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Nitin Nabin holds first meeting with BJPs new national team

The BJP announced a new national team under Nabin earlier this week. It comprises 65 office-bearers, with 51 new faces

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 11:13 am

NHRC issues notice on allegations against Punjab CMs wife for asking for money to suppress a rape case

The NHRC Bench headed by Priyank Kanoongo has directed the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Punjab, to inquire into the matter and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within two weeks.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 11:11 am

New studies pursue the perfect blend for coffee and health

A new statement from the American Heart Association says moderate caffeine intake, especially through coffee, may lower the risks of type-2 diabetes, stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 11:06 am

At least three workers die in steel factory fire in Ramgarh, Jharkhand

At least four people suffered severe burn injuries and three of them died during treatment, the fire spread from a captive power plant in the steel factory, police said

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 11:05 am

Mutiny movie review: Jason Statham deserved better than this messy thriller

A ludicrous plot, uninspired acting, unimaginative action and a snails pace ensure this thriller is dead on arrival, and there is nothing Jason Statham can do to resurrect it

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 11:05 am

'Risks weakening worker safeguards': Congress on SC's industry definition judgment

The August 2026 majority judgment is concerning because it injects uncertainty into labour relations at a time when clarity is essential for industrial peace, Jairam Ramesh said

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 10:58 am

Incarcerated must be treated with dignity, humanity: Mirwaiz on Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan

Political differences can never justify denying a prisoner his or her fundamental rights, said the Mirwaiz, while referring to the treatment meted out to former Pakistan PM Khan

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 10:55 am

Watch: Vallalar in Chennai: The house where he lived and the places where he preached

More than one hundred and fifty years ago, when Chennai was on the cusp of transformation from a cluster of villages into a growing city, it was home to a man whose contribution to spirituality and Tamil literature remains unparalleled. Ramalinga Adigalar, known as Vallalar, lived here with his elder brother, Sabapathy Pillai.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 10:52 am

Delhi HC refuses bail to man accused of killing wife, throwing chopped body in septic tank

Justice Girish Kathpalia said while trial delay may be a factor, it cannot be the sole ground for granting bail

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 10:51 am

HMT-made tractor, 70s jeep among planters at Srinagar's first-ever 'waste-to-wonder' garden

The lights of the garden are run by solar panels. Its the first garden with zero carbon emissions. All the installations in the garden are donated. We have not purchased any installation, MasoomaBanoo, Director,Floriculture, Kashmir, told The Hindu

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 10:15 am

Madras city on the move: a compilation

On Madras Day, here is a collection of articles from The Hindu, reminiscing the various modes of public transport that made the city move

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 10:15 am

PSC exam scam: Governor summons Kerala Public Service Commission Secretary

The PSC is battling a controversy over alleged anomalies in evaluation. An SIT of the Crime Branch is probing the alleged malpractices

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 10:11 am

Chennai Braces for Rain and Thunderstorms This Weekend

Chennai, August 22: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has predicted moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in the city and several surrounding districts. This forecast is attributed to a weak low-pressure system forming in the lower atmospheric layers near the Tamil Nadu coast. According to the latest weather updates, rain ... Read more Chennai Braces for Rain and Thunderstorms This Weekend

Morningstar 22 Aug 2026 9:49 am

DMK Executive Committee Meeting to Discuss Major Organizational Changes

Chennai, August 22: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) will hold an Executive Committee meeting today. It is anticipated that party leaders will announce significant organizational changes following their defeat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The proposed changes could increase the number of DMKs district units from the current 78 to approximately 110. According ... Read more DMK Executive Committee Meeting to Discuss Major Organizational Changes

Morningstar 22 Aug 2026 9:39 am

14 Tamil Nadu universities without VCs: Madras High Court seeks state govt report

Tamil Nadu universities without VCs Madras High Court seeks state govt report

India Today 22 Aug 2026 9:34 am

iPhone dispute ends in tragedy as Maharashtra boy jumps from cliff, parents die trying to save him

According to District Collector Vinay Gowda, the incident happened over a dispute regarding purchasing a new iPhone

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 9:23 am

Two workers killed in pharma unit blast near Hyderabad

According to police officials, the incident occurred late on Friday, August 21, night triggering panic among residents due to the explosion.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 9:18 am

Caplin Point Laboratories' arm receives Form 483 with 10 observations from USFDA

Caplin Point Laboratories announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) conducted an unannounced inspection of its subsidiary Caplin Steriles' injectable and ophthalmic manufacturing facility in Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu.

Business Standard 22 Aug 2026 9:04 am

Termination of Pune anganwadi worker revoked after outrage

Reshma alias Devyani Pardhi, a tribal Anganwadi worker serving at Numberwadi in Ambegaon taluka in Pune, had made social media reels showing the quality of white dried peas in her video; she had claimed that the peas remained uncooked despite being pressure cooked in the cooker for up to 10 whistles.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 8:42 am

At least 13 Tunisians missing after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia, group says

Tunisia was once a major departure point for migrants crossing the Mediterranean, but departures have fallen sharply over the past two years amid a crackdown and tighter maritime controls, backed by European funding and modern border-monitoring equipment, particularly from Italy.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 8:22 am

Ahead of MHA-Ladakh talks in September, Centres outreach sees withdrawal of cases against Leh protestors

Ladakhs key civil society groups, including Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), earlier this week submitted a list of non-negotiable demands to the administration and insisted on the withdrawal of pending cases against locals, who were arrested after the September 2025 violence in Leh.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 7:14 am

U.P. Gen Alpha protests: Opposition demands education reforms, calls checklist eyewash

Congress called the move of the checklist a ploy to divert attention from issues of school closures and below-standard teaching caused by policy failure.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 6:40 am

FIFA slaps Argentina with fines, bans over World Cup final

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee also fined Paredes $90,000 for sparking a post-match brawl after Spains 1-0 victory in extra time on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 6:39 am

Ukraine says 'cynical' Russian strike on shopping centre killed 16

Videos on social media of the Kryvyi Rig incident showed rescuers rushing to help the wounded on the street outside, as smoke poured out of the building

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 6:24 am

A dry spell along the Cauvery

A weak monsoon has left farmers on both sides of the Cauvery struggling with dwindling water supplies. In Karnataka, farmers are worried about irrigation even as the State faces pressure to release water to Tamil Nadu, where large tracts of paddy fields remain barren. The competing demands have sharpened tensions between the two States

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 4:14 am

PFRDA to make maiden AIF investments in two months

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 4:00 am

T.N. Government places orders with two jewellers for supply of gold rings scheme

Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers are expected to supply a total of 1,28,499 one-gram gold rings for a four-month period beginning from June

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 3:50 am

Govt Allocates Rs 2,486.49 Cr to Administer Justice in TN

Tamil Nadu currently has 1,378 subordinate courts, including 328 special courts. Of these, 150 courts are functioning in Chennai district and 1,228 in other districts.

Deccan Chronicle 22 Aug 2026 1:35 am

Chennais remarkable quality is the willingness of people to help others: V.P. Jeyaseelan

Dr. V.P Jeyaseelan I.A.S., Director of Tourism, Tamil Nadu & Managing Director, TTDC

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 12:56 am

Meena Kandasamy on decoding the Indian incel

The Indian far-right movement and the manosphere attempt to politically capture power through coordinated attacks and troll farms, said author-poet Meena Kandasamy at The Hindus Lit for Life Unplugged event on August 21.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 12:53 am

Heritage to high-rises, how Chennai grew taller

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 12:52 am

Alappuzha murder allegedly involving four minors raises troubling questions

Police have sought legal opinion on whether the three accused aged 1618 can be tried in a regular court; assessment to examine their capacity, understanding of the offence and circumstances of the alleged crime

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 12:48 am

VIT chancellor presents Weekend Leader awards

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 12:45 am

News from the world of Education: August 21, 2026

Information on admissions, scholarships, competitions for students, events for educators and more

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 11:50 pm

Hero stone unearthed at Sangam-era brickwell near Tenkasi

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 11:49 pm

Experts discuss integrative mental health

Over the course of a two-day workshop, the participants explored a central question: how can healthcare move beyond treating mental illness to caring for the whole person?

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 11:48 pm

Govt. mulls 1,000-cr. resolve for drinking water woes in Vizag

Suitable locations identified for the storage of Godavari water that has been proposed to be brought to Vizag, says Minister P. Narayana

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 11:43 pm

User Development Fee reduced at Bengalurus KIA, but arriving passengers will also have to pay

The revised AERA tariff will come into effect from September 1 and remain applicable until August 2029; important change under the new order is the introduction of UDF for both arriving and departing passengers

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 11:21 pm

AP To Avoid 15% Hike In Stipend To Junior Doctors As Per 2022 Memo

State likely to follow Tamil Nadu model of annual 3% hike: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 21 Aug 2026 11:00 pm

Cong. stance on Vande Mataram a very serious issue, says Rajnath

Any law passed by Parliament is binding on every individual, says Defence Minister

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 10:49 pm

Rahuls street politics signals a new Opposition playbook

Mr. Gandhi appears to be seeking consistency in his politics and, in the process, addressing a criticism that he is an inconsistent politician.

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 10:45 pm

DUJ and KUWJ condemn raids on journalist Ravi Nairs residences

Gujarat police seize two phones, pen drives from Nairs Kerala home following FIR over Washington Post report co-authored by him

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 10:41 pm

Book Brahma fest opens with conversation between languages

On the first day of Book Brahma Literature Festival, panellists has a session titled Linguistic Hegemony: Indian Languages and the Federal Imagination

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 10:40 pm

Tamil Nadu lays out Vision 2031 with focus on green energy and charging infrastructure

Expanding the electric vehicle charging infrastructure, enhancing rooftop solar support, and reducing aggregate technical and commercial losses to 10% are the key goals of the project

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 10:37 pm

Once a cinema landmark, now reduced to nothing

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 10:36 pm

Paramakudi DSP suspended on harassment charge

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 10:33 pm

BJP terms Rahuls sit-in a bid to divert attention from Vande Mataram row

J.P. Nadda questions the timing of the sit-in, says the Congress leaders dharna, despite the Supreme Courts decision to constitute a high-powered committee to probe the July 20 incident, exposes the partys desperation

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 10:29 pm

Data check: Indias gender gap in private education defies caste and class

Caste and money both shape who gets private schooling and private tuition; the gender gap moves with neither, nor with how far a child has got through school

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 10:26 pm

Govt. working on additional subsidy scheme for polysilicon manufacturing: Official

The MNRE Secretary stated that India would require 30 GW of polysilicon manufacturing capacity addition to secure its energy needs and ensure manufacturing resilience.

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 10:15 pm