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H1N1 surge: hospital footfall increases as doctors flag risks

While most healthy adults are recovering without major complications, some patients put on ventilator due to respiratory issues, say doctors; sharp spike also attributed to weather changes

The Hindu 23 Aug 2026 1:21 am

Taxi driver held after killing man over fare

The Hindu 23 Aug 2026 1:21 am

Over 3 kg of suspected ganja seized in Kochi

The suspected contraband was bought from Odisha for sale among migrant worker, say police

The Hindu 23 Aug 2026 1:18 am

Lavanyam 2026 to kick-start on August 24

Apart from the main venue of Durbar Hall open air auditorium, around 40 cultural programmes will be staged across 15 venues in Ernakulam

The Hindu 23 Aug 2026 1:17 am

TN orders 1.28 lakh gold rings for newborns

PTI Chennai The Tamil Nadu government has issued work orders for nearly 1.28 lakh gold rings, costing approximately Rs 220 crore, to two jewellery retail chains under the Maternal uncle gold ring scheme for newborns, a poll promise made by TVK, an official said on Saturday. Over one lakh gold rings are required to implement []

The Navhind Times 23 Aug 2026 1:10 am

West Bengal Muslims say they are caught in crackdown on Bangladeshis

Many migrants labourers from West Bengal claim they are being repeatedly detained and harassed by the police in Bengaluru

The Hindu 23 Aug 2026 12:55 am

Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94

Nancy Kassebaum Baker was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1978 and served three terms

The Hindu 23 Aug 2026 12:43 am

Beach adds a unique charm to the city, says MD of Kamarajar Port Limited

J.P. Irene Cynthia, Managing Director, Kamarajar Port Limited

The Hindu 23 Aug 2026 12:37 am

Weather Today August 23: Heavy rain alert for Uttarakhand, Odisha, Delhi, Northeast; check state-wise forecast

Weather Today: India braces for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms this Sunday, affecting regions from Uttarakhand to southern states. Major downpours are anticipated, especially in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, where thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected. Odisha faces a dire warning for extremely heavy rainfall in the coming days. These widespread wet conditions are projected to persist through Thursday, impacting daily life across the country.

The Economic Times 23 Aug 2026 12:00 am

Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal, rescue operations on

The ship, with 24 crew members on board, was heading towards Singapore carrying iron ore from Odisha

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 11:49 pm

Watch: U.K. forecasts Biggest El Nio: 2027 could be the hottest year ever recorded

The UK has forecast what could be the strongest El Nio in more than a century, a powerful climate event that could make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded. Britains national weather agency issued the warning on August 21, 2026.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 11:41 pm

Assaulted by gang, youth dies at GH; four arrested so far

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 11:38 pm

TNMSC to procure assistive devices, retrofitted scooters for Welfare of the Differently Abled Persons Department

It has floated online tenders for fixing of rate contracts for supply of various types of battery-operated wheelchairs, sewing machines, tricycles, hearing aids, and reflective folding stick, among other things

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 11:34 pm

A hark back to collection king Udhayam

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 11:32 pm

Kochi Spice Coast Marathon on October 25

The contest will begin and conclude at the Maharajas College ground. The Kochi Corporation will host the event organised by Soles of Cochin and supported by the Kochi City police

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 11:31 pm

Worker buried alive while digging sewage pit in Chennai

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 11:30 pm

CPI(M) seeks Chief Secretarys removal; CPI questions T.N. Chief Ministers silence on circular

Participating in a demonstration in Chennai, CPI(M) State secretary P. Shanmugam asks why the services of Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar have been extended despite being appointed by the EC and not the T.N. government

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 11:26 pm

Two killed in bike collision near Tiruttani

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 11:25 pm

Police foil illegal auto, bike race; three arrested

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 11:20 pm

Rohit clinches gold with an impressive show

Abinayareigns supreme in the womens 100m with a National under-20 record in the $75,000 World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 10:56 pm

Uneven utility patches add to motorists woes inTambaram

Poor restoration of roads dug up for pipeline works forces motorists, cyclists to manoeuvre around rough surfaces

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 10:54 pm

Tamil Nadu: CM Vows To Protect Cultural Identities Of Madras

Rajmohan underlined the power of photography to chronicle history and evoke deep human emotions: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 22 Aug 2026 10:36 pm

A compass for parents of special children

Villivakkam resident and child behaviour therapist Sharanya Ravichandrans debut book is a reminder that with right guidance and compassion every child can bloom beautifully

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 10:23 pm

CMC performs rare roboticsurgery

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 10:18 pm

FIR registered against Abhijeet Dipke for 'entering government school without permission, threatening teachers'

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has been visiting schools in central Maharashtra's Latur district and highlighting their problems as part of the CJP's ongoing 'School Thik Karo' campaign

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 10:17 pm

Yamuna floodplains: Supreme Court sets aside NGT order against Art of Living; directs DDA to refund 5 crore

Green tribunal had held the Art of Living Foundation responsible for the damage to the Yamuna floodplains during its World Culture Festival in 2016; court says the area was already in a damaged state

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 10:17 pm

From tracks to table: Sharath Kamals incredible story

Five-time Olympian and table tennis legend Sharath Kamal shares his Madras memories

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 10:07 pm

Village students shifted to vacant house after attack on CJP activists in Rajasthan

About 20 students of the government primary school, who turned up for attending classes, were shifted to a vacant house situated nearby; the children were earlier studying in a cattle enclosure in unhygienic conditions; this was just a day after Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists were hounded out following their failed attempt to inspect the school

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 10:04 pm

IOB Recruitment Alert: Apply Now for 250 Local Bank Officer Positions

Chennai, August 22: A significant opportunity is emerging for youth seeking jobs in the banking sector. The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has issued an official notification inviting applications for a total of 250 Local Bank Officer (LBO) positions across various states. The recruitment for Local Bank Officers (LBO) includes 100 positions in Tamil Nadu, 50 ... Read more IOB Recruitment Alert: Apply Now for 250 Local Bank Officer Positions

Morningstar 22 Aug 2026 9:55 pm

Man arrested for attempting to hunt wildlife

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 9:52 pm

Content creator who reported on Ram Temple donations theft, corruption in Uttar Pradesh alleges harassment

Congress MP Pawan Khera, AAPs Sanjay Singh, and RJD spokesperson Priyanka Bharti have extended support to Abhishek Upadhyay

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 9:44 pm

Justice Nagarathnas dissent warns of tearing the frayed safety net of labour law

Expansive definition of industry in 1978 judgment ensures labour welfare and checks skewed corporate bargaining power, says Justice Nagarathna

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 9:41 pm

Infant dead, two injured in fire at NICU in Madhya Pradeshs Chhindwara

A radiant warmer machine in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit caught fire due to sparks in its filament coil, causing injuries to three children; the three newborns were referred to the government medical college in Jabalpur where one of them died; the other two are stable, says District Collector

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 9:40 pm

History-sheeter arrested for molesting woman

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 9:34 pm

Plus One higher secondary improvement examinations from October 12

After Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen received a number of petitions stating that the current pattern was putting students under a lot of stress, it was decided to hold the exams from October 12 to 17.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 9:18 pm

Kozhikode beach fire station returns to original location

The move comes amid concerns that relocating the beach fire station to Meenchanda would delay responses to emergencies in key commercial areas such as S.M. Street, Valiyangadi, and Palayam, where the risk of fire accidents is relatively high

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 9:18 pm

RRT to be formed to address timely redressal of road-related problems in Keralams Ernakulam district

The rapid response team will intervene to resolve issues such as potholes and absence of street lights, barricades, and reflectors

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Watch: Sikh protesters burn Rahul Gandhi effigy over Sajjan Kumar role model remark

Two days after former Congress MP and 1984 anti-Sikh riot convict Sajjan Kumar died, over 200 Sikh community representatives, including families of riot victims, gathered near Congress leader Rahul Gandhis residence on Saturday afternoon (August 22, 2026), burning his effigy and beating it with slippers in an expression of anger over remarks allegedly describing Kumar as a party role model.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 9:14 pm

Aroma Chundan wins Nehru Trophy Boat Race on debut

Its oarsmen edge past seasoned rivals Nadubhagam Chundan by just 12 milliseconds to claim the coveted trophy. Veeyapuram Chundan comes third

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 9:12 pm

4.65-kg parasitic fibroid removed through minimally invasive, uterus-preserving surgery in Bengaluru

The woman from coastal Karnataka had lived with the mass largely undetected for years. She had experienced regular, pain-free menstrual cycles with no heavy bleeding since the age of 15.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 9:09 pm

Puducherry Assembly to be chaired for first time by Pro-tem Speaker

As per the schedule announced by the Pro-tem Speaker, the Assembly will convene around 9.30 a.m. on August 24. It will commence with the address of the L-G and on the same day, Mr. Rangasamy, who also holds the Finance portfolio, will present the annual budget around 3 p.m.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 9:09 pm

Ajay Singh accorded grand welcome on first visit to Kalaburagi as Minister

The welcome procession began near Nagareshwar School in Nehru Gunj, where Mr. Singh was presented with an imposing floral garland fashioned in the colours of the national flag.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 9:07 pm

Idukki Collector directs Forest department to submit report on illegal constructions within elephant corridors

The decision followed concerns raised by Udumbanchola MLA Senapathy Venu over the Forest departments refusal to grant permission for boating services at the Anayirankal dam

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 8:28 pm

Students take out anti-drug rally in Tirupati

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 8:26 pm