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Popular film shooting spots to be developed in T.N.: Tourism Minister

The project aimsto provide facilities such as experiencecentres, signages, parking spots, and refreshment areas

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 11:46 pm

Chennai Ports Outer Harbour Project to be implemented at 17,700 crore

The projects proposal will shortly be sent to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways for approval. Two firms have already evinced interest in this project. The projects first phase, which will allow the port to handle ships with 18 metres of draft, will be ready in five years

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 11:41 pm

Perambur to get 400-bed multi-specialty hospital

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 11:28 pm

Hockey World Cup: India passes Pakistan test, moves into the next round

Harmanpreet shows his class yet again with two penalty-corner conversionswhile Abhishek also nets a brace; Fultons men stay untroubled barring a spell in the second quarter

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 11:21 pm

Passenger convenience and safety APSRTCs highest priorities, says JMD

Joint Managing Director Siva Prasad reviews the corporations operations and inspects key facilities

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 11:20 pm

Anand says TVK MLAs will remain loyal to Vijay

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 11:18 pm

Man injured after gun accidentally goes off

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 11:08 pm

AIADMK MLAs walk out of Tamil Nadu Assembly over fisherman

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The News Mill 19 Aug 2026 10:57 pm

SEBI fines two firms 3.7 crore for CAS manipulation

SEBI charged Copthall Mauritius Investment and Mansi Share and Stock Broking Private Limited as they manipulated the markets during the newly introduced closing auction session

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 10:54 pm

Naidu to tour Anakapalli and ASR districts

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 10:54 pm

Amit Shah to Lead Southern Zonal Council Meeting in Tamil Nadu; Water Disputes on Agenda

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council on August 20 at Mamallapuram near here, with the chief ministers of southern states and Union Territories set to participate, the government said on Wednesday. {image-amitshahmeetingsouthernleaders1-82451787160225.jpg

Oneindia 19 Aug 2026 10:54 pm

Jagan calls on YSRCP cadre to gear up for local body elections

Addressing a meeting, the former Chief Minister alleges that the coalition government had failed to benefit any section of society during its two years in office

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 10:50 pm

Man stabbed to death in Coimbatore district

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 10:48 pm

Meet the young changemakers transforming North Chennai through sports, education and environmental action

A look at three movements that have brought about tremendous change over the past few years in North Chennai

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 10:42 pm

Bangladesh to hold presidential election on Thursday

The voting will take place for the first time in a presidential election after a gap of 35 years

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 10:35 pm

MLAs Raise Red Flag Over Drug Abuse, Law & Order In TN

Tamil Nadu MLAs raised concerns over rising drug abuse among students and recent murders, urging stronger policing and urgent action to address law-and-order issues.

Deccan Chronicle 19 Aug 2026 10:20 pm

China successfully recovers rocket stage on land for first time

Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin have been recovering rockets since 2015, helping drive down launch costs by reusing hardware that would otherwise be discarded after carrying satellites and other payloads toward space

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 10:18 pm

Shiprocket shares jump nearly 48% in market debut trade

At the NSE, the stock made its market debut at 131, a premium of 35%

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 10:18 pm

6 crore allotted for parking lot near Mangalavanam, Kerala High Court told

Parking lot to accommodate 250 cars; 3.35 crore earmarked for land lease fee

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 10:17 pm

Open universities can expand higher education: Abdul Wahab

Open and distance learning offer opportunities for those unable to pursue conventional higher education to continue their studies and acquire new skills, says MP

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 10:15 pm

Tamil Nadu BJP Leader Questions Renovation Work Without Tender Approval

Chennai, August 19: Tamil Nadu BJP leader Nainar Nagendran has raised concerns regarding the renovation work associated with the Chief Ministers office, questioning how it commenced without the completion of the tender process. He accused the government of irregularities and demanded full transparency regarding the matter. In his statement, Nagendran also targeted Minister Adhav Arjun ... Read more Tamil Nadu BJP Leader Questions Renovation Work Without Tender Approval

Morningstar 19 Aug 2026 10:14 pm

Greater Logistics Efficiency: PM Modi On New Railway, Highway Projects

PM Modi said a major boost has been given to railway infrastructure and connectivity across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

NDTV 19 Aug 2026 10:14 pm

J&K: Rivers swell in Samba amid heavy rain

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 10:09 pm

Photojournalists play key role in documenting history, says NTR District Collector

The Hindus photojournalists K.V.S. Giri and G.N. Rao win prizes in photography competitions

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:52 pm

Bengaluru: Minister gives GBA August 30 deadline to clear waste, encroachments

The August 30 deadline also applies to two other city-wide drives the Freedom from Waste campaign and the removal of abandoned vehicles.

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:50 pm

Watch: PM CARES Fund Audit: Where Is the Money Going? | Above the Fold | Aug 19, 2026

After a two-year delay, the PM CARES Fund audit report was made public yesterday. The report revealed that there is over 8,000 crore in the funds corpus, and only 0.01 percent of the money was used in FY 2024-25. In this episode, we unpack the findings of the audit report.

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:50 pm

J&K CMs remark ahead of U.S. envoy meeting draws flak from PDP

Omar Abdullah says it should be the Centre, and not Washington, that solves our problems. PDP calls it pre-emptive defensiveness.

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:49 pm

Regular reading habit can help shape students future, says Guntur DEO

The Hindu and VIT-AP organises English Language Development Initiative at Zilla Praja Parishad High School, Mandadam, in Amaravati

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:45 pm

Karnataka State Human Rights Commission team visits Hanur to probe death of three suspected poachers

The team, led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Ashwath Narayana, has been tasked with conducting a detailed inquiry and submitting a report following the suo motu case registered by the SHRC.

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:27 pm

Operation Toofan to end drug trafficking networks in Kerala: Ramesh Chennithala

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has announced Operation Toofan, aimed at ending drug trafficking networks in Kerala.

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:25 pm

Union Ministers to visit universities in Centres 'One Day, One University' Gen Z outreach

A Union Minister will visit an assigned university to interact with students, listen to their views on different subjects, and inform them about government welfare schemes, particularly those for youth and students

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:24 pm

Two arrested for alleged drug peddling

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:23 pm

Drug menace spread far and wide in Keralam, says Home Minister

Claiming broad political support for the anti-drug campaign Operation Toofan, Ramesh Chennithala says no individual would receive protection on political grounds; the initiative has received strong public backing, particularly from parents and womens groups, he adds

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:21 pm

Traffic around KBR Park in Hyderabad eases as motorists adapt to new one-way system

Traffic police reported lower vehicle volumes and fewer bottlenecks on the second day, with 60-70% of motorists adapting to the diverted routes; around 400-450 personnel were deployed at key junctions, while additional signage and public announcements helped guide commuters

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:21 pm

Training programme for street vendors to ensure safe and hygienic food, healthy society under way in Theni

Training for the street food vendors will be held for five days, and they are urged to make use of the training programme and incorporate practices regarding food safety, personal hygiene, cleanliness, and food waste management into their daily business operations

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:19 pm

Boat safety: Beypore port issues guidelines for holiday services

Boat services must be operated only with valid registration, survey, and insurance certificates; boat owners must ensure that all passengers wear high-quality lifejackets

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:19 pm

When Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu turned a shutterbug!

On World Photography Day, the Chief Minister picks up a camera and clicks the professional photographers at the Legislative Assembly, and wishes the fraternity continued success in capturing moments that inform, inspire and endure

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:18 pm

Get seed fund usage details from NTA in 60 days, panel tells Education Ministry

Parliaments Public Accounts Committee seeks utilisation certificates for 10 crore of the 25 crore granted in 2017; members ask Ministry officials whether the lapse affected the conduct of examinations

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:18 pm

Kanthalloor faces serious drought, Collector gives nod to utilise funds for water distribution

The grama panchayat has been hit hard by deficient rainfall, prompting the District Collector to grant special sanction under the Disaster Management Act to utilise funds for drinking water distribution in the local body

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Protest over hotel licence rejection: FIR registered against seven in Bengaluru

The FIR states that on August 18, between 12 noon and 2.30 p.m., one Santosh and six others gathered near the gate in front of the Corporation Commissioners office at Byatarayanapura and staged a protest.

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:12 pm

Union Minister highlights Sanskrits role in achieving Viksit Bharat

Inaugurating Utkarsha Mahotsava 2026, Arjun Ram Meghwal says ancient knowledge available in the Sanskrit texts will continue to guide India towards becoming a developed nation

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:10 pm

Farmers body tells Andhra Pradesh govt. to clear the air on Cocoa City project, pricing formula

Andhra Pradesh Cocoa Farmers Association demands immediate implementation of pricing formula for cocoa beans announced by Agriculture Minister

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:10 pm

Support widens for Dalit scholars protest at Malayalam varsity

Anagha Sasi, a research scholar in the Department of Environmental Studies at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, is on an indefinite protest seeking action against teachers and others over alleged caste-based abuse and harassment

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:05 pm

Tamil Nadu initiates new schemes to provide security to tourists

Tamil Nadu has announced a tourism overhaul focused on safety, sustainability and connectivity, including AI-powered surveillance at major tourist sites, dedicated security organisations in five regions, ropeway feasibility studies and conversion of TTDC motorboats to electric boats. Tourist footfall rose from 21.88 crore in 2022 to 36.46 crore in 2025.

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 9:01 pm

Centre has left the order of singing State songs to the discretion of State governments: Madras High Court

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan say, therefore, the Tamil Nadu government had ordered singing of Tamil Thai Vazhthu in the first place

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:00 pm

SFI, DYFI members hold protest in Coimbatore

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 9:00 pm

Andhra Pradesh govt. and striking doctors refuse to budge on stipend issue

While the government cites financial constraints for not being able to effect a biannual hike of 15%, the striking doctors argue that they received it during the pandemic, and are now insisting on 30% rise

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 8:54 pm

Southern Zonal Council to meet near Mamallapuram on August 20

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair meet, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay as vice chair; Council, which includes all southern States, UTs, is a statutory body whose recommendations are advisory in nature

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 8:52 pm

Man bludgeoned to death at Sultanpet

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 8:48 pm

Six arrested for hunting blackbuck in Bidar forests

The Forest Department has seized two four-wheelers and a rifle used in the crime

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 8:48 pm

Sanjay Nirupam Criticizes AAP Amid Delhi Water Board Scandal

Mumbai, August 19: Sanjay Nirupam, spokesperson for Shiv Sena, has sharply criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) following the arrests of six individuals, including AAP leader Satyendar Jain, in connection with the alleged Delhi Water Board scandal. He also commented on the Tamil Nadu governments decision to grant 365 days of maternity leave for the ... Read more Sanjay Nirupam Criticizes AAP Amid Delhi Water Board Scandal

Morningstar 19 Aug 2026 8:45 pm

Lokayukta searches 11 premises in disproportionate assets case; assets worth 18.3 crore recovered from special land acquisition officer

The searches were carried out at the residences and office of Mallikarjuna B., Special Land Acquisition Officer, Subramanya Nagar, Guddadahalli, Hebbal, as well as the residences of his relatives.

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 8:45 pm

I was constantly playing catch-up: Lakshya

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 8:41 pm

Ananthapuri Express to run up to Tambaram

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 8:37 pm

Actor Vikram video case: 11 exotic animals likely to be shifted to Vandalur zoo

The animals were seized from a farmhouse belonging to S.K. Keshavanathan, the owner of the Lar gibbons shown in a recent video involving actor Vikram

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 8:32 pm

Vijay hikes milk procurement price to 41 per litre

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 8:29 pm