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The name, High Court of Kerala, to stay despite Kerala becoming Keralam

Keralas name change to Keralam will leave no impact on the High Court of Kerala as it was named so in the Kerala High Court Act 1958, the legislation through which the court was established

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 3:21 pm

Niger says it regains control of airbase after soldiers mutiny

The attack highlighted tensions within Nigers armed forces, which have suffered repeated battlefield losses while fighting West Africas al Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 3:21 pm

Two men from Chennai killed, six injured as SUV rams into SETC bus near Cuddalore

Police said seven persons from Chennai were returning from Velankanni when the accident occurred.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 3:21 pm

India, Uzbekistan agree to deepen cooperation in trade, digital connectivity among other key sectors

PM Modi held delegation-level talks with President Mirziyoyev

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 3:19 pm

Tamil Nadu Government Rescues 219 Residents from Flood-Affected Nepal, Search for 100 Ongoing

Chennai, August 30: Tamil Nadu Minister Rajmohan announced on Sunday that at least 219 out of 319 residents stranded in flood-affected Nepal have been rescued. Efforts are still underway to locate the remaining 100 individuals. Speaking to reporters at Chennai Airport after returning from New Delhi, Rajmohan explained that the rescued residents are being brought ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Rescues 219 Residents from Flood-Affected Nepal, Search for 100 Ongoing

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 2:49 pm

Day 2 of Maratha quota protest: Jarange firm on Kunbi certificate demand, warns of march to Mumbai

As tensions rise in Jalna, activist Manoj Jarange demands immediate action from the Maharashtra government regarding Kunbi certificates for Marathas

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 2:47 pm

NEET-PG 2026: Technical glitches mar exam at two Jaipur centres; students protest

Some candidates claimed their systems shut down six to seven times during the examination, while others alleged that the disruption occurred even more frequently.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 2:09 pm

Replacement of leaky pipes in western areas of Kochi to get priority

The survey carried out by SUEZ, which took over the operation and maintenance of the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) pipeline network in the Corporation, suggested priority replacement due to contamination concerns

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 1:54 pm

As students protest in National law varsities, Justice Bhuyan pushes for appointment of SC Judges from legal academia

Justice Bhuyan said that as important as the right to question was the tolerance to disagreement

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 1:48 pm

Watch: Nepal floods: Rescue operations enter fifth day, donations to PM relief fund crosses 2 billion

Rescue operations in Nepal have entered their fifth day after devastating flash floods killed hundreds and left thousands missing. India has sent a specialised tunnel rescue team, while forensic teams are also being deployed to help identify mortal remains.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 1:37 pm

Moon Viewing Conducted at Tamil Nadus Ariyalur Fossil Museum

District Collector N. Mirunalini, Ariyalur RDO Premi, and chief educational officer Renugopal participated

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2026 1:32 pm

Watch: PM Modis SCO visit: Three key diplomatic challenges for India

Prime Minister Narendra Modis four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan comes with a wider diplomatic agenda beyond the SCO. India is looking to navigate challenges ahead of the BRICS Summit, build support for its 2028-29 UN Security Council bid and revive the long-pending India-Central Asia Summit. Heres what is at stake for India.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 1:32 pm

Fire-walking during Aadi festivals: How to escape burns?Health Wrap | Episode 48

Aadi, the Tamil month associated with several temple festivals and religious observances, sees many devotees taking part in practices such as fire-walking and prolonged barefoot walking. Exposure to extreme heat can cause burns, blisters and other injuries to the feet. In this episode of Health Wrap, Ramya Kannan, Health Editor, The Hindu, speaks to an expert about the risks of foot injuries during fire-walking, what people should watch out for after exposure to extreme heat and when an injury requires medical attention.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 1:31 pm

One criminal arrested after gunfight with police in Patna; two officers injured

A total of 62 rounds were fired during the confrontation along Son River, according to Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 1:23 pm

Nepal Floods: 100 of 319 Travellers From Tamil Nadu Still Untraceable

Explaining the action taken to bring the Tamil pilgrims stranded in Nepal and nearby territories falling under China, Rajmohan said that over the past three days, he and his Cabinet colleagues were in Delhi as per Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's directive to coordinate the rescue efforts

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2026 1:22 pm

Committed to conclude trade pact talks this year with Chile: Centre

The proposed comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) is expected to open new avenues for greater trade and investment, while fostering cooperation in technology, talent and resilient supply chains

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 1:13 pm

PM Modi joins yoga session in Uzbekistan

Mr. Modi is on a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30 at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. This is his fourth visit to the country.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:52 pm

Gas pipeline leak causes traffic diversion along highway in Maharashtras Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Traffic between the Hadas Pimpalgaon and Maliwada areas along the Samruddhi Highway resumed at 4 a.m. on August 30, according to district officials

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:45 pm

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi calls on citizens to make India drug-free

The Prime Minister also said the PM SVANidhi Yojana, a welfare scheme for street vendors, is helping lakhs of women street vendors expand their businesses, increase their incomes and build a better future for their families

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:44 pm

Chennai to Manipur: How cops cracked Odisha woman's murder case

Police have arrested Manik Uddin Laskar and Bhagabati Majhi, the prime suspects in the murder of a 38-year-old woman whose dismembered body was found in a suitcase on the Tamil Nadu Express in Agra. The couple was apprehended in Manipur after a multi-state search, following an investigation that traced their movements from Chennai and uncovered further gruesome details at their rented home.

Rediff 30 Aug 2026 12:39 pm

India provides 68.5 tonnes of relief, Bailey bridge, tunnel expertise to flood-hit Nepal

A fourth flight carrying 11 tonnes of relief assistance landed in Nepal on Sunday (August 30, 2026), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a post on X

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:21 pm

TN govt plans to sell onions at subsidised rates through ration shops

Chennai The Tamil Nadu cooperative sector is preparing to sell onions at subsidised prices through ration shops after a rise The post TN govt plans to sell onions at subsidised rates through ration shops appeared first on Bilkul Online .

Bilkulonline 30 Aug 2026 12:16 pm

After years of neglect, restoration of heritage Puducherry Police Headquarters begins

The landmark building, constructed in the 1790s, is believed to have served as the Barracks and is said to be one of the oldest remaining military buildings dating back to the French period in the India.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:13 pm

TVK Minister Rajmohan On Nepal Rescue: 219 of 319 TN Natives Rescued

As rescue operations continued for Tamil Nadu residents stranded in flood-hit Nepal, State Minister Rajmohan on Sunday said that 219 of the 319 people from Tamil Nadu who had travelled to the neighbouring country had been rescued and were expected to return to the state by the night of August 31

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2026 12:12 pm

News in Frames: Hope hangs in the skies

Rescue teams in Nepals Nuwakot district are searching for people feared trapped in a blocked hydropower tunnel in Rasuwa, while families at relief camps wait anxiously for helicopters carrying their loved ones

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 11:42 am

Two arrested in Agra suitcase murder case after womans dismembered body found on Tamil Nadu Express

Police have arrested two persons suspected to be the prime suspects in the murder of a 38-year-old woman whose dismembered body was found inside a suitcase on board the Tamil Nadu Express in Agra earlier this month.

India TV 30 Aug 2026 11:34 am

Nepal warns of more possible floods as communities grapple with devastation

The latest warnings came after Chinese authorities informed their Nepalese counterparts of increased water flow upstream

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 11:27 am

Congregation-facing Mass resumes at St. Marys Cathedral Basilica in Kochi

A sizeable share of priests and laity members of the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese had been demanding this mode of Mass, while opposing the Unified Mass that the Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church had been insisting on

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 11:10 am

BJP brainstorming on Gen Z outreach concludes cohort is not homogenous

Sources said some leaders in the meeting suggested avoiding the term Gen Z and instead using the broader term youth or references to specific age groups

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 10:53 am

Park your car over your open well

With the right design, an open well need not be a space taker; it can instead offer space for parking or anything else in addition to providing water-related benefits, as these communities in Chennai discovered with the help of The Rain Centre

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 10:46 am

Watch: Parandur airport scrapped: What do the youth say? | The Hindu Ground Report

Following Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays announcement to officially drop the proposed greenfield airport at Parandur, social media and political corridors have been consumed by debates over Chennais aviation capacity, economic growth, and ecological preservation. This ground report focuses on the voices living with the immediate consequences: the local youth across Parandurs affected belt, whose lives and careers have been split into two distinct paths.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 10:21 am

Trump says he'll be at the Presidents Cup at Medinah as the honorary chairman

The Presidents Cup began in 1994 to include international players from non-European countries who were not eligible for the more famed Ryder Cup. The name of the tournament comes from including the head of state of the host country to be honorary chairman

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 10:20 am

TN to introduce AI, machine learning courses in 50 govt ITIs

TN to introduce AI, machine learning courses in 50 govt ITIs Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government will introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) as new trades in 50 government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), as part of a five-year plan to modernise vocational education and improve students employment prospects. The initiative, announced in the [] The post TN to introduce AI, machine learning courses in 50 govt ITIs appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 30 Aug 2026 9:56 am

The Bhotekoshi flood | A Himalayan tragedy

Scientists investigate how a high-altitude rock-and-ice avalanche may have triggered one of Nepals most devastating floods; while experts have not directly attributed this event to climate change, they note that rising temperatures are warming the Himalayas and accelerating glacier melt

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 9:46 am

Security Level of Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin Reduced After Review

Chennai, August 30: The Tamil Nadu police have downgraded the security of former Chief Minister and DMK leader M.K. Stalin from Z+ to Z category. This decision follows a periodic review of threats faced by political leaders who receive security. The assessment took place at the state secretariat, involving key officials such as Chief Secretary ... Read more Security Level of Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin Reduced After Review

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 9:45 am

TVK MLA expresses regret over remarks on Jallikattu arena

TVK MLA expresses regret over remarks on Jallikattu arena Madurai: TVK MLA Karuppaiah, representing the Sholavandan constituency in Tamil Nadus Madurai district, has clarified that he never intended to denigrate jallikattu and expressed regret if his recent remarks hurt the sentiments of young people and supporters of the traditional sport. In a statement, Karuppaiah described [] The post TVK MLA expresses regret over remarks on Jallikattu arena appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 30 Aug 2026 9:41 am

Emotional Federer full of love and gratitude at Hall of Fame induction

Federer, who was inducted alongside broadcaster and journalist Mary Carillo, reflected on his storied career in a speech that brought him to tears a few times.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 9:16 am

A spicy dish from Burma naturalised in Madras

Atho is a gift Indians repatriated from Burma gave to Madras, their new home. And by owning and relishing this dish, Madras gave them a sense of connection with their past, people and culture as return gift

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 8:53 am

Auto, taxi unions demand fare hike, threaten strike over CNG price rise

CNG now costs 86.98 per kg in Delhi;drivers call for CMs intervention, say they will stage a strike on September 9 if demand not met; IGL cites sharp increase in global LNG prices, says revision of 3.89 per kg necessary to offset hike in input gas cost

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 8:05 am

North Korea Defence Minister dismissed: state media

Kim Song Gi, director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army, was named as the new Defence Minister

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:40 am

World Liberty Financial | Trumps crypto U-turn

Investments from a top UAE official into U.S. Presidents crypto enterprise attract criticisms of conflict of interest and foreign influence

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:17 am

Manoj Jarange Patil begins indefinite hunger strike for Maratha reservation

Addressing media at the protest site, Jarange Patil said the government should not resort to delaying tactics.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:13 am

Nepal flash floods LIVE: Death toll rises to 675; India sends tunnel rescue team to Nepal

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah said the government is with the flood-affected citizens of the country and its priority is to save the life of every citizen

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 6:55 am

In China, the new and the old worlds live in harmony

In Nanjing and Changsha, ancient monuments and traditions continue to thrive alongside rapid urbanisation and new technology

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 4:51 am

Police officer dead, second injured in shooting at South Carolina park

The suspect was a 33-year-old man with a lengthy criminal record, the chief said

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 4:45 am

Tamil Nadu: TASMAC Extends Bar and Waste Collection Contracts Amid Tender Delays

Chennai, August 30: The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) has temporarily extended existing contracts related to food sales in bars and the collection of empty liquor bottles from its retail outlets. This decision comes as the process for selecting new contractors is still underway. These agreements, originally set to expire on August 31, will ... Read more Tamil Nadu: TASMAC Extends Bar and Waste Collection Contracts Amid Tender Delays

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 3:40 am

Tamil Nadu surgeons remove 23 coins and objects from boy

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The News Mill 30 Aug 2026 3:27 am

Manipur, Tamil Nadu Police jointly arrest two in woman missing case

Imphal, Aug 30 (IANS) The Manipur Police, in a joint operation with their Tamil Nadu counterparts, arrested two persons, including a woman, in connection with a woman missing case registered at the T8-Guduvanchery Police Station in Tamil Nadu, officials said. A police official said on Saturday that the joint team of Manipur and Tamil Nadu []

bhaskarlive 30 Aug 2026 2:35 am

AI in healthcare is here to stay, but doctors must remain the final decision-makers: experts

Dr. Jayanthi said AI has become an important part of healthcare and medical education, and doctors and institutions must adapt to the AI era.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 1:52 am

22nd convocation held at NIT-C

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 1:11 am

Doctors to be recruited to CCRC on priority basis: Keralam fisheries Minister

A recruitment board has been constituted, and the required staff will be recruited soon so that the facility gets fully operational: AbdulGafoor

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 1:10 am

Wayalaying of Keralam CM: K.V. Thomas flays action against Cong. leader

Former Congress leader draws parallel with K. Karunakarans handling of a similar incident involving Congress workers

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 1:08 am

Businessman Veeramani, two other abettors arrested under POCSO Act

The police found that Veeramani brought several minor girls to a house in Teynampet and indulged in sexual offences

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:46 am

3 live bullets, magazine seized from woman at airport

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 12:44 am

Indian Chest Congress held to discuss advances and challenges in respiratory care

The programme covers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, tuberculosis and post-tuberculosis lung disease, interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, air pollution-related respiratory disorders, sleep medicine, critical care and pulmonary rehabilitation

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:44 am

Metrowater seeks additional release from Mettur dam to augment Veeranam storage

Officials say the water is expected to reach the tank by first week of September; the tank has only 15% storage against its full capacity of 1,465 mcft and continues to supply 179 mld to Chennai

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:39 am

Murder of AP woman near Uthukottai solved; one arrested

The Times of India 30 Aug 2026 12:22 am

New court complex to replace British-era Judicial Magistrate Court

Vaniyambadi has three lower courts that are located in different areas in the town. Each court, on an average, is located at least 1.5 km away from the other court

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:09 am

We have produced some of Indias top intellectuals, thanks to our institutions

Dr. Priya Selvaraj is Director, GG Hospital, Fertility Research and Womens Specialty Centre, Chennai

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:08 am

Two youth held for chain snatching in Vellore

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:07 am

Nearly one lakh schools shut after NEP 2020 rollout: Manik Sarkar

The betterment of health and education are mutually dependent. Health services are also one of the core services that the government should entirely take liability of, says former Chief Minister of Tripura, Manik Sarkar

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:04 am

State Highways requests NHAI to construct vehicular underpass to access VIT High Road

Access to new VIT Road still remains a challenge for motorists

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:02 am

Elderly Face Rising Mobile Addiction, Chennai Study Finds One-Third at Risk

Excessive mobile usage in the elderly is rarely addressed and often goes unnoticed

The Times of India 29 Aug 2026 11:59 pm

Nainar Nagenthran accuses TVK-led government of bringing religious politics into Assembly

He says the Speakers constitutional position required him to remain above caste and religious considerations

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 11:56 pm

Security cover reduced for DMK president M.K. Stalin

The Personal Security Officer and security assigned to the former CM for his personal protection will continue as usual

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 11:52 pm

Metrowater installs flow meters to plug water losses

The Times of India 29 Aug 2026 11:51 pm