From Bournvita to 100% Pure: Why is FSSAI tightening the rules on food claims? | Explained
The regulator said it has issued more than 150 notices to food companies in recent months over misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling non-compliance.
9 to 5, then forever: Dolly Partons Era will never end
At the end of the day, I hope that I will be remembered as a good songwriter. The songs are my legacy, Dolly Parton, Songteller
SynbioTech to Present TWK10 Research and Microbiome CDMO Platform in the Emerging GLP-1 Companion-Nutrition Market at Vitafoods Asia 2026
El Salvador, Panama sound alarm on El Nino-fueled drought
Panama's Interior Minister Dinoska Montalvo said the declaration will allow authorities to o be prepared for what may come with El Nino, which has fueled a severe drought that is ravaging harvests, sparking fears of famine.
West Bengal CM directs inquiry into alleged anti-national graffiti at JU hostel
Cost of being parentless: Odisha rights panel orders probe into wrong parents names in certificates
A parentless student finds difficulties in his academic journey and life as different imaginary parents names were recorded by child care institutes (orphanages). The mismatch deprives him of government assistance
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
U.S. military says it struck vessel in the Caribbean, killing four
Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and independent U.N. experts have called the strikes unlawful extrajudicial killings
Vijay Waghmare, a Secretary in the Tribal Department, said that the Ministry has issued a stay order on the major demand of the students, that is, regarding the Government Resolution (GR) issued on August 14, 2026
Suvendu vows to keep Mamata off the streets, TMC chairperson says not taking political sanyas
Over the past few years, the politics in West Bengal has hinged on the electoral contest between Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee
When sea food edged out catch from river
Village in Raebareli tense after mud smeared on Ambedkars statue
The police assured the villagers of swift identification of the culprits and strict legal action; police have been deployed in the village as a precautionary measure, and the situation is under control
A hundred years ago | Worlds altitude record
Bombay High Court to hear PIL against Marathi rule for drivers
The petition challenges the August 12 notification of the Home (Transport) Department, which amended the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 to include this condition for licence grants, renewals, and permit holders
CJP expands its footprint with fresh appointments
Names 5 joint secretaries and two national spokespersons; forms coordination committees for the north, west and east zones; members to visit southern and north-eastern States in coming weeks
Loitering munition may have hit Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor: former CDS Anil Chauhan
Nuclear-related facilities are located in the Kirana Hills area near Pakistans Sargodha
Joshitha Captures Gold in Archery
Joshitha, a student of Maharishi Vidya Mandir (Kondapur) secured the first place by scoring 677/720. Tamil Nadus Sadhana D (676/720) and Kanishka V (672/720) settled for the second and third places respectively.
Delhi High Court gives six weeks to residents of slums near PMs residence to move to Savda Ghevra
The court emphasised that the rehabilitation process must be meaningful and must safeguard the residents right to live with dignity, an integral component of the right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution
As deadline for completing e-KYC nears, consumers line up at gas agencies
Some consumers find that they are unable to link theirAadhaar withthe14-digit long LPG IDs
Winners of The Hindu Margazhi competition get to perform before Vice-President, Governor
App to access govt. services to be launched: IT Minister
According to the Minsiter, the app will enable citizens to directly access 500 government services, including birth certificates, family cards (ration cards), and drivers license renewals, right through their mobile phones
Pattabiram Military Siding railway station to get foot overbridge at 2.93 crore
Fabrication work for the foot overbridge is under way, and the project is planned to be completed by next March, an official says. Other amenities, including a tactile platform, will also be installed
Temporary accumulation: Delhi PWD Minister says steps being taken to clear rainwater
Supreme Court refuses to interfere in Delhi Race Club plea against eviction
The court directed the club to approach the District Judge on learning that an appeal, along with an application for interim relief, was already pending there
TN Pushes AI, Digital Governance And High-Speed Connectivity
Tamil Nadus 2026-27 technology roadmap focuses on AI, digital governance, cybersecurity, high-speed connectivity, deep-tech innovation and technology-driven employment.
Pharmacy worker arrested for illegally supplying prescription drugs, 4.8 lakh worth of drugs seized
Cyberabad civic body demolishes 17 unauthorised constructions across three zones
Nagenthran calls for accountability as children fall ill after consuming contaminated food
Tamil Nadu VB-G RAM G Wage Hike Fails to Reach Rural Workers
Anbumani seeks additional 2 kg sugar through ration shops amid price rise
TNCC president accuses Centre of withholding 2,087 crore in MGNREGS funds
Information obtained through the RTI Act has exposed the Centres continued step-motherly treatment of Tamil Nadu, says Manickam Tagore
How Tamil Nadu can bridge the Cauvery water shortfall
U.S. country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80: family
The multiple award-winning artist had opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians, and dreamers from every walk of life, said Dolly Partons nephew
Dhinakaran represents to Governor Arlekaragainst horse trading
Escape velocity: On what Indias space sector must focus on
Indias space sector must focus on reliability and regular launches
Tamil Nadu can lead India on revenue reform
A market loan or bond provides cash today while creating a financial liability. It is financing, but not revenue
HC warns of imposing cost on Vijay in election case
Gang cuts open ATM, blocks CCTV and disables alarm
Whats missing in T.N. for intersex babies? Genetic tests at government hospitals
Karyotyping and other genetic tests that need to be performed on children with intersex tests are not available at most government hospitals in T.N., forcing families to rely on expensive private labs. This needs to change to ensure better care for these babies, say experts
The perils of over-imaging your spine: when do you really need an X-Ray, CT scan or MRI?
Sometimes incidental findings can cause unnecessary anxiety in patients who may believe that their spine is damaged when in fact, the finding may simply be a normal part of ageing. Imaging that does not change treatment can therefore add cost, worry and sometimes unnecessary interventions
ACB detects 1.18 crore loss to Guntur civic body over tender irregularities
ACB DSP says preliminary scrutiny of 152 works has revealed irregularities; further verification of records is under way
Tamil Nadu: 3 From Kovai Among 6 Held For Poaching Deer In Nilgiris
A detailed investigation should be made to bring to the fore whether this gang had indulged in poaching deer in the past: Reports
Sardar Patel Road widening stuck; IIT-junction a chicken-neck
Forest department accountant forged seals, siphoned off 48 lakh
Guntur police launch anti-drug awareness ad film
TDP will win Vizag Mayors post, says MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao
TDP will win the GVMC elections with a massive majority, says the Bhimili MLA
BIS awareness meet for MSMEs held in Erode
Mega job mela in A.P.s Chintapalli on August 27
AU invites applications for final-phase BBA admissions
Decoding Chennais commute: Car may not be the fastest mode of transport for those living in suburbs
Sri Lanka Easter Sunday blasts case verdict set for mid-September
On the Easter Sunday of 2019, suicide bomb attacks were carried out by the local jihadi group NTJ on three main churches and three leading five-star hotels in Colombo
Peoples Watch urges State to ensure CCTV cameras are installed in all police stations
President says Syria shakes off past with removal from U.S. terror list
Today, Syria shakes off a dark stain and tears away a painful chapter of its past to embark on a path of development, reconstruction and rebuilding, said Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa
Retrospective juvenility: Madras high court orders mans release after 30 years
India transitioning as global destination for R&D: Kris Gopalakrishnan
HILs third edition on shaky ground
RayTech Group plans factory in India
Kishan keen to regain place in Test squad
The dashing stumper-batter says the competition is something else in the longest format; the 28-year-old adds he is happy for Jurel and Pant
Congress backs womens right to choose attire, says bodily autonomy firmly supported
Every woman, irrespective of caste, class or religion, is entitled to wear what she chooses hijab, ghoonghat or anything else, Congress leader Pawan Khera says, using the hashtags #BreakTheCage and #SmashThePatriarchy
India and China are looking to reset ties, with the latest Doval-Wang talks focusing on the boundary question and the broader relationship. Can the talks pave the way for a renewed partnership between the two neighbours?
AMI orders 9,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs for Hyderabad facility
The facility is expected to be among Asias first frontier AI computing clusters using the Vera Rubin platform, the company said in a press release
Prashant Kishor challenges Samrat Choudhary and Tejashwi Yadav to clear Class 10 exam
Prashant Kishor challenges Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav to clear the Class 10 examination, sparking a fresh political row in Bihar.
Canals desilted before water release from Mordhana Dam in Vellore, says WRD
At present, the dam has 235.03 mcft of water as against its total storage capacity of 261.3 mcft of water
Farmer electrocuted in Ranipet
SC takes up Abhishek Banerjees plea seeking action against 20 rebel TMC MPs
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Abhishek Banerjees plea seeking a time-bound decision on the disqualification of 20 rebel TMC MPs under the anti-defection law. The MPs had merged with the NCPI, while the TMC argues their move amounts to voluntarily giving up party membership.
Boy dies in Tirupattur after swallowing balloon
How to open a bank account for your child: A minor savings account guide
CMC performs first heart transplant in Vellore
The patient was taken off ventilatory support following the transplant and the condition progressed steadily
CMC performs first heart transplant in Vellore
The patient was taken off ventilatory support following the transplant and the condition progressed steadily
Chennai Canvas: Madras Week Episode 2 | Nights, Beaches & Cinema
In Episode 2 of Chennai Canvas | Madras Week, we explore three stories that offer a glimpse into the changing face of the city from how Chennai transformed from a city that went to bed early into one that stays awake, to the beach as a shared space for everyone, and the memories of Udhayam Theatre that remain part of Chennais cinema culture.
Residents said that despite a gradual increase in local taxes on par with core areas within the Corporation, affected villages still lack civic amenities
Residents said that despite a gradual increase in local taxes on par with core areas within the Corporation, affected villages still lack civic amenities
Why Urvashi was Bengalurus best single screen
Urvashi Cinema, one of Bengalurus most iconic single-screen theatres, is set to close its doors after 50 years.
Tamil Nadu Assembly sees war of words over 'G Square, lottery son-in-law' jibes
Tamil Nadu Assembly sees war of words over G Square lottery soninlaw jibes
Opposition, BJP spar in Home Affairs panel over demand for discussion on Delhi protest crackdown
The panel chairperson rejected the demand for discussion on police action during the July 20 protest, saying the issue is sub judice. This prompted strong objections by Opposition members
11kg gutka seized from train near Salem railway station
Chennai Canvas: Madras Week Episode 4 |How cinema became part of Chennai
Cinema is woven into the fabric of Chennais cultural memory. From romance, longing and movie-inspired moments on the citys beaches to the dramatic shift from celluloid reels to digital projection, Chennais relationship with the big screen has constantly evolved. At the heart of that journey are theatres that became landmarks in their own right, including Royapettahs Pilot Theatre. Episode 4 of Chennai Canvas, for Madras Week, revisits these spaces, memories and technological changes to explore why, for generations of Chennai residents, the city and cinema have been inseparable.
Smash patriarchy is a war cry: Supriya Shrinate
Rohingya refugees rally in Bangladesh camps to demand safe return to Myanmar
Whether it is the Arakan Army or the Myanmar military, as long as they continue playing this double game, the situation in Arakan, or Rakhine, will not become safe, said Rohingya refugee leader Sayed Ullah
Actor Prakash Raj alleges flaws in SIR process, says voter rights must be protected
Kakinada MP calls for death penalty in family suicide case
Residents celebrate cancellation of Parandur airport project
Chinese humanoid robots break human records at World Humanoid Robot Games
Chinese humanoid robots have broken human sporting records at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, including Usain Bolts 100-metre record, highlighting the rapid progress of Chinas robotics industry.
Jailing AAP leaders is BJPs toolkit when elections near: Somnath Bharti
CWMA asks Karnataka to release at a rate of 9,000 cusecs a day for next 15 days
After an MSc Physics students death, IIT Delhi students seek answers
Keerthanaannounces new industrial parks and accommodation for more than 2,500SIPCOT workers
The accommodation for the workers of the industrial units at theSIPCOTIndustrial Park at Gangaikondan will be built by Tamil Nadu Industrial Housing Private Limited with public and private participation, the Minister for Industries says in the Tamil Nadu Assembly
Hockey India Leaguesthird edition on shaky ground
CM wants officials to expedite land acquisition for Musi project
He favours land pooling policy
