Popular film shooting spots to be developed in T.N.: Tourism Minister
The project aimsto provide facilities such as experiencecentres, signages, parking spots, and refreshment areas
WRD to build 27 check dams to conserve floodwater in T.N.
Chennai Ports Outer Harbour Project to be implemented at 17,700 crore
The projects proposal will shortly be sent to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways for approval. Two firms have already evinced interest in this project. The projects first phase, which will allow the port to handle ships with 18 metres of draft, will be ready in five years
Permission will be granted for anti-NEET rally, TN govt informs HC
Perambur to get 400-bed multi-specialty hospital
Dont force me to disclose proof: CM Vijay warns opposition DMK in assembly
God does not discriminate: HC frowns at practice in Kanchi temple
YSRCP leader accuses Naidu of deceiving BCs on reservation quota
Hockey World Cup: India passes Pakistan test, moves into the next round
Harmanpreet shows his class yet again with two penalty-corner conversionswhile Abhishek also nets a brace; Fultons men stay untroubled barring a spell in the second quarter
Passenger convenience and safety APSRTCs highest priorities, says JMD
Joint Managing Director Siva Prasad reviews the corporations operations and inspects key facilities
Anand says TVK MLAs will remain loyal to Vijay
Cyberabad municipal corporation takes up road repairs, pothole works on August 19
Visakhapatnam ZP faces major bifurcation challenges as local body polls near
TN rural devpt dept allocates 3,384cr for roads, waterways, groundwater boost
Man injured after gun accidentally goes off
AIADMK MLAs walk out of Tamil Nadu Assembly over fisherman
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SEBI fines two firms 3.7 crore for CAS manipulation
SEBI charged Copthall Mauritius Investment and Mansi Share and Stock Broking Private Limited as they manipulated the markets during the newly introduced closing auction session
Naidu to tour Anakapalli and ASR districts
Amit Shah to Lead Southern Zonal Council Meeting in Tamil Nadu; Water Disputes on Agenda
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council on August 20 at Mamallapuram near here, with the chief ministers of southern states and Union Territories set to participate, the government said on Wednesday. {image-amitshahmeetingsouthernleaders1-82451787160225.jpg
Jagan calls on YSRCP cadre to gear up for local body elections
Addressing a meeting, the former Chief Minister alleges that the coalition government had failed to benefit any section of society during its two years in office
Man stabbed to death in Coimbatore district
ICC says U.S. sanctions 'flagrant attack' on court independence
A look at three movements that have brought about tremendous change over the past few years in North Chennai
Bangladesh to hold presidential election on Thursday
The voting will take place for the first time in a presidential election after a gap of 35 years
Naidu to raise bifurcation, infrastructure issues at Southern Zonal Council meet
MLAs Raise Red Flag Over Drug Abuse, Law & Order In TN
Tamil Nadu MLAs raised concerns over rising drug abuse among students and recent murders, urging stronger policing and urgent action to address law-and-order issues.
China successfully recovers rocket stage on land for first time
Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin have been recovering rockets since 2015, helping drive down launch costs by reusing hardware that would otherwise be discarded after carrying satellites and other payloads toward space
Shiprocket shares jump nearly 48% in market debut trade
At the NSE, the stock made its market debut at 131, a premium of 35%
6 crore allotted for parking lot near Mangalavanam, Kerala High Court told
Parking lot to accommodate 250 cars; 3.35 crore earmarked for land lease fee
Bengaluru: Poor rains and sowing, festive demand drive up prices of vegetables
Open universities can expand higher education: Abdul Wahab
Open and distance learning offer opportunities for those unable to pursue conventional higher education to continue their studies and acquire new skills, says MP
Tamil Nadu BJP Leader Questions Renovation Work Without Tender Approval
Chennai, August 19: Tamil Nadu BJP leader Nainar Nagendran has raised concerns regarding the renovation work associated with the Chief Ministers office, questioning how it commenced without the completion of the tender process. He accused the government of irregularities and demanded full transparency regarding the matter. In his statement, Nagendran also targeted Minister Adhav Arjun ... Read more Tamil Nadu BJP Leader Questions Renovation Work Without Tender Approval
Greater Logistics Efficiency: PM Modi On New Railway, Highway Projects
PM Modi said a major boost has been given to railway infrastructure and connectivity across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
Visakhapatnam ZPTC faces major bifurcation challenges as local body polls near
J&K: Rivers swell in Samba amid heavy rain
TN man pushes wheelchair-bound mother in front of speeding train, kills her
NAARM workshop highlights need for authentic farm information
Photojournalists play key role in documenting history, says NTR District Collector
The Hindus photojournalists K.V.S. Giri and G.N. Rao win prizes in photography competitions
Bengaluru: Minister gives GBA August 30 deadline to clear waste, encroachments
The August 30 deadline also applies to two other city-wide drives the Freedom from Waste campaign and the removal of abandoned vehicles.
Watch: PM CARES Fund Audit: Where Is the Money Going? | Above the Fold | Aug 19, 2026
After a two-year delay, the PM CARES Fund audit report was made public yesterday. The report revealed that there is over 8,000 crore in the funds corpus, and only 0.01 percent of the money was used in FY 2024-25. In this episode, we unpack the findings of the audit report.
J&K CMs remark ahead of U.S. envoy meeting draws flak from PDP
Omar Abdullah says it should be the Centre, and not Washington, that solves our problems. PDP calls it pre-emptive defensiveness.
Iran warns Gulf countries against helping U.S. after UAE cuts trade ties
Regular reading habit can help shape students future, says Guntur DEO
The Hindu and VIT-AP organises English Language Development Initiative at Zilla Praja Parishad High School, Mandadam, in Amaravati
Govt school in soup as video of students assaulting classmate goes viral
Karnataka State Human Rights Commission team visits Hanur to probe death of three suspected poachers
The team, led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Ashwath Narayana, has been tasked with conducting a detailed inquiry and submitting a report following the suo motu case registered by the SHRC.
Operation Toofan to end drug trafficking networks in Kerala: Ramesh Chennithala
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has announced Operation Toofan, aimed at ending drug trafficking networks in Kerala.
Provide quality insulin to children with Type 1 diabetes: Keralam child panel
Cheruvumadharam will be developed as model solar village: Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy
Union Ministers to visit universities in Centres 'One Day, One University' Gen Z outreach
A Union Minister will visit an assigned university to interact with students, listen to their views on different subjects, and inform them about government welfare schemes, particularly those for youth and students
Two arrested for alleged drug peddling
Telangana BJP demands higher stipends for AYUSH PG doctors, immediate release of arrears
Drug menace spread far and wide in Keralam, says Home Minister
Claiming broad political support for the anti-drug campaign Operation Toofan, Ramesh Chennithala says no individual would receive protection on political grounds; the initiative has received strong public backing, particularly from parents and womens groups, he adds
Traffic around KBR Park in Hyderabad eases as motorists adapt to new one-way system
Traffic police reported lower vehicle volumes and fewer bottlenecks on the second day, with 60-70% of motorists adapting to the diverted routes; around 400-450 personnel were deployed at key junctions, while additional signage and public announcements helped guide commuters
Markapuram Collector inspects rehabilitation colonies for Veligonda Project-displaced families
Training for the street food vendors will be held for five days, and they are urged to make use of the training programme and incorporate practices regarding food safety, personal hygiene, cleanliness, and food waste management into their daily business operations
Boat safety: Beypore port issues guidelines for holiday services
Boat services must be operated only with valid registration, survey, and insurance certificates; boat owners must ensure that all passengers wear high-quality lifejackets
Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar visits BJP office to pay respects to Nagesh
When Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu turned a shutterbug!
On World Photography Day, the Chief Minister picks up a camera and clicks the professional photographers at the Legislative Assembly, and wishes the fraternity continued success in capturing moments that inform, inspire and endure
Get seed fund usage details from NTA in 60 days, panel tells Education Ministry
Parliaments Public Accounts Committee seeks utilisation certificates for 10 crore of the 25 crore granted in 2017; members ask Ministry officials whether the lapse affected the conduct of examinations
DYFI leader among four held with drugs in Idukki in Keralam
Kanthalloor faces serious drought, Collector gives nod to utilise funds for water distribution
The grama panchayat has been hit hard by deficient rainfall, prompting the District Collector to grant special sanction under the Disaster Management Act to utilise funds for drinking water distribution in the local body
Prakasam Collector urges officials to prepare list of polling stations ahead of local body polls
New shore-based facility to enhance submarine rescue preparedness inaugurated in Vizag
Carcass burnt in Germalam was that of leopard, says Forest Department
CCTV cameras to keep watch at six new bus shelters in Tondiarpet
Protest over hotel licence rejection: FIR registered against seven in Bengaluru
The FIR states that on August 18, between 12 noon and 2.30 p.m., one Santosh and six others gathered near the gate in front of the Corporation Commissioners office at Byatarayanapura and staged a protest.
Union Minister highlights Sanskrits role in achieving Viksit Bharat
Inaugurating Utkarsha Mahotsava 2026, Arjun Ram Meghwal says ancient knowledge available in the Sanskrit texts will continue to guide India towards becoming a developed nation
Farmers body tells Andhra Pradesh govt. to clear the air on Cocoa City project, pricing formula
Andhra Pradesh Cocoa Farmers Association demands immediate implementation of pricing formula for cocoa beans announced by Agriculture Minister
Bengalurus Johnson market: Years of planning, no blueprint yet
APSEC reviews preparations for local body polls
World Photography Day celebrated at The American College
Support widens for Dalit scholars protest at Malayalam varsity
Anagha Sasi, a research scholar in the Department of Environmental Studies at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, is on an indefinite protest seeking action against teachers and others over alleged caste-based abuse and harassment
Tamil Nadu initiates new schemes to provide security to tourists
Tamil Nadu has announced a tourism overhaul focused on safety, sustainability and connectivity, including AI-powered surveillance at major tourist sites, dedicated security organisations in five regions, ropeway feasibility studies and conversion of TTDC motorboats to electric boats. Tourist footfall rose from 21.88 crore in 2022 to 36.46 crore in 2025.
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan say, therefore, the Tamil Nadu government had ordered singing of Tamil Thai Vazhthu in the first place
SFI, DYFI members hold protest in Coimbatore
Andhra Pradesh govt. and striking doctors refuse to budge on stipend issue
While the government cites financial constraints for not being able to effect a biannual hike of 15%, the striking doctors argue that they received it during the pandemic, and are now insisting on 30% rise
Southern Zonal Council to meet near Mamallapuram on August 20
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair meet, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay as vice chair; Council, which includes all southern States, UTs, is a statutory body whose recommendations are advisory in nature
Karnataka: Land grants violating conditions to be cancelled
India beats Pakistan 5-3 in men's hockey World Cup
Man bludgeoned to death at Sultanpet
AINU performs Vizags first robotic Boari flap reconstruction surgery
Six arrested for hunting blackbuck in Bidar forests
The Forest Department has seized two four-wheelers and a rifle used in the crime
Sanjay Nirupam Criticizes AAP Amid Delhi Water Board Scandal
Mumbai, August 19: Sanjay Nirupam, spokesperson for Shiv Sena, has sharply criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) following the arrests of six individuals, including AAP leader Satyendar Jain, in connection with the alleged Delhi Water Board scandal. He also commented on the Tamil Nadu governments decision to grant 365 days of maternity leave for the ... Read more Sanjay Nirupam Criticizes AAP Amid Delhi Water Board Scandal
The searches were carried out at the residences and office of Mallikarjuna B., Special Land Acquisition Officer, Subramanya Nagar, Guddadahalli, Hebbal, as well as the residences of his relatives.
I was constantly playing catch-up: Lakshya
Temple priest held for harassing college student on bus
Ananthapuri Express to run up to Tambaram
Actor Vikram video case: 11 exotic animals likely to be shifted to Vandalur zoo
The animals were seized from a farmhouse belonging to S.K. Keshavanathan, the owner of the Lar gibbons shown in a recent video involving actor Vikram
Vijay hikes milk procurement price to 41 per litre
