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Anchor investors sell 50% of IPO holdings after a year:SEBI

Mutual Funds were notably more conservative than FPIs.

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:52 pm

Kerala Water Authority to hand over unused Kaloor reservoir to SUEZ

40-lakh-litre tank could supplement distribution network served by Thammanam tank; only six of 13 overhead storage reservoirs in Kochi are operational; KWA explores using unused tanks to strengthen distribution and address tail-end shortages

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:51 pm

Amend Constitution to freeze the strength of the Lok Sabha at 543, Vijay tells PM Modi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay makes the demand in a letter to Prime Minister Modi, enclosing a copy of the resolution moved by him and adopted by the Assembly on August 12

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:49 pm

Rahul Gandhi moves SC against fishing inquiry into allegations of disproportionate assets

Through his counsel, Rahul Gandhi termed the series of directions passed by the Lucknow Bench of the High Court directing the CBI and the ED to probe the allegations against him as one of the rarest instances of a Constitutional court acting contrary to several first principles or basic, fundamental legal rules all at once

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:47 pm

Daimler To Invest 4,000 Crore in Tamil Nadu, Create 400 Jobs

With this fresh investment, the automakers total investment in India rose to Rs 14,500 crore

Deccan Chronicle 13 Aug 2026 9:46 pm

Rehab centre residents should not be denied voting rights: Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority member

Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority member Mohan Kumar Danappa says several eligible voters are currently undergoing treatment at de-addiction and rehabilitation centres across Karnataka.

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:45 pm

Chandigarh University joins ISRO to host National Space Technology Conclave on 17th-18th August; Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla among 30 Space Scientists to attend

Chandigarh University joins ISRO to host National Space Technology Conclave on 17th-18th August; Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla among 30 Space Scientists to attend

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:31 pm

Appier Delivers Record-High Revenue, Profitability and Core Free Cash Flow

Appier Delivers Record-High Revenue, Profitability and Core Free Cash Flow

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:31 pm

iCloudHomes: Luxury Redefined in Trivandrum

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:29 pm

Bengaluru: Karnataka Lok Bhavan open for public visit on August 16, 17 and 18

All visitors will mandatorily undergo frisking before entering the premises of the Lok Bhavan.

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:23 pm

APSPDCL launches simplified payment system for bulk electricity consumers

The system has been developed through its website, allowing a single consumer to pay electricity bills for multiple services at once with a single click.

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:22 pm

Rahul scoffs at PMs foreign policy; Kharge says being Modi bhakt will not help country

Rahul says India cannot be understood through a fixed political order imposed by the BJP-RSS, but only by allowing the country to express itself

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:21 pm

Bandh: Mandya witnesses protests

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:13 pm

IndiGo launches new flight services from Vijayawada to Varanasi, Kolkata

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu virtually launches the new operations on the Vijayawada-Varanasi-Kolkata sector

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:13 pm

Kanna Lakshminarayana completes 50 years in politics; hailed as leader with commitment

Lauding the services rendered by the six-time MLA and former Minister over his long political career, Assembly Speaker and Ministers say aspiring politicians have a lot to learn from him

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:12 pm

CM expresses displeasure over partys handling ongoing SIR

Ms. Meenakshi Natarajan wanted the Congress party to take the ECs actions in Telangana seriously.

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:12 pm

SVU gets advanced scanner to digitise ancient manuscripts

Equipped with A2 Plus platform and a 152 megapixel overhead camera,23 lakh-equipment can scan up to 5,000 pages a day

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:09 pm

Students death: panel seeks police report

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 9:09 pm

Karnataka says rain made Cauvery water allotment to TN possible; TN says release was not voluntary and need more

However, Tamil Nadu has filed an additional affidavit in the Supreme Court on Thursday, arguing that Karnatakas release of water was never voluntary compliance.

The Hindu Businessline 13 Aug 2026 9:03 pm

Digital push for tourist destinations through revamped IIDP

The platform provides a comprehensive resource for travellers and tourism stakeholders, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat informs Rajya Sabha

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:49 pm

TVK-led government will rework proposal for Coimbatore Metro Rail: T.N. Minister

The Centre rejected the Coimbatore Metro Rail project last month saying that it had studied the project in its entirety and that a metro rail project is not viable for the city

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:48 pm

Holistic care, support and continuous interventions required for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: experts

Doctors at a national conclave point out that with ASD being a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition, a life-course approach that promotes continuous, coordinated, and person-centred support over the years into adulthood and beyond is needed

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:45 pm

Harish Rao writes to CM seeking to stop proposed land auction in Raidurg

He says the 10.63 acres land worth 2,000 crore has ownership issues, heritage precincts and pending resolution of completing title

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:44 pm

CPI(M) accuses Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan of making false claims on MDMA case accused

Satheesan said he had met the accused only after he was injured in a police action during the LDF govt. rule. Govindan displays photos of the CM with the accused purportedly taken before the date

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:43 pm

Plea in HC wants State to take over quarrying operations

The PIL plea said as the lease was granted to strong and financially influential private individuals, none of the conditions imposed by the authority was complied with

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:40 pm

CMRL floats bids to study feasibility of Water Metro between Ennore and Mamallapuram

The contract is likely to be awarded within two months. The line will run along the Buckingham Canal

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:39 pm

Despite opposition, B-SMILE awards nine elevated corridors, all above estimated cost

The list includes projects that have been virulently opposed by residents over concerns about loss of green cover, disruption toneighbourhoodsand the impact of elevated structures on existing roads.

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:28 pm

Police identify suspect after woman found dead inside house in Coimbatore

The womans son found her dead when he returned home from work on Wednesday night; the body had injury marks on the head

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:27 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay writes to PM Modi, seeks permanent freeze on Lok Sabha strength at 543 seats

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister has urged the Prime Minister to permanently fix Lok Sabha seats. He also requested women's reservation implementation without linking it to delimitation. Southern states fear reduced representation after the upcoming delimitation exercise. This exercise is based on updated census data and could expand the Lok Sabha. The Chief Minister's actions highlight concerns over parliamentary representation and gender equality.

The Economic Times 13 Aug 2026 8:23 pm

NHAI sets May 2027 deadline for six-laning of Edappally-Kodungalloor corridor

Five more underpasses, 5.60 km of additional service roads planned; 28 crore to be provided to local bodies for additional drainS; revised plan to add 180 metres to flyover-cum-underpasses at Edappally Junction

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:21 pm

New ration cards embedded with host of security features

Chief Minister to formally launch distribution of cards in Sangareddy on Independence Day

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:20 pm

Corporation steps up recovery of property tax from defaulting assessees

The civic body officials have also been imposing fines on buildings for violations/ deviations in construction, non-implementation of solid waste management system, delayed remittance of taxes, and others

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:20 pm

Karnataka opens power transmission sector for private companies through BOOT model

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) has written to KERC to issue a transmission licence to the private companies who emerge as the lowest bidders.

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:20 pm

Vote more valuable than gold, ensure its not lost: CM on SIR exercise

Hindus and Muslims are my eyes; what Hindus get, will ensure Muslims get too

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:17 pm

Kerala University recommends honorary doctorates for Madhu, Sreekumaran Thampi, K. Radhakrishnan, P.R. Sreejesh

Radhakrishnan will be awarded an honorary DSc degree, while the others will receive honorary DLitt degrees

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:12 pm

Calicut varsity students union polls on Aug. 14

Over 500 university union councillors elected from the affiliated colleges will exercise their voting rights to choose the five university union functionaries

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:10 pm

Tourism Department to implement Clean and Green Hampi campaign

The plan will involve the active participation of all stakeholders including officials, pourakarmikas, local people and tourists.

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:08 pm

Fingerlings released in dam

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:08 pm

CM undermining police system for political gains, alleges YSRCP leader Perni Nani

The former Minister accuses Chandrababu Naidu of directly interacting with field-level police officers, bypassing the DGP, in an attempt to influence the personnel ahead of the local body elections in A.P.

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:07 pm

Delhi University Students' Union elections on September 18; counting next day

Candidates will be allowed to withdraw their nominations till noon on September 11, while the final list of candidates will be published by 5 p.m. the same day

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:06 pm

Cybercrime awareness event for students

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:05 pm

Explosion at Firecracker Factory in Tamil Nadu Claims Two Lives

Chennai, August 13: A powerful explosion occurred at a licensed firecracker factory near Sivakasi in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, resulting in a devastating fire. Two workers lost their lives in the incident, according to officials. The accident took place at the firecracker manufacturing unit located in Namaskarithanpatti while employees were engaged ... Read more Explosion at Firecracker Factory in Tamil Nadu Claims Two Lives

Morningstar 13 Aug 2026 8:05 pm

Truckers call 24-hour strike on NH-37 to Manipur

The stranded truckers say they will extend the strike if their demands for proper food, drinking water, or medical assistance are not met

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 7:56 pm

BMRCL to temporarily close Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Metro Station on Independence Day

The station will remain closed for both entry and exit from 10 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. as part of crowd management and public safety measures.

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 7:55 pm

Sravana Masam celebrations begin on grand note at Srisailam

For the convenience of ordinary devotees, Garbhalaya Abhishekam, Samuhika Abhishekam, and Kumkumarchana have been completely suspended on specific days during the Sravana Masam

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 7:55 pm

ED attack case: Kerala High Court upholds bail for ninth accused

Recently, the court allowed bail applications of 17 other accused as well

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 7:54 pm

Alleged abduction of youth: Mattannur native arrested

Five other suspects, including a woman, are still at large. The complainant was a 21-year-old youth from Kozhikode city

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 7:54 pm

Ahead of Onam, vegetable prices skyrocket in Keralas Kozhikode

Heavy rainfall and supply shortages drive up vegetable costs even as clamour for government subsidies grows

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 7:50 pm

App-based fertilizer distribution system yielding positive results, says official

Distribution is being carried out through an end-to-end tracking mechanism, enabling continuous monitoring and greater transparency, says Director of Agriculture Manazir Jeelani Samoon

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 7:49 pm

51-year-old Tamil Nadu man with 2 PhDs, MBA clears NEET to become doctor 34 years after class 12

After 34 years, a 51-year-old man from Tamil Nadu has successfully passed the NEET, reigniting his aspiration to become a medical doctor. Currently holding two PhDs and an MBA, he has previously worked in the pharmaceutical industry. His wife played an instrumental role in maintaining his rigorous study schedule, enabling him to secure a place at Nagapattinam Medical College, conveniently located near their home.

The Economic Times 13 Aug 2026 7:48 pm

Exhibition in memory of artist Syed Asif Ali

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 7:48 pm

Bihar DGP bans use of automatic, assault weapons by policemen to control law and order

They can be used only in cases related to organised crime, militancy; directive comes after row over a policeman firing with AK-47 on protesting students

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 7:48 pm

Canadian citizen arrested for alleged job fraud in Kerala

He collected around 3.5 crore from several people after promising to arrange nursing and other jobs in Canada.

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 7:48 pm

Loco pilot suffers minor injury as stones pelted at PodanurMettupalayam MEMU

Police say three students were pelting stones at each other, standing on opposite sides of the track and they continued to do so even as the train approached them, and a stone struck the windshield

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 7:47 pm