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Drug trafficking: two accused teachers released in police custody

The teachers were recently arrested and remanded in judicial custody for allegedly functioning as financial intermediaries for inter-State drug traffickers. Their role was uncovered following the arrest of Safwan, the first accused in the case from Vadakara.

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:54 pm

Conductor suspended for letting student issue tickets on KKRTC bus

He left the electronic ticketing machine unattended which was used by the student to issue 11 tickets to passengers on the bus

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:54 pm

APCRDA allots returnable plots to 23 farmers from Undavalli

The plots comprising 26 residential and 15 commercial plots allotted through an online e-lottery system

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:54 pm

Farmers to launch indefinite hunger strike in Chennai from September 1 over crop loan waiver

The All Farmers Association will begin an indefinite hunger strike in Chennai from September 1, demanding a complete crop loan waiver in line with TVKs poll promise, says farmers leader Easan Murugasamy.

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:54 pm

CPI(M) opposes direct mayor election, but backs quota for BCs

Direct election to the posts of mayor and chairperson will lead to concentration of power, it says and cautions the government against rushing through the reservation process to meet deadlines linked to Finance Commission grants

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:51 pm

Madurai City Police invite applications seeking licence for setting up temporary cracker shops

Filled-in AE-5 applications under the Tamil Nadu Explosives Act, 2008, should be submitted by September 20

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:49 pm

Police arrest four for app-based robbery in Nandyal

They recover knives, iron rods, mobile phones, cash, and a two-wheeler from the accused

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:49 pm

Assam transporters blockade Meghalaya vehicles after violence at Shillong students rally

Masked men on bikes with covered registration plates went on rampage during a Khasi Students Union rally, targeting Meghalaya government and Assam-registered vehicles and assaulting bystanders

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:46 pm

Karnataka SIR: Over 43.80 lakh voters to get notice; over 20 lakh flagged for logical discrepancy

Notices will be served to 23.45 lakh people who could not find their own or their parents details in the 2002 electoral roll.

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:44 pm

WRD to renovate apron across the Mukkombu barrage soon

Commissioned in 1977, the barrage across the Cauvery was designed for a maximum discharge of 1,80,000 cusecs to irrigate about 12 lakh acres in the delta region; the apron was damaged in 2021

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:41 pm

Southern Zonal Council meet: DyCM pushes for cooperative growth

Hyderabad: At the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council (SZC) in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday, August 20, Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka pitched for healthy competition among states along with cooperation. He spoke for a council that moves beyond discussion, towards decisions and implementation. Union Minister for Home Amit Shah headed the SZC, 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 20 Aug 2026 6:34 pm

Wizzmoni Partners with Oman Air to Launch AI-Powered Co-Branded 'Wizz Voyager' Multi-Currency Travel Card

Wizzmoni Partners with Oman Air to Launch AI-Powered Co-Branded 'Wizz Voyager' Multi-Currency Travel Card

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

A birthday note to Madras: The city that is shaped by its arts

How Chennais cultural ethos continues to inspire, challenge and renew itself

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:21 pm

Jagan dares government to CBI probe on DSC; Lokesh says he cant tell APPSC from DSC

The YSRCP president said the SIT set up by the present government had found no irregularities in the Group-I recruitment, and that his party had written to the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister seeking a CBI inquiry into the 2025 DSC

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:19 pm

Cockroaches in kitchen, unsafe food storage: FDA suspends food licences of more Mumbai eateries

FDA action follows a statewide crackdown on August 18, during which 31 hotels, restaurants and dhabas were inspected. Five food licences were suspended, and improvement notices were issued to 22 establishments

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:13 pm

Khalifa movie review: Prithviraj Sukumaran stars in a shoddily written old-school smuggling drama

Director Vysakhs Khalifa, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, suffers from an outdated story and a flat narrative, with even a cameo from a superstar failing to make up for its shortcomings

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:10 pm

Farmers stage hunger strike in Namakkal

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:07 pm

Farmers welcome CMs stand on water sharing

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 6:05 pm

Dubai Chambers Signs Two MoUs in Bengaluru to Advance Agentic AI Collaboration and Strengthen Trade and Investment Ties With India

7,579 new Indian companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce during H1 2026

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 5:56 pm

D.K. Shivakumar seeks fairness for Southern states in devolution and delimitation

Pride demands fairness in return. We have always done our part. We contribute, we build, we grow, and we carry the nation forward. All we ask from the Union government is this: please care as much as we share: Karnataka Chief Minister

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 5:53 pm

Gadchiroli mining project: Bombay HC asks petitioner to approach National Tiger Conservation Authority

The court was hearing the matter on the 937-hectare mining project in Maharashtras Gadchiroli district and its potential impact on tiger movement corridors and wildlife habitat

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 5:51 pm

Russian missile, drone barrage kills at least 16 in Ukraine's Kyiv region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pleaded for countries to send more Patriot interceptors, but international stockpiles are low amid the Iran war and Ukraine's more than four-year fight against Russia's all-out invasion

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 5:48 pm

Three zebras arrive at Keralams Thiruvananthapuram zoo from Gujarat

This marks return of zebras to the zoo after nearly a decade

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 5:47 pm

Sri Lanka emerges as alternative manufacturing base for Tamil Nadu apparel makers

Apparel manufacturers are increasingly building cross-border production networks as shifting trade policies reshape sourcing decisions across major global markets.

The Hindu Businessline 20 Aug 2026 5:43 pm

Tamil Nadu government to formulate State Cooperative Policy: Minister Gandhiraj

The aim is to transform cooperatives in Tamil Nadu into people-centric, transparent and economically sustainable institutions, with the objective of ensuring their sustainable growth and stability and enhancing their market competitiveness

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 5:42 pm

FOOTBALL | New bosses, new order the Premier League landscape is unpredictable

A new era begins is the operative phrase ahead of the 2026-27 season as five of the Big Six clubs come in with a different manager compared to day one of the previous campaign

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 5:39 pm

Lucky series review: Anya Taylor-Joy keeps things stylishly moving

This handsome mini-series is propelled by a riveting Anya Taylor-Joy and a strong ensemble led by a hard-as-glass Annette Bening

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 5:36 pm

Jharkhand HC stays notifications cancelling appointment of government staff through 11th to 13th JPSC exams

While hearing a petition against the government notifications, the Court asked the state to furnish its reply by September 15, the next date of hearing

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 5:23 pm

Sajjan Kumar: Congress veteran to convict

Sajjan Kumar had been in custody since December 2018, when he surrendered following the Delhi High Courts decision to overturn his acquittal in a case relating to the killing of five members of a Sikh family and the burning of a gurdwara.

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 5:22 pm

Tamil Nadu has 1 lakh empty engineering seats. What is happening to the colleges?

Tamil Nadu has lakh empty engineering seats What is happening to the colleges

India Today 20 Aug 2026 5:17 pm

Why the music of Zhou Yunpeng continues to resonate in a rapidly changing China

The folk singer from Beijing has established himself as a rare voice unafraid to sing about the real issues in peoples lives

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 5:15 pm

Supreme Court forms High-Powered Enquiry Committee to investigate violence during student protests

The committee will `be headed by former top court judge Justice R. Subhash Reddy

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 5:12 pm

Cauvery water row: Protests intensify in Mandya over Tamil Nadu release

Farmers in Karnataka's Cauvery basin intensified protests on Thursday, opposing water release to Tamil Nadu. The Cauvery Water Management Authority ordered Karnataka to release water, which Tamil Nadu seeks to enforce. Protesters questioned the decision, citing low water levels in the KRS dam and drought conditions. Local leaders demanded a halt to water diversion and a legislative session to address the crisis.

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2026 5:10 pm

Omar Abdullah: Animals for slaughter to undergo disease tests, meat to be halal-certified

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah says animals for slaughter will undergo disease testing and meat sold through the proposed modern abattoir at Allochi Bagh in Srinagar will be halal-certified and quality-stamped.

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 5:10 pm

As NRC demand intensifies, Manipur community leaders leave for Delhi

Although a 48-hour shutdown ended on August 19, educational institutes continue to be shut due to another round of agitation

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 5:05 pm

UKG student dies after teacher tries to strip, slaps him in Visakhapatnam classroom

CCTV footage appears to show the teacher stripping him in front of the class to shame him, then slapping him. He collapsed moments later

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:51 pm

YouTube changes how it counts public video views

A Google employee confirmed the update on a YouTube Help page and said that the change will not impact creators earnings

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:46 pm

2,000 Onam markets planned under Agriculture department in Keralam

Keralam government has sanctioned 10.24 crore for operating the markets under a Market Intervention Support for Price Stabilisation scheme

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:46 pm

Watch: Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over forgiving students remark

Rahul Gandhi attacks Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks about forgiving student protesters, questioning the governments response to the protests.

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:46 pm

Lawyerwho represented Mehul Choksicharged with sexual assaultin London

His assistant, Manpreet Kaur, was also arrested at the scene and has been charged with two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting sexual assault

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:42 pm

Tiruchi Junction, Chidambaram among 103 heritage stations identified by the Railway Board

Station Mahotsav to be organised at the identified stations as per their date of inception; Railway Board suggests a slew of programmes to be organised at the 103 chosen stations in various railway zones

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:35 pm

Watch: Y.S. Jagan alleges biggest scam of this century over 372 teacher appointments in Andhra Pradesh

YSRCP president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has alleged a major irregularity in the appointment of 372 teachers under the sports quota.

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:31 pm

Binance Introduces Agent OS to Connect AI Applications to Financial Infrastructure

Binance Introduces Agent OS to Connect AI Applications to Financial Infrastructure

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker rightly dropped disqualification proceedings against 21 AIADMK MLAs: Madras High Court

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan refuse to issue a direction to the Speaker to initiate the proceedings against all 25 AIADMK MLAs who voted in favour of TVK government

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

Rupee settles on flat note, higher by 3 paise at 95.70 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said while a weaker U.S. dollar eases some depreciation pressure on the domestic currency, crude oil hovering above $90 would continue to keep pressure on India's import bill

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:24 pm

UGC equity regulations 2026 under reconsideration: Centre to Supreme Court

On January 29, the Supreme Court had directed that the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, be kept in abeyance.

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:24 pm

How Sainath Ganuwads self-funded Marathi short brings rebellion in the classroom

Zadavar Korleli Gosht (A Story Carved on a Tree) recently won the Best Film award at the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival. The filmmaker, Sainath Ganuwad, discusses infusing political ideas in the film, and the conversation that it sparked at the festival.

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:22 pm

Puducherry CM skips Southern Zonal Council meeting, attends in official events in UT

While the council meeting was under way in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, the Chief Minister attended several official events in Puducherry

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:22 pm

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Calls for Unified Strategy Among Southern States

Mahabalipuram, August 20: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged southern states to collaborate on strategies to combat drug trafficking, develop economic corridors, promote the blue economy, and protect regional interests. Addressing the 31st Southern Regional Council meeting, Chief Minister Vijay highlighted that southern states contribute over 30 percent to the nations Gross ... Read more Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Calls for Unified Strategy Among Southern States

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 4:20 pm

Tamil Nadu Assembly: Ration rice used as cattle fodder remark by Minister Sengottaiyan triggers furore

Former Agriculture Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam said even former Minister K.N. Nehru had been consuming ration rice.

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:14 pm

BJP disrupts Karnataka Assembly demanding list of drought-hit taluks, exit of B. Nagendra from Cabinet

Leader of Opposition R. Ashok said the government had neither reviewed the situation nor prepared a list of taluks facing severe drought following a deficit monsoon

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:06 pm

Celebrate Kerala's much loved harvest festival Onam with Onasadhya By Kappa Chakka Kandhari on august 25-26, 2026, in Chennai & Bengaluru

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) / Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], August 20: Celebrate the homecoming of Kerala's legendary mythical King Mahabali with fervour and feasting this year. No Onam festivity is complete without the traditional Onasadhya and this harvest season, award-winning Kerala speciality restaurant Kappa Chakka Kandhari (Chennai & Bengaluru), brings you a sumptuous traditional Onasadhya. The specially curated Onasadhya for dine-in comprises twenty-five traditional vegetarian dishes prepared by cooks from Kerala, is on offer by Kappa Chakka Kandhari, Chennai and Bengaluru, on August 25 and 26, 2026, for lunch only. In addition, there is the Onasadhya Box comprising the complete meal for 5-6 persons and a selection of traditional Onam Special Payasams for take-away on August 25 and August 26, 2026, to enjoy the much-loved festival with friends and family at home. Make your reservations for Onasadhya in advance or book our special take-away offerings, exclusively through our

Business Standard 20 Aug 2026 4:00 pm

Four higher education Bills passed in Andhra Assembly; land norm for private universities eased

The four Bills, passed unanimously, restrict the regulatory commission to fee regulation, cut the minimum land for private universities to 10 acres in cities, allow skill universities, and provide for university-level faculty recruitment with reservation safeguards

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 3:49 pm

What can we expect from BJP chief Nitin Nabins new team? | Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar

What does Nitin Nabins new BJP team tell us about the partys strategy for the elections ahead? In this episode of Talking Politics, Nistula Hebbar talks to Prof Ashwani Kumar , political scientist, senior fellow at Centre for Policy Research about the key appointments, the return of veteran leaders, the induction of new faces and the BJPs focus on Uttar Pradesh and the 20272029 electoral cycle.

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 3:46 pm

Ready to give all water to Tamil Nadu from new dam at Mullaperiyar, says V.D. Satheesan

At South Zonal Council Meeting, V.D. Satheesan also urges Union government to annul the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026,

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 3:44 pm

Deliveries at Keralams Kozhikode Government Women and Childrens Hospital decline

According to Health department, there were a total of 5,201 deliveries (2,729 normal and 2,472 C-section) in 2020-21. This number came down to 2,238 (1,387 normal and 851 C-section) in 2025-26. A large number of people from the urban areas of Kozhikode are dependant on the hospital

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 3:43 pm

Self-Defence: Karnataka Forest Officers Defend Firing That Killed 3 Tamil Men

The statement comes amid continuing controversy over the incident in the Hanur Wildlife Range of the Cauvery Wildlife Division, with the deaths of the Tamil-origin men triggering outrage, especially in Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle 20 Aug 2026 3:40 pm

Mekedatu project will help Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, says Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar discussed the Mekedatu reservoir project at a council meeting. He stated the project would benefit farmers in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Tamil Nadu, however, has expressed opposition to the proposed water project. The reservoir aims to conserve water for monthly release to downstream states. This initiative seeks to address critical water needs for both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2026 3:32 pm

Southern Zonal Council meet: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay seeks fair, equitable treatment of southern States from Centre

At the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council held at Mamallapuram and presided over by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Mr. Vijay said the southern States have consistently been among the principal drivers of the nations economic growth

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 3:28 pm

No motive behind circular on student participation in CJP, Left parties protests: Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister

The Ministers statement comes after a now-withdrawn directive issued by the Higher Education Department, which had sought coordinated action to prevent students from participating in protests organised by the Left parties and CJP

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 3:23 pm

CPI(M) holds Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary responsible for circular on student participation in Left parties protests

Mr. Shanmugam contended the meeting (where the decision to curb protests was taken), attended by the Chief Secretary, had denied students their right to protest.

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 3:22 pm

Mother, baby found dead in Alur in Hassan district of Karnataka

The police suspect that the woman ended her life after killing her son

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 3:19 pm

Prakash Raj says end of fascists is closing, hails youth activism

Addressing DYFI meet, actor says young protesters have punctured the Centres ego and that we are not afraid of you

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 3:19 pm

Sajjan Kumar, former Congress MP convicted in anti-Sikh riots case, passes away

Sajjan Kumar was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Delhi High Court on December 17, 2018, in a case related to the murder of five Sikhs during the 1984 anti-Sikh killings

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 3:16 pm

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed to visit India later this month

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed will visit India to discuss sustainable development and cooperation with New Delhi from August 26-28

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 3:16 pm

Amit Shah meets Vijay, Shivakumar, Chandrababu Naidu at Southern Zonal Council meet in Tamil Nadu

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday brought several key southern leaders together at the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in Tamil Nadu, with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu among those attending. The meeting was held at the Taj [] The post Amit Shah meets Vijay, Shivakumar, Chandrababu Naidu at Southern Zonal Council meet in Tamil Nadu appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 20 Aug 2026 3:10 pm

Inquiry causing delay in repatriation of Tamil Nadu fishermans body from Saudi Arabia: Minister Aadhav Arjuna

When Iranian pirates tried to rob the Tamil fishermen in Saudi Arabia, they resisted the attempt, resulting in firing by the pirates, the Minister said.

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 3:02 pm

Former Chennai Police Commissioner A. Arun files defamation suit seeking 1 crore in damages from Savukku Shankar

He has also sought a direction to YouTube and X Corp to take down the defamatory videos and tweets against him

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 3:01 pm

Andhra junior doctors cut stipend demand to 20%, reject governments 3% offer

APJUDA cuts its demand from a 30% biennial revision to 20%, rejects the governments 3% offer as inadequate, and seeks a hearing before the Chief Minister as the strike enters its tenth day

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 2:53 pm

Search operation in J&K's Kathua after suspicious movement

Security forces in J&Ks Kathua conduct a search operation following reports of suspicious movements near the Udhampur-Kathua border

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 2:53 pm

Homemaker is a gender-neutral term: What did the Karnataka High Court say?

The court observed that every woman who renders services to her family members at home is liable to be regarded as a homemaker irrespective of the fact that she holds higher a qualification, let it be a degree, postgraduate degree or a doctorate

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 2:53 pm

DK Shivakumar Tells Vijay Mekedatu Will Help Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

River water sharing issues between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu and Keralam are among the most pressing issues the leaders have to address between themselves

Deccan Chronicle 20 Aug 2026 2:44 pm