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Amit Shah meets Tamil Nadu CM ahead of Southern Zonal Council meeting

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The News Mill 20 Aug 2026 5:12 am

Prince Harry, Meghan returning to U.K. with their children, says British newspaper

The decision comes more than six years after the couple gave up their royal duties and moved to California to pursue lucrative media contracts

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:37 am

Ecuador intel chief, five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash

Ecuadors Transport Minister Roberto Luque said the Latin American nations intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife were among those killed

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 3:31 am

U.S. national debt now stands at $40 trillion

The milestone figure was recorded just five months after the U.S. hit a record $39 trillion debt in March. It reached $38 trillion five months before that, in October

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 3:23 am

Action against drivers without Marathi knowledge from August 20: Maharashtra Minister

The State Transport Department will send a notice to the drivers who refuse to learn the language or are seen violating the rules

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 2:45 am

91 local bodies to compete in Pookalam contest in Keralams Kozhikode

The competition will feature grama panchayats, block panchayats, municipalities, and the Kozhikode Corporation, grouped into 11 clusters. The winner will be awarded a cash prize of 1 lakh and a trophy

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 1:49 am

A Palestinian state is the foundation for regional peace

The road to peace in West Asia runs through Palestinian statehood

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 1:36 am

Before new taxes, making every rupee count

Before Tamil Nadu asks for more, it must collect better and spend smarter

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 1:27 am

India to build hospital in West Bank; seeks to deploy field hospital in Gaza

Palestinian ambassador calls for halting illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 1:14 am

Vote of trust: On Trumps appreciation, clean electoral rolls in India

Clean electoral rolls are a must, but must not be weaponised by state

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 1:11 am

Due diligence: On surrogate advertising

Curbs on surrogate advertising must avoid regulatory overreach

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 1:10 am

Tamil Nadu MLAs to get car, assistant for constituency work; Rs 75,000 car allowance

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced that all assembly members will be provided a car and an assistant to support constituency work. MLAs will receive 75,000 a month towards car maintenance, fuel and drivers salary, while assistants will get 25,000. Vijay also announced major health-sector measures.

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2026 1:03 am

Tamil Nadu Premier League | Trichy Grand Cholas batters redeem themselves

After being bundled out for 85 by Kovai Kings at Dindigul, the team piles up 197 against Dragons;the total proves enough as Antony and Easwaran help secure a much-needed victory

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 1:00 am

Satyendar Jain and five others sent to two weeks judicial custody in tender case

Court grants ACB two-day police custody of Ankit Srivastav; AAP leaders counsel questions the circumstances leading to his arrest a day earlier

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 12:39 am

Amit Shah Arrives in Chennai for Southern Regional Council Meeting

Chennai, August 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Chennai on Wednesday night. He is set to chair the 31st meeting of the Southern Regional Council, which will take place in Kovalam on Thursday. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will serve as the vice-chairman during this meeting. Amit Shah landed at Chennai ... Read more Amit Shah Arrives in Chennai for Southern Regional Council Meeting

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 12:30 am

International conference held at Yadava College

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 12:23 am

TNCC protests against Home Minister Amit Shah

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 12:20 am

New health cover is one step in Tamil Nadus geriatric outreach, says govt.

The steady rise in Indias ageing population requires a healthcare systemthat is differently oriented to address their evolving needs, officials say

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 12:16 am

Syndicate member seeks relaxation of punching system for Calicut University faculty

The nature of academic work is fundamentally different from routine administrative duties, and it requires reasonable degree of flexibility in working hours

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 12:06 am

What is Closing Auction Session? | Explained

CAS should be evaluated not by short-term volatility but by measurable improvements in market quality lower tracking errors, reduced closing-price variance, narrower spreads, improved liquidity and stronger price efficiency.

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 12:05 am

TN MLAs To Get Cars For Constituency Work

Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay announced cars and 1 lakh monthly support for MLAs drivers, vehicle expenses and assistants to aid constituency work.

Deccan Chronicle 19 Aug 2026 11:58 pm

Supreme Court turns to Gen Z, Gen Alpha to educate elders on solid waste management

Court questions the notion that waste is a problem of the sanitary workers alone; says every individual should take responsibility and asks District Collectors to engage with households and educational institutions

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 11:55 pm

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

Court grants bail to SFI activists at Sanskrit varsity

They were arrested in connection with a protest at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Ernakulam, on August 13, during which an alleged symbolic funeral of Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas was staged

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 11:44 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

Anand says TVK MLAs will remain loyal to Vijay

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 11:18 pm

Tamil Nadu's third child policy sparks row, Congress opposes CM Vijay's move

Tamil Nadus third child policy sparks row Congress opposes CM Vijays move

India Today 19 Aug 2026 11:13 pm

TN moves SC against Cauvery project guidelines

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 11:09 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

The News Mill

The News Mill 19 Aug 2026 10:57 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

Women allege attack for tipping off about sand smuggling

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 10:16 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

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

IDFC FIRST Bank raises $500mn thru maiden global bonds

The issuance marks the banks first international bond offering and strengthens its access to global debt capital markets.

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

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

Jagan should explain APPSC exam lapses to Assembly, says Andhra CM

The government has placed documentary evidence of the alleged lapses before the Assembly, says Naidu

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 9:25 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