Nitin Nabin holds first meeting with BJPs new national team
The BJP announced a new national team under Nabin earlier this week. It comprises 65 office-bearers, with 51 new faces
The NHRC Bench headed by Priyank Kanoongo has directed the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Punjab, to inquire into the matter and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within two weeks.
New studies pursue the perfect blend for coffee and health
A new statement from the American Heart Association says moderate caffeine intake, especially through coffee, may lower the risks of type-2 diabetes, stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation
At least three workers die in steel factory fire in Ramgarh, Jharkhand
At least four people suffered severe burn injuries and three of them died during treatment, the fire spread from a captive power plant in the steel factory, police said
Mutiny movie review: Jason Statham deserved better than this messy thriller
A ludicrous plot, uninspired acting, unimaginative action and a snails pace ensure this thriller is dead on arrival, and there is nothing Jason Statham can do to resurrect it
'Risks weakening worker safeguards': Congress on SC's industry definition judgment
The August 2026 majority judgment is concerning because it injects uncertainty into labour relations at a time when clarity is essential for industrial peace, Jairam Ramesh said
Incarcerated must be treated with dignity, humanity: Mirwaiz on Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan
Political differences can never justify denying a prisoner his or her fundamental rights, said the Mirwaiz, while referring to the treatment meted out to former Pakistan PM Khan
Watch: Vallalar in Chennai: The house where he lived and the places where he preached
More than one hundred and fifty years ago, when Chennai was on the cusp of transformation from a cluster of villages into a growing city, it was home to a man whose contribution to spirituality and Tamil literature remains unparalleled. Ramalinga Adigalar, known as Vallalar, lived here with his elder brother, Sabapathy Pillai.
Delhi HC refuses bail to man accused of killing wife, throwing chopped body in septic tank
Justice Girish Kathpalia said while trial delay may be a factor, it cannot be the sole ground for granting bail
HMT-made tractor, 70s jeep among planters at Srinagar's first-ever 'waste-to-wonder' garden
The lights of the garden are run by solar panels. Its the first garden with zero carbon emissions. All the installations in the garden are donated. We have not purchased any installation, MasoomaBanoo, Director,Floriculture, Kashmir, told The Hindu
Madras city on the move: a compilation
On Madras Day, here is a collection of articles from The Hindu, reminiscing the various modes of public transport that made the city move
PSC exam scam: Governor summons Kerala Public Service Commission Secretary
The PSC is battling a controversy over alleged anomalies in evaluation. An SIT of the Crime Branch is probing the alleged malpractices
Chennai Braces for Rain and Thunderstorms This Weekend
Chennai, August 22: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has predicted moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in the city and several surrounding districts. This forecast is attributed to a weak low-pressure system forming in the lower atmospheric layers near the Tamil Nadu coast. According to the latest weather updates, rain ... Read more Chennai Braces for Rain and Thunderstorms This Weekend
DMK Executive Committee Meeting to Discuss Major Organizational Changes
Chennai, August 22: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) will hold an Executive Committee meeting today. It is anticipated that party leaders will announce significant organizational changes following their defeat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The proposed changes could increase the number of DMKs district units from the current 78 to approximately 110. According ... Read more DMK Executive Committee Meeting to Discuss Major Organizational Changes
14 Tamil Nadu universities without VCs: Madras High Court seeks state govt report
Tamil Nadu universities without VCs Madras High Court seeks state govt report
iPhone dispute ends in tragedy as Maharashtra boy jumps from cliff, parents die trying to save him
According to District Collector Vinay Gowda, the incident happened over a dispute regarding purchasing a new iPhone
Two workers killed in pharma unit blast near Hyderabad
According to police officials, the incident occurred late on Friday, August 21, night triggering panic among residents due to the explosion.
Caplin Point Laboratories' arm receives Form 483 with 10 observations from USFDA
Caplin Point Laboratories announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) conducted an unannounced inspection of its subsidiary Caplin Steriles' injectable and ophthalmic manufacturing facility in Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu.
Termination of Pune anganwadi worker revoked after outrage
Reshma alias Devyani Pardhi, a tribal Anganwadi worker serving at Numberwadi in Ambegaon taluka in Pune, had made social media reels showing the quality of white dried peas in her video; she had claimed that the peas remained uncooked despite being pressure cooked in the cooker for up to 10 whistles.
At least 13 Tunisians missing after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia, group says
Tunisia was once a major departure point for migrants crossing the Mediterranean, but departures have fallen sharply over the past two years amid a crackdown and tighter maritime controls, backed by European funding and modern border-monitoring equipment, particularly from Italy.
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
Ladakhs key civil society groups, including Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), earlier this week submitted a list of non-negotiable demands to the administration and insisted on the withdrawal of pending cases against locals, who were arrested after the September 2025 violence in Leh.
U.P. Gen Alpha protests: Opposition demands education reforms, calls checklist eyewash
Congress called the move of the checklist a ploy to divert attention from issues of school closures and below-standard teaching caused by policy failure.
FIFA slaps Argentina with fines, bans over World Cup final
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee also fined Paredes $90,000 for sparking a post-match brawl after Spains 1-0 victory in extra time on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Ukraine says 'cynical' Russian strike on shopping centre killed 16
Videos on social media of the Kryvyi Rig incident showed rescuers rushing to help the wounded on the street outside, as smoke poured out of the building
A weak monsoon has left farmers on both sides of the Cauvery struggling with dwindling water supplies. In Karnataka, farmers are worried about irrigation even as the State faces pressure to release water to Tamil Nadu, where large tracts of paddy fields remain barren. The competing demands have sharpened tensions between the two States
Vembu Technologies targets $250mn revenue, eyes enterprise growth
PFRDA to make maiden AIF investments in two months
T.N. Government places orders with two jewellers for supply of gold rings scheme
Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers are expected to supply a total of 1,28,499 one-gram gold rings for a four-month period beginning from June
Govt Allocates Rs 2,486.49 Cr to Administer Justice in TN
Tamil Nadu currently has 1,378 subordinate courts, including 328 special courts. Of these, 150 courts are functioning in Chennai district and 1,228 in other districts.
Woman sanitation worker murdered and jewelry stolen at Thiruverkadu
IOB assistant branch manager arrested for 3.09-crore gold loan fraud
From heritage to high-rises, how Chennai grew taller
Her stellar performance stands out beyond tears
Voices from various walks of life call for protecting the Constitution
Chennais remarkable quality is the willingness of people to help others: V.P. Jeyaseelan
Dr. V.P Jeyaseelan I.A.S., Director of Tourism, Tamil Nadu & Managing Director, TTDC
Meena Kandasamy on decoding the Indian incel
The Indian far-right movement and the manosphere attempt to politically capture power through coordinated attacks and troll farms, said author-poet Meena Kandasamy at The Hindus Lit for Life Unplugged event on August 21.
Heritage to high-rises, how Chennai grew taller
Experts at webinar discuss key elements of geriatric well-being
South Chennai residents oppose proposed Mamallan reservoir project
Alappuzha murder allegedly involving four minors raises troubling questions
Police have sought legal opinion on whether the three accused aged 1618 can be tried in a regular court; assessment to examine their capacity, understanding of the offence and circumstances of the alleged crime
VIT chancellor presents Weekend Leader awards
Less than half of the seats on offer filled after second round of TNEA 2026 counselling
In TN assembly: Govt approves 17 new special Pocso courts to reduce backlog
Concerns of youth should be understood and addressed: RSS leaders
Sustainability and Energy Practitioners Association launches student cell
In TN assembly: DMK questions Vijays shift in delimitation stand, TVK ministers reject charge
In TN assembly: Accord leader of the opposition due respect in assembly, says O Panneerselvam
Blood-splattered auto leads cops to murder in Chennai; three arrested for killing friend
In TN assembly: Govt doubles victim relief, Nirmalkumar announces slew of prison reforms
Residents flag foul smell, water woes in Perambur, Anna Nagar
News from the world of Education: August 21, 2026
Information on admissions, scholarships, competitions for students, events for educators and more
Tiger responsible for two fatal attacks in Gudalur to be captured
Hero stone unearthed at Sangam-era brickwell near Tenkasi
Experts discuss integrative mental health
Over the course of a two-day workshop, the participants explored a central question: how can healthcare move beyond treating mental illness to caring for the whole person?
Govt. mulls 1,000-cr. resolve for drinking water woes in Vizag
Suitable locations identified for the storage of Godavari water that has been proposed to be brought to Vizag, says Minister P. Narayana
Former Sub-Registrar of Murappanadu arrested in Meenakshi Temple trust land scam
Play by Praveen Godkhindiin Belagavi on August 23
User Development Fee reduced at Bengalurus KIA, but arriving passengers will also have to pay
The revised AERA tariff will come into effect from September 1 and remain applicable until August 2029; important change under the new order is the introduction of UDF for both arriving and departing passengers
12,000 applications received for the first batch of UG programmes: IIMB
Indian cotton should be a global price influencer : CCI head
Colleges move away from 50-min monologue lectures, plan activities to retain Gen Z attention
AP To Avoid 15% Hike In Stipend To Junior Doctors As Per 2022 Memo
State likely to follow Tamil Nadu model of annual 3% hike: Reports
Deputy Director General of NCC Directorate visits Madurai for administrative inspection
Cong. stance on Vande Mataram a very serious issue, says Rajnath
Any law passed by Parliament is binding on every individual, says Defence Minister
Rahuls street politics signals a new Opposition playbook
Mr. Gandhi appears to be seeking consistency in his politics and, in the process, addressing a criticism that he is an inconsistent politician.
Renovated butterfly park reopens at Vandalur zoo, offering visitors a closer look at winged life
DUJ and KUWJ condemn raids on journalist Ravi Nairs residences
Gujarat police seize two phones, pen drives from Nairs Kerala home following FIR over Washington Post report co-authored by him
Book Brahma fest opens with conversation between languages
On the first day of Book Brahma Literature Festival, panellists has a session titled Linguistic Hegemony: Indian Languages and the Federal Imagination
Tamil Nadu lays out Vision 2031 with focus on green energy and charging infrastructure
Expanding the electric vehicle charging infrastructure, enhancing rooftop solar support, and reducing aggregate technical and commercial losses to 10% are the key goals of the project
Once a cinema landmark, now reduced to nothing
Paramakudi DSP suspended on harassment charge
Metas legal battle that could reshape Facebook and Instagram
Tiruvallur commuters seek more buses to Kilambakkam buses leaves
BJP terms Rahuls sit-in a bid to divert attention from Vande Mataram row
J.P. Nadda questions the timing of the sit-in, says the Congress leaders dharna, despite the Supreme Courts decision to constitute a high-powered committee to probe the July 20 incident, exposes the partys desperation
Farmers urge authorities to remove encroachments from waterbodies
Despite Periyars success in bringing about social justice, lot more needs to be done: K. Veeramani
Data check: Indias gender gap in private education defies caste and class
Caste and money both shape who gets private schooling and private tuition; the gender gap moves with neither, nor with how far a child has got through school
The Hindu impact: Garbage spot cleared near government school in J.C. Nagar
Revanth invites Oxford to offer education programmes in Telangana
Amit Shah: Citizenship to Bangladesh-origin refugees in six months
Govt. working on additional subsidy scheme for polysilicon manufacturing: Official
The MNRE Secretary stated that India would require 30 GW of polysilicon manufacturing capacity addition to secure its energy needs and ensure manufacturing resilience.
Schools, colleges asked to report cognisable offences to police immediately
