14 people taken ill in Vuyyuru with diarrhoea symptoms
UDF govt compromising higher education policies with Sangh Parivar, says Pinarayi
Pinarayi Vijayan condemns the governments suppression of student protests, particularly referencing recent unrest at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in Kalady.
Closure notices issued to 22 food establishments in Kozhikode
Rising prices cast shadow over Onam; govt. must act urgently, says Pinarayi
Keralams Opposition Leader accuses the UDF government of weakening market intervention and cutting back welfare measures ahead of the festive season
Junior doctors stage symbolic blindfold protest at KGH as stir enters 13th day
CBI investigation pendency does not bar Nagendra from Ministerial berth: Khader
The Pitt Season 3 trailer: Noah Wyle faces new challenges in medical drama
In The Pitt Season 3, Noah Wyle returns as Dr. Michael Robby Robinavitch, navigating the chaotic world of Pittsburghs healthcare scene while tackling his own personal demons
Vijayapura: Two children drown, father missing
AMTZ launches RISE HR-Global Forum to foster workplace innovation and skills development
Maybe at the Olympics, Ill get a gold: Praveen Chithravel on CWG, rehab
Commonwealth Games silver medallist triple jumper Praveen Chithravel is confident of recovering from a blood clot in his right calf in time for the Aichi-Nagoya Asiad
MOTORSPORTS | Saishiva, Gyan score thrilling wins in MRF Formula races
Insects, spiders vital links in ecosystem, say experts at lecture series in Dharwad
Surveys, studies and documentation of insects and spiders with the participation of local communities could become valuable resources, says Eshaan Pahade, entomologist and founder-director of the Entomon Institute of Invertebrate Zoology, Pune.
Heavy rainfall forecast in five Telangana districts on August 23
Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 76.50 feet
Ministers attend programmes in Salem, Namakkal
Senthilbalaji appears before DVAC for inquiry in Tasmac irregularities case
Speaking to reporters after the inquiry, the MLA challenges the ruling party to immediately release any evidence it has against the DMK, saying that if it has proof of wrongdoing, it must initiate legal action instead of issuing vague threats
Imran Khans sister files contempt plea over violation of Pakistan top courts hospitalisation order
The Supreme Court had ordered that Imran Khan be kept in the hospital till the next hearing on Sept. 16; however, he was taken to the state-run PIMS in Islamabad during the night of August 20-21 for medical examination and treatment before being returned to Adiala Jail
Deputy Commissioner inspects Mother and Child Hospital in Yadgir city, orders infrastructure boost
Mr. Pandve interacted with mothers and their attendants to verify whether mandatory facilities were being provided to them at the hospital.
The five-year-old mare Timeless Vision should score over her rivals in the Governors Trophy
Minister for Minorities Welfare reviews welfare schemes, projects in Tirunelveli
Keralam moots prevention component in SOP for missing children, human trafficking
Proposals made by Women and Child Development department at a zonal consultation for southern States convened by a committee constituted by the Supreme Court
TNAU anticipates 65-70 per kg during harvest for groundnut, in pre-sowing forecast
15-year-old Schoolboy dies of cardiac arrest in Salem
India to end boarding pass stamping at airports for international travellers from September 1
Instead, passengers travelling abroad will have to produce an e-boarding pass on their smartphones for immigration clearance, officials said
MK Stalin Announces Massive Reboot For Comeback Specialist DMK In Tamil Nadu
The key changes MK Stalin brought are fixing age limits and putting a cap on the tenure of those who hold party positions
Two years after opening, Vijayanagars underground air-conditioned bazaar still awaits vendors
Modelled on Delhis Palika Bazaar, the underground market in the city was built at a cost of 13 crore and has 79 shops, several of which have air conditioning
GVMC steps up food safety drive: 35 violations, 77,500 in fines in one week
98 establishments inspected; 18 business establishments served notices as SHE teams focus on food hygiene and enforcement of single-use plastic ban, says Commissioner
Why Are 14 Tamil Nadu Universities Without Vice-Chancellors? Madras HC Seeks Answers
Madras High Court seeks answers as Tamil Nadu universities function without regular Vice-Chancellors for years.
Pinarayi Vijayan, Binoy Viswam lock horns over Deputy Leader of the Opposition post
Pinarayi Vijayan claims the position rightfully belongs to CPI(M), dismissing CPIs claims. Viswam says no politician or media house has the right to put a price on the CPIs self-respect
Candidates said the examination was going at Satya Sai PG College in Transport Nagar when there was power outage for about 20 minutes. The two-hour examination was scheduled from 10 a.m.
TN places order for 128,499 gold rings for babies born in govt hospitals
The Tamil Nadu government has issued work orders for nearly 1.28 lakh gold rings, costing approximately Rs 220 crore, to two jewellery retail chains under the 'Maternal uncle gold ring scheme' for newborns, a poll promise made by TVK, an official said on Saturday. Over one lakh gold rings are required to implement the scheme for four months and the welfare initiative is set to be launched on September 15, marking the birth anniversary of Dravidian icon CN Annadurai. Children born in government hospitals from June 22, the birthday of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, will benefit under this scheme. According to a ballpark estimate, Rs 220 crore would be the cost of the 1,28,499 rings (22-carat) weighing approximately 128.5 kg and the Tamil Nadu government has made a budgetary provision of Rs 755.83 crore for the supply of a total of 4,41,667 rings (for one year). Though the final cost for the initial batch of rings may dynamically vary, the state government has undertaken to pay for t
Partial FDI opening in e-commerce almost worse than no opening: Competere chief
The government in July 2025 eased its rules to mandate that FDI would be allowed in e-commerce companies that hold their own inventory as long as that inventory is only exported.
Delhi-based software engineer beaten to death by in-laws after wife alleges dispute; four detained
Police informed that a murder case is being registered in connection with the incident, and four individuals have been identified and detained for questioning
Liverpool delegation meets CM Revanth Reddy, partnership with Telangana in works
A delegation from Liverpool City Development and Liverpool Football Club met with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in London
Inat and the recipe for being Djokovic
What makes Novak Djokovic what he is? He needs fear and anger for his fangs; he is a gentle family man, and hes going for tennis glory. A riveting new documentary reveals some fascinating answers
Extended search operations urged for missing fishermen in sea off Andhra Pradesh
East Coast Mechanised Fishing Boat Owners Association of India President Vasupalli Janakiram argued that standard short-term rescue protocols are inadequate and demanded that the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy maintain an extended, wide-area search until the missing fishermen are located
Failure to provide information: Keralam Survey Director ordered to pay 1 lakh compensation
An 82-year-old Kerala man is set to receive 1 lakh in compensation after the State Information Commission found that a Public Information Officer gave a false and misleading reply to his RTI application seeking access to his property records
Pinarayi Vijayan rejects hawala allegations, claims family being targeted
Leader of the Opposition says daughter Veena has cooperated with ED probe.
Senior citizens held with drugs worth Rs 10 lakh in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Five people, including senior citizens, were arrested on Friday, August 21, with 38 kg of dry ganja worth Rs 10 lakh in Hyderabad while en route to Mumbai. The accused were identified as Rajaram Swami Kannu Padaiyachi, 78; Santosh Balaram Prajapathi, 65, both from Maharashtra; Vijayalaxmi Kaliyamurti Pella, 66, a native of Tamil Nadu; Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Treating Assembly Like A Cinema Set: MK Stalin's Jibe At CM Vijay
DMK president MK Stalin on Saturday criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's conduct in the State Assembly, accusing him of treating the House like a movie set.
Anti-drug drive: Coimbatore district police conduct raids on premises housing colleges students
DMK revamps party organisation; sets 70 as age limit for district secretaries, 45 for local units
A resolution adopted at the partys high-level executive committee meeting, chaired by President Stalin, has decided to create more district units and increase the count to 110
Why retractions alone do not protect Indias scientific record
Scholars agree that the way retractions happen at present raise thorny challenges to preserving the integrity of the scientific record. Correcting the published literature alone is not enough: experts said when a retraction can be said to have achieved its purpose is itself very difficult to say
UN welcomes Sri Lanka's efforts to bring back refugees from India
Sri Lanka simplified immigration procedures for refugees returning from India. The United Nations welcomed this significant decision for their safe return. Many refugees fled ethnic violence which began in nineteen eighty-three. Around ninety thousand refugees still reside in India's Tamil Nadu state. The UNHCR will facilitate the return and resettlement of these displaced individuals.
Onam 2026: How Onam is redefining heritage with bold flavours and modern weaves
Explore the fusion of heritage and modernity as chefs and designers across India reimagine the beloved Onam sadya and traditional attire, showcasing culinary delights and fresh fashion perspectives that celebrate Keralas rich cultural tapestry.
Karnataka monsoon deficit: Farmers in Mandya urged to shift to short-duration, dryland crops
Mandya Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumar directed officials to encourage farmers to cultivate semi-dryland crops such as ragi, jowar, sesame, cowpea, black gram and horse gram, which require less water and can be harvested in a shorter period.
Considering extending distribution of Onam special rice for one more month: Minister
This move aims to ensure that more households, particularly those beyond the poorest categories, can access essential provisions during the festive season.
CEO R. Srikrishna says AI has made custom software fast and economical enough to replace some enterprise SaaS subscriptions
Where to have Onam sadya in Kochi
As Onam draws near, Kochi is gearing up to celebrate the season with the most indulgent feast. Here is a list of restaurants in Kochi that are laying out a sumptuous sadya
Tamil Nadu issues work orders for 1.28 lakh gold rings to babies born in govt hospitals
Tamil Nadu government has ordered 1.28 lakh gold rings for newborns. This scheme, a poll promise, will launch on September 15. Children born in government hospitals from June 22 will benefit. The total cost for the initial rings is approximately Rs 220 crore. The government has budgeted Rs 755.83 crore for the entire year.
Under-construction seven-storey building collapses in Kondapur, neighbour injured
The building, reportedly being constructed on a 50-square-yard plot adjacent to a drain, suddenly collapsed and tilted towards a neighbouring apartment complex in the Whitefields area, causing partial damage to the structure
RBI sees forex inflows of $72.85 billion via FCNR (B), OFCB, ECB Swap facility
The position of forex inflows as reported by Authorised Dealer Banks to the RBI till August 21, 2026 includes $64.40 billion by way of FCNR (B) deposits; $4.86 billion via OFCBs and $2.59 billion by ECBs
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya planted a sapling under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam drive
ONGC promises 36.6 crore aid for cancer treatment equipment in Kakinada Government hospital
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has permitted the installation of a radiotherapy bunker in the cancer block of GGH-Kakinada, said Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan
Indian confidence in Dubai has been validated yet again
Why Indian investors are looking beyond the panic and betting on the emirates resilience
Chintha Jerome elected DYFIs first woman State president in Keralam
Former SFI State secretary and Kalliaseri MLA M. Vijin was elected State secretary, while R. Rahul of Alappuzha was elected treasurer
Mobile phones banned at Vanabadrakaliamman Temple from September 1
The temple administration is setting up two mobile phone deposit centres on the premises for the convenience of devotees
In March 2022, the Central Empowered Committee sought a response without delay from the Assam Chief Secretary on the list of activities undertaken in each of the nine corridors in violation of the Supreme Courts order on April 12, 2019
TNCC president Manickam Tagore opposes proposed charges on Jan Dhan account withdrawals
Sikhs protest outside Rahul Gandhi's residence against Congress leaders calling Sajjan Kumar hero
The protesters said they were seeking an apology from Mr. Gandhi and other Congress leaders over the alleged remarks
Rahul Gandhi has failed in his duty as LoP: Giriraj Singh
The BJP extended its support to the protesters and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of showcasing a duplicitous attitude over students' welfare. The ruling JMM, on the other hand, alleged the BJP was using students to further its political interests
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay extends Madras Day greetings
Chennai embraces people of diverse languages, communities, and cultures, providing opportunities for all, he said
Paise Ki Goonj: BJP claims Congress paid influencers to draw crowds for Rahul Gandhis Pune event
BJP leaders claimed videos had surfaced showing offers of 30,000 to 35,000 to social media influencers to promote the Pune event, covering their travel expenses and promoting the programme online
Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar on Once More and choosing stories that speak to them
The actors speak about their upcoming romance drama, how Arjun balances big-star projects with mid-budget gems, how Aditis vocal training helps her acting, and more
Gadchiroli snakebite tragedy: School, road under scrutiny | Pulse Maharashtra
Three tribal girls died after a common krait snake bit six students at an Ashram School in Japtalai, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. This ground report looks at the Gadchiroli snakebite tragedy, the conditions at the tribal residential school, poor road connectivity to Dhanora Rural Hospital, and the concerns of students families.
Hogenakkal inflow rises to 12,000 cusecs as Karnataka steps up Cauvery release
Chennai, Aug 22 (IANS) The inflow into the Cauvery at Hogenakkal in Tamil Nadu increased to 12,000 cusecs on Saturday, following sustained water releases from Karnatakas Kabini and Krishnarajasagar (KRS) reservoirs. The inflow at Hogenakkal was recorded at 10,000 cusecs at 6 a.m. before rising by another 2,000 cusecs. The Dharmapuri district administration has continued []
Former Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji questioned by DVAC in TASMAC case
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16 killed as Russian drones hit Kryvyi Rig shopping centre
Russian drones struck a busy shopping centre in Kryvyi Rig, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, killing at least 16 people and wounding more than 100 others. A second drone hit the building around half an hour later, with Zelenskyy saying the strike targeted emergency responders. The attack comes amid intensified Russian bombardment of Ukrainian cities and stalled diplomatic efforts to end the war.
Punnamada in Keralams Alappuzha sizzles as boat clubs battle for NTBR crown
BCI Co-Chairperson demands Manan Mishras resignation, questions prolonged tenure amid NALSAR row
In a letter, Y.R. Sadasiva Reddy raised several other allegation against the body; the Council also postponed the August 22 press conference with the revised date indicated as August 24
Watch: Alappuzhas Punnamada Lake gears up for Nehru Trophy Boat Race
The iconic Nehru Trophy Boat Race returns to Alappuzhas Punnamada Lake, with around 1,700 policemen deployed to ensure smooth conduct of the event.
Saving faces: On protests, biometric surveillance | The Hindu Editorial
Facial recognition systems, AI-enabled cameras, smart spectacles and drones were deployed by Delhi Police during the Cockroach Janta Party protests. With no specific law governing the use of facial recognition systems in India, the deployment has raised questions over privacy, data protection and its potential impact on the right to protest.
Engineers family death pact: Accussed Sk. Sadhik Khan arrested in Uttar Pradesh
Eluru Range Inspector General of Police G.V.G. Ashok Kumar told The Hindu that seven teams had been deployed to nab Mr. Sadhik during the search operation
Watch: Canada calls U.S. tariff terms unfair as U.S. plans 50% tariffs on $20 billion goods
The U.S. is set to impose 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after the two countries failed to reach a trade deal.
DMK sets 70-year age cap for district secretaries, limits tenure to 2 terms
MK Stalin criticises Tamil Nadu CM Vijay over Assembly conduct
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Shivamogga school teacher wins National Teachers Award, to receive award from President in Delhi
Ms. Ratnakumari, who has over 30 years of teaching experience, is known for adopting innovative techniques to make teaching effective. She believes in engaging schoolchildren through activities on campus.
Tamil Nadu man killed over relationship with TVK functionarys daughter; 4 arrested
Sowcar Janaki had special attachment with heritage city: Gurajada Samskrutika Samakhya
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Protection in predicate offence doesn't automatically extend to PMLA case: Delhi High Court
The petitioner cannot claim pre-arrest protection in the present proceedings merely on the ground that such protection has been granted to him in the predicate offence, says Justice Madhu Jain
Tamil Nadu minister says Mekedatu and Cauvery issues only in court
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Jaishankar to visit Russia on August 23, 24
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar will co-chair the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation
Bhavnagar spurious liquor case: death toll rises to 9; three critical
Police have arrested 13 of the 21 accused named in the FIR
In 2020, actor R Madhavan, alongside his brother Subayogan, transformed an arid landscape near Palani into a thriving coconut plantation. By integrating both traditional and modern farming techniques, this ambitious project was a long-term commitment that imparted crucial lessons. Not only did the farm succeed, but it also provided local farmers with affordable seedlings. Read on!
Apple shipments expected to decline by 2% in 2026
It is expected that Apple may launch their first foldable smartphone in Q3 2026.
While trying to avert a head-on collision with a truck, the bus ploughed into a crowd attending a cultural event on the roadside, killing five men and injuring several others, Narkatiyaganj Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ajay Prakash Singh told PTI
