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Suvendu, Mamata spar over Annapurna Bhandar benefits in West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee said that before elections BJP did not speak about benifits being given to eligible beneficiaries

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:16 am

Tamil Nadu Couple Arrested with 3 Kilograms of Hashish Destined for Sri Lanka

Chennai, August 25: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a couple in Tamil Nadu for allegedly attempting to smuggle 3 kilograms of hashish to Sri Lanka. The estimated value of the seized drugs in the international market is around 7.5 million. The arrested individuals have been identified as Shivagamisundari and her husband, Gurumurthy. According ... Read more Tamil Nadu Couple Arrested with 3 Kilograms of Hashish Destined for Sri Lanka

Morningstar 25 Aug 2026 1:44 am

Labour rights beyond the shadow of BWSSB

The top courts treatment of BWSSB highlights the enduring anxiety over the scope of labour protection

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:41 am

The fact is youth unemployment has a household cost

Unemployment among educated youth in India extends beyond jobseekers, placing prolonged financial pressure on families

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:39 am

Invisible actors: On bulk applications, voter name deletion

The ECI must stop filing of bulk applications for deletion of voters

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:26 am

Smart glasses highlight gaps in privacy laws

As wearable tech becomes more advanced, banning it will become increasingly difficult. Instead, laws should be framed with an understanding of how AI is changing the landscape

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:21 am

Devendra Mahto launches examination reform Yatra in Jharkhand

The motive behind the Yatra is to garner public support for transparency, accountability, and fairness in the recruitment examination

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:18 am

Unauthorised entry wont be allowed in Haryana govt. schools: Education Minister

Safety of students cant be compromised for political publicity,says Mahipal Dhanda; move comes after CJP activists visit schools in State and allege deficiencies in infrastructure, quality of meals

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:18 am

Tamil Nadu Information and Publicity Department Gets Rs 292.77 Crore Revised Estimate for 2026-27

The allocation for Information and Publicity under the 2220 head has been revised from Rs 243.53 crore in the interim estimate to Rs 278.91 crore.

Deccan Chronicle 25 Aug 2026 1:15 am

Week-long Onam celebrations begin in Kozhikode

A dance performance by Lakshmi Gopalaswamy and a comedy show by Hareesh Kanaran and Nirmal Palazhi will be staged on August 25

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:13 am

Araku gears up for CMs visit on Aug. 29

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:12 am

Recurring accidents at Champakkara: Kochi Mayor to convene emergency meeting

An emergency meeting of traffic police, Kochi Metro Rail Limited and PWD officials will be held in this regard.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:09 am

Gastroenterology dept. at Ernakulam General Hospital likely to get OP facility

New medical gastroenterologist post expected to pave the way for OP services; Department has provided medical services to over 150 people since its launch; OP services could see daily patient visits rise to 100

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:07 am

102 taluks to be declared drought-hit after discussion in next Cabinet meeting

Parameshwara says the current rainfall deficiency in Karnataka is among the four worst recorded since 1976

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:06 am

Peoples Plan 2.0: an ambitious dream

A campaign which decentralised governance in Keralam is planning a comeback

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:05 am

Six arrested for running fake airline job racket; victims from Delhi, neighbouring States

Six accused ran call centre from Noida, posing as airline HR executives to collect 7,00010,000 from job aspirants in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:00 am

MK Stalin Criticizes Cancellation of Parandur Airport Project, Warns of Development Setback for Tamil Nadu

Chennai, August 25: DMK leader and former Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticized the decision by the TVK government to cancel the proposed Parandur International Airport project. He stated that this decision could significantly hinder Tamil Nadus development and weaken the states position as a preferred destination for investors. In response to Chief Minister ... Read more MK Stalin Criticizes Cancellation of Parandur Airport Project, Warns of Development Setback for Tamil Nadu

Morningstar 25 Aug 2026 12:50 am

T.N. government actively pursuing V-C appointment issue in courts, Higher Education Minister tells Assembly

Presenting the Demand for Grants for his department, he announces that the government will implement a Career Advancement Scheme for teachers of government-aided arts and science colleges, government and government-aided engineering colleges, and polytechnic colleges from September 1

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 12:50 am

Gold ring scheme: Doctors body flags high security, logistics costs

In a district-level costing of the proposed hub-and-spoke model, the SDPGA said the hospital-based arrangement could cost roughly three times the State-wide administrative norm prescribed in the Government Order

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 12:43 am

Wayanad gears up for week-long Onam celebrations

Programmes will be held at tourist destinations across the district until August 30. Events include Climb with Maveli, a mega floral carpet, tug-of-war, kayaking, Kaikottikali, Thiruvathira and mud football competitions.

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 12:19 am

TN-ARIVU curriculum to be introduced next academic year, says School Education Minister

This new curriculum will be based on a development framework called ARIVU Foundation for Classes I-V, ARIVU Discovery for Classes VI-VIII, and ARIVU Edge for Classes IX-XII

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 12:14 am

Teen girl gangraped, friend tied up in Madhya Pradeshs Pachmarhi; three held

Narmadapuram Additional Superintendent of Police Abhishek Ranjan says the accused were detained within six hours of the complaint being filed

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 12:11 am

Air passengers disappointed over TVK-led governments decision to shelve Parandur project

They say the State risks losing out on the economic impact, flurry of industrial activity, and employment generation that a new airport drew for a city

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 12:05 am

Gang posing as CBI officials arrested in Rohini

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 11:56 pm

Cauvery dispute: Supreme Court asks Tamil Nadu govt to approach water authority for proportionate share

The Supreme Court advised Tamil Nadu to approach the Cauvery Water Management Authority. This follows Tamil Nadu's plea for Karnataka to release its due water share. The court noted Tamil Nadu had previously received more water than allocated. Tamil Nadu's counsel argued the authority had not directed proportionate water release. The matter will be heard again on August 31.

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 11:55 pm

CPI(M) welcomes announcement on dropping Parandur airport project, says Shanmugam

He says the proposed airport project will have destroyed 13 lakes and over 3,000 acres of wetlands in that area, and adds the lands acquired for the airport be handed over to the farmers

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 11:37 pm

Tamil Nadu CM announces free LPG, wider free bus travel for women

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced new welfare programs for state residents. Eligible families will receive three free LPG cylinders annually starting Pongal 2027. This initiative aims to benefit approximately thirteen million families across the state. Free bus travel for women has also been expanded to include deluxe government buses. Transgender persons will now also receive free travel benefits on state buses.

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 11:34 pm

DMK, allies walk out of TN Assembly over Parandur airport project scrapping

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to scrap the proposed Parandur greenfield airport project. Opposition parties staged a walkout in the assembly protesting this significant decision. Farmers had strongly opposed parting with their land for the airport development. Former chief minister MK Stalin stated this move sets back state growth. The DMK accused the speaker of suppressing their voices in the assembly.

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 11:31 pm

Israels Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill one of his sons

Benjamin Netanyahu's elder son, Yair, 35, has spent extended periods in Miami since early 2024, reportedly under Shin Bet protection

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 11:27 pm

Sri Lankan gangsters associate held with 3kg hashish

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:16 pm

4.46 crore voters in Karnataka draft rolls; 1.07 crore names deleted

Special campaign to be conducted in areas reporting high numbers of absent, shifted, duplicate, dead names

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 11:06 pm

Rain lashes Chennai, leaves streets inundated

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:02 pm

Tamil Nadu drops Parandur airport project. What now?

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:00 pm

Doctors urge govt to use banks for newborn gold-ring scheme

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 10:57 pm

Plea in HC challenges G.O.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 10:57 pm

Health Minister clarifies on gold ring scheme tender

The Minister said there are two components in the scheme - one being the gold price and the other being charges including making charges, for packing, transportation, insurance, and BIS hallmarking. The tender was floated not for the gold rate but the other component (additional charges)

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 10:52 pm

Farmers body terms National Co-operative Development Corporation Act anti-federal

The new law has been framed to suit the corporate model of urban-centric development, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha says

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 10:49 pm

Will decide Tejpal plea against surrender before listing appeal against conviction: SC

The Goa Government has appealed to the top court seeking an enhanced sentence for the former editor of Tehelka, contending that the case warranted imprisonment for life

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 10:49 pm

PWD to colour-code school buildings based on safety levels

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 10:49 pm

Police conduct route march in Puttur town

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 10:46 pm

Madras High Court dismisses petitions forCBI investigation into fraudulent registration ofPalaniMath land

The Madurai Bench takes note of the CB-CIDs status report on the progress of the investigation and allows the agency to proceed further. FormerPalaniMLAK.S.N.VenugopaluSenapathiof the AIADMK, chairperson ofPalaniMunicipality R.UmaMaheshwariPradeep, andAnnapoorani Sivakumar were the petitioners

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 10:39 pm

Govt may raise Aavin milk procurement price to 44

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 10:35 pm

Flender opens a generator facility in Chennai

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 10:28 pm

Supreme Court asks Centre to respond to plea to reduce percentile for NEET-SS in-service candidates

A Bench headed by Justice P.S. Narasimha heard senior advocate P. Wilson, for the Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association, on an application seeking the Centre to return 100% of the unfilled in-service seats to the State

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 10:27 pm

Coimbatore corporation geo-tags 1,500 OSR sites in city

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 10:23 pm

Watch: Govt did not honour promises made for a month, slams govts credibility: CJP Spokesperson

CJP spokesperson says the government has failed to honour promises made a month ago, questioning its credibility and commitment. The spokesperson criticised the government over the delay and said the unfulfilled assurances have raised concerns among those affected.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 10:23 pm

He couldnt find Chenda training in Chennai, so he started a free school

As Onam approaches, the thunderous rhythms of Chenda Melam evoke the sounds of Keralas temple festivals. In Chennais Villivakkam, Sri Sastha Kshetra Vadya Sangam at Ayyappan Kovil, has been keeping the tradition alive and accessible through free Chenda classes that attract learners across generations.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 10:21 pm

Assad-eras grand mufti sentenced to life in prison by court in Damascus

Former grand mufti Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun, an Assad loyalist who was vocally in support of the government's policies, was convicted of inciting violence and justifying murder

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 10:17 pm

Officials followed standard practice, sources say after Gor claims Indian side asked for no questions in Modi-Trump event

U.S. Ambassador says Trump forgot about the MEAs 'ask and went on to take questions from the press for 45 minutes

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 10:16 pm

Steps to form delimitation commission after Onam: Keralam Minister

Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar says Malappuram should get the maximum consideration owing to its size and population

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 10:14 pm

Arts festival inaugurated in Dindigul

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:53 pm

Hockey World Cup: India crashes out after another lacklustre show

Argentina punishes the former champion for its defensive errors

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:51 pm

CJP announces Delhi march on September 5 over pending promises to students

The Cockroach Janta Party has announced a September 5 march in Delhi, demanding action on promises made during the July agitation, including the withdrawal of FIRs against students and protesters.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:49 pm

Bengaluru: 15-year-old boy rescued from building terrace

The boys brother alerted the Namma-112 emergency helpline after noticing that he was in distress and had gone to the terrace.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:44 pm

BJP rejects Congress charge of 'aggressive privatisation' in space sector, says ecosystem is expanding

Says the emerging national space ecosystem is not a weakening of ISROs legacy, but an expansion of Indias space ambitions

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:41 pm