Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
U.S. and South Korean forces were set to practise joint operations, but Trumps comment followed his claim that South Korea refused to help in denuclearising Iran
Groundwater that glows yellow-green in U.P.
Decades of industrial waste dumping have contaminated groundwater with chromium (VI) across parts of three Uttar Pradesh districts, exposing villagers to unsafe water and serious health risks
IPS officers mother killed in U.P.s Ambedkar Nagar, jewellery missing; probe underway
Police said a gold chain, nose pin, earrings and anklets were missing, while no other household items appeared disturbed and the family suspects thieves may have entered the house
Protesters say Congress had promised to withdraw support from the JMM-led regime if the demand for a CBI probe was not addressed by August 15
CISF official confronted in Delhi Metro for photographing woman; suspended
CISF Delhi Metro has said that the concerned personnel has been placed under suspension with immediate effect, and a detailed inquiry has been ordered
Not just turbulence: on the Air India aircraft incident
Indias aviation should not have to depend on chance for safety
United and free: on the Prime Ministers Independence Day speech
India needs unity, not uniformity; dissent must not be seen as divisive
Man held for fatally attacking his father-in-law in Tiruvannamalai
Man held for alleged loan fraud in Kochi
Migrant worker arrested for possessing heroin in Nanmangalam
A police team raided a private lodge and arrested the accused
Four SFI activists held over protest at SSUS
Six-year-old boy riding pillion run over by tanker lorry on Ennore High Road
The States municipal department is trying to build a sustainable urban model
India is losing West Asia, but it is not too late
West Asia is changing rapidly and India must act before its influence fades
House of AIADMK functionary burgled near Arakkonam
Two escape unhurt after car catches fire in Vellore
72-year-old man falls to death from 18th floor of his apartment
Third leg of seaside festival held in Vizag
Woman held for stealing gold jewellery in Cuddalore
Allegations of Corruption Surface Against Tamil Nadu Ministers by K. Annamalai
Chennai, August 17: K. Annamalai, founder of We the Leaders and former president of the Tamil Nadu BJP, accused several ministers from the Tamil Nadu government, led by the Tamilaga Vetria Kazhagam (TVK), of demanding commissions ranging from 2 to 4 percent on government tenders. Annamalai did not name any specific ministers nor did he ... Read more Allegations of Corruption Surface Against Tamil Nadu Ministers by K. Annamalai
22,000 lawyers on Keralas bar council rolls unaccounted for
There are around 81,000 lawyers on the rolls of Bar Council of Kerala, of whom only 27,000 have certificates of practice that is mandatory of practising law. The certificates of around 25,000 lawyers are pending with various varsities for verification
Only 3,833 out of 57,566 schools in T.N. have dedicated special educators, shows Rajya Sabha reply
There are 1,29,452 children with disabilities enrolled in schools across the State. Activists and educationists note this shows an imbalance in the education imparted to children with disabilities as the ideal student-teacher ratio is 1:10
TN political leaders condemn killing of three Tamil farmers by Karnataka forest officials
SIR helped Bihar achieve record poll turnout, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar
He asserts that the turnout in the Bihar Assembly election in 2025 is the highest recorded since Independencesurpassing the turnout rates of several developed nations such as France, Japan, and Spain
Tamil Nadu Fishing Boat Seized Off Krishnapatnam Coast
Fisheries officials and Marine Police seized a Tamil Nadu fishing boat allegedly caught fishing in Andhra Pradesh territorial waters off Krishnapatnam coast. Seven fishermen were on board.
Tamil Nadu News | Annamalai: We The Leaders To Become Political Party At 50 Lakh Volunteers
K Annamalai, coordinator of We The Leaders, said the initiative will be transformed into a political party once it reaches 50 lakh volunteers. He said the group has already reached 20 lakh volunteers in 73 days and stressed that political decisions for Tamil Nadu should be taken at the grassroots rather than by leaders in Delhi or Chennai.
Congress rejects Shahs Vande Mataram charge, calls it a political diversion
While Amit Shah and other BJP leaders sought an apology from Sonia Gandhi over events at the Congress headquarters on Independence Day, the Congress accused BJP of politicising an emotional matter
Uphold constitutional values and respect diversity, vice-president C P Radhakrishnan tells graduates
IIT Madras launches musical fountain, exclusive gym for female students within the campus
College student dies after stepping on live power cable in Walajabad
Affordable innovation is more crucial, says DST former secretary
Cyber crime emerging as the biggest challenge facing police: senior IPS officer
Earlier, this week Mr. Thakur was awarded the Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), for his distinguished career spanning three decades.
No private data sought, ID details to be provided only if available: J&K, Ladakh Census chief
The Census 2027 questionnaire will include 13 new questions or data fields that were not part of the Census 2011 questionnaire, which had 29 questions
15-year-old boy electrocuted while sleeping near charging laptop
Congress leader's son killed in Nadia district of West Bengal
Three persons have been arrested in connection with the murders, among them Fatema Bibi, head of Nadias Haranagar panchayat
Three youths injured after car rams into Lok Bhavan hall
TN CM Vijay sets the stage for a long role as govt completes 100 days
Tamil Nadu's new government has made investment and welfare central to its first 100 days, but managing debt and sustaining investor confidence will be the bigger test
Israel vows to go after Hezbollah as it names another killed
No score will be left unsettled in any arena. We'll defend our soldiers and our civilians with full power, Defence Minister Israel Katz
Congress holds focus group discussions with students
With 16 sessions held so far in three cities, the interactions have formed the basis of Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj public events
Myanmar couple from Bangkok held with smuggled gold worth 2.65 crore at Chennai airport
Bhogapuram airport to welcome first flight from Hyderabad
Annamalailevels graft charge against some Tamil Nadu Ministers, claims to have audio clip
However, the founder of We The Leaders did not name anyone. He also claimed to have an audio clip to prove his claim. He urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to bridle his Ministers and officials
Holiday declared for schools, govt. offices in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi
Three months on, dug-up roads turn into muddy nightmare in Thirumullaivoyal
TNPDCL finds just 2,000 billing discrepancies in 3.70 lakh high-bill cases
Explanation not acceptable: Vijay seeks probe into killing of 3 Tamil farmers in Karnataka
Hamas expects meeting with Kushner as U.S. pushes Gaza plan
Hamas on July 30 said that it would hand over its weapons to a new Palestinian governing body as part of the latest stage in a Gaza ceasefire declared by Mr. Trump, who hailed their agreement as a major milestone.
T.N. CM Vijay condemns killing of three Tamils by Karnataka Forest Dept. personnel
The explanation given by the Karnataka Forest Department regarding the incident is unacceptable, says Vijay
Not going to overthink, says skipper Harmanpreet Singh about over-reliance on PCs
GVMC chief reviews water supply, sewerage, street vending zones
Ever-hungry Sindhu targets record sixth Worlds medal
Courts draw the line on regulating protests versus suppressing the freedom to hold them
Durand Cup: SC Delhi turns the tables on Raengdai, meets East Bengal
Spanish jet downs drone in Romania after airspace breach
A growing number of drones have crossed into NATO states in eastern Europe as Russia pursues its invasion of Ukraine.
Residents protest delay in Teegalaguttapalli ROB works in Karimnagar
Many initiatives in the pipeline to transform tourism sector in Tamil Nadu, say Ministers
River tourism to be promoted by connecting the Cauvery and the Thamirabarani; government considering giving free travel facilities for senior citizens to make tourism inclusive and accessible
JNU Vice-Chancellor terms allegations of irregularities in recruitment a malicious campaign
Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit says there is no evidence. JNU administration says disgruntled left-leaning JNUTA figures are behind the 'political campaign to embarrass the varsity and the Centre, in the wake of defeats in the Delhi HC involving two urban Naxal cases
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
Protests erupt over death of 3 Tamils in K'taka forest firing
Tamil Nadu's DMK and PMK parties have called for a thorough investigation into the alleged killing of three Tamil men by Karnataka Forest Department personnel. The incident, which occurred on August 15, has sparked protests and led to an FIR being filed against forest officials, with political leaders demanding justice and compensation for the victims' families.
Watch: Congress will ensure Lok Sabha seats remains 543
Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty says the party will ensure that the number of Lok Sabha seats remains at 543 amid the ongoing debate over delimitation and the future allocation of parliamentary seats.
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.
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.
South Korea says it fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation line
Khammam CCS police arrest two for tampering with forest permits
BJP demands judicial inquiry into killing of three persons
YSRCP demands immediate reinstatement of suspended teachers
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
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
NMDC marks 53.15 MT production; targets 60 MT in FY27 and 100 MT by 2030
Fee fixation files of pvt schools pile up as committee remains headless
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
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
BJP plans to provide stolen money to women as allowance: Akhilesh Yadav
IIA researchers develop 3D model to forecast arrival of Coronal Mass Ejections
Hanur shoot-out: Withdrawal of protest paves way for post-mortem
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.
Bulbs, TVs and repeated fires later, Adyar residents seek new transformer
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
EPFOs enrolment campaign operational till October 31
Environmental activists highlight various sites of archaeological and biodiversity significance
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.
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
Union Ministers demand comes after the Karnataka High Court made certain observations on NICE road
Kollam KSRTC depot redevelopment kicks off
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
Four arrested for killing Bidar man over goats damaging crops
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
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
