27 Aug 2026 1:11 am

Library constructed in memory of Thiru Vi Ka near Porur remains closed

The State government celebrated the birth anniversary of the labour leader by paying floral tributes at the Secretariat

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 12:52 am

India will win gold at Asian Games:Neha

For senior midfielder Neha, participating in her third World Cup, the result brought back painful memories of previous setbacks loss in the bronze medal game at 2020 Olympics and defeat to Australia in the 2022 Commonwealth Games semifinal

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 12:51 am

Agonising Wait For News In Tamil Nadu As Nepal Flood Hits Pilgrim Convoy

The pilgrims were travelling in three buses towards Tibet when the region was hit by flash floods

NDTV 27 Aug 2026 12:43 am

Police may bar CJPs Sept. 5 protest in New Delhi district

AISA offers support tooutfitsprotest march, called a week before two-day BRICS leaders summit; several foreign dignitaries, including Russian President, expected at the international conference

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 12:19 am

When mobility paves the way for citys development

From operating one of Indias earliest train and tramcar services to nationalising public transport in 1947, Chennai has been a trendsetter in the public transport scene. Today, residents can choose from suburban, MTC, MRTS and Metro Rail services

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 12:17 am

Childhood cancer: India has the treatment, but not the reachor the data

The countrys capability when it comes to treating childhood cancer has expanded immensely. The challenge however is, we do not know how may children have cancer, and not every child with cancer is able to reach and afford these treatments

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 12:14 am

Coimbatore gyms under watch over misuse of cardiac stimulant

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Aug 26 (IANS) Police and Drug Administration officials have stepped up surveillance of gyms and fitness centres across Tamil Nadus Coimbatore district following reports that Mephentermine, a prescription cardiac stimulant, is being illegally used by young fitness enthusiasts to improve endurance during intensive workouts. Health officials warned that misuse of the injectable []

bhaskarlive 26 Aug 2026 11:35 pm

Parandur airport scrapped: What happens to the land now?

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has formally scrapped the proposed 27,400-crore Parandur greenfield airport project, bringing an end to years of protests by villagers and farmers. But the decision has triggered a new question: what happens to the thousands of acres of land that were already acquired for the project? Can the government return the land to original owners? What does the Land Acquisition Act say? And what options does Tamil Nadu have now that the project has been shelved? In this explainer, we break down the legal provisions, the status of acquired land, previous examples of land return in Tamil Nadu, and what the future could hold for Parandur and its residents.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 11:21 pm

Telangana Helpline for Nepal flood victims

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 11:20 pm

Seven missing Konaseema fishermen found safe off West Bengal coast

Fishermen noticed the missing boat near Shankarpur fishing harbour and helped the missing ones to contact their family members through cellphone

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 11:19 pm

In Tamil Nadu, A Battle Over Proposed Airport Turns A Clash Of Sons-In-Laws

The exchange turned the Parandur debate into an unusual Mapillai (son in law) battle, with the political spotlight shifting from the airport project to the family and business associations of political figures.

NDTV 26 Aug 2026 11:19 pm

Non-Marathi rickshaw drivers protest, assault case registered in Kandivali

The incident in Kandivali has brought the friction between Marathi and non-Marathi rickshaw drivers into the open

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 11:13 pm

Tamil Nadu Government Appoints Ministers for Development Oversight in Chennai

Chennai, August 26: The Tamil Nadu government has appointed ministers to closely monitor development projects across all 15 zones of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). This initiative aims to effectively implement welfare schemes throughout the city. Minister Aadhav Arjun, responsible for Chennai district, will coordinate the activities of these ministers and oversee the comprehensive implementation ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Appoints Ministers for Development Oversight in Chennai

Morningstar 26 Aug 2026 11:05 pm

Bombay HC orders FDA re-inspection of MCA eateries

The Bombay High Court ordered the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration to re-inspect five eateries operating on the premises of the Mumbai Cricket Association

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 11:04 pm

Zelenskyy awards Elon Musk Ukraines Order of Freedom for Starlink role

Elon Musk has allowed the Ukrainians to use Starlink inside their own territory, including in Ukrainian regions occupied by the Russians, but has restricted use of the satellite system inside Russia

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 10:48 pm

Tamil Nadu: CM To Open Mettur On Sep 1 For Irrigating Cauvery Delta

Chief Minister himself would be present at the ceremony to mark the opening of Mettur reservoir on September 1: Tamil Nadu Government

Deccan Chronicle 26 Aug 2026 10:40 pm

Taiwan President pushes $6.6 billion military drone bill ahead of crucial vote

Taiwans Government says the plans to buy some 2,10,000 new military drones cannot wait, given the wars in Ukraine and West Asia have shown the importance of uncrewed weapons in modern warfare

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 10:32 pm

Six dead as vehicle falls into ditch in J&Ks Poonch

L-G Manoj Sinha, and CM Omar Abdullah express their anguish, direct immediate assistance

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 10:21 pm

Watch: Lok Sabha Secretariat issues notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs over disqualification pleas

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has issued notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs, seeking their replies within seven days on petitions seeking their disqualification under the anti-defection law.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 10:15 pm

Nepal flood: Keralam starts help desk to provide emergency assisstance to stranded people

People seeking assistance can contact the NoRKA Global Contact Centre at 1800 425 3939 (toll-free) or +91 88020 12345 (missed call from abroad)

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 10:13 pm

Reservation Hatao Andolan solidifies into quota reforms/general category interest platform

The movement has now prepared a charter of demands that calls for a National Commission for the General Category, the complete rollback of the UGCs 2026 caste-equity rules, and a review of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities Act)

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 10:12 pm

Integrated command centres planned in border areas as India upgrades land-border management

The smart border architecture will integrate artificial intelligence, sensors, surveillance systems and unified command-and-control centres to strengthen border security and enable faster responses to threats, says official

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 10:11 pm

Jairam Ramesh seeks Kargil-style review of Operation Sindoor after General Chauhan remarks

General Chauhans latest remarks, coupled with his earlier revelations, had raised understandable concern and warranted a structured review of the operation, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:58 pm

Interim V-C of MSU appointed

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:58 pm

Nepal flash flood: What triggered the deadly Himalayan disaster?

A devastating flash flood has struck Nepals Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, leaving at least eight people dead and hundreds reported missing. The disaster swept through the Bhote Koshi River basin, causing widespread destruction to villages, roads, bridges and major hydropower projects. Authorities say hundreds of travellers are unaccounted for, including foreign tourists from several countries. Rescue teams, supported by helicopters and emergency personnel, are continuing search and evacuation operations across the affected region.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:56 pm

How permission was granted to sell eatables inside Vandiyur park, HC asks Madurai Corporation

Earlier, the court had directed the Corporation to forthwith close down commercial activities entrusted to private persons in rooms or buildings constructed on the banks of the Vandiyur lake

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:50 pm

Congress asks President to dismiss Madhya Pradesh government for reportedly shielding Minister who made remarks against Colonel Qureshi

M.P. Minister Vijay Shah had implied that the Indian army officer was a sister of the Pahalgam terrorists; media reports claim M.P. Cabinet decided not to grant sanction for Mr. Shahs prosecution

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:45 pm

Peripheral inflammation may drive brain damage in rare neurological disorder, finds NIMHANS study

Researchers identify link that could aid earlier diagnosis of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:43 pm

Watch: Nepal flash floods: at least 95 dead, over 100 Indians missing | Above the Fold | Aug 26, 2026

Massive flash floods in Nepal have killed at least 95 people and left over 400 people missing. Among the missing at over 100 Indians. Rescue operations are underway. In this episode, we get the latest update, from the ground, on the disaster.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:43 pm

Chidambaram says there has been no corruption or virtually nil corruption at many govt. offices in Tamil Nadu

Congress MP cites public feedback as the source of his information

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:18 pm

Karnataka books 10,237 cases against school vehicles in three years; Bengaluru tops list

Bengaluru Urban recorded the highest number of cases at 3,244, followed by Hassan with 1,169 cases and Kolar with 674 cases

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Bajaj General Insurance unveils health cover for families with pets

The policy covers in-patient hospitalisation, room rent, road and pet ambulance services, pre- and post-hospitalisation expenses, domiciliary care, modern treatment methods.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:15 pm

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Expresses Concern Over Missing People in Nepal Floods

Chennai, August 26: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has expressed deep sorrow over reports of several missing individuals, including residents of Tamil Nadu, due to sudden floods in Nepal. He has instructed state officials to search for the missing persons and provide all possible assistance to affected Tamil citizens. Chief Minister Vijay stated on the ... Read more Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Expresses Concern Over Missing People in Nepal Floods

Morningstar 26 Aug 2026 9:14 pm

Assembly design in Amaravati should be future-ready, people-friendly, says Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu

During a high-level meeting, the Norman Foster + Partners team explains to the Speaker the arrangements being made for public representatives, officials, media and visitors

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:14 pm

Ex-gram panchayat presidents murder: Udupi police to take legal action on use of audio from assailants phone

The man in the clip, claiming to be Hemanth, made a phone call to Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) officials, asking them to award his brother Kishore Ram Poojary, and not DSouza, a contract to lay a pipeline for a desalination plant at UPCL.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:07 pm

CM Vijay to release water from Mettur dam on September 1 for delta irrigation

Minister for Water Resources N. Anand announced that water will be released for a period of 45 days

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 9:05 pm

APTF stages protests across A.P. seeking TET exemption for in-service teachers

Teachers with 20 to 33 years of service should not be made to appear for eligibility test again, says federation president

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:56 pm

JSW Group puts Odisha battery plant on hold over LFP technology constraints

The JSW Group had signed a MoU with Odisha in February 2024 to establish an integrated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility in the state, with a proposed investment of 40,000 crore.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:56 pm

India, China to push for early and substantial harvest of border delimitation

India and China agree to hold the next meeting of an expert-level mechanism on trans-border rivers in September, and to maintain communication on sharing hydrological data

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:55 pm

RPF seizes liquor from train

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:52 pm

Salem corporation launches awareness drive for students

The Times of India 26 Aug 2026 8:51 pm

Cyclosporiasis cases in U.S. climb to 17,180, CDC says

The cyclosporiasis outbreak is one of the largest foodborne illness events in recent U.S. history.The illness is caused by the cyclospora parasite, which can lead to diarrhea, nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:49 pm

FDA authorizes Abbott's wearable to monitor ketone and glucose in diabetes patients

The biowearable is designed to alert people of rising ketones that can lead to a diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) emergency, a serious health complication for people with diabetes

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:46 pm

CPI(M) opposes Tirupati airport privatisation

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:46 pm

Tamil Nadu govt assigns ministers to monitor development across Chennai

Chennai, Aug 26 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has assigned ministers to each of the 15 zones of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to closely monitor development projects and ensure the effective implementation of welfare schemes across the city. Chennai district in-charge Minister Aadhav Arjuna will coordinate the []

bhaskarlive 26 Aug 2026 8:35 pm

Piramal Pharma Strengthens Future Ready Operations with 22.6% Emissions Reduction, 41% Renewable Energy and Zero USFDA OAI Observations

Piramal Pharma Strengthens Future Ready Operations with 22.6% Emissions Reduction, 41% Renewable Energy and Zero USFDA OAI Observations

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:30 pm

Mangaluru: DJ systems, high-decible speakers banned at public events during festival celebrations

These are among the conditions laid down for holding public events and processions until Christmas on December 25.

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:29 pm