Jewar MLA hits back at opposition over criticism of water logging video
During the SP rule, nothing happened for the construction and development of the airport, Jewar MLA Dhirendra Singh said
Two arrested after Muslim man dies following alleged assault by Kanwariyas
Hapur Police have arrested two men, Lokesh and Shivam, in connection with the death of 27-year-old Mohd Azeem, who died from injuries sustained during an alleged assault by kanwariyas following a road accident
Contribution of Syama Prasad to be included in school textbooks from next year: Adhikari
After the BJP came to power in West Bengal, the new government is going an extra mile to build statues and memorial in the name of Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Protect farmers rights before pushing cement project: Meghalaya tribal body tells government
The authorities in East Jaintia Hills have been unable to hold public hearings following opposition to a 1,800-crore integrated cement plant and limestone mining project since May
DDA inks pact to develop 5-star hotel in Delhis Dwarka; opening set for 2030
It is the first of four special licence-fee projects to reach deal stage; expected to generate 6,000 crore revenue over 55 years and create 800 jobs
Road closures and diversions disrupt morning rush-hour commute as police intensify patrols, airport checks, and mock drills across the Capital
Delhi CM hands over appointment letters to 1,368 newly recruited teachers
Gupta says the occasion is also about strengthening the responsibility of ensuring better education for lakhs of children and their families
The petitioners counsel urges the court to pass an order directing status quo in the matter, stating that nothing would be left if such a protection is not granted
Critical medical equipment lying idle across 26 govt. hospitals, says Delhi HC
Court directs Secretaries of the Health and Family Welfare, and Services departments to hold meetings with the Medical Superintendents and Directors of the hospitals to examine the issue hospital-wise
A hundred years ago | South Indian Railway
Making transparency the foundation of trust in medicine
Transparency across regulatory bodies, hospital systems, and clinical care can strengthen public faith and trust
Europes AI rules may become Indias opportunity
India could build an industry around the paperwork and proof required under the European Unions Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act
A predictable rise: On inflation
Inflation will remain high in the foreseeable future
Delhi govt. revises plan, new Secretariat to come up at ITO
U.P. teaching job aspirants to run social media campaign for recruitment
Slip road bridges opened over Ghazipur Drain, Hindon Canal in Delhi
Protect farmers rights before cement project, Meghalaya tribal body tells govt.
Minerals belong to Jharkhand, land belongs to Jharkhand: CM
SUCC slams mode of protest against Sanskrit varsity V-C
Morkel backs KL Rahul to play key role in India's Test series against Sri Lanka
Rahul is the sole survivor from Indias 2017 touring sides batting group, with Morkel highlighting his experience as a valuable asset for the team in Galle
Jharkhand CM Soren urges PM Modi to reconsider mining bill, flags impact on States finances
In a letter to Mr. Modi, Mr. Soren said mining revenue accounted for 84.9% of the States own non-tax revenue in 2024-25, according to the State Economic Survey for 2025-26
Instagram changes its wordmark logo after over a decade
The change was announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri on both Instagram and Threads, where he described the new logo as sharper and more modern while still referencing the original and maintaining simplicity
Collector, officials inspect Amirthi Zoo in Vellore
Tharahai Cuthbert appointed Congress Legislature Party leader
MTCs e-buses achieve milestone of three crore kilometre, save one crore litres of diesel
MTC says the operation of e-buses in Chennai prevented nearly 25,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions since launch in June 2025
Layout approval given after considering conservation areas, says TGIIC
As candidates complain, TNPSC starts increasing vacancies to be filled in Group I examination
More vacancies are expected to be notified by the TNPSC for the competitive exams once various State government departments decide to fill vacancies
20,000 procedures completed at GRH cath lab
Vijay Writes To PM Modi, Urges Him To Freeze Lok Sabha Seats At 543
He drew PM Modi's attention to the resolution passed on August 12, 2026 by the Tamil Nadu Assembly on the proposed delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies as well as the implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women.
Industries sensitised to power market, Indian Energy Exchange in Vijayawada
Experts explain procedure for registering on IEX platform, bidding process and the potential benefits of procuring electricity through the exchange
CPI firm on Deputy Leader of Opposition post
CPI has no objection to convening a meeting of the Left Democratic Front to discuss the issue, says Binoy Viswam
Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Rahul Gandhi over parliament disruptions
State maintaining silence on APs huge water drawal through PRP-HR, says BRS leader Niranjan Reddy
He was stopped by AP police at Jupadu Bunglow from visiting Pothireddypadu facility on Thursday
Food safety crackdown: FDA acts against Dominos and other eateries
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of multiple food establishments, including four Dominos Pizza outlets, as part of an intensified food safety enforcement drive across the state.
Coimbatore CBI court convicts four in two elephant electrocution cases
Indian Coast Guard ramps up coastal security, fishermen safety via awareness programmes
As e-KYC deadline nears, consumers line up at cooking gas agencies
Some agencies witnessed around 60-70 persons just on Thursday
Dead-drop drug raid turns chaotic as brothers unleash dogs, stab cop and flee across rooftops
Three brothers allegedly ran an online marijuana network using dead drops across five States. A 40-team EAGLE Force operation led to their arrest after a dramatic rooftop chase.
BRSleaders allege violation in land acquisition for LI scheme
HC grants time to committee to file report
The Finance Department, citing higher expenditure on implementing revised minimum wages, had opposed it
Mobile phone in Prajwal Revannas prison cell: Several phone numbers recovered
Six held for making spurious DAP fertiliser
Probe at farm in Erode finds several exotic species without proper supporting documents
The latest find at the farm has also highlighted gaps in the verification process, particularly in establishing the provenance of animals and ensuring that the documents submitted by owners correspond to the animals actually held at their facilities
Probe at farm in Erode finds several exotic species without proper supporting documents
The latest find at the farm has also highlighted gaps in the verification process, particularly in establishing the provenance of animals and ensuring that the documents submitted by owners correspond to the animals actually held at their facilities
DMK attends Speakers tea amid buzz over partys proximity to NDA
Fugitive wanted for railway station bombing held in Kashmir after 35 years: police
The police said it was discovered that the accused was living under a concealed identity and had established himself as a successful businessman in the Bijbehara area
Greater Chennai Corporation puts property tax revision on hold
The tax will be reversed to the amount set before the revision. The civic body also plans to reduce basic street rate for property tax in some residential areas of the city
Gautam Rangarajan, former Indian diplomats son and BBC exec appointed U.K. PMs Adviser
Mr. Rangarajan has over three decades of experience at the BBC, including as Group Director, Strategy and Performance
Four police personnel suspended for leaking confidential details on new Bengaluru commissionerates
Kejriwal, Sisodia ask Delhi High Court to dismiss CBI petition in liquor policy case
Both argued that the trial court discharged all accused after over three months of detailed hearings, and the CBI failed to identify any specific perverse finding or irregularity
BSNL offers satellite phone to govt. offices, individuals
Schoolgirl sexually assaulted near Krishnagiri
Akali Dal Chief Sukhbir Badal injured in attack near Nanded gurdwara
Karnataka bandh over Cauvery water sees mixed response across state
Event to promote tourism to Malaysia held in Chennai
The programme also served as a platform for business-to-business engagements and networking
Amid doubts over resurfacing techniques, ORR to get white-topped from October
Younger generations social character bolsters the countrys economic strength: AEPC chairman
Mosquitoes, stray dogs and waste trigger heated exchanges in Kochi Corporation Council
Opposition cites failure of 50-day action plan and Animal Birth Control programme; UDF questions credibility of data on soaring dengue cases; 24-crore annual burden of waste management systems comes under scrutiny
No progress on reviving peace deal with U.S.: Iran
The U.S. accuses Iran of failing to honour an agreement under the deal to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route
BCI withdraws NALSAR enrolment freeze within hours, says all 2026 graduates can enrol
NALSAR students had recently opposed the proposed participation of CJI Surya Kant as the chief guest at their convocation, citing his remarks during proceedings on alleged police excesses against NEET protesters in Delhi
Untouchability continues even today: John Brittas on shuddhikaran
Ahead of Punjab polls, is Akali Dal set to rejoin NDA? | Talking Politics
In this weeks Talk Politics, The Hindus Nistula Hebbar looks at the possibility of the Shiromani Akali Dal rejoining the BJP-led NDA ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections. What is driving the possible rapprochement, and what could it mean for Punjabs political landscape?
Zero dignity: Stanley hospital worker drops boiled eggs on patients beds
U.P. Ministers spelling challenge goes viral, Congress hits back with degree poser
Mr. Sharma was speaking on the sidelines of the India Bioenergy and Tech Expo and the 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Bioenergy and Technologies in Gautam Buddha Nagar
Arappor accuses former TN minister E V Velu of illegally excavating lakebed sand
Vikrams Gibbon video puts Erode farm under scrutiny
Woman found murdered at home in Coimbatore
Airport police arrest man for cheating job-seeker
CMRL begins feasibility study for 70km Water Metro
Kerala Water Authority to hand over unused Kaloor reservoir to SUEZ
40-lakh-litre tank could supplement distribution network served by Thammanam tank; only six of 13 overhead storage reservoirs in Kochi are operational; KWA explores using unused tanks to strengthen distribution and address tail-end shortages
Amend Constitution to freeze the strength of the Lok Sabha at 543, Vijay tells PM Modi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay makes the demand in a letter to Prime Minister Modi, enclosing a copy of the resolution moved by him and adopted by the Assembly on August 12
Rahul Gandhi moves SC against fishing inquiry into allegations of disproportionate assets
Through his counsel, Rahul Gandhi termed the series of directions passed by the Lucknow Bench of the High Court directing the CBI and the ED to probe the allegations against him as one of the rarest instances of a Constitutional court acting contrary to several first principles or basic, fundamental legal rules all at once
Daimler To Invest 4,000 Crore in Tamil Nadu, Create 400 Jobs
With this fresh investment, the automakers total investment in India rose to Rs 14,500 crore
Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority member Mohan Kumar Danappa says several eligible voters are currently undergoing treatment at de-addiction and rehabilitation centres across Karnataka.
JNUSU, JNUTA demand resignation of JNU VC following allegations of recruitment scam
In a joint public statement, JNUSU and JNUTA have stated that the fundamental institutional framework of JNU established under an Act of Parliament is being systematically dismantled through an abuse of administrative power
Police arrest three, seize 1,605kg tobacco products
Chandigarh University joins ISRO to host National Space Technology Conclave on 17th-18th August; Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla among 30 Space Scientists to attend
Appier Delivers Record-High Revenue, Profitability and Core Free Cash Flow
Appier Delivers Record-High Revenue, Profitability and Core Free Cash Flow
iCloudHomes: Luxury Redefined in Trivandrum
Muzaffarnagar riots case against 25 BJP leaders withdrawn
Parking car outside your house? Pay up to 25,000 based on car you own
Two women mowed down by speeding train in Coimbatore
Bengaluru: Karnataka Lok Bhavan open for public visit on August 16, 17 and 18
All visitors will mandatorily undergo frisking before entering the premises of the Lok Bhavan.
APSPDCL launches simplified payment system for bulk electricity consumers
The system has been developed through its website, allowing a single consumer to pay electricity bills for multiple services at once with a single click.
Watch: 25 BJP leaders get relief in Muzaffarnagar riots case | Above the Fold| 13.08.2026
A court allows withdrawal of the case against 25 BJP leaders and Hindu activists accused in the Muzaffarnagar riots; former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal is attacked with a sword by a Nihang in Maharashtra; Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condemns a shuddhikaran ritual after his Uttarakhand visit, and more.
Cuddalore police return 300 mobile phones worth 50 lakh to their owners
Rahul scoffs at PMs foreign policy; Kharge says being Modi bhakt will not help country
Rahul says India cannot be understood through a fixed political order imposed by the BJP-RSS, but only by allowing the country to express itself
