West Asia LIVE: U.S. says it will impose 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran
U.S. warned allies and China to join Mr. Trumps new campaign to isolate the Iranian economy, vowing that Washington would collapse this regime in Tehran.
Naidu Proposes Bullet Train Corridor Connecting Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka
Beyond rail infrastructure, the Chief Minister outlined several inter-state initiatives, including the establishment of an interstate spiritual tourism circuit linking Tirupati with northern pilgrimage destinations such as Kashi, Ayodhya, and the Char Dham.
Bombay High Court refuses to condone 650-day delay in appeal against acquittal
A Single-Judge Bench of Justice Mahendra Nerlikar at the Nagpur seat imposed costs of 50,000 on the Anti Corruption Bureau, Yavatmal district, while refusing to entertain the State's appeal.
IGEL Brings Now & Next Workspace & Endpoint Security Summit to Melbourne, Australia
IGEL Brings Now & Next Workspace & Endpoint Security Summit to Melbourne, Australia
NagaWorld Earns Great Place To Work Certification in 2026 with an Outstanding 97% Trust Index Score
NagaWorld Earns Great Place To Work Certification in 2026 with an Outstanding 97% Trust Index Score
Over 11.18 lakh permanent houses to be built in Bihar under PMAY-G, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan
The Grih Pravesh ceremony for 2.35 lakh Pradhan Mantri Awas units was completed in the 2026-27 financial year; house keys to beneficiaries and sanction letters to newly selected beneficiaries distributed
River Waters Thorniest Issue as South CMs Meet
The Karnataka Chief Minister said every drop of water from the Mekedatu project would help farmers in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and requested Tamil Nadu: 'help us help you'.
Manifesting Modis mantra in Muzaffarnagar
Cultivating harmony in the sugarcane bowl, philanthropist Ameer Ahamed empowers Muslim youth by anchoring modern education in theological values
Congress MLAs boycott first days proceedings at Rajasthan Assembly monsoon session
The Congress MLAs staged a dharna outside the Assembly, protesting school entry restrictions and demanding Education Minister Madan Dilawars resignation
Bombay High Court halts plan to convert Bandra football ground into convention centre
The court directed the civic body to refrain from taking further steps until September 18, noting that open spaces for outdoor sports must be preserved.
BJP MLA Jai Devi Kaushal alleges caste discrimination at Uttar Pradesh temple event
The MLA urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to take notice of the incident.
Jailed Pakistan ex-PMImran Khan moved to hospital after court order, his party says
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been shifted from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad following Supreme Court order, confirms Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Rybakina retires from Cincinnati clash with Swiatek
Rybakina's injury coming 10 days before the U.S. Open begins sends Swiatek into a Cincinnati semi-final with third-seeded Jessica Pegula, who defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/4).
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
U.S. pushes allies, China to back Trumps economic war on Iran
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessents comments underscored how Mr. Trump is shifting to economic rather than military pressure on Tehran the war drags toward the six-month mark
Indias SUV boom shifts upmarket as mid-size models gain ground
Pullinam Aerospace bags 200-cr deal to build 100 CTOL aircraft
Gen Alpha rises, one school at a time
Inspired by Gen Z protests, students are now questioning their education leaders. Around 300 girls protested, forcing the administration to reconsider their schools merger with a distant institution
Praggnanandhaa finishes second in Sinquefield Cup
After a tie-break loss to Wesley So, Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa finishes second in the Sinquefield Cup
Centres fiscal outlook faces geopolitical, revenue risks
Central government finances for 2026-27 may remain close to budgeted levels
The Vanashakti verdict is balanced and pragmatic
The top courts verdict closes existing environmental clearance regularisation routes while leaving scope for a new framework
Trial by fire: On fire accidents in West Bengal
West Bengal should rebuild its crumbling, hazardous infrastructure
Roads to be priority in new development zones, says DDA V-C
It also submits a proposed interim Zone of Influence prepared by the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management
Delhi master plan notified; 40 lakh houses planned
Master Plan for Delhi-2047 will direct citys development in line with its future needs, says CM; will help address rising population in Capital, expected to reach 3.2 cr. in two decades: Manohar Lal; cap on height of buildings removed in most areas, clearing way for vertical expansion; FAR raised to 500
NTA and NEP have only helped private coaching institutions flourish, says student leader Neha Bora
Groundwater extraction NOC for commercial users to go digital by end of September
By going online, the WRD aims to streamline the monitoring mechanism and clearance process; groundwater in nearly 386 firkas/blocks in Tamil Nadu were identified as over-exploited as of 2025
Man arrested for cheating family of26.5 lakh on promise of govt. jobs
Need to focus on utilisation of school infrastructure
17 held for interstate racket in counterfeit, diverted anti-cancer drugs
Top state throwers unable to use new facility at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai
Multicultural spirit is Chennais greatest strength: GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran
We [at GCC] are strengthening its blue-green infrastructure, creating more public spaces, and making the city greener, with a target of planting 12 lakh saplings this year
During the meeting with secretaries, PM Modi highlighted the importance of collective effort, drawing on experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic and the West Asia crisis when departments collaborated effectively
T.N. government sets up State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre
It designates the Cyber Crime Wing Headquartersas TN-S4C for effective co-ordination between the Central and State law enforcement agencies
Nearly 20 lakh students awaiting fee reimbursement
ADB-funded storm water drain project in Korattur far from completion
KTR backs polytechnic students agitation
Kerala, Karnataka bat for new dams during South Zonal meet
Anti-national decision: Amit Shah slams Congress over Vande Mataram row
Three cages placed to capture stray leopard in Sirumugai
Tambaram metro water work leaves camp rd stretch riddled with potholes
Blind photographers bring their world to life at IIT-M exhibition
Congress will return to power at Centre in 2029, says K.C. Venugopal
Attending a meeting of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committees general body at Kamarajar Arangam, Congress leader describes the present moment as a new era for Tamil Nadu a Kamarajar era for Tamil Nadu.
Caste survey report figures in discussion on Devaraja Urs
Officials review logistics, security for BRICS delegates
BADMINTON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS | Indias hopes rest on doubles after Sindhu, Ayush exit
Godavari tragedy: Second body recovered
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay softens delimitation stand, seeks no loss for South in Lok Sabha
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay warned against population-based Lok Sabha seat redistribution. He urged the Union government to assure states would not lose representation percentage. Vijay also raised concerns regarding the Cauvery water dispute and upstream interventions. He stressed the need to protect Tamil Nadu's rights as a lower riparian state. The Chief Minister called for implementing Supreme Court and tribunal orders on Cauvery.
Mirza Alamgir elected as Bangladesh President
NEET, Delimitation, Cauvery, Drugs: Vijays Key Requests Before Amit Shah At Tamil Nadu Meeting
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay raised four key issues at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Vijay sought a firm assurance that southern states would not lose their share of parliamentary representation under the proposed Delimitation Bill, 2026. He also reiterated Tamil Nadus opposition to NEET and urged the Centre to allow state-quota medical admissions based on Class 12 marks. On the drug menace, Vijay called for tighter regulation of online prescription drug sales and stronger interstate action against narcotics. He also highlighted interstate river disputes, particularly the Cauvery issue, stressing compliance with Supreme Court orders and the Cauvery Water Management Authoritys directions on water release to Tamil Nadu.
Teachers body seeks expulsion of Delhi University professor overcasteistremark
Plea in Supreme Court seeks CBI probe into allegations of Jharkhand JPSC exam irregularities
The petition argues that it is imperative to have the allegations in the case probed by an independent agency, such as the CBI, rather than the State CID, which is currently investigating the case
Congress seeks postponement of Census in Manipur, cites displacement
Inner Manipur MP A. Bimol Akoijam says conducting the exercise under the present circumstances would be an injustice to those affected by the conflict
Opposition accuses government of pushing RSS agenda on NCERT textbooks
People with links to the Sangh and its affiliates were named in NCERT team tasked with preparing new political science textbooks for Classes 11 and 12
Dhinakaran attacks Vijay govt for changing its stand on delimitation
I should have been more patient: Sindhu after bowing out of World championships
Hockey World Cup | India survives Englands onslaught, advances to the next round
Bichu makes a crucial final-minute save as the Marijne-coached side holds on for a goalless draw; the team, having come up with a defensive masterclass, finishes second in its pool
TN research scholar in Malaysia failed to submit records: Vanni Arasu
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay changes stand on delimitation, seeks protection on state's share in Parliament
Why TVK Government Is Appointing A Legal Team From Across Party Lines
ISHRAE to make select primary schools net-zero energy centres
Tamil Nadu preacher gets death penalty for sexually assaulting four minor girls
The 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mamallapuram saw southern States raise concerns over fiscal devolution, delimitation, water disputes and political representation, while calling for greater regional economic cooperation and cooperative federalism.
TNCC general council passes resolution against delimitation, Mekedatu
SC Bench sets aside SLP against Telangana High Court judgment on Margadarsi Financiers
Chinese court sentences founder of troubled property developer Evergrande to life in prison
The Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court convicted Hui, 67, and Evergrande of engaging in large-scale financial fraud in inflating the group's assets and concealing its liabilities
Constitution Protection Committee-Karnataka condemns purification of Kharges rally venue
Bhu Bharathi to streamline records, make State land-dispute-free State: Ponguleti
The Collector instructs officials to diligently perform the tasks assigned to them; adequate security arrangements should be made, and access routes for devotees and dignitaries should be streamlined
India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty not in Bihars interests, says JD(U)s Sanjay Jha
The two countries are yet to hold the last round of talks on the renewal of the treaty that will expire on December 31, 2026
Caste certificate delay: Govt. likely to extend time for job applications
Govt. ITIs in Coimbatore extend last date for direct admissions for 2026-27 session till Aug. 31
Only two districts have received normal southwest monsoon in Karnataka
South interior Karnataka has received a deficit of -40%, with the coastal districts at -24%, north interior Karnataka at -20 to 30% and Bengaluru city at -50%
Home Minister calls for early resolution of pending water-related issues in south India
He says linking major rivers, such as the Brahmaputra and the Cauvery and the Godavari, could ensure India faces no water shortage for the next 100 years; he also calls for swift investigation of cases of rape against women and children while addressing the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting
ChatGPT for Teens: What OpenAIs new AI safety features mean for young users
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens, introducing additional safeguards for users aged 13 to 17, including restrictions on harmful content, parental controls, quiet hours and measures aimed at reducing emotional dependence on AI chatbots.
Suspension of ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar: Keralam govt. denies allegations before CAT
Two get 10 years RI, 24.53 crore fine for cheating 1,062 persons in investment scam
Derivatives trader base falls for first time in four years in FY26: SEBI study
Despite the moderation, retail traders continued to be the largest cohort of traders, SEBI study noted
Thai, Myanmar military chiefs meet as post-coup thaw progresses
Bangkok said the talks focused on ways to enhance security cooperation on the nations' 2,400-kilometre (1,500-mile) border, where the war in Myanmar has seeded instability
Aditya Birla Capital enters gold loan biz; targets 1,000 branches in 3 years
It will start with opening up to 300 gold loan branches by the end of FY27 across high-potential markets
Can free public technology break the private coaching industry? | In Focus Podcast
Can government coaching classes break private coaching industry? AICTE Chief Coordinating Officer Buddha Chandrasekhar and Theory of Physics co-founder Anubhav Shrivastava discuss the question
Zebras return to Thiruvananthapuram zoo after a decade
Mekedatu, new Mullaperiyar dam pitches put Tamil Nadu in a bind
Southern States urge Centre to retain Lok Sabha seats based on 1971 Census: D.K. Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar says southern States have urged the Union Home Minister to retain the existing number of parliamentary seats based on the 1971 Census, raising concerns over future delimitation.
Deputy CM urges Centre to protect Telanganas rights on Krishna water
Bhatti Vikramarka asks Centre to extend financial support to major irrigation projects in State
Gulzar: A life in long verse and great form
Across poetry, cinema, songwriting and literature, Gulzar has continually reinvented himself while retaining an unmistakable voice and an enduring love for the written word
IndianOil inks supply agreement with Mauritius for petrol, diesel, ATF
Vigilance probe not needed into DGP S. Sreejiths foreign trip, ACS submits before Kerala High Court
Following Additional Chief Secretarys submission, court closes the matter
Survey to assess coffee berry borer infestation in 35 villages
