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Tamil Nadu: AI, Quantum Technologies Will Shape The Future: Vice-President

Across all campuses, 11,684 graduates were eligible for degrees this year under the faculty of engineering and technology: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 16 Aug 2026 10:05 pm

Traffic around KBR Park goes one-way with 10 U-turn points and 13 exits from August 18

The lane-change and U-turn points are located at TG Study Circle, BRS Bhavan, Omega Hospital, Jana Reddy, Apollo Cradle, Taj Mahal, Phoenix Building, Road No. 65, Mantri Towers and Cream Stone.

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 9:57 pm

AILU demands resignation of BCI chairman

The Union demanded the resignation of the BCI chairman over the controversial order barring the enrolment of NALSAR students.

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 9:51 pm

Three arrested after Bengal CJP volunteers father dies in attack

Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari dismisses allegations that BJP workers were behind the assault; CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says we are not going to back off

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 9:42 pm

State draws inspiration from freedom fighter Gouthu Latchannas ideals, say Ministers

Various Ministers participate in the State-level birth anniversary celebrations of Sardar Gouthu Latchanna, organised by the BC Welfare Corporation in Vijayawada, and recall his contribution to the freedom movement and struggle for the rights of Backward Classes and other sections of society

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 9:41 pm

Karnataka government to protect livelihood of farmers, abide by law on releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka's Chief Minister D K Shivakumar grapples with a complex challenge around Cauvery water management. He is determined to safeguard the livelihoods of local farmers while fulfilling the state's legal obligations for water release. Furthermore, the government remains steadfast in its commitment to the Mekedatu project. Addressing concerns regarding a new bill on public property usage, Shivakumar clarified that it is not intended to target any particular organization.

The Economic Times 16 Aug 2026 9:39 pm

Protests Against NEET Continue in Chennai Despite Tamil Nadu Assembly Resolution

Chennai, August 16: Protests against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) are ongoing in Chennai, despite a new resolution passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly. Demonstrators argue that the interests of underprivileged and marginalized students cannot be protected without completely abolishing NEET. Separate movements are taking place in Thiruvottiyur and Egmore. In Thiruvottiyur, former ... Read more Protests Against NEET Continue in Chennai Despite Tamil Nadu Assembly Resolution

Morningstar 16 Aug 2026 9:29 pm

Agniveer recruitment list for CAPFs will come from armed forces

This indicates that ex-Agniveers may not be allowed to apply directly to the CAPFs for recruitment under the Agniveer quota; though the armed forces do not have caste-based quotas, CAPF caste quotas will apply for recruitment of ex-Agniveers

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 9:23 pm

Sabari rail project delay leaves landowners in limbo

A section of the landowners, whose holdings have remained effectively frozen for nearly three decades, met Higher Education Minister Roji M. John and Chalakudy MP Benny Behanan on Sunday and submitted a memorandum seeking their intervention.

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Seven Tamil Nadu fishermen taken into custody near Krishnaparnam Port

The police also seized the boat they allegedly used to fish in the territorial waters of Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 9:11 pm

Call for Kalaburagi bandh seeking drought relief for farmers

Samyukta Horata Karnataka Samiti wants State govt. to declare the district drought-hit, take steps to address distress among farmers

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 9:09 pm

Watch: Amit Shah attacks Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, August 16, 2026, accused the Congress of insulting the national song Vande Mataram during its Independence Day celebrations at the AICC headquarters. Addressing a public meeting in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, Shah alleged that Sonia Gandhi asked the song to be stopped midway and demanded an apology from her and the Congress.

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 9:06 pm

Vizhinjam port to commence full EXIM operations

The event also marks the formal transition of the port from a transhipment hub into what is being positioned as Indias most important commercial gateway

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 9:06 pm

Kollam KSRTC depot redevelopment kicks off

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 9:05 pm

High Court judges visit mental health centre in Kozhikode

Panel inspects hospital facilities, inmates rights and staff concerns; shortage of doctors and other personnel also examined

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 9:04 pm

Skipping of Vande Mataram rendition at I-Day function roils Kerala politics

BJP State president calls it a serious constitutional and legal issue, says State government should not take a stand on issues related to nationalism by bowing to political pressure. CPI State secretary Binoy Viswam questions the full rendition of Vande Mataram at the AICC headquarters and in Congress-ruled States

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 8:55 pm

Kannur airport plans 100-MW solar project

KIAL proposes 100-MW solar project on land acquired for second runway; EoI likely to be invited after government approval

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 8:54 pm

State govt. to explore declaring interim drought

We will appeal to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to address the issue and he will take the final decision in the matter, says Satish Jarkiholi

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 8:52 pm

Police launch probe after national anthem, Vande Mataram sung simultaneously at Kozhikode Corporation

Police record BJP councillors statement; no FIR registered yet

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 8:51 pm

CBI arrests railway engineer, another person in Vijayawada on bribery charge

They are accused of accepting a bribe of 15 lakh for releasing bonus for the Automatic Block Signalling works allotted to two joint venture companies

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 8:46 pm

Boasting about bringing in 1.5 lakh crore investment, TVK Government is crippling fireworks industry

Former Minister Thangam Thennarasu says that stringent safety inspections and closure of fireworks units are affecting production and the livelihoods of lakhs of workers ahead of Deepavali

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 8:39 pm

Pawan Kalyan issues alert on elephant movement in Chandragiri

The Deputy Chief Minister directs the Forest department officials to continuously monitor their movement and keep people in the nearby villages informed from time to time to prevent deaths and mitigate property damages

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 8:22 pm

Several roads in central localities of Tiruchi rendered unmotorable, say motorists

The condition of several roads in Tiruchi that were laid or repaired in the years 2023 and 2024 has deteriorated all of suddn rendering them unmotorable, say residents; Mayor promises to take action

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 8:20 pm

Row over Group-I only to divert attention from DSC irregularities, alleges YSRCP

The government is trying to politicise the issue without substantive evidence, alleges former Minister Adimulapu Suresh

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 8:16 pm

Calendar offers a slice of Keralas heritage

A calendar brought out by a Thrissur-based cultural forum blends the old Vattezhuthu script, history and cultural heritage of Kerala in a unique annual edition

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 8:13 pm

Children in Keralas Attappady get long-awaited bus ride, eye Parliament visit next

Twenty-seven students of Government UP School, Karara were at the Kongad MLAs office to meet the Minister and MP to celebrate the arrival of their new school bus. There, they expressed a wish

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 8:12 pm

Tap potential of AI tools to drive projects and planning process: LSG Minister K.M. Shaji

Shaji said it was imperative that in the emerging scenario, it was essential to make use of technological tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) to drive projects and the planning process

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 8:12 pm

Farmers march to Delhi stopped at Haryana-Punjab border

The Haryana Police, in anticipation of the march, sealed the stretch between the Khanauri border in Punjab and the Data Singhwala border in Haryana with concrete barriers and barbed wires

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 8:10 pm

Peoples Plan Campaign 2.0: student internships with local bodies proposed as part of year-long action plan

Local Self-Governments Minister K.M. Shaji inaugurates a daylong conclave of Peoples Plan campaign activists

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 8:09 pm

Journalists should learn skills to use AI, says seer

The field of journalism is changing rapidly due to the growth of digital media, says Sri Allam Prabhu Swami of Naganur Rudrakshi Math

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 8:09 pm

NTA to conduct UGC-NET re-exam for English, Sociology and Commerce subjects

A senior official said that the decision was made after receiving many complaints regarding errors in the question papers

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:58 pm

Panel flags Meghalayas sloth on mine closure policy

The High Court-constituted committee slams the State government for repeated delays in cracking down on illegal coal mining and transportation and plugging the fossil fuel sources of coke plants

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:57 pm

Only those who support Maoists, separatists are dimagi Naxals: Rijiju after Opposition's criticism

Addressing the nation on the 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi on August 15 warned the country about dimagi Naxals who have allegedly entrenched themselves in the system and continue to pose a threat to society

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:56 pm

Court tells LIC to absorb seven staff engaged under the guise of temporary employment

The High Court of Karnataka ruling may benefit similarly placed workers in LIC across the country, say advocates of the employees concerned

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:56 pm

Financial journalist passes away

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:47 pm

BRS faults CM, Uttam pictures on smart ration cards, demands CAG audit

This exposes Congress double standards as it earlier opposed PMs photo on Covid-19 certificate: Dasoju Sravan

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:46 pm

Student death over drugs very painful: Vice-President

The Vice-President said that he felt as if he had lost someone in his family

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:44 pm

Govt. takes serious view of instances of fraudulent drawal of salaries, remuneration

Instances of employees drawing salaries with different employee code, but same Aadhar number surface

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

Watch: Two injured after accidental firing at Varanasi Airport

Two people were injured after a licensed pistol carried by an Air India Express passenger accidentally went off during a security check at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The passenger, travelling to Mumbai on flight IX1810, had declared the weapon. Police said the pistol fired while it was being inspected, injuring two AAICLAS security screeners.

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:36 pm

HOCKEY WORLD CUP | Indias inexperience hurts it in a stalemate against China

The womens team dominates the opening 30 minues but with eight debutants on show it is unable to stop its higher-ranked rival from fighting back for a draw

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:36 pm

Nursing student dies of injuries after fall

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:32 pm

Auto-rickshaw driver from Vizag wins accolades for offering free transport service to pregnant women

Sundar Rao has helped 9,423 pregnant women reach hospital in time for delivery since the year 2000, and has developed contacts with ASHA workers and ANMs who call him whenever a need arises

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:32 pm

Bengal CM denies BJP's role in 'assault' of CJP volunteer, his father's death

CJP volunteer Shaik Abdul Hafeez and his family were allegedly attacked on August 13 after they visited a government school as part of the party's School Thik Karo campaign

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:24 pm

TG BJP banks on graduate voter base

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:23 pm

Crisis deepens as service shortage hits rail passengers from north Kerala

Shortage of passenger trains and MEMU services between Central Kerala, Palakkad, and North Malabar blamed for worsening travel woes

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:22 pm

BRS MLAs flay CMs claims, comments made in Sangareddy

Harish Rao says hes ready for an open debate with CM on govt. schemes

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:19 pm

Incredible Luck excels

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:18 pm

Bharath urges public to utilise free medical camp in Kurnool

A free medical camp is being held at Gauri Gopal Hospital on the 16th of every month for the residents of Kurnool constituency to mark the birthday of his father, former Rajya Sabha member T.G. Venkatesh

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:15 pm

Over 2.37 lakh evacuated as Odisha braces for more heavy rain, IMD sounds red alert

Chief Secretary Anu Garg said fresh flooding had affected 5.15 lakh people in 947 villages under 331 gram panchayats across 49 blocks and five urban areas.

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:13 pm

Missed Independence Day? Go to Pakistan: Thrissur school owners remarks spark controversy

Parents question branding of absent students as anti-national; SFI takes out protest march against school management

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:08 pm

Are pedestrians dispensable at Millers Road junction?

Metro Rail work has redrawn the junction of Millers Road and Purasawalkam High Road, and in the new scheme of things, traffic regulation rests with the CMRL marshals. And the revised arrangement does not help pedestrians including a good number of school students

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:04 pm

Vice-chairperson post sparks fresh rift among Congress rebels in Pala

The differences came to light after a section of the dissident councillors demanded that an understanding be reached on the vice-chairpersons post as well

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 7:04 pm

Multi-lingual writers have made significant contribution to Kannada, says writer-critic

They introduce the cultures of both languages and also bring the essence of one to the other, according to Basavaraj Jagajampi

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 6:56 pm

One of Assams sharpest wildlife guard dogs retires

K9 Leon, a Belgian Malinois, assisted in anti-poaching operations across the Kaziranga National Park for almost eight years as a key member of biodiversity conservation group Aaranyaks K9 Sniffer Dog Squad

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 6:56 pm

Govt. approves 49.40 crore action plan for strengthening rural drinking water supply system in Dakshina Kannada

Under the action plan approved, 23.10 crore has been allocated for installing water meters in 61,610 taps in all the gram panchayats of the district and 17.91 crore for fixing bulk water meters in 2,559 water reservoirs

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 6:55 pm

National flag hoisted in Puducherry to mark De Jure Transfer

The Union Territory observes August 16 every year as De Jure Transfer Day

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 6:51 pm

Cauvery issue: Protecting farmers interests and upholding law both important, says D.K. Shivakumar

Chief Minister says if we do not follow the law, we may end up in a situation where control of the dam has to be handed over to the Central government

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 6:51 pm