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
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
Rahul Gandhi stages dharna at Delhi police station.
Declare Theni district as drought-hit, farmers plead at grievance meet
China says U.S. 'sanctions and pressure' on Iran not a solution
The United States has vowed it would collapse the Iranian regime with its threatened campaign
Indian payments firms raised $5.8 bn in last five years
Five biggest recipients CRED and PhonePe, with roughly $1 billion each, Pine Labs with $641 million, Razorpay with $535 million and BharatPe with $440 million -- accounted for about 66% of disclosed capital raised
Tamil Nadu unveils major power reforms: 50,000 new agri Connections, over 12,500 jobs
By the year 2026-2027, Tamil Nadu is set to enhance its agricultural sector by providing fifty thousand new electricity connections. Alongside this, the state will fill 2,558 vacant positions within the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDC) through the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). Domestic electricity connections will be issued based on self-declaration, streamlining the process by eliminating field inspections.
CBI seeks sanction for prosecution against Minister B. Nagendra
Imran Khan tortured, isolated in jail: sister
Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khans sister on Friday (August 21) alleged that her brother was being tortured and subjected to isolation in prison, as she detailed his deteriorating health and ongoing treatment for a retinal haemorrhage.
Watch: Amit Shah blocked FIR: Rahul Gandhi after cops file pellet case | Above the Fold | 21.08.2026
Rahul Gandhis dharna over alleged pellet-gun injuries, a Tamil Nadu Assembly showdown, and the CBSE OSM row are among the top stories in todays Above the Fold.
TGIIC auction fetches 264 crore per acre in Raidurg
PNGRB authorises about 1,800 km LPG pipeline infra with 7,000 crore capital investment
Cumulatively, the pipelines are expected to increase the countrys LPG pipeline network by about 24%
Rangasamy draws flak for not attending Southern Zonal Council meeting
Two men arrested in Coimbatore for possession of 2,100 prescription tablets
Muthanga violence: Kerala High Court suspends sentence of Geethanandan, three others
Trial court had awarded them five years rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of 36,000 each in connection with the attempt to murder a senior civil police officer and the abduction of a forest range officer. HC orders that all four be released on bail
Sustained efforts to bring Mangaluru under SWR bear fruit, says Capt. Chowta
The MP says the decision will help Mangaluru move forward with greater administrative clarity and a stronger focus on railway development
Natco Pharmas Vizag FDF unit gets 4 U.S. FDA observations
Gopichand Tandle to receive PJAB honour for contribution to news photography
Aadhav Arjuna clarifies the Tamil Nadu governments stand on delimitation
We demand a measure similar to the special lawAtal Bihari Vajpayee brought in to freeze the number of seats in Parliament for 25 years, says the Public Works Minister
Chance for Indian athletes to fine-tune preparation ahead of Asian Games
Polytechnic students urge government to withdraw GO 97
Zydus secures U.S. FDA nod for scurvy injection generic
The product will be manufactured at the groups injectable manufacturing plant in Jarod, near Vadodara and marketed in the US by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Roundtable raises alarm over SIR process, forms Voter Protection Forum in A.P.
The meeting adopts a resolution stating it was the responsibility of the Election Commission to protect the voting rights of all citizens who attain the age of 18
Champat Rais article on Nripendra Misras role in Ayodhya temple construction sparks controversy
Mr. Misra says there is nothing negative or controversial in the article; it isnt Rai vs. Misra, it is Modi vs. Bhagwat, says Congress
Udupi district BJP welcomes Mangaluru Railway Regions inclusion under SWR
New Amrit Bharat Express service from Coimbatore Junction to Dhanbad to begin on Aug. 25
The train, with eight Sleeper Class coaches and 11 General Second Class coaches, will traverse Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar
U.S. FDA flags Aurobindo arms Hyderabad plant
Kalamandir Jewellers Expands its Footprint in Gujarat with a New Grand Showroom in Vadodara
1 paisa above gold rate: Joyalukkas bags tender for Vijay's newborn scheme
Joyalukkas emerged as the lowest bidder for Tamil Nadu's Rs 755-crore scheme to provide 1-gram gold rings to 4.42 lakh newborn babies, quoting a symbolic service charge
NGT issues notice to Centre against amendment on Ganga floodplains
The petition argues that the change alters the no-construction zone set out in the 2016 order and wrongly pegs the active floodplain to a one-in-five-year flood
Areca growers urge Union, State government to reject Kasturirangan report recommendation
Traffic diversions in place at Tellapur for storm-water drain works
72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race to be held on Punnamada Lake in Keralam on August 22
The competitions will begin at 11 a.m. Chief Minister V.D Satheesan will inaugurate the event at 2 p.m.
UPI is booming but many women still left behind, finds study
Southern Railway plans to raise platform levels at Peelamedu and Singanallur stations
CBI probe sought into youths death
Seven-year-olds organs donated in Keralam
Litiksha, daughter of Prakash and Pon Sindhuja, donates her organs. The childs liver, two kidneys, heart valves and two corneas were retrieved for donation
Woman stoned to death by son near Tiruchendur
Two vessels with Indians on board hijacked in Yemen and Somalia
JSP constitutes 14-member committee for local body elections
It will elicit feedback from the grassroots workers and prepare the partys strategy and formulate guidelines for the upcoming elections
NCSK to launch missed call facility to address grievances of safai karmacharis
The commission is engaging with the Labour Ministry to raise the minimum wages of safai karmacharis to be on par with those of skilled or semi-skilled workers
Shift temporary Nandyal Collectorate from RARS, says all-party forum
Forum seeks restoration of RARS infrastructure and cancellation of two-acre allotment for TDP office at Nunepalle market yard
Tenant farmers in Andhra Pradesh seek unsecured crop loans of up to 2 lakh
They say that members of RMGs and JLGs are not receiving crop loans in accordance with the Scale of Finance applicable to various crops
Lokesh urged to reinstate Telugu medium in govt. schools
BRS, BJP misleading students over education reforms: TPCC spokesperson
Yadgir DC appeals to labourers to work under VB-G RAM G
Observing the crowd of job seekers, the Deputy Commissioner approached the labourers to explain the enhanced features of the rural employment programme and urged them to stay in their villages rather than migrate to urban centres for work
BJP seeks action against pvt medical colleges over excess fee collection
YSRCP accuses govt. of neglecting Rayalaseema irrigation projects
Sake Sailajanath demands immediate release of water from the Srisailam reservoir to the projects across the drought-prone region
Keralam plans to showcase Onam before a global audience, says Tourism Minister
The annual Onam Tourism Week will kick off on August 24 at Kanakakunnu Palace, following a ceremonial flag procession through Thiruvananthapuram.
Tirupati police recover 18 stolen motorcycles, autorickshaw from inter-district gang
Mangaluru to come under SWRs Mysuru Division from October 1
General public and peoples representatives have been demanding the regions merger with SWR for hassle-free train operations and administration
Search continues for missing fishermen: Minister Atchannaidu
Panchayat secretary caught taking 13,000 bribe in Mancherial district
Delhi CM on a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu
Thoothukudi Corporation intensifies monsoon preparedness, desilting of stormwater drains
College principal arrested for cheating man of 2 crore
MLAs, MP raise demands at meet on Idukkis power-related concerns
Keralam Electricity Minister says government will explore keeping the Idukki dam open to the public year-round
Historical, cultural and spiritual connections between India and Japan highlighted
Shivamogga MP meets Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy, submits memorandum
The protest was part of a State-wide agitation organised by the DSS at all district headquarters, condemning the alleged purification rituals
CCMB study reveals new pathway to disarm dangerous fungal infection
Karnataka: Amid din, Assembly passes Apartment Bill and two other Bills
The Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill seeks to establish a regulatory framework for the governance and management of apartment complexes, including the operation and use of common areas and facilities.
Myanmar military strike kills 14 people at a Buddhist monastery, opposition group says
The attack is the latest in a series of frequent and deadly aerial strikes targeting armed pro-democracy forces and ethnic armed groups in the country. The strikes often cause civilian casualties
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Turns Photographer for World Photography Day
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay turned photographer for a moment as he interacted with press photographers through video ahead of World Photography Day.
The Body Shop Strengthens Retail Footprint with New Store Launch at DLF Summit, Gurugram
Experience will be smoother: N. Bhuvaneswari on Bhogapuram airport-Vizag travel time
Murder of ex-Gram Panchayat president: Ninth accused arrested
AIDS awareness rally flagged off in Kanniyakumari
Sowcar Janaki: A life lived on her own terms
AITUC opposes proposed site for Perundurai RTO
Blockade of Guwahati-Shillong road continues for second day
Assam cab operators seek compensation for vehicles damaged during a KSU rally in Shillong, while Meghalaya advises people to use alternative routes to reach Guwahati airport and railway stations
ED conducts searches at seven locations in Hyderabad, Kadapa in Vivekananda Reddy murder case
Chokramudy in Keralam shakes off encroachments, welcomes Neelakurinji
Local people had staged protests in 2024, following which the government reclaimed most of the encroached land in the hills. Neelakurinji has begun blooming on these slopes now. The hills will be open to the public from August 24 to enjoy the view
France recalls rare disease drug Tavneos after deaths
Tavneos is made by the U.S. biotech firm Amgen and is sold by different partner pharmaceutical companies around the world
Market tales: Exploring Bengalurus centres of trade
In this six-part series, The Hindu takes stock of prominent markets in Bengaluru, reviewing the existing infrastructure and progress of redevelopment plans.
Sheela Reddy takes over as in-charge V-C of CUAP
VB-G RAM G: Job card mela being held in Shirahatti
As part of the campaign, job card melas were held at Kadakol, Rantur, and Majjur villages on Thursday
IndiGo aircrafts belly scrapes runway again; plane grounded
The A321 is particularly susceptible to tail strikes because of its longer fuselage
