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Congress chief Kharge must get justice, we demand FIR: Rahul Gandhi on rally venue purification in Uttarakhand

The LoP in Lok Sabha said the incident in Haldwani shows the BJP-RSS mindset

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 1:18 pm

Gunturs plastic challenge: Ban on single-use items, but used water bottles pile up in drains

The GMC has initiated measures to enforce the ban on prohibited single-use plastic items, with public health officials and sanitary inspectors conducting field-level monitoring and imposing fines through the Swachh App

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:52 pm

Maratha Activist Manoj Jarange begins fast over kunbi certificates

Manoj Jarange began his 11th hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati in Maharashtras Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, demanding Kunbi certificates for all 58 lakh applicants whose records have been verified

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:51 pm

Three-storey building collapses at Swaminarayan temple premises in Prayagraj

Swaminarayan temple 'kothari', Kamlesh Bhagat, stated that a construction project was under way behind the collapsed structure, and a pit dug for this purpose had been filled with water for an extended period

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:50 pm

Trump announces major Venezuela oil deal

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:49 pm

Punjabi influencer dies almost two months after brutal assault by acquaintances

The victim's mother alleged that her daughter had regained consciousness on August 5, but despite notifying the Kharar police in Mohali to record her statement, police did not arrive

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:47 pm

Three live rounds and a magazine seized from passengers hand baggage at Chennai airport

When questioned, the woman was asked to produce valid documents or authorisation for carrying the ammunition and magazine. However, she was unable to provide any such documents

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:39 pm

Tsunami from mountains: Rescued Tamil Nadu pilgrim recalls Nepal flood horror

Tsunami from mountains Rescued Tamil Nadu pilgrim recalls Nepal flood horror

India Today 29 Aug 2026 12:37 pm

EAM Dr S Jaishankar Receives 21 Tamil Nadu Pilgrims Rescued From Nepal; 320 Indians Remain Uncontactable

Jaishankar met the 21 rescued pilgrims in Delhi and thanked the Nepal Army as India continues efforts to trace hundreds of uncontactable nationals.

The LogicaI Indian 29 Aug 2026 12:36 pm

King100: Nagarjuna Akkineni exudes timeless charm in 100th film

Written and directed by R.A. Karthik, the film features music by Devi Sri Prasad

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:29 pm

Why shortage of young corneas is hampering corneal blindness prevention drive in Keralam

Ophthalmologists point out that at a time when Keralam has been expanding facilities for corneal transplantation in public health institutions, the focus should be on developing robust Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programmes (HCRP) in both public and private sectors

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:23 pm

Trumps Greenland threats cast shadow on Icelands vote on whether to trigger EU membership talks

This is not an election about membership and not about adaptation, as there will be another referendum on an accession agreement if the result is yes, Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told a rally

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:19 pm

Four of a family allegedly die by suicide at Pendurthi in Visakhapatnam

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths and are yet to establish the exact sequence of events

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:14 pm

Two arrested from Rajasthan for defrauding Mumbai-based chemical businessman of 17.65 lakh

The arrests followed an eight-day operation in Rajasthan during which police tracked the main accused across multiple locations

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:11 pm

For vultures near Dehradun, 2.4 km separates survival from electrocution

A decade-old study, published in a journal recently, indicates that the relocation of a livestock carcass dump from near power lines at Sudhauwala has been effective

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:11 pm

Dung beetles prefer dog poop, but their children pay the price

The accumulation of domestic dog waste may pose a widespread but underappreciated risk to urban dung beetles, new research has found

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 11:42 am

Trump government mulls deal to give away part of Yosemite park to a private developer

The Yosemite NPS Employees Union said it was appalled by the ceding of public lands to private interests, calling the proposed trade antithetical to what we stand for as stewards of the park.

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 11:37 am

Himachal prepared for possible 'Glacial Lake Outburst Floods' incidents: Governor

Kavinder Gupta said there was also a need to focus on helping the families and people affected by the disaster

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 11:29 am

Special Fingerprint Registration Camp at Tamil Nadu Ration Shops on Saturday

Chennai, August 29: The state government has announced a special state-level camp at all ration shops in Tamil Nadu this Saturday. During this event, the fingerprint authentication process linked to electronic family cards will be completed. The camp will run from 9 AM to 5 PM. Officials have urged ration card holders who have not ... Read more Special Fingerprint Registration Camp at Tamil Nadu Ration Shops on Saturday

Morningstar 29 Aug 2026 11:24 am

War weighs on Iran's economy as U.S. intensifies sanctions

Washington has warned countries to cut their business ties with Iran or face secondary sanctions, though the Treasury Department stopped short of imposing penalties against major Iranian trade partners such as China and India,

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 11:20 am

Death toll reaches 626 in Nepal flash floods, nearly 2,000 still missing

According to the NDRRMA, 233 bodies were recovered from Chitwan, 158 from Nawalparasi East, 51 from Nuwakot, 48 from Gorkha, 47 from Nawalparasi West, 45 from Dhading, 31 from Tanahu and 13 from Rasuwa

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 11:20 am

Reckless allegations against newly inducted Ministers in Tamil Nadu will affect their performance: Madras High Court

Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy directs a social media content creator to express regret for having made an unverified allegation against HR&CE Minister Ramesh

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 11:05 am

Gang breaks open private bank ATM in Gummidipoondi, steals 11.5 lakh

The police found that the miscreants had used a welding machine to break open the ATM and take away the cash

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 10:56 am

Manufacture in India, build for world: FM Sitharaman

Ms. Sitharaman emphasised that Indias investment proposition rests not on any single sector, but on the convergence of scale, growth, talent, infrastructure, technology, and sustained reform over the past decade

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 10:42 am

Flood rescue enters fourth day in Nepal-China border as weather hampers air operations

Poor weather hampered aerial rescue operations in Nepal as the search for hundreds of missing people in areas devastated by catastrophic flash floods along the border with China entered its fourth day

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 10:38 am

U.S. officials revise claims that government agencies were hacked by Chinese, now say they were targets

In a newly edited statement, the Department of Justice said on Friday that the U.S. Senate, the Federal Reserve, NASA and others were among the targets of QTFY, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 10:29 am

Congress leader Chenthi Anil arrested for waylaying Keralam CM Satheesan; to be suspended from party

Anil taken into custody in the early hours of Saturday. The CMs convoy was allegedly blocked in Sreekaryam police station limits in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday evening

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 10:20 am

Tearful embraces, hushed prayers mark scene as Nepal flood survivors arrive in Chennai

Twenty-one Tamil Nadu pilgrims returned safely to Chennai after surviving devastating flash floods and landslides near Nepals Rasuwagadhi region during the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. Recounting a terrifying escape through mud and debris, survivors credited fellow passengers, the Nepal Army and authorities for their rescue, while families welcomed them home.

The Economic Times 29 Aug 2026 10:16 am

Nepal flood survivors arrive in Chennai

Chennai: Tearful embraces, hushed prayers, and narrow escapes marked the scene at the airport here as the Nepal flood survivors arrived safely. Twenty-one pilgrims from Tamil Nadu, caught in the jaws of catastrophic disaster in Nepal, set foot on home soil, carrying with them memories of horror and astonishment at having survived. The group was Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 29 Aug 2026 10:14 am

Courtship is back, but somethings changed

At a time of algorithm-swipe fatigue, people across generations are rediscovering that consistency, not chemistry, is the real flex

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 10:00 am

Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected in Tamil Nadu, Fishermen Advised to Stay Ashore

Chennai, August 29: The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has forecast moderate rain with thunderstorms in some areas of Tamil Nadus Western Ghats over the next four days. Meteorological officials reported that a low-pressure area has formed in the lower atmosphere over the coastal regions of the state. As a result, light rain is expected ... Read more Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected in Tamil Nadu, Fishermen Advised to Stay Ashore

Morningstar 29 Aug 2026 9:49 am

Tamil Nadu Government Announces Three Elephant Corridors in Hosur Forest Division

Chennai, August 29: The Tamil Nadu government has officially notified three elephant corridors in the Hosur Forest Division, located within the Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between elephant habitats and facilitate safe seasonal movement of elephants between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The identified corridors include Jawalagiri-Ulibanda-Thaggatti, Jawalagiri-Panai-Anchetti, and Billikal-Jawalagiri. The ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Announces Three Elephant Corridors in Hosur Forest Division

Morningstar 29 Aug 2026 9:34 am

DMK criticises Tamil Nadu govt for abandoning Parandur airport project

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The News Mill 29 Aug 2026 9:32 am

Seven Tamil Nadu fishermen released by Sri Lanka arrive in Chennai

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The News Mill 29 Aug 2026 9:17 am

21 Tamil Nadu pilgrims rescued from Nepal floods arrive in Chennai

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The News Mill 29 Aug 2026 9:17 am

CPI-CPI(M) tussle over Deputy Opposition Leader post in Keralam is a mutiny against Pinarayi Vijayan

The issue is not so much about the nominal post as it is about the clamour for collective leadership; in other words, it is a mutiny against the Leader of the Opposition, whose absolute authority has been resented by the CPI over the last decade and a half

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 9:05 am

Miraculous Escape: 21 Tamil Nadu Pilgrims Return From Nepal, Recount Horror

For 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu, returning home on Friday was nothing short of a second birth.

NDTV 29 Aug 2026 8:56 am

Being bisexual in India is still surprisingly complicated

India is becoming more comfortable with sexual fluidity, but bisexual men and women are still navigating stigma, fetishisation and the strange demand to pick a side

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 8:21 am

3,400 SIR forms found at Navi Mumbai photocopy shop, 5 BLOs suspended; Sena (UBT)-BJP men clash

A BJP leader from Panvel said that the party workers had no connection with the matter.

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 8:07 am

84 Indians successfully rescued from flood-hit Nepal, 320 remain missing

According to MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the rescued individuals include 21 citizens from Tamil Nadu who returned to India on Friday, alongside 63 workers

Business Standard 29 Aug 2026 7:54 am

Holiday Firm Told to Pay Rs 95,000 to Consumer for Sloppy Service

The complainant, Stephen Immanuel(56), an assistant executive engineer with the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, alleged that the company had failed to provide the holiday facilities promised after he enrolled for its membership.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Aug 2026 7:28 am

Nepal Flood Rescue: India Sends 10 Tonnes Of Aid, Medical & Tunnel Rescue Teams

Day 4 of the Nepal flood rescue operation sees the death toll cross 580, with more than 300 Indians still reported missing. India has sent a third flight carrying 10 tonnes of HADR aid, an 11-member medical team and a tunnel rescue team. Around 400 Indian tourists are reportedly safe on the Chinese side in Tibet, while 152 have crossed into Nepal. Meanwhile, 21 Tamil Nadu tourists have returned to New Delhi, as the state government says around 400 Tamil Nadu tourists were in Nepal, with 80 still missing.

NDTV 29 Aug 2026 6:59 am

Nepal Floods: Death Toll Crosses 580 As India Steps Up Rescue Efforts For Missing Indians

Day 4 of the Nepal flood rescue operation sees the death toll cross 580, with more than 300 Indians still reported missing. India has sent a third flight carrying 10 tonnes of HADR aid, an 11-member medical team and a tunnel rescue team. Around 400 Indian tourists are reportedly safe on the Chinese side in Tibet, while 152 have crossed into Nepal. Meanwhile, 21 Tamil Nadu tourists have returned to New Delhi, as the state government says around 400 Tamil Nadu tourists were in Nepal, with 80 still missing.

NDTV 29 Aug 2026 6:48 am

Telangana Foods turns into role model for country in Take Home Ration models

The facility supplies food to children through Anganwadi centres in all districts of Telangana and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and its major ready-to-eat products include Balamrutham, Balamrutham Plus and snack food, besides hot food products such as Kichidi Mix and Upma Mix

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 6:46 am

U.S. judge throws out confessions of alleged 9/11 mastermind, says report

The ruling comes just before the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 5:22 am

Trump says he will observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at Pentagon

Vice President J.D. Vance will attend the New York observance, and other administration officials will go to the ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the White House said

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 4:55 am

U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, says Trump

President Donald Trump says the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American countrys oil reserves

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 4:44 am

Eng vs Pak 2nd Test: England in control at Lords and stretches lead to 261 after skittling Pakistan for 110

England's four seamers feasted on a Pakistan batting order that wasn't boosted by the return of captain Babar Azam

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 4:23 am

Ritabrata Banerjee-led TMC faction demands immediate students union polls in colleges

Ritabrata Banerjee alleged that the BJP government had nominated its MPs and MLAs to college governing bodies

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 3:00 am

CISF signs MoU to enhance counter-drone skills of security personnel

The paramilitary force guards 370 units across the country, including those in the highly sensitive sectors such as aviation, nuclear power, space and oil refineries, among others, and it has been designated as the nodal agency to handle aerial threats at these installations

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 2:26 am

West Bengal CM flays Azadi slogans at Jadavpur

Suvendu Adhikari visited Jadavpur for a public recital of national song Vande Mataram, which saw thousands of people joining the Chief Minister

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 1:46 am

City of ponds: residents of Bihars Darbhanga town wade into legal battle to save water bodies

Members of a citizen group have petitioned the Supreme Court seeking restoration and reclamation instead of beautification of the ponds

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 1:40 am

57 lakh active workers await e-KYC under VB GRAM G

Centre had earlier assured that existing e-KYC verified job cards will remain validuntil issuance of the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards; States repeatedly missed e-KYC verification deadlines

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 1:18 am

India-Germany eye deeper MSME ties

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 1:11 am

T.N. govt. orders DFR for Water Metro link

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 1:09 am

T.N. govt. orders DFR for Water Metro link

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 1:09 am

Chennai Corporation Council meeting | Unlikely allies as parties unite against State govt. over lack of ward funds

Ward 141 councillor A. Raja Anbazhagan said councillors should consider resigning before the next Council meeting if the ward development funds were not released

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 1:08 am

Metrowater to finish installing flow meters to track water distribution and curb loss in two months

Once the 44.93-crore bulk metering project is completed, the water agency would be able to identify water losses precisely, track water consumption, and monitor drawing of water and distribution in real time

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 1:01 am

1,936 abandoned vehicles in Chennai to go under the hammer

Separately, police are preparing to auction 102 vehicles seized in narcotics cases

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:59 am

Shiksha schools hold annual sports meet

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:50 am

Vellore Corporation demolishes encroachments along Arcot Road

Civic officials said the demolition was undertaken as part of a plan to restore the original width of the stretch, and for easy flow of vehicles

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:49 am

Eviction notices issued to 1,535 illegal settlers in Arunachala Hills

As per an enumeration done by the Revenue Department, there are around 3,535 illegal settlements in the hills for many years

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:48 am

Five persons injured near Ambur

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 12:48 am

Resignation of Minister B. Nagendra Marks Victory for Tribal Justice, Says Dr. Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy

Bengaluru, August 29: The resignation of Karnataka Minister B. Nagendra has intensified the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) attacks on the Congress government. Dr. Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy, BJPs national co-in-charge for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, stated that Nagendras resignation represents a significant victory in the partys ongoing fight for tribal justice, public accountability, and against corruption. ... Read more Resignation of Minister B. Nagendra Marks Victory for Tribal Justice, Says Dr. Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy

Morningstar 29 Aug 2026 12:44 am