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Tirupati NIELIT centre to stay: Collector

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Parent objects to daughter receiving prize from Sriram Venkitaraman at Kozhikode event

The incident occurred at a private swimming pool complex in Cherootty Nagar afternoon after a triathlon a multi-sport race combining swimming, running and cycling

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Controversy over Kanthapurams remarks unnecessary, says INL

INL leader says Samasthas advisory was meant to uphold moral values, not restrict women; urges critics to respect scholars right to express views

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 8:54 pm

New study captures Suns early warning signs before solar flares

The results suggest that repeated small-scale energy release may progressively destabilise the magnetic field in an active region, eventually leading to a large solar flare, ISRO, which collaborated on the study, says

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 8:52 pm

Two rowdies externed from Bidar

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 8:52 pm

Excise officials, including Deputy Commissioner, suspended over bribery charges

Action taken after Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao launched Operation Bijapur to verify the veracity of allegations raised against officials.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 8:49 pm

Four-attempt cap in MBBS exam includes regular, supplementary exams: Kerala High Court

Court says that regulations framed by academic bodies should not be subjected to judicial interference casually, especially when the issue concerned medical students, whose competence directly affects public health and safety

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 8:47 pm

Nellore Mahalakshmi temple set for reconstruction with 1.01 crore funding

The total budget for the reconstruction works was attained recently, with contributions pouring in from donors, especially from the Balija Kapu community

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 8:46 pm

17 days on, Parliament yet to be prorogued after end of Monsoon Session

Congress questions unusual delay, amid continuing speculation about whether the delay is to allow the government to call a special sitting to revive the delimitation Bill defeated in the Budget Session in April

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 8:46 pm

Over 2,100 appear for NEET (PG) in Tiruchi

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 8:43 pm

Differences in Opposition coalition again come to fore, with JD(S) deciding to stay out of Ballari padayatra

HDK says that since he would be attending the AKKA event in the U.S., he would not be attending the padayatra

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 8:40 pm

Scattered showers lash Hyderabad on August 30

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:54 pm

24x7 specialty services in Keralam hospitals: KGMOA, govt. iron out differences

KGMOA State leadership, which met Health Minister K. Muraleedharan, says that most of its major apprehensions regarding the governments move were addressed

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:52 pm

Four armed men killed in encounter with Meghalaya Police-ATS

The gunfight took place around 4 a.m. when the joint team had set up a checkpoint on the road from Songsak towards Kagal following intelligence inputs, says East Garo Hills SP Pawar S. Vasantrao

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:50 pm

Review of Lyse Doucets The Finest Hotel in Kabul

Doucets book offers an accessible but occasionally dizzying portrait of a resilient people

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:46 pm

Aranmula water regatta symbolises Keralams rich cultural heritage: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan

Stressing the importance of safeguarding cultural legacies, Vice-President points out the vital need to preserve and promote traditional arts and crafts

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:42 pm

Painter beheaded

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

Experts stress outdoor time and public health measures to tackle childhood myopia

Reduced outdoor time and prolonged near-work, including screen use, may be contributing to rising myopia among children, experts said, stressing the need for early screening and stronger public health measures

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

INTACH hosts Hindustani vocal concert

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

India, Uzbekistan hold talks on long-term uranium supply; agreement likely soon

India and Uzbekistan have held positive talks on a long-term uranium supply arrangement, with MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George saying an agreement is likely to be signed shortly.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:37 pm

Tamil Nadu Congress Leader Criticizes DMK for Cheap Politics Post-Election Loss

Chennai, August 30: Ruby R. Manoharan, the treasurer of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, has sharply criticized the DMK. He questioned the DMKs right to make derogatory comments about Satyamurthy Bhavan, the Congress headquarters, or to demand its name change. In his statement, Manoharan accused the DMK and its spokespersons of politically motivated attacks after ... Read more Tamil Nadu Congress Leader Criticizes DMK for Cheap Politics Post-Election Loss

Morningstar 30 Aug 2026 7:34 pm

Crippling 52% rainfall deficit during southwest monsoon impacts kharif operations in Andhra Pradesh

Meteorological experts attribute the deepening crisis primarily to persistent macro-climatic factors, notably the influence of weak monsoon circulation patterns linked to El Nio

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:22 pm

Price of shallot flares up in Tiruchi because of short supply

As against the usual quantity of 5,000 bags, only 1,000 bags are received at the wholesale market in Tiruchi; traders say failure of monsoon has hit the production in Karnataka and Maharashtra

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:18 pm

Keralam Home Minister to open senior citizens meet as part of Operation Toofan in Vadakara

An anti-drug awareness rally will also be organised in Vadakara town ahead of the senior citizens gathering. K.K. Rema, MLA, will preside over the inaugural function.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:18 pm

Fisherman falls into sea near Karwar, dies

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:14 pm

Calicut varsity seeks amendment to SNGOU Act to run distance learning programmes

Under sections 47(2) and 72 of the Act, only the Sreenarayanaguru Open University has the exclusive authority to conduct distance learning and private registration courses

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:14 pm

Madhyaradhana celebrated in Mantralayam

Devotees from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, other parts of the country and abroad gather to witness the event

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 7:03 pm

60 MVD services to be Aadhar-OTP based from September 21

Services provided via the portals Vahan, which provides vehicle-related services, and Sarathi, which provides driving license-related services, will be made completely online

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 6:52 pm

Eye donation awareness rally held in Vizag

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 6:51 pm

Actor-activist wants SIR exercise in State extended

Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have not completed the enumeration process properly, according to Prakash Raj

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 6:49 pm

VB trial run on Subrahmanya Road-Sakleshpur ghat section over; SWR awaits new 16-car rake for regular run

Research, Design and Standards Organisation of the Railway Ministry successfully conducted the trial run on the ghat section from August 12 to 20

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 6:48 pm

Manipur CM appeals against NRC-related shutdown

The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation has threatened a 24-hour bandh from midnight on August 31 if the Centre does not defer the Census exercise and start the NRC process in the State

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 6:42 pm

Pilgrims walk to Velankanni for annual feast

Wearing ochre-coloured clothes and carrying flags bearing the image of Our Lady of Good Health, groups of devotees are walking to Velankanni via Thanjavur; some even pull a chariot of Our Lady of Good Health

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 6:42 pm

Two from Maharashtra arrested for killing man in Nippani

The victim was also from Maharashtra

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 6:38 pm

Awareness walk marks National Sports Day

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 6:36 pm

Watch: PM Modi gets Uzbekistans highest award, calls it honour for 140 crore Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Uzbekistans highest state honour during his visit to the country. Calling it a moment of great pride, PM Modi dedicated the honour to 140 crore Indians and said it symbolises the strong and growing ties between India and Uzbekistan.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 6:33 pm

Bricklin Road thrown out of kilter

Residents note that slow-moving stormwater drain work is proving a challenge to those navigating the road either on foot or by wheels

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

Govt. releases 2,693 crore towards NTR Bharosa pensions for September

The total number of beneficiaries stands at 61.92 lakh, and 2.51 crore has been allocated for 6,268 newly-sanctioned spouse pensions, says SERP Minister Kondapalii Srinivas

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 6:18 pm

Ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsizes off northern Cyprus

The Turkish ambassador to Nicosia said there were some casualties, but did not specify how many, speaking to Turkey's state-run TRT news channel

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 6:17 pm

Madurai Readers Mail

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 6:17 pm

Tamil Nadus new-age business houses line up for IPOs

A number of Tamil Nadu-based companies are preparing to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs).

NewsBytes 30 Aug 2026 6:15 pm

Signs of thaw in CPI-CP(M) feud over Deputy Leader of Opposition post in Keralam Assembly

CPI leader Rajaji Mathew Thomas writes in party mouthpiece calling for collective leadership of Left front in view of changing political landscape; CPI(M)s A.K. Balan seeks to broker peace

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 6:13 pm

Mother was swept away: Nepal flood survivors cling to hope amid search for missing

Families crowded hospitals searching for missing relatives as rescuers continued digging through mud and debris amid intermittent rainfall and renewed concerns over rising river levels

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 5:44 pm

Congress Hits Back at Former Ally DMK for Hypocrisy Over Nehru, Ambedkar Omission

Former DMK MLA and the party's legal wing joint secretary E Paranthaman had on Saturday lashed out at the Tamil Nadu government for excluding key ideological stalwarts--EV Periyar, Ambedkar, and Nehru from the official policy note of the Backward Classes and Most Backward Classes Welfare Department

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2026 5:31 pm

Women take centre stage at Thrissur theatre festival

Vanitha Sahithis State Womens Theatre Festival revives a long-neglected conversation on womens place in Keralam theatre

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 5:24 pm

Watch: Nepal Flash Floods: Death toll rises to 768 as Bhotekoshi river water level rises again

The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 768, with more than 2,500 people still missing, according to Nepalese authorities on Sunday.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 5:15 pm

Tamil Nadus business houses line up for the IPO route

Chennai-headquartered drone technology company Garuda Aerospace and a consumer durables company Sathya Agencies are expected to join the IPO queue.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 5:10 pm

Drugs worth 3,253 crore seized, 26,500 people nabbed in Assam since 2021: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said huge quantities of narcotic substances originate in Myanmar, and enter Assam through various routes in Mizoram and Manipur for further distribution in the rest of India

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 5:09 pm

Tirunelveli readers mail

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 5:09 pm

What is the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope?

It is a follow-on to the Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, and the James Webb Space Telescope, launched in 2021, and has capabilities that can expand on the knowledge gained by those pioneering observatories

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 4:47 pm