Jairam Ramesh seeks Kargil-style review of Operation Sindoor after General Chauhan remarks
General Chauhans latest remarks, coupled with his earlier revelations, had raised understandable concern and warranted a structured review of the operation, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
Nepal flash flood: What triggered the deadly Himalayan disaster?
A devastating flash flood has struck Nepals Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, leaving at least eight people dead and hundreds reported missing. The disaster swept through the Bhote Koshi River basin, causing widespread destruction to villages, roads, bridges and major hydropower projects. Authorities say hundreds of travellers are unaccounted for, including foreign tourists from several countries. Rescue teams, supported by helicopters and emergency personnel, are continuing search and evacuation operations across the affected region.
BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy over womens empowerment
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj accuses the Congress leader of misogyny and refers to a recent Congress event
How permission was granted to sell eatables inside Vandiyur park, HC asks Madurai Corporation
Earlier, the court had directed the Corporation to forthwith close down commercial activities entrusted to private persons in rooms or buildings constructed on the banks of the Vandiyur lake
TG EAPCET 2026: Counselling schedule for B. Pharm and Pharm D courses
Peripheral inflammation may drive brain damage in rare neurological disorder, finds NIMHANS study
Researchers identify link that could aid earlier diagnosis of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Massive flash floods in Nepal have killed at least 95 people and left over 400 people missing. Among the missing at over 100 Indians. Rescue operations are underway. In this episode, we get the latest update, from the ground, on the disaster.
Hebbal tunnel could create new choke points, trigger queues inside tunnel: IISc study
Tension prevails at Nagarjunsagar as A.P. draws water unilaterally, TG retaliates
Congress MP cites public feedback as the source of his information
Karnataka books 10,237 cases against school vehicles in three years; Bengaluru tops list
Bengaluru Urban recorded the highest number of cases at 3,244, followed by Hassan with 1,169 cases and Kolar with 674 cases
Chittoor SP reviews security preparedness ahead of local body polls
Bajaj General Insurance unveils health cover for families with pets
The policy covers in-patient hospitalisation, room rent, road and pet ambulance services, pre- and post-hospitalisation expenses, domiciliary care, modern treatment methods.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Expresses Concern Over Missing People in Nepal Floods
Chennai, August 26: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has expressed deep sorrow over reports of several missing individuals, including residents of Tamil Nadu, due to sudden floods in Nepal. He has instructed state officials to search for the missing persons and provide all possible assistance to affected Tamil citizens. Chief Minister Vijay stated on the ... Read more Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Expresses Concern Over Missing People in Nepal Floods
Assembly design in Amaravati should be future-ready, people-friendly, says Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu
During a high-level meeting, the Norman Foster + Partners team explains to the Speaker the arrangements being made for public representatives, officials, media and visitors
The man in the clip, claiming to be Hemanth, made a phone call to Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) officials, asking them to award his brother Kishore Ram Poojary, and not DSouza, a contract to lay a pipeline for a desalination plant at UPCL.
Fishermen rescued from sinking boat near Gangolli fishing harbour in Udupi district
APTF stages protests across A.P. seeking TET exemption for in-service teachers
Teachers with 20 to 33 years of service should not be made to appear for eligibility test again, says federation president
JSW Group puts Odisha battery plant on hold over LFP technology constraints
The JSW Group had signed a MoU with Odisha in February 2024 to establish an integrated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility in the state, with a proposed investment of 40,000 crore.
India, China to push for early and substantial harvest of border delimitation
India and China agree to hold the next meeting of an expert-level mechanism on trans-border rivers in September, and to maintain communication on sharing hydrological data
Cyclosporiasis cases in U.S. climb to 17,180, CDC says
The cyclosporiasis outbreak is one of the largest foodborne illness events in recent U.S. history.The illness is caused by the cyclospora parasite, which can lead to diarrhea, nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms
Customs transitioned from duty collector to trade facilitator, says official
FDA authorizes Abbott's wearable to monitor ketone and glucose in diabetes patients
The biowearable is designed to alert people of rising ketones that can lead to a diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) emergency, a serious health complication for people with diabetes
CPI(M) opposes Tirupati airport privatisation
Krishna Janmashtami expo at Coimbatore Poompuhar
Bengaluru: Teacher loses 30.63 lakh in online investment scam
Three injured as four-storey building collapses in Tirupati
Woman claims to have murdered her son, buried the body in Varichiyur two months back
Tamil Nadu govt assigns ministers to monitor development across Chennai
Chennai, Aug 26 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has assigned ministers to each of the 15 zones of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to closely monitor development projects and ensure the effective implementation of welfare schemes across the city. Chennai district in-charge Minister Aadhav Arjuna will coordinate the []
Piramal Pharma Strengthens Future Ready Operations with 22.6% Emissions Reduction, 41% Renewable Energy and Zero USFDA OAI Observations
Mangaluru: DJ systems, high-decible speakers banned at public events during festival celebrations
These are among the conditions laid down for holding public events and processions until Christmas on December 25.
VPA extends 46.42 lakh support to eye hospital in Vizag
Amid parks Bill row, data shows that Karnataka manages only 28 major parks, gardens
The amendment allows up to 5% of any park or garden to be used for public infrastructure or utility projects, and Lalbagh, the citys premier green space, is under consideration for the tunnel road project
Another member of Jadavpur University inquiry panel quits
Two panel members step down as ABVP demands NIA probe into August 20 clash; four Trinamool workers arrested after a separate clash at West Bengal State University
Centre sanctions 22 crore for 8th Khelo India Youth Games
IG South Zone reviews security arrangements ahead of Immanuel Sekaran death anniversary
Tribal farmers demand joint probe into 64 acre land dispute in Chintapalli
TDPs bond with BCs stronger than ever before, asserts Rajya Sabha member Vijay
The YSRCP is playing the BC card only to divert attention from the ongoing ED probes into its liquor scams and complicity of its leaders in various other scandals, says the TDP leader, warning the opposition party of far worse plight in the 2029 elections if it does not change its ways
Abhimanyu bids adieu to Dasara duties with ceremonial farewell
The Minister says the inspections would not be restricted to any particular category of establishment or section of society
Malayali community in Madurai celebrates Onam with traditional fervour
On the occasion of Onam, Malayalis in the Kalai Nagar area of Madurai create Athapookalam using 50 kg of colourful flowers
The report paints a bleak picture of the free coaching scenario at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech announced a rollout of free online coaching for all students, following the Gen Z protests demanding accountability over NEET-UG paper leak; the road map of the coaching plan has not yet been made public
Uttarakhand BJP chief defends purification of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges rally venue
At a place where there is a Ram temple, slogans were raised that should not have been raised, says Mahendra Bhatt
Family seeks NTA overhaul after Hyderabad NEET aspirants death
Enhanced insurance coverage to be implemented soon: Health Minister
Coverage under CMCHIS will increase from 5 lakh to 25 lakh. Beneficiaries can continue to use their existing insurance cards, says Arunraj
Andhra Pradesh adopts four-pronged strategy to support agriculture amid 51% rainfall deficit
With agriculture supporting nearly 62% of the States population, protecting farmers and rural livelihoods has become a key priority, says Agriculture Director Manazir Jeelani Samoon
Special camps at all ration shop for e-KYC registration on Saturday in Virudhunagar district
Get counselling, legal assistance from One Stop Centre: Collector appeals to women
Asif Sait to head Belagavi Urban Development Authority
Transpreneur 2026 summit connects transgender entrepreneurs in Madurai
The meeting aims to bring together nearly 50 transgender entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs from across Tamil Nadu on a common platform to share their entrepreneurial journeys, dreams, challenges, business experiences and future plans, says TRC managing Trustee
A legendary theatre on Anna Salai becomes a corporate hub
SCDCC Bank declares 10.5% dividend after registering 131.14 cr net profit
Bank president M.N. Rajendra Kumar says that having completed 112 years in the service of farmers, the bank has consistently been on the development path.
Prioritise afforestation, increasing green cover in Bidar, says Minister
Ramalinga Reddy issues the directions during his visit to the Deva-Deva Vana under the Bidar Regional Forest Division on the outskirts of the city
Watch: Behind Indias sudden sugar price surge and the ethanol debate | Business Matters
Sugar prices have surged by shocking levels. Ethanol has been at the centre of heated debates over its use in blended fuels, with concerns about lower mileage and alleged engine wear and tear. Is sugar being diverted for ethanol production the reason behind the price spike? Lets find out.
State govt.s announcement of Mini Textile Park in Embal gladdens locals
The move would spur employment for rural women in the industrially backward Pudukottai district and empower them economically
Tiruchi Corporation to take up road patchwork ahead of monsoon
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Defends Finance Minister Amid Corruption Allegations
Chennai, August 26: Tamil Nadus Health Minister K. Arun Raj defended Finance Minister N. Mari Wilson on Wednesday. Wilson had admitted to paying a bribe. Arun Raj described him as a whistleblower and a victim of systematic extortion during the previous DMK government. Arun Raj responded to demands from state BJP president Nainar Nagendran, who ... Read more Tamil Nadu Health Minister Defends Finance Minister Amid Corruption Allegations
Farmers seek unhindered silt removal from Bhavanisagar Dam
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 122.10 feet
No plan to privatise annaprasadam scheme, says Kanaka Durga temple EO
Seena Naik says Devasthanam will retain control over preparation, quality and distribution of annaprasadam at Indrakeeladri
Dayanidhi Maran Urge Centre, State To Rescue 50 Tamil Nadu Tourists Stranded in Nepal Floods
A sudden, massive flood swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet, killing four people, causing extensive devastation at settlements along the river and damaging at least a dozen hydropower projects early Wednesday
Forest Department intensifies patrols to prevent elephant intercepting sugarcane lorries in Hasanur
If the candidates who got admission to colleges want to upgrade their seats, they have been given the opportunity to participate in the third round of seat allotment.
Sharnbasva University signs MoUs with KSCST, Samadhana
Salem Corporation levies 10 lakh fine on waste management contractor
Watch: Nepal flash floods: Over a dozen dead, 384 missing
Devastating flash floods swept through parts of Nepal on August 26, causing widespread destruction along the Bhote Koshi River.
BJP questions silence of Congress over SWR-Mangaluru integration
The party also asks why the Karnataka government is not reacting to Keralams opposition to the integration
CPI-M Demands Return of Land to Farmers for Proposed Parandur Airport in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, August 26: The CPI-M Tamil Nadu State Secretary, P. Shanmugam, has urged the government to return land acquired for the proposed Parandur Greenfield Airport to the farmers. This demand comes after the airport project was canceled, and there are discussions about repurposing the land for alternative industrial projects. In a statement, Shanmugam expressed concerns ... Read more CPI-M Demands Return of Land to Farmers for Proposed Parandur Airport in Tamil Nadu
SC panel member tells teachers to get dilapidated school buildings repaired
Seetharam tells headmasters to alert officials about safety risks and act swiftly to protect students
Amit Shah to visit Manipur in October
The Union Home Minister is expected to lay the foundation stone for a medical college in Senapati district
Couple arrested after 10 years in 1.05-crore investment fraud case
The accused were identified as D. Rajalakshmi, 41, and her husband J. Dharani, 49, both residents of Nanmangalam
SCR proposes 2,867-crore coaching depots at Jukal and Dabilpur
Mahakavi Gurajadas writing style a guiding force for new writers: Literary leaders
Police foil attempt to parade Palestinian flag in Ankola
Camps to be held in Virudhunagar Collectorate on Thursday, Sivakasi on Friday
Man arrested for threatening woman with social media posts in Choolaimedu
According to the complaint, the accused, Suhail, allegedly pressured the victim to to marry him, and threatened to upload photographs taken during their association on Instagram
Two drivers killed as trucks collide near Kulithalai
Srikakulam to get Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan statue
The concept takes inspiration from the iconic slogan Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, coined by former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri during the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War
19 students fall ill at Hindupur school; condition stable
Tamil Nadu government to crack down on illegal quarrying, protect natural resources: Sengottaiyan
Nearly 18 hillocks have reportedly disappeared over the past few decades; raw materials could be imported from other States, countries to reduce pressure on resources in Tamil Nadu, says the Minister
A.P. Man held for womans death in Saligramam
Madras HC orders closure of eight resorts in Anaikatti hills over missing approvals
Direction issued on a petition filed by a Chennai resident seeking regulation of resorts in Anaikatti and measures to protect elephants; in a status report filed by District Collector, court notes that only two of the 10 resorts in the area have proper planning permission
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Cross-Strait youth exchange event highlights shared bonds, common future
Cross-Strait youth exchange event highlights shared bonds, common future
Cash transfers for women: Do they challenge gender norms on unpaid care work? | In Focus Podcast
Unconditional cash transfers for women spark debate in India; Prabha Kotiswaran argues they recognize vital unpaid domestic work in her new book.
Fynbos, Chagall, Zucarro and Azaadi show out
Luxury apparel store Pernia to raise 680 crore through IPO
The company has fixed the IPO price band at 546-575 per equity share. Around 371 crore from the IPO proceeds would be invested in PSLs wholly owned subsidiary, PSL Retail.
Buckingham Canal back in the limelight
Running along the east coast of India for about 450 km (250 km in Andhra Pradesh and 200 km in Tamil Nadu), the Buckingham Canal, taken together with the Krishna and Godavari irrigation canal systems, was once a continuous, navigable stretch of about 650 km
