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NHRC issues notice after three girls die of snakebite at Gadchiroli residential school

The human rights commission observed that the incident raises serious concerns regarding the alleged violation of students human rights and a lack of basic facilities at the hostel

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 5:50 pm

Why are IIMs rushing into UG courses?

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 5:43 pm

Crossbow Enterprise Cybersecurity Secures Third Consecutive PCI SSC GEAR Term (20262028), Bringing Nearly 12 Years of Expertise to Global Payment Security

A third consecutive term places Crossbow among 33 assessor organizations worldwide contributing to the continued evolution of PCI security standards and programs.

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 5:42 pm

TVK welcomes SC's stay of Madras HC's ruling against jobs to kin of stampede victims

The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order regarding jobs for stampede victims' relatives. This ruling offers relief to the Tamil Nadu government and affected families. The TVK party welcomed the Supreme Court's decision on Friday. They criticized the previous DMK regime for negligence in crowd management. Legal hurdles should not impede government assistance to the poor and affected families.

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 5:31 pm

Nava Sets New Quarterly High with Total Income of 1,269 Crore

Nava Sets New Quarterly High with Total Income of 1,269 Crore

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 5:30 pm

Fractal's Vaidya.ai Powers BMC Health AI Chatbot on WhatsApp for Mumbai

Fractal's Vaidya.ai Powers BMC Health AI Chatbot on WhatsApp for Mumbai

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 5:30 pm

Carino and New Star show out

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 5:29 pm

Four held for attempt to murder businessman by blast in car in Bagalkot

Financial and land dispute behind attempt, say police sources

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 5:05 pm

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to visit Tamil Nadu on August 16 and 17

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The News Mill 14 Aug 2026 5:02 pm

Andhra And Karnataka Are Building Greenfield Airports While Joseph Vijay TVK Govt Bans New Airport For Chennai

While Tamil Nadus Industries Minister Keerthana was busy in the Assembly denying that Andhra Pradesh is building an airport at Kuppam, the paperwork for that airport was already sitting in a government gazette. Chittoor District Gazette No. 77/2026, dated 13 March 2026, is unambiguous. Issued under Section 19(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation Act [] The post Andhra And Karnataka Are Building Greenfield Airports While Joseph Vijay TVK Govt Bans New Airport For Chennai appeared first on The Commune .

The Commune Mag 14 Aug 2026 4:59 pm

India vs Sri Lanka: Galle is a tough place to keep wickets, says Dhananjaya de Silva

Dhananjaya hinted about a probable debut for off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 4:50 pm

Will change Telangana politics like TN: Raj gopal attacks CM

Hyderabad: In an indirect attack on incumbent Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Congress MLA Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy stating that he will change the politics in Telangana like in Tamil Nadu. He was referencing the change in government in TN, where the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) lost to the newly formed CM Vijay-led Tamil Vetri Kazhagam 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 14 Aug 2026 4:49 pm

Expert body formed to protect Thamaraikani tank in Sholinganallur, Tamil Nadu govt. tells Madras High Court

AAG makes the submission in response to a PIL petition filed by Arappor Iyakkam in 2019 against construction of a building for the Semmenchery police station on the waterbody

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 4:44 pm

Column | The wildest menu is in your backyard

A tasting table built from weeds and native greens makes a case for foraging and looking at whats growing around you every season

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 4:31 pm

TVK Minister Lied In The Floor Of The Assembly, What Is Joseph Vijay Doing?

A few days ago, TVK Industries Minister S Keerthana stood up in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and told the House that two airport projects, Andhra Pradeshs Kuppam greenfield airport and Karnatakas second Bengaluru airport near Hosur, were completely baseless and existed only on social media. The documents say otherwise. Government gazettes say otherwise. Even the [] The post TVK Minister Lied In The Floor Of The Assembly, What Is Joseph Vijay Doing? appeared first on The Commune .

The Commune Mag 14 Aug 2026 4:31 pm

Dine & Unwind: Food, Drinks & Poolside Experiences at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort

Dine & Unwind: Food, Drinks & Poolside Experiences at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan sought exemption from Karnataka CM from hoisting flag on Independence Day: BJP

The Minister informed the CM that he was not in a position to take up the responsibility of hoisting the flag in Vijayanagara district as he needed to focus on preparations for the forthcoming polls to various local bodies

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 4:21 pm

Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings against comedian Samay Raina, four others over disability remarks

The top court appreciated the efforts made by them in organising a chess tournament in March for disabled persons and helping raise awareness about organisations working for persons with disabilities

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 4:20 pm

Vishwanath and Sons movie review: A charming Suriya and Mamitha Baiju carry Venky Atluris wholesome entertainer

What if Suriya plays a Bruce Wayne-esque character who uses his superpower of wealth to fix his own personal problems? Despite a few conveniences, Venky Atluris Vishwanath and Sons is a satisfying family entertainer with some progressive ideas and standout performances

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 4:20 pm

TN student's murder linked to exposing drug trade

A 19-year-old mechatronics engineering student was brutally murdered in Coimbatore, leading to a political controversy in Tamil Nadu. While his family alleges he was targeted for exposing drug abuse on campus, police and college management claim the attack stemmed from personal enmity and a retaliatory clash. Eight arrests have been made, and the issue was raised in the Legislative Assembly, with the Opposition demanding an inquiry into the conflicting narratives.

Rediff 14 Aug 2026 4:18 pm

BJP MP issues apology for remarks at Netaji after FIRs registered by Bengal police

Six FIRs have been registered, five persons have been arrested and 282 social media posts have been taken down.

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 4:11 pm

Congress has shown anti-women attitude by keeping them out of Karnataka ministry, says BJP

Opposition BJP members staged a protest in Bengaluru against women not getting ministerial representation

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 4:07 pm

Hold separate TET papers for maths, physics and biology, teachers body asks government

The association said candidates in the mathematics-science category had to answer questions from subjects outside their specialisation, unlike those taking Telugu, Hindi, English or social studies, and that TET marks carry 20% weightage in recruitment

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 3:43 pm

Workshop on kidney diseases and transplantation held in Chennai

The one-day workshop brought together specialists to discuss kidney disease, renal pathology and transplantation

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 3:39 pm

Germany evacuates about 2,000 people as wildfire reaches western village

Residents were urged to carry only essential belongings, identification papers and necessary medicines

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 3:30 pm

Kharge seeks Govt. answers over alleged increased Chinese activity on Arunachal Pradesh border

After Galwan, now Arunachal Pradesh? Mr. Kharge said in a post on X, describing reports that China was attempting to push further into areas of Arunachal Pradesh

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 3:20 pm

Vikram Solar inaugurates 6 GW solar plant in Tamil Nadu

The 6-GW solar module manufacturing plant is expected to generate employment opportunities for more than 800 skilled professionals in the region

The Hindu Businessline 14 Aug 2026 3:19 pm

DMK likely to increase district units to over 100 as part of organisational revamp

Sources said the committee constituted by party president M.K. Stalin to revamp the organisation and infuse fresh energy into its structure had submitted its interim report

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 3:17 pm

TASMAC irregularities case: Madras High Court reserves orders on plea to quash DVACs FIR

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan defer their verdict after hearing the counsel for the petitioner, DVAC, and the Centre

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 3:03 pm

Madras High Court to play Vande Mataram before national anthem during Independence Day 2026 celebrations

However, Bar members express concern over absence of any mention about the playing of State song Tamil Thai Vazhthu

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 2:55 pm

Supreme Court Clears Path for Employment of Karur Tragedy Victims Families

New Delhi, August 14: The Supreme Court has lifted the stay on the Tamil Nadu governments decision to provide government jobs to the families of those who lost their lives in the Karur tragedy. On Friday, the Supreme Court issued an interim order against the Madras High Courts ruling that had annulled this decision. A ... Read more Supreme Court Clears Path for Employment of Karur Tragedy Victims Families

Morningstar 14 Aug 2026 2:54 pm

Awarapan 2 movie review: Emraan Hashmis faded sequel doesnt rise from the riches of its past

Even if the action sequences, lighting, and camerawork have improved multifold from 2007, the sequel struggles to hold itself together as it imagines the world of Awarapan purely as a generic genre piece, when its soul lies elsewhere

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 2:45 pm

Workers evacuated from building in Coimbatore following concerns on buildings stability

People living close to the 20-year-old building complained that the it was shaking

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 2:42 pm

Those People Wont Die A Good Death: DMKs RS Bharathi Curses Saidapet Voters After Ma. Subramanians Defeat

DMK organising secretary RS Bharathis remarks at a public meeting held in Karambakkam to mark the death anniversary of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi have triggered controversy, with Bharathi making strong comments about voters, election setbacks and the partys approach towards the public. Speaking at the meeting, Bharathi recalled how Karunanidhi had responded [] The post Those People Wont Die A Good Death: DMKs RS Bharathi Curses Saidapet Voters After Ma. Subramanians Defeat appeared first on The Commune .

The Commune Mag 14 Aug 2026 2:40 pm

Meet, Connect & Celebrate: MICE Experiences in Paradise at Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

Meet, Connect & Celebrate: MICE Experiences in Paradise at Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 2:30 pm

Rani Mukerji awarded Honorary Doctorate by La Trobe University

Rani Mukerji awarded Honorary Doctorate by La Trobe University

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 2:30 pm

Review | Once Elephants Lived Here by Geetanjali Shree, translated by Daisy Rockwell

The magic between author and translator is alive and brimming with possibilities in this anthology translated from Hindi

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 2:30 pm

Deeply flawed approach: Bar Councils NALSAR enrolment U-turn draws criticism from ABVP

The RSS student wing argued that students should not be held accountable for alleged wrongdoing in which they had no role

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 2:22 pm

Caste Census 2027: Full list of questions to be asked in the second phase of Census

The second phase of the Census, Population Enumeration (PE), will be conducted in February 2027. Caste identities will be recorded during this phase

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 2:21 pm

Salt: A World History and seven other food history books you should read

Mark Kurlanskys books on food and civilisation have gone viral on Instagram. If that sounds like something you enjoy, here is our list of food history books that you can sink your teeth into

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 2:10 pm

Mangaluru corporation urges people to celebrate plastic-free Nagara Panchami

The civic body urges people to abandon plastic and instead go for natural products, including cloth bags and steel containers

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 2:05 pm

Delhi High Court, five other locations receive bomb threats ahead of Independence Day

No suspicious items have been found so far in the locations from where calls were received including IGI Airports Terminal 3, the Delhi Fire Services said

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 1:51 pm

A predictable rise: On inflation | The Hindu Editorial

Inflation will remain high in the foreseeable future

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 1:44 pm

Independence Day 2026: A hidden lake of lotuses, and the India I keep seeking

On Indias 80th Independence Day, a reflection on wrong turns, happy accidents and the thrill of exploring the country, minus maps and social media

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 1:43 pm

Despite its reputation, Indias per-unit space launch cost highest: study

India, according to an analysis of more than six decades of space missions, simply does not launch often enough to bring its costs down

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 1:38 pm

160X8.0 Series Launch 21st August -- Breakthrough GT1200 Carbon Plate Powers Xtep's 160X 8.0 Ultra

160X8.0 Series Launch 21st August -- Breakthrough GT1200 Carbon Plate Powers Xtep's 160X 8.0 Ultra

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

China advances global AI governance in a comprehensive manner

China advances global AI governance in a comprehensive manner

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

Two die of electrocution as temple chariot touches overhead electric wire in Perambalur district

Police sources said the incident occurred at around 8.30 p.m. on Thursday when the three persons were moving the newly built chariot of the Ayyanar temple at Nannai village onto the temple premises

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 1:24 pm

AUS vs BAN Test day 2: Tanzid scores ton as Bangladesh take 88-run lead over Australia

Tanzid became Bangladesh's first century-maker in Australia in the nation's third Test Down Under with 101 in 197 balls

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 1:23 pm

Keralas UDF govt agrees to Centres stipulation that PMAY housing project beneficiaries should pay their share

State government also decides to agree to Centres requirement to display emblem in front of houses built under PMAY, despite stiff resistance from Opposition LDF

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 1:14 pm

Womans death in Bengaluru accident becomes flashpoint for residents anger over bad roads in Electronics City Phase 2

Following Medha Prithvirajs death, residents have been demanding better roads in Electronics City Phase 1. While most roads in the area are narrow and pothole-filled, several other stretches have been dug up for civic works.

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 1:11 pm

New trend of injecting banned peptides to 'optimise' body

Peptides reproduced in a lab are the active ingredients in many common medications including insulin and GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. However unauthorised forms of synthetic peptides sold online have increasingly been promoted by influencers and gyms promising a more effective workout

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 1:00 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to present Police Medals to 15 officers, personnel on Independence Day

Each recipient will be presented with a gold medal weighing eight grams and a cash reward of 25,000, the release added

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 12:58 pm

Jharkhand job exam stir: Protest enters 21st day, students plan Tiranga Yatra on August 15

Protestors also criticised the Ranchi district administration for an FIR lodged over the violence during the August 10 march towards the state assembly

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 12:55 pm

Young Kochi designer promotes slow fashion with Onam collection

Handloom, slow fashion and support for artisans drive Kochi designer Abran Deepaks Onam collection

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 12:54 pm

PM Modi recalls the courage of all those who were impacted by Partition

The Modi government has been observing August 14 as the 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' since 2021 in remembrance of those who lost their lives in riots after the country's division and the ensuing exodus.

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 12:52 pm

This artist from Kerala says an aesthetically designed book cover is a work of art

Arun Gokul has designed the covers of some of Malayalam literatures bestsellers elevating them

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 12:51 pm

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Review | Samsungs best foldable experience yet

If the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 made headlines with its unique passport-style identity, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra takes the foldable game a step further

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 12:50 pm

New plastic treaty document criticised for weaker ambition

Research published last year estimates that the many health problems caused by plastic pollution costs the world $1.5 trillion a year.

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 12:48 pm

DMK moving from covert to direct alliance with BJP, alleges Minister Nirmalkumar

The Minister was responding to a question during a press conference at the Secretariat in Chennai on DMK parliamentary party leader Kanimozhi meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in New Delhi on Thursday

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 12:42 pm

GT Bharathi Brings Globally Recognised World Trade Center Brand to Chengalpattu

Tamil Nadu [India], August 14: GT Bharathi (GTB) today announced that it has been granted a license by the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) to develop a World Trade Center (WTC) business in the Chengalpattu district of the State of Tamil Nadu. The agreement places GTB among an elite global network of over 300 WTC businesses across nearly 100 countries and territories -- and makes it one of the major developers to carry the WTC name in South India.

Business Standard 14 Aug 2026 12:40 pm

Alessandro Bonato to make his orchestral debut in India

The Italian conductor will lead the Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) as part of National Centre for the Performing Arts Autumn Season 2026

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 12:37 pm

Motorola launches Moto G Max with Snapdragon processor

Moto G Max uses a 7,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, supported by a 33W charger inside the box. It comes with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm jack

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 12:34 pm

Royal Madras Yacht Club: Sailing through Chennais 115-year-old maritime history

Founded as the Madras Sailing Club in 1911, the Royal Madras Yacht Club has sailed through more than a century of Chennais history. Today, its members take to the Bay of Bengal for leisure, competition, moonlight sails and offshore expeditions.

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 12:33 pm

Transcell Biologics and Space Cargo Unlimited Partner to Run Preclinical Drug and Vaccine Testing on HMPS Models in Orbital Microgravity

Strategic collaboration combines human microphysiological systems, biology-driven AI/ML platforms and orbital research to generate high-value clinical surrogate insights.

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 12:31 pm

Relief for Vijay govt as SC clears jobs for Karur victims' kin

The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras high court order that had quashed the Tamil Nadu government's decision to provide compassionate government jobs to relatives of victims from last year's Karur stampede.

Rediff 14 Aug 2026 12:18 pm

Supreme Court stays Madras High Court order quashing jobs for Karur stampede victims

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Madras High Courts recent judgment quashing the Tamil Nadu governments decision to provide compassionate employment to family members of the 41 people who died in the September 2025 Karur stampede. A Bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice K Vinod Chandran passed the interim order on a petition [] The post Supreme Court stays Madras High Court order quashing jobs for Karur stampede victims kin appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 14 Aug 2026 12:14 pm

Wipro Seating Solutions Launches Dyn, a Seating Collection Inspired by Yoga, Mindfulness and Human-Centric Design

Dyn reimagines seating for contemporary work and living spaces, encouraging movement, posture variation and well-being

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 11:55 am

Ratnaveer Precision Engineering Hits Fresh 52-Week High at Rs. 223.75; Stock Gains 24.65% in a Month

Vadodara, Gujarat, India Business Wire India

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 11:54 am

G. S. Patil elected Karnataka Assembly Speaker; BJP, JD(S) boycott poll

Pro-tem Speaker T. B. Jayachandra, who presided over the proceedings, declared Mr. Patil elected after a voice vote

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 11:52 am

Youth Wing of MaitriBodh Parivaar Popularly Known as YGPT Commemorates International Youth Day 2026 with Maitreya Dadashreeji

On International Youth Day, Young India Finds a Call to Purpose, Courage and Peace with Maitreya Dadashreeji

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 11:52 am

Shouldnt govt give employment? SC stays HC order on jobs for Karur victims' kin

The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order regarding government jobs. This order had previously struck down the Tamil Nadu government's decision for stampede victims' relatives. The Supreme Court questioned the challenge to the government's policy for affected families. The High Court had quashed appointments, citing existing guidelines and potential demands. The Supreme Court's stay provides interim relief to the Tamil Nadu government.

The Times of India 14 Aug 2026 11:51 am

48,442 OMR sheets replaced in Group-I exam, alleges SAAP chairman

A. Ravi Naidu said the SIT probing the Group-I recruitment was expected to submit its report soon, and that the YSRCP was raising charges on the DSC-2025 to draw attention away from it

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 11:51 am

Three sisters killed by uncle in West Bengal's Murshidabad

The three deceased were reportedly playing at thier uncle's house when he hacked them to death

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 11:49 am

Supreme Court stays Madras HC order barring Tamil Nadu govt directive for jobs to Karur stampede victims

Supreme Court stays Madras HC order barring Tamil Nadu govt directive for jobs to Karur stampede victims

India TV 14 Aug 2026 11:48 am

Whats wrong in it?: Supreme Court stays Madras HC verdict quashing govt. jobs order to kin of Karur stampede victims

Justice J.B. Pardiwala also noted that in many families the only bread winner has died in the stampede

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 11:47 am

SC stays order of Madras HC on govt jobs to relatives of Karur stampede victims

The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order. This order had previously quashed government jobs for stampede victims' relatives. The High Court had cited concerns about opening floodgates for similar demands. Justices Pardiwala and Chandran issued notices to the Tamil Nadu chief secretary. The bench questioned the petitioner's right to challenge the government's policy.

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 11:47 am

Apollo Hospitals completes 2,000 robotic-assisted joint replacements

Vijay Kishore Kondreddy said the technique was increasingly being used in knee and hip replacements for accurate implant positioning and personalised surgical planning

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 11:41 am

Homegrown Companies Lead Tamil Nadus Investment Charge

Titan, ELGi Equipments, Lucas TVS and Aheesa Digital Innovations announce fresh investments across the state

Deccan Chronicle 14 Aug 2026 11:37 am