Trial by fire: On fire accidents in West Bengal | The Hindu Editorial
West Bengal should rebuild its crumbling, hazardous infrastructure
India won't be safe till its borders are secure: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Stating that the SSB is not a political organisation, Mr. Shah said that previous CMs staying away from the celebrations of border forces gave out wrong signals
Vizianagaram woman found dead; police look at distress over TET marks
A 24-year-old woman was found dead at her home in Vizianagaram district, and the police are examining the circumstances of her death
The court today stayed the operation of the notification cancelling recruitments through Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level examination (JSSC-CGL), besides the one cancelling the appointments of CDPOs, said petitioner's counsel Indrajit Sinha
Celebrities on which dish they like the most in the Onam sadya
As Onam sadya crawls begin, we ask celebrities which dish has their heart
What can be done to address the CBSE evaluation controversy?
The Supreme Courts concern over frustrated young minds has renewed focus on the unresolved CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) controversy. A simple SOP could still restore fairness, accountability, and public trust in digital evaluation.
Sri Lankas iconic singer Nanda Malini dies at 82
Malinis long career, remarkable body of work, and the choices that shaped them reveal not only how Sri Lankas political landscape evolved over time, but also the many strands of nationalist and progressive politics that coexisted during those years of tumult
Binance Donates INR 3.3 Crore to Goonj's Rahat Initiative for Assam Flood Relief
Binance Donates INR 3.3 Crore to Goonj's Rahat Initiative for Assam Flood Relief
If remarks removed from the Assembly records were broadcast, the matter would be referred to the Privileges Committee and appropriate action would be taken, said the Speaker
Fox ESS Tops Global Residential ESS Shipments in H1 2026
Fox ESS Tops Global Residential ESS Shipments in H1 2026
IndiGos ticket booking system faces issues briefly
Teams are working on priority along with the partner to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, IndiGo said and regretted the inconvenience
Tamil Nadu Car War: DMK Rejects Vijay's Free Vehicles, Government Clarifies
Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin announced that all 59 DMK legislators have decided not to avail the 'free car' offer
ED raids premises of accused in Vivekananda Reddy murder case in Kadapa, Hyderabad
The searches in Hyderabad and Kadapa, under the PMLA, stem from the CBIs chargesheets in the 2019 murder; the agency is examining the financial transactions connected with the case
One Night Only movie review: Bodies meet, hearts fret in spiceless, monotone sex comedy
Will Glocks sensational new movie has a Los Angeles heart stuck in a New York soul as Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro struggle to spark chemistry in the mix
Mayawati calls debate over Vande Mataram needless
All parties keep doing this as per their political interests/benefits or to divert the attention of the public from their shortcomings, said the BSP leader
Preacher Awarded Four Death Sentences by POCSO Court in Tamil Nadu
When the case came up for hearing on Thursday, Special Court Judge K Suresh Kumar pronounced the capital punishment after finding the suspect guilty beyond reasonable doubt and classified the offence under the arest of rare category
The time when Travancore said no to longer Onam holidays in Keralam
In 1930s, Travancore Sri Mulam Assembly faced demands to extend Onam public holidays to 10 days, contrasting with the 11-day Christmas-New Year break. But then Chief Secretary N. Kunjan Pillai rejected the proposal, citing sufficient annual holidays
The court said that such candidates, upon selection, will be appointed only as trainee judicial officers for one year, and they would have to undergo a further period of one year structured clerkship
Man arrested in Chennai for sending bomb threat emails taken into custody by Madurai police
Sarath Subramanian Shankar, who had been working in the U.S., has been accused of sending more than 1,500 bomb threat emails between 2023 and 2025 to airports, educational institutions, political leaders, and senior police officials across the country
Rama and Lakshmana accompany Sage Vishwamitra and learn about manipulation of Natures laws.
Where Chennai falls in love: The hidden Adyar park where you lose yourself
This hidden park and wooded walkway by the Adyar River is perfect for walks and conversations, making it a quiet date spot in Chennai
TNEA 2026: Over 68,000 get tentative allotments in third round of counselling
The students have been instructed to confirm their seats using the proper confirmation option by 5 p.m. on Saturday (August 22)
Madras Day: Three actors share their favourite Chennai food memories
Three actors, three journeys and a city full of flavours. For Madras Day, Nalini Nair, Nassar and Pasupathy dig into their food memories from beloved old eateries and childhood treats to the tastes that continue to bring Chennai home.
TN Farmers Association Demands Bridge Linking Kudikadu-Ramanallur
The Tamil Nadu Cauvery Farmers Protection Association has appealed to CM Vijay to take steps to construct a bridge connecting Kudikadu in Thanjavur district & Ramanallur, an island in the Kollidam River.
A Nigerian folktale about a tortoise and a drum
The power of productive struggle in Maths learning
Instead of rushing to rescue students from difficult questions,especialy in Maths education, teachers can turn struggle into a powerful learning tool
P. Chidambaram Advocates No Changes to Lok Sabha and Tamil Nadu Parliamentary Seats
New Delhi, August 21: Congress Rajya Sabha member and former Union Minister P. Chidambaram recently shared his views on Lok Sabha delimitation via a post on X. He emphasized that the distribution of Lok Sabha seats, the Tamil Nadu Assembly proposal, and the Congress Working Committees stance are aligned. Chidambaram stated, There should be no ... Read more P. Chidambaram Advocates No Changes to Lok Sabha and Tamil Nadu Parliamentary Seats
Pyaar Prema Kalyanam movie review: A juvenile, toothless take on gender roles
Actor-director Elans Netflix rom-com wants to challenge traditional gender roles, but repeatedly falls back on the stereotypes it seeks to question
Chandigarh University Electronics & Communication Engineers Develop Solar Powered Robot for Garbage Management
U.S., South Korean militaries wrap up drills early, day after North's missile barrage
The U.S. Pacific Command said the events didn't pose an immediate threat to U.S. territory or its allies
Tamil Nadu CM Vijays take on delimitation triggers political row
Opposition parties were quick to point out that the Chief Ministers address was at variance with the resolution adopted by the Assembly
U.S. nuclear industry to make comprehensive submissions to India on SHANTI rules
The SHANTI Act opens the civil nuclear sector in India to private companies and joint ventures, allowing them to build, own and operate nuclear plants, decommission them, and take up nuclear research and development
Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh threatens surgical strikes at Jadavpur University amid ABVP-SFI face-off
Questions have also been raised at the university authorities, who till August 21 morning, have not registered a formal police complaint on the issue of ABVP volunteers trespassing on campus
India-Japan maritime security pact: What the new Memorandum of Arrangement means | Explained
At its core, the MoA is designed to make maritime cooperation between the two countries more structured, regular and operationally useful
Bombay High Court denies relief to B.Tech student over discrepancy in MHT-CET scorecard
The Bench directed the MHT-CET Cell to investigate the matter and submit a report
Congress seeks review of E20 policy, non-ethanol petrol options
Jairam Ramesh says consumers are paying the price through higher food and transport costs
Tamil Nadu Plans 100 New Paddy Procurement Centres With AI, QR
An automatic stock monitoring system with the help of Artificial Intelligence would be formed to monitor the stock of grains and other commodities
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Assures Kerala on Construction Material Restrictions
Thiruvananthapuram, August 21: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has assured his Kerala counterpart, V.D. Satheesan, that his government will consider lifting restrictions on the movement of construction materials to Kerala. This includes materials such as limestone. This information was provided by the Kerala Chief Ministers office on Friday. The meeting between the two chief ... Read more Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Assures Kerala on Construction Material Restrictions
Villagers clash with CJPs school inspection team in Rajasthan
Locals allegedly pushed the activists out of the village in Bagru and barricaded the main approach road
Qaumi Insaf Morcha calls for Punjab Bandh, demands release of Bandi Singhs
Tight security at Chandigarh-Mohali border points as Qaumi Insaf Morchas Punjab Bandh kicks in
Mira-Bhayandar civic body bans sacrificial slaughter of goats in housing societies
The ruling BJP took the decision through a resolution, which also bans feeding stray animals on roads, on Tuesday, citing recurring disputes between residents during religious events.
'Continue With The 1971 Census': Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar On Delimitation
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar raised concerns over delimitation and womens reservation at the Southern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Shivakumar urged the Centre to continue using the 1971 Census for delimitation, retain the current 543 Lok Sabha seats for the next 25 years and provide womens reservation within the existing seats.
Data centres in Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Why did the Admin express interest and withdrew it later
On Great Nicobar Island, local Nicobarese communities are already opposing the Union governments 91,000 crore mega-infrastructure project that involves building an airport, a transshipment port, and a tourism-led township
Andhra junior doctors to continue strike as talks with govt. make no headway
3% hike offer is inadequate to compensate for the prevailing inflation, says APJUDA, adding that it has been assured of another round of talks
First group of deportees arrives in troubled Haiti after U.S. ends TPS programme
The deportees included Temporary Protected Status holders and Haitians who had served prison sentences, said Jean Negot Bonheur Delva, director general of Haiti's National Office of Migration
Financial Irregularities Worth
A special audit of the financial records of Block-Level Federations (BLFs) functioning under the Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women (TNCDW) has detected financial irregularities amounting to 107.94 crore across 186 blocks, according to information obtained through the Right to Information Act, as reported in The New Indian Express. The audit reportedly found irregular [] The post Financial Irregularities Worth 108 Crore Unearthed In TN Womens Development Corporation Audit appeared first on The Commune .
Why Tamil Nadu is watching politics live
Why Tamil Nadu is watching politics live
Over the course of April 2000 to March 2026, Mauritius accounted for $186 billion of FDI, which is nearly a quarter of the total FDI that entered the country during that period.
Why are close to 1.08 crore voters staring at mass exclusion? | Decode Karnataka
1,07,96,415 crore, that is the number of voters facing possible exclusion from the Karnatakas electoral rolls.
Centre denies permission for Telangana CM Revanth Reddys U.S. visit
The State government was informed of the denial of permission for the U.S. visit after the official delegation had already reached the U.K.
Student well-being in India declines sharply through senior school years, finds study
According to the findings of the study, sleep declined steadily and sharply as students moved into higher grades; the grade-level trend showed a deterioration in sleep as academic pressure increased.
Why are some Americans destroying Flock cameras? | Explained
Flock, the maker and operator of surveillance cameras and license plate readers, has come under fire as critics accuse it of surveilling Americans and not doing enough to curtail abuse
Going viral: Slogans that built solidarity during freedom struggle
With the internet nowhere in sight, Indias independence struggle across the countrys different parts harmonised via slogans. Anyone could shout these watchwords, anyone could understand them, and so everyone did.
Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | The most Indian leaf is imported
Tambula came from Southeast Asia, but is now such an intrinsic part of the country that no Hindu ceremony is considered complete without it
Directed by Ambiecka Pandit and written by Amita Vyas, the film also stars Barun Sobti and Anshumaan Pushkar in pivotal roles
We are not going to ask you who the Father of the Nation is... We are not going to ask you who was Indias first Prime Minister... We are not going to ask you when India became a republic either... This is not your routine Independence Day quiz.
Sweet songs of freedom: How poetry stirred a nation to fight for its rights
Before speeches filled stadiums and hashtags flooded social media, songs carried the dream of freedom from one voice to another. Discover how music and poetry united a nation and continue to inspire generations today.
How media helped create the idea of a free India
Newspapers and journalists played an instrumental role in Indias freedom movement, not just by giving people news, but also by turning into their voices. They encouraged dialogue and arguments and got people on board to the idea of envisioning themselves free from foreign rule. Here are a few quick capsules that take us through more than 150 years, highlighting notable newspapers and journalists and how they contributed to the overall cause
Nil Darpan to Nabanna: The role of theatre in freedom struggle
The arrival of the British in India changed theatre from a form of entertainment to a powerful space which saw colonial influence, political resistance, and cultural change.
At 55, the writer uses artificial intelligence deliberately letting it take over the repetitive work but not surrendering her skills and creativity
Interview | Tishani Doshis poems ofdisbelief in her new book, Egrets, While War
The poems explore grief and conflict via the imagery of birds, says the writer and dancer
South Asians are missing from global health databases: why this matters and what needs to change
Advances in AI are allowing scientists to mine vast amounts of genomic data to detect disease earlier, predict risk and tailor treatments to individuals. But at the heart of this lies an old, constant problem the data used to build these tools lack diversity. South Asian scientists now want to build their own tools
How Gaganyaans thermal protection system will survive re-entry | Explained
Why does Gaganyaan need a thermal protection system? How does its ablative heat shield work?
TNEA Counselling 2026 Round 3 allotment list has been released after Round 2 left more than 1 lakh engineering seats vacant across Tamil Nadu. Candidates can check their allotment through the official TNEA portal, tneaonline.org. The latest counselling round follows a 41.15% seat fill rate after Round 2, with the final stages of the admission process now underway.
Unexplained lumps and what you should do about them
Sarcomas, rare types of cancer, can often first appear as seemingly harmless lumps. Some are even operated on before a diagnosis is properly established. But a first operation performed without sarcoma-specific planning can make subsequent treatment more extensive
CM Vijay Delimitation Stand Sparks Row; DMK, AIADMK Allege U-Turn
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S Joseph Vijay has triggered a political controversy over his governments position on parliamentary delimitation, with the DMK and AIADMK accusing him of making a U-turn on the issue. Speaking at the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in Mahabalipuram on Thursday, Vijay urged the Centre to provide a clear [] The post CM Vijay Delimitation Stand Sparks Row; DMK, AIADMK Allege U-Turn appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Anthropic plans to change enterprise data retention policy, source says
Anthropic had said in June it would require 30-day retention of all enterprise customer traffic on its more powerful Fable and Mythos models
Eight injured as crane topples onto houses in Mumbais Kurla
According to the BMCs Sion Hospital, six injured persons have been admitted and all are in stable condition
A secular republics sacrilege problem
Punjabs new sacrilege law has reignited debate over the criminalisation of religious offence in a secular state; its definition of sacrilege extends beyond physical desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib to words, signs and representations, bringing expressive conduct within the scope of the law
Poet Ashutosh Parida to get this years prestigious Sarala Puraskar
His poetry collection Bishwas De Pruthwi, published by Prabha Publication in year 2024 was adjudged as inspiring compendium by IMPaCT.
Mystery about discovery of tunnel sparks excitement in 500-year-old Golconda Fort in Hyderabad
The Golconda Fort is a multi-layered fort that dates back to the Kakatiya and Qutb Shahi dynasties. There have been rumours about secret tunnels and passages connecting the fort to various parts of Hyderabad including Charminar, Goshamahal, Chowmahalla Palace and Naubat Pahad.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Changes Tone On Delimitation, DMK Puts Congress On Spot
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay appears to have softened his position on delimitation, shifting from a demand to permanently retain the Lok Sabha at 543 seats to seeking assurances that no state loses its share of parliamentary representation due to successful population control. His latest remarks leave room for an expansion of Lok Sabha seats, provided southern states do not see their proportional representation reduced. The DMK has seized on the shift, with MP Dayanidhi Maran questioning both Vijay's changed stance and whether Congress leader Rahul Gandhi agrees with it.
Vande Mataram War Turns Bitter | Top Headlines Of 21st August, 2026
The political battle over Vande Mataram intensifies as the Congress sticks to its decision to sing only the first two stanzas, drawing criticism from Home Minister Amit Shah, who called the move anti-national. The Congress has defended its position by citing its 1937 resolution and the song's historical context. Meanwhile, politics around US envoy Sergio Gors Jammu and Kashmir visit has intensified, with Mehbooba Mufti questioning Omar Abdullahs silence. The Supreme Court has also ordered a probe into allegations of police action during the Delhi violence, while Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijays demands over delimitation trigger another political row with the DMK.
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.
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
Black dust chokes lives in Visakhapatnam
For residents of the One Town area, pollution is no longer an occasional problem but an everyday reality, with black dust settling on homes, vehicles and streets and concerns mounting over its impact on health. From the port-adjoining lanes of the Old City to parts of Gajuwaka, residents say that coal and iron ore dust, industrial emissions, and vehicular pollution have made the air a persistent source of fear, writes Harish Gilai.
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.
J&Ks stock market investor base crosses 14 lakh, grows 19.3% in a year
Jammu and Kashmirs registered investor base in the stock market has crossed the 14-lakh mark, with the number of registered clients reaching 14,12,378 as of August 20, 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 19.31 per cent, according to official BSE data accessed by Greater Kashmir . The figures show that J&K added 2,28,554 registered clients, or roughly 2.29 lakh investors, during the past year. This represents a substantially faster expansion than the overall growth in the countrys registered investor base, which stood at 15.80 per cent during the same period. The BSE data provides a snapshot of the changing geography of stock-market participation in India, with the countrys total registered investor base now standing at 26,03,00,179, or approximately 26.03 crore clients. J&Ks 14.12 lakh registered clients account for around 0.54 per cent of the countrys total registered investor base. While the Union Territory remains a relatively small market in terms of absolute investor numbers, the pace at which its investor base is expanding has been considerably stronger than several of the countrys largest States. The increase has also been consistent across different time periods. During the latest month, J&K added 19,478 clients, equivalent to around 19,500 new registered investors, pushing its monthly growth rate to 1.40 per cent. Over the previous three months, the number of registered clients increased by 52,618, or about 52,600 investors, representing a quarterly growth of 3.87 per cent. The national investor base, by comparison, increased by around 30.92 lakh during the latest month. Over the previous quarter, the country added approximately 85.16 lakh. Over the previous year, the national registered investor base increased by around 3.55 crore investors, taking the total to more than 26 crore. The comparison shows that J&Ks investor base is growing at a faster rate than the national average, although the absolute numbers remain much smaller. Maharashtra continues to have the largest registered investor base in the country by a considerable margin. The State has approximately 4.42 crore investors. This means that nearly one out of every six registered clients in the BSE database is registered in Maharashtra. Uttar Pradesh occupies the second position with 3,06,10,880 clients, or around 3.06 crore. Gujarat follows with 2,29,70,136, equivalent to about 2.30 crore registered clients. Rajasthan has 1,56,49,037, or around 1.56 crore, while West Bengal has 1,52,56,657, or about 1.53 crore. Karnataka has 1,39,43,659 registered clients, translating into roughly 1.39 crore, while Madhya Pradesh has 1,35,11,046, or around 1.35 crore. Tamil Nadu has 1,31,27,709, or approximately 1.31 crore registered investors. The other major States also have sizeable investor bases. Haryana has 85,72,167 registered clients, equivalent to around 85.7 lakh. Telangana has 80,08,260, or about 80.1 lakh. Punjab has 65,65,556, or approximately 65.7 lakh, while Odisha has 59,30,947, or about 59.3 lakh. Kerala has 59,17,495 registered clients, translating into around 59.2 lakh, while Assam has 53,02,132, or about 53 lakh. Jharkhand has 46,39,195, equivalent to approximately 46.4 lakh. Andhra Pradesh has crossed the one-crore mark, with 1,04,00,527 registered clients, while Bihar has 1,16,04,608, or around 1.16 crore. Delhi has 1,10,14,984, equivalent to approximately 1.10 crore registered clients. Against this national landscape, J&Ks 14.12 lakh investor base is larger than that of several smaller States and Union Territories but remains far below the investor populations of the countrys principal financial and industrial centres. For instance, Himachal Pradesh has around 15.58 lakh registered clients, only marginally above J&K. J&K has more registered clients than Manipur, which has around 2.74 lakh, Meghalaya with 1.65 lakh, Arunachal Pradesh with 1.22 lakh, Nagaland with 1.28 lakh, Sikkim with 84,221, Mizoram with 59,779, Goa with 4.99 lakh and Tripura with 4.28 lakh. Among the Union Territories, Ladakh has 5,213 registered clients, or just over 5,000, but has recorded one of the fastest rates of growth in the country. Its investor base increased by 44.44 per cent over the previous year. This is the highest annual growth rate visible in the BSE table. Mizoram recorded annual growth of 33.18 per cent, while Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh recorded 28.01 per cent and 27.33 per cent, respectively. Lakshadweep, with just over 5,000 registered clients, recorded growth of 27.87 per cent. Among larger States, J&Ks 19.31 per cent annual growth puts it in a relatively strong position. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana each recorded 19.59 per cent growth, while Tamil Nadu recorded 19.46 per cent growth. Uttar Pradesh recorded 19.08 per cent. J&Ks growth was considerably higher than Maharashtras 11.39 per cent, Gujarats 13.13 per cent, Haryanas 14.42 per cent, Punjabs 14.96 per cent, Rajasthans 15.71 per cent, Karnatakas 16.51 per cent and Keralas 16.95 per cent. The figures also indicate that the expansion in J&K has been relatively steady rather than being confined to a single period. Its monthly increase of 1.40 per cent was higher than the national monthly growth of 1.20 per cent, while its quarterly increase of 3.87 per cent was also above the national growth rate of 3.38 per cent. In absolute terms, however, the difference between the largest and smallest investor markets remains enormous. Maharashtras 4.42 crore registered clients are more than 31 times J&Ks 14.12 lakh. Uttar Pradeshs 3.06 crore investor base is more than 21 times that of J&K, while Gujarats 2.30 crore is more than 16 times larger. The national figures also underline the rapid broadening of participation in the equity market. The BSE database now contains more than 26 crore registered clients, with the number having increased by around 3.55 crore in just one year. J&Ks addition of around 2.29 lakh registered clients during the same period is small when measured against the national increase, but significant for the Union Territorys own investor base. In percentage terms, the addition represents nearly one-fifth growth in a single year.
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
